In a grave public health alert, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning against the use of three India-manufactured cough syrups, including the widely distributed Coldrif, following the deaths of at least 14 children in Madhya Pradesh. The syrups, found to contain dangerously high levels of diethylene glycol (DEG)—a toxic industrial solvent—have been…
The investigation into the sudden death of iconic Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has intensified, with key witnesses including co-singer Satabdi Borah and three Assamese expatriates from Singapore appearing before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Guwahati on October 13, 2025. The probe, which has gripped Assam and the wider Northeast…
In a major political development ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has officially announced its seat-sharing formula, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal (United) [JDU] contesting 101 seats each in the 243-member Assembly. The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) led by Chirag Paswan has been…
In a landmark moment for Asian cricket, Pakistan captain Babar Azam etched his name into the record books during the 1st Test against South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, becoming the first Asian batter to surpass 3000 runs in the World Test Championship (WTC). The historic feat came on October 12, 2025, as…
In a remarkable ascent that underscores India’s pharmaceutical prowess, Pankaj Ramanbhai Patel, chairman of Zydus Lifesciences, has emerged as Gujarat’s second richest billionaire, trailing only Gautam Adani. According to the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025, Patel’s net worth has surged to a staggering Rs 84,510 crore, placing him among the top five pharma entrepreneurs…
The seat-sharing negotiations within Bihar’s Mahagathbandhan alliance have hit a major roadblock, with the Congress party rejecting the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s (RJD) offer of 52 seats for the upcoming 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. The impasse has shifted the spotlight to a high-stakes meeting between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav in Delhi, scheduled…
In a dramatic turn in the investigation into the death of legendary Assamese singer-composer Zubeen Garg, his close aide Arun appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Assam’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on October 12, 2025, demanding immediate action and justice. Arun, who was among the four individuals who lit Garg’s funeral pyre, made…
In a significant diplomatic outreach, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on October 11, 2025, urging him to apply similar pressure on Russia as he did in brokering the Gaza ceasefire. The conversation came just hours after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect, ending weeks of…
In a sharp political attack that has reignited historical debates, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak accused Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav of siding with the very forces that once “crushed democracy” by imposing the Emergency in 1975. Speaking at a press briefing in Lucknow on October 11, 2025, Pathak criticized SP’s growing…
In a development that could have far-reaching implications for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has formally requested video footage and a verified transcript of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s alleged remarks against State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Agarwal. The move follows a complaint filed by the Bharatiya Janata…
