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Union Health Ministry to Review Cough Syrup Use and Drug Quality in Meeting with States

Union Health Ministry to Review Cough Syrup Use and Drug Quality in Meeting with States

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In an effort to enhance the safety and regulation of pharmaceutical products, the Union Health Secretary is scheduled to lead a virtual meeting with top health officials from all States and Union Territories, according to sources within the Health Ministry. The high-level conference will include participation from Principal Secretaries, Health Secretaries, and State Drug Controllers. Discussions will focus on two main areas of concern: the appropriate use of cough syrups and the broader issue of maintaining stringent quality standards in drug production. This initiative follows international scrutiny over incidents involving contaminated syrups, particularly those affecting children…
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Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage Halted Temporarily Amid Weather Concerns

Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage Halted Temporarily Amid Weather Concerns

Katra (Rajeev Sharma): The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has announced a brief suspension of the Vaishno Devi Yatra following a weather advisory issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The pilgrimage will remain on hold from October 5 to October 7, with plans to resume on October 8, 2025. The official update, shared via the Shrine Board’s social media handle, cites safety concerns due to anticipated rough weather conditions in the Trikuta Hills region, where the revered shrine is located. The forecast includes heavy rainfall and potential landslides, which could endanger the safety of pilgrims trekking the steep…
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CM Dhami Approves ₹986 Crore for Statewide Development Projects Across Infrastructure, Connectivity, and Governance

CM Dhami Approves ₹986 Crore for Statewide Development Projects Across Infrastructure, Connectivity, and Governance

Dehradun, October 4, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved financial sanctions totaling ₹986 crore for diverse development initiatives spanning urban infrastructure, rural empowerment, transportation, flood protection, and heritage restoration. The funding, drawn from both state and centrally sponsored schemes, aims to accelerate Uttarakhand’s growth trajectory while strengthening grassroots governance.Administrative Infrastructure Upgrades in Key DistrictsMajor allocations include the construction of a non-residential building in Barakot tehsil (Champawat), new residential quarters in Officers’ Colony (Haridwar), a meeting hall at the tehsil office (Pauri Garhwal), and a new office complex with a workshop and storeroom at Lohaghat Bus Station (Champawat).…
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Keir Starmer to Visit India for First Time as UK Prime Minister, Focus on Trade and Strategic Ties

Keir Starmer to Visit India for First Time as UK Prime Minister, Focus on Trade and Strategic Ties

New Delhi, October 4, 2025: United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer will undertake his first official visit to India from October 8 to 9 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Saturday.During the visit, both leaders will meet in Mumbai on October 9 to review progress under the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, guided by Vision 2035 — a decade-long roadmap for cooperation in trade, technology, defence, climate, health, and education.The two prime ministers will also engage with top business and industry leaders to discuss new opportunities arising from the recently signed…
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Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna Reportedly Exchange Rings in Private Hyderabad Ceremony

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna Reportedly Exchange Rings in Private Hyderabad Ceremony

Hyderabad, Oct 4, 2025: South Indian film stars Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have reportedly gotten engaged in an intimate ceremony held in Hyderabad, according to sources close to their families.While neither actor has issued an official confirmation, reports indicate that the engagement took place around 11:15 a.m. on Friday at Deverakonda’s residence. The event was attended only by close family members, and no pictures from the ceremony have been released so far.The two, long rumored to be in a relationship, are said to be planning their wedding for February 2026. Their strong on-screen chemistry in films such as Geetha…
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PM Modi lauds Trump as Hamas agrees to release Israeli hostages: Significant step

PM Modi lauds Trump as Hamas agrees to release Israeli hostages: Significant step

National Times Bureau :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised US President Donald Trump role in brokering peace in Gaza, hours after Hamas accepted parts of Trump's 20-point peace plan. “We welcome President Trump’s leadership as peace efforts in Gaza make decisive progress. Indications of the release of hostages mark a significant step forward,” PM Modi said in a statement on X. Hamas accepted certain parts of Trump's Gaza peace plan, including ending the war, Israel's withdrawal, the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian captives, aid and recovery efforts, and opposition to Palestinian expulsion from the territory - hours…
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Stop terrorism if wants to stay on World map: Army Chiefs blatant warning to Pakistan

Stop terrorism if wants to stay on World map: Army Chiefs blatant warning to Pakistan

National Times Bureau :- Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday warned Pakistan that if it continues to sponsor terrorism, India will not show the same restraint in "Sindoor 2.0" as it did during Operation "Sindoor 1.0", and that Pakistan must change its ways if it "wants to exist geographically". "India is fully prepared this time. We will not show the restraint we exhibited during Operation Sindoor 1.0. This time, the action will be such that perhaps Pakistan will have to think whether it wants to exist geographically. If Pakistan wants to continue with its position in geography, it should…
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Uttarakhand Raises Compensation for Wildlife Attack Victims to ₹10 Lakh

Uttarakhand Raises Compensation for Wildlife Attack Victims to ₹10 Lakh

Dehradun, October 3: The Uttarakhand government has increased the financial assistance provided to families of victims killed in wildlife attacks. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami made the announcement on Friday, raising the compensation from the existing ₹6 lakh to ₹10 lakh.Speaking at the inauguration of Wildlife Week celebrations at Dehradun Zoo, Dhami said the state had seen a significant rise in the population of tigers, leopards, elephants, and snow leopards due to conservation efforts. However, this increase has also intensified the challenge of human-wildlife conflict. To address the issue, he stressed the use of modern technology such as drones and…
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Sonam Wangchuk’s Wife Moves Supreme Court Against NSA Detention, Questions Government’s Motives

Sonam Wangchuk’s Wife Moves Supreme Court Against NSA Detention, Questions Government’s Motives

New Delhi, October 3, 2025: Gitanjali Angmo, wife of climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, has approached the Supreme Court challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) by the Ladakh administration.In a post on X, Angmo voiced concern about the lack of transparency surrounding her husband’s arrest. “It has been one week today. Still, I have no information about Sonam Wangchuk’s health, the condition he is in, nor the grounds of detention,” she wrote.Wangchuk’s detention followed violent clashes in Leh during protests demanding statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. He…
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Akshay Kumar Reveals Cybercrime Scare Involving Daughter, Urges Cyber Education in Schools

Akshay Kumar Reveals Cybercrime Scare Involving Daughter, Urges Cyber Education in Schools

Mumbai, October 3, 2025: Actor Akshay Kumar shared a personal incident on Friday to highlight the alarming rise of cybercrime targeting children. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Cyber Awareness Month 2025 at the Maharashtra Police Headquarters in Mumbai, the Bollywood star revealed how his 13-year-old daughter narrowly escaped an online threat.Recounting the episode, Akshay said his daughter was playing an online video game when an unknown user initiated a chat, asking if she was male or female. Upon replying that she was female, she was shockingly asked to share nude photographs. The teenager immediately shut down the game and…
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