Haryana ADGP Y Puran Kumar who shot himself dead, named top IPS, IAS officers in 9 page suicide note, wife files complaint against DGP

Haryana Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Y Puran Kuram, 52, died by suicide at his Sector 11 residence in Chandigarh on Tuesday, October 7. His suicide note names seven to eight IPS officer and two IAS officer, both serving and retired.
Cough syrup row: Owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, maker of Coldrif syrup, arrested over child deaths

S Ranganathan, owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, maker of Coldrif cough syrup, was detained in connection with the deaths of several children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
This is world’s longest railway platform, longer than many Olympic tracks, not in China, Singapore, US, or Japan, it’s located in…

India’s railway network boasts extremes, from the world’s longest railway platform at Hubballi Junction (1,507 meters) in Karnataka to Banspani Railway Station, India’s smallest (200 meters). Both stations serve crucial roles in connectivity, reflecting India’s diverse rail infrastructure.
Coldrif row: After death toll reaches 20, DGHS gives strict warning to drug regulators of states, UTs, ‘It shall be ensured…’

After an increase in the deaths of children from alleged consumption of Coldrif cough syrup, the Directorate General of Health Services strongly ordered all states and Union Territories, directing them to conduct stricter testing of pharmaceutical products. The death toll from allegedly consuming Coldrif cough syrup has increased to 20. Madhya Pradesh, where initially and most deaths occurred, reported four new deaths in the last 24 hours. According to some reports, the investigations have revealed that some cough syrups, which were barred from being administered to children under four years of age, were still being sold.
Uttar Pradesh: Six injured after blast in parked scooters in Kanpur, forensics team at spot

Police Commissioner of Kanpur said that the incident is being investigated from all possible angles.
Meet IAS Sanskriti Jain, who gets royal farewell on golden palanquin, transferred to…

IAS Sanskriti Jain’s tenure was widely appreciated for its focus on grassroots inclusion and public welfare.
Mamata Banerjee warns PM Modi against trusting Amit Shah, says he acts like ‘acting PM’, can be your…

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state and alleged that “he acts like acting PM”. She warned PM Modi of a ‘Mir Jafar’ betrayal by Amit Shah.
School Holiday October 9 Thursday: Are schools closed today in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurugram? Check full list of holidays here

Severe weather disruptions, including heavy rainfall, landslides, and thunderstorms, have led to unexpected school closures across India in October 2025. States like West Bengal, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu have declared holidays, with conditions continuing to affect school reopening.
Pakistan threatens India with war! Does it expose frustration after defeat in May clashes?

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned India of a possible war, saying “risks are real,” days after pleading with New Delhi to stop airstrikes.
Amit Shah bats for ‘Swadeshi’ as he declares moving to new mail ID, it is…; check name, features, and more

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has officially announced his new email ID, declaring his decision to switch to the ‘swadeshi’ mailing platform. The move comes against the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent call for ‘Made in India’ products amid tariff tensions with the United States.