Cough syrup deaths in MP, Rajasthan: Apart from Coldrif, these 2 syrups also flagged by WHO

Following child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrups in India, the WHO has warned of potential export risks via unregulated channels. While India’s drug regulator confirmed diethylene glycol in some products, it stated none were exported. Karnataka conducted random checks and found no substandard cough syrups, banning suspected contaminated products.

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Bengaluru Metro fare hike: MP Tejasvi Surya alleges discrepancies in BMRCL’s fare fixation report, calls for correction

Namma Metro’s fare hike faces renewed controversy. Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has pointed out significant discrepancies in the fare fixation committee report. He alleges BMRCL’s calculations for cost increases and fare revisions are illogical. Surya claims the actual fare increase should be much lower. Experts also highlight flaws in BMRCL’s data and the committee’s…

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Trump-Xi meeting still on! ‘Substantial communication’ between US-China, says US treasury secretary; What’s next?

Despite escalating trade tensions, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent remains optimistic about a meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi in South Korea. He stated that substantial communication occurred over the weekend following China’s imposition of rare-earth export controls. Bessent emphasized that the US will not accept these restrictions and is seeking global support to de-escalate…

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