VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html SSC Stenographer exam 2026: Application for 731 Grade C, D posts ends soon; direct link to apply here Lil Jon shares about his emotional last trip with son Nathan Smith, says, ‘I saw how happy it made him’ ‘Iron grills, locked terrace’: How Delhi residential building became its own death trap Indian-origin doctor shares experience of UK driving test, says system is ‘strict but necessary’ | World News NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu’s 2026 assembly election has set the stage for a closely fought contest, with counting day expected to bring clarity after weeks of high-decibel campaigning and strong voter turnout.Trends will begin to emerge from 8am on May 4, as counting gets underway across the state’s 234 constituencies.Data will be released in real time on the Election Commission website, alongside live coverage, analysis, and seat tallies on The Times of India. Watch Tamil Nadu Exit Poll Stuns Panel As Axis My India Projects Up To 120 Seats For Vijay’s TVKPolling for the 2026 election was conducted in a single phase, with crores of voters participating across the state. Turnout remained robust, continuing Tamil Nadu’s trend of high electoral participation.Tamil Nadu recorded one of its highest-ever voter turnouts, exceeding 84.80%.The ruling DMK, led by chief minister MK Stalin, is seeking another term based on its governance and welfare initiatives.Meanwhile, opposition AIADMK, headed by Edappadi K Palaniswami, is aiming for a comeback. At the same time, TVK, led by Vijay, has emerged as a disruptive force, especially among urban and young voters.What exit polls predictedIn Tamil Nadu, while most exit polls indicate that the DMK-led alliance under chief minister M K Stalin is on course to retain power, Axis My India predicts the rise of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-politician Vijay.The Axis My India exit poll projected that TVK would get 98-120 seats in its debut election, DMK-led alliance 92-100 seats, and the five-party alliance led by BJP 22-32 seats. According to Axis My India, Vijay is also ahead of Stalin in terms of choice for the next chief minister. While Stalin was supported by 35 per cent of those polled, Vijay got the support of 37 per cent.Several other exit polls predicted that the alliance led by the ruling DMK will return to power in the state. People’s Pulse projected 125-145 seats for DMK-led alliance and 65-80 seats for AIADMK-led alliance, which includes BJP. It projected TVK getting two to six seats. Tamil Nadu has 234 assembly seats.Even conservative estimates suggest that TVK could influence outcomes in multiple constituencies by redistributing votes.According to exit poll projections by Matrize, DMK and its allies will get 122–132 seats and AIADMK and its allies 80–100 seats. It said TVK would get 0–6 Assembly seats.The exit poll by P-MARQ projected 125-145 seats for the DMK-led alliance, 60-70 seats for the AIADMK-led alliance, and one to six seats for TVK.People’s Insight projected 120-140 seats for the DMK-led alliance, 60–70 for the AIADMK-led alliance, and 30-40 seats for TVK.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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Here are some common mistakes you might be making unknowingly The $900 billion reason Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei keeps talking about AI taking away millions of jobs Image courtesy: ANI NEW DELHI: Tensions flared at the counting centre in Bhowanipore, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s assembly constituency, a day before vote counting, after her TMC alleged that two vehicles displaying BJP flags were allowed inside the secured premises where EVMs are stored.Banerjee’s main opponent in Bhowanipore is BJP leader and West Bengal’s leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari, her former aide.TMC workers claimed that CAPF personnel were strictly regulating entry into the counting centre, yet a suspicious vehicle was permitted inside despite no prior sightings in recent days. They further alleged that after they raised objections, security forces pushed them back nearly 100 metres from the site.The party also alleged that although officials initially said the vehicle would be removed, it remained parked for some time before leaving. However, an Election Commission official countered the claim, stating that the vehicle had merely passed along Harish Mukherjee Road and was allowed to proceed after checks by security personnel and police found nothing objectionable.The incident follows a series of similar allegations made by the TMC in recent days. On Thursday, Banerjee staged a four-hour sit-in outside the Sakhawat Memorial Girls School counting centre, protesting “unauthorised access” to strongrooms. Trinamool leaders and candidatea Sashi Panja and Kunal Ghosh also held demonstrations outside another counting facility, accusing authorities of irregularities amid the absence of TMC agents.Similar protests were reported on Saturday at counting centres in Asansol College in Paschim Bardhaman and Barasat Government College in North 24 Parganas, where the ruling party’s workers claimed CCTV cameras were briefly switched off. The Election Commission rejected all such allegations, maintaining that surveillance systems remained fully operational.Meanwhile, BJP spokesperson Sajal Ghosh dismissed the claims, accusing the TMC of making baseless allegations out of fear of defeat and questioning whether the party was anticipating an electoral loss.West Bengal’s elections were conducted in two phases, with voting held on April 23 in 152 constituencies and on April 29 in the remaining 142 seats. Both phases saw a record voter turnout exceeding 90%.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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NHRC issues notice to Centre, states ‘Raja Shivaji’ box office collection Day 3 [LIVE]: Riteish Deshmukh starrer is inching towards the Rs 30 crore mark on first Sunday Ac Explosion Causes: Why are ACs exploding? Here are some common mistakes you might be making unknowingly Hyderabad man hits mother-in-law with helmet during ride, fakes ‘seizure’ fall; wife uncovers truth on CCTV, gets him arrested NEW DELHI: The risk of being hospitalised in India doubles after the age of 45 and rises sharply among the elderly, signalling a shift in the country’s healthcare burden, according to the latest National Sample Survey Office (NSO) data for the last 365 days.The survey shows that hospitalisation rates climb from 23 per 1,000 people in the 30–44 age group to 42 per 1,000 among those aged 45–59, and then nearly double again to 81 per 1,000 in those aged 60 and above. In comparison, only 15 per 1,000 people aged 15–29 required hospital care over the year. Hospitalisation among children aged 0–4 (34 per 1,000) is also higher than among adolescents and young adults, pointing to a dual burden at the two ends of the age spectrum.The data point to a clear transition, with healthcare demand increasingly driven by middle-aged and older populations. Experts say this reflects a rising burden of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart conditions and respiratory illnesses, which become more common with age and often require hospital treatment.“The sharp rise in hospitalisation after 45 reflects a systemic gap in preventive healthcare. Lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension, obesity, fatty liver and heart disease are accumulating earlier, but structured screening and risk modification are not keeping pace,” said Dr Rommel Tickoo, Director, Internal Medicine, Max Hospital, Saket.“If India invests in early detection, routine metabolic screening, cardiovascular risk assessment, and primary care strengthening, we can significantly reduce avoidable hospital admissions in later decades,” he added.State-wise differences are stark. Kerala reports among the highest hospitalisation rates, with about 186 elderly persons per 1,000 admitted in a year—more than double the national average. Other regions such as Lakshadweep and Tripura also show elevated levels, while some northeastern states report lower rates. Experts say higher rates in states like Kerala may also reflect better access to healthcare and higher detection of illnesses.Among the elderly, hospitalisation rates are higher for men (93 per 1,000) than women (69 per 1,000), while differences are smaller or reversed in younger age groups.The trend highlights growing pressure on hospitals as India’s population ages. With more people living longer and developing long-term conditions, demand for inpatient care is expected to rise further in the coming years.The NSO data, based on hospitalisations over the past year (excluding childbirth), underline the need for stronger primary healthcare, early detection and better management of chronic diseases to reduce avoidable hospital admissions. The findings suggest India’s healthcare needs are shifting rapidly towards middle-aged and elderly populations.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. 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. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIAF Rescues Two Children Stranded On Water Tank in Siddharthnagar, UP Using Mi-17 HelicopterMassive Fire in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar Building, 9 Dead as Rescue Operations Continue in ShahdaraPune Child Rape-Murder Sparks Protests, Highway Blocked Near Navale Bridge‘Reminder To Those Who Misuse State Power’: Pawan Khera Jabs Assam CM After SC Anticipatory BailUS Retains India on Special 301 Priority Watch List, Flags Patent Regime, Enforcement GapsCourt Rejects Nida Khan’s Anticipatory Bail in TCS Nashik Harassment and Conversion CaseCensus 2027 To Begin In UP From May 2026 With 5 Lakh Personnel, & Caste Data InclusionHome Minister Amit Shah Meets Sonam Wangchuk & Other Leaders in Leh Ahead Of TalksChhattisgarh IED Blast Kills 4 DRG Personnel During Defusal Operation Near Kanker-Narayanpur BorderIndia-Bound LPG Tanker Sarv Shakti On The Move Across Strait Of Hormuz: Why It Matters?123PhotostoriesAkshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha, Ajay Devgn, Ranbir Kapoor: Celebs who love pulling pranks on co-stars17-year-old ‘Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025′: 7 stunning photosPrincess Charlotte celebrates 11th birthday: 5 interesting facts about the Princess who’s an equal in the league of Queen Elizabeth II7 life lessons from Sundar Pichai that actually apply to your everyday lifeHow to make South Indian Onion Uttapam for Sunday breakfastRoyal deja vu! 5 times Queen Camilla’s wardrobe looked strikingly similar to Princess Diana’s10 beautiful and unique baby girl names with the letter “S”’The Devil Wears Prada 2’: Emily Blunt’s most iconic momentsMorning affirmation at 5 am: Affirmations that help you hear yourselfFrom Samay Raina roasting Sunil Pal and Navjot Singh Sidhu to Kapil Sharma pulling Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay’s leg over the India’s Got Latent controversy—highlights from The Great Indian Kapil Show123Hot PicksAssam key constituenciesKerala key constituenciesPuducherry election resultsTamil Nadu constituenciesAjay Pal SharmaBengal Poll RecordHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingUS Germany relationsBank Holiday MayVande Bharat expressLPG cylinder price hikeMumbai missing linkPetrol, Diesel, LPG priceCBSE Class 12th ResultNEET 2026: Exam-day guideBSE AP SSC Class 10th ResultIPL Orange Cap ‘CSK are becoming dangerous’: R Ashwin’s bold take after Gaikwad’s form turnaround UPTET 2026 registration ends today at upessc.up.gov.in: Check detailed OTR process here Anushka Sharma backs idea of screen-free, no-network summer holidays with kids: ‘A place where no one is selling you anything’ Premanand Maharaj Ji: Love quote of the day by Premanand Maharaj ji: “True love is…” ‘I will burn you, just watch’: Bengaluru man pours petrol on son during fight NEW DELHI: Even as the Supreme Court has stepped in to examine how brain death is certified in India, asking for an expert committee from AIIMS to weigh in on whether additional tests such as electroencephalogram (EEG) and angiogram are needed, experts say these may not be necessary as existing protocols already have adequate checks and balances.Hearing a petition alleging malpractices in brain death certification, a two-judge bench said it would seek expert opinion from AIIMS on the safety and viability of such tests. The court asked the head of AIIMS’s neurology department to constitute a committee, which, according to sources, is yet to be formed.The plea, filed by Kerala-based medic and activist S Ganapathy, alleged that patients who may not be brain dead are sometimes declared so to facilitate organ donation. It also questioned the reliability of the apnea test—the standard method used to confirm brain death—calling it subjective and claiming that the legal requirement of videographing the procedure is often not followed.Under the existing legal framework, brain death certification follows a strictly defined protocol. Dr Manjari Tripathi, head of neurology at AIIMS, said the process is governed by Form 10 under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994. “Brain stem death has to be certified by a panel of four independent doctors, including a neurologist or neurosurgeon, and confirmed twice with a minimum gap of six hours. The process is carried out with due diligence and seriousness,” she said.Experts said additional tests could add to the system burden. EEG is not routinely recommended for brainstem death certification, while angiogram is used only in select cases where the apnea test cannot be performed. Globally, the apnea test remains the gold standard. These criteria are clearly laid down and cannot be altered, said experts. Brain death is the irreversible loss of all brain function, including the brainstem; while the heart may continue to beat on life support, the person cannot breathe or regain consciousness and is medically considered dead, unlike in coma where some brain activity remains.The court’s move comes amid a persistent gap between potential and actual organ donation. Despite a large pool of potential donors, only about 1,100 deceased donations take place annually in India, or 0.77 per million population.A recent multi-institutional study, including researchers from AIIMS Delhi, Dr Deepak Gupta, found fewer than half of doctors had formal training in brain death certification and flagged inconsistencies in clinical practice, leading to under-recognition of eligible cases. These gaps often result in “silent brain deaths”, where patients meet criteria but are not formally declared, eliminating the possibility of organ donation.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. 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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Are the emotional sobs and tears from chopping onions the same? Passenger held after opening emergency exit on moving flight at Chennai airport ‘Not anymore’: Ukraine hits two shadow fleet tankers carrying oil near Russia, launches 300+ drones NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of nine lives in a devastating fire that broke out in a residential building in the Vivek Vihar area of Shahdara in the national capital. In a post on X, the Delhi chief minister conveyed her condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident. “The fire incident in a building in Vivek Vihar is extremely tragic. The loss of 9 lives in this accident has left me deeply distressed. Treatment of the injured in the accident is ongoing at the nearest hospital, and I pray for their swift recovery. In this hour of grief, my condolences are with the affected families. I pray to God to grant them the strength to endure this difficult time,” the Delhi CM wrote. According to Delhi Police, the fire broke out early Sunday morning in a four-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar, resulting in the death of nine people and leaving at least one person injured. Police said that five members of a family residing on the second floor lost their lives. The deceased have been identified as Arvind (60), his wife Anita Jain (58), their son Nishant Jain (35), daughter-in-law Anchal Jain (33) and their one-and-a-half-year-old grandson, Master Akash Jain. From the first floor, Shikha Jain (45) succumbed to the incident. Another family residing on the third floor also lost their lives in the tragic incident. The deceased include Nitin Jain (around 50 years), his wife Shailey Jain (around 48 years), and their son Samyak Jain (approximately 25 years). One injured individual, identified as Naveen Jain (48), is currently undergoing treatment at a nearby hospital, officials said. Meanwhile, BJP MLA from Shahdara, Sanjay Goyal, also expressed grief over the incident. He stated that a short circuit is suspected to be the primary cause of the fire, which broke out in a building located in Block B of Vivek Vihar and rapidly spread across all four floors, leading to the casualties. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the exact cause of the fire, while rescue and relief efforts remain ongoing.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIAF Rescues Two Children Stranded On Water Tank in Siddharthnagar, UP Using Mi-17 HelicopterMassive Fire in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar Building, 9 Dead as Rescue Operations Continue in ShahdaraPune Child Rape-Murder Sparks Protests, Highway Blocked Near Navale Bridge‘Reminder To Those Who Misuse State Power’: Pawan Khera Jabs Assam CM After SC Anticipatory BailUS Retains India on Special 301 Priority Watch List, Flags Patent Regime, Enforcement GapsCourt Rejects Nida Khan’s Anticipatory Bail in TCS Nashik Harassment and Conversion CaseCensus 2027 To Begin In UP From May 2026 With 5 Lakh Personnel, & Caste Data InclusionHome Minister Amit Shah Meets Sonam Wangchuk & Other Leaders in Leh Ahead Of TalksChhattisgarh IED Blast Kills 4 DRG Personnel During Defusal Operation Near Kanker-Narayanpur BorderIndia-Bound LPG Tanker Sarv Shakti On The Move Across Strait Of Hormuz: Why It Matters?123PhotostoriesDiljit Dosanjh fashion: 5 iconic looks that broke style rulesFrom firing near Kapil Sharma’s Kap’s Cafe to Bishnoi gang’s warning: All you need to know about the ongoing controversyThe 10-minute smart freezer tricks you will wish you knew before every vacationAkshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha, Ajay Devgn, Ranbir Kapoor: Celebs who love pulling pranks on co-stars17-year-old ‘Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025’: 7 stunning photosPrincess Charlotte celebrates 11th birthday: 5 interesting facts about the Princess who’s an equal in the league of Queen Elizabeth II7 life lessons from Sundar Pichai that actually apply to your everyday lifeHow to make South Indian Onion Uttapam for Sunday breakfastRoyal deja vu! 5 times Queen Camilla’s wardrobe looked strikingly similar to Princess Diana’s10 beautiful and unique baby girl names with the letter “S”123Hot PicksAssam key constituenciesKerala key constituenciesPuducherry election resultsTamil Nadu constituenciesAjay Pal SharmaBengal Poll RecordHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingUS Germany relationsBank Holiday MayVande Bharat expressLPG cylinder price hikeMumbai missing linkPetrol, Diesel, LPG priceCBSE Class 12th ResultNEET 2026: Exam-day guideBSE AP SSC Class 10th ResultIPL Orange Cap KKR vs SRH Live Score, IPL 2026: Ajinkya Rahane marshals KKR as they brace for Sunrisers batting assault JK Bank apprentice recruitment 2026 apply online ends today for 614 posts at jkb.bank.in; check direct link here Janhvi Kapoor gets candid about drinking alcohol frequently after traumatic experience: ‘Felt the need to get drunk’ With just 36 hours to exam, NEET aspirant’s dream buried under rubble in MP Man used fake Tinder profile to send strangers to ex’s home, convicted in UK Court | World News IUML leader Panakkad Munavvar Ali Shihab Thangal (File photo/Facebook) NEW DELHI: Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader Panakkad Munavvar Ali Shihab Thangal on Sunday made it clear that the party would back whichever decision the Congress takes on its chief ministerial candidate, a day before votes will be counted for the Kerala assembly elections held on April 9.“We do not have any particular opinion on the chief ministerial candidate. We will stand by the decision taken by the Congress high command. That has been the precedent. Everybody expects a UDF wave. All exit polls predict a UDF victory. We believe so, too., he told reporters in Malappuram. The IUML is a key constituent of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), which exit polls have projected to unseat the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) led by chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and return to power after a decade. Thangal’s remarks followed comments from senior IUML leader MK Muneer, who also stressed that the decision on the chief ministerial candidate rests with the Congress high command.“The (leadership) decision has to be made by their (Congress’) high command. The UDF has full confidence that the final decision will be unanimous and accepted by all constituents. Congress has capable leadership and a decision could be taken without delay after the election results are announced,” Muneer told reporters in Kochi on Saturday. Reports suggest that the leading contenders for the chief minister’s post include Congress general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal, leader of opposition in the Kerala assembly VD Satheesan, and senior leader Ramesh Chennithala. Venugopal serves as a Lok Sabha MP, while Satheesan and Chennithala have both contested key assembly seats in Kerala.(With PTI inputs)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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