New Delhi: The central government has undertaken a comprehensive and stringent audit of more than 700 cough syrup manufacturers across India in response to the recent spate of child deaths allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrups. The matter was raised in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, where Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel provided detailed information about the

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BENGALURU: In a display of renewed solidarity, Karnataka Chief Minister M. Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar met for a second breakfast meeting on Tuesday, underlining their intent to remain aligned amid ongoing speculation about a leadership change within the state Congress government. The meeting, held at Shivakumar’s residence in Sadashivanagar, Bengaluru, comes at a critical juncture

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New Delhi: Tragedy struck in the early hours of Monday when 18-year-old Arjun, the only son of a sanitation worker, died in a fire at a night shelter in Vasant Vihar, operated by SPYM NGO. Arjun reportedly re-entered the blaze to retrieve a smartphone he had bought with his own earnings, becoming trapped in the flames. Another resident, Vikas,

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Bareilly (UP): The body of a minor boy was discovered stuffed inside a metal box near bushes under the Nakatia river bridge along the Delhi–Lucknow National Highway in Bareilly’s Izzatnagar area on Tuesday, police said. Locals alerted authorities after noticing a foul smell emanating from the box. “When the box was opened, the body of a boy was

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Bengaluru: In a show of political camaraderie, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s Sadashivanagar residence on Tuesday for breakfast, where his favourite nati koli saaru (country chicken curry) was reportedly on the menu. Steaming idlis, nati koli fry, vada, and pongal were also served. The breakfast comes just days after the two leaders shared a meal amid speculation

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New Delhi: Germany views the upcoming India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as transformative for bilateral trade, investment, and defence cooperation, German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann said in an exclusive interview. Ahead of the India-EU Summit in January, Ackermann highlighted Germany’s backing for closer defence and security cooperation between India and the EU, including ongoing discussions on a submarine deal and expanded joint ventures in the defence sector.

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Kohima: The Investment and Development Authority of Nagaland (IDAN) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd (TKM) to strengthen the state’s health and education systems. Under the partnership, health-focused interventions will aim to upgrade essential facilities, expand access to services, and strengthen healthcare systems across both rural and urban areas. Education initiatives will focus on infrastructural development, digital

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Chennai: Chennai grappled with heavy rains on Tuesday as the remnants of Cyclone Ditwah, which weakened into a depression, lashed the city, prompting the cancellation of 18 domestic flights at Chennai Airport and the closure of schools and colleges. The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) placed 107 boats on standby to rescue residents from low-lying areas and transport them to relief centers if needed. The

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New Delhi – In a major step toward enhancing road safety, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)announced on Tuesday that commuters on national highways will soon receive real-time safety alerts through SMS, WhatsApp messages, and high-priority voice calls. The initiative, aimed at preventing accidents and ensuring timely warnings about potential hazards, is part of a larger push to

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New Delhi – The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated a formal investigation into an Air India aircraft after it was found to have operated on eight commercial flights without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC), a lapse that has raised serious safety concerns. Following the discovery, the regulator has grounded the aircraft immediately and directed the airline to

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