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According to the data submitted by the Union Ministry of Health And Family Welfare, India’s medical education infrastructure has seen tremendous growth since 2014.

Under the leadership of Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi , 648 new medical colleges have been opened in the country in 2022 and there has been a huge increase in the number of medical seats #padhoorbadho #drkalpanasaini #newindia pic.twitter.com/BMIXUsnqhU

A total of 96,077 MBBS seats are available in the country out of which 51,712 are in Government Medical Colleges and 44365 in Private Medical Colleges.

There are 49,790 PG seats of the National Medical Commission (NMC) available in the country, out of which 30,384 are in Government Medical Colleges and 19,406 are in Private Medical Colleges.

There is also 12,648 Diplomate of National Board (DNB) / Fellowship of National Board (FNB) PG seats out of which 4185 are in Government institutions and 8463 are in Private institutions. In addition, 1621 PG seats are in the College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPS).

There is an increase of 67% in Medical Colleges from 387 before 2014 to 648 as of now. Further, there is an increase of 87% in MBBS seats from 51348 before 2014 to 96077 as of now and an increase of 105% in PG seats from 31185 before 2014 to 64059 as of now.

▶️ Through concerted efforts of Government, significant increase of 87% in MBBS seats and a massive 105% increase observed in PG seats in last 8 years: Minister Dr @MansukhMandviya pic.twitter.com/QDI1VsXXUw

The measures/steps taken by the Government to increase the opportunities for medical studies and expansion of medical education in the Country include: –

1. Central Sector Scheme for the establishment of the new medical college by upgrading district/ referral hospital under which 94 new medical colleges are already functional out of 157 approved.
2. Central Sector Scheme for strengthening/ upgradation of existing State Government/Central Government Medical Colleges to increase MBBS and PG seats.
3. Central Sector Scheme for “Upgradation of Government Medical Colleges by the construction of Super Specialty Blocks”. A total of 60 projects are completed out of 75 approved.
4. Under the Central Sector Scheme for setting up new AIIMS, 22 AIIMS have been approved. Undergraduate courses have started in 19 of these.
5. Relaxation in the norms for setting up of Medical College in terms of requirements for faculty, staff, bed strength, and other infrastructure.
6. DNB qualification has been recognized for appointment as faculty to take care of the shortage of faculty.
7. Enhancement of age limit for appointment/ extension/ re-employment against posts of teachers/Dean/Principal/ Director in medical colleges up to 70 years.

▶️ Remarkable 96% increase in the number of Government Medical Colleges (GMC) alone and a 42% increase in the private sector, since 2014. pic.twitter.com/epngGlyXQD

As per information received from the State Government of Madhya Pradesh, the State in order to promote education in regional languages has taken a decision to impart medical education in Hindi as a pilot project.

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NEW DELHI: A 17-year-old girl was allegedly attacked using some acid-like substance by two motorcycle-borne men around 7.30 am today in the national capital, an official said.

On Sunday, around 80 people of 12 families in Muzzafarnagar quit Islam and embraced Hinduism in presence of Mahant Swami Yashveer Maharaj at Yog Sadhana Ashram, Bagra.

A video of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s wife taking cover from rain by using the temple deity’s umbrella has gone viral on social media.

Just when you think you have seen the worse, DMK shocks you with such things.

Can it get worse than this?

The umbrella used for the deities is being used to protect and shield Smt. Durga Stalin and a cheap umbrella for deities 🤔 pic.twitter.com/2prOaAa5St

On 9 December 2022, Chief Minister Stalin’s wife Durga visited the Vadivudai Amman Temple in Thiruvottiyur, Chennai, for having darshan. The temple administration honored her with special treatment.

As it was raining on that day, the temple officials covered Durga Stalin with the umbrella normally used for the procession of the temple deity. The temple’s deity Vadivudai Amman was, however, covered with a normal black colored umbrella.

This video of Durga Stalin using the temple deity’s umbrella has drawn flak from the devotees and general public, who criticized Durga Stalin for abusing power as CM’s wife and acting against the “Agamas” of the temple.

A massive controversy erupted in #TamilNadu after Chief Minister #MKStalin's wife, Durga Stalin, was found leaving a temple in #Chennai with the umbrella used for the deity.

DURGA STALIN SEEN USING DEITY'S UMBRELLA

A massive controversy erupted in #TamilNadu after Chief Minister #MKStalin's wife, Durga Stalin, was found leaving a temple in #Chennai with the umbrella used for the deity. @dharannniii reports pic.twitter.com/h0hwag4CHk

It should be noted that a sizable number of HR&CE officials and police officers were present at the temple as a result of her visit.

