Darjeeling News Live: PM Modi ensures monitoring, says 'My thoughts are with the bereaved families'

"Authorities are closely monitoring the situation in Darjeeling and the surrounding areas affected by heavy rainfall and landslides. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. Wishing the injured a quick recovery," PM Modi tweeted.

Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh: The Drugs Department raided an Ayush firm in Chhindwara after 10 children died from Coldrif Cough syrup.

PM Modi condoles loss of lives due to a bridge mishap in Darjeeling

"Deeply pained by the loss of lives due to a bridge mishap in Darjeeling. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon," Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote.

"The situation in Darjeeling and surrounding areas is being closely monitored in the wake of heavy rains and landslides. We are committed to providing all possible assistance to those affected," he said.

BJP to hold protest demanding the arrest of Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim after 12 people die due to electrocution during Navratri.

Amid reports of the death of 11 children in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district due to the consumption of Coldrif cough syrup, Director of Colors Hospital in Nagpur, Ritesh Agarwal, said that they haven't identified the main cause of the kidney complications in children who consumed cough syrup in Chhindwara.

Regarding the few children referred to Nagpur, Agarwal said the child admitted to the hospital was in critical condition after developing severe kidney problems, including swelling and high creatinine levels, following a fever and inability to pass urine for 24 hours. -- ANI

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted 11 accused involved in connection with the terror attack on a police station in Punjab that was orchestrated by a banned Khalistani outfit, officials said.

The arrested accused have been charged on Saturday under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Arms Act, and Explosive Substances Act. The chargesheet was filed before a special NIA court in Mohali, Punjab, an official statement said.

Another 11 accused identified in the case are absconding. -- PTI

Telangana: Waterlogging witnessed in parts of Hyderabad city following heavy rainfall.

Shi Vaishno Devi Shrine Board tweets, "In view of the inclement weather advisory issued by IMD, Vaishno Devi Yatra shall remain suspended from 5th to 7th October 2025 & will resume on 8 October."