Pralhad Joshi named new education minister; Prez Murmu accepts Pradhan's resignation
7 sources·Updated July 26, 2026
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- Al Jazeera·2d agoWho is India’s new education minister Pralhad Joshi?
Joshi has been a member of the cabinet since 2019 and is seen as close to powerful PM Modi.
Read at Al Jazeera → - Indian Express·3d agoThe crisis manager: Why BJP turned to Pralhad Joshi after Pradhan’s exitRead at Indian Express →
- Deccan Chronicle Ent·3d agoPralhad Joshi takes charge as New Union Education Minister
Pradhan's resignation was accepted with immediate effect, and Joshi will continue to hold his existing portfolio along with the Education Ministry charge
Read at Deccan Chronicle Ent → - Hindustan Times India·3d agoPralhad Joshi's first reaction after getting education ministry charge: ‘I accept this with humility'
Pralhad Joshi said he would work with dedication to strengthen the education sector after taking charge of the Education Ministry.
Read at Hindustan Times India → - Business Today IN·3d ago'Will discharge my responsibilities with complete humility': Pralhad Joshi after being appointed Education Minister
President Droupadi Murmu accepted Pradhan’s resignation on Saturday, after which Prime Minister Narendra Modi assigned the additional portfolio to Joshi.
Read at Business Today IN → - Business Standard·3d agoPralhad Joshi gets education charge as Prez accepts Pradhan's resignation
At present, he oversees the ministries of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, along with New and Renewable Energy
Read at Business Standard →
