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Buying certain alcohol-based oral medicines won't be as easy from January 2027. The government has ruled that medicines containing more than 12% alcohol and sold in bottles larger than 30 ml can no longer be sold over the counter. Scroll down to see which medicines are affected.

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From Narendra Modi's remarks on Kuch Kuch Hota Hai song, to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto saying he had Indian DNA as he moves to Indian songs, the love for Bollywood and Indian music was on full display during the Indian leader's visit to Indonesia. A recap

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The RBI confirmed 98.5% of ₹2,000 notes have been returned, leaving just ₹5,451 crore in circulation. They remain legal tender and can still be exchanged indefinitely via 19 RBI offices or India Post.

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A century-old clock tower collapsed at Kozhikode Railway Station in the south Indian state of Kerala during heavy monsoon rains. Here is what happened:

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Driven by high tariffs, India's toy imports fell 71% while exports hit $186M. Capturing under 1% of global trade, the Centre now targets a 25% global market share by 2032 through MSMEs and FTAs.

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India strongly condemned conflict-related sexual violence at the UN Security Council, describing it as a weapon of war, terrorism and political repression. New Delhi also highlighted the role of women peacekeepers. Scroll down for more.

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Medical student from Kerala killed in Uzbekistan; family alleges forced conversion bid

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Afghan diplomat seeks India’s help in water management, modernising agriculture

WATCH: Indian diplomat objects to misrepresented map of India at Dhaka seminar

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Amarnath ice lingam has melted by over 90 per cent just 5 days into the yatra?

Modi begins first New Zealand trip by an Indian PM in four decades

CM Vijay blames Karur Police for 41 stampede deaths, alleges conspiracy

India changes rules for alcohol-based cough syrups and oral medicines

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Congress slams Bhupender Yadav after staff members’ sacking

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