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PM’s Promise For Aspiring Doctors

admin — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 06:02:25 +0000

New Delhi:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said 75,000 new seats will be added in medical colleges across the country over the next five years to address the growing demand for healthcare professionals.

The PM made the promise in his Independence Day address to the nation.

The Prime Minister also said his government had, over the past decade, increased total available seats to nearly a lakh. He said adding 75,000 more seats would decrease pressure on lakhs of candidates who spend a lot of money to prep for the test. It would also, he said, stop aspiring medical professionals from leaving the country to gain admission elsewhere.

“In the past decade, we have increased medical seats to nearly one lakh. (But) today, around 25,000 youths go abroad every year for medical education. Therefore, we have decided that in the next five years, 75,000 new seats will be created in the medical field,” he said.

According to the Health Ministry, the number of medical colleges in the country has increased by 88 per cent from 2014, when the BJP came to power. There were 387 before 2014 and this has since increased to 731, the government said, adding there were also an increase of 133 per cent seats for postgraduate medical courses, from around 31,000 in 2014 to over 72,000 now.

The Prime Minister also said his government would increase the number of hospitals and health infrastructure; in June Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the country’s health budget had been increased from Rs 79,221 crore last year to over Rs 90,000 crore for 2024/25.

Medical college seats have been in sharp focus over the past few weeks and months after controversy over the conduct and results of the NEET-UG exam, which is a qualifying test for admission to undergraduate courses for future doctors. The controversy broke in June after red flags over the number – 67 – of perfect scores and the award of ‘grace marks’ to 1,563 students.

It also emerged that the question paper had been leaked at some centres in Patna and Hazaribagh in Jharkhand, prompting multiple appeals to be filed before the Supreme Court.

The CBI had also been tasked with investigating a national racket of leaking question papers.

READ | No NEET Re-Exam, “Can’t Conclude Sanctity Breached”: Court

Eventually, however, the top court ruled out a complete re-test for the 2024 NEET-UG exam, reasoning there is no data to suggest a “systemic breach” or that the “sanctity” of the examination, following two localised leaks of the question paper, had been affected.

Over 23.3 lakh students sat for the May 5 NEET-UG exam, according to the National Testing Agency, the central body that conducts such examinations. Only a small number of these candidates will be selected to fill the limited number of seats, making this a competitive test.

Controversy over the NEET-UG exam triggered a massive political row between the BJP and the Congress-led opposition, with fierce squabbles inside and outside Parliament.

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G20 Nations Couldn’t Do, India Did, Met Paris Accord Target Before Time: PM

admin — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 03:30:28 +0000

New Delhi:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed India’s contribution in the world’s fight against climate change and global warming, declaring that India is the only G20 nation to have achieved – before the deadline – climate goals committed at the Paris climate change conference in 2015.

The Prime Minister was speaking on the occasion of Independence Day celebrations, and delivering his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi.

The agreement he referred to is a legally binding international treaty on climate change adopted by 196 organisations and nations at a United Nations summit. In December last year the government said it had achieved its first two Nationally Determined Contributions, or NDC.

These were to reduce emissions intensity of its GDP by 33 to 35 per cent by 2030 from 2005 level; and to achieve about 40 per cent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.

In 2022 India updated its NDC, according to which target to reduce emissions intensity of its GDP had been enhanced to 45 per cent by 2030 from 2005 level, and the target on cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources has been enhanced to 50 per cent by 2030.

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PM Modi’s Top Quotes On Independence Day

admin — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 02:16:41 +0000

New Delhi:
PM Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on India’s 78th Independence Day today. The Prime Minister hoisted the national flag for the 11th consecutive time at the iconic monument in New Delhi.

Here are the top quotes from PM Modi’s Independence Day Speech:

“Today, the brave, courageous and hardworking are working to take the nation forward – Be it our soldiers, our farmers, our youth. I salute them all.”
“The country is indebted to freedom fighters, it is a day to remember their sacrifices.”
“Vocal for Local has become our mantra for self-reliance.”
“When we take steps and plan the future, the words ‘Mera Bharat Mahan’ is the soul behind every initiative, every effort.”
“40 crore Indians had come together in the early part of the 20th century and threw out the most oppressive nation from their rule over us. They were 40 crore – today we are 140 crore. If 40 crore could achieve the daunting task back in the day, then today, 140 crore can ensure that the nation surges ahead.”
“The country’s youth does not want to go slow, this is our golden era.”
“For decades, India and its citizens faced a ‘mai-baap’ system of governance – where people had to run pillar to post, requesting for what is their right.”
“When we see people come forward to help others during a pandemic like Covid – the way our Corona Warriors served those in need. When we see our soldiers doing surgical strikes, or our air force carry out airstrikes, then every Indian walks out with their heads held high.”
“We are working to fulfil the aspirations of our middle-class population. We are taking steps to ensure that govt’s dependence, interference and burden on the middle-class reduces, and I am confident that we will achieve this as well.”
“For third term in government, only message is to serve everyone, every family and take nation to newer heights of development.”

