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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Putin's Missiles Roar As 100 Ukraine Drones Bombarded, Moscow Strike Foiled In Fury
Parliament to Debate Operation Sindoor; BJP, Congress Trade Barbs Ahead of Clash As Parliament prepares to discuss Operation Sindoor, political tempers are rising. While the BJP asserts that the government has shown transparency by accepting the opposition's demand for a debate, Congress leaders continue to press for clarity on the operation's outcome and the government's foreign policy handling. Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar said the BJP-led government has nothing to hide and welcomed the discussion. In contrast, Congress MPs like Rajesh Thakur and Imran Masood have raised serious questions — from whether the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack were neutralized to why there has been no response to US President Biden's claims. The debate promises to be a heated face-off between BJP's narrative of national strength and Congress's charge of secrecy and failure. #operationsindoor #sukantamajumdar #parliamentdebate #nationalsecurity #modigovernment #pahalgamattack #terrorism #monsoonsession #indiaupdates #politicsnews 2.2K views | 11 hours ago
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Parliament to Debate Operation Sindoor; BJP, Congress Trade Barbs Ahead of Clash
As Parliament prepares to discuss Operation Sindoor, political tempers are rising. While the BJP asserts that the government has shown transparency by accepting the opposition's demand for a debate, Congress leaders continue to press for clarity on the operation's outcome and the government's foreign policy handling. Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar said the BJP-led government has nothing to hide and welcomed the discussion. In contrast, Congress MPs like Rajesh Thakur and Imran Masood have raised serious questions — from whether the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack were neutralized to why there has been no response to US President Biden's claims. The debate promises to be a heated face-off between BJP's narrative of national strength and Congress's charge of secrecy and failure. #operationsindoor #sukantamajumdar #parliamentdebate #nationalsecurity #modigovernment #pahalgamattack #terrorism #monsoonsession #indiaupdates #politicsnews Read More
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Mann Ki Baat inspires, rekindles confidence across nation: BJP leaders laud PM Modi's 124th episode
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 124th episode of the monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, broadcast on Sunday, drew praise from several BJP leaders for its consistent messaging, emotional connect with the people, and emphasis on national pride and participation. Union Minister of State Sukanta Majumdar lauded the Prime Minister for remembering Bengal's revolutionary legacy. "In this Mann ki Baat Prime Minister mentioned so many things, especially in the context of Bengal. I would like to thank the Prime Minister, he named Khudiram Bose," Majumdar said, highlighting the recognition of Bengal's freedom fighters and their contribution to India's Independence. Echoing the sentiment, Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra praised the continuity and global uniqueness of the programme. "Since its inception, he has been speaking to the people on the last Sunday of every month without fail. This is truly unprecedented globally. Staying connected with the people and discussing even the smallest matters," Malhotra noted, underscoring how Mann Ki Baat has become a consistent platform for grassroots dialogue. BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj said the programme was helping rebuild India's national confidence. "The British rule tried to break India's self-confidence. PM Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat is an optimistic program that inspires the youth and rekindles confidence across the nation," she said. During the episode, Prime Minister Modi focused on the Swachh Bharat Mission, describing it as a powerful symbol of collective national will. "Sometimes a task comes across as impossible to some people... But when the country comes together on one thought, even the impossible becomes possible. 'Swachh Bharat Mission' is the biggest example of this," he said, adding that the mission, which will soon complete 11 years, remains just as relevant and necessary today. Calling the movement a 'true mass movement', the Prime Minister noted that public participation has made it successful. He pointed out that the annual Swachh Survekshan continues to encourage people to take ownership of their local environments and keep them clean. As Mann Ki Baat continues its journey into its second decade, it remains a key initiative connecting the Prime Minister directly with the people, offering inspiration, encouragement, and national purpose, one Sunday at a time.
NDTV
6 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Draft Bill In The Works To Replace UGC, AICTE, NCTE: Education Ministry Informs Lok Sabha
New Delhi: Minister of State for Education, Sukanta Majumdar informed the Lok Sabha on Monday that the Ministry of Education is in the process of drafting a legislation to set up the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI), a proposed unified regulatory body for higher education. "The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions a 'light but tight' regulatory framework to ensure integrity, transparency, and resource efficiency in the education system through audit and public disclosure, while promoting innovation, autonomy, and good governance," said Sukanta Majumdar. As outlined in the NEP, the proposed HECI will function as an umbrella body with separate verticals dedicated to regulation, accreditation, funding, and setting academic standards. It is intended to replace existing regulatory bodies such as the University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). Majumdar further added, "The NEP proposes the creation of the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) as a comprehensive body with independent verticals for regulation, accreditation, funding, and academic standard-setting. In line with this vision, the Ministry is currently drafting the HECI bill." At present, the UGC is responsible for regulating non-technical higher education, the AICTE oversees technical education, and the NCTE governs teacher education. The concept of bringing these functions under a single regulator was first introduced in a 2018 draft bill that sought to repeal the UGC Act and was later released for public consultation. Efforts to establish the HECI picked up pace after Dharmendra Pradhan took charge as Union Education Minister in July 2021. The idea of forming a unified higher education regulator was first introduced in a draft bill in 2018. The Higher Education Commission of India (Repeal of University Grants Commission Act) Bill, which aimed to repeal the UGC Act and create the HECI, was made public that year for feedback and consultation with stakeholders. Reinforcing the need for such reform, the NEP 2020 states, "the regulatory system is in need of a complete overhaul in order to re-energise the higher education sector and enable it to thrive." The NEP thereby stresses the need for a complete overhaul of the current regulatory structure to modernise India's higher education system and align it with global standards.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Govt in process of drafting bill for unified higher education body: Minister
New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) The Ministry of Education is in the process of drafting a bill for establishing a higher education commission of India (HECI), proposed as a unified higher education regulatory body, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday. Govt in process of drafting bill for unified higher education body: Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar(ANI/File) Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar shared the information in a written reply to a question. "The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions a 'light but tight' regulatory framework to ensure integrity, transparency and resource efficiency of the educational system through audit and public disclosure while encouraging innovation and out-of-the-box ideas through autonomy, good governance and empowerment," Majumdar said. "The NEP 2020 further envisions setting up of a Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) as an umbrella body with independent verticals to perform distinct functions of regulation, accreditation, funding and academic standard setting. Considering the above vision of NEP 2020, the ministry is in the process of drafting a HECI bill," he added. The HECI, which was proposed in the new NEP, looks to replace the University Grants Commission (UGC), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). While the UGC oversees non-technical higher education, the AICTE oversees technical education and the NCTE is the regulatory body for teachers' education. The concept of the HECI has been discussed before in the form of a draft bill. A draft Higher Education Commission of India (Repeal of University Grants Commission Act) Bill, 2018, which seeks to repeal the UGC Act and provides for setting up of the Higher Education Commission of India, was put in the public domain that year for feedback and consultation with stakeholders. Renewed efforts to make the HECI a reality were then initiated under Dharmendra Pradhan, who took over as Union education minister in July 2021. Underlining the relevance of a single higher education regulator, the NEP 2020 document says, "the regulatory system is in need of a complete overhaul in order to re-energise the higher education sector and enable it to thrive".
