VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Kerala SSLC Revaluation 2026 begins: Direct link, fees and how to apply for Class 10 marks review How Govindan dies; Final ashes twist stuns viewers Gujarat horror: Unable to pay Rs 2,000 rent, man lets landlord, aide repeatedly rape wife and 13-year-old daughter ‘Every game is a final now’: CSK coach Michael Hussey after defeat against LSG Muthu Kalai seeks help from Tamil Nadu CM Vijay for his wife’s medical treatment.; ‘Struggling for past 17 days in hospital’ ‘Calling to molest me again’: LU teacher offers to leak exam paper to girl student in exchange for ‘favours’; audio leaked NEW DELHI: Congress on Friday advised Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay not to include the rebel AIADMK group in his government, saying he must stay true to the mandate. Speaking to news agency PTI, Congress leader Karti Chidambaram said people voted for a government that excludes both the AIADMK and the DMK. He added that if Vijay inducts AIADMK MLAs into his government, it would erode his goodwill and credibility. “Chief minister Vijay does not need the support of any splinter group of AIADMK. In fact, the mandate is for a government that excludes both the AIADMK and the DMK. And he must stay true to that mandate and ignore the splinter group of AIADMK,” the Congress leader said. “And there is no reason for him to take them into the government. If they have voluntarily supported him in the vote of confidence, so be it. But there is no reason to bring them into government. In fact, I would urge him not to bring them into government,” he added. This comes after 25 AIADMK MLAs voted in favour of Vijay’s government during the floor test following an internal rift in the party. The political turmoil within the AIADMK intensified after Shanmugam publicly criticised EPS, accusing him of weakening the organisation and leading the party towards repeated electoral defeats since the death of former chief minister J Jayalalithaa in 2016. “The defeat faced by the AIADMK in the recently concluded Assembly elections must be discussed. We need to deliberate and analyse the reasons behind these continuous defeats,” Shanmugam had said. He also alleged that the party’s founding ideology had been diluted under the present leadership and claimed that several senior leaders and functionaries had been removed from organisational positions. The EPS-led faction initiated disciplinary action against leaders accused of violating the party whip during the recent floor test in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. Several leaders, including C V Shanmugam and C Vijayabaskar, were removed from organisational posts. At present, Palaniswami has the support of 22 MLAs, while the rebel faction led by Velumani and Shanmugam is backed by 25 AIADMK legislators. Both factions have sought disqualification of each other’s MLAs under the anti-defection law over voting during the TVK government’s floor test.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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Excess deaths declined to 4.9 million in 2022 and 3.3 million in 2023, though WHO cautioned that recovery remains uneven and many countries have still not returned to pre-pandemic health trajectories.WHO defines excess deaths as fatalities above what would normally be expected during a given period, including both direct Covid deaths and indirect deaths caused by disruption of healthcare services and delayed treatment.The report found men were disproportionately affected, with age-standardised excess mortality around 50% higher among men than women at the peak of the pandemic in 2021. Older adults faced the highest mortality burden, especially those aged above 85 years.WHO also highlighted major weaknesses in global mortality surveillance exposed during the pandemic. 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She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. 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