poisoning
Toddler Dies After Taking Cough Syrup in Rajasthan: Third Suspected Case Prompts Investigation
Oct 02, 2025 08:21 pm CST
A two-year-old boy named Tirthraj has become the third suspected victim of poisoning from a cough syrup in Rajasthan. Despite being transferred to three hospitals, the child could not be saved after consuming a syrup containing dextromethorphan hydrobromide. The Rajasthan government has withdrawn the medication and sent samples for laboratory testing as more families report concerns about their children taking the same medication.
Engine Starts After Breakfast: Oil Kumar Swaps Meals For Motor Oil
Sep 19, 2025 05:12 pm CST
A Karnataka man has captured public attention for his highly unusual dietary habits. 'Oil Kumar' from the Shivamogga district allegedly drinks tea and nearly seven to eight litres of engine oil daily.
Alexei Navalny's Wife Says Tests Show Her Husband Was Poisoned
Sep 17, 2025 07:17 pm CST
The wife of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Wednesday that laboratory analysis of smuggled biological samples found he was killed by poisoning while incarcerated at an Arctic prison in February 2024.