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Topic: Dharmendra Pradhan

Naveen Patnaik reel sparks ‘lungi-vs-dhoti’ row in Odisha. ‘Lungi not Odia culture,’ says BJP

CM uploaded reel wearing lungi to seek support in elections. BJD says it will help put focus on Sambalpur's weavers, who wear the garment.

Don’t agree with BJD’s anti-Odia approach, rampant corruption, says Dharmendra Pradhan

BJP is the party of the future in Odisha, said Pradhan, who has been working as minister in Modi's cabinet and will contest elections after 15 years from Sambalpur Lok Sabha seat.

Bill diluting IIMs’ autonomy passed in Lok Sabha, Pradhan says institutes ‘not private property’

IIM (Amendment) Bill 2023 will amend 2017 act & appoint the President 'Visitor' of each IIM, giving govt final say in appointing chairperson of board of governors & director.

Modi’s day in DU: Metro ride, memories & chats with students — ‘like being among my own’

PM visited Delhi University as chief guest for closing ceremony of its centenary celebrations. He lauded the new 4-yr undergraduate programme & laid foundation stones for a few projects.

IIT Council discusses proposal to launch 4-yr BEd course, mental health of students in focus too

Factors behind student dropouts also discussed at meeting following which education minister asked Council for a report. Council decides enhancing support to SC/ST students.

‘State’s views not included’ — Bengal slams Modi govt over report flagging ‘irregularities’ in mid-day meals

Irregularities include over reporting of meals worth over Rs 100 cr & difference in number of beneficiaries. A team from Delhi visited Bengal in February & submitted its findings.

BJP RS MPs Jaishankar, Pradhan & Rao fish for LS seats ahead of 2024. Bengaluru, Dhenkanal & Vizag in sights

New Delhi: With the 2024 Lok Sabha election just a year away, many senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are fishing for a...

No central university teaching text by Pakistani authors: Education minister replies to controversial RS query

Uttar Pradesh BJP MP Harnath Singh Yadav’s question on texts by Pakistani authors, which mentioned AMU and Jamia Millia Islamia in particular, was criticised by academics.

BJP picks Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan as Karnataka poll in-charge, Annamalai co-incharge

Elections to 224-member Karnataka assembly are likely to be held in April-May. For 38-year-old TN chief K Annamalai, this is the first poll responsibility of a state outside Tamil Nadu.

Panchtantra tales, toys, no books till age 6: How Modi govt wants 3-8 yr olds to learn in school

The Ministry of Education released the National Curriculum Framework for foundational stage Thursday. The 360-page document has received a mixed response from educationists

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.