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Cough syrup deaths: CAG flagged shortfall in TN drug tests last year, Pg9.

CAG report exposes critical gaps in Tamil Nadu's drug testing, potentially linked to cough syrup deaths in Madhya Pradesh.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

10 Oct, 2025

Cough syrup deaths: CAG flagged shortfall in TN drug tests last year, Pg9.

CAG report exposes critical gaps in Tamil Nadu's drug testing, potentially linked to cough syrup deaths in Madhya Pradesh.

10 Oct, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Apex drug regulator seeks list of cough syrup makers from states, Pg9.

Drug regulator initiates audit of cough syrup makers after deaths linked to contaminated syrups, exposing regulatory gaps and quality control failures.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

10 Oct, 2025

Apex drug regulator seeks list of cough syrup makers from states, Pg9.

Drug regulator initiates audit of cough syrup makers after deaths linked to contaminated syrups, exposing regulatory gaps and quality control failures.

10 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

CDSCO calls for list of all Indian cough syrup makers, Pg16

CDSCO orders audit of cough syrup makers after WHO flags DEG contamination in India-made drugs linked to child deaths.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

10 Oct, 2025

CDSCO calls for list of all Indian cough syrup makers, Pg16

CDSCO orders audit of cough syrup makers after WHO flags DEG contamination in India-made drugs linked to child deaths.

10 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

India needs a unified mental health response, Pg10

India's mental health crisis deepens: 70-92% treatment gap, workforce shortage, and $1 trillion economic loss by 2030.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

10 Oct, 2025

India needs a unified mental health response, Pg10

India's mental health crisis deepens: 70-92% treatment gap, workforce shortage, and $1 trillion economic loss by 2030.

10 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

WHO seeks clarification from India if cough syrup has been exported to other countries, Pg12

WHO requests India to clarify if toxic cough syrup, linked to child deaths, was exported internationally.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

9 Oct, 2025

WHO seeks clarification from India if cough syrup has been exported to other countries, Pg12

WHO requests India to clarify if toxic cough syrup, linked to child deaths, was exported internationally.

9 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

Needs more than the regulator, Pg11.

India's counterfeit drug crisis demands urgent reforms: multi-agency probes, forensic analysis, and legislative amendments for public health protection.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

9 Oct, 2025

Needs more than the regulator, Pg11.

India's counterfeit drug crisis demands urgent reforms: multi-agency probes, forensic analysis, and legislative amendments for public health protection.

9 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Ensure testing of raw materials, finished drugs: CDSCO to states, Pg12.

CDSCO directs states to mandate rigorous testing of raw materials and finished drugs following reports of child deaths due to cough syrup.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

9 Oct, 2025

Ensure testing of raw materials, finished drugs: CDSCO to states, Pg12.

CDSCO directs states to mandate rigorous testing of raw materials and finished drugs following reports of child deaths due to cough syrup.

9 Oct, 2025

Health Sector

What parents should know when giving cough syrup to kids, Pg18.

Contaminated cough syrups cause child deaths, raising concerns over drug regulation and pharmaceutical quality control in India.

Health Sector

8 Oct, 2025

What parents should know when giving cough syrup to kids, Pg18.

Contaminated cough syrups cause child deaths, raising concerns over drug regulation and pharmaceutical quality control in India.

8 Oct, 2025

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

TN unit, Pg1.

Adulterated cough syrup from TN factory linked to child deaths; firm faces charges under Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

8 Oct, 2025

TN unit, Pg1.

Adulterated cough syrup from TN factory linked to child deaths; firm faces charges under Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

8 Oct, 2025

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Could hidden dental bacteria help explain sudden and deadly heart attacks?, Pg9

Study reveals oral bacteria's hidden role in heart attacks, suggesting new prevention strategies and highlighting India's cardiovascular disease burden.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

7 Oct, 2025

Could hidden dental bacteria help explain sudden and deadly heart attacks?, Pg9

Study reveals oral bacteria's hidden role in heart attacks, suggesting new prevention strategies and highlighting India's cardiovascular disease burden.

