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MP cough syrup deaths: 2-year-old's body exhumed for autopsy; SIT to probe pharma company

This two-year-old girl is the only victim whose autopsy was conducted so far. A special investigation team has been constituted to probe the deaths. The team will visit Tamil Nadu to look into the operations of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, manufacturer of Coldrif.

Uttar Pradesh bans coldrif cough syrup after 14 deaths in Madhya Pradesh

The order also prohibits the import and export of the cough syrup in government and private institutions until further notice. Authorities have emphasised strict compliance with the instructions to ensure public safety.

Darjeeling tragedy: Why India's landslide warning system remains a race against time

While the India Meteorological Department accurately predicted the recent heavy rain in Darjeeling, pinpointing the exact moment a landslide will occur remains a formidable scientific challenge.  

Uttarakhand weather alert: Trekking suspended in Chamoli amid rain, snowfall forecast

Uttarakhand weather alert: The Meteorological Department has predicted rain in several districts, including Chamoli, and snowfall in areas with an altitude of 4,000 meters or more between October 5 and 7, due to which trekking activities have been suspended in the high Himalayan regions.

Toxic Delhi is eating away Lal Quila walls: What’s the ‘Black Fort’ mystery?

The 'black crust' phenomenon is progressive. It starts as a thin, removable layer but hardens into a destructive crust that compromises the structural fabric of the monument.

Jammu rain alert: Schools shut, Vaishno Devi Yatra suspended till Oct 7 amid IMD warning

Vaishno Devi Yatra is expected to resume on Wednesday, October 8, depending on weather conditions. Heavy rains have caused widespread damage in several parts of the Jammu division. In Rajouri district, homes, farmlands, and roads were affected, with landslides blocking key routes and disrupting movement.

Delhi weather today: IMD issues orange, yellow alerts as heavy rains lash capital

Delhi weather today: Neighboring cities, including Ghaziabad and Noida, were placed under a yellow alert, while Gurugram also came under an orange alert during the same period. According to the IMD’s nowcast viewed at approximately 1:20 am on Monday, Delhi’s orange alert remained in effect till 3:42 am and Gurugram’s warning was valid till 2:08 am.

Darjeeling landslide: 28 dead, many still missing; Bhutan warns West Bengal as Tala dam overflows

West Bengal Flood Alert: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said its team in Alipurduar has been placed on “the highest alert level”.

Jaipur's SMS hospital fire kills 7 ICU patients, several still critical; PM Modi, Amit Shah express grief

The Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital said that the blaze originated from a suspected short circuit in the trauma ICU on the hospital’s second floor.

Cuttack violence explained: What sparked unrest in Odisha town, and why 36-hour curfew and internet blackout?

Odisha's Cuttack communal violence news: The government on Sunday night also imposed prohibitory orders in 13 police station areas. Police Commissioner S Dev Datta Singh said the orders will be effective for 36 hours from 10 pm on Sunday.

Who is Dr Praveen Soni? Madhya Pradesh doctor who prescribed deadly cough syrup to children

Following the deaths of infants linked to contaminated cough syrup in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, authorities has ordered the immediate suspension of Dr Praveen Soni, a pediatrician.

Invited by friend for party, school teacher gang-raped by four gym trainers in Gurugram

The woman, who teaches foreign languages at a noted school, lives in Gurugram with her husband. She met one of the accused, Gaurav, 37, from Himachal Pradesh, at a party in September.

Delhi-Mumbai highway to open next year: Know travel time and route

With a total length of 1,380 km, the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will be India’s longest, crossing through six major states — Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.

Kurgaon declared most beautiful village in Maharashtra's Palghar

Eight villages in J&K's Palghar have been selected for the 'Beautiful Village Award' under the R R (Aaba) Patil Beautiful Village Award Scheme implemented by the state rural development department for the 2023-24 financial year.

After Bareilly violence, accused’s baraat ghar razed in ‘routine’ demolition drive

BDA Vice-Chairman (V-C) Dr Manikandan, who was present during the drive, said it was a routine action and was not linked to the Bareilly violence.

