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Amid Cough Syrup Deaths, Big Reveal In Centre's 2024 Audit On Drug Testing

Major revelations have been made over the reality of drug tests amid a probe into the deaths of nearly two dozen childre

NDTV 10 Oct 2025 1:06 pm

Cough Syrup Deaths: SC Dismisses PIL for CBI Probe, Nationwide Reforms

New Delhi, Oct 10: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a PIL seeking an inquiry and systemic reforms in drug safety fo

The Northlines 10 Oct 2025 12:59 pm

Cough Syrup Row: Will CBI probe children's death in MP, Rajasthan? Supreme Court says...

The PIL filed sought a retired Supreme Court judge to monitor a probe and inquiry into the manufacture, regulation, test

DNA India 10 Oct 2025 12:51 pm

WHO flags regulation gaps after India child deaths from cough syrups

At least 20 children have died after consuming cough syrups contaminated with diethylene glycol.

BBC 10 Oct 2025 12:41 pm

Supreme Court dismisses plea on cough syrup deaths

The petitioner said precious time was passing without any substantial steps taken in the investigation by the States

The Hindu 10 Oct 2025 12:32 pm

Cough syrup deaths: SC rejects PIL seeking CBI probe, drug safety review; toll at 21 in MP

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea for a CBI investigation into the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasth

The Times of India 10 Oct 2025 12:25 pm

Cough Syrup Deaths: SC Rejects PIL Seeking CBI Probe, Nationwide Drug Safety Review

NEW DELHI, Oct 10: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a PIL seeking an inquiry and systemic reform in drug safety mec

Daily Excelsior 10 Oct 2025 12:10 pm

SC to hear PIL on child deaths linked to toxic cough syrup

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Friday a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a high-level probe i

The Siasat Daily 10 Oct 2025 9:32 am

Coldrif cough syrup banned in Bengal after child deaths linked to it in Madhya Pradesh

The batch linked to the Madhya Pradesh incident has not entered West Bengal, but as a precautionary measure, we have inf

The Hindu 10 Oct 2025 7:29 am

Coldrif row intensifies: As toll rises, MP blames Tamil Nadu over licence; TN counters, says Centre cleared drug

The death toll from adulterated cough syrup reached 23 after two more children died of renal failure. Police arrested th

The Times of India 10 Oct 2025 7:28 am

Cough syrup toll at 23; Tamil Nadu pharma owner held

The death toll from adulterated cough syrup reached 23 after two more children died of renal failure. Police arrested th

The Times of India 10 Oct 2025 5:38 am

Cough Syrup Crisis In India: What Parents Should Know

Cough syrup crisis in India: child deaths spark warnings. Know which syrups to avoid and safe care tips for children. Th

HealthyLife WeRIndia 10 Oct 2025 1:32 am

CDSCO to inspect cough syrup manufacturing units

India's drug regulator is launching nationwide inspections of cough syrup manufacturers following child deaths allegedly

The Economic Times 10 Oct 2025 12:05 am

MP Cough Syrup Tragedy: Mohan Accuses TN Govt Of Non-Cooperation In Taking Action Against Spurious Drug Case

Mr. Yadav slammed the Congress for making the cough syrup tragedy an issue, saying that the Opposition party should stag

Deccan Chronicle 9 Oct 2025 11:45 pm

Amid Cough Syrup Deaths, Madhya Pradesh Blames Tamil Nadu, Alleges Negligence

Madhya Pradesh still reeling from the devastating Coldrif cough syrup tragedy which has claimed the lives of 23 children

NDTV 9 Oct 2025 11:43 pm

MP CM Mohan Yadav accuses TN govt of inadequate support over cough syrup poisoning deaths of 23 kids

BHOPAL: As the death toll of children from cough syrup poisoning continued to rise in Madhya Pradesh, the states chief m

The New Indian Express 9 Oct 2025 9:54 pm

Karnataka conducts random checks on cough syrups

The Times of India 9 Oct 2025 9:12 pm

Supreme Court to hear cough syrup-linked PIL on Friday

Centre said to undertake audit of cough syrup manufacturers

The Hindu Businessline 9 Oct 2025 9:10 pm

Madhya Pradesh cough syrup death toll touches 22, CM Mohan Yadav says Tamil Nadu not cooperating

Mohan Yadav questioned the licensing process of pharma companies in Tamil Nadu and demanded a regulatory investigation o

The Hindu 9 Oct 2025 8:07 pm

364 Violations Found At Pharma Company Behind 'Killer' Cough Syrup: Sources

The pharmaceutical company, Sresan Pharma, at the centre of the cough syrup tragedy that has claimed over a dozen childr

NDTV 9 Oct 2025 6:34 pm

MP CM alleges TN govt not cooperating with cough syrup probe

Nagpur/Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday alleged that the Tamil Nadu government was not coop

The Siasat Daily 9 Oct 2025 5:49 pm

CDSCO calls for list of all cough syrup manufacturers in India, initiates joint audit

The regulatory body also also informed the WHO that it has identified three contaminated cough syrups linked to the rece

The Hindu 9 Oct 2025 5:26 pm

3 Cough Syrups Recalled, Ordered to Stop Production, None of Them Were Exported: CDSCO Tells WHO

The CDSCO on Wednesday informed the global health agency that none of the products were exported from India

Deccan Chronicle 9 Oct 2025 4:41 pm

MP Chief Minister Yadav on cough syrup deaths: `Govt won`t spare anyone`

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav has vowed strict action after 22 children, mostly from Chhindwara, died from consuming tox

Mid Day 9 Oct 2025 4:24 pm

Tamil Nadu suspends drug inspectors after deadly cough syrup deaths in Madhya Pradesh

Tamil Nadu has suspended two senior drug inspectors following the deaths of over 20 children in Madhya Pradesh due to a

The Times of India 9 Oct 2025 3:27 pm

Cough syrup advisory: Check names of three banned toxic syrups and five harmful ingredients parents should watch out for

India has declared three cough syrups toxic following the deaths of at least 17 children. Investigations revealed high l

The Economic Times 9 Oct 2025 2:54 pm

Maharashtra FDA raids Pune-based pharma unit after child deaths linked to Cough Syrup; 13 lakh worth stock seized

Maharashtra FDA intensifies inspections and sample collections of cough syrups across Pune district following child deat

The Economic Times 9 Oct 2025 2:18 pm

Cough syrup-linked deaths: WHO confirms CDSCO response identifying three contaminated products

CDSCO has recalled these products locally and confirmed it was not exported, says the UN health agency

The Hindu Businessline 9 Oct 2025 1:59 pm

Cough syrup deaths: Two senior drug inspectors in Tamil Nadu suspended, says Health Minister Ma. Subramanian

The inspectors failed to conduct quality checks on drugs manufactured by Sresan Pharmaceuticals, whose Coldrif cough syr

The Hindu 9 Oct 2025 1:29 pm

Cough syrup adulteration case: Tamil Nadu government suspends two senior drug inspectors

Tamil Nadu suspended two senior drug inspectors for inaction in a cough syrup adulteration case. The state government is

The Economic Times 9 Oct 2025 1:28 pm

India bans three cough syrups after 17 children die; Coldrif found toxic

CHENNAI: Indias health authorities have banned three cough syrups Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and ReLife after they were f

The New Indian Express 9 Oct 2025 12:11 pm

Cough syrup deaths: Supreme Court agrees to hear PIL seeking CBI probe, nationwide drug safety review

The plea seeks court's direction to the central government to identify the regulatory failures that allowed substandard

The Hindu 9 Oct 2025 12:06 pm

SC to hear plea seeking CBI probe, nationwide drug safety overhaul in cough syrup deaths

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Friday a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) demanding a CBI probe and sweeping reforms

The New Indian Express 9 Oct 2025 11:52 am

Cough syrup deaths: Licence of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, makers of Coldrif, cancelled; toll rises to 21 in MP

Tamil Nadu health minister confirmed the permanent revocation of Sresan Pharmaceuticals' license, maker of Coldrif cough

