TN bans ‘Almond Kit’ syrup after toxic chemical found

IANS | January 18, 2026 9:09 AM

Chennai, Jan 18 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has banned the manufacture, sale, distribution and consumption of the cough syrup 'Almond Kit' after laboratory tests confirmed the presence of the highly toxic chemical ethylene glycol, the state's drug control body said in a press release.

PM Modi to address public rally in Bengal's Singur today

IANS | January 18, 2026 9:04 AM

Kolkata, Jan 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to address a public rally at Singur in West Bengal's Hooghly district, where he is expected to resurrect the memories of the exit of Tata Motors' small car project, Nano, in 2008.

US Ambassador Sergio Gor pays tribute to 26/11 victims

IANS | January 17, 2026 11:24 PM

Bhopal, Jan 17 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited the 26/11 memorial at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, paying tribute to the victims of the devastating 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

Privileged to witness Assam's culture and traditions: PM Modi

IANS | January 17, 2026 9:17 PM

Guwahati, Jan 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that it has been his privilege to witness Assam's culture and closely observe the traditions of the Bodo community as he attended the Bagurumba Dwhou, a historic cultural event celebrating the rich heritage of the Bodo community at Sarusajai Stadium here.