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Govt asks social media firms to curb NEET-UG misinformation networks
The Centre has directed major social media platforms to proactively identify and remove networks spreading fake paper leak claims and unverified exam-related content
 "Govt asks social media firms to curb NEET-UG misinformation networks")
Pradhan reviews NEET-UG re-exam preparations amid security concerns
Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed NEET-UG re-exam arrangements, stressing tighter security, improved logistics, and stronger coordination with local authorities
 "Pradhan reviews NEET-UG re-exam preparations amid security concerns")
Remove Pradhan or take responsibility: Rahul Gandhi to PM on NEET paper row
The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha said the hard work of 22 lakh NEET aspirants has gone to waste
 "Remove Pradhan or take responsibility: Rahul Gandhi to PM on NEET paper row")
Neet (UG) to be computer-based from 2027: Education minister Pradhan
The Centre announced a June 21 retest for NEET-UG 2026 and said the medical entrance examination will shift to a computer-based format from next year
NEET UG to be computer based from next year, says govt after paper leak row
Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Friday that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) will be conducted in a computer-based format starting next year.
 "NEET UG to be computer based from next year, says govt after paper leak row")
Govt plans computer-based NEET paper amid exam malpractice concerns
The Centre said the NEET examination will shift to a computer-based format from next year as it intensifies efforts to curb malpractices and strengthen exam processes
 "Govt plans computer-based NEET paper amid exam malpractice concerns")
NEET-UG re-exam: High-level meeting held at Dharmendra Pradhan's residence
Held late on Thursday evening, the meeting involved detailed discussions on various aspects related to the conduct of the medical entrance exam
 "NEET-UG re-exam: High-level meeting held at Dharmendra Pradhan's residence")
Pradhan calls for greater industry role in schools, skilling and R&D
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged industry leaders to support government schools, expand vocational learning, and invest more in research and innovation under the National Education Policy
Centre issues revised guidelines for School Management Committees
The Centre has issued revised guidelines for School Management Committees to strengthen community participation and align school governance with NEP 2020
 "Centre issues revised guidelines for School Management Committees")
Dharmendra Pradhan calls for greater R&D push from private sector
Dharmendra Pradhan urges India Inc to boost direct R&D investment, saying CSR-led spending is tokenistic and calling for stronger industry-academia collaboration
Dharmendra Pradhan urges fast-tracking of ₹8,743 cr Chandikhol SPR
Union minister flags energy security risks amid West Asia tensions; project expected to boost reserves and add over seven days of crude cover
Pradhan vows accountability, action against those involved in NCERT row
Union Education Minister also underlined that the government has full respect for the judiciary and has no intent of disrespecting the institution
 "Pradhan vows accountability, action against those involved in NCERT row")
AI in education key to India becoming a developed nation by 2047: Pradhan
Pradhan added that AI assimilation into education will help the country towards a production and manufacturing-based economy
AI will play pivotal role in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat: Pradhan
Speaking at the AI Impact Summit, Pradhan called on the next generation to deepen their engagement with AI, strengthen teamwork, and explore the vast possibilities the technology unlocks
 "AI will play pivotal role in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat: Pradhan")
NEP is tool to free new generation from Macaulay mindset: Pradhan
The NEP, announced on July 29, 2020 proposes various reforms in school education as well as higher and technical education
NCERT may get deemed university status by January-end after UGC nod
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says NCERT's transition will boost research and global collaboration as India shifts focus from degrees to skills-based education
 "NCERT may get deemed university status by January-end after UGC nod")
Dharmendra Pradhan launches incubation centre to boost AI in schools
Technologies to be available in the centre include Google Cloud's unified AI platforms like Vertex AI and Gemini Enterprise
Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates school hackathon 'Viksit Bharat Buildathon'
As part of the initiative, more than one crore students from 250,000 schools across the country are being mobilised to ideate, design and develop prototypes under four pre-decided themes
BJP names Pradhan poll in-charge for Bihar, Bhupender Yadav for Bengal
The party appointed Baijayant 'Jay' Panda, one of its vice presidents, its in-charge for the assembly polls in Tamil Nadu where it is a junior partner to the AIADMK
Centre not imposing any language on any State: Dharmendra Pradhan
Pradhan was speaking to reporters in the presence of professor V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, after taking part in the 'Think India Dakshinapatha Summit 2025'
 "Centre not imposing any language on any State: Dharmendra Pradhan")