The Times of India 9 Oct 2025 11:50 am

Uttarakhand launches crackdown on unsafe cough syrups; suspends seven Dehradun medical store licenses

DEHRADUN: Following widespread concerns and deaths linked to contaminated cough syrups in several states, the Uttarakhan

The New Indian Express 9 Oct 2025 11:21 am

India declares three cough syrups toxic after child deaths

India has declared three cough syrups toxic. Seventeen children have died in the past month. All deaths are linked to Co

The Economic Times 9 Oct 2025 11:21 am

Cough syrup-linked deaths: Toll rises to 22 as two more children succumb

Two more children in Madhya Pradesh have died from kidney infections linked to a contaminated cough syrup, raising the d

The Economic Times 9 Oct 2025 11:09 am

FDA and experts warn: Dangerous ingredients to watch out for in a cough syrup

Millions rely on cough syrups, but some ingredients pose serious risks. Codeine, a narcotic, can lead to addiction and d

The Times of India 9 Oct 2025 11:04 am

Cough syrup case: Death toll rises to 22 as two more children die in MP

The death toll in the toxic cough syrup tragedy in Madhya Pradesh rose to 22 after two more children from Chhindwara dis

The New Indian Express 9 Oct 2025 10:56 am

WHO Inquires if Cough Syrup Linked to Child Deaths Was Exported

They said the global health agency will take a call on issuing a 'Global Medical Products Alert' on the cough syrup, Col

Deccan Chronicle 9 Oct 2025 10:48 am

Madhya Pradesh Minister blames Tamil Nadu for cough syrup deaths

Meanwhile, Congress accuses Madhya Pradesh government of complete failure in matter

The Hindu Businessline 9 Oct 2025 10:46 am

Was cough syrup linked to child deaths exported to other countries: WHO to Indian authorities

NEW DELHI : The World Health Organisation has sought to know from Indian authorities whether the cough syrup linked to c

The New Indian Express 9 Oct 2025 10:43 am

Explained: The Toxic Truth Behind India's Cough Syrup Deaths

In Madhya Pradesh, the death toll of children who died after consuming contaminated cough syrup has climbed to 20.

The Quint 9 Oct 2025 10:39 am

G. Ranganathan, owner of Sresan Pharma that made Coldrif cough syrup, arrested in Chennai

Ranganathans 2,000 sq ft manufacturing facility located along the ChennaiBengaluru Highway has been sealed, while his re

The Hindu 9 Oct 2025 10:34 am

Police teams arrest TN based cough syrup pharma owner in Chennai

Teams from the Madhya Pradesh police and Chennai cops launched a hunt to trace out and nab the pharma owner Ranganathan

The Hindu Businessline 9 Oct 2025 10:34 am

Owner of TN-based Sresan Pharma arrested in Chennai over cough syrup deaths

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) from Madhya Pradesh, with the assistance of Chennai City Police, arrested Ranganathan

The New Indian Express 9 Oct 2025 10:23 am

Owner of Coldrif Cough Syrup Manufacturer Arrested After 21 Child Deaths in MP and Rajasthan

Sresan Pharmaceuticals owner Ranganathan was arrested in Chennai after 21 children died in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Web Dunia 9 Oct 2025 10:14 am

The Dramatic Operation Behind Pharma Owner's Arrest In Cough Syrup Tragedy

The pharmaceutical company owner, the key accused in the cough syrup tragedy that has claimed over a dozen children's li

NDTV 9 Oct 2025 9:45 am

MP cough syrup deaths: Maharashtra FDA orders inspection of liquid oral formulations

Following the deaths of 20 children in Madhya Pradesh due to a contaminated cough syrup, the Maharashtra FDA has initiat

The Economic Times 9 Oct 2025 9:31 am

Centre slams TNFDA for delaying Sresan Pharma licence cancellation after Coldrif cough syrup kills 20 children

NEW DELHI/CHENNAI/BHOPAL: The Centre has pointed fingers at the Tamil Nadu Food and Drug Administration (TNFDA) for not

The New Indian Express 9 Oct 2025 9:15 am

Inside 2,000sqft Coldrif plant: Rusty, leaking equipment ignored for 14 years; deadly lapses under G Ranganathan

Madhya Pradesh police arrested Sresan Pharmaceuticals owner G Ranganathan, 73, in Chennai after his cough syrup, Coldrif

The Times of India 9 Oct 2025 8:40 am

Cough Syrup Deaths: Coldrif Maker Arrested

Ranganathan will be presented before the Chennai court today and will be brought to Chhindwara after securing transit re

Deccan Chronicle 9 Oct 2025 8:32 am

Pharma Firm Owner Arrested Over 20 Children's Deaths Linked To Coldrif Syrup

The owner of the Tamil Nadu-based pharmaceuticals company that manufactured the adulterated Coldrif cough syrup linked t

NDTV 9 Oct 2025 8:17 am

Cough syrup row: Owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, maker of Coldrif syrup, arrested over child deaths

S Ranganathan, owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, maker of Coldrif cough syrup, was detained in connection with the deaths

DNA India 9 Oct 2025 8:04 am

Cough syrup row: G Ranganathan, owner of pharma company that supplied 'poisonous' Coldrif, arrested; MP toll rises to 21

G Ranganathan, owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, has been arrested by a Madhya Pradesh team in connection with the toxic

The Times of India 9 Oct 2025 7:37 am

Cough syrup tragedy: Police arrest Sresan Pharma owner S. Ranganathan

Madhya Pradesh Police have arrested S. Ranganathan, owner of Sresan Pharma, in connection with the toxic cough syrup Col

The Economic Times 9 Oct 2025 7:35 am

Cough syrup deaths: IMA seeks withdrawal of case against RMP

New Delhi: In view of pediatricians arrest following deaths of children due to the consumption of a contaminated cough s

The Siasat Daily 9 Oct 2025 7:28 am

Coldrif row: Madhya Pradesh took 2 weeks to raise red flag on cough syrup deaths; accused doctor's bail rejected

Children's deaths in MP due to renal failure were initially reported in September, with authorities taking action after

The Times of India 9 Oct 2025 3:18 am

Cough syrup tragedy: Death toll mounts to 21 as children die in 2 more MP districts; CM Yadav admits lapses

Tragedy strikes as cough syrup deaths climb to 21 across Madhya Pradesh, with new fatalities in Betul and Pandhurna. Chi

The Times of India 9 Oct 2025 2:25 am

TN drugs control dept bans cough syrups made in Gujarat

The Times of India 9 Oct 2025 1:56 am

Drug regulatory body steps up heat on state units amid cough syrup lapses

India's drug regulator has directed state authorities to enforce strict testing of all raw materials used in medicines.

The Economic Times 9 Oct 2025 12:35 am

Pharmacy of the underworld: Are India's pharmaceutical regulations failing? The shocking deaths from contaminated cough syrup demand answers

Contaminated cough syrup, containing lethal diethylene glycol, caused child deaths in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, expo

The Economic Times 9 Oct 2025 12:01 am

Pharmacy of the underworld: India's quality control disease

Toxic cough syrup has claimed more young lives in India. Despite past tragedies and international warnings, the nation's

The Economic Times 8 Oct 2025 11:51 pm

Watch: Cough syrup deaths in Madhya Pradesh: Families mourn victims, demand justice

In Madhya Pradeshs Chhindwara district, grief runs deep. Families who lost their children after consuming a cough syrup

The Hindu 8 Oct 2025 10:42 pm

WHO seeks clarification from India if cough syrup linked to child deaths here have been exported

Official says that the need for global medical product alert will be investigated only after receiving a response from I

The Hindu 8 Oct 2025 9:25 pm

Over 200 deficiencies found at Indore pharma unit, production halted

Production at an Indore pharmaceutical facility has been suspended following a joint inspection that uncovered over 200

The Economic Times 8 Oct 2025 9:14 pm

More cough syrups in the dock, Centre urges States to ensure testing of raw material and finished product

