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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicPrakash Javadekar

Topic: Prakash Javadekar

Last Laughs: Re-exam warriors, curbing khap panchayats and PM Modi’s many leaks

The best Indian cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

The CBSE paper leaks should force us to reform our outdated learning systems

Board examinations never were moments of celebration. They are dumb dreadful standardised tests that have no place in the 21st century

HRD minister Javadekar orders inquiry into CBSE maths and economics paper leak

Javadekar said he was 'saddened' by the leaks and was confident that the police would nab the culprits. New dates for re-examination would be announced soon.

Govt cracks whip on UGC for clearing deemed varsity status to ‘unfit’ Andhra institute

HRD ministry drops UGC recommendation, scraps expert panel that gave clean chit to Vignan’s Foundation. Panel members also barred from other committees.

HRD ministry calls for ‘checks & balances’, suggests greater govt support to new IIMs

While the IIM Act aims to free up the premier business schools from governmental control, many of the newer IIMs have argued in favour of it.

President scraps Visva-Bharati V-C appointment, starts selection process afresh

On HRD ministry advice, President withdraws his own assent to V-C appointment. Ministry writes to University to set up new selection committee.

After ‘Make in India’, Modi govt to promote ‘Study in India’

The Centre is working on an ambitious mission to draw over one lakh foreign students to study at Indian institutes

Punish parents for not sending kids to school: govt panel

 A government panel has recommended the need to re-evaluate the Right to Education to ensure parents face action for not sending their children to school.

Off the Cuff with Prakash Javadekar

The first edition of OTC in the knowledge city of Bengaluru was a befitting one with Union Minister for Human Resource Development (HRD), Prakash...

Anti-incumbency and Yeddyurappa’s old schemes will bring BJP back to power: Javadekar

BJP’s Karnataka in-charge opens up on its poll strategy, the key issues ahead of the state elections, and on allegations against CM candidate Yeddyurappa.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

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.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.