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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicPrakash Javadekar

Topic: Prakash Javadekar

This former BJP leader has got more Facebook views than PM Narendra Modi

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Modi govt said autonomy won’t lead to fee hike but is now pushing varsities to raise fees

HRD ministry has warned central universities that if they don't sign the MoU that calls for gradual annual increase in fees, they could lose grants.

HRD ministry fails Modi’s Twitter and Facebook test even after PM rebuke

The ministry has now called a meeting today to figure out how to up its social media game.

IITs, IIMs to be roped in for speedy assessment of educational institutes: Javadekar

HRD minister Prakash Javadekar says quality of education should be key parameter for determining the standard of an institute.

Forest officer wins NGT battle with former top cop. But the war isn’t over

Former Uttarakhand DGP Sidhu plans to appeal the NGT judgment against him, while forest officer Pandey claims vindication after years of ‘harassment’.

Institution of Eminence tag not given to Jio Institution: Prakash Javadekar

HRD minister said the panel had only recommended for a letter of intent, subject to certain conditions.

Appointment of university teachers put on hold as govt attempts to restore reservation

The decision comes after the Allahabad High Court had stopped institution-wise reservation, forcing UGC to prescribe making it department specific.

Manipur University students, teachers want V-C out, say strike could impact state’s BJP govt

Two panels have been set up by Centre to look into charges of financial fraud against V-C, but students and faculty say they won’t call off strike till he resigns.

Medical and engineering entrance exams to be held twice a year: Javadekar

While Joint Entrance Examination (Main) will be held in January and April, NEET will be held in February and May

To reform education, Modi govt makes institutions accountable for their funds

Institutions will get interest-free loans from HEFA, which will leverage funds from the market and supplement them with donations and CSR funds.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

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.