WHO seeks clarification if contaminated cough syrups were exported

The Hindu Businessline 8 Oct 2025 8:54 pm

Exclusive: How Madhya Pradesh's Drug System Failed To Stop A 'Killer' Syrup

In Madhya Pradesh, 20 children are dead and seven more are battling for life after consuming a toxic cough syrup that sh

NDTV 8 Oct 2025 7:25 pm

Cough syrup deaths: Bihar govt orders re-test of medicines

Bihar's health department has ordered a re-examination of cough syrups supplied in the state following child deaths else

The Times of India 8 Oct 2025 6:50 pm

Medical Body Wants Central Committee To Probe Cough Syrup Deaths

Expressing 'deep concern' over the deaths of children due to cough syrup contamination, the Federation of All India Medi

NDTV 8 Oct 2025 6:37 pm

Madhya Pradesh SIT conducts probe at factory, registered address of cough syrup maker in Tamil Nadu

The Chennai-based pharmaceutical company has been supplying the cough syrup 'Coldrif' to Puducherry, Madhya Pradesh and

The Hindu 8 Oct 2025 6:09 pm

Cough syrup deaths: 'Release doctor immediately,' demands FAIMA; advises Centre on safety measures

Medical associations are demanding the immediate release of a doctor arrested in connection with child deaths linked to

The Times of India 8 Oct 2025 5:59 pm

Drug row: Pharma firm to face criminal action, says TN minister

Tamil Nadu's health minister announced criminal action against a drug manufacturer whose cough syrup, Coldrif, was found

The Economic Times 8 Oct 2025 5:48 pm

Telangana Govt bans use of two adulterated cough syrups

Diethylene Glycol (DEG), a toxic substance, has been found in Relife and Respifresh TR manufactured by Gujarat-based com

The Hindu Businessline 8 Oct 2025 4:58 pm

WHO seeks clarification from India if cough syrup linked to deaths was exported

The WHO said it will assess the need for a Global Medical Products Alert on Coldrif syrup once it receives official conf

The Hindu Businessline 8 Oct 2025 4:54 pm

Experts recommend ayurvedic cough syrups for kids: completely safe and effective

Amidst concerns over children's cough syrup safety, experts advocate Ayurvedic remedies as a safe and effective alternat

The Economic Times 8 Oct 2025 4:52 pm

Madhya Pradesh SIT probes drug firm in Tamil Nadu after 20 kids die of cough syrup poisoning, factory sealed

A seven-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) from Madhya Pradesh, led by an Assistant Commissioner of Police, conduct

The New Indian Express 8 Oct 2025 4:49 pm

Coldrif cough syrup made in dirty labs? Investigation uncovers shocking conditions at Sresan Pharma linked to 20 child deaths

Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharmaceuticals, manufacturer of the toxic Coldrif cough syrup, operated with unhygienic conditi

The Economic Times 8 Oct 2025 4:44 pm

Ayurvedic cough syrups, home remedies are safe and effective for children: Expert

New Delhi, Oct 8: Amid concerns regarding the quality of cough syrups being administered to children, experts say Ayurve

Daily Excelsior 8 Oct 2025 4:27 pm

Five children remain critical after contaminated cough syrup claims 20 lives

At least 20 children have died in Madhya Pradesh after consuming the toxic Coldrif cough syrup, while five more children

The New Indian Express 8 Oct 2025 3:34 pm

Coldrif row: After 20 children die in Madhya Prdesh, WHO seeks clarification from India over...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has sought clarification from the government on whether the Coldrif cough syrup, con

DNA India 8 Oct 2025 3:20 pm

Cough Syrup Row: Centre to cancel 'toxic' Coldrif maker license? Tamil Nadu's FDA to decide on...

Coldrif, a cough syrup manufactured by Sresan Pharmaceuticals in Tamil Nadu's Kancheepuram, has been linked to the death

DNA India 8 Oct 2025 3:10 pm

Telangana DCA issues Stop Use Notice after MP lab flags toxic compound in two cough syrups

The DCA urged the public to immediately discontinue the use of these two cough syrups. It earlier issued a public adviso

The Hindu 8 Oct 2025 2:42 pm

WHO seeks Indian clarification over export of 'Coldrif' syrup

The World Health Organization is seeking details from India regarding a cough syrup linked to child deaths. Several Indi

The Economic Times 8 Oct 2025 2:13 pm

India flags testing lapses at pharma firms after cough syrup deaths

Toxic cough syrup linked to 17 deaths, all under five years of age

The Hindu Businessline 8 Oct 2025 1:55 pm

DCA Issues Immediate Ban on Two Cough Syrups

Health Directorate urges doctors to avoid prescribing cough syrups for children under five; stresses non-drug remedies a

Deccan Chronicle 8 Oct 2025 1:55 pm

Death toll due to Coldrif cough syrup rises to 20 in Madhya Pradesh

The Deputy CM further said that he requested the doctors not go on a strike, keep continuing their work and to follow th

Mid Day 8 Oct 2025 1:02 pm

India flags testing lapses at pharma firms after cough syrups deaths

India's drug regulator revealed serious lapses in pharmaceutical firms failing to test medicinal ingredients, following

The Economic Times 8 Oct 2025 12:59 pm

Arunachal Pradesh government bans sale of Coldrif cough syrup

The Arunachal Pradesh Drugs Control has issued an advisory prohibiting the sale, distribution and stock of Coldrif cough

Mid Day 8 Oct 2025 12:55 pm

Arunachal govt bans sale of Coldrif cough syrup

ITANAGAR: The Arunachal Pradesh government has banned the sale and use of Coldrif cough syrup in the wake of the death o

The New Indian Express 8 Oct 2025 12:38 pm

Telangana DCA issues alert on adulterated cough syrups

Hyderabad: The Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, has received an alert from the Drug Testing Laboratory, Governme

The Siasat Daily 8 Oct 2025 12:37 pm

Arunachal Pradesh bans sale of Coldrif cough syrup

Arunachal Pradesh has banned Coldrif cough syrup. This action follows the deaths of 14 children in Madhya Pradesh linked

The Economic Times 8 Oct 2025 12:21 pm

From addiction to kidney failure: what parents should know about cough syrup risks

Tragedy strikes Madhya Pradesh as contaminated cough syrup claims 20 young lives. Five more children battle kidney failu

The Times of India 8 Oct 2025 11:31 am

Cough Syrup Row: Death toll from 'toxic' Coldrif rises to 20 as two more children die in Madhya Pradesh

After suffering from fever and a cold, the children had consumed Coldrif syrup, resulting in vomiting and difficulty uri

DNA India 8 Oct 2025 10:16 am

PIL filed in Supreme Court seeks inquiry into toxic cough syrup deaths of 14

A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a probe into the deaths of 14 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan

Mid Day 8 Oct 2025 9:33 am

Cough syrup row: Hunt on for Tamil Nadu pharma firm owner; a revered guide of entrepreneurs

A prominent Tamil Nadu pharmaceutical figure, G Ranganathan, is now a fugitive after his company's cough syrup was alleg

The Times of India 8 Oct 2025 9:22 am

Kerala bans sale of all drugs produced by controversial cough syrup maker

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The health department has banned the sale and distribution of all medicines manufactured by Sresan P

The New Indian Express 8 Oct 2025 7:59 am

What churned out killer cough syrup: Rusty machines, filthy floors; how 2,000sqft unit went unchecked for 14 years

A 14-year unchecked operation of Sresan Pharmaceutical in Tamil Nadu, manufacturing toxic Coldrif cough syrup in unhygie

The Times of India 8 Oct 2025 7:40 am

Cough syrups not for kids under 5; low body weight makes dosing risky

A deadly cough syrup contamination highlights India's drug safety flaws. Diethylene glycol, a toxic industrial solvent,

The Times of India 8 Oct 2025 7:00 am

The deadly dose: Inside India's cough syrup obsession

Indias booming cough syrup market faces scrutiny after contaminated syrups kill multiple children.

