health emergency
Rahul Gandhi Demands Parliamentary Action on Delhi's Air Pollution Crisis, Questions PM Modi's Silence
Nov 28, 2025 03:51 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called for an immediate parliamentary debate on Delhi's worsening air pollution, which has remained at 'very poor' levels for over two weeks. Meeting with concerned mothers, Gandhi questioned PM Modi's silence on what he terms a "health emergency" affecting children's health nationwide and demanded an enforceable action plan to address the crisis as doctors warn about increasing pollution-related health risks.
Supreme Court Admits Limitations in Solving Delhi-NCR Air Pollution Crisis
Nov 27, 2025 03:57 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India acknowledged it has "no magic wand" to immediately solve Delhi-NCR's severe air pollution problem, promising continuous monitoring instead of seasonal attention. Led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, the Court recognized the complex nature of the pollution crisis and committed to regular hearings to address the ongoing health emergency affecting the national capital region.
Delhi Congress Leaders Protest Air Pollution Crisis With Oxygen Masks and Cylinders: Demands Immediate Action
Nov 27, 2025 02:02 am CST
Delhi Congress leaders staged a dramatic protest against the capital's dangerous air pollution levels by conducting a press conference wearing masks and carrying oxygen cylinders. With AQI levels at 335, leaders highlighted the impact on construction workers and demanded immediate action from the BJP government to address this growing health emergency that has persisted for 12 days.
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.