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Tamil Nadu Bans 'Coldrif' Cough Syrup After Child Deaths In Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan

The Tamil Nadu government has banned the sale of cough syrup 'Coldrif' and ordered its removal from the market following suspicions linking it to the death of 11 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

India's Violent Crime Cases Fall 29% In A Decade, Riots Down 40%: Data

Violent crime in India has recorded a decisive decline over the past decade, with official data showing a significant drop across key categories including rape, dowry deaths, riots and murders.

On CCTV, Driver Kidnaps Mentally Challenged Woman, Sparks Massive Search

A mentally challenged woman was kidnapped by a truck driver from a building near a highway in Odisha.

2 Indians Killed In Accident Near Italy's Grosseto

Two Indian nationals from Nagpur have died in an accident near Grosseto in Italy, the Indian Embassy in Italy said on Friday.

Journalist TJS George Dies At 97

Renowned journalist and author Thayil Jacob Sony George, popularly known as T J S George, passed away at a private hospital here on Friday. He was 97.

Judicial Commission To Probe Zubeen Garg's Death, Says Assam Chief Minister

The Gauhati High Court has agreed to the Assam government's request for forming a judicial commission to look into the death of cultural icon and renowned singer Zubeen Garg, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said today.

Air India To Move 60 Domestic Flights To Delhi's Upgraded T2 From Oct 26

Air India will relocate 60 of its 180 domestic flights to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport's upgraded Terminal 2 from October 26.

Premium Brands May Be Available In All Liquor Stores In Delhi Soon

Delhi could soon see a fresh excise policy being implemented, with the draft expected to be ready within a month.

Gautam Adani Thanks "Every Hand, Heart" That Worked On Navi Mumbai Airport

Days before the Navi Mumbai International Airport will be inaugurated, Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani walked through its premises and met the staff that worked on it and will manage it.

Rain, Winds Push Delhi AQI To 'Satisfactory' Post-Dussehra

A combination of rainfall and steady winds helped Delhi avoid a sharp rise in pollution levels following Dussehra celebrations on Thursday, with the city recording improved air quality on Friday.

16-Year-Old Boy Drowns During Durga Idol Immersion In Ayodhya: Cops

The immersion of a Durga idol turned tragic in Ayodhya district when a 16-year-old boy drowned after slipping into a pond, police said on Friday.

No Toxins In Cough Syrup Linked To Children's Deaths, Probe On: Centre

Cough syrup samples linked to the deaths of children in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh did not contain toxins associated with kidney injuries, the Union Health Ministry said Friday.

MK Stalin Slams BJP For "No Genuine Concern" Over Karur Stampede

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday accused the BJP and the government led by it at the Centre, of "showing no genuine concern" over the tragic stampede in Karur.

Bank Holidays In October 2025: Check Full State-Wise Closures

October Bank Holidays: Banks across India will observe several holidays on account of festivals, state observances, and regular weekend closures.

Election Commissioners To Visit Patna To Review Poll Preparedness

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Vivek Joshi and S S Sandhu will visit Patna for two days beginning Saturday to review poll preparedness in Bihar, officials said.

Opinion | The Saudi-Pakistan Defence Pact Is Not About Them, But Someone Else

This defence pact - if it does indeed exist or is to be rolled out in its entirety - is aimed at different actors in Asia: West Asia, India, China and even Russia , even while the US rakes in the money.

Soldiers Fulfil Role Of Brother At Woman's Wedding, Guests Choke Up

In a deeply emotional moment, soldiers in Himachal Pradesh fulfilled the role of a brother at the wedding of a woman whose brother was killed in action in Arunachal Pradesh. Visuals showed many at the wedding stood with tears.

High Court Rejects Anil Ambani's Plea Against SBI's Fraud Tag For Accounts

The Bombay High Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by industrialist Anil Ambani challenging the State Bank of India's (SBI) decision classifying his and Reliance Communications' accounts as fraud.

Congress Leader Says There Was 'Something Amiss' About Op Sindoor, BJP Hits Back

Stirring up a controversy, a senior Congress leader has implied there was something amiss about Operation Sindoor, which was India's response to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.

Woman's Body, Hands And Legs Tied, Found In Blue Drum. "Friend" Drowned Her

After two sensational murders this year, involving the now-infamous blue drum, a similar case has emerged from Madhya Pradesh.