BBC 8 Oct 2025 6:42 am

Coldrif row: What churned out killer syrup - filthy unit, leaking equipment

Drug inspectors found Sresan Pharmaceuticals used non-pharmaceutical grade propylene glycol without an invoice for its t

The Times of India 8 Oct 2025 6:24 am

Cough syrup tragedy: Toll hits 17; doctors say toxic chemical affecting brain

Two more children have died from toxic cough syrup Coldrif in Madhya Pradesh, bringing the total to 17 in 43 days. Both

The Times of India 8 Oct 2025 5:20 am

Govt puts lens on cough syrups after MP deaths

The Times of India 8 Oct 2025 12:39 am

Two Gujarat cos under lens for DEG-laden cough syrup; FDA issues alert

Gujarat's Food and Drugs Administration has issued a public alert, prohibiting the sale of specific cough syrup batches

The Economic Times 8 Oct 2025 12:38 am

After child deaths, pharmacists told to stop dispensing cough syrups to kids under 2

Following child deaths linked to toxic cough syrups, the Indian Pharmacists Association has restricted dispensing these

The Economic Times 8 Oct 2025 12:36 am

Sresan Pharma, maker of Coldrif, broke multiple rules: Officials

Sresan Pharma, the manufacturer of Coldrif cough syrup linked to at least 16 child deaths, allegedly ignored numerous qu

The Economic Times 8 Oct 2025 12:33 am

MP: 20 children died so far due to contaminated cough syrup

Nagpur: Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla on Tuesday said a total of 20 children from the state have

The Siasat Daily 8 Oct 2025 12:22 am

Cough syrup poisoning: Death toll of MP kids rises to 20

NAGPUR: Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla on Tuesday said a total of 20 children from the state have

The New Indian Express 8 Oct 2025 12:11 am

TN drug inspectors had failed to detect toxic cough syrup production for 14 years

The inspection, carried out a day after receiving a letter from MPs drug controller, confirmed 364 critical and major vi

The Times of India 7 Oct 2025 11:45 pm

Cough Syrup Tragedy: Two More Children Die In MP's Chhindwara, Death Toll Rises To 16

The death toll is expected to rise in Chhindwara as another six children remain hospitalised after alleged consumption o

News18 7 Oct 2025 10:08 pm

Cough syrup death toll rises to 17 in Madhya Pradesh

Nine children who consumed adulterated Coldrif are under treatment for kidney failure; doctors begin indefinite strike i

The Hindu 7 Oct 2025 10:07 pm

After MP, Rajasthan Deaths, Now Gujarat Finds Toxic DEG In Cough Syrup As Many States Step Up Checks

The finding comes amid nationwide inspections ordered by the Union Health Ministry following multiple reports of contami

News18 7 Oct 2025 9:50 pm

Kerala bans Sresan Pharmaceuticals' medicines after Tamil Nadu cancels company licence

Kerala has banned medicines from Tamil Nadu's Sresan Pharmaceuticals following the cancellation of its license. The stat

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2025 9:05 pm

Who owns Sresan Pharma, the company behind Coldrif cough syrup?

The Coldrif cough syrup is manufactured by Sresan Pharmaceuticals, a Tamil Nadu-based company.

DNA India 7 Oct 2025 9:00 pm

2 More Children Die Of Renal Failure, Toll Mounts To 16, 2 More Cough Syrups Banned

While a two-year-old girl died of kidney infection on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday, a one-year-old baby b

Deccan Chronicle 7 Oct 2025 8:47 pm

MP: 2 More Children Die of Renal Failure, Toll Mounts to 16

The government has banned two more cough syrups

Deccan Chronicle 7 Oct 2025 8:36 pm

Maharashtra Bans Sale Of Two Cough Syrups Amid Concerns Over Child Deaths

The Maharashtra government banned the sale of 'Respifresh TR' and 'Relife' cough syrups, saying they contained diethylen

News18 7 Oct 2025 8:31 pm

Cough syrup death cases: PIL in SC seeks immediate ban on medicine and probe

A Supreme Court petition demands the immediate recall and ban of Coldrif cough syrup, manufactured by Sresan Pharma, fol

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2025 8:28 pm

Contaminated cough syrup issue reaches the SC, PIL seeks centralised investigation

The petition called for a nationwide recall of all contaminated cough syrup batches

The Hindu Businessline 7 Oct 2025 8:19 pm

Cough syrup deaths: Two more children die in MP's Chhindwara, death toll rises to 16

CHHINDWARA: Two more children undergoing treatment for kidney failure after consuming contaminated cough syrup have died

The New Indian Express 7 Oct 2025 7:20 pm

Cough syrup deaths: Toll in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara rises to 16 as two more kids die

Two more children in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, have died from kidney failure after consuming a contaminated cough syru

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2025 7:04 pm

Cough Syrup Deaths Rise In Madhya Pradesh, Opposition Makes 'Bulldozer' Demand

What began as a mystery illness among children in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district has now turned into a full-blown

NDTV 7 Oct 2025 6:16 pm

In Focus Podcast | Cough syrup deaths: Where is India going wrong with its medicines

Dr Anant Phadke decoded the issue of contaminated cough syrups, flags concerns with regulatory oversight of the pharma s

The Hindu 7 Oct 2025 6:12 pm

Coldrif row: Why this deadly cough syrup led to many deaths? Know which states have banned it

A cough syrup has become a new villain in many states, as it has led to the deaths of over 14 children in Madhya Pradesh

DNA India 7 Oct 2025 5:45 pm

Congress demands judicial probe, compensation for deceased`s families

The opposition party also accused the governments in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan of giving a clean chit to the companie

Mid Day 7 Oct 2025 4:21 pm

Punjab Bans Coldrif Cough Syrup After Child Deaths in Madhya Pradesh

Chandigarh, Oct 7: The Punjab government has issued an immediate ban on the sale, distribution, and use of Coldrif cough

The Northlines 7 Oct 2025 4:19 pm

Gujarat government cracks down on two pharmaceutical companies amid cough syrup scare

The Gujarat government has cracked down on two pharmaceutical companies after multiple cough syrup samples manufactured

The New Indian Express 7 Oct 2025 3:48 pm

MP govt to bear treatment costs for children affected by contaminated cough syrup

Madhya Pradesh government will cover all treatment costs for children suffering kidney infections from contaminated coug

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2025 3:37 pm

Coldrif cough syrup deaths: MP govt to bear treatment costs

Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government will bear the entire cost of treatment of children suffering from kidney infection

The Siasat Daily 7 Oct 2025 3:33 pm

Death toll rises to 13 in MP as another toddler succumbs to death

A 1.5-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, died due to acute renal failure caused by contaminated Coldrif cough syrup. This tra

Mid Day 7 Oct 2025 3:25 pm

Cough syrup deaths: Punjab and HP governments ban Coldrif

CHANDIGARH: Punjab and Himachal Pradesh governments have banned the sale, distribution and use of Coldrif cough syrup, f

The New Indian Express 7 Oct 2025 2:56 pm

Punjab Bans 'Adulterated' Coldrif Syrup After 15 Children Die In Madhya Pradesh

Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, and Telangana have issued advisories and banned the Coldrif cough syrup.

