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November 2, 2026 3:51 PM

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in mishap in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu

At least eight labourers died and five others sustained burn injuries after a machine used in road construction came into contact with an overhead electricity line in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district on Monday, police said. Three women and two men sustained injuries and are undergoing treatment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the deaths and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for the next of kin of each deceased. Those injured ...

November 2, 2026 3:40 PM

PM Modi highlights solar power’s growing role in India’s clean energy transition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared an article by Union Minister of Education, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi and Mike Bloomberg on India’s clean energy transition, highlighting solar power’s growing contribution to the country’s energy needs. In a post on X, the Prime Minister's office (PMO) said Joshi and Bloomberg's article examines renewable energy growth, the expansion of rooftop solar and investments in storage a...

November 2, 2026 12:57 PM

PM Modi highlights new opportunities emerging from India’s solar energy expansion

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the opportunities emerging from India’s solar energy expansion, sharing an article by Union Minister of Education, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on initiatives supporting the country’s clean energy transition. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said Joshi’s article examined the growth of solar power through schemes such as PM Surya Ghar and PM-KUSUM, alongside ...

October 28, 2026 7:36 PM

Sports, Education Ministries and UNESCO Sign MoU to Take Clean Sport Values to Classrooms Across India

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Education and UNESCO on Wednesday exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday to promote clean sport values in classrooms across India through the ‘Sports Values in Every Classroom Toolkit’. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi reaffirmed the need to integrate sports and education, as highlighted in the Khelo Bharat Niti 2025, during the exchange at the...

October 28, 2026 12:34 AM

Pralhad Joshi Inaugurates CBSE Experience Centre in New Delhi to Promote Experiential Learning

Union Minister for Education Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday inaugurated the CBSE Experience Centre at the CBSE Integrated Complex in Dwarka, New Delhi, to promote experiential learning and future-ready education. Established at CBSE headquarters, the Centre offers students an immersive learning environment beyond textbooks. It allows them to explore the evolution of education, engage with emerging technologies and gain insights into future career opportunities, according to a press release issued by ...

October 5, 2026 7:59 PM

Pralhad Joshi to inaugurate Windergy India 2026 in Chennai on October 8

India’s wind energy sector is set for a major industry showcase as Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi will inaugurate the 8th edition of Windergy India 2026 at the Chennai Trade Centre on October 8, with the event focusing on scaling manufacturing, technology and investment in the sector. The inauguration will feature global MoU announcements, the launch of key sectoral reports and recognition of states demonstrating leadership in wind energy, the Ministry of New and Re...

September 18, 2026 12:19 AM

Pralhad Joshi launches bridge course to strengthen teaching skills at primary level

Union Minister for Education Pralhad Joshi on September 16 launched the six-month Certificate (Bridge) Course in Primary Teacher Education (PTE) in New Delhi, aimed at strengthening the professional competencies of in-service primary school teachers holding B.Ed. degrees. Implemented through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), the course will provide specialised training to help teachers develop the skills and competencies required to effectively teach students at the primary level...

September 9, 2026 10:43 PM

Pralhad Joshi releases commemorative publication on Bharat Innovates 2026

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday released a commemorative publication documenting the maiden edition of Bharat Innovates 2026, an initiative aimed at connecting India's young deep-tech innovators with global opportunities, industry and investment networks. The publication was released at an event in New Delhi and chronicles the journey of Bharat Innovates, which was held in Nice, France, from June 14 to 16, 2026, as part of the India-France Year of Innovation. Joshi said inn...

September 9, 2026 10:16 PM

Agrivoltaics to help farmers earn from crops and clean energy: Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said India’s farmers could emerge as both “Annadatas” and “Urjadatas” by producing food and clean energy from the same piece of land through agrivoltaics. Addressing a curtain-raiser event for the 7th Agrivoltaics World Conference 2026 in New Delhi, Joshi said the next phase of the PM-KUSUM scheme would include a dedicated component for agrivoltaics. The initiative is expected to enable farmers to continue cultivat...

September 5, 2026 11:02 AM

Union Ministers extend Teachers’ Day greetings, hail educators for shaping India’s future

Union Ministers on Saturday extended warm greetings on Teachers’ Day, highlighting the crucial role of educators in shaping young minds, nurturing values and contributing to nation-building. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, “On Teachers’ Day, extending warm wishes to our teachers who have paved the path for India’s perpetual progress by leading generations of students on the quest for knowledge. Also, I bow to the philosopher and statesman Bharat Ratna Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Ji...