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  OPINION | Lost eyesight due to PVC guns: Who is responsible?

  India | October 24, 2025 15:39 IST

  To make a pipe gun, two PVC pipes are joined and filled with potash or calcium carbide. Some water drops are dropped on this chemical and the ignition is carried out by using a lighter.

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  MP: 'Carbide gun' sold openly on Diwali, over 150 children face threat to eyesight in Bhopal

  Madhya Pradesh | October 23, 2025 18:30 IST

  A viral social media trend involving a homemade "carbide gun" has caused chaos in Madhya Pradesh, leaving over 300 injured and 150 hospitalised in Bhopal. The cheap PVC pipe-based gun, made using calcium carbide and water, continues to be sold openly despite repeated warnings.

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  India's largest airbase set to come up in MP's Khajuraho spanning over 1,000 acres | Details here

  India | October 22, 2025 17:27 IST

  Khajuraho is set to become the site of India's largest Air Force base, with the Defence Ministry starting initial processes for land acquisition. Around 1,000 acres have been earmarked near the airport for this.

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  Fire at three-storey building in Madhya Pradesh's Indore; 11-year-old killed, five injured

  Madhya Pradesh | October 18, 2025 12:04 IST

  An 11-year-old boy died of suffocation and five family members were injured after a fire broke out in a three-storey house in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, early Saturday.

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  Rajat Patidar's unbeaten century puts Madhya Pradesh in command against Punjab

  Cricket | October 16, 2025 23:11 IST

  Rajat Patidar scored an unbeaten 107 to help Madhya Pradesh reach 305/6 at stumps on Day 2, leading Punjab by 73 runs in their Ranji Trophy opener. His 147-run stand with Venkatesh Iyer (73) turned the game after MP were 155/4 in response to Punjab’s 232.

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  MP: Muslim cop chants 'Jai Shri Ram', shuts lawyer who accused her of being anti-Sanatan | WATCH

  Madhya Pradesh | October 16, 2025 8:31 IST

  The alleged incident took place on October 14 when the CSP, Hina Khan, tried to stop the recital of Ramayana at a Hanuman temple by advocate Anil Mishra because of the prohibitory orders. Mishra branded Khan 'anti-Sanatan', but the cop stayed calm and chanted 'Jai Shri Ram'.

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  Madhya Pradesh Ladli Behna Scheme: CM Mohan Yadav transfers Rs 1,541 cr, announces hike to Rs 1,500

  Madhya Pradesh | October 12, 2025 21:04 IST

  Madhya Pradesh Ladli Behna Scheme: At the event, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav highlighted the upcoming Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal river-linking project, which is expected to significantly boost agricultural productivity in the Sheopur region.

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  Satish Sanpal Jabalpur Journey Inspires the Younger Generation and Entrepreneurs

  Brand Content | October 10, 2025 18:06 IST

  His rise from a humble town in Madhya Pradesh to becoming an influential global entrepreneur has made him an inspiring figure.

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  Three cough syrups recalled, ordered to stop production: Drug regulator CDSCO informs WHO

  India | October 09, 2025 23:47 IST

  The WHO stated that it is closely monitoring recent media reports from India regarding clusters of pediatric illnesses and deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

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  Cough syrup row: Owner of Sresan Pharma which made Coldrif arrested over children's deaths

  India | October 09, 2025 9:37 IST

  Cough syrup deaths: Owner of pharma company that made Coldrif syrup arrested from Chennai.

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  Coldrif cough syrup tragedy: Madhya Pradesh SIT probes factory linked to child deaths | Details

  India | October 08, 2025 16:53 IST

  Coldrif cough syrup tragedy: The SIT also visited the drug company’s registered address in Chennai to gather further details. According to officials, the owner of the company had left the premises three days earlier.

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  OPINION | Cough syrup deaths: Game of greed and negligence must end

  India | October 08, 2025 16:25 IST

  Two more cough syrups Re-life and Respi-Fresh TR, made in Gujarat, have been found to contain 136 times more diethylene glycol than is required. Both these syrups are being withdrawn from market.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, October 7, 2025

  India | October 07, 2025 23:47 IST

  The Punjab Government has banned the sale and use of Coldrif cough syrup, the move coming in the wake of deaths of 16 children in Madhya Pradesh, linked to consumption of the medicine.

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  Cough syrup-children death row: CM Mohan Yadav transfers state drug controller, suspends 3 officials

  Madhya Pradesh | October 06, 2025 20:23 IST

  The Chief Minister said strict action will be taken against those responsible for the tragic deaths of children, and no negligence will be tolerated. Yadav directed officials to confiscate stocks of the banned Coldrif cough syrup from shops in the state.

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  Cough syrup deaths: 2 children die in MP's Betul after allegedly consuming 'Coldrif'; probe launched

  Madhya Pradesh | October 06, 2025 7:10 IST

  Cough syrup deaths: Officials in Betul said the two children died due to kidney complications. In a statement, Amla Block Medical Officer Dr Ashok Narware said it has not been confirmed whether they died due to the consumption of the cough syrup, adding that he has ordered an inquiry.

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  Cough syrup deaths: Doctor arrested, suspended for prescribing Coldrif medicine in MP's Chhindwara

  India | October 05, 2025 12:49 IST

  Cough syrup deaths: The Coldrif Syrup controversy originated in Parasia, Chhindwara, after several children allegedly became critically ill, and some tragically died, following the consumption of the cough syrup.

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  Cough syrup deaths: Madhya Pradesh CM bans Coldrif, announces Rs 4 ex-gratia for deceased children

  Madhya Pradesh | October 04, 2025 20:11 IST

  The government has prohibited the sale of 'Coldrif' syrup throughout Madhya Pradesh and launched raids to confiscate any remaining supplies. Families of the children who died will be provided with financial aid, CM Mohan Yadav said.

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  Cough syrup deaths: Rajasthan govt suspends drug controller, halts distribution of Kaysons medicines

  India | October 04, 2025 11:55 IST

  Cough syrup deaths: The state govt has reaffirmed its earlier advisory, while the Drug Controller General of India clarified on Friday that cough syrup should typically be administered only to children over five years old, and must never be given to those younger than two under any circumstances.

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  Rajat Patidar named new Madhya Pradesh captain for Ranji Trophy 2025-26

  Cricket | October 04, 2025 7:38 IST

  Star India batter Rajat Patidar was recently announced as the new captain of Madhya Pradesh for the upcoming Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season. He will hope to carry forward his form as skipper ahead of the new season.

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  Cough syrup deaths: Centre issues advisory for states, says tests found no link to kidney failure

  India | October 03, 2025 18:48 IST

  11 children died in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan over the past few days after reportedly consuming cough syrups, some prescribed by doctors, while other bought directly from a pharmacy.