News18 7 Oct 2025 2:22 pm

Cough Syrup Shocker: How This Drug For Alcohol Poisoning Ended Up Becoming A Lifesaver

At least 15 children died from diethylene glycol poisoning after consuming Coldrif syrup batch SR-13 by Sresan Pharmaceu

News18 7 Oct 2025 1:56 pm

PIL in SC seeks court-monitored probe into Toxic Cough Syrup Deaths

New Delhi, Oct 7: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court following multiple child deaths

The Northlines 7 Oct 2025 1:46 pm

Punjab Govt Bans Coldrif Cough Syrup

The Uttar Pradesh government has also banned Coldrif cough syrup

Deccan Chronicle 7 Oct 2025 1:42 pm

Cough syrup deaths: All you need to know about the case

A cough syrup named Coldrif has been linked to the deaths of 15 children. The syrup contained a toxic industrial solvent

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2025 1:36 pm

Cough syrup deaths: PIL in SC seeks CBI Probe, nationwide drug safety review

The PIL requests that all pending FIRs and investigations concerning the deaths of children caused by toxic cough syrups

The Hindu Businessline 7 Oct 2025 1:12 pm

Punjab Bans 'Coldrif' Cough Syrup Following Children Death In Other States

The Punjab government has banned the sale, distribution and use of Coldrif cough syrup in the wake of 14 children dying

NDTV 7 Oct 2025 1:11 pm

PIL in Supreme Court seeks CBI probe, national drug safety review over cough syrup deaths

A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court demanding a CBI probe and sweeping reforms in Ind

The New Indian Express 7 Oct 2025 1:08 pm

Deadly cough syrup horror: What went wrong and how to identify safe oral suspensions

Recent reports highlight serious illnesses and deaths linked to contaminated ColdRif cough syrups in India, primarily du

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2025 12:58 pm

Cough syrup deaths: Plea in Supreme Court for judicial commission inquiry

The petition filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari has also sought a transfer of the FIRs to the CBI

The Hindu 7 Oct 2025 12:02 pm

Punjab bans Coldrif cough syrup with immediate effect for failing quality test

Punjab has banned 'Coldrif' cough syrup after it was found to contain diethylene glycol at levels far exceeding the perm

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2025 12:00 pm

Spurious cough syrups, arms seized in Odisha's Bargarh; 15 arrested in major crackdown

During the raids, police seized 1,500 bottles of Eskuf cough syrup (100 ml each)

The Hindu Businessline 7 Oct 2025 11:54 am

Cough Syrup Deaths: PIL In SC Blames Regulatory Lapses, Seeks Ban On Contaminated Syrups

The PIL holds Ministry of Health responsible for ignoring World Health Organization (WHO) warnings regarding the toxic c

News18 7 Oct 2025 11:24 am

Madhya Pradesh Bans Two More Cough Syrups Following Death Of 15 Children

As per the official report, Relife Syrup and Respifresh TR Syrup have been found to contain dangerous chemicals in amoun

News18 7 Oct 2025 9:54 am

Karnataka bars cough, cold syrups to children under two

BENGALURU: After reports of child deaths linked to the consumption of certain cough syrups in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasth

The New Indian Express 7 Oct 2025 8:25 am

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav suspends three officials in Chhindwara cough syrup tragedy

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered strict action following deaths linked to a cough syrup in Chhindwa

The Economic Times 7 Oct 2025 7:25 am

Cough syrup row: Madhya Pradesh drug controller transferred, 3 others suspended

Tragedy struck Chhindwara as 15 children died after allegedly consuming Coldrif cough syrup. In response, Madhya Pradesh

The Times of India 7 Oct 2025 2:18 am

DC Edit | Cough Syrups: Keep Kids Safe

The toll at home had begun even earlier with deaths of children reported as early as 2019

Deccan Chronicle 7 Oct 2025 1:43 am

TG Warns Against Cough Syrup Use

An advisory by the directorate of public health and family welfare (DPH&FW), dated October 5, 2025, warned against the i

Deccan Chronicle 7 Oct 2025 12:27 am

Toxic chemical DEG found above permissible limit in cough syrup: Government test report

A government lab in Bhopal found 46.28% diethylene glycol (DEG), an industrial chemical, in a cough syrup sample linked

The Economic Times 6 Oct 2025 11:57 pm

MP: SIT To Probe Cough Syrup Tragedy, Toll Mounts To 14

Heads start rolling, Drug controller shunted out, 3 officers suspended

Deccan Chronicle 6 Oct 2025 11:43 pm

Classical example of legal illiteracy: IMA on arrest of doctor in child deaths from contaminated cough syrup

The Indian Medical Association has condemned the arrest of a pediatrician in Madhya Pradesh following child deaths from

The Economic Times 6 Oct 2025 11:29 pm

Delhi govt asks hospitals to follow Centre's advisory on rational use of cough syrups in children

Delhi government has mandated all hospitals to strictly follow the Centre's advisory on the rational use of cough syrups

The Economic Times 6 Oct 2025 11:27 pm

Maharashtra citizens are safe as no Coldrif syrup is supplied in the State, says FDA

Despite no confirmed supply in the state, Maharashtra FDA urges public vigilance over toxic cough syrup.

The Hindu 6 Oct 2025 11:22 pm

Cough syrup deaths: IMA slams MP doctors arrest, says onus on manufacturers and authorities

NEW DELHI: The arrest of a doctor over the death of 14 children from contaminated cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh has igni

The New Indian Express 6 Oct 2025 10:28 pm

Cough syrup deaths: NHRC issues notices to 3 states, DCGI

New Delhi: The NHRC has issued notices to Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh governments, directing them to pro

The Siasat Daily 6 Oct 2025 10:15 pm

Cough syrup deaths: Kerala restricts sale, officials suspended in MP

Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Government on Monday transferred the states drug controller and suspended three officials ami

The Siasat Daily 6 Oct 2025 9:51 pm

Cough syrup deaths: Three officials suspended in Madhya Pradesh

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Congress leader Jitu Patwari visit families of victims

The Hindu 6 Oct 2025 9:29 pm

Cough syrup deaths: Doctors arrest diverts attention from regulatory bodies and pharma company, says IMA

In its statement, the IMA said the regulatory bodies concerned failed to monitor the concentration of DEG in the alleged

The Hindu Businessline 6 Oct 2025 8:47 pm

Cough syrup tragedy: IMA protests against doctors arrest

The prescribing doctor has no way of knowing whether a medicine is contaminated until adverse outcomes are reported amon

The Hindu 6 Oct 2025 8:35 pm

MP cough syrup tragedy: 3 drug inspectors suspended; SIT to probe deaths

Madhya Pradesh suspends two drug inspectors and a deputy director following the deaths of 14 children allegedly due to a

The Times of India 6 Oct 2025 7:50 pm

Production, Quality And Distribution: Trifecta Behind Cough Syrup Deaths

Vats of chemicals being heated on gas stoves, plastic pipes oozing residue, rusted equipment and untrained workers - ins

NDTV 6 Oct 2025 7:49 pm

No supply of contaminated cough syrup in Andhra Pradesh, says Health Minister

Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav directs officials to ensure that liquid medicines for cold and cough are not prescribe

The Hindu 6 Oct 2025 7:21 pm

What is Sresan, the company behind Coldrif cough syrup, linked to 14 children's deaths?

Several states, including Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, have banned the Coldrif cough syrup.

DNA India 6 Oct 2025 7:03 pm

Cough syrup deaths: NHRC sends notices to Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, UP govts and Drugs Controller General

National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to four states and the Drug Controller General following child death

The Economic Times 6 Oct 2025 6:56 pm

Medical Bodies Back MP Doctor Arrested Over Cough Syrup Deaths, Demands Fair Probe

FAIMA and IMA support the doctor, arrested in Madhya Pradesh after children died from toxic Coldrif cough syrup, urging

News18 6 Oct 2025 6:25 pm

Cough Syrup Tragedy: Madhya Pradesh Acts, Cracks Down, Suspends Officials

The death of 16 children - after they consumed Coldrif cough syrup - in Chhindwara has pushed the Madhya Pradesh governm

NDTV 6 Oct 2025 6:22 pm

Amid Cough Syrup Deaths, Kerala Bans All Medicines For Children Under 12 Without Prescription

The Kerala Health Department on Monday ordered that no medicines should be given to children under 12 without a doctor's

NDTV 6 Oct 2025 6:17 pm

Cough syrup-children death link probe: MP govt transfers state drug controller, suspends three others

BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh government on Monday suspended two drug inspectors and a Deputy Director of the food and drug

The New Indian Express 6 Oct 2025 5:59 pm

Cough syrup tragedy: Karnataka on high alert, samples sent for testing, says Health Minister Rao

The Drug Control Department has been on alert since the beginning and is testing a large number of medicines, with Karna

IBTimes 6 Oct 2025 4:39 pm

Cough Syrup Deaths: MP CM Yadav Meets Victims' Families, Assures Them Of Strict Action

Mohan Yadav met families of 14 children who died in Chhindwara after consuming Coldrif cough syrup.

