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Winter Session of M.P. Assembly begins with protests over cough syrup tragedy, short duration of session

Winter Session of M.P. Assembly begins with protests over cough syrup tragedy, short duration of session

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File image of Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The first day of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly’s Winter Session convened on Monday (December 1, 2025) with a war of words between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Opposition Congress MLAs over tragedies that killed many children in the State over the past few months.  The four-day-long session began with members paying their condolences to various people, including film actor and former Lok Sabha MP Dharmendra, former Union Minister Shriprakash Jaiswal, and the victims of the explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort. However, the condolence session turned into an heated between both sides when Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar brought up the recent cough syrup tragedy that killed 26 children in Chhindwara and nearby districts and slammed the government for not including them in the condolence list.  “Three consecutive tragedies occurred in the state, and it’s surprising that the government didn’t address the deaths, didn’t express sympathy, didn’t mention them. Has the government lost its humanity?” Mr. Singhar said in the …

Father Of Alleged Cough Syrup Racket Kingpin Held At Kolkata Airport While Trying To Fly Abroad | India News

Father Of Alleged Cough Syrup Racket Kingpin Held At Kolkata Airport While Trying To Fly Abroad | India News

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Last Updated:November 30, 2025, 17:42 IST Bhola Prasad was detained at Kolkata airport by Sonbhadra police as he attempted to board a flight to Thailand Prasad is being brought to Sonbhadra on a transit remand and will be sent to jail once formalities are completed. Police on Sunday arrested Bhola Prasad, the owner of Jharkhand-based Shaili Traders and father of alleged codeine cough syrup syndicate mastermind Shubham Jaiswal. According to a report by India Today, Prasad was detained at Kolkata airport by Sonbhadra police as he attempted to board a flight to Thailand, with officials saying he had onward travel plans for Singapore. The official added that his attempt to leave the country suggested he may have been trying to evade the investigation. Meanwhile, Prasad is being brought to Sonbhadra on a transit remand and will be sent to jail once formalities at the Robertsganj police station are completed. His arrest comes at a time when Uttar Pradesh authorities are tightening their probe into a large-scale network suspected of producing, transporting and distributing codeine-based cough …

Did you know? Salman Khan filmed a Sikandar song just a day after breaking his ribs; reveals he ‘couldn’t sit, stand, cough, or even laugh’

Did you know? Salman Khan filmed a Sikandar song just a day after breaking his ribs; reveals he ‘couldn’t sit, stand, cough, or even laugh’

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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is all set for his upcoming film Sikandar alongside Rashmika Mandanna. and directed by AR Murugadoss. Set to hit theaters on March 30, 2025, the action-packed entertainer has already created a buzz. Now, in a shocking revelation, Salman shared that he shot a song for Sikandar just a day after suffering a rib injury. He also revealed he ‘couldn’t sit, stand, cough, or even laugh’, proving once again why he’s the ultimate superstar! On Thursday, Salman Khan shared a video featuring a fun conversation with director AR Murugadoss and Ghajini star Aamir Khan. The clip captures the trio engaged in playful banter, with Aamir putting Murugadoss in a tough spot by asking, “Who is better dancer? Me or Salman?”, “Who is better at action? Me or Salman?” When it came to dancing, Salman was quick to respond, saying, “It should be me; I danced despite my injuries.” Murugadoss immediately backed him up, revealing, “He broke his ribs.” Salman then went on to share a jaw-dropping detail about his commitment to Sikandar. …

Indore: 3 men visit doctor for cold, cough treatment, shoot him dead | Latest News India

Indore: 3 men visit doctor for cold, cough treatment, shoot him dead | Latest News India

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A 30-year-old doctor was shot dead at his clinic in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore district late Friday night by accused who came on the pretext of seeking a treatment for cold and cough, police said on Saturday. Late Friday night, a 30-year-old physician was shot and killed at his clinic in the Indore region of Madhya Pradesh.(ANI) The incident happened on Friday night, news agency ANI quoted Rajendra Nagar Police. Pretending to have a cold, the accused went inside the clinic and even paid 450 rupees for a consultation. They got their medication and went out, said Vinod Kumar Meena, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP, Indore Zone 1). The clinic was located under the jurisdiction of Rajendra Nagar police station in the city. ACP Rubina Mizvani also attested to the doctor‘s one gunshot wound. Also read: Bengaluru doctor waiting to board flight saves passenger’s life after cardiac arrest at airport “On the night of December 27 at around 11:30 pm, three unknown people shot Dr Sunil Sahu (around 30 years old) dead at his clinic in …

Pushpa 2 Screening Disrupted In Mumbai, Movie-Goers Cough Due To Spray

Pushpa 2 Screening Disrupted In Mumbai, Movie-Goers Cough Due To Spray

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A video showed the panic-stricken movie-goers covering their faces. Mumbai: The screening of Allu Arjun-starrer ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ was disrupted at Mumbai’s Gaiety Galaxy Theatre last night after someone sprayed an unknown substance. Several movie-goers started coughing and complained of throat irritation after the incident, due to which the screening was stopped. A video showed the panic-stricken movie-goers covering their faces as chaos ensued in the cinema hall in Bandra. “The movie has been stopped. Someone sprayed something and everyone is coughing,” a man was heard saying in the video. A police team soon reached the theatre to investigate the incident, but no case was registered. A day earlier, a stampede at a Hyderabad cinema hall claimed the life of a woman during the premier of the much-awaited ‘Pushpa’ sequel. The stampede at Sandhya Theatre occurred as a huge crowd jostled to catch a glimpse of Allu Arjun, who had arrived for the premier without any intimation. While the 35-year-old woman died, her nine-year-old son was hospitalized due to asphyxiation. Read: Allu Arjun Charged For …

