Live News: DCGI writes to WHO over premature linking of Indian-made cough syrups to deaths in Gambia

Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav addresses the media 

"We've solved the RPG attack case which was carried out at the Sarhali Police Station, Tarn Taran on December 9. In this attack, a 70 mm caliber RPG 26 was used which was normally used by Mujahideen & it was sourced from across the border in a consignment" said Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar denies compensation for people who consumed spurious alcohol

"No compensation will be given to people who died after drinking...We have been appealing- if you drink, you will die...those who talk in favour of drinking will not bring any good to you...", CM Nitish Kumar said in the assembly earlier today.

NCB's Mumbai and Chennai Branch jointly seize drugs worth 1 crore

In a joint operation, Mumbai NCB and Chennai NCB conducted a raid in Ulwe area of Navi Mumbai and seized drugs worth more than Rs 1 Crore in the international market.

Bihar spurious liquor tragedy:Five dead after allegedly consuming spurious alcohol

After Chapra, 5 died after allegedly consuming spurious alcohol in various villages under Bhagwanpur PS, Siwan. The angry crowd are protesting by blocking the Chapra-Malmaliya road along with the body. The administration has taken cognizance of the matter.

Shraddha Walkar murder case: Shraddha's father Vikas Walkar addresses the media 

Vikas Walkar, father of deceased Shraddha Walkar told the media "Yes, I have been told that the DNA samples (his own with that of the bones that were recovered) have matched. Let's see what happens" 

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha participates in Swachh Bharat Mission in Agartala

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha participates in Swachh Bharat Mission in Agartala earlier today. The program started on December 14, Municipal corporation Mayor, Dipak Majumder was also present at the location.

Shraddha Walkar murder case: Accused moves application in Delhi Court seeking bail

Accused Aftab Poonawala has moved an application in Delhi's Saket Court seeking bail in the matter. He is in judicial custody after police interrogation. His bail plea will be heard tomorrow.

DCGI writes to WHO over premature linking of Indian-made cough syrups to deaths in Gambia

-Drug Controller of India writes to WHO over the premature conclusion linking Indian-made cough syrups to deaths in Gambia.

-"All control samples of 4 cough and cold syrups manufactured by Maiden Pharmaceutical were sent for testing to Government Laboratory as per extant rules and all the 4 products have been found to be of standard quality," the letter said

If we can raise our growth trending rate to 8% from 6.5% we can achieve a $30 trillion economy: N Chandrasekaran at the Annual FICCI Convention

-For success in 2047, in terms of air pollution, if we can reduce it to one-fourth of its current levels, and also produce universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water, that will go a long way. 

-Half of our labour force should comprise of women. 

-We need to eliminate the malnutrition and move towards a coverage ratio equivalent of one doctor per 1000 people, from 0.5 currently, through strengthening the care system, as well as harnessing the digital transformation technology.

-Success in education should shift from a focus of educational attainment to educational outcome. 

If we can raise our growth trending rate to 8% from 6.5% we can achieve a $30 trillion economy: N Chandrasekaran at the Annual FICCI Convention

-If we can raise our growth trending rate to 8% from 6.5% we can achieve a $30 trillion economy, says N Chandrasekaran.

-It is not only about the quantum of growth and the size of our economy. To fulfill our PM's vision of becoming a developed nation, when we celebrate our 100th year of independence, we will need to be deliberate that the fruits of our long term growth potential reaches every citizen, he adds.

We have also made significant progress in achieving results in the social sector: N Chandrasekaran at the Annual FICCI Convention

-We have also made significant progress in achieving results in the social sector, particularly in extending the reach and access of basic services to households, like electrification, bank accounts, healthcare insurance, sanitation and connectivity, says N Chandrasekaran.

-Millions of people have been lifted out of poverty while health outcomes have also improved significantly. India implemented one of the most successful covid vaccination programs in the world, he adds.  

Since the pandemic, the pace of structural reforms has picked up further: N Chandrasekaran at the Annual FICCI Convention 

-Pre-pandemic, the government introduced the GST, the IBC, and inflation targeting framework, a reduction in the corporate tax rate and addressing the banking sector balance sheets. 

-Since the pandemic, the pace of structural reforms has picked up further. Measures like labor reforms, the PM Gati Shakti and National asset monetization plan, product linked incentive scheme to boost domestic manufacturing, higher investment limits for small businesses, power sector reforms, and aggressive disinvestment targets have picked up.