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Pralhad Joshi

Tracked across 24 events · 1509 articles · First seen May 14, 2025 · Last active Aug 22, 2026

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International
The 13th BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting was held in Bhubaneswar, India, on August 7, 2026, under India's BRICS chairship. Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi chaired the meeting, which was attended by ministers and senior officials…
Impact: As India's Education Minister, chaired the meeting and advocated for cooperation and resilience in education. His leadership under India's BRICS chairship enhances his political profile.
Aug 04, 2026 · 20 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, announced India's record clean energy expansion and new solar initiatives for India — Odisha.
Dec 06, 2025 · 8 articles
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Domestic
Impact: As Union Minister, Pralhad Joshi announced the LPG price hike and attributed it to global crises, facing public criticism.
Jun 06, 2026 · 78 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, launched the WT-MARUT portal, signifying the government's commitment to boosting India's wind energy sector.
Jun 15, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and subsequent UGC-NET errors, the Indian government and judiciary have undertaken a comprehensive overhaul of the India — National Testing Agency (NTA). The India — Supreme Court of India…
Impact: As Education Minister, directed NTA overhaul, reviewed reforms, and ordered security measures. His actions are central to restoring confidence.
Jul 27, 2026 · 144 articles
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Tech
Impact: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the network and visited ISRO to review progress, highlighting the project's political backing.
Jul 16, 2026 · 8 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Appointed as additional charge of Education Ministry after Pradhan's resignation; tasked with restoring confidence in exam system.
Jul 25, 2026 · 308 articles
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Domestic
The Modi government is planning a nationwide 'One Day, One University' outreach programme under which a Union minister will visit one university every day to engage with Gen Z students, hear their concerns, and explain…
Impact: Education Minister coordinating the university visits as part of the outreach programme.
Aug 19, 2026 · 18 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Appointed as the new Education Minister after Pradhan's resignation, Joshi faced immediate criticism from opposition leaders who called him a 'defender of rapists' due to his past stance on the Bilkis Bano case.
Jul 23, 2026 · 499 articles
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Domestic
Impact: As the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi attended the IGoM meeting to ensure domestic availability of essential commodities.
Mar 28, 2026 · 7 articles
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Domestic
Sugar prices in India have surged sharply ahead of the festive season, with retail prices rising from Rs 48.18 per kg on July 20 to Rs 55.70 per kg on August 20, and even higher…
Impact: As Union Food Minister, he announced the stock limits for bulk consumers and is involved in the government's response. His statements are part of the official communication.
Aug 03, 2026 · 88 articles
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Domestic
At the Rachnatmak Congress National Convention in New Delhi on August 13, 2026, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the BJP and RSS, calling them a 'bunch of jokers' with no understanding…
Impact: Pralhad Joshi, as Education Minister, responds to Gandhi's remarks, defending the government.
Aug 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
On August 14, 2026, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system in India — Chandigarh for beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna…
Impact: Union Minister present at the launch, supporting the initiative.
Aug 14, 2026 · 7 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Pralhad Joshi, a Union Minister, expressed doubts about the intentions behind the survey and stated he would not participate.
Oct 17, 2025 · 8 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Pralhad Joshi is a devotee in Hindu mythology who survived being burned alive by Holika due to the protection of Vishnu, symbolizing the triumph of devotion over evil.
Feb 23, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Pralhad Joshi, as Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, attended the IGoM meeting to monitor commodity prices.
Apr 08, 2026 · 10 articles
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International
Impact: Pralhad Joshi, the Food and Consumer Affairs Minister of India, was present at the India — Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) meeting.
Apr 01, 2026 · 12 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Joshi succeeded Pradhan as Education Minister, overseeing the reform process.
Jul 26, 2026 · 66 articles
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Domestic
India — Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee President Hariprasad K compared the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to Jaish-e-Mohammed and the Taliban, saying all three are not registered in India. The remarks escalated a political row over…
Impact: Criticized by Kharge over UGC-NET handling.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
The long-standing Cauvery water-sharing dispute between India — Tamil Nadu and India — Karnataka escalated in August 2026. India — Tamil Nadu moved the Supreme Court on August 3, alleging India — Karnataka failed to…
Impact: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi was mentioned in efforts to address the dispute in Delhi.
Jul 28, 2026 · 161 articles
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Domestic
On August 22, 2026, the All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) was disrupted at Satya Sai PG College in Jaipur due to a power failure, leaving 49 of 192 candidates unable to complete…
Impact: As Education Minister, he had recently reviewed NTA operations; this incident may increase pressure on him to address systemic issues.
Aug 22, 2026 · 24 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Pralhad Joshi>>> attended the Informal Group of Ministers meeting on West Asia, contributing to the government's review of essential supplies.
May 31, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Jan 18, 2026 · 6 articles
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Mar 18, 2026 · 7 articles
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