VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Revenge killing in Manesar: Sarpanch’s son guns down father’s killer out on parole Nine arrested in UK raids on Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in Crewe over ‘modern slavery’ and rape allegations | World News NEW DELHI: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday played down the tussle between Siddharamaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar over the chief ministerial post, saying that the party will resolve the “confusion as soon as possible.”This comes a day after Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara’s said that everyone in the ruling Congress party will welcome, if Kharge becomes the chief minister.While taking to reporters, Kharge rubbished the speculations and said that Sonia Gandhi takes decisions regarding him.”You (media), he (Parameshwara) and people at the top say that it is better if I become (the chief minister). But, more than fate, as per my ideology and as per my service to the party so far, Sonia Gandhi takes decisions regarding me,” he said.”But, that question does not arise now. There is already a chief minister here. If Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and I, together, have to take any decision in the direction of a change, it will take some time. Let’s wait and see,” he added.Supporters of deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar have been insisting on his on his elevation in lines with a rumoured power-sharing agreement with CM Siddaramaiah when the party won the 2023 assembly polls.Amid speculations about the leadership change in Karnataka, Parameshwara said on Wednesday that everyone in the ruling Congress party will welcome, if Kharge, a senior politician with a lot of experience, becomes the chief minister.A power struggle between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar intensified as soon as the Congress government in Karnataka completed its halfway mark in November last year. Several MLAs and MLCs from DKS camped in Delhi to push the party high command to make him the next chief minister.DK Shivakumar added to the speculations after he claimed that there had indeed been “a confidential understanding on leadership transition among five-six leaders” soon after Congress won a landslide in the 2023 elections.The deputy chief minister made the first reference to the power pact but stopped short of divulging more details. “This is confidential. I don’t want to speak publicly on this,” he said.The leadership tussle within the ruling party has intensified amid speculation about a possible change of chief minister after the Congress government completed the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20, 2025. The speculation has been fuelled by the reported “power-sharing” arrangement between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar at the time of government formation in 2023.After Congress won in Karnataka assembly in 2023, party high command was in a fix over the CM face. After days of deliberation, the party went ahead with Siddaramaiah’s name given his seniority and popularity. However, an agreement was reportedly reached that DK Shivakumar would take over the reins in the second half of the government.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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Yesterday, they filed their reply and raised no objection to the grant of bail, primarily on the grounds that he has cooperated with the investigating agency and has provided voluntary and purposeful cooperation. That is the language used by them. He has also provided the information and other data required during the investigation. The statement of the investigating officer was recorded, and no objection was raised.”Earlier, the court had dismissed Chandela’s interim bail plea, which was filed on the grounds of his mother’s illness, and had listed his regular bail application for further consideration.Chandela was arrested earlier this month after the ED conducted searches at multiple locations in Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Mumbai as part of its probe into a money laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal.The investigation pertains to financial dealings involving political consultancy firm I-PAC, which has worked with parties including the Trinamool Congress and DMK.Officials are also examining transactions linked to Vijay Nair, with sources indicating that certain payments made to the consultancy firm are under scrutiny as part of the broader probe.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. 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NEW DELHI: India remains among the countries bearing the highest burden of hepatitis-related deaths even as global efforts show progress, according to the WHO’s Global Hepatitis Report 2026, which warns that the world is off track to meet the 2030 elimination targets.The report flags viral hepatitis as a major public health threat, with over 1.3 million deaths globally in 2024—largely from hepatitis B and C, which together account for more than 95% of hepatitis-related deaths.Hepatitis B and C are viral infections that affect the liver and can remain silent for years before leading to cirrhosis and cancer.India figures prominently in the global burden. It is among ten countries that together account for nearly 69% of hepatitis B-related deaths worldwide and 58% of global hepatitis C deaths. India also has one of the largest hepatitis C burdens, ranking second after Pakistan; along with China, the three countries account for about 39% of global cases.According to WHO and ICMR estimates, India falls in the intermediate hepatitis B burden category, with a prevalence of around 2–4%, translating to nearly 40 million people living with chronic infection.“Despite vaccines and simple, affordable treatment, India continues to carry a high hepatitis burden due to gaps in vaccination coverage, unsafe exposures like needle sharing and razor reuse, and missed opportunities in screening — especially during pregnancy. The bigger problem is under-diagnosis, not treatment access. While prevalence has dropped sharply and free hepatitis C treatment has expanded, awareness, routine screening, and long-term treatment compliance remain weak. At the current pace, eliminating hepatitis C by 2030 looks unlikely, though it is achievable in the foreseeable future,” said Dr. Piyush Ranjan, Vice-chairperson, Institute of liver gastroenterology & pancreatico biliary science, Sir Gangaram Hospital.While there has been progress, it remains uneven. Globally, new hepatitis B infections have fallen by 32% since 2015 and hepatitis C deaths by 12%, but hepatitis B deaths have risen by 17%, pointing to gaps in diagnosis and treatment.An estimated 240 million people were living with chronic hepatitis B and 47 million with hepatitis C in 2024, yet treatment access remains limited—fewer than 5% of hepatitis B patients are on therapy and only about 20% of eligible hepatitis C patients have been treated.The report highlights that most hepatitis B infections occur in early childhood, often through mother-to-child transmission, while hepatitis C continues to spread through unsafe injections and blood exposure.Despite falling infection rates, progress is too slow to meet the 2030 target of sharply reducing new infections and deaths. The WHO has called for scaling up screening, treatment, vaccination and safer medical practices.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 MediaVideosWhy the India-Bangladesh Border Fencing Delay Is Under SC and High Court Scrutiny: ExplainedDRDO & Indian Navy Successfully Conduct Maiden Salvo Launch Of NASM-SR Missile System12 Killed, Dozens Injured As Pickup Collides With SUV On Indore–Ahmedabad HighwayNYC Mayor Mamdani Says He’ll Urge King Charles To Return Kohinoor DiamondRaghav Chadha Fallout: Who Really Wins and Loses in Punjab?Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘Missing Link’ Opens May 1: Faster Travel, Better Safety, No Extra Toll90-Year-Old Rejects Apology, Then Court Pushes ₹20 Crore Case to 2046Ganga Expressway Inaugurated: What ₹1,500 Toll Gets You on UP’s 594-km High-Speed Corridor | PM ModiUAE Quits OPEC In Big Oil Shake-Up: What It Means For India‘Siddaramaiah Ready To Step Down As Karnataka CM If Rahul Gandhi Asks’: Ex-Minister Rajanna123Photostories’Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2′: Akashdeep Saigal’s casting as Rio sparks meme fest online – have a lookTaking painkillers in summer? 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The bench said that this is a case of child rape and the survivor will have a lifelong scar and trauma if termination is not allowed. It added that the mother does not have permanent disability then it should be carried out.It also asked AIIMS to counsel parents of the survivor over the issue and said the decision has to be of the person concerned.”There are children for adoption. In this country we have lot of sympathies…There are deserted, abandoned children on the streets and even mafias on it. We have to look at them. This is an unwanted pregnancy of a 15-year-old child.”This is a curative petition. Unwanted pregnancy cannot be thrusted on a person. Imagine she is a child. She should be studying now. But we want to make her a mother. Imagine the pain, the humiliation the child has suffered in this,” the bench said.Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for AIIMS, mentioned the curative plea, and said the termination of pregnancy is not possible.”It will be a live baby with severe deformities. Minor mother will have lifelong health issues and cannot reproduce. Minor mother will have lifelong health issues. This child can be given for adoption. It has been 30 weeks now. It is a viable life now,” she said.The top court said the decision on termination has to choice of the survivor and her parents and AIIMS may help them take an informed decision.On April 24, a bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan had allowed the girl to medically terminate her pregnancy of 30 weeks. 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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