PM Modi Addresses Nation From Red Fort

admin — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:36:37 +0000

India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day today.

New Delhi:

India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day today. The celebration began with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisting the national flag at the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi, followed by an address to the nation.

This is PM Modi’s 11th consecutive Independence Day address to the nation from the Red Fort. In his speech to the nation, the prime minister lays out his government’s agenda, presents report card, makes important policy and programme announcements and speaks about burning issues.

Multi-layer security is in place across Delhi with the cops implementing advanced CCTV analytics around the Red Fort.

On the eve of Independence Day, several rallies were taken out across the country under the Centre’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign.

Here are the LIVE Updates On Independence Day 2024:

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PM Modi begins his address. Here are the highlights of his speech:

Today, those who brave and courageous and hardworking are working to take the nation forward – Be it our soldiers, our farmers, our youth. I salute them all.

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates
PM Modi hoists the national flag at Red Fort on 78th Independence Day.

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates

Flag hoisting ceremony at Embassy of India in Japan to celebrate the 78th Independence Day Ambassador.

Independence Day 2024 Updates
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Red Fort for 78th Independence Day celebrations

Parliament LIVE Updates:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on Independence Day 2024.

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Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi arrives at the Red Fort for India’s 78th Independence Day celebrations.

#WATCH | Delhi: Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi arrives at the Red Fort for India’s 78th #IndependenceDay celebrations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver his 11th Independence Day address, from the ramparts of the Red Fort this morning. pic.twitter.com/GQwUNSzZl5

– ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2024

PM Modi wishes ‘fellow Indians’ on Independence Day ahead of Red Fort address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on Independence Day ahead of the celebrations.

He tweeted, “Independence Day greetings to my fellow Indians. Jai Hind!”

सभी देशवासियों को स्वतंत्रता दिवस की ढेरों शुभकामनाएं। जय हिंद!

Independence Day greetings to my fellow Indians. Jai Hind!

– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2024

Union Minister Chirag Paswan arrives at the Red Fort for India’s 78th Independence Day celebrations.

#WATCH | Delhi: Union Minister Chirag Paswan arrives at the Red Fort for India’s 78th #IndependenceDay celebrations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver his 11th Independence Day address, from the ramparts of the Red Fort this morning. pic.twitter.com/tWR2gqrRxo

– ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2024

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav arrives at the Red Fort for India’s 78th Independence Day celebrations.

#WATCH | Delhi: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav arrives at the Red Fort for India’s 78th #IndependenceDay celebrations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver his 11th Independence Day address, from the ramparts of the Red Fort this morning. pic.twitter.com/84xLW6yeeS

– ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2024

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya arrives at the Red Fort for India’s 78th Independence Day celebrations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver his 11th Independence Day address, from the ramparts of the Red Fort this morning.

#WATCH | Delhi: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya arrives at the Red Fort for India’s 78th #IndependenceDay celebrations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver his 11th Independence Day address, from the ramparts of the Red Fort this morning. pic.twitter.com/QRAqvO2BFt

– ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2024

Independence Day 2024 Updates
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoist the national flag at his official residence in Delhi as India celebrates its 78th Independence Day.

#WATCH | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hoist the national flag at his official residence in Delhi as India celebrates its 78th #IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/B3o2m39v8Y

– ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2024

Independence Day 2024 Live Updates

Preparations are on at the historic Red Fort in the national capital, Delhi for India’s 78th Independence Day celebration.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver his 11th Independence Day address in a row.

#WATCH | Preparations are on at the historic Red Fort in the national capital, Delhi for India’s 78th Independence Day celebration.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver his 11th Independence Day address in a row. pic.twitter.com/d3Nzuz1N2U

– ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2024

Independence Day 2024:

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hoist the national flag at his official residence in Delhi as India celebrates its 78th Independence Day.

#WATCH | Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hoist the national flag at his official residence in Delhi as India celebrates its 78th #IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/2xdG11WnwD

– ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2024

Independence Day Updates

Preparations are on at the historic Red Fort in the national capital, Delhi for India’s 78th Independence Day celebration.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver his 11th Independence Day address in a row.

#WATCH | Preparations are on at the historic Red Fort in the national capital, Delhi for India’s 78th Independence Day celebration.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to deliver his 11th Independence Day address in a row. pic.twitter.com/KeOiaDEMNB

– ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2024

Independence Day 2024 Updates

Historic Red Fort in Delhi is all decked up to witness India’s 78th Independence Day celebration.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hoist the national flag for the 11th consecutive time, today.