Suspecting affair, man slashes wife’s nose in broad daylight in MP’s Gwalior

The incident occurred near a hotel when the woman, a resident of Ramtapura, was on her way to work at a local dairy in Tansen Nagar. She has been living separately from her husband and is currently renting a home in Char Shahar Naka in Gwalior.

Navi Mumbai airport to power 2 lakh jobs, place city among global aviation hubs like London and Paris

Spanning 1,160 hectares, NMIA is being developed under a public-private partnership between Adani Airport Holdings (74%) and CIDCO (26%). Its lotus-inspired design combines Indian heritage with sustainable engineering.

Bengaluru: Caught lover cheating, married woman ends life in hotel room opposite to his

The woman, married to a financier and mother of two daughters, had been in an extramarital relationship with her married neighbour, an auditor, for the past few years

How safe is your child online? The Kerala case that exposes dark side of dating apps

Kerala Police charged 14 people, including government workers, with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy. The group allegedly befriended the boy through a dating app before the attacks occurred.

Guards assault woman in Amrapali Golf Homes in Noida | Video

The clip captured some guards of Noida’s Amrapali Golf Homes Society physically assaulting a woman after she came out in support of fellow residents.

Bengaluru firm under scanner for defrauding job seekers with fake Canada offers, visa promises

Bengaluru police have registered a case of cheating against Ninan Lawrence, the director of Owlspriority India Pvt Ltd, and four employees Vijaya Durga, Thota Akhil, Tabassum Naz, and Vinay Kotari.

Himachal Pradesh braces for heavy rain, hailstorm and thunderstorm; IMD issues orange alert for Oct 6

The orange warning has been issued for Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Sirmaur, and Lahaul and Spiti districts in Himachal Pradesh on October 6.

Truck driver kidnaps mentally challenged woman in Odisha, caught on cam

The kidnapping incident has sparked outrage over the brazen manner in which she was abducted.

IMD forecasts moderate rain with thunderstorms and lightning across Tamil Nadu

The districts under warning with heavy rain include Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Ranipet, Vellore, Tirupattur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Ariyalur, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Perambalur, Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Pudukottai, Kallakurichi, Salem, Tiruvannamalai.

IMD issues cyclone 'Shakti' warning for Maharashtra; heavy rains expected from October 4-7

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rains in the interior parts of Maharashtra, particularly in East Vidarbha and parts of Marathwada

Bengaluru woman 'forced' by husband to have sex with foreign clients

Accused Syed Inamul Haq is also accused of marrying her without disclosing that he was already married.

'Vahan puja' India's true 5-star safety standard? Hyderabad Tesla owner tags Elon Musk in viral post

New Tesla Model Y: Dr Praveen Koduru shared photographs of the event on the social media platform X. The images show his red electric SUV adorned with a large garland outside a temple.

Chhindwara cough syrup scare: 9 children die of kidney failure in 3 weeks; over 1,400 under watch

Chhindwara syrup death: Health officials in both Madhya Pradesh and neighbouring Rajasthan have raised concerns after a similar death was reported in Sikar a few days ago.

Fingers chopped, wrist slashed: Father butchered before his children's eyes in Maharashtra

The men proceeded to chop off his fingers and slash his right wrist. They also struck him repeatedly on the head and neck before stabbing him multiple times.  

Russian woman lists down observations after working 12 years in Bengaluru - 'Indian office culture ...'

Her observations included both caring, compassionate side of colleagues as well as the more challenging aspects of workplace culture in India. She even raised several work complexities in India.

Sabarimala missing gold: What explains the disappearance from Kerala's richest temple?

The heart of the scandal lies in the "dwarapalaka" (guardian deity) idols at the temple's entrance. According to a report filed by the temple’s vigilance officer, the gold covering of these idols was removed and sent for re-plating in 2019.  

