VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html ‘Strong contender at Test level’: Gavaskar’s verdict on Manav Suthar | Cricket News Mimoh recalls Mithun Chakraborty sleeping in parks and being chased by police: ‘After a National Award, he asked a reporter for food’ Will Lionel Messi return for Argentina’s friendly match against Iceland? 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Instead, anaemia estimates will come from the Indian Council of Medical Research’s Diet and Biomarkers Survey, which uses venous blood samples and is expected to provide more accurate results.The clarification comes amid debate over the absence of several indicators from the NFHS-6 Fact Sheets, which cover 101 key health, nutrition and demographic measures.Officials stressed that the Fact Sheets are only the first stage of data dissemination and not the final NFHS-6 report. A detailed National Report, to be released later, will contain additional indicators, analyses and methodological details.The ministry also rejected suggestions that key indicators had been dropped. According to officials, some data are now being generated through specialised surveys and administrative systems. For example, sanitation and clean cooking fuel coverage are tracked through dedicated surveys, while mortality and birth registration statistics continue to come from systems such as the Sample Registration System and Civil Registration System.At the same time, NFHS-6 has added new indicators, including population composition, elderly population share, financial inclusion, antenatal care utilisation, vaccination coverage, severe diarrhoeal disease prevalence and expanded breastfeeding measures.Officials said detailed family planning indicators, selected child health interventions, women’s health measures and HIV-related findings will be included in the full National Report.”The Fact Sheets are the first stage of dissemination. The detailed National Report will provide a much broader picture,” a senior Health Ministry official said.The ministry maintained that NFHS remains India’s largest household health survey and continues to be a key source of evidence for health policy and planning.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 MediaVideosIndia, Indonesia Deepen Strategic Partnership At High-Level Talks In New DelhiFire Breaks Out In Delhi’s New Friends Colony,8 Rescued As Firefighters Battle Smoke-Filled BuildingTMC Faces Fresh Crisis As Mamata Heads To Delhi Amid Reports Of Possible MP RebellionIndia-Bangladesh Border Tension Eases As BSF Says Stranded Bangladeshi Nationals Returned’Ghost Demolition’ In Surat: More Than 100 Homes Razed, Civic Body Denies Ordering ActionCockroach Janta Party Escalates Protest, Gives 7-Day Ultimatum Over Dharmendra Pradhan DemandWest Bengal Launches Statewide Madrasa Survey, Seeks Data On Legal Status, Infrastructure And Staff‘Why Congress Tied India’s Fate To Dollar?’: Nishikant Dubey Attacks CongressAdvisories Circulated Among Muslim Youth To ‘Stay Away’ From CJP’s Jantar Mantar ProtestStalin Claims TVK Government Survives On Former DMK Allies’ Support, Vows Political Comeback123PhotostoriesOrdering at a restaurant, helping with directions, and more: 7 simple ways to build a child’s confidence5 beautiful flowering creepers that double up as living curtainsCancer before 50? 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A social media post by an operative linked to the Sunil Meena Gang admitted to firing at residences of Gurpreet Singh Gill and Gurdeep Singh in separate attacks. Read full story Watch Ahead Of INDIA Bloc Meet, CPI(M) Asks Congress To Explain BJP ‘Deal’ Charge During Kerala PollsINDIA bloc meeting in Delhi amid alliance strainsThe INDIA bloc will hold a key meeting in New Delhi on Monday, with 23 parties confirming attendance. Leaders including Mamata Banerjee, Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav are expected to participate, though DMK and AAP may skip the meet amid internal tensions. Read full story Cockroach Janta Party intensifies protest over exam issuesCockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke said the agitation over alleged exam and recruitment irregularities will continue until Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns. After a large protest at Jantar Mantar involving thousands, Dipke said the movement would expand nationwide. Read full storyIndia dominates Afghanistan in one-off TestIndia tightened control of the one-off Test against Afghanistan after declaring at 564/8 in New Chandigarh. Debutant spinner Manav Suthar starred with 3/21 as Afghanistan slipped to 113/5 at stumps, still trailing by 451 runs. Read full storyRussian drone hits Chornobyl nuclear storage siteA Russian drone struck a spent nuclear fuel storage facility in Ukraine’s Chornobyl exclusion zone, Ukrainian officials said, causing damage but no radiation leak. The strike hit a building at the Centralised Spent Fuel Storage Facility, about 15 km from the old plant. Read full storyAbout 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. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTMC Faces Fresh Crisis As Mamata Heads To Delhi Amid Reports Of Possible MP RebellionIndia-Bangladesh Border Tension Eases As BSF Says Stranded Bangladeshi Nationals Returned’Ghost Demolition’ In Surat: More Than 100 Homes Razed, Civic Body Denies Ordering ActionCockroach Janta Party Escalates Protest, Gives 7-Day Ultimatum Over Dharmendra Pradhan DemandWest Bengal Launches Statewide Madrasa Survey, Seeks Data On Legal Status, Infrastructure And Staff‘Why Congress Tied India’s Fate To Dollar?’: Nishikant Dubey Attacks CongressAdvisories Circulated Among Muslim Youth To ‘Stay Away’ From CJP’s Jantar Mantar ProtestStalin Claims TVK Government Survives On Former DMK Allies’ Support, Vows Political ComebackVijay Launches Sweeping TASMAC Crackdown, Targets Alleged ₹1,600 Crore Revenue Leakage NetworkAmerican Centre Attack 2002: Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh, US Consul General Speak At Kolkata Event123Photostories5 beautiful flowering creepers that double up as living curtainsCancer before 50? 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INDIA united. Many parties look forward to meeting in the spirit of camaraderie.”Mamata Banerjee, party national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, Uddhav Thackeray, Akhilesh Yadav, Rahul Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge are among leaders expected to participate, according to news agency PTI.Key issues likely on agendaWhile the formal agenda of the meeting has not been announced, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said opposition parties remain united in their opposition to certain issues.While acknowledging that some parties would not attend, he stressed that they continued to oppose the BJP-led government.Ramesh accused the Centre of “snatching away the right to vote for millions of Indians”, “assaulting the Constitution daily”, targeting opposition leaders through investigative agencies, hurting livelihoods, fuelling inflation and compromising national interests through its foreign policy.DMK, AAP likely to skip meetingThe meeting, however, is taking place against the backdrop of visible tensions within the alliance.The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is unlikely to attend after accusing Congress of “betrayal” in Tamil Nadu.The fallout stems from Congress extending support to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam after the assembly elections despite contesting as part of the DMK-led alliance.DMK said its cadres remained deeply hurt by what it described as Congress’ actions following the elections and announced it would boycott the Delhi meeting.The Aam Aadmi Party is also unlikely to participate, according to PTI.CPM-Congress friction likely to surfaceAnother key issue hanging over the meeting is the dispute between Congress and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) over remarks made during the Kerala assembly election campaign.CPM general secretary MA Baby has written to Kharge seeking clarification over repeated allegations by Congress leaders that the CPM had an understanding with the BJP in Kerala.The letter argued that such accusations were inconsistent with the spirit of the INDIA bloc and questioned whether repeated calls by Congress leaders for investigations against former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan undermined opposition unity.Despite its objections, CPM has decided to participate in the meeting and will be represented by Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas.Sources cited by PTI said that Brittas is expected to raise the issue during discussions.BJP attacks opposition unityThe BJP has used the run-up to the meeting to question the cohesion of the opposition alliance.BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla claimed the alliance had “no mission, no vision, only confusion,” while Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi alleged there was “infighting and confusion” among opposition parties.Congress leader Pramod Tiwari, however, dismissed the criticism and urged observers to wait for the outcome of the meeting before drawing conclusions.With 23 parties confirming attendance and several fault lines still visible, Monday’s gathering is expected to test the INDIA bloc’s ability to maintain a united front against the BJP while managing growing differences among its constituent partners.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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