VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Aquarius Daily Nadi Horoscope (27th August 2026): Aquarius Moon May Bring a Decision That Changes Your Priorities Meet Aashritha Penumudi, the 17-year-old Virginia student who created stalled ribosomes in the lab and trained AI on breast-cancer data; its predictions matched what she saw under the microscope ‘I’m retired bro’: World Chess Champion D Gukesh’s cheeky reply to troll gets unexpected twist Australia to hand-vaccinate 5,000 wild penguins against bird flu spreading across wildlife; the birds’ nightly routine will make the daunting task possible | World News Sugar should become expensive, people over 40 should avoid it: MP minister Vijayvargiya NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh minister and BJP MLA Kailash Vijayvargiya on Wednesday said sugar should become expensive and advised people above 40 to avoid consuming it, as opposition parties stepped up criticism over rising sugar prices ahead of the festive season.Speaking to reporters in Indore, Vijayvargiya said sugar should ideally be sold cheaply only through government fair-price shops for children, while older people should avoid it altogether.“I say that (sugar) should become very expensive. (Sugar) should only be available at cheap rates at government fair price shops for children… The elderly should not be given sugar at all,” the BJP leader said.Vijayvargiya, who said he does not eat sweets himself, claimed that 90% of people no longer like sweets. He added that doctors, particularly those practising Ayurveda, did not consider sugar consumption advisable for people above 40.“If you are over 40, you can eat jaggery once in a while, but avoid sugar completely,” he said.His remarks drew a sharp response from Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari, who accused BJP leaders of making light of the concerns of people facing inflation.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesPatwari said BJP leaders had come to power promising to control inflation but were instead “insulting and ridiculing” poor and middle-class families with such statements. He warned that voters would respond to the BJP in upcoming elections.”The country is watching the BJP leaders. People will give a befitting reply to their laughter in the upcoming elections. Then we will see whether they retain their smiles or shed tears,” he said.Meanwhile, retail sugar prices rose for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, government data showed. The all-India average retail price increased to Rs 65.05 per kg on August 26 from Rs 63.97 per kg a day earlier, an increase of more than Rs 1 per kg.The rise came despite ex-mill sugar prices falling by nearly 20% following the government’s decision to allow imports of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorPrisha PatnaikPrisha Patnaik is a journalist with The Times of India, writing across geopolitics, international affairs, culture, history and internet culture. With over two years of experience in social media and digital content, she is interested in how news, politics and culture are shaped for digital audiences. 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His only anxiety is..” | World News UP: CM Yogi launches ‘Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yatra’, women aged 60+ to get free bus travel Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched the ‘Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yatra’ scheme and flagged off special buses to provide free travel facilities to women aged 60 years and above in the state.Speaking at the launch event in Lucknow, CM Yogi said the scheme was aimed at making the journey of women more convenient and dignified and strengthening their self-reliance.”The maternal power that has eased the path of family and society throughout her life–our resolve to make her journey smooth and dignified is being realised in the double-engine government,” the Chief Minister said.Under the scheme, women aged 60 years and above will be provided free bus travel facilities. The Chief Minister also said that on Raksha Bandhan, mothers, sisters and daughters would be provided free bus travel along with one accompanying person.”The honour of maternal power and their convenience is our priority,” CM Yogi said.The Chief Minister said the scheme has been named after Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar, whom he described as an exemplary figure of women’s self-reliance and good governance.”At a time when the country was in the grip of the chaos caused by Mughal invaders, Lokmata Ahilyabai not only achieved the goals of good governance and preserved India’s spiritual and cultural heritage but also set an exemplary standard for women’s self-reliance,” he said.CM Yogi said Ahilyabai Holkar had undertaken the restoration of several temples across the country that had been demolished or damaged by foreign invaders.”Whenever the topic of women’s self-reliance arises, we all recall the name of Lokmata Ahilyabai with deep reverence and respect,” he said.The Chief Minister also launched a sharp attack on the previous governments in the state, alleging that women faced insecurity and lack of dignity before 2017.”There was a time before 2017 when a particular slogan echoed among daughters, sisters, and mothers: ‘Dekh Sapai, Bitiya Ghabrai,” CM Yogi said, referring to the Samajwadi Party.He alleged that the period was marked by concerns over women’s safety and a lack of dedicated mechanisms such as integrated helplines, women’s beat systems and women’s help desks.”There was no respect for them, let alone self-reliance; there were no integrated helplines, no women’s beat systems, and no women’s help desks,” he said.CM Yogi further alleged that middlemen controlled pensions and scholarships and that mafia groups exercised influence over sectors including forest, sand, cattle and examination systems.”Forest, sand, cattle, and exam-cheating mafias defined the state’s identity; a mafia syndicate wielded power parallel to the actual government,” he said.The Chief Minister said his government had, for the first time since Independence, formulated a comprehensive action plan aimed at integrating women, who constitute half of society, into governance schemes.”This plan encompasses everything from a daughter’s birth to her education, employment, and entrepreneurship, while also guaranteeing her safety and dignity; indeed, every scheme, decision, and budget of our government is dedicated to fulfilling these very objectives,” he said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe Chief Minister had earlier announced the launch of the scheme in a post on X, saying the initiative was aimed at ensuring convenience and dignity for women.”The maternal power that has eased the path of family and society throughout her life–our resolve to make her journey smooth and dignified is being realised in the double-engine government. Today in Lucknow, the ‘Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yatra’ will be inaugurated, under which mothers and sisters of the state aged 60 years and above will be provided with free bus travel facilities,” the post read.”Additionally, on Raksha Bandhan, mothers, sisters, and daughters will be provided with free bus travel facilities, including one accompanying traveller. The honour of maternal power and their convenience is our priority,” he added.The scheme comes as the Uttar Pradesh government seeks to expand measures focused on women’s welfare, mobility and self-reliance.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSinger Mary Millben Hits Back Over ‘Anti-Modi’ Politics Over Mohan Bhagwat New York Event105 Indians Missing In Nepal Flash Floods; Tibet-Side Surge Leaves Eight Dead | Watch‘Big Reveal’ Or Big Scam? 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Taking place during the holy month of Shravan, this event involves worship, the abhishek of Lord Bholenath, and the grand procession. The Char Dham Yatra is currently underway, and its second phase is set to begin in September; while the monsoon season often brings challenges regarding roads and travel, we are now fully prepared for this next phase. We are also making comprehensive preparations for the 2027 Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, ensuring that all arrangements are in place for the devotees.”The Chief Minister also spoke about the state government’s preparations for the return of Agniveers and the establishment of a dedicated Agniveer Cell in Uttarakhand.On the Agniveer Cell, Dhami said the initiative aims to provide employment opportunities to Agniveers returning after completing their service, while making use of the training and skills they acquire during their tenure in the armed forces.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines”Across the entire nation, one out of every five soldiers serving the country hails from Uttarakhand. Every family here shares a bond with the armed forces, a bond that spans generations, not just the present day. I, too, am the son of a soldier and am fulfilling my responsibilities with that perspective. The objective behind establishing the Agniveer Cell is to ensure that all Agniveers returning from service find employment opportunities here in some capacity. We want their service to continue, and thanks to the excellent training and education they receive, they will be fit in every respect and capable of entering any field. We are preparing for the arrival of the first batch, and the Cabinet has already approved the dedicated Agniveer Cell. We are actively working on this; ‘Devbhoomi’ has a high concentration of soldiers, and our soldiers, along with their families, are among our top priorities,” CM said.The Shobha Yatra will culminate at the revered Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, with devotees participating in the annual religious procession.Get the latest India News and Live updates. 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