The owner of Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharma has been detained after over 20 children died from consuming contaminated Coldrif syrup. Madhya Pradesh police arrested Ranganathan, the company’s owner, in Chennai after a Rs 20,000 reward was announced for his capture. The syrup, used for cold and cough in children, was found to contain diethylene glycol, a toxic chemical. Deaths have been reported in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. India’s top drug regulator admitted major lapses in drug manufacturing, saying many factories failed to properly test raw materials and ingredients before production. (PC: NDTV)

Residents of Jaynagar in Bihar witnessed a rare and stunning view of Mount Everest, thanks to clear skies and clean air. The snow-covered Himalayan peaks were visible from the town, located on the banks of the Kamla River near the India-Nepal border. Locals say such views appear during seasons of good weather, especially between Vasant Panchami and Holi, and again from Durga Puja to Kartik Purnima. The peaks glow in shades of copper, gold, and silver at sunrise and sunset. Jaynagar, a culturally vibrant town, also connects to Nepal’s Janakpur through the only cross-border railway line. (PC: India Today)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced his switch to the Made-in-India email platform Zoho Mail on Wednesday. Sharing his new official email address on X, Shah urged everyone to use it for future communication. His move is seen as part of a wider government effort to promote Indian technology and reduce reliance on foreign platforms. Zoho’s co-founder, Sridhar Vembu, thanked Shah for supporting Indian innovation. Recently, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also moved to Zoho’s office suite. Zoho Mail, based in Chennai, offers ad-free email services with 5GB free storage and supports attachments up to 1GB per file. (PC: The Indian Express)

After lawyer Rakesh Kishore tried to hit Chief Justice BR Gavai with a shoe on October 6, casteist attacks against him continue online. An AI-generated video mocking the CJI has been widely shared, alongside posts by influencers praising Kishore. Punjab police have filed FIRs over abusive social media content, and the Attorney General’s permission has been sought for contempt proceedings. Political leaders including Arvind Kejriwal and Mallikarjun Kharge demanded strict action. CJI Gavai, the second Dalit and first Buddhist head of India’s Supreme Court, has not pressed charges. Protests took place outside Kishore’s home, with calls for stronger judicial protection. (PC: HT)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport on Wednesday. The new airport is expected to reduce the pressure on the busy Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Located near Panvel, the project is a major boost for Mumbai’s air traffic capacity and regional economy. The airport will handle 20 million passengers annually in its first phase. Officials said more phases will be completed by 2032, making it one of India’s largest airports. Modi called it a “symbol of New India’s speed and scale.” Domestic flights will start early next year after final trials. (PC: X)

Two Army commandos from the elite 5 PARA unit have gone missing in the dense Gadole forest of Kokernag, South Kashmir. The Agniveer jawans disappeared during an operation on the evening of October 6, sources said. A joint search by the Army, police, and paramilitary forces is underway to locate them. The forest area, lying between Kishtwar and Anantnag, has a history of militant movement. Visuals show heavy deployment and teams combing the terrain. Officials said all possible efforts are being made to trace the missing soldiers. The operation continues under high alert conditions. (PC: X)

In Madhya Pradesh, 17 children have died over 43 days after consuming the cough syrup Coldrif, suspected to be contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG) — a toxic industrial solvent. Two more toddlers recently died in Chhindwara, showing symptoms of kidney failure and brain damage. Tests revealed DEG levels at 48.6%, nearly 500 times the permissible limit of 0.1%. Doctors say DEG severely affects the brain and is nearly impossible to remove once ingested. Authorities have banned the product and launched a door-to-door campaign to seize remaining bottles from affected areas. (PC: The Hindu)

A gunfight broke out between security forces and terrorists in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday evening. Around 7:20 pm, terrorists fired at a team of the Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG) in the Beeranthub area. The SOG team returned fire, leading to a fierce exchange of bullets. Four terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area. Additional forces, including the Army and CRPF, have been sent to assist as the region is covered in snow. So far, no casualties have been reported. The entire area has been cordoned off by security forces. (PC: India Today)

At least 18 people died after a massive landslide hit Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur district on Tuesday, burying a private bus under mud and rocks near Ballu Bridge. The bus, travelling on the Marotan–Kalaul route, was carrying over 30 passengers. Four people, including a young girl, were rescued alive as rescue teams used excavators to clear debris. Police, fire, and disaster response teams are working on the site. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief and announced ₹2 lakh for each victim’s family and ₹50,000 for the injured. Home Minister Amit Shah also offered condolences and said NDRF teams are on-site.

From January, Indian Railways will let passengers change the travel date of confirmed tickets online without any extra fee. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the new rule, calling it a passenger-friendly move. At present, travellers must cancel their tickets and book again, which often leads to deductions and higher costs. The new system aims to reduce inconvenience for passengers who need to reschedule their journeys. However, the change will depend on seat availability, and passengers must pay any fare difference if the new ticket costs more. The decision is expected to help millions of train travellers across India. (PC: NDTV)