Govt plans to bar cough syrups for kids under 2 amid safety concerns | Industry News

Govt plans to bar cough syrups for kids under 2 amid safety concerns | Industry News

The Centre is planning to tighten regulations on paediatric cough syrups, with the health ministry proposing to bar their prescription for children below two years and discourage their use for those under five, Mint reported Saturday. The move, part of the draft National Formulary of India (NFI) 2026 released by the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission…

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Bharat Taxi crosses 2.7 million downloads in weeks, faces affordability concerns in competitive ride-hailing space

Bharat Taxi crosses 2.7 million downloads in weeks, faces affordability concerns in competitive ride-hailing space

India’s cooperative ride-hailing platform Bharat Taxi has recorded a strong early response, crossing 2.7 million downloads shortly after its launch. However, despite this impressive start, concerns around pricing are beginning to surface, raising questions about its long-term sustainability in a highly competitive market. Strong early traction after launch Launched in February 2026 by Union Home…

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Bharat Taxi crosses 2.7 Mn downloads but faces pricing concerns

Bharat Taxi crosses 2.7 Mn downloads but faces pricing concerns

India’s cooperative ride-hailing platform Bharat Taxi, which operates cab, auto, and bike services, is witnessing strong early adoption, with total downloads crossing 2.73 million, according to Sensor Tower data. The data shows that nearly 84.2% (2.30 million) of installs came from the Google Play Store (Android), while 15.8% (433K) downloads were from the App Store…

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Josh Allen makes a shocking $8.5 million move amid injury concerns and a new chapter with Hailee Steinfeld | NFL News

Josh Allen makes a shocking $8.5 million move amid injury concerns and a new chapter with Hailee Steinfeld | NFL News

Josh Allen’s $8.5 million move shocks fans.(Image via Dylan Buell via Getty Images) Josh Allen, the Buffalo Bills’ star player, started the season with a lot of hopes, until it came crashing down as the Buffalo Bills lost brutally against the Denver Broncos in the divisional round.Though Josh Allen has a lot to look forward…

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‘Nato should be leading the way’: Donald Trump renews push to acquire Greenland, citing security concerns; links takeover to ‘Golden Dome’ defence

‘Nato should be leading the way’: Donald Trump renews push to acquire Greenland, citing security concerns; links takeover to ‘Golden Dome’ defence

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his push for the United States to acquire Greenland, saying the Arctic island is vital for American national security and for the “Golden Dome” defence system he claims Washington is building.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “The…

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Gig worker safety row: Blinkit drops ‘10-minute’ delivery claim after labour ministry flags concerns; Zepto, Swiggy may follow

Gig worker safety row: Blinkit drops ‘10-minute’ delivery claim after labour ministry flags concerns; Zepto, Swiggy may follow

Eternal-owned quick commerce platform Blinkit has removed its long-promoted “10-minute delivery” claim from all platforms, amid growing concerns over the safety and welfare of delivery workers.According to news agency PTI, the company has revised its tagline from “10,000+ products delivered in 10 minutes” to “30,000+ products delivered at your doorstep”, signalling a shift away from…

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UAE restricts scholarships for students to study in UK amid concerns over Islamist radicalisation | World News

UAE restricts scholarships for students to study in UK amid concerns over Islamist radicalisation | World News

The UAE halted scholarships for UK studies, citing Muslim Brotherhood concerns, sharply reducing Emirati student enrolment/Image: AP The United Arab Emirates has taken a decisive step to limit government funding for emirati students who want to study at British universities, reflecting rising tensions over the UK’s stance on the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood. The move signals…

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China–Japan row: Beijing bans exports of dual-use goods to Tokyo amid Taiwan-related tensions; cites national security concerns

China–Japan row: Beijing bans exports of dual-use goods to Tokyo amid Taiwan-related tensions; cites national security concerns

File photo: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi (Picture credit: AP) China on Tuesday banned exports of dual-use goods that can serve both civilian and military purposes to Japan, a move that comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries over Taiwan.In a statement, China’s commerce ministry said exports of such items…

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SIR row erupts: BJP hits back after Mamata Banerjee’s letter to CEC; calls her concerns 'pure fiction' | India News

SIR row erupts: BJP hits back after Mamata Banerjee’s letter to CEC; calls her concerns ‘pure fiction’ | India News

Suvendu Adhikari and Mamata Banerjee (Images/Agencies) NEW DELHI: West Bengal leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Monday sent a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, dismissing CM Mamata Banerjee’s “desperate lies” about the SIR exercise and her latest request to the Election Commission to halt it. The BJP leader said her concerns were…

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