The convention, held in Bhubaneswar from January 8-10, focused on strengthening the Indian diaspora's contribution to a 'Viksit Bharat' and enhancing Odisha's global presence.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday visited the exhibitions at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025 Convention, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of India.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also thanked PM Modi for the event. Referring to his speech, Pradhan said that PM Modi also praised Odisha as a culturally rich state, highlighting the efforts of the central government and the Ministry of External Affairs in organizing the event.
Attacking the Bharatiya Janata Party, she said that it is part of Centre's agenda of "saffronization, over-centralisation and communalisation" of the education sector.
The guidelines were released by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday, and also changes the selection process for vice-chancellors, such as expanding eligibility criteria to include professionals from academia, research institutions, public policy, public administration, and indust
Speaking about the ongoing initiatives in Sambalpur district, Pradhan mentioned that the state government is actively conducting capacity-building programs for the 138 panchayats in the area to empower local bodies and enhance their governance capabilities.
According to the police, the scuffle between the two parties started when Dharmendra, father of three children, complained to his neighbours over loud music being played at the New Year's party. The verbal spat turned into a physical fight during which the 40-year-old sustained serious in
A 400-page charge sheet was submitted on December 27 before Duty Magistrate Shubham Devadiya at the Tis Hazari court. Accused Rajnish and Dharmendra have been charged with murder and other offences under Sections 221, 132, 103, 249, and 3(5) of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday attended the 12th and 13th Convocation of IIT, Bhubaneswar and said that IIT Bhubaneswar can become the hotpot of innovation. Exuding confidence, he said that India would surely lead the way in the 4th Industrial Revolution.
Tributes are pouring in for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday. Leaders remembered him for his vision, humility, integrity, and transformative policies.
"The factory will play a crucial role in taking the rural economy forward and skilled people of Ganjam will work in the home district instead of going out for employment," Pradhan said after the inaugural ceremony.