News18 6 Oct 2025 4:11 pm

Telangana govt issues alert over adulterated Coldrif cough syrup

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has directed all District Medical and Health Officers (DM&HOs) to sensitise public o

The Siasat Daily 6 Oct 2025 4:00 pm

Kerala bans sale of medicines to children under 12 without prescription amid cough syrup scare

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala Health Department on Monday ordered that no medicines should be given to children under 1

The New Indian Express 6 Oct 2025 3:52 pm

Kerala bars all medicines for children under 12 without prescription

Kerala's Health Department mandated doctor prescriptions for all medicines given to children under 12, citing cough syru

The Economic Times 6 Oct 2025 3:47 pm

SIT to probe death of 14 children in MP; Doctor held, toxic cough syrup maker booked

Chhindwara unit president of the Indian Medical Association said if Dr. Soni is not released, all doctors will launch an

The Hindu 6 Oct 2025 3:11 pm

Centre to Issue Guidelines on Rational Use of Cough Syrups After Child Deaths

New Delhi, Oct 6: Following the tragic deaths of 12 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, allegedly linked to contam

The Northlines 6 Oct 2025 3:08 pm

Coldrif cough syrup deaths: Congress demands removal of MP health minister

Chhindwara: Madhya Pradesh Congress head Jitu Patwari on Monday demanded the removal of Health Minister Rajendra Shukla

The Siasat Daily 6 Oct 2025 2:45 pm

Kerala To Ban All Products Of Firm Producing Coldrif Cough Syrup Linked To Kids' Death In MP

Kerala is expected to ban all products of firm producing Coldrif syrup that is linked with children's deaths in Madhya P

News18 6 Oct 2025 2:45 pm

Child deaths in MP and Rajasthan prompt Karnataka to keep vigil on cough syrups

In a circular dated October 5, the Food Safety and Drugs Administration (FSDA) said that in view of recent incidents whe

Mid Day 6 Oct 2025 1:28 pm

Karnataka Govt Ask Officials to Keep Vigil Over Cough Syrups after Child Deaths in MP, Rajasthan

Amid concerns over the quality of cough syrups, the Union Health Ministry on Sunday underlined the need for all drug man

Deccan Chronicle 6 Oct 2025 1:21 pm

Uttarakhand bans cough syrups after nationwide alert over child deaths

DEHRADUN: In the wake of tragic child fatalities linked to cough syrups across several Indian states, the Uttarakhand He

The New Indian Express 6 Oct 2025 12:53 pm

'Poison Fed As Medicine': They Had A Cold, A Cough Syrup Killed Them

16 children and a medicine that ended up killing them -- the cough syrup tragedy in Madhya Pradesh has exposed massive g

NDTV 6 Oct 2025 12:43 pm

Criminal case filed against Coldrif maker following deaths off 10 children

Indian police launched criminal action against Sresan Pharma after its 'Coldrif' cough syrup, containing dangerous level

The Economic Times 6 Oct 2025 11:44 am

Cough syrup row: Uttar Pradesh govt bans Coldrif after 14 deaths in MP; protests erupt in Jaipur, Bhopal

Uttar Pradesh has banned Coldrif cough syrup, manufactured by Shreesan Pharmaceutical, following reports of 14 child dea

The Times of India 6 Oct 2025 10:23 am

SIT to Probe Cough Syrup-Linked Child Deaths in MP

Chhindwara Additional Collector Dhirendra Singh said that ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each, announced by Chief Minister Mohan

Deccan Chronicle 6 Oct 2025 9:21 am

MP: SIT to probe death of 14 children; doctor held, cough syrup maker booked

Chhindwara: The Madhya Pradesh police have formed a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the death of 14 children i

The Siasat Daily 6 Oct 2025 9:12 am

Overprescribed Cough Syrups Are A Concern; Contamination Is A Disaster. Don't Mix The Two

These two issues need to be understood and tackled separately as the first is a problem of medical culture and the other

News18 6 Oct 2025 9:00 am

Uttar Pradesh bans Coldrif cough syrup after 14 deaths in Madhya Pradesh

The order also prohibits the import and export of the cough syrup in government and private institutions

The Hindu 6 Oct 2025 8:48 am

Doctors issue clarification on safe use of cough syrups in children

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) Kerala chapter has clarified the guidelines on the use of cough s

The New Indian Express 6 Oct 2025 8:05 am

Cough syrup tragedy: 'Seal drug company, no other parent should suffer our ordeal'

Bereaved parents of six children who died after consuming Coldrif cough syrup, contaminated with diethylene glycol, are

The Times of India 6 Oct 2025 5:27 am

Coldrif row: 14 MP kids given banned cough syrup fighting for life in Maharashtra hospitals

Fourteen children from Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district are critically ill in Nagpur hospitals after consuming the b

The Times of India 6 Oct 2025 4:52 am

Coldrif tragedy: Doctor held, SIT set up as Madhya Pradesh's 'syrup toll' rises to 14

Madhya Pradesh's cough syrup tragedy deepened as three more children died in Chhindwara, raising the toll to 14. A docto

The Times of India 6 Oct 2025 3:14 am

Cough syrup issue: Health ministry directs rational use of medication

Union health secretary convened a meeting with states to address drug quality after multiple child deaths linked to cont

The Economic Times 5 Oct 2025 11:50 pm

Cough Syrup, Then More Sickness And Death: Shell-Shocked Families Try To Cope

After days of denial, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has announced Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia for each of the 11

NDTV 5 Oct 2025 11:32 pm

Centre holds high-level meeting on cough syrup deaths to strengthen drug quality assurance

NEW DELHI: In response to concerns about the deaths of children due to substandard cough syrups in Rajasthan and Madhya

The New Indian Express 5 Oct 2025 11:09 pm

Cough syrup deaths: Ensure drug manufacturers comply with Revised Schedule M norms, govt to states

The Union health ministry addressed cough syrup quality. A meeting reviewed drug norm compliance. This followed child de

The Economic Times 5 Oct 2025 11:03 pm

Set accountability!

It is really intriguing that the country which boasts of to be one of the largest pharmaceutical suppliers across the wo

The Northlines 5 Oct 2025 10:24 pm

Centre Holds Key Meet As Cough Syrup-Linked Deaths Surge To 18, Urges States To Act Swiftly

Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava led a meeting after 14 child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and 2 in Rajasthan

News18 5 Oct 2025 10:23 pm

Cough syrup contamination:Health Ministry directs strict compliance with revised Schedule M norms

The Ministry has warned that licences of non-compliant units would be cancelled; the direction comes after an emergency

The Hindu 5 Oct 2025 9:18 pm

Centre Holds High-Level Meeting After Cough Syrup Deaths

The Union Health Ministry on Sunday held an emergency high-level meeting with health secretaries and drug control offici

NDTV 5 Oct 2025 8:45 pm

Maharashtra bans Coldrif cough syrup batch over safety concerns

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Sunday ordered an immediate halt to the sale, distribution, and us

The Economic Times 5 Oct 2025 7:34 pm

News18 Evening Digest: PM Modi Expresses Grief Over Darjeeling Rain Deaths, Air India Flight Lands Safely After RAT Deploys & Other Stories

We are also covering: Madhya Pradesh Doctor Arrested For Prescribing 'Toxic' Cough Syrup After Death Of 14 Children and

News18 5 Oct 2025 6:35 pm

Watch: Coldrif cough syrup | Why many states have banned?