Swap your morning coffee for lemon and clove water to fight winter cold, cough | Health News

Swap your morning coffee for lemon and clove water to fight winter cold, cough | Health News

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As the winter months roll in, so does the season of sniffles and sore throats. Waking up with a stuffy nose and scratchy throat is unpleasant, and getting through a day feeling under the weather is exhausting. Instead of reaching for that morning coffee, try a warm cup of lemon and clove water—a home remedy for cough and cold that may surprise you with its benefits. Indianexpress.com spoke to health expert Vijayshree N, head and chief dietician at MGM Healthcare, to learn more about how this simple drink can help relieve cold symptoms and even support weight management. Why lemon and clove? “Lemon is known for its high vitamin C content, which can enhance immunity and help loosen mucus, making it easier to expel. Cloves, on the other hand, possess anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. They contain compounds such as eugenol and gallic acid, which act as antioxidants and help preserve cell health,” Vijayshree said. She also said that cloves function as a cough suppressant, calming the cough reflex and aiding better breathing, promoting restful sleep. …

Will Smith To Address The “Elephant In The Room” Ahead Of Comeback (Cough Oscar Slapgate Cough)

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Will Smith pictured at an event. (Image courtesy: IANS) Hollywood star Will Smith says he will handle his infamous Oscars slap “head on” ahead of his Hollywood comeback with Bad Boys: Ride or Die. The 55-year-old actor stars alongside Martin Lawrence in the upcoming film and is preparing to embark on a big campaign ahead of the release. Bad Boys: Ride or Die is the actor’s first big project since he slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Award in 2022. “This film is Will’s big comeback, and his team is going all out to get him out there,” a source told The Sun newspaper. The source shared that Smith plans to address the “elephant in the room” during the promotional campaign for the movie, reports femalefirst.co.uk. “He will deal head-on with the slap and how he has changed since then. It’s likely he will also speak about his marriage to Jada, after they secretly split up more than six years ago,” the source said. “The slap is still a bit of an elephant in the …

Indian Among 21 Sentenced in Uzbekistan Over Deaths by Cough Syrup Produced in India

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Last Updated: February 26, 2024, 22:07 IST Indian citizen Singh Raghvendra Pratap was found guilty of corruption, tax fraud and forgery, according to the Supreme Court of Uzbekistan.(Representative image) Indian citizen Singh Raghvendra Pratap, the director of the company that imported the Doc-1 Max syrup into Uzbekistan, was handed the harshest sentence of 20 years Uzbekistan on Monday sentenced 21 people linked to the deaths of 68 children who consumed a contaminated cough syrup produced in India. According to an AFP report, Indian citizen Singh Raghvendra Pratap, the director of the company that imported the Doc-1 Max syrup into Uzbekistan, was handed the harshest sentence of 20 years. Raghvendra was found guilty of corruption, tax fraud and forgery, according to the Supreme Court of Uzbekistan. At least 86 children in Uzbekistan were poisoned between 2022 and 2023 after consuming the said cough syrup, of whom 68 died. Testing of samples of the syrup revealed it was contaminated with either diethylene glycol or ethylene glycol, which are toxic chemicals used as industrial solvents and can be fatal …

“She Does Sound Like Somebody’s Daughter” (Cough Shah Rukh Khan Cough)

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A glimpse from the event. (courtesy: gaurikhan) New Delhi: The online beauty platform Tira unveiled the new faces of the brand — Kareena Kapoor, Kiara Advani and Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan  — at an event in Mumbai earlier this month. Now, Gauri Khan has shared a throwback clip from her daughter’s interview, hosted by Arjun Kapoor, on Instagram. In the clip, Suhana, who will be making her Bollywood debut soon, opened up about Gen Z’s take on beauty. She also stated how the young generation is “challenging and breaking” the unrealistic beauty standards. After listening to Suhana’s well-articulated reply, Arjun Kapoor said, “She does sound like somebody’s daughter, doesn’t she?” The clip also features Kareena Kapoor and Kiara Advani. In the video, Arjun Kapoor asks, “Suhana [Khan], you are officially our Gen Z rep (representative). So I am curious. Aapke generation ka take kya hai beauty pe? [What is your generation’s take on beauty?]”  To this, Suhana Khan replies, “I would like to think that our generation believes that above appearance beauty is more about self-expression and individuality. …

The Gambia children deaths | WHO drew premature link with India-made cough syrups, says drugs regulator

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A photograph shows collected cough syrups at Banjul in The Gambia on October 6, 2022. | Photo Credit: AFP The WHO drew a premature link between the deaths of children in Gambia and the four India-made cough syrups which adversely impacted the image of the country’s pharmaceutical products across the globe, India’s drug regulator has told the global health body. In the latest letter to Dr. Rogerio Gaspar, Director (Regulation and Prequalification) at WHO, Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Dr. V. G. Somani said a statement issued by the global health body in October in the wake of the deaths “was unfortunately amplified by the global media which led to a narrative being built internationally targeting the quality of Indian pharmaceutical products”.  Also Read | Explained: The Gambia deaths and the toxic cough syrups that are causing them The DCGI said Gambia has informed, according to media, that there has been no direct causal relation established yet between the cough syrup consumption and the deaths, and that certain children who had died had not …