Winter knocking early? Delhi braces for strong western disturbance - rain, hail and more from Oct 5

Experts indicate that cold northwesterly winds will start blowing from the hills towards the plains after the departure of western disturbances.  

Sabarimala gold-plating row deepens; Kerala Devaswom Minister defends probe, opposition raises allegations

Opposition Leader V D Satheesan has alleged large-scale irregularities. He pointed out that the Dwarapalaka (door guardian) idols, gold-plated in 1999 with a 40-year warranty, were inexplicably sent for replating in 2019.

Sabarimala gold scandal: Who is Unnikrishnan Potti, the Bengaluru-based mediator under probe?

Now settled in Bengaluru, Unnikrishnan Potti is suspected of being involved in money lending and faces accusations in two criminal cases in Thiruvananthapuram.  

Leh violence: Ladakh bodies oppose magisterial inquiry, call for impartial judicial probe

The violence on September 24 resulted in the deaths of four individuals, Jigmet Dorjay, Rinchen Dadul, Stanzin Namgial, and Tsewang Tharchin, and left several others injured.

Spiti cold desert to turn into stargazers' paradise as Himachal eyes tourism boost

In a novel programme, the state is establishing a stargazing facility in Kaza and promoting the unique offering across the high-altitude districts of Lahaul and Spiti and Kinnaur.

Sambhal mosque taken down, marriage hall demolished; 2nd crackdown in 4 months

11 dead as tractor carrying Durga idols for immersion plunges into lake in MP's Khandwa

Officials said around 30 persons were riding on the tractor at the time of the accident.

Rajasthan health dept denies cough syrup role in death of 2 kids

To further clarify, the CHC submitted its medicine stock ledger, which showed no supply of the syrup in July. It also confirmed in writing that the boy was given other medicines, such as Montelucast syrup, Omnacortil, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate, creams, and injections, but no cough syrup.

High alert in UP's Bareilly division, drones deployed, internet services suspended for 48 hours

According to a notification issued by the home department, mobile internet, broadband and SMS services across four districts of Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly division will remain suspended from 3 pm on October 2 till 3 pm on October 4.

Caught on camera: Youths set off fireworks from moving car in Gurugram, police probe underway

The incident occurred on the Dwarka Expressway in Gurugram on September 23. In the video, fireworks could be seen launching from the roof of the Scorpio while a man was filming the act from the sunroof of the Creta.

Sindoor Khela in pics: Women bask in festivities

On Vijayadashami, West Bengal bids farewell to Goddess Durga with the vibrant Sindur Khela ritual, where married women smear vermilion on each other, praying for prosperity, long life, and family harmony

20,000 cops on ground in Delhi on Dussehra ahead of PM Modi visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Dussehra celebration organised by the IP Extension Ramleela Committee in East Delhi's Patparganj. He is scheduled to arrive at the venue at around 6 pm.

Plot to kill comic Munawar Faruqui busted in Delhi, 2 Goldy Brar gang members arrested

According to investigators, both men had been taking instructions from foreign-based gangster Rohit Godara, who was working with Goldy Brar and Virender Charan, to kill stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui.

Beyond tourism: How Statue of Unity sparked social and economic changes in Gujarat

The Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat, not only honours the Iron Man of India but also serves as a beacon of cultural pride and economic opportunity. The surrounding area has been transformed into a vibrant tourist hub, featuring attractions like Ekta Nursery and evening laser shows, making it a complete family experience.

Portals of Kedarnath Dham to close on Oct 23, Badrinath Dham to close on Nov 25 for winter season

The date for the ceremonial closure of the Badrinath and the Kedarnath Dhams was decided on Vijayadashami. A grand religious ceremony was held in the afternoon at the Badrinath temple premises to determine the closure date.

Haryana class 2 student hung upside down, beaten by school driver on principal’s orders

The incident took place at a private school in Panipat, Haryana, on August 22. The boy, who had recently joined the school, was scolded by Principal Reena for not completing his homework. Following the complaint, police arrested both Principal Reena and driver Ajay.

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