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Dharmendra Pradhan Chairs 56th IIT Council, Unveils 25-Year IIT Roadmap

By TNI Team August 25, 2025 2047 21st century 25-year roadmap 56th IIT Council meeting Atmanirbhar Bharat civilizational resurgence critical technologies Dharmendra Pradhan English entrepreneurship global leadership globally competitive higher education system IIT Delhi iits inclusive Inclusivity Indian Institutes of Technology industry partnerships innovation institutions job creators Job Seekers long-term strategic goals mediums of instruction multidisciplinary collaborations national development New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi Quality Education Regional Languages research ecosystems research-driven Samriddh Bharat Technological Self-Reliance translational research Union Education Minister Viksit Bharat

The IIT Council launched a 25-year roadmap to transform IITs into inclusive, research-focused, and globally competitive institutions, aligning with India’s 2047 vision. Key goals include fostering innovation, promoting job creation, using regional languages in instruction, and strengthening research and industry partnerships.

DMK and BJP lock horns in Lok Sabha over NEP 2020 and PM SHRI scheme funding.

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DMK, BJP Clash Over NEP and PM SHRI Scheme in Lok Sabha

By Khushboo Kumari March 10, 2025 Dayanidhi Maran Dharmendra Pradhan DMK vs BJP Education policy India politics kanimozhi Lok Sabha Debate NEP-2020 PM SHRI Tamil Nadu

DMK and BJP clashed over the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme.

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Dharmendra Pradhan Urges MK Stalin to Reconsider Opposition to NEP 2020

By Aman Kumar Himanshu February 21, 2025 Anuvadini Bhashini Centre vs State Dharmendra Pradhan Education policy Education Reforms Kashi Tamil Sangamam Mk Stalin NEP-2020 political controversy Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam Tamil Language Tamil Nadu Thirukkural Three Language Policy Udhayanidhi Stalin

Tamil Nadu has been one of the strongest critics of NEP 2020, particularly opposing the three-language formula.

Karnataka Higher Education Minister M C Sudhakar

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Karnataka to host Higher Education Ministers’ Conclave on UGC regulations

By Aman Kumar Himanshu January 23, 2025 Dharmendra Pradhan education ministers karnataka M C Sudhakar National Education Policy NDA allies The Karnataka Assembly UGC regulations

Karnataka is hosting a conclave of state higher education ministers in Bengaluru on February 5 to discuss the draft UGC regulations

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NTA to conduct only higher education entrance exams from 2025, says Dharmendra Pradhan

By Aman Kumar Himanshu December 17, 2024 bihar neet paper leak CUET PG 2025 CUET UG 2024 Dharmendra Pradhan Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan entrance examinations NEET UG NTA

The National Testing Agency will exclusively conduct entrance examinations for higher education institutions starting in 2025

India launches 3 AI centres of excellence to tackle healthcare, agriculture, cities — India launches 3 AI centres of excellence. (Photo: Sumit Kumar / The New Indian)

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India launches 3 AI CoE to tackle healthcare, agriculture, cities

By Aman Kumar Himanshu October 15, 2024 AI Centre of Excellence in Agriculture AI Centre of Excellence in Healthcare and IIT Kanpur Centres of Excellence in AI Dharmendra Pradhan Dr. Sridhar Vembu Founder of Zoho Corporation global AI community global leader in AI Government of India IIT Delhi IIT Ropar K. Sanjay Murthy Minister of Education Prime Minister Narendra Modi

A budget of ₹990 crore approved by the Government of India for the establishment of these AI-CoEs

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Tensions rise between Centre, Tamil Nadu over Education Scheme MoU

By Arshia Malik September 2, 2024 Dharmendra Pradhan M K Stalin MoU PM Shri scheme PM shri schools Tamil Nadu government

NEW DELHI: A dispute has emerged between the Union Ministry of Education and the Tamil Nadu government over the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding…

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ARSD excelled, clinching 5th position in the NIRF Rankings 2024

By Aman Kumar Himanshu August 13, 2024 ASRD asrd5thposition asrdexcelled co-edcollege delhiuniversity Dharmendra Pradhan DU2024 educationminister NIRF nirf2023 nirf2024 nirfranking

ARSD secured 5th position in the NIRF Ranking 2024

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NIRF 2024: Ranking Parameters; introduction of new categories

By Aman Kumar Himanshu August 13, 2024 Dharmendra Pradhan educationminister Ministry of education nintheditionnirf NIRF NIRF Ranking Categories nirf2023 nirf2024 nirfnewcategories nirfparameters nirfresearch

The NIRF rankdrisht institutions across five broad parameters

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NIRF 2024: IIT Madras, Hindu College, IIM Ahmedabad take top spots

By Aman Kumar Himanshu August 12, 2024 13 diverse categories AIIMS DELHI Dharmendra Pradhan hinducollege Hyderabad IIM Ahmedabad IIT Delhi IIT Kharagpur iitbombay iitmadras NALSAR University of Law NIRF 2023 NIRF 2024 NIT Tiruchirappalli union minister

New Delhi — Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan has unveiled the much-anticipated National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, marking the ninth edition of these…

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Hindu College tops NIRF rankings 2024, overtakes Miranda House

By Aman Kumar Himanshu August 12, 2024 Bijaylaxmi Nanda Dharmendra Pradhan Education Minister empathy training hindu college hindusurpassesmiranda Miranda House NIRF) Rankings 2024 StStephen'sCollege Sukanta Majumdar

Hindu College Ranks First, Miranda House and St. Stephen’s Follow in NIRF Ranking 2024

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Prominent Leaders grace grand Jagannath Rath Yatra, celebrating tradition, unity

By TNI Team July 8, 2024 Ashwini Vaishnaw Devi Subhadra Dharmendra Pradhan Draupadi Murmu jagannath puri Jagannath Rath Yatra Jagannath Saraka president murmu

NEW DELHI: This year’s Jagannath Rath Yatra was a grand spectacle, marked by the presence of several notable political leaders, underscoring the festival’s immense cultural…

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Dharmendra Pradhan Chairs 56th IIT Council, Unveils 25-Year IIT Roadmap

DMK, BJP Clash Over NEP and PM SHRI Scheme in Lok Sabha

Dharmendra Pradhan Urges MK Stalin to Reconsider Opposition to NEP 2020

Karnataka to host Higher Education Ministers’ Conclave on UGC regulations

NTA to conduct only higher education entrance exams from 2025, says Dharmendra Pradhan

India launches 3 AI CoE to tackle healthcare, agriculture, cities

Tensions rise between Centre, Tamil Nadu over Education Scheme MoU

ARSD excelled, clinching 5th position in the NIRF Rankings 2024

NIRF 2024: Ranking Parameters; introduction of new categories

NIRF 2024: IIT Madras, Hindu College, IIM Ahmedabad take top spots

Hindu College tops NIRF rankings 2024, overtakes Miranda House

Prominent Leaders grace grand Jagannath Rath Yatra, celebrating tradition, unity

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