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An F-35B military aircraft crashed on the runway at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth, Texas, United States, on Thursday.

Retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ponn Manickavel, who was also the former Inspector General of the Idol Wing, has filed a complaint with the Baluchettichattiram police, alleging that an ancient Perumal temple near Kanchipuram, has gone missing.

Emphasizing that combating terrorism is a battle in which there is no respite, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that the world cannot let another ‘9/11 of New York’ or ’26/11 of Mumbai’ happen again.

People are celebrating this, and that’s fine, but remember: the Islamic Republic of Iran didn’t just start oppressing women a few months ago. The Islamic Republic of Iran has always oppressed women.

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.

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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.