Madhya Pradesh
Major Road Collapse in Madhya Pradesh Creates 30-Foot Crater: Infrastructure Concerns Rise
Oct 14, 2025 04:17 pm CST
A significant section of road near Bilkhiriya village in Madhya Pradesh collapsed on Monday afternoon, creating a 30-foot-deep crater. The incident occurred on the Bhopal Eastern Bypass, affecting approximately 100 meters of roadway. No injuries were reported as the area was clear of vehicles during the collapse. The MPRDC has formed an investigation committee to determine if inadequate drainage, structural weaknesses, or insufficient inspections contributed to the failure of the Reinforced Earth wall on the bridge constructed in 2013.
CCTV Footage Reveals Police Brutality in Engineering Student's Death Case in Bhopal
Oct 14, 2025 02:35 am CST
Exclusive CCTV footage obtained by NDTV shows police officers chasing and assaulting Udit Gayki, a 22-year-old engineering student, hours before his death in Bhopal. The evidence contradicts official accounts, showing sustained force by officers preceding Gayki's death from a ruptured pancreas. Two constables have been arrested while the family demands an independent CBI investigation.
Caste Discrimination in Rural India: OBC Man Forced to Wash Brahmin's Feet as Punishment
Oct 12, 2025 02:25 pm CST
In a shocking display of caste-based discrimination in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district, an OBC man was forced to wash a Brahmin man's feet and drink the water as punishment for an alleged insult. The incident, captured on video, reveals deep-rooted caste hierarchies still prevalent in rural India despite both parties later downplaying the event as a resolved personal matter.
Tragic Negligence: Worker Dies of Heart Attack While Employer Ignores His Distress in Madhya Pradesh
Oct 12, 2025 02:10 am CST
A disturbing incident in Madhya Pradesh has sparked outrage after CCTV footage showed 45-year-old Rafiq Khan suffering a fatal heart attack at work while his employer sat nearby scrolling through his phone, offering no assistance. The worker's family alleges he was forced to lift heavy loads beyond his capacity, and local residents have joined them in demanding justice for what they describe as criminal negligence.
Delhi Police Successfully Reunites Intellectually-Challenged Woman with Family After Month-Long Search
Oct 11, 2025 05:45 pm CST
After a dedicated 37-day search, Delhi Police reunited a 21-year-old intellectually-challenged pregnant woman found abandoned in Shahdara with her family from Madhya Pradesh. The woman, who delivered a premature baby during her treatment at IHBAS, was finally reconnected with her relatives thanks to persistent police efforts including multiple trips to her native region and community outreach through newspapers and posters.
CAG Report Reveals Madhya Pradesh's Procurement of Banned Drugs Amid Fatal Cough Syrup Incident
Oct 10, 2025 11:21 pm CST
A recent CAG audit has revealed that Madhya Pradesh's public health corporation procured banned medications worth Rs 1.8 crore between 2017-2022, despite central prohibitions. This regulatory failure has gained heightened scrutiny following the deaths of 23 children from toxic cough syrup in Chhindwara, raising serious concerns about the state's pharmaceutical safety protocols and oversight mechanisms.
Deadly Coldrif Cough Syrup Tragedy: 23 Children Dead as Madhya Pradesh CM Blames Tamil Nadu for Regulatory Failures
Oct 10, 2025 02:13 am CST
The Coldrif cough syrup tragedy has claimed 23 children's lives in Madhya Pradesh, with Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav directly blaming Tamil Nadu's government for regulatory failures. Police have arrested the 75-year-old owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, while authorities investigate how the toxic medication reached vulnerable patients across multiple districts.
Deadly Cough Syrup Scandal: Pharmaceutical Owner Arrested in Madhya Pradesh Child Deaths Case
Oct 09, 2025 04:24 pm CST
The owner of Sresan Pharma, Ranganathan Govindan, has been arrested in Chennai following the deaths of 20 children in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, who consumed toxic Coldrif cough syrup. Police conducted a meticulously planned operation to apprehend the suspect, who had been evading authorities since the tragedy came to light. Investigations reveal the company was operating despite being struck off official registers, raising serious questions about regulatory oversight in India's pharmaceutical industry.
Coldrif Cough Syrup Manufacturer Arrested: Owner Charged in Fatal Adulteration Case Linked to Children's Deaths
Oct 09, 2025 01:36 pm CST
The owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, Ranganathan Govindan, has been arrested for manufacturing adulterated Coldrif cough syrup linked to at least 20 children's deaths across multiple Indian states. Investigations revealed the syrup contained dangerous levels of diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic substance used in printing ink and glue manufacturing, at 46-48% against the permitted 0.1%. Nine states have banned the product as authorities expand their investigation into the deadly pharmaceutical scandal.
Deadly Negligence: How 20 Children Died from Toxic Cough Syrup While Madhya Pradesh's Drug Testing System Failed
Oct 08, 2025 11:51 pm CST
In Madhya Pradesh, India, a catastrophic breakdown in the drug regulatory system resulted in 20 children's deaths from toxic cough syrup Coldrif. This tragedy exposes critical failures including drug samples sent by ordinary post, delayed testing, premature safety declarations, and an overwhelmed infrastructure with unused mobile testing units. While Tamil Nadu acted swiftly to ban the dangerous medication, Madhya Pradesh's bureaucratic delays allowed the toxic syrup to claim more lives, revealing systemic issues that remain unresolved even as seven children continue fighting for survival.