Category: NATIONAL

The Election Commission of India is announcing the results on eciresults.nic.in.  The BJP leaders say it is a glimpse of 2019 Lok Sabha elections, while Congress spokespersons are claiming a win in the rise in seat count.Leads are in for all of Gujarat’s 182 seats and the BJP is now closing on its 2012 target of 115 seats. The surprise show, however, comes from the Congress. As per trends, the BJP is leading+winning in 99 seats in Gujarat, while the Congress is ahead in 80. Chief Minister Vijay Rupani is on…

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By: Dr. Sanchita Ghatak, Asstt. Editor, ICN Group  LUCKNOW: The recently held Gujarat elections or any other voting process in India for that matter is always under scrutiny and criticism. My personal belief is that it is all political for the simple reason that Indian EVMs are considered to be safe enough. No adequate proof has been submitted till date by any political party or organisation till now. The EVMs cannot be hacked as it is not at all connected to any network or internet or Bluetooth or WiFi. The…

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By: Barnali Bose (Associate Editor-ICN Group) The internet often entraps innocent children in such pornographic virtual cycle. Parental supervision is therefore a must. To quote the Italian poet, Dante Alighieri, “The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their silence in times of moral crisis.” A subject that I was hesitant to write on was Child Abuse. I felt I would not be able to handle a delicate topic as this one. However in the recent times, I find such incidents occuring and recurring yet again. It’s…

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma ( Editor-ICN Group ) SHIMLA: The medical profession which is considered as second to none is, today, being looked at with suspicion. Doctors, hospitals, the health sector, patients, media, and politicians all are unhappy. In view of the prevailing circumstances the Indian Medical Association has proposed the following self imposed regulations: All IMA members shall practice with compassion and follow IMA ALERT policy (Acknowledge, Listen Listen and Listen, Explain, Review and Thank you). IMA Medical Redressal Commission There shall be IMA Medical Redressal Commission in each state to engage in social, financial, and quality…

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma ( Editor-ICN Group ) LUCKNOW/SHIMLA:Indian Medical Association and ICN Digital Media Group jointly organised a Interactive conference “IMA Voice” at IMA Bhawan, Lucknow on 7th December 2017. On this occasion attending doctors and members of the ICN Digital Media Group held discussions on various issues concerning health sector in the country. The Conference was graced by Dr P.K. Gupta, President IMA Lucknow, Prof. J.D. Rawat, Secretary Indian Medical Association, Dr. Rama Srivastava,Vice president IMA Lucknow besides Dr.Devesh Maurya, Secretary U.P. Nursing Homes Association. Welcoming the August…

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Shashi Kapoor began his career as a child actor and appeared in more than 150 films, including a dozen in English. MUMBAI: Bollywood veteran actor Shashi Kapoor died at in Mumbai’s Kokilaben Ambani Hospital , reportedly due to kidney failure. He was 79.He was a member of the Kapoor dynasty, which has dominated the Hindi film industry for decades. He won several national film awards and was awarded the Padma Bhushan civilian honour by the Indian government in 2011. He had kidney problem since several years. He was on dialysis for several…

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The prices of essential vegetables like onions and tomatoes have almost doubled.  NEW DELHI: Onion and tomato prices in various parts of the country are soaring and people have to spend as much as Rs 80 and Rs 50 for a kilo of onions and tomatoes respectively.The vegetable vendors said the sales have dropped drastically and have, hence, blamed the lack of supplies and the Goods and Service Tax (GST) for this. Onion and tomatoes are the necessities for the preparation of any meal, but prices of these vegetables are…

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SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday ordered the withdrawal of cases of stone-pelting against 4,327 youth. The development took place after the recommendation of a high-powered committee headed by Director General of Police (DGP) SP Vaid which submitted its report to her today, an official spokesman said. Mehbooba recently directed review of cases from 2015-2017 and “decision on the same would be taken on the receipt of report by the high powered committee.” The withdrawal of cases against these youth was a major demand from various sections…

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By: Vijay Kumar Verma ( Editor-ICN Group ) When the character of Jodha Bai, the very honour of Rajputs was dramatically played and distorted to hike the TRP, alas no voices were raised.  In the olden days swords of Rajputs used to be drawn only in the battlefields but it appears that with the lack of opportunities their swords were gathering rust and dust. And what could have been a more opportune time than to brandish them to stand by the honour of a historical woman character by tarnishing the…

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The theme of this year’s summit is ‘Women First, Prosperity for All’  HYDERABAD: Ivanka Trump, daughter and adviser to US President Donald Trump, has arrived in Hyderabad for the annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit co-hosted by India and the US. The three-day summit, from November 28-30, is being held at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) and Hyderabad International Trade Expositions (Hitex). External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said that India appreciated the efforts of the US to promote entrepreneurship globally. She said she had no doubts that on PM Modi’s and President Trump’s leadership, entrepreneurship would…

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