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Published on: Aug 8, 2023, 08:53:08 IST

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WHO issues substandard medicine alert in Iraq for India made cough syrup

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday issued a substandard medicine alert from Iraq for a cough syrup manufactured by an Indian firm, making it fifth such warning for India-made drugs in the past 10 months. “A sample of the ‘Cold Out’ Syrup was obtained from one…read more.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) logo is seen near its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. (REUTERS)

‘Passengers who recorded RPF cop’s hate rant yet to be found’

MUMBAI: The Government Railway Police (GRP) team investigating the killings of 4 people on board the Jaipur-Mumbai Central Superfast Express claims it’s as yet unable to find any passengers who recorded the videos of the killer Chetan Singh as he made his hate speech against Muslims. Three…read more.

Ukraine says Russian missiles hit apartment, kill 8: ‘Bang – and that’s all’

Russian missiles struck the centre of Ukraine's Pokrovsk twice on Monday night killing eight people, including five civilians, regional governor Pavlo Kyrylenko said in a statement. The second missile hit the Ukraine-controlled town near the frontline 40 minutes after the first, the governor said…read more.

'Rahul Dravid doesn't support Hardik Pandya like...': Former India cricketer questions The Wall's role as T20I coach

When Hardik Pandya led Gujarat Titans to a maiden IPL crown in their maiden season, India potentially had the answer to 'who after Rohit Sharma?' This continued till the T20 World Cup in Australia, where after India's defeat to England in the semifinal, the captaincy duties were silently…read more.

Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied separate after 11 years of marriage following his alleged affair: Report

Actor Natalie Portman and husband-choreographer Benjamin Millepied have separated after being married for 11 years. As per Us Weekly, the decision came following his alleged affair with Camille Etienne. The split speculation began on their 11th wedding anniversary (August 4), when Natalie was…read more.

Harnaaz Sandhu's all-black ensemble is a 'game changer.' Pics inside

Harnaaz Sandhu is an absolute fashionista. The model keeps slaying fashion goals like a pro with snippets from her fashion diaries on her Instagram profile on a regular basis. From acing casual ensembles to showing us glimpses of her ethnic diaries to often decking up in formal ensembles…read more.

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