Shefali Vaidya @ShefVaidya who is an award-winning independent writer, newspaper columnist and social media influencer also tweeted about this incident saying, "Disgusting. Made in China cheap umbrella used for the deity, the deity umbrella used for TN CM Stalin’s wife! HRNCE is not only corrupt, it is morally and ethically bankrupt!"

Disgusting. Made in China cheap umbrella used for the deity, the deity umbrella used for TN CM Stalin’s wife! HRNCE is not only corrupt, it is morally and ethically bankrupt! https://t.co/OYgjXIMOQO

The Vadivudai Amman temple lies in northern Chennai in Tiruvottiyur. It is also called the Thyagaraja Temple and is dedicated to Shiva. The presiding deity is in the form of Swayambhu (self-manifested) Shiva Lingam called Sri Aadhi Pureeswarar. The Goddess is Vadivudai Amman, a very powerful Goddess in the form of Gnana Shakthi (wisdom and knowledge). The temple has been praised in Tevaram hymns by the Saiva Nayanars (7th-century Tamil poets) and has been categorized as a Paadal Petra Sthalam. There are 276 Shaivite temples or Punyasthalas selected as Paadal Petra Sthalams based on their antiquity, the rich culture, and the reverence attached to the temple.

All three Thevaram Moovars (Appar, Samandar, and Sundarar) have rendered Thevaram songs in the temple. This is one among the 44 Paadal Petra Sthalams, where all the Moovars have rendered their Pathigams. The temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peetams in the country. Great poets and scholars have eulogized the temple, affirming the splendor of India’s rich tradition and spirituality. The temple is managed by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

References:

thecommunemag.com

Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh): Two years after the deadly clash at Galwan in Ladakh, the Indian Army and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China have clashed again at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) this time at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is attending a high-level meeting in New Delhi to discuss the clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on 9 December.

🚨Breaking :

India-China Border Clash : 🇮🇳 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh calls high-level meeting over India-China border clash in Arunachal Pradesh, may address parliament pic.twitter.com/93oOdPgifF

Among those who are currently attending the meeting are External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan, Chief of Air Staff Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra and Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane.

After the meeting the defence minister is scheduled to make a statement in both houses of Parliament Tuesday on the clash in Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh.

The minister will make a statement on the issue in the Lok Sabha likely around noon and in the Rajya Sabha around 2 pm.

Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra and Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane.

The Indian Army on Monday said the face-off resulted in “minor injuries to a few personnel from both sides.”

The clash near Yangtse along the LAC in the sensitive sector took place last Friday pic.twitter.com/fp92xA8NF8

The Indian Army on Monday said the face-off resulted in “minor injuries to a few personnel from both sides.”

The clash near Yangtse along the LAC in the sensitive sector took place last Friday amid the over 30-month border standoff between the two sides in eastern Ladakh.

Congress MPs have given adjournment notices in both houses of Parliament to discuss the border situation with China.

While Manish Tewari has given a notice in the lower house, Congress leaders Randeep Surjewala and Syed Nasir Hussain have given similar adjournment notices in the upper house.

अब हिन्दी में 🔥

भारत माता के शेर Indian Army के जवानों ने #ArunachalPradesh के #Tawang में Chinese आर्मी के 300 घुसपैठियों को दौड़ा-दौड़ा कर भगाया… pic.twitter.com/XgKciXnh0a

With inputs from agencies.

"Both sides immediately disengaged from the area. As a follow-up of the incident, our Commander in the area held a Flag Meeting with his counterpart to discuss the issue following structured mechanisms to restore peace and tranquillity," the Indian Army said.

Clash took place near Yangtse, Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, According to initial reports 600 PLA soldiers were present when the clashes took place, While injuries on the Chinese side were much higher than on the Indian side. pic.twitter.com/GnKHM9fR3N

Some Indian Army soldiers were reportedly injured in a clash with Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh on December 9. Confirming the development, the Indian Army said in a statement, "In certain areas along the LAC in the Tawang Sector in Arunachal Pradesh, there are areas of differing perception, wherein both sides patrol the area up to their claim lines. This has been the trend since 2006."

"On 9 December 2022, PLA troops contacted the LAC in Tawang Sector, which was contested by our own troops in a firm and resolute manner. This face-off led to minor injuries to a few personnel from both sides."

"Both sides immediately disengaged from the area. As a follow-up of the incident, our Commander in the area held a Flag Meeting with his counterpart to discuss the issue following structured mechanisms to restore peace and tranquillity."

Indian soldiers who were injured during the skirmish and are said to be recuperating at a hospital in Guwahati.https://t.co/bq8DAxNpe8 pic.twitter.com/9XkFH3FXeQ

Indian Army chief General Manoj Pandey had last month termed the situation along the LAC as "stable but unpredictable." The India-China border had been relatively silent amid ongoing rounds of discussions between the military leadership of both countries.

Despite India and China having 16 rounds of consultations achieving some de-escalation, several issues still remain unaddressed. With the onset of winter, Indian armed forces had started fortifying its infrastructure along the border. The Army chief stated that India's actions on LAC are being carefully calibrated to be able to safeguard our interests and sensitivities.

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The crisis at hand is this: According to Prison Statistics India 2021, a report published by the Ministry of Home Affairs, between 2016-2021, the number of convicts in jails decreased by 9.5 percent whereas the number of undertrial inmates increased by 45.8 percent.

Under pressure from right-wing groups, the Karnataka government has decided to rename some of the names of rituals conducted at several temples across the state.

who had mandated that the temple priests should perform special aarti to the presiding deity in his honour.
As per Hindu priest of Kollur

-When Tipu Sultan was ruling Mysuru region, he had come to destroy this temple but couldn't enter due to divine powers. pic.twitter.com/UjFrdPEXGc

Acting on the recommendations of the Karnataka Dharmika Parishad, the state government has decided to rename rituals which were opposed by pro-Hindu groups.

A meeting held by Karnataka Dharmika Parishad on November 2, recommended the government to rename rituals like 'Devatagai Salaam', 'Salaam Aarti and Salaam Mangalarati.' Instead, the Parishad had asked the government to rename these with 'Devatagai Namasakara,' 'Aarti Namaskara, Mangalarati Namaskara,' respectively.

The members of the Parishad were of the opinion that 'Salaam' is not a Sanskrit word and hence it was necessary to change it with a Sanskrit word of similar meaning.

Karnataka Govt finally changes the name ‘Salaam Aarti’ imposed by Tipu Sultan to ‘Deepa Namaskara’. pic.twitter.com/u8R4z1IkE7

Muzrai Minister Shashikala Jolle in a statement said that only names would be renamed and rituals will not be changed. "After elaborate discussion at the Dharmika Parishad, it has been decided to rename some of the rituals.

Only the names are being changed and there will be no change in the rituals. Devatagi Salaam will be renamed as Devatagi Namaskara, Salaam Aarti will be renamed as Aarati Namaskara and Salaam Mangalarathi as Managalarathi Namaskara," the letter read.

'Salaam Aarti' was a ritual started during the time of Tipu Sultan in Mysuru. It is a ritual practised in various Hindu temples across the state.The government is likely to issue an official order in this regard soon. This order will be applicable to all the temples coming under the Muzrai Department. These rituals are conducted at several famous temples including, Kolllur Mookambike temple, Shri Mahalingeshwara temple in Puttur, and Kukke Subrahmanya temple among others.

In March this year, when the hijab issue was at its peak, several pro-Hindu groups had raised objections to such names and have been demanding to replace them.

References:

news9live.com

The Supreme Court recently observed that not granting the benefits of survivorship in father’s property to the daughter is bad law.

Not To Grant Benefit Of Survivorship To Daughter In Father's Property Is Bad Law: Supreme Court pic.twitter.com/fxoxrkkgQM

A division bench of Justices MR Shah and Krishna Murari was hearing a plea of a woman who was deprived of her share in the compensation with respect to a land that belonged to her father. It was her claim that there may not be any justification to deny the right of survivorship so far as the female member of the ST community is concerned.

The Court urged the Central Government to amend the law as it is bad law stressing that it disqualifies a scheduled tribe (ST) woman from being considered on par with male counterparts in matters of her share in the paternal property.

The court went on to say that "the right to equality is for every citizen, if the right to property has been extended to the non-tribal daughters there is no justification as to why the tribal women must be denied the right".

“Female tribal is entitled to parity with male tribal in intestate succession. To deny the equal right to the daughter belonging to the tribal even after a period of 70 years of the Constitution of India under which the right to equality is guaranteed, it is high time for the Central Government to look into the matter and if required, to amend the provisions of the Hindu Succession Act by which the Act is not made applicable to the members of the Scheduled Tribes” the Court said.

The Court asked the Central government to consider if it was just and necessary and withdraw the provision keeping STs out of the scope of the succession law.

However, the court regretfully said that it cannot pass an order giving the women compensation stating that when there is a conflict of law and equity, the law must prevail.

References:

lawbeat.in