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Following nine paediatric deaths; MP bans lethal cough syrups, urge TN govt to initiate probe

MP Orders Ban on Cough Syrup Linked to Pediatric Deaths, Urges Tamil Nadu Inquiry

The Chief Minister on his X handle wrote on Saturday, "The deaths of children in Chhindwara due to Coldrif syrup are extremely tragic. The sale of this syrup has been banned in the state. The sale of other products manufactured by the concerned company is also banned. The syrup manufacturing factory is located in Kanchipuram. The state government had urged the Tamil Nadu government to investigate the matter. The investigation report was received this morning. Strict action has been taken based on the report." Oct 4, 2025
'I Love Muhammad' row: Tension continues in Karnataka's Belagavi, 11 detained

11 Detained as Belagavi Grapples with 'I Love Muhammad' Controversy

According to police, the stone-pelting incident occurred on Friday evening during the 'Urs' procession. While the procession was underway, "I Love Muhammad" slogans were raised. When objections were raised, the mob resorted to stone pelting near the Khadak Galli area. Oct 4, 2025
She'll do anything to stay in headlines: BJP hits out at Mehbooba Mufti's youth protest remarks

'She'll do anything to stay in headlines': BJP attacks Mehbooba Mufti over youth protest remarks

Earlier, taking to X, the PDP chief had said, "From Uttarakhand to Ladakh and across the border in Kashmir, Gen Z is rising. Because when your future feels bleak and your dreams are shattered -- resistance knows no borders. These are young people who toiled for a future, studied hard, followed every rule, and held on to a ray of hope. But now they see the promise of that future slipping away. They aren't just protesting. They are confronting power with raw truth because the very system they were told to believe in, has failed them catastrophically." Oct 4, 2025
Amid Shutdown, Trump Blocks $2.1B in Chicago Funding

Amid Shutdown, Trump Blocks $2.1B in Chicago Funding

On Wednesday, the administration froze $26 billion for 16 Democratic-leaning states, including $18 billion for transit projects in New York, the home state of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Oct 4, 2025
Court Challenge Launched Against Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Orde

Court Challenge Launched Against Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Order

"The Proclamation's imposition of a draconian fee is unprecedented. No President has, without Congressional authorization and by fiat, imposed a market-wide penalty for purported misuse of a program—disregarding and overriding an existing, complex statutory scheme—on employers seeking to hire workers under a visa program Congress created specifically for that purpose," it said. Oct 4, 2025
PM Modi Welcomes Gaza Hostage Breakthrough, Praises Trump's Peace Drive

PM Modi Welcomes Gaza Hostage Breakthrough, Praises Trump's Peace Drive

In a post on X on Saturday, PM Modi said: "We welcome President Trump's leadership as peace efforts in Gaza make decisive progress. Indications of the release of hostages mark a significant step forward. India will continue to strongly support all efforts towards a durable and just peace." Oct 4, 2025
PM Modi to unveil youth-focused schemes worth Rs 62,000 crore tomorrow

PM Modi to unveil youth-focused schemes worth Rs 62,000 crore tomorrow

The programme for the launch of the youth initiative at Vigyan Bhawan here, will also feature the Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh, the fourth edition of the National Skill Convocation, organized in accordance with the Prime Minister's vision, where 46 all-India toppers from Industrial Training Institutes under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will be felicitated, according to a PMO statement issued on Friday. Oct 3, 2025
Will seek legal intervention to secure GST funds: CM Siddaramaiah

Will seek legal intervention to secure GST funds: CM Siddaramaiah

Responding to the shortfall in Central grants, he said that out of an estimated Rs 17,000 crore in grants due from the Centre, only Rs 3,200 crore has been released to Karnataka. While 18 per cent of Central funds are allocated to Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka receives only 3.5 per cent. Oct 3, 2025
Musicians remanded to 14-day police custody in Zubeen Garg death case

Musicians remanded to 14-day police custody in Zubeen Garg death case

Following proceedings that lasted for nearly an hour, the two were sent back to the CID headquarters for further interrogation, police sources confirmed. Investigators revealed that Goswami and Mahanta were reportedly in Singapore at the time of Garg's death, a detail that has now come under sharp scrutiny. Oct 3, 2025
IAF achieved longest-range kill, left Pakistan paralysed: Air Force Chief on Op Sindoor precision

IAF achieved longest-range kill, left Pakistan paralysed: Air Force Chief on Op Sindoor precision

Speaking to reporters, Air Marshal A.P. Singh highlighted the strategic success of the mission, stating, "We were able to penetrate deep into enemy territory and execute strikes with high precision." He credited India's robust air defence infrastructure for playing a pivotal role in the overall plan, enabling seamless coordination and protection of assets during the operation. Oct 3, 2025
From honeytraps to hashtags: ISI eyes 300-400 influencers in India

From honeytraps to hashtags: ISI eyes 300-400 influencers in India

An Intelligence Bureau official said that the ISI planned to rope in nearly 300 to 400 influencers with a huge following into their network. What is interesting is that these influencers are lured into the network more for likes and views rather than just money. It is a package deal, which involves money, free travel, and with this comes the likes and views. Oct 3, 2025