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Heavy Rain Triggers Landslides In Darjeeling (PTI)
In today’s afternoon digest, News18 brings you the latest update on landslide in Darjeeling that claimed at least 14 lives. The rescue operation is underway, Amid the ongoing probe into the deaths of children linked to the consumption of cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara, officials have arrested Dr Praveen Soni following the registration of an FIR against him, and more.
14 Killed As Heavy Rain Triggers Landslides In Darjeeling; Sikkim Disconnected
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Heavy rain has disrupted lives across North Bengal, claiming at least 14 lives and leaving one missing, after multiple landslides hit Mirik and Sukhiya in Darjeeling. The death toll is likely to rise as the rescue operation continues. According to officials, the fatalities have been reported from multiple locations, including Mirik, Jorebunglow, Sukhiapokhri, Darjeeling Sadar, and Pulbazar. One person from the Sukhiapokhri police station area has been reported missing.
Madhya Pradesh Doctor Arrested For Prescribing ‘Toxic’ Cough Syrup After Death Of 14 Children
Amid the ongoing probe into the deaths of children linked to the consumption of cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara, officials have arrested Dr Praveen Soni following the registration of an FIR against him.
Health Ministry Calls Urgent Meeting Over Cough Syrup-Linked Deaths In Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan
The Ministry of Health is set to hold an urgent meeting at 4.00 pm on Sunday to address the critical issue of contaminated cough syrups following the death of multiple children in Madhya Pradesh.
Air India Amritsar-UK Flight Lands Safely After RAT Deploys In Final Approach, Aircraft Grounded
An Air India flight from Amritsar to Birmingham in the United Kingdom landed safely in the city after it experienced the deployment of its Ram Air Turbine (RAT) during final approach on Saturday. According to an official statement, all electrical and hydraulic systems were later found functioning normal.
‘Prepared To Stay In Jail’: Sonam Wangchuk Demands Judicial Probe In Ladakh Violence Deaths
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is detained under the National Security Act (NSA) and currently lodged in Jodhpur central jail in connection with the recent violence in Leh, sent out a message from the jail on Saturday.
Dhanashree Verma Reacts To Samay Raina’s ‘Sugar Daddy’ Post For Yuzvendra Chahal?
A new social media exchange has sparked controversy around social media influencer Dhanashree Verma and her ex-husband, cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal. Popular stand-up comic and streamer Samay Rana recently shared a screenshot of a video on his social media account, captioning it, ‘Love you, my sugar daddy,’ tagging Yuzvendra, and with laughing and kissing emojis.
Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli To Be Selected On Merit Going Forward: Report
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October 05, 2025, 13:57 IST
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