#WATCH | Historic Red Fort in Delhi is all decked up to witness India’s 78th Independence Day celebration.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hoist the national flag for the 11th consecutive time, today. pic.twitter.com/voesRymKlJ

– ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2024

Independence Day 2024: PM Modi To Hoist Tricolour At Red Fort

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag and deliver his 11th consecutive speech to the nation from the ramparts of the historic monument.

On the call of PM Modi, the Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan has proved to fill the citizens with national patriotic spirit.

Independence Day 2024

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, felicitated 75 ASHAs (Accredited Social Health Activists) and ANMs (Auxiliary Nurse Midwives) to honour their dedication and tireless efforts towards the success of various health initiatives of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, at Vigyan Bhawan on Wednesday.

To commemorate their outstanding contributions, 75 ASHAs and ANMs have been invited, along with their spouses, as special guests for the 78th Independence Day Ceremony. They will witness the 78th Independence Day event tomorrow from the Red Fort.

Independence Day 2024: Kashmir Decks Up To Celebrate Independence Day

Five years since the abrogation of Article 370, the move, which revoked the region’s special status, has brought about transformative changes in Kashmir with the streets of Srinagar adorned with tricolour lighting, reflecting the region’s enthusiasm for India’s 78th Independence Day on August 15.

The streets of Srinagar, once a hub of separatist activity, are now adorned with tricolour lighting, symbolizing the region’s integration with the rest of India. The abrogation of Article 370 has led to improved security, increased tourism, and a sense of unity among the people of Kashmir.

Independence Day 2024: Tight Security In Delhi

As the country gears up for the 78th Independence Day celebrations, a heavy security cordon has been thrown around the national capital with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to lead the celebrations in Delhi.

PM Modi will unfurl the Tricolour at the ramparts of the Red Fort on Thursday morning and deliver his customary address to the nation from there. Delhi Police have significantly intensified the security to ensure a secure and peaceful event.

These include increased surveillance by installing AI-based cameras, extensive vehicle checks, and enhanced patrolling across the city.

Security personnel have been deployed in and around the Red Fort, and bomb disposal staff have been carrying out checking of the nearby vicinity of Red Fort along with the dog squad.

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From Delhi To Srinagar, Tiranga Rallies Ahead Of Independence Day

admin — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:52:21 +0000

RAF personnel take part in rally under ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign ahead of I-Day in Moradabad

New Delhi:

As India prepares to celebrate its 78th Independence Day on August 15, ‘Tiranga’ rallies are being taken out across the country under the Centre’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign. From Delhi to Srinagar, streets are illuminated with the Tricolour lightening.

Photo Credit: Image posted on X@ica_tripura

The ‘Tiranga Yatra’ was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to instill a sense of nationalism by encouraging citizens to display the national flag at their homes. It was launched under the banner of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in 2022.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju took part in Har Ghar Tiranga Bike Rally of MPs in Delhi
Photo Credit: Image posted on X@AmritMahotsav

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The third edition of the campaign is being celebrated from August 9 to 15 this year to mark the 78th Independence Day.

People take part in a ‘Tiranga Yatra’ on the eve of Independence Day, in Bhopal
Photo Credit: PTI

This nationwide campaign has seen active participation from all states and union territories, along with key industry partners, including the Indian armed forces, Central Armed Police Forces, and the civil aviation sector.

Fire department personnel take part in a rally under ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign in Chandigarh
Photo Credit: PTI

BSF organizes ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ bike rally ahead of the 78th Independence Day, in Nadia

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also participated in ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ rally in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. The yatra featured a 2,151-foot-long Tricolor carried by participants, including school teachers and personnel from various forces.

Photo Credit: Image posted on X@AmitShah

A festive spirit reigns in Kashmir ahead of Independence Day with several ‘Tiranga’ rallies being organised and tricolour fluttering proudly from key buildings.

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One such rally was carried out by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on the road along the famous Dal Lake in Srinagar.

Photo Credit: Screengrab from X posted@ANI

The CRPF on Wednesday took out ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Rally’ in Greater Noida to mark the Independence Day celebrations.

Photo Credit: Image posted on X@VS_WingCRPF

Personnel of the VIP security and protection wing based in the Central Reserve Police Force’s (CRPF) group centre in Greater Noida met locals, children, panchayat members and public representatives as part of the initiative, a senior officer of the paramilitary force said.

Photo Credit: Image posted on X@VS_WingCRPF

Security personnel take part in a bike rally under ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign in Dhanbad
Photo Credit: PTI

Students take part in a ‘Tiranga Rally’ on the eve of Independence Day, in Kargil
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