What began as a festive novelty has turned into a public health crisis across Madhya Pradesh. A makeshift firecracker toy known as a carbide gun has left over 300 people injured, most of them children, during this year’s Diwali celebrations. Dozens have suffered severe eye injuries, and several are at risk of permanent blindness, according...
Following alarming reports of kidney failure and multiple child fatalities, the Government of India has issued an urgent advisory cautioning against the prescription of cough syrups for children under two years of age. The directive calls on state governments, health authorities, and medical practitioners to exercise strict restraint and follow evidence-based protocols when treating pediatric...
Kasaragod (Kerala): Two minor girls sustained burn injuries in an alleged acid attack by a 48-year-old man in Panathadi village of Kasaragod district on Friday morning. The accused, identified as Manoj K C, a native of Karike in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district, reportedly fled the scene after the incident, police said. According to officials, Manoj...
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has sparked a debate on social media after criticizing those protesting against the Supreme Court’s recent order directing that all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR be shifted to shelter homes. The order triggered widespread protests on the streets and discussions online, with many Bollywood celebrities voicing opposition to the directive. On Saturday,...
In a shocking revelation made during a session of the Karnataka Legislative Council, Janata Dal (Secular) MLC SL Bhojegowda confessed to orchestrating the killing of 2,800 stray dogs, claiming it was necessary to protect children from dog attacks. Speaking in the Council, Bhojegowda said the dogs were fed poisoned meat and buried under coconut trees...