Everything you need to know about Pallam: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Pallam: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Washington, May 16 (IANS) India and the US will further expand cooperation in the knowledge sector, Human Resource Development Minister Pallam Raju said here during a round table discussion on the US-India Academic Partnership.
Washington, May 14 (IANS) India has sought more institution level academic collaborations with the US to help build a robust vocational education system through community colleges to prepare the global workforce of the 21st century.
Washington, May 11 (IANS) Describing India as its most important partner in Asia, the US says the growing convergence in interests and outlook has brought about unprecedented cooperation on issues ranging from regional and global security to counterterrorism.
New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): US Deputy Secretary of State, William Burns, met Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai here on Friday during which they reviewed the full range of bilateral relations and agreed to focus further on the economic issues.
New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Union Human Resource and Development (HRD) Minister M.M. Pallam Raju would be on a five-day visit to Washington DC, Philadelphia and Boston beginning on May 13 for dialogue on higher education.
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) US Deputy Secretary of State William Burns Friday met Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai and the two discussed the full range of India-US bilateral relations as well as the India-US civil nuclear deal.
New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Amid massive concerns expressed by some Members of Parliament (MPs) over the decision to introduce a four-year graduation course in Delhi University, Union Human Resource and Development (HRD) Minister M.M. Pallam Raju on Friday said the government is looking into those issues, but added that the momentum that is being generated towards its implementation should not be derailed.
New Delhi, May 7 (ANI): Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) politburo member Sitaram Yechury on Tuesday said the Parliament should be consulted before taking a decision to introduce a four-year graduation course in Delhi University (DU).
New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): Union Human Resource and Development (HRD) Minister M.M. Pallam Raju has said the Delhi University is going to start a four-year graduation course from the coming academic session.
Shimla, May 1 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will be the chief guest at Himachal Pradesh University's convocation here May 24, while Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju will be the guest of honour, an official said Wednesday.
New Delhi, Apr. 15 (ANI): Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju on Monday called for closer partnership between academia and industry, and said that the gap between the two has to be bridged to enhance employability of the people.
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju Monday called for strengthening linkages between academia and the industry to create an enabling environment for more research in the country.
Berlin, Apr. 11 (ANI): India and Germany on Thursday signed six pacts to expand bilateral cooperation between the two countries during the visit of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to Germany for the 2nd India-Germany Intergovernmental Consultations.
Berlin, April 11 (IANS) India and Germany Thursday held the second inter-governmental talks to explore possible areas of cooperation.
Berlin, April 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will chair the second Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC) between India and Germany here today.
Berlin, April 10 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, accompanied by a high-level delegation that includes five cabinet ministers, arrived here Wednesday on a three-day official visit during which bilateral trade and investment and cooperation in education, science and technology, and renewable energy would fugure high on the agenda at the inter-governmental talks that kick off Thursday.
Berlin, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, accompanied by a high-level delegation that includes five cabinet ministers, arrived here Wednesday on a three-day official visit.
Berlin, April 10 (IANS) India and Germany would sign two agreements Thursday to strengthen cooperation in education and research, Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju said here Wednesday.
Berlin, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, accompanied by a high-level delegation that includes five cabinet ministers, arrived here Wednesday on a three-day official visit.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left on a three-day official visit to Berlin where he will co-chair inter-governmental consultations to push bilateral ties and witness the signing of a series of agreements on education
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left for Germany on a three-day official visit on Wednesday.
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday said he will seek Germany's support for an early conclusion of a balanced trade and investment agreement with the European Union (EU) during his three-day visit to Berlin.
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left Wednesday on a three-day official visit to Berlin, with five cabinet ministers in his delegation, where he will co-chair inter-governmental consultations to push bilateral ties and witness the signing of a series of agreements on education, science and technology and renewable energy.
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left Wednesday on a three-day official visit to Berlin, where he will co-chair inter-governmental consultations and witness the signing of a series of agreements on education, science and technology and renewable energy.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) India and Germany are likely to sign a series of pacts in education, science and technology and green energy during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Berlin April 10-12 with as many as five cabinet ministers.