7 Oct, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Health Sector E Governance Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Reforming passive euthanasia in India, Pg7

India considers reforming passive euthanasia protocols using digital tools for efficient, humane end-of-life decisions, avoiding active euthanasia due to ethical concerns.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Health Sector E Governance Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

7 Oct, 2025

Reforming passive euthanasia in India, Pg7

India considers reforming passive euthanasia protocols using digital tools for efficient, humane end-of-life decisions, avoiding active euthanasia due to ethical concerns.

7 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Ensure compliance, Pg6

Health Ministry mandates strict drug compliance after cough syrup deaths, highlighting quality control gaps in Indian pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

7 Oct, 2025

Ensure compliance, Pg6

Health Ministry mandates strict drug compliance after cough syrup deaths, highlighting quality control gaps in Indian pharmaceutical manufacturing.

7 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

KILLER MEDICINE, Pg8.

Contaminated cough syrup claims 14 children's lives, exposing regulatory failures in India's pharmaceutical industry and demanding accountability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

7 Oct, 2025

KILLER MEDICINE, Pg8.

Contaminated cough syrup claims 14 children's lives, exposing regulatory failures in India's pharmaceutical industry and demanding accountability.

7 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Drug makers must comply with revised norms: govt., Pg12

Drug makers face licence cancellation for non-compliance with revised Schedule M norms after cough syrup contamination killed children.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

6 Oct, 2025

Drug makers must comply with revised norms: govt., Pg12

Drug makers face licence cancellation for non-compliance with revised Schedule M norms after cough syrup contamination killed children.

6 Oct, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

WAYS OF EATING, Pg8.

ICMR study reveals Indians consume excessive carbs (62% of calories) and insufficient protein, fueling obesity and related diseases.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

6 Oct, 2025

WAYS OF EATING, Pg8.

ICMR study reveals Indians consume excessive carbs (62% of calories) and insufficient protein, fueling obesity and related diseases.

6 Oct, 2025

Health Sector

The case to rethink India’s influenza vaccination strategy, Pg13

Experts advocate biannual influenza vaccination in India to combat dual-peak outbreaks, urging government inclusion in UIP for wider coverage.

Health Sector

5 Oct, 2025

The case to rethink India’s influenza vaccination strategy, Pg13

Experts advocate biannual influenza vaccination in India to combat dual-peak outbreaks, urging government inclusion in UIP for wider coverage.

5 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

M.P. and Kerala ban cough syrup brand; Centre starts inspection of pharma units in six States, Pg1

Cough syrup scare: States ban Coldrif amid DEG contamination concerns; Centre launches multi-state pharma unit inspections for quality assurance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

5 Oct, 2025

M.P. and Kerala ban cough syrup brand; Centre starts inspection of pharma units in six States, Pg1

Cough syrup scare: States ban Coldrif amid DEG contamination concerns; Centre launches multi-state pharma unit inspections for quality assurance.

5 Oct, 2025

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector

Why carb dependence is pushing us to diabetes, Pg22.

ICMR study reveals high carb diets increase diabetes risk; advocates for protein-rich, diverse food policies and dietary changes.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector

5 Oct, 2025

Why carb dependence is pushing us to diabetes, Pg22.

ICMR study reveals high carb diets increase diabetes risk; advocates for protein-rich, diverse food policies and dietary changes.

5 Oct, 2025

Health Sector

THE FIBRE FIX, Pg19.

Research highlights fibre's crucial role in gut health, chronic disease prevention, and the importance of balanced protein-fibre diets for overall well-being.

Health Sector

5 Oct, 2025

THE FIBRE FIX, Pg19.

Research highlights fibre's crucial role in gut health, chronic disease prevention, and the importance of balanced protein-fibre diets for overall well-being.

5 Oct, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector