US Book Ban Crisis: 22,810 Removals in Schools
PEN America data reveals a surge in US school book bans, targeting award-winning literature on race, LGBTQ+ themes, and identity. Discover why classics like The Handmaid's Tale are now contraband.
PEN America data reveals a surge in US school book bans, targeting award-winning literature on race, LGBTQ+ themes, and identity. Discover why classics like The Handmaid's Tale are now contraband.
Discover 8 powerful benefits of ajwain water for digestion, cough, cholesterol & more. Learn the correct way to prepare this traditional Indian home remedy for optimal health.
The White House has expanded its travel ban list, adding new countries. Find out which nations face full or partial restrictions and how it affects travel.
The Trump administration has expanded its controversial travel ban to include Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria. Full restrictions also imposed on Palestinian Authority documents. Read the full list of affected countries.
FSSAI launches a nationwide egg safety drive, testing for banned antibiotics like nitrofurans. Learn about the controversy, home quality checks, and how it protects your health.
From China to France, explore how 8 nations are implementing strict bans and age limits on social media for minors to combat addiction and protect mental health. Discover the global debate.
UP STF secures non-bailable warrants against two accused in a major codeine syrup trafficking case. Probe reveals a network of 27 fake firms used for illegal procurement. Read the full investigation details.
Allahabad High Court dismisses petitions of two accused in major interstate codeine syrup racket. The court termed the crime grave. Read details on the cross-border narcotics network.
ED Lucknow warns Shubham Jaiswal, alleged kingpin of a codeine cough syrup smuggling & money laundering racket, of a Non-Bailable Warrant after he skipped summons. Details inside.
Nashik crime branch detained a 19-year-old and seized 66 reels of banned nylon manja worth over Rs 70,000. Read about the police crackdown on the dangerous kite string.
Allahabad High Court rejects pleas to quash FIR and grant stay on arrest in adulterated cough syrup case, terming the alleged crime as grave against society. Read the full details.
Ludhiana's health department warns of increased winter illnesses like flu & pneumonia. Civil surgeon Dr. Ramandeep Kaur shares crucial precautions for families. Protect your loved ones this season.
Delhi doctor explains why bronchitis spikes in winter, links it to pollution & cold air. Learn about crucial tests to prevent long-term lung damage. Act now.
Nagpur police raided a spot in Sakkardara, arresting Toufique Khan for possessing banned nylon manja. The drive aims to protect birds and prevent accidents during kite festivals. Read more.
Security forces in Manipur arrest 10 militants from banned outfits involved in extortion. Details on the operations across Thoubal, Kakching, and Imphal West districts.
An 18-month-old died after being given adult cough syrup in Kanpur's Bidhuna. CMO raided clinic, seized medicines. Read the full investigation details and safety warnings.
Sabarkantha SOG arrests two men for selling codeine cough syrup without prescription near Himmatnagar. 176 bottles seized. Read the full investigation details.
Jammu and Kashmir Police seized banned propaganda materials during a search in Pulwama's Tahab area. The operation aims to curb anti-national activities. Read the full details.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav slams UP govt for soft approach on codeine syrup cartel, questions selective bulldozer action. SP also alleges denial of permission for Ambedkar event. Details inside.
Mumbai Crime Branch arrests 10 for running an illegal call centre in Andheri that sold Viagra and banned drugs to US citizens via VOIP calls. Details on the racket and accused inside.
Bhola Jaiswal, father of absconding kingpin Shubham Jaiswal, sent to jail in Sonbhadra. Police expand probe to 118 medicine firms in UP for codeine syrup smuggling via fake billing. Read for details.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleges a multi-crore codeine cough syrup syndicate, spanning multiple states and countries, operated under political and bureaucratic protection in UP. Read the explosive details.
ED attaches properties worth ₹2.04 crore linked to Sresan Pharma in deadly cough syrup case. Probe reveals use of industrial-grade chemicals, leading to 22 child deaths in MP. Details inside.
Trichy rural traffic police confiscated 22 illegal air horns from 14 private buses. Drivers tried to deceive authorities, but a thorough inspection revealed the hidden devices. Read more about the crackdown.
Enforcement Directorate attaches Chennai assets of Coldrif promoter Ranganathan in Madhya Pradesh cough syrup deaths case. Read the latest developments on the investigation.
Uttar Pradesh STF arrests fourth individual in Lucknow for illegal storage and trade of banned Phensedyl cough syrup. Crackdown on codeine-based intoxicants continues. Read the latest details.
Indore police seized banned Chinese kite thread worth over Rs 5 lakh in separate raids, arresting shopkeeper and detaining driver. Crackdown intensifies ahead of festive season. Read the full story.
Ravet police raided a Punawale flat, arresting three men from different states for operating an online betting racket using a banned app. ₹2.86 lakh seized. Read the full investigation details.
Twitch streamer Nina Lin faces her third ban since October 2025, following viral controversy over a Target store incident. Will she return? Read the full story.
Indian government intensifies scrutiny on pharmaceutical sector, auditing 700+ cough syrup manufacturers. Health Ministry reveals 19 drug samples collected for testing amid child safety concerns. Read the full report.