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Three cough syrups recalled, ordered to stop production: Drug regulator CDSCO informs WHO
India | Oct 09, 2025, 11:47 PM ISTThe 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 | Oct 09, 2025, 09:37 AM ISTCough 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 | Oct 08, 2025, 04:53 PM ISTColdrif 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 | Oct 08, 2025, 04:25 PM ISTTwo 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 Both these syrups are being withdrawn from market.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 | Oct 07, 2025, 11:47 PM ISTThe 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 | Oct 06, 2025, 08:23 PM ISTThe 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 | Oct 06, 2025, 07:10 AM ISTCough 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 | Oct 05, 2025, 12:49 PM ISTCough 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 | Oct 04, 2025, 08:11 PM ISTThe 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 | Oct 04, 2025, 11:55 AM ISTCough 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 | Oct 04, 2025, 07:38 AM ISTStar 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 | Oct 03, 2025, 06:48 PM IST11 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.
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11 children dead after consuming fake cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, probe underway
India | Oct 03, 2025, 02:07 PM ISTFake cough syrup case: A two-year-old child died in Bharatpur of Rajasthan and another child died in Sikar. In this way, 2 children died in Rajasthan.
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Madhya Pradesh: Six children die of kidney failure after consuming cough syrups, ban enforced
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 01, 2025, 06:33 PM ISTFear is growing in Chhindwara over a possible cough syrup tragedy after six children died from kidney failure, prompting the district collector to impose a ban on Coldrif and Nextro-DS syrups. The deaths, which raised suspicion that the medicines may have played a role, are being probed.
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27 illegal madrasas under scanner in Madhya Pradesh for alleged conversion racket, NHRC seeks report
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 01, 2025, 08:17 AM ISTThe NHRC has issued a notice to the Madhya Pradesh government following allegations that 27 madrasas are involved in the forced religious conversion of 556 Hindu children. The commission has demanded a report within 15 days.
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MP shocker: Father shoots 17-year-old daughter dead, dumps body in river in suspected honour killing
Crime | Sep 29, 2025, 09:12 AM ISTA 17-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh's Morena was allegedly killed by her father in a suspected honour killing. Police said the man shot her and dumped the body in the Kwari River, which was later recovered by SDRF. The case has sparked outrage in the region as an investigation is underway.
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Madhya Pradesh shocker! 5-year-old beheaded in front of mother in Dhar; accused lynched by mob
Crime | Sep 27, 2025, 06:17 PM ISTThe accused was identified 25-year-old Mahesh Meda, who arrived at the resident of one, Kalu Singh, on a motorcycle. Singh and his wife asked Mahesh who he was, when he suddenly attacked their son, Vikas, with an axe-like object.
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Bhopal: No entry without ID proof, CCTV mandatory at all pandals; guidelines issued for Garba events
Madhya Pradesh | Sep 22, 2025, 10:12 PM ISTBhopal Garba events: Several large-scale Garba events are organised at different locations in Bhopal, drawing crowds in the lakhs. In view of security concerns, the district administration has taken this step.
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MP: Row erupts over non-Hindu entry ban in Garba pandals, Hindu groups introduce new rules
Madhya Pradesh | Sep 19, 2025, 08:57 AM ISTIn Madhya Pradesh, Navratri festivities have sparked a political storm as Hindu groups and BJP leaders demand a ban on non-Hindus entering Garba pandals. Organisers have been asked to implement stricter rules including tilak, kalawa, and ID checks.
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New India is fearless against nuclear threats, striking terror at enemy's doorstep: PM Modi in Dhar
India | Sep 17, 2025, 01:38 PM ISTPM Modi in Dhar: PM Modi highlighted that the journey towards a developed India is built on four foundational pillars: women, youth, the poor, and farmers. Schemes related to these pillars have been dedicated to the nation to foster inclusive growth.