Madhya Pradesh government has banned the sale of Coldrif cough syrup across state, where most of the deaths have been re

The Hindu 5 Oct 2025 5:41 pm

MP reports two more likely child deaths from Coldrif syrup after 11 earlier fatalities

BETUL: Two children from Amla block in Madhya Pradesh's Betul district have died allegedly after taking Coldrif cough sy

The New Indian Express 5 Oct 2025 3:27 pm

Cough Syrup Row: Massive protest erupts in MP, Rajasthan; protestors demand resignation of...

Concurrently, in Jaipur, Congress workers held banners with the slogan, Nakli dawa band karo, doshiyo ke khilaaf karwayi

DNA India 5 Oct 2025 2:51 pm

Two-Year-Old MP Girl's Body Exhumed For Postmortem After Probe Into Cough Syrup Deaths

The body of a two-year-old girl was exhumed from the cremation ground for a post-mortem study after at least 14 deaths l

News18 5 Oct 2025 2:48 pm

Nationwide protests after 11 children die from cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh

The tragedy has triggered nationwide outrage and forced authorities to take swift action against medical negligence and

Mid Day 5 Oct 2025 2:39 pm

News18 Afternoon Digest: 14 Killed In Darjeeling Landslide, Doctor Arrested For Prescribing 'Toxic' Cough Syrup And More

We also covered: 14 Killed As Heavy Rain Triggers Landslides In Darjeeling and Sonam Wangchuk Demands Judicial Probe In

News18 5 Oct 2025 1:57 pm

Cough syrup row: FIR filed against arrested doctor, manufacturer

Police arrested a doctor and charged a manufacturer after 14 children died in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, due to a 'toxi

The Economic Times 5 Oct 2025 12:43 pm

MP Doctor Arrested over Deadly Cough Syrup

Dr. Praveen Soni, a pediatrician at the government hospital, had prescribed the syrup to children visiting his private c

Deccan Chronicle 5 Oct 2025 11:04 am

Madhya Pradesh doctor arrested after 11 children die consuming cough syrup

Authorities in Madhya Pradesh have arrested a doctor in Chhindwara district following the deaths of 11 children who repo

The New Indian Express 5 Oct 2025 10:49 am

Madhya Pradesh doctor, who prescribed cough syrup, detained after 9 children die

The case has been filed under BNS Sections 105 and 276, and Section 27 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act

The Hindu 5 Oct 2025 10:15 am

Doctor Arrested as Coldrif Cough Syrup Linked to Child Deaths; Ban Expands Across States

The deaths of 14 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have triggered outrage after Coldrif cough syrup was found to

Web Dunia 5 Oct 2025 10:09 am

Health Ministry Calls Urgent Meeting Over Cough Syrup-Linked Deaths In Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan

The Health Ministry will hold an emergency meeting today with state health officials to tackle the crisis of contaminate

News18 5 Oct 2025 9:43 am

CDSCO to Act Against Coldrif Syrup Maker

Another company, which supplied cough syrups in Madhya Pradesh, Nextro DS, is also under scrutiny

Deccan Chronicle 5 Oct 2025 9:23 am

Kerala bans Coldrif cough syrup sale

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government on Saturday banned the sale of Coldrif cough syrup across the state following r

The New Indian Express 5 Oct 2025 8:28 am

MP bans Coldrif cough syrup sale following death of 14 children; toxic chemical found in samples

Madhya Pradesh banned Coldrif cough syrup after 14 children died in Chhindwara due to suspected renal failure. The syrup

The Economic Times 5 Oct 2025 8:25 am

Madhya Pradesh Doctor Arrested For Prescribing 'Toxic' Cough Syrup After Death Of 14 Children

District Magistrate Harendra Narayan said that the substance in the syrup, which should have been within a 1 per cent li

News18 5 Oct 2025 8:14 am

Centre makes U-turn on cough syrup; Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, TN ban it

NEW DELH I: Hours after denying that controversial cough syrup Coldrif, which led to deaths of children in Madhya Prades

The New Indian Express 5 Oct 2025 8:14 am

Cough Syrup Row: Doctor, who prescribed 'toxic' Coldrif, arrested in Madhya Pradesh

Police registered an FIR against the doctor, paediatrician Dr Praveen Soni, who had prescribed the contaminated cough sy

DNA India 5 Oct 2025 8:11 am

Madhya Pradesh Doctor Who Prescribed Cough Syrup Linked To Deaths Arrested

The Madhya Pradesh government also filed a case against Srisan Pharmaceuticals, the company which manufactured the Coldr

NDTV 5 Oct 2025 7:24 am

6-year-old dies at Jaipur hospital; parents claim boy was given cough syrup at home in Churu

The child was suffering from acute brain fever

The Hindu 5 Oct 2025 2:34 am

Cough syrup tragedy: Madhya Pradesh bans Coldrif as kids' death toll rises to 11; test report confirms poisonous chemical

Eleven children died in MP's Chhindwara from renal failure after consuming cough syrup. A lab report confirmed Coldrif s

The Times of India 5 Oct 2025 2:17 am

CDSCO launches inspections of drug manufacturing units in six states after cough syrup deaths

NEW DELHI: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has initiated risk-based inspections of drug manufact

The New Indian Express 4 Oct 2025 11:49 pm

Rajasthan Health Minister Says Cough Syrup Linked To Deaths Of 3 Children 'Not Faulty'

The minister said the children who died were suffering from comorbidities and had been administered the cough syrup by t

News18 4 Oct 2025 11:47 pm

Health Ministry initiates risk-based inspection of drug manufacturing firms, following contamination in some cough syrup samples tested in Tamil Nadu

This move will help finding out the gaps leading to quality failure of drug samples and suggest process improvement, the

The Hindu 4 Oct 2025 11:01 pm

MP Bans Coldrif Cough Syrup Sale, Test Confirms Presence Of Toxins

Madhya Pradesh government on Saturday banned sale and distribution of Coldrif cough syrup after tests confirmed presence

Deccan Chronicle 4 Oct 2025 10:57 pm

Kerala Joins Other States In Banning Coldrif Cough Syrup After Unexplained Child Deaths

Kerala suspended Coldrif cough syrup sales after deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Sresan Pharma's Tamil Nadu plan

News18 4 Oct 2025 10:41 pm

Cough syrup row: MP bans Coldrif after tests confirm presence of toxic substance

The Madhya Pradesh (MP) Government on Saturday banned the sale of Coldrif cough syrup following the deaths of 14 childre

Mid Day 4 Oct 2025 10:21 pm

Telangana issues 'public alert' on Coldrif syrup after child deaths in MP, Rajasthan

Telangana's Drugs Control Administration issued a 'stop use notice' for Coldrif cough syrup (Batch No. SR-13) following

The Economic Times 4 Oct 2025 10:18 pm

Strict action will be taken against those responsible: MP Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla on Chhindwara cough syrup case

Madhya Pradesh Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla termed the children's deaths from Coldrif cough syrup unfortunate, announcing a

The Economic Times 4 Oct 2025 9:39 pm

Telangana issues public alert on Coldrif syrup after child deaths in MP, Rajasthan

Hyderabad: The Telangana Drugs Control Administration on Saturday issued a public alert stop use notice for Coldrif cou

The Siasat Daily 4 Oct 2025 9:33 pm

Kerala Follows Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu In Banning 'Coldrif' Cough Syrup

Kerala has become the latest state to suspend the sale and distribution of the cough syrup Coldrif, after reports from M

NDTV 4 Oct 2025 9:22 pm

MP bans sale of Coldrif cough syrup after 14 children die

Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh government on Saturday banned the sale of Coldrif cough syrup following the death of 14 child

The Siasat Daily 4 Oct 2025 9:05 pm

Rajasthan bans 19 medicines by Kayson Pharma after death of two children

Rajasthan bans 19 Kayson Pharma medicines following safety concerns. State drug controller suspended; strict regulations

The New Indian Express 4 Oct 2025 8:46 pm

Gujarat govt orders probe to check presence of harmful ingredients in cough syrups

Gujarat ordered a probe into cough syrups sold in the state. This follows reports of child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and

The Economic Times 4 Oct 2025 8:26 pm

MP CM Announces Rs 4 Lakh Aid For Families Of 11 Children Who Died After Consuming Cough Syrup

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav stated that upon learning of the incident, samples of Coldrif syrup were immed

News18 4 Oct 2025 8:20 pm

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announces ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to families of children who died in Chhindwara

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced Rs 4 lakh financial assistance for families of 11 children who died

The Economic Times 4 Oct 2025 8:06 pm

Health Ministry says cough syrup Coldrif samples from TN plant contain contaminant DEG

Some States ban the sale of the cough syrup

The Hindu Businessline 4 Oct 2025 7:58 pm

Uttarakhand launches raids on medical stores amid child deaths linked to cough syrups

DEHRADUN: In the wake of tragic child fatalities linked to contaminated cough syrups in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, th

The New Indian Express 4 Oct 2025 7:40 pm

Tests samples of cough syrup found to be 'adulterated': Tamil Nadu Food Safety dept

Test samples of cough syrup from a Chennai-based firm were found adulterated, prompting officials to halt production and

The Economic Times 4 Oct 2025 5:41 pm

What Is Diethylene Glycol, Highly Toxic Chemical Found In 'Coldrif' Syrup In Tamil Nadu?

Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu banned the sale of 'Coldrif' cough syrup after it was linked to the deaths of 11 children.

News18 4 Oct 2025 5:22 pm

Kerala suspends sale, distribution of Coldrif syrup, says Health Minister

Kerala suspended Coldrif cough syrup sales statewide. This decision followed reports from other states flagging issues.

The Economic Times 4 Oct 2025 5:13 pm

Cough syrup deaths: CDSCO inspects 19 drug manufacturing units

New Delhi: Central drug regulator, CDSCO, has initiated risk-based inspection at the manufacturing units of 19 drugs, in

The Siasat Daily 4 Oct 2025 3:48 pm

Cough syrup deaths: CDSCO launches risk-based inspection at manufacturing units of 19 drugs

India's drug regulator, CDSCO, initiated risk-based inspections at 19 drug manufacturing units, including cough syrups,

The Economic Times 4 Oct 2025 3:19 pm

Explained: What Is Diethylene Glycol Found In 'Coldrif' Cough Syrup At Tamil Nadu Unit

Diethylene Glycol (DEG) and Ethylene Glycol (EG) are industrial solvents used in antifreeze, paints, brake fluids, and p

NDTV 4 Oct 2025 3:14 pm

MP bans Coldrif cough syrup after nine children die of suspected kidney failure within a month

BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh government on Saturday banned the sale of Coldrif syrup following the deaths of nine children

The New Indian Express 4 Oct 2025 1:34 pm

Madhya Pradesh govt bans 'Coldrif' cough syrup after death of children in Chhindwara

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has banned 'Coldrif' cough syrup and all products from its manufacturer follow

The Economic Times 4 Oct 2025 1:06 pm

Cough Syrup Row: Tamil Nadu Acts Within A Day, Madhya Pradesh Probe Drags On

While Tamil Nadu tested, confirmed, and banned the suspected batch within 24 hours, Madhya Pradesh is still awaiting rep

NDTV 4 Oct 2025 12:17 pm

Centre Confirms DEG Contamination In Madhya Pradesh Cough Syrup Samples Amid Probe Into Child Deaths

DEG, a toxic industrial solvent, has been behind multiple child deaths in India and abroad

News18 4 Oct 2025 12:15 pm

Health Ministry confirms Diethylene Glycol beyond permissible limits in Coldrif cough syrup amid child deaths in Raj, MP

The Ministry of Health confirmed Coldrif Cough Syrup from Sresan Pharma's Kanchipuram unit contained diethylene glycol (

The Economic Times 4 Oct 2025 12:06 pm

Cough syrup row: Rajasthan government suspends drug controller, halts distribution of Kaysons Pharma drugs

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has ordered a detailed probe into the matter along with effective action

The Hindu 4 Oct 2025 11:54 am

Rajasthan Suspends Drug Controller Amid Cough Syrup Row

The Rajasthan government has suspended the state drug controller and halted the distribution of medicines manufactured b

NDTV 4 Oct 2025 11:43 am

Cough Syrup Row: Rajasthan Suspends Drug Controller

The government has placed drug controller Rajaram Sharma under suspension for allegedly influencing the process of deter

Deccan Chronicle 4 Oct 2025 11:00 am

Amid Probe In Cough Syrup Row, Rajasthan Suspends Drug Controller For Manipulating Laws

Rajasthan suspended Rajaram Sharma for shielding Kayson Pharma after cough syrup deaths. CM Bhajan Lal Sharma ordered a

News18 4 Oct 2025 10:52 am

TN Bans Coldrif Cough Syrup After Child Deaths in MP, Rajasthan

The advisory, issued by the Directorate General of Health Services, comes amid reports of child deaths allegedly linked

Deccan Chronicle 4 Oct 2025 9:39 am

Rajasthan cough syrup row: 11 child deaths trigger suspension of drug controller, Kaysons Pharma drugs pulled from market

The Rajasthan government has suspended its drug controller and halted all Kaysons Pharma medicine distribution following

The Economic Times 4 Oct 2025 9:03 am

Now, 12 kids deaths linked to cough syrup in MP, Raj; Centre issues advisory

Alarm bells are ringing as 12 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan died following complications from cough syrup use

The Times of India 4 Oct 2025 4:36 am

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NDTV 4 Oct 2025 12:05 am

MP: 3 More Children Die of Kidney Failure, 2 Cough Syrups Banned

Coldrif and Nextro DS temporarily banned; probe underway by NCDC and IDSP

Deccan Chronicle 3 Oct 2025 11:56 pm

Centre warns against cough syrups for children under 2 years after deaths in two states

The Centre has issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories, directing that cough and cold medications should

The New Indian Express 3 Oct 2025 11:56 pm

Tamil Nadu Bans 'Coldrif' Cough Syrup After Child Deaths In Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan

The Tamil Nadu government has banned the sale of cough syrup 'Coldrif' and ordered its removal from the market following

NDTV 3 Oct 2025 10:54 pm

Cough syrups not contaminated, says Centre; Tamil Nadu test detects adulteration

Union Health Ministry says none of the cough syrup samples contained diethylene glycol or ethylene glycol that are known

The Hindu 3 Oct 2025 10:16 pm

Hours After Centre Reported No DEG In Cough Syrup Samples, Tamil Nadu Confirms Deadly Contamination

On Friday, Tamil Nadu issued a stop-production order against the company and served a show-cause notice for licence canc

News18 3 Oct 2025 9:12 pm

Acute renal failure caused deaths of nine kids after suspected cough syrup poisoning in MP

BHOPAL: Children under five in Madhya Pradeshs Chhindwara district are continuing to die of acute kidney failure after b

The New Indian Express 3 Oct 2025 9:12 pm

Cough syrup kills third child in Rajasthan; government under heat over clean chit to pharma firm in probe

JAIPUR: A two-year-old in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, has died after consuming cough syrup , Cipra, from the Chief Minister's

The New Indian Express 3 Oct 2025 8:20 pm

Dont prescribe cough syrups to kids under 2: Centre to states

New Delhi: The Centre has issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories, directing that cough and cold medicati

The Siasat Daily 3 Oct 2025 8:07 pm

Health Ministry finds no toxic contaminants in cough syrups after deaths of 9 children in MP

CHHINDWARA: Drug control officials have found no trace of contaminants, or even Diethylene Glycol (DEG) or Ethylene Glyc

The New Indian Express 3 Oct 2025 7:40 pm

Deaths of children in Chhindwara: Nath blames toxic cough syrups, slams M.P. government over situation

Such blatant adulteration in medicines for children went unchecked for a long time, indicating a complete failure of law

The Hindu 3 Oct 2025 7:22 pm

No Toxic Contaminants Found In Cough Syrup Samples Linked To Childrens Deaths: Health Ministry

The ministry said the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued an advisory to all States, Union Territories

News18 3 Oct 2025 6:06 pm