Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says achieving a developed Odisha by 2036 requires public responsibility in fighting malnutrition, banning single-use plastic, and mass tree plantation. Details inside.
A sudden dry grass fire caused smoke at Biju Patnaik International Airport. Operations remained smooth as authorities contained it within 30 minutes. Read the full report.
The unsung story of Kudopali's 1857 revolt gains global spotlight as a book is launched in 10 new languages at the New Delhi World Book Fair. Discover this pivotal chapter of India's freedom struggle.
Sikkim cricket team, winless in Vijay Hazare Trophy, finds hope after battling giants like Mumbai. Coach and players see a roadmap to competitiveness through improved facilities and experience. #Cricket #Sikkim
Odisha's housing dept will finish over 48,000 incomplete PMAY-U homes after the central scheme's Dec 2025 deadline. States must now bear spillover costs. Read the full story.
Following PM Modi's review, the Centre will integrate a grievance redressal system and a national call centre into the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana to improve beneficiary experience and scheme efficiency. Learn about the key reforms.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announces a decisive rethink of school education, focusing on learning outcomes and community ownership. Key states push for expanding foundational learning.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched an Urdu book compiling PM Modi's Red Fort addresses. The NCPUL initiative aims to promote linguistic inclusion and wider access to key national visions.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan & Odisha's Nityananda Gond meet to strategize NEP 2020 implementation & a complete education overhaul for a 'Prosperous Odisha' by 2036. Details inside.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan intervenes over alarming air pollution in Odisha's Angul-Talcher. He writes to ministers, proposes strict measures for a long-term solution. Read more.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announces major projects worth thousands of crores for Sambalpur's infrastructure, tourism, and education, aligning with the 2026 Lok Mahotsav. Discover the full roadmap for the city's future.
Uttar Pradesh's TB Mukt Panchayat campaign, driven by 20,000 village heads, has freed 12,500 villages from tuberculosis. Discover how community action defeated stigma and disease.
Uttarakhand High Court grants interim protection to Sikh Jat woman gram pradhan Baljeet Kaur after her OBC certificate was cancelled. Court directs her to approach state panel within a week. Read the full story.
The IIT Council recommends a shift to adaptive testing for JEE Advanced to better assess students and reduce exam pressure. An expert committee will evaluate the proposal. Read more.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan releases 'Khutbat-e-Modi', a book compiling PM Modi's Red Fort addresses from 2014-2025 in Urdu. A step for linguistic inclusion & connecting with masses.
IIT Council recommends a pilot for an adaptive JEE Advanced exam to better assess aptitude and reduce student stress. The move aims to curb coaching industry influence and includes plans for mental health posts.
Despite being just 2 km from Gangnani on the Gangotri highway, Hurri village in Uttarkashi lacks a motorable road. 500 residents face daily struggles, impacting healthcare, education, and tourism access. Read about their long-pending demand.
Vansh, a brave 8-year-old from Haryana, receives the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2024 for saving his sister from a leopard. Discover his incredible story of courage.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan showcases his athletic skills at NIT Rourkela, BMC honors sanitation workers, and a Puri man offers a cash reward for his missing parrot. Read these heartwarming stories from Odisha.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan slams Macaulay education system, urges India to embrace indigenous vision. Announces plan to upgrade Bhonsala Military School into a Defence University. #NewIndia #EducationReform
Kansuha Khurd villagers publicly question MP Ravneet Bittu on VB-GRAM G, the law replacing MGNREGA. They demand written answers before the Jan 6 gram sabha, citing fears over funding and rights.
NCERT is poised to become a deemed university, enabling it to award degrees and boost research. The UGC's final approval is expected by month-end. Explore the implications for India's education system.
Anushka Kumari Munda, the U-17 Indian football 'Goal Machine', receives the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar from President Droupadi Murmu. Discover her inspiring journey from an Adivasi village to the national team.
President Droupadi Murmu virtually inaugurated an IGNOU regional and skill centre in Rairangpur. The SOAR initiative aims to merge skill and academic education, leveraging AI for tribal empowerment and employment.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticizes Tamil Nadu government for blocking the lighting of the deepam atop Thiruparankundram hill, calling it a core Hindu belief. Read more.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reveals 8.85 lakh Odisha farmers enrolled in PMFBY with Rs 2580 crore claims paid. New tech modules ensure transparency and timely settlements.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan writes to Nitin Gadkari, requesting a bypass road for Rairakhol town to decongest NH-55. The move follows public demand citing safety and traffic woes.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar vows action against land encroachment facilitators. Evicted eligible families to get PM Awas Yojana houses. No appeasement politics, he asserts.
Lunglei DC Navneet Mann felicitated singer Esther Lalduhomi Hnamte, recipient of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025, with a certificate and cash award. Read about her journey and upcoming performances.
A 26-member Nigerian delegation, including legislators and officials, visited Rajasthan to learn about its successful watershed management. Impressed by the state's water harvesting structures, they seek Indian government support to replicate the model.