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Not Just High Uranium: Delhi's Groundwater Has More Toxic Chemicals, Says New Report
The latest Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) survey finds that 13-15% of Delhi's groundwater samples exceed safe uranium limits, but that's not all. Many wells also show high nitrate, fluoride, lead, salinity and dissolved-solid levels, posing risks
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ISIS-Backed Terrorist Plot Using Deadly Ricin Chemical Busted: Sources
A terrorist module operated by ISIS was planning chemical attacks across India using ricin a highly toxic substance extracted from castor beans when they are processed into castor oil sources in the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad told NDTV Friday.
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Toxic Chemical Found In Fake Labubu Dolls In Sweden, Steps To Verify Yours
Counterfeit Labubu dolls being sold in Sweden have been found to contain dangerously high levels of the plastic-softening chemical DEPH, according to the Swedish Chemicals Agency.
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'Only 9 Delhi AQI Posts Worked On Diwali': Top Court Told Of 'Missing Data'
Only nine of Delhi's 37 air quality monitoring stations were working on Diwali when the city was covered by a toxic smog of chemicals from 'green' firecrackers, vehicular pollution, and particulate matter from farm fires Supreme Court was told.
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City Doctors Report 50% Rise In Eye Problems As Smog Continues To Engulf Delhi
Doctors say that the toxic cocktail of smoke, particulate matter, and chemical residues released during firecracker burning is not only harmful for the lungs, but for the eyes as well.
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Cough Syrup Linked To Child Deaths In India Not Shipped To US: Drug Regulator
The US Food and Drug Administration confirmed on Friday that toxic cough syrups linked to children's deaths in India had not been shipped to the United States.
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Manipur Bans 2 Cough Syrup Brands Containing "Highly Toxic Chemical"
The Manipur government on Friday banned two brands of cough syrup found to contain a "highly toxic chemical".
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WHO Flags "Regulatory Gap", Export Risks After Cough Syrup Tragedy
Amid the nationwide outrage over children's deaths caused by adulterated cough syrups in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, the World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern over the "regulatory gap" in screening
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'Poison Fed As Medicine': They Had A Cold, A Cough Syrup Killed Them
16 children and a medicine that ended up killing them -- the cough syrup tragedy in Madhya Pradesh has exposed massive gaps in drug testing processes that led to children's deaths and left their families shattered.
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Red Fort Turning Black? Study Reveals Impact Of Delhi's Air Pollution On The Iconic Monument
The fort's red sandstone walls are turning black due to air pollution, specifically the high levels of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the air.
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Is Plastic Crockery Safe For Daily Use? Experts Raise Health And Safety Concerns
Plastic crockery may have been a practical kitchen staple for years, but it comes with growing concerns. Here's how to find out if your dinnerware is harming you.
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Shopping Bills, Receipts Have Toxic Chemicals That Can Get Absorbed In Skin
Experts have urged to decline printed receipts when possible or opt for digital receipts.
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4 AC Mechanics Found Dead In Delhi, Cops Suspect Suffocation From Gas Leak
Four AC mechanics were found dead in their sleep, allegedly due to suffocation from inhaling toxic fumes, possibly from leakage of chemicals used in AC servicing, inside their home in south Delhi.
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Trump Administration Eases Limits On 'Forever Chemicals' In Drinking Water
US President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced plans to ease limits on the amount of toxic "forever chemicals" allowed in drinking water, reversing what had been hailed as a landmark public health victory.
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New Study Finds Brain-Harming Chemicals In Kids' Mattresses; What Parents Need to Know
According to two new studies, babies' and children's mattresses and bedding emit toxic chemicals and flame retardants associated with developmental and hormonal disorders.
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Not Just High Uranium: Delhi's Groundwater Has More Toxic Chemicals, Says New Report
The latest Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) survey finds that 13-15% of Delhi's groundwater samples exceed safe uranium limits, but that's not all. Many wells also show high nitrate, fluoride, lead, salinity and dissolved-solid levels, posing risks
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ISIS-Backed Terrorist Plot Using Deadly Ricin Chemical Busted: Sources
A terrorist module operated by ISIS was planning chemical attacks across India using ricin a highly toxic substance extracted from castor beans when they are processed into castor oil sources in the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad told NDTV Friday.
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Toxic Chemical Found In Fake Labubu Dolls In Sweden, Steps To Verify Yours
Counterfeit Labubu dolls being sold in Sweden have been found to contain dangerously high levels of the plastic-softening chemical DEPH, according to the Swedish Chemicals Agency.
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'Only 9 Delhi AQI Posts Worked On Diwali': Top Court Told Of 'Missing Data'
Only nine of Delhi's 37 air quality monitoring stations were working on Diwali when the city was covered by a toxic smog of chemicals from 'green' firecrackers, vehicular pollution, and particulate matter from farm fires Supreme Court was told.
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City Doctors Report 50% Rise In Eye Problems As Smog Continues To Engulf Delhi
Doctors say that the toxic cocktail of smoke, particulate matter, and chemical residues released during firecracker burning is not only harmful for the lungs, but for the eyes as well.
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Cough Syrup Linked To Child Deaths In India Not Shipped To US: Drug Regulator
The US Food and Drug Administration confirmed on Friday that toxic cough syrups linked to children's deaths in India had not been shipped to the United States.
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Manipur Bans 2 Cough Syrup Brands Containing "Highly Toxic Chemical"
The Manipur government on Friday banned two brands of cough syrup found to contain a "highly toxic chemical".
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WHO Flags "Regulatory Gap", Export Risks After Cough Syrup Tragedy
Amid the nationwide outrage over children's deaths caused by adulterated cough syrups in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, the World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern over the "regulatory gap" in screening
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'Poison Fed As Medicine': They Had A Cold, A Cough Syrup Killed Them
16 children and a medicine that ended up killing them -- the cough syrup tragedy in Madhya Pradesh has exposed massive gaps in drug testing processes that led to children's deaths and left their families shattered.
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Red Fort Turning Black? Study Reveals Impact Of Delhi's Air Pollution On The Iconic Monument
The fort's red sandstone walls are turning black due to air pollution, specifically the high levels of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the air.
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Is Plastic Crockery Safe For Daily Use? Experts Raise Health And Safety Concerns
Plastic crockery may have been a practical kitchen staple for years, but it comes with growing concerns. Here's how to find out if your dinnerware is harming you.
-
Shopping Bills, Receipts Have Toxic Chemicals That Can Get Absorbed In Skin
Experts have urged to decline printed receipts when possible or opt for digital receipts.
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4 AC Mechanics Found Dead In Delhi, Cops Suspect Suffocation From Gas Leak
Four AC mechanics were found dead in their sleep, allegedly due to suffocation from inhaling toxic fumes, possibly from leakage of chemicals used in AC servicing, inside their home in south Delhi.
-
Trump Administration Eases Limits On 'Forever Chemicals' In Drinking Water
US President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday announced plans to ease limits on the amount of toxic "forever chemicals" allowed in drinking water, reversing what had been hailed as a landmark public health victory.
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New Study Finds Brain-Harming Chemicals In Kids' Mattresses; What Parents Need to Know
According to two new studies, babies' and children's mattresses and bedding emit toxic chemicals and flame retardants associated with developmental and hormonal disorders.
