Police in Gambia on Saturday announced they were launching an investigation into the deaths of dozens of children, amid growing concern over imported medicines.&nbsp;Following the deaths of 66 children, most from acute kidney failure, police said in a statement they were putting senior officers on the investigation.

India is investigating cough syrups made by a local pharmaceutical company after the World Health Organisation said they could be responsible for the deaths.

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President Adama Barrow authorised the health authorities "to suspend the license of the suspected... importer" involved in the case, his office said on Saturday evening.&nbsp;

The foreign ministry was to communicate "his government's most profound concern" to the Indian embassy, it added.

Barrow on Friday promised to boost health measures including better quality control over imported medicines.

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He said the government would leave "no stone unturned" to get to the bottom of the incident.

The WHO on Wednesday issued an alert over four cough and cold syrups made by Maiden Pharmaceuticals in India over possible links to the deaths.

Laboratory testing had found unacceptable levels of potentially life-threatening contaminants, the WHO said, adding that the products may have been distributed beyond the West African country.

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Gambian health authorities had on September 23 ordered a recall of all medicines containing paracetamol or promethazine syrup.

Barrow announced a raft of measures to avoid future tragedies, including the creation of "a quality control national laboratory for drugs and food safety".

He also promised to update the nation's drugs-related laws to ensure regulation could prevent any such incidents in the future.&nbsp;He praised the work of the health ministry in preventing further deaths.&nbsp;He said the outbreak was "now under control, with only two cases reported in the last two weeks".

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Police in Gambia on Saturday announced they were launching an investigation into the deaths of dozens of children, amid growing concern over imported medicines. Following the deaths of 66 children, most from acute kidney failure, police said in a statement they were putting senior officers on the investigation. India is investigating cough syrups made by a local pharmaceutical company after the World Health Organisation said they could be responsible for the deaths. Watch | Gravitas: Gambia Cough Syrup deaths: All you need to know President Adama Barrow authorised the health authorities "to suspend the license of the suspected... importer" involved in the case, his office said on Saturday evening. The foreign ministry was to communicate "his government's most profound concern" to the Indian embassy, it added. Barrow on Friday promised to boost health measures including better quality control over imported medicines. Also read | Gambia cough syrup row: Indian body says WHO yet to provide 'one to one causal relation of deaths' He said the government would leave "no stone unturned" to get to the bottom of the incident. The WHO on Wednesday issued an alert over four cough and cold syrups made by Maiden Pharmaceuticals in India over possible links to the deaths. Laboratory testing had found unacceptable levels of potentially life-threatening contaminants, the WHO said, adding that the products may have been distributed beyond the West African country. Also read | WHO alleges 'made in India' cough syrup linked to death of 66 kids in Gambia, probe underway Gambian health authorities had on September 23 ordered a recall of all medicines containing paracetamol or promethazine syrup. Barrow announced a raft of measures to avoid future tragedies, including the creation of "a quality control national laboratory for drugs and food safety". He also promised to update the nation's drugs-related laws to ensure regulation could prevent any such incidents in the future. He praised the work of the health ministry in preventing further deaths. He said the outbreak was "now under control, with only two cases reported in the last two weeks". WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Indian ministry of external affairs (MEA) raised an "alarming" issue with Islamabad on Friday (October 7) stating that six Indian prisoners, who completed their jail terms, died in Pakistan in the last nine months.&nbsp;

The ministry's spokesperson Arindam Bagchi&nbsp;said that five of the six Indians were fishermen. Demanding answers, he said that Pakistan is "duty-bound" to ensure the safety and security of all Indian prisoners.&nbsp;

At a media briefing, Bagchi said: "Six Indians, five of them fishermen, died in Pakistani custody in the last nine months or so. All the six, interestingly, had completed their sentences, but what we would say, were illegally detained by Pakistan despite completing their sentences and in spite of multiple demands by the Indian side for their release and repatriation."&nbsp;

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Indian ministry of external affairs (MEA) raised an "alarming" issue with Islamabad on Friday (October 7) stating that six Indian prisoners, who completed their jail terms, died in Pakistan in the last nine months. The ministry's spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that five of the six Indians were fishermen. Demanding answers, he said that Pakistan is "duty-bound" to ensure the safety and security of all Indian prisoners. At a media briefing, Bagchi said: "Six Indians, five of them fishermen, died in Pakistani custody in the last nine months or so. All the six, interestingly, had completed their sentences, but what we would say, were illegally detained by Pakistan despite completing their sentences and in spite of multiple demands by the Indian side for their release and repatriation." WATCH | WION Dispatch: India raises objection to US envoy's visit to PoK × According to the spokesperson, there has been an increase in the number of deaths of Indian fishermen in Pakistan. He further said: "The increasing incidents of deaths of Indian fishermen is alarming and raises the question of their safety and security in Pakistani jails. The matter has been raised by our high commission in Islamabad as well as with the Pakistani high commission here. We request the Pakistan government once again to release and repatriate all Indian prisoners immediately." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa is in the last essay of his stint as the army leader. In the backdrop of the country going through its worst period, both on the economic and human front courtesy of the devastating floods, Bajwa is now batting for peace. Without naming India Bajwa called for the resolution of all bilateral ties.&nbsp;

“We must give peace a chance by developing a mechanism to resolve all our bilateral issues peacefully. Moreover, as opposed to fighting each other, we should collectively fight hunger, poverty, illiteracy, population explosion, climate change and disease,” &nbsp;said Bajwa at the passing-out parade at Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.&nbsp;

Bajwa, who is expected to retire after his extended six-year tenure in November, however,&nbsp;asserted that the desire for peace must not be construed as weakness.&nbsp;

“I must highlight here that our desire for peace must not be construed as our weakness. No one should make any mistake about our collective resolve to defend our core interests and every inch of our motherland,” he added.&nbsp;

“We are trying our best to break the political logjam which has denied the countries of South Asia to move forward and resolve all regional and bilateral issues in a peaceful and dignified manner.”

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However, experts were not too amused with Bajwa's call. Indian Army's&nbsp;Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain stated it wasn't the first time that Bajwa had came up with such lofty statements.

"This is not the first time that General Bajwa has talked about peace with India. But the follow-up has hardly been evident," Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain told WION.&nbsp;

"Whenever you speak about these things, it must be followed with executive direction and some kind of demonstration which unfortunately has been missing," added the army veteran.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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While Bajwa batted for a peaceful resolution of the relations, he didn't bring Kashmir into the conversation which experts believe was a rarity from the Pakistani army chief.

In April earlier this year, Bajwa had worked the peaceful resolution of disputes between the two neighbours into his speech but added the Kashmir caveat again.&nbsp;

“Pakistan continues to believe in using dialogue and diplomacy to resolve all outstanding issues including the Kashmir dispute and is ready to move forward on this front if India agrees to do so,” Bajwa said.&nbsp;

While Bajwa may have toned down his rhetoric, it was during his tenure that India-Pakistan had come perilously close to a war after the&nbsp;dastardly Pulwama attack&nbsp;in 2019.&nbsp;

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Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa is in the last essay of his stint as the army leader. In the backdrop of the country going through its worst period, both on the economic and human front courtesy of the devastating floods, Bajwa is now batting for peace.

Pakistan Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa is in the last essay of his stint as the army leader. In the backdrop of the country going through its worst period, both on the economic and human front courtesy of the devastating floods, Bajwa is now batting for peace. Without naming India Bajwa called for the resolution of all bilateral ties. “We must give peace a chance by developing a mechanism to resolve all our bilateral issues peacefully. Moreover, as opposed to fighting each other, we should collectively fight hunger, poverty, illiteracy, population explosion, climate change and disease,” said Bajwa at the passing-out parade at Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. Bajwa, who is expected to retire after his extended six-year tenure in November, however, asserted that the desire for peace must not be construed as weakness. “I must highlight here that our desire for peace must not be construed as our weakness. No one should make any mistake about our collective resolve to defend our core interests and every inch of our motherland,” he added. “We are trying our best to break the political logjam which has denied the countries of South Asia to move forward and resolve all regional and bilateral issues in a peaceful and dignified manner.” Read more: Pakistan PM to appoint next Army chief in November, says Defence Minister Asif However, experts were not too amused with Bajwa's call. Indian Army's Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain stated it wasn't the first time that Bajwa had came up with such lofty statements. "This is not the first time that General Bajwa has talked about peace with India. But the follow-up has hardly been evident," Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain told WION. "Whenever you speak about these things, it must be followed with executive direction and some kind of demonstration which unfortunately has been missing," added the army veteran. #Pakistan has appealed for peace with its regional partners. Pakistan's chief of army staff, General #QamarJavedBajwa stressed on the need for peace and developing mechanisms for resolving bilateral issues.@alysonle speaks to LT General (R) @atahasnain53 for more perspective pic.twitter.com/oKBFvJdz4i — WION (@WIONews) October 8, 2022 × While Bajwa batted for a peaceful resolution of the relations, he didn't bring Kashmir into the conversation which experts believe was a rarity from the Pakistani army chief. In April earlier this year, Bajwa had worked the peaceful resolution of disputes between the two neighbours into his speech but added the Kashmir caveat again. “Pakistan continues to believe in using dialogue and diplomacy to resolve all outstanding issues including the Kashmir dispute and is ready to move forward on this front if India agrees to do so,” Bajwa said. While Bajwa may have toned down his rhetoric, it was during his tenure that India-Pakistan had come perilously close to a war after the dastardly Pulwama attack in 2019. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The United States has asked its citizens to exercise "increased caution" while travelling to India due to crime and terrorism and advised them not to travel to Jammu and Kashmir.

US asks its citizens to exercise 'increased caution' while travelling to India, not to travel J&K

India's top-ranked golfer Anirban Lahiri believes that the hatred directed towards the LIV Series has been misplaced. In an exclusive conversation with WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo, Lahiri said that golf has suffered due to the battle between LIV and the PGA Tour.

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India is working towards introducing what is known as 'digital currency'. The currency will be referred to as the E-Rupee and is intended to make payments much more efficient.

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Indian Air Force is celebrating its 90th anniversary with nearly about 18 military aircraft participating participating in the annual fly past. The Indian Air Force had a pretty spectacular aerial show at the Sukhna Lake Complex in Chandigarh.

Indian Air Force puts up spectacular aerial show on its 90th anniversary; 80 aircraft part of show

"He's been in the helm of affairs for six years. I can remember n number of incidents when Gen Bajwa has made keynote addresses all over Pakistan and internationally in which he has spoken about peace," Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain said.

'This is not first time Gen Bajwa has spoken about peace,' says Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (R)

A new study says Indian employees feel guilty about taking leave. Why? Due to the fear of missing out. How does this affect one's mental health? What can be done to fix the feeling? Molly Gambhir reports.

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Amidst devastating floods and record-high inflation, Pakistan is batting for peace with India. Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Gen Bajwa stressed on the need for peace and developing a mechanism for resolving bilateral issues.

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Stubble burning has been one of the prominent issues in India's northern states of Punjab and Haryana, that largely depend on agriculture. The farmers here burn the stubble each year to prepare the land for sowing winter season crop seeds.

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The central government has approved the establishment of a weapon system branch for the officers of the Indian Air Force, which would save it 3,400 crore on flying training, said Air Chief Marshal V. R. Chaudhari&nbsp;during the IAF's 90th anniversary celebrations in Chandigarh on Saturday.&nbsp;

In his address during the celebrations, Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari noted that this is the first time since Independence that a new operational branch is being formed.

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"On this historic occasion, it is my privilege to announce that the government has approved the creation of a weapon system branch for the officers in the IAF."

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“The weapon system branch will essentially man the specialised streams of surface-to-surface missiles, surface-to-air-missiles, remotely piloted aircraft, and weapon system operators in twin and multