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Devastating Floods and Landslides in North Bengal: Death Toll Rises to 28 as Rescue Operations Continue
Oct 06, 2025 08:55 pm CST
Rescue operations are ongoing in northern West Bengal as the death toll from devastating floods and landslides reaches 28. Thousands of tourists remain stranded in isolated hill areas while continuous rainfall hampers recovery efforts. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced compensation for victims' families as officials warn of continued heavy rainfall and risk of additional landslides.
Deadly Cough Syrup Claims 16 Children: Madhya Pradesh Government Takes Swift Action Against Officials
Oct 06, 2025 08:52 pm CST
Following a tragic incident where 16 children died after consuming Coldrif cough syrup in Chhindwara, the Madhya Pradesh government has implemented immediate measures including suspending key FDA officials, banning the medication, and launching a door-to-door recovery campaign. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered comprehensive quality checks on all medications while facing mounting political pressure from opposition leaders demanding accountability and compensation for affected families.
Man Fabricates Phone Robbery to Avoid Wife's Anger After Losing Device While Drunk
Oct 06, 2025 08:50 pm CST
A Delhi man filed a false police report claiming his phone was snatched by a motorcyclist, but CCTV investigation revealed he actually lost it while intoxicated and invented the story to escape his wife's anger. Police uncovered the truth after finding no evidence of the alleged robbery in surveillance footage.
Kerala Implements Strict Prescription Requirement for All Children's Medicines Following Cough Syrup Concerns
Oct 06, 2025 08:47 pm CST
The Kerala Health Department has mandated that all medicines for children under 12 require a doctor's prescription, responding to nationwide concerns over toxic cough syrups. An expert panel will study pediatric cough medicine safety while officials confirm no related incidents have occurred within Kerala. The state has suspended specific problematic batches and launched awareness campaigns to protect children's health through proper medication protocols.
Kamal Haasan Calls for Accountability at Karur Stampede Site Where 41 Died at TVK Rally
Oct 06, 2025 08:32 pm CST
Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan visited the site of the tragic Karur stampede that killed 41 people at a TVK rally led by actor Vijay. Haasan emphasized accountability and expressed condolences to victims' families while praising Chief Minister MK Stalin's leadership. A Special Investigation Team is probing the incident as senior TVK leaders face serious charges and court scrutiny over safety violations.
17 Revolutionary Electoral Reforms Introduced in Bihar Elections Set to Transform India's Voting System
Oct 06, 2025 08:22 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has introduced 17 groundbreaking reforms for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, including enhanced digital services, improved compensation for officials, streamlined voter verification processes, and mandatory VVPAT counts for mismatches. These innovations aim to purify electoral rolls and will serve as a nationwide model for future elections, setting new standards for electoral transparency and efficiency across India.
Complete Guide to Bihar Assembly Election 2025: Dates, Constituencies, and Voter Information
Oct 06, 2025 08:08 pm CST
The Bihar Assembly Election 2025 will be held in two phases on November 6 and November 11, with vote counting on November 14. This comprehensive guide provides essential information about Bihar's 243 constituencies, 90,712 polling stations, and details about the 7.43 crore registered voters. Learn about special voting arrangements, reserved constituencies, and the electoral infrastructure as the BJP-JD(U) alliance faces off against the RJD-Congress opposition in this critical state election.
Cuttack Communal Tensions: 8 Arrested Following VHP Clashes and City-Wide Security Measures
Oct 06, 2025 07:38 pm CST
Eight arrests have been made following violent communal clashes in Cuttack, Odisha, where authorities imposed a 12-hour bandh, internet suspension, and curfew to maintain order. The conflict began with disputes over procession music and escalated to violent confrontations between VHP activists and police, resulting in 25 injuries including senior officers and property damage. Security forces have deployed over 2,600 personnel to control the situation and restricted city entry points.
Indian Navy Commissions Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Vessel 'Androth' to Enhance Coastal Defense Capabilities
Oct 06, 2025 07:30 pm CST
The Indian Navy has commissioned 'Androth', its second indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. Built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders with over 80% locally sourced components, this vessel significantly enhances India's naval capabilities for coastal and shallow water operations while demonstrating the nation's growing self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
Bihar Elections 2025: Complete Guide to Polling Dates, Constituencies, and Electoral Statistics
Oct 06, 2025 07:29 pm CST
The Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, with results announced on November 14. This comprehensive electoral process will cover 243 constituencies and engage over 7.43 crore voters including 14 lakh first-time voters. The main contest will be between the Nitish Kumar-BJP alliance and the Congress-RJD led INDI Alliance, with new entrants like Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj and Arvind Kejriwal's AAP making their debut in state politics.