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Punjab has banned Coldrif cough syrup after it was linked to 14 child deaths in Madhya Pradesh. Tests found it substandard. Other states, including UP, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, have followed with bans or advisories. Two more syrups, ReLife and Respifresh TR, were also flagged for excessive toxic diethylene glycol levels.
Thirumangalam Police arrested two men for drug peddling near Padi Kuppam Main Road in Chennai. One accused, Abdul, is the son of BJP Minority Morcha national secretary Syed Ibrahim. Police found cocaine, ganja, and banned substances during the search after a tip-off, while another suspect fled the scene amid ongoing investigations.
A Bengaluru woman reported a frightening Uber auto ride. She alleged the driver refused to drop her at her destination. After an argument, he became aggressive and tried to hit her. She also noted the auto’s number plate differed from the app. Uber India and Bengaluru Police have responded, requesting details to investigate the incident.
Russia has launched fierce attacks on Ukraine, targeting nine regions with over 500 drones. At least five civilians were killed, including four in a single strike, and several others injured. Ukrainian President Zelensky accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilians and vital infrastructure in the ongoing assault, escalating the humanitarian crisis.
Sukhwinder Singh Calcutta, son of a former sarpanch, was shot dead in Sehna village, Barnala. Police arrested three suspects—Harjinder Singh, Gurdeep Das, and Jagwinder Singh—recovering the weapon and vehicle used. A monetary dispute appears to be the motive. All accused have prior criminal records. Investigations continue, with no political angle found yet.
A six-year-old boy from Rajasthan’s Churu district died after reportedly consuming dextromethorphan-based cough syrup. His condition worsened after medication, leading to his referral to JK Lon Hospital in Jaipur, where he died. While doctors cite meningitis, the family blames the syrup. Officials have launched an investigation. The drug’s past blacklisting raises concern.
Two UP police constables, Rahul Kumar and Sachin Kumar, tried to help a prisoner escape Dasna jail using a private vehicle. Suspicious prison authorities stopped them when they insisted on taking only one inmate instead of six. Both constables were suspended, a case filed, and further investigation is underway.
Manoj, a 33-year-old man, was arrested for allegedly cheating job seekers with false promises of airport jobs. One victim lost ₹20,500 after being lured by a fake ₹35,000/month offer. Following raids across Delhi, police nabbed Manoj in Bijwasan after a three-day investigation. He had been operating under the guise of a recruiter and then vanished.
Heavy rain triggered landslides in Darjeeling’s Jasbir village near Mirik, killing two people. An iron bridge connecting Mirik and Kurseong collapsed, severing key routes. Roads between Darjeeling hills, Siliguri, and Sikkim were blocked or submerged. Rescue teams are working amid disrupted connectivity and worsening weather conditions.
Delhi Crime Branch registered FIRs against ex-CBI officers Vinod Pandey and Neeraj Kumar for alleged evidence tampering and intimidation from 1999 to 2001. The Supreme Court ordered an independent investigation after dismissing appeals and condemning two decades of inaction. The probe is now ongoing, with strict cooperation directives and potential arrests.
The US military conducted a lethal strike on a suspected narco‑trafficking vessel near Venezuela and killed four men, sustaining no US casualties. According to Secretary Hegseth, the boat was carrying substantial narcotics and linked to designated terrorist groups. This marks at least the fourth such Caribbean operation in recent weeks.
Rajasthan Police arrested Bajrang Singh, a former NSG commando involved in the 26/11 Mumbai anti-terror operation, for allegedly leading a cannabis smuggling racket. The arrest took place at night in Ratangarh, Churu. Inspector General of Police Vikas Kumar confirmed the operation and Singh’s role as the alleged kingpin.
A tragic incident occurred today where 4 people died and many others were injured after being hit by the Vande Bharat Express train in Bihar’s Purnia. Injured people were admitted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Railway police handed over the dead bodies into custody and started an investigation. However, the cause of the accident […]
Four people were injured in a stabbing and car-ramming attack outside a synagogue in Manchester’s Crumpsall area on Yom Kippur. Police shot the suspected attacker within minutes. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the horrific act. A major incident was declared, with emergency services responding swiftly.
As per the National Crime Records Bureau 2023 Report, Telangana has recorded an increase in crimes against women. The state registered 23,679 cases in 2023 compared to 22,065 in 2022. Telangana stood at 88.1% in the charging sheet, which is more than the national average of 77.6%. Uttar Pradesh is in the top list among […]