In response to the recent deaths of nine children and findings of a toxic industrial solvent in 'Coldrif' syrup, Madhya Pradesh has banned the sale and distribution of the product. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has also urged the Tamil Nadu government to investigate the manufacturing of the syrup in Kanchipuram. The government has also suspended the sale of all products from the concerned pharmaceutical company and taken steps to prevent further harm to the public.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched various schemes and initiatives worth over ₹62,000 crore for the skill development and employment of youth in India. These include the PM-SETU scheme, Nischay Self-Help Allowance Scheme, Jan Nayak Karpuri Thakur Skill University, and new academic and research facilities in Bihar. PM Modi also emphasized the importance of promoting local talent and skills to meet the demands of the 21st century.
Amidst rising tensions among auto drivers in Andhra Pradesh due to economic hardships, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched the 'Auto Driver Sevalo' scheme to provide much-needed financial assistance. Under this scheme, each auto driver in the state will receive ₹15,000, which will help them sustain their livelihoods and overcome the current challenges they face. The launch event was held at a large-scale, highlighting the government's commitment towards the welfare of the marginalized communities in the state.
The BJP in Karnataka has accused the state government of conspiring to divide the Hindu community through the upcoming Social and Educational Survey, which involves collecting caste data. The BJP alleges that the survey is a political strategy to inflate minority numbers and appease the Congress high command. BJP leaders have urged citizens to identify themselves as Hindu during the survey and resist the government's alleged schemes. They also claim that the Congress is trying to favor infiltrators and weaken national unity, while also using the survey to appease the Christian community and consolidate its leadership.
The Madhya Pradesh government's launch of the Bhawantar Yojna for soybean-producing farmers has caused tension within its own party. While Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is supporting the scheme, which provides compensation for crops sold below the MSP, RSS affiliate Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) is opposed to it. The BKS is demanding that the government only procure soybeans at MSP, causing a rift with the BJP organization. Amidst the controversy, CM Yadav has transferred Rs 653 crore to farmers for crop loss on Friday.
During the annual press conference on the 93rd Air Force Day celebrations, Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh revealed that India shot down high-tech Pakistani fighters, including F-16 and J-17 jets. The IAF chief also dismissed Pakistan's claims of shooting down Indian jets during Operation Sindoor as "manohar kahaniya" (interesting stories) and demanded proof. He further stated that India has clear evidence of destroying several enemy airfields, command and control centers, and a large number of high-tech fighters during the four days of cross-border confrontations.
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav spoke at News24's Manthan 2025 and expressed confidence in NDA's victory in the upcoming elections. He also expressed his belief that the people of Bihar are supporting NDA and they don't want a return to the "state of lawlessness" of the previous government. Stay updated on all the latest political news and updates from India and around the world with News24.
At Shiv Sena's Dussehra rally in Mumbai's Goregaon, Eknath Shinde launched a scathing attack on party chief Uddhav Thackeray, accusing him of betraying and weakening loyal party workers. Shinde referred to Thackeray as a "conspiracy chief" and urged party workers to come together and fight for their rights. The rally was attended by thousands of Shiv Sena supporters and marked the party's strong stance on internal issues.
The BJP IT cell head, Amit Malviya, has launched a scathing attack on Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi, for consistently using foreign trips to demean and misrepresent India. He presented a detailed data-backed counter-narrative, highlighting the exponential growth in the manufacturing sector between 2014-15 and 2024-25. Malviya challenged Gandhi's claims of slow job creation and highlighted the elimination of import dependence in the mobile sector, along with significant growth in manufacturing employment.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized CBS News for allegedly editing her interview and not reporting the full truth about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an alleged MS-13 gang member. Noem claimed that CBS edited the interview to downplay the threat Garcia poses to American safety. The network, however, maintains that the editing was for time constraints and that the full interview is available on their YouTube page.