New Delhi, Apr. 8 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will be paying a bilateral visit to Berlin beginning on April 10 to participate in the second round of Inter Governmental Consultations with Germany.
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) India and Germany are likely to sign several pacts in areas including renewable energy, trade, infrastructure and education during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Berlin next week.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju Tuesday said there will be no extension in Right to Education Act (RTE) deadlines but left the decision of action against non-complying schools on state governments.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju Tuesday said there will be no extension in Right to Education Act deadlines, leaving the decision of action against non-complying schools on state governments.
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Stating that quality of education was the government's main focus in the 12th Five Year Plan, Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju Tuesday urged states and union territories to implement the Right to Education (RTE) Act.
New Delhi, Mar.21 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday inaugurated a conference on "The Future of Indian Universities: Comparative Perspectives on Higher Education Reforms for a Knowledge Society" at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) in Sonepat, Haryana.
New Delhi, Mar 1 (IANS) The human resource development (HRD) ministry has written to states asking them to ensure that self-defence training is part of the physical education curriculum for girls in schools, the Rajya Sabha was informed Friday.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has questioned the need for Union Human Resource and Development (HRD) Minister M.M. Pallam Raju to vouch for former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal (Retired) S.P. Tyagi
New Delhi, Feb. 14 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday questioned the need for Union Human Resource and Development (HRD) Minister M.M. Pallam Raju to vouch for former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal (Retired) S.P. Tyagi, whose name is being linked with alleged kickbacks in the Agusta Westland copter scam, and demanded that a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the entire case be monitored by the Supreme Court.
Mumbai, Feb 13 (IANS) IndiGo president Aditya Ghosh and Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan were among the four people honoured with Nasscom Global Leadership Awards here Wednesday.
Jote (Arunachal Pradesh), Feb 10 (ANI): Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister M. M. Pallam Raju on Sunday laid the foundation stone of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) here, and expressed the hope that the institute would help uplift the state's economy and enhance its human development index.
Naharlagun, Feb.10 (ANI): Union Human Resource Development Minister M M Pallam Raju, who is on a two-day visit to Arunachal Pradesh, has said that soccer is a sure way to achieve one's goals in life.
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Stressing that the quality of education in the nation's schools and colleges rested on sound teaching, Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju Thursday said the government would soon launch a national teacher's mission.
New Delhi, Jan. 5 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said universities should not only provide knowledge and skills, but also inculcate values of humanity and virtue.
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) With its focus on improving quality of education, President Pranab Mukherjee will host a conference of vice chancellors of 40 central universities here Tuesday.
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The World Book Fair 2013 beginning Feb 4 will celebrate indigenous literature with its theme, "Indigenous Voices - Mapping India's Folk and Tribal Literature", and commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda with a special pavilion exhibiting photographs and books from the spiritualist's life.
Kochi, Jan 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday chaired the fourth meeting of Global Advisory Council of Overseas Indians which exchanged views on key international issues and their implications for India, including the global economic situation, developments in west Asia and energy security.
Hyderabad, Dec 31 (IANS) Union Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju Monday asked the universities and colleges to make the campuses safe for women.
New Delhi, Dec 28 (ANI): Asserting that the UPA Government is committed to the empowerment of minorities, Union Human Resource and Development (HRD) Minister Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju on Friday said the Prime Minister's New 15 Point Programme and the recommendations of the Justice Sachar Committee addresses this challenge of enhancement of education of the minorities.
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) would soon allow more technical courses including engineering through correspondence, Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju said Friday.
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Only five of 53 private universities inspected by the University Grants Commission (UGC) had been found to be in order, Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister M.M. Pallam Raju said Friday.
New Delhi, Nov. 28 (ANI): Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju on Wednesday said awareness generation on sanitation and hygiene issues among school children, teachers and parents can help create behavioral change within the society.
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Monday said inclusive growth cannot be achieved unless the country is rid of malnutrition.
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The northeastern states of India have a greater number of young readers despite their economic backwardness, a government report revealed Monday.
New Delhi, Nov. 11 (ANI): Asserting that India has emerged as a global leader and a strong nation at the turn of this century, Union Human Resource and Development (HRD) Minister Dr. M. M. Pallam Raju on Sunday said education is the key to the task of nation building as well as to provide requisite knowledge and skills required for sustained growth of the economy and to ensure overall progress.
New Delhi, Nov. 11 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee took the occasion of National Education Day to release and dedicate to the nation, the innovative and modestly-priced Aakash version 2.0 tablet, here on Sunday.
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday unveiled the low-cost Akash Tablet 2 equipped with advanced features for students of engineering colleges and universities.
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) No extension is likely for the March 2013 deadline to achieve the right to education (RTE) targets for now, Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju said Thursday.
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) The government was "not backtracking" from education reforms, Minister of State for Human Resource Development Shashi Tharoor said Thursday.
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) A day after new Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju laid stress on the need for ethical education in the school curriculum, the Central Board of Secondary Education Thursday came out with a "value education kit".
New Delhi, Oct. 31 (ANI): Newly appointed Union Minister for Human Resource and Development (MHRD) M Pallam Raju said on Wednesday that a majority of India's fresh graduates lack professional skills, and added that they are not industry ready, specifically for the information technology sector.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Reviving moral education is high on the list of priorities of new Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju, who took charge Wednesday.
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) New Human Resource Development Minister M.M. Pallam Raju Wednesday came out in defence of his ministerial colleague Shashi Tharoor, terming as unfair the BJP's taunt that the minister of state for HRD should be made minister of "love affairs".
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Jitin Prasada Monday took charge as minister of state for human resource development following the ministerial reshuffle Sunday.
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's new look team got down to work Monday with new ministers taking charge and old ones relinquishing responsibilities after a mega revamp of the council of ministers that saw 17 new faces and many key ministries changing hands.
After a long exercise and cabinet reshuffle to change the face of UPA government, now the new army of government has taken their position to give a boost to the pace of government
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's new team got down to work Monday with new ministers taking charge and old ones relinquishing responsibilities after a mega revamp of the council of ministers that saw 15 new faces and many key ministries changing hands.
New Delhi, Oct 29 (ANI): Newly designated Minister of Human Resource Development M M Pallam Raju has said that he will work hard towards strengthening the government.
Kolkata, Oct 29 (ANI): The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has assailed the Congress party-led UPA government for the latest reshuffle in the cabinet, saying that it should have first established its majority in Parliament and then gone for such a major decision.
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The ministerial reshuffle Sunday saw three ministers of state being elevated to the cabinet rank while some junior ministers getting independent charge of new ministries.
New Delhi, Oct.28 (ANI): Congress party general secretary and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh on Sunday said that he was 'a bit disappointed' with the outcome of the latest reshuffle of the Union Cabinet, as no leader from Madhya Pradesh had been included in the exercise.
Una (Himachal Pradesh), oct. 28 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader L.K. Advani campaigned in Una , Himachal Pradesh, on Sunday.
New Delhi, Oct. 28 (ANI): India's new External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said on Sunday that it would be his endeavour to reinforce the country's ties with China and Pakistan.
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Salman Khurshid was India's new foreign minister as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday sought to shake off the perception of an inert government with a major revamp of his council of ministers, inducting 17 new faces and elevating five to cabinet rank, in what is possibly the last rejig before the 2014 elections.
Hyderabad, Oct 28 (IANS) The Congress finally rewarded actor-turned-politician K. Chiranjeevi for merging his Praja Rajyam Party by inducting him in the union cabinet as minister of state with independent charge while M.M. Pallam Raju, who has been minister of state for defence since 2006, has been elevated to cabinet rank.
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The reshuffle of the council of ministers has given ample representation to Andhra Pradesh, M. Pallam Raju, who was made the new human resource development minister, said here Sunday.
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Salman Khurshid was India's new external affairs minister as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday effected a major revamp of his council of ministers, inducting 22 faces, including seven of cabinet rank, in what is said to be the last major ministerial shuffle before the 2014 general elections.
New Delhi, Oct. 28 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday appointed and administered the Oaths of Office and Secrecy to the following members of the Union Council of Ministers as advised by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique said.
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) List of changes in portfolios of existing ministers and portfolios of new ministers:
--Indo-Asian News Service
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Salman Khurshid is to be the new external affairs minister, while Ashwani Kumar is to be the new law minister, highly placed sources told IANS Sunday.
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) M.M. Pallam Raju was Sunday sworn in as cabinet minister. He was minister of state for defence.
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Of the seven new ministers sworn in with cabinet rank Sunday, only two are new faces, while the rest, including Ajay Maken and M.M. Pallam Raju, have been elevated from minister of state rank.
--Indo-Asian News Service
Hyderabad, Oct 27 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh, the state with the highest number of Congress MPs, is likely to get a lion's share in Sunday's cabinet reshuffle.
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Paying homage to Indian soldiers who fought the war with China 50 years ago, Defence Minister A.K. Antony Saturday said India has modernised its military infrastructure and stressed that its armed forces were capable of protecting the country against any such threat in future.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Minister of State for Defence Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju has emphasized the need for reaching out to the maximum number of students to spread the motto of the NCC - 'Unity and Discipline'.
Shimla, Oct 6 (IANS) Minister of State for Defence M.M. Pallam Raju Saturday visited Himachal Pradesh and reviewed strategically important road networks on the India-China border, an official statement said.
Chennai, Aug 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Tuesday expressed surprise at the central government's declaration that India would continue to train Sri Lankan defence personnel.
Chennai, Aug 28 (IANS) Calling New Delhi's friendship with Colombo as "one sided", DMK chief M. Karunanidhi Tuesday said it was a shame that New Delhi continued to train Sri Lankan military personnel.
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The Indian Army Sunday remembered Brig. Mohammed Usman - its highest-ranking officer killed in the 1947 India-Pakistan war.
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) The National Cadet Corps (NCC), India's military youth movement in schools and colleges, is all set to grow with the defence ministry planning to increase its sanctioned strength from the existing 13 lakh to 15 lakh cadets.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard Monday opened a new station in Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, the third in the state, to help boost the coastal security apparatus on the country's east coast.
Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Defence M.M. Pallam Raju Saturday said India did not face a threat from China and that no country could take India for granted owing to its strong deterrence posture.
Chennai, May 19 (IANS) Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Rajtarang, an improved version of fast attack craft for anti-smuggling, anti-poaching and rescue operations was commissioned by Minister of State for Defence M.M. Pallam Raju here Saturday.
Hyderabad/Chandigarh, Apr 19 (ANI): Minister of State for Defence M.M. Pallam Raju on Thursday welcomed Pakistan Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's call for both nations to demilitarize the world's highest battlefield at the Siachen glacier on their international border.
Hyderabad, Apr 19 (ANI): Minister of State for Defence Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju on Thursday hailed the successful launch of Agni-V, saying this is a big step towards preparedness of the armed forces and a major deterrent.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Stung by criticism that he had prior knowledge of complaints over irregularities in the army ordering Tatra trucks, Defence Minister A.K. Antony Thursday issued a "stern warning" to defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs) and asked them to keep their dealings with clients and stake-holders "transparent."
New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): Minister of State for Defence MM Pallam Raju on Thursday hailed the Indian Armed Forces for grooming some of the finest professionals.
New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju on Thursday said there is no difference between the establishment and the armed forces, and added that the government is working in harmony with the three services.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The National Cadet Corps (NCC) will soon redefine its training philosophy to equip its cadets with the skills needed to face challenges of the new millennium.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The National Cadet Corps (NCC) will soon redefine its training philosophy to provide its cadets skills needed to face challenges of the new millennium.
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh has got its longest bridge - 720 meters long. It is strategically important for the Indian Army to move troops and equipment to the difficult terrain along the China border.
Lohit, Apr 10 (ANI): Minister of State for Defence Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju inaugurated the Border Roads Organisation's 720-meters-long bridge at a function in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit District on Monday.
