New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): Indian health eco-system is being seen with new eyes, new respect and new credibility today, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.
Speaking at the convocation of Tamil Nadu’s Dr MGR Medical University via video conferencing, Prime Minister said that during the ‘unexpected COVID-19 crisis’ India has not only made a new path but helped others too.
“In a time of COVID-19, India has not only made a new path but helped others too. Today, India is among the countries with the lowest death rate and high recovery rate. Indian health eco-system is being seen with new eyes, new respect, and new credibility. However, this also means that the world will have greater expectations from you which is a responsibility on your young and strong shoulders,” the Prime Minister said.
He said that doctors are among the most respected professionals in our country, and today after the pandemic, the respect has gone up even more.
PM Modi said his government in the past six years had done multiple things to improve the medical sector in the country.
“During the last 6 years, MBBS Seats increased by more than 30 thousand, which is a rise of more than 50 per cent from 2014. The number of PG seats increased by 24,000 which is a rise of around 80 per cent from 2014. In 2014, there were six AIIMS in the country. In the last 6 years, we have sanctioned 15 more AIIMS across the country,” he said
He added that the National Medical Commission established by his government will bring “great transparency and will rationalise norms to set up new medical colleges”.
“It will also improve the quality and availability of human resources in this sector,” he said.
He also remembered former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu MG Ramachandran on the occasion and said that the success of students and the institution would have made the great MGR very happy.
“His governance was full of compassion towards the poor. The subjects of healthcare, education and empowerment of women were dear to him. A few years ago I went to Sri Lanka where MGR was born. India is honoured to be working with Tamil sisters and brothers in Sri Lanka in the health sector. India’s efforts for the Tamil Community in Sri Lanka would have made MGR happy,” PM added. (ANI)
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New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): Election Commission of India will announce the schedule for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry on Friday.
Election Commission of India will hold a press conference at 4:30 pm today to announce the schedule of the polls.
The terms of the legislative assemblies of five states — West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry — will come to an end either in May or in June this year.
Elections for the Legislative Assembly of West Bengal that comprises 294 seats are set to be held soon as the current tenure ends on May 30. (ANI)

New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): Election Commission of India will announce the schedule for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry on Friday.
Election Commission of India will hold a press conference at 4:30 pm today to announce the schedule of the polls.
The terms of the legislative assemblies of five states — West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry — will come to an end either in May or in June this year.
Elections for the Legislative Assembly of West Bengal that comprises 294 seats are set to be held soon as the current tenure ends on May 30. (ANI)

New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): A man was killed after a speeding car hit his scooter in New Delhi’s Vasant Vihar on Thursday.
“A scooter rider died allegedly after being hit by a speeding Mercedes car in Vasant Vihar area of Delhi last night.” Delhi police said.
The deceased has been identified as Antony Joseph, a domestic helper.
According to Delhi police, Joseph was riding his scooter when the speeding Mercedes hit him and he died on the spot.
A case has registered in Vasant Vihar Police station regarding this case.
The driver of the car is being identified and an investigation regarding the matter is underway by the police. (ANI)

New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): A man was killed after a speeding car hit his scooter in New Delhi’s Vasant Vihar on Thursday.
“A scooter rider died allegedly after being hit by a speeding Mercedes car in Vasant Vihar area of Delhi last night.” Delhi police said.
The deceased has been identified as Antony Joseph, a domestic helper.
According to Delhi police, Joseph was riding his scooter when the speeding Mercedes hit him and he died on the spot.
A case has registered in Vasant Vihar Police station regarding this case.
The driver of the car is being identified and an investigation regarding the matter is underway by the police. (ANI)

New Delhi [India], February 26 (ANI): In today’s editions various Urdu publications gave prominent coverage to the new guidelines of Over The Top (OTT) platforms and other digital media for curbing its misuse released by the Central government.
Most publications have also reported that fugitive Nirav Modi may soon be extradited to India after a clearance from the UK court.
Inquilab: The newspaper leads with the new guidelines issued by the Centre for digital media and OTT platforms. It reported that Union Ministers Prakash Javadekar and Ravi Shankar Prasad while unveiling the new regulations said that there should self-classification of content for OTT platforms– 13+, 16+ and A categories. There has to be a mechanism of parental lock as well in the platforms. It also mandated a grievance redressal system for OTT and digital portals in the country.
The publication also carried a report on page one stating that three months for farmers protest has been completed.
Rashtriya Sahara: The daily also reported the new guidelines of the OTT and digital media in the country. It reported that as per new norms OTT platforms will need to remove derogatory content within 24 hours. Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that concerns have been raised over the years about rampant abuse of social media, and the Ministry has held widespread consultations and prepared a draft in December 2018.
It also reported that India and Pakistan have released a joint statement saying that they have held discussions regarding establishing a mechanism for hotline contact among both nations. Both sides also agreed to a ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) starting from February 25.
Hindustan Express: The publication reported that fugitive Nirav Modi will be extradited to India from the UK to face charges of conspiring to defraud Punjab National Bank of more than a billion dollars.
The new guidelines for OTT platforms and digital media also figured prominently. (ANI)