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Spelling errors on cheque leads to suspension of school teacher in Himachal

The action was taken by the Directorate of School Education against drawing teacher Atter Singh of the Government Senior Secondary School in Rohnat

Spelling errors on cheque leads to suspension of school teacher in Himachal
Updated On : 05 Oct 2025 | 1:09 PM IST

Doctor arrested after 14 children die in MP from toxic cough syrup

The Madhya Pradesh government has banned the sale of Coldrif cough syrup, with officials stating the drug samples have been found to contain a highly toxic substance

Doctor arrested after 14 children die in MP from toxic cough syrup
Updated On : 05 Oct 2025 | 12:39 PM IST

RAT deployed on Air India's Birmingham-bound plane, aircraft lands safely

Ram Air Turbine (RAT) deploys automatically in the eventuality of a dual engine failure or total electronic or hydraulic failure. It uses wind speed to generate emergency power

RAT deployed on Air India's Birmingham-bound plane, aircraft lands safely
Updated On : 05 Oct 2025 | 12:27 PM IST

ECI reviews preparedness for Bihar polls, to hold press conference today

All DEOs and SPs were instructed to monitor social media for fake news and to respond swiftlywith appropriate legal action, if required

ECI reviews preparedness for Bihar polls, to hold press conference today
Updated On : 05 Oct 2025 | 12:09 PM IST

Several feared dead as heavy rain triggers landslides in Darjeeling

Rescue and relief operations are currently underway, with local administration, police, and disaster response teams rushing to the spot

Several feared dead as heavy rain triggers landslides in Darjeeling
Updated On : 05 Oct 2025 | 11:46 AM IST

Govt proposes portal to streamline certification, access to assistive tech

All assistive products will need to conform to standards prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) or another notified authority before being made available for use

Govt proposes portal to streamline certification, access to assistive tech
Updated On : 05 Oct 2025 | 11:40 AM IST

Cough syrup tragedy: Health secy likely to hold meet on drug quality today

The conference aims to discuss the rational use of cough syrups and ensure the quality of drugs following multiple child deaths linked to Coldrif cough syrup

Cough syrup tragedy: Health secy likely to hold meet on drug quality today
Updated On : 05 Oct 2025 | 11:33 AM IST

Uttarakhand launches statewide crackdown on sale of banned cough syrups

Following the advisory issued by the Central Government, the state has appealed to doctors not to prescribe banned cough syrups for children

Uttarakhand launches statewide crackdown on sale of banned cough syrups
Updated On : 05 Oct 2025 | 11:05 AM IST

Indian student, 27, shot dead in Texas gas station robbery; probe underway

The Consulate General of India in Houston and Telangana leaders expressed grief and assured full support to the family of Chandrashekar Pole, killed in a Dallas gas station shooting

Indian student, 27, shot dead in Texas gas station robbery; probe underway
Updated On : 05 Oct 2025 | 9:53 AM IST

SC to hear Sonam Wangchuk's wife plea challenging his detention on Oct 6

Wangchuk was detained under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) on September 26, two days after protests demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh

SC to hear Sonam Wangchuk's wife plea challenging his detention on Oct 6
Updated On : 05 Oct 2025 | 9:17 AM IST

Cyclone Shakhti turns 'severe'; IMD issues alert for Gujarat, Maharashtra

Cyclone Shakhti, the season's first in the Arabian Sea, has intensified into a severe storm with wind speeds reaching 100 kmph, prompting IMD alerts across coastal states

Cyclone Shakhti turns 'severe'; IMD issues alert for Gujarat, Maharashtra
Updated On : 05 Oct 2025 | 8:12 AM IST

Bombing in Gaza City subsides; Israel readies for first phase of US plan

Israel has moved to a defensive-only position in Gaza and will not actively strike, said an official who was not authorised to speak to the media on the record

Bombing in Gaza City subsides; Israel readies for first phase of US plan
Updated On : 04 Oct 2025 | 10:33 PM IST

IMD predicts thunderstorm, light rain in Delhi on Sunday; AQI moderate

The maximum temperature on Sunday is expected to be around 35 degrees Celsius, the IMD predicted

IMD predicts thunderstorm, light rain in Delhi on Sunday; AQI moderate
Updated On : 04 Oct 2025 | 8:56 PM IST

Singer Zubeen Garg poisoned in Singapore, claims arrested bandmate

Garg died under mysterious circumstances in Singapore on September 19 while swimming in the sea

Singer Zubeen Garg poisoned in Singapore, claims arrested bandmate
Updated On : 04 Oct 2025 | 8:10 PM IST

'Will publish provisional answer key after prelim exam', UPSC tells SC

UPSC informed the Supreme Court that it will publish the provisional answer key only after Civil Services prelim exam; candidates can raise objections, which will be reviewed by experts

'Will publish provisional answer key after prelim exam', UPSC tells SC
Updated On : 04 Oct 2025 | 4:56 PM IST

MP children deaths: Contaminant found in cough syrup made by TN firm

Contaminant found in Coldrif cough syrup; risk-based investigations started at manufacturing sites of around 19 drugs sampled across 6 states

MP children deaths: Contaminant found in cough syrup made by TN firm
Updated On : 04 Oct 2025 | 4:29 PM IST

5 arrested for putting up 'I love Muhammad' poster in UP's Meerut

After the controversy, the posters were immediately removed and additional police force has been deployed in the town as a precautionary measure

5 arrested for putting up 'I love Muhammad' poster in UP's Meerut
Updated On : 04 Oct 2025 | 2:57 PM IST

Delhi CM inspects ghats, reviews Chhath Puja preparations on Yamuna banks

Delhi government's Irrigation and Flood Control Department has identified at least 100 points along the Yamuna River and other areas where temporary arrangements are being made

Delhi CM inspects ghats, reviews Chhath Puja preparations on Yamuna banks
Updated On : 04 Oct 2025 | 2:52 PM IST

Two Indian men jailed in Singapore for robbing and assaulting sex workers

Arokkiyasami Daison and Rajendran Mayilarasan sentenced to over five years in prison and 12 strokes of the cane for targeting women in hotel rooms during a holiday in Singapore

Two Indian men jailed in Singapore for robbing and assaulting sex workers
Updated On : 04 Oct 2025 | 2:36 PM IST

Nirav Modi raises 'interrogation' ground to reopen extradition trial in UK

All agencies investigating Nirav Modi for the Rs 6,498 crore PNB fraud agree that his interrogation is not required, as chargesheets are filed and the trial can proceed without it

Nirav Modi raises 'interrogation' ground to reopen extradition trial in UK
Updated On : 04 Oct 2025 | 2:22 PM IST