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Madhya Pradesh’s death toll from contaminated Coldrif syrup has reached 22, with two more children succumbing in Nagpur. CM Mohan Yadav accused Tamil Nadu of lacking cooperation in the probe. The syrup, produced by a Tamil Nadu-based company, was found to contain over 45% toxic diethylene glycol, raising serious nationwide safety concerns.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the swift action by the Jammu and Kashmir administration and security agencies following the Pahalgam terror attack. He said these measures had strengthened the region’s overall security. Shah chaired a high-level review meeting with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and top officials to assess the situation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer signed a £350 million missile deal and agreed on a £250 million naval engine project. Additionally, 64 Indian firms committed £1.3 billion in UK investments. These developments reflect strengthening defense ties and growing business confidence under the ongoing India-UK trade partnership.
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that Russia’s air defenses shot down an Azerbaijani airliner in December, killing 38 people. This marks his first public admission of responsibility for the incident. He made the statement during a meeting with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev at a summit in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
The Election Commission has directed political parties to avoid using AI tools to create deepfakes or spread misinformation online. Parties must clearly label AI-generated or digitally altered campaign content with terms like “AI-Generated” or “Synthetic Content.” The move aims to ensure transparency and prevent manipulation during elections through deceptive media.
CDSCO has launched audits and asked states to submit lists of cough syrup manufacturers following over 20 child deaths. Three syrups, Coldrif, Respifresh, and ReLife, were found to contain deadly diethylene glycol. CDSCO informed WHO and confirmed that none of the contaminated products were exported from India.
UK PM Keir Starmer announced that British universities, including Lancaster and Surrey, have received approval to establish campuses in India. Southampton already opened in Delhi, while others like York and Bristol will follow next year. The move marks a growing UK-India education partnership aimed at expanding global academic access and collaboration.
Garima Saikia, wife of late singer Zubeen Garg, urged eyewitnesses to come forward, saying the truth hasn’t surfaced even after 21 days. She appealed to stop politicizing his death and expressed doubts over the arrested individuals’ statements. Assam officer Sandipan Garg, Zubeen’s cousin, has been suspended and arrested in the case.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar defended Bengaluru’s traffic, comparing it to jams in London and other Indian metros. He argued congestion isn’t unique to the city. Shivakumar also claimed Karnataka’s freer media amplifies the issue, leading to greater noise online and in the press than in other states.
Donald Trump said he threatened massive tariffs on India and Pakistan, forcing them to stop fighting within 24 hours. He credited trade leverage for brokering multiple peace deals worldwide. Trump also praised his Middle East efforts, calling the Israel-Hamas ceasefire a significant achievement for regional peace.
The Supreme Court is set to hear Sahara India Commercial Corporation’s plea on October 14 for permission to sell properties, including Aamby Valley and Sahara Saher, to Adani Properties. Chief Justice B.R. Gavai stated a three-judge bench will be formed to hear the case, highlighting its significance and complexity.
A private aircraft lost control during takeoff from Mohammadabad airstrip in Farrukhabad and veered into bushes. On board were DMD Ajay Arora, SBI head Sumit Sharma, DPO Rakesh Tikoo, and two pilots. Local officials, including SDM, DSP and fire brigade responded. No casualties reported. An inquiry has commenced into the cause.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the first phase of US President Donald Trump’s peace plan between Israel and Hamas, expressing hope it will ensure lasting peace in the region. In a post on X, PM Modi praised Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s strong leadership and said the deal’s focus on hostages and aid would bring much-needed […]
The official notification for the first phase of MPTC and ZPTC elections in Telangana has been released. Nominations will be accepted from October 9 to 11. According to the schedule, polling will be held on October 23, and vote counting will take place on November 11. This marks the beginning of local body polls in […]
Madurai Airport received a bomb threat email, prompting swift action from authorities. CISF, police, and bomb squads conducted intensive checks across the facility, including parking and passenger areas. No explosives were found. A similar hoax email also targeted Hyderabad Airport, leading police to launch a probe to trace its source.