VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Britney Spears checks into rehab: Ex-husband, Kevin Federline, is ‘happy’ that the singer is getting help Step inside Virat Kohli’s ₹80 crore Gurgaon mansion where a unique hanging swimming pool steals the show The karmic lesson you must learn based on your birth date KKR’s Blessing Muzarabani banned for two years for picking IPL over PSL Uae Nafis Programme: UAE expands Nafis benefits till 2040 with monthly salary support and unlimited child allowance | World News Photo credit: ANI NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on Tuesday conducted a door-to-door campaign in Vellore ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in the state.During his campaign, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader stopped at a local tea shop, where he drank tea and interacted with residents in Vellore, often referred to as the Fort City of Tamil Nadu.The DMK has fielded sitting MLA P Karthikeyan from the Vellore constituency, setting up a rematch against S R K Appu of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). In the 2021 Assembly elections, Karthikeyan had defeated Appu by a margin of 9,181 votes, or 5.1 per cent.The Muslim community is expected to play a key role in the constituency, with a population share of 24.28 per cent in Vellore city, according to the 2011 Census.Earlier on Monday, Stalin had said that the DMK would defeat the NDA alliance in the assembly elections, saying the “Tamil Nadu team” would prevail over the “Delhi team”.Addressing a public meeting in Ranipet district, he accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of raising the issue of delimitation to divert attention from concerns such as LPG shortages and the depreciation of the Indian rupee against the US dollar.”In the 2026 democratic war, I have come so that we shall defeat the Delhi team and make the Tamil Nadu team win. BJP is now taking the delimitation in hand. People are facing trouble without gas, and the Indian rupee has gone high against the dollar. So, to divert attention, the BJP is trying to take the delimitation issue now. This delimitation is the biggest in Indian history. If they are hiding it and trying to implement it, then surely they are against Tamil Nadu,” Stalin said, news agency ANI reported.He also described the party’s election manifesto as a “superstar” and announced a welfare scheme aimed at women voters. Under the proposal, the DMK plans to provide an Rs 8,000 coupon to women for purchasing new home appliances or exchanging existing ones.Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, with counting scheduled for May 4.The main contest is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, which includes the Indian National Congress, DMDK and VCK, and the NDA led by AIADMK, along with BJP and PMK. Actor-turned-politician Vijay is also set to make his electoral debut with his party TVK, potentially turning the contest into a three-way fight.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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How much will Iran lose? The cost of Trump’s Hormuz blockade External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a telephonic converstaion with his counterpart Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar. Sharing the details of the conversation, Jaishankar said that the talks “covered different aspects of the West Asia situation.”This is a developing story. Details to follow…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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It also proposed interest-free loans up to Rs 50 lakh for women-led cooperatives, self-help groups, and MSMEs, along with a mandate that 20% of procurement in manufacturing units be sourced from such groups.The party has also proposed women safety measures in its manifesto such as zero FIR reporting, victim-witness protection, and special fast-track courts for heinous crimes, including sexual offences. The party also promised 100% blind spot-free CCTV coverage in buses, schools, and universities, along with better utilisation of the Nirbhaya fund.For farmers, the BJP said it would enhance benefits under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi by adding a Rs 3,000 top-up to the existing Rs 6,000 annual support.Tamil Nadu will go to the polls in a single phase on April 23, with counting scheduled for May 4.The main contest is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, which includes the Indian National Congress, DMDK and VCK, and the National Democratic Alliance led by the AIADMK with the BJP and PMK as allies.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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Cardiovascular diseases account for nearly 28% of all deaths, while more than 100 million people are living with diabetes, with millions more at risk. “One in five deaths in India is directly attributed to poor diet,” said Dr Ambuj Roy, professor of cardiology at AIIMS, Delhi.In its latest guidance, the AHA shifts the conversation away from diet trends and quick fixes to what people actually eat every day. It calls for meals built around vegetables, fruits and whole grains, along with healthier protein sources such as dals, beans, nuts and fish. It also recommends replacing butter and animal fats with plant-based oils and choosing foods that are minimally processed.Dr Roy said such principles can be adapted locally. He pointed to the Mediterranean diet as a proven model for reducing heart risk, adding that similar anti-inflammatory Indian diets can be built using locally available ingredients such as mustard oil, peanut oil, seasonal fruits, vegetables, millets, legumes, nuts and traditional spices. “Minimising ready-to-eat packaged food, biscuits and savouries can reduce heart disease risk by up to 30%,” he said.At the same time, the AHA calls for limiting ultra-processed foods, added sugars, excess salt and saturated fats. Packaged snacks, sugary drinks, refined flour items and processed meats are major contributors to rising obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.Echoing this, Dr Ravinder Goswami from the endocrinology department at AIIMS said conditions like diabetes, hypertension and coronary artery disease often overlap and require similar lifestyle changes. He stressed portion control—“eat slightly less than your appetite”—along with mindful eating and avoiding distractions like screens during meals.He also cautioned against refined carbohydrates such as maida-based foods and advised cutting down on deep-fried items and repeatedly heated oils. Choosing whole fruits over juices and opting for roasted instead of fried snacks can make a significant difference, he said.Urban lifestyles are compounding the risk, with food delivery and quick-commerce making high-calorie, high-salt foods easily accessible. The AHA also advises limiting alcohol and says people should not start drinking for perceived heart benefits.“Simple habits like daily walking, sunlight exposure, and watching your weight are as important as what you eat,” Dr Goswami said, adding that visible weight gain is itself a warning sign.Doctors say the risk builds over time through daily habits, not occasional indulgence, and with lifestyle diseases rising among young Indians, what you eat every day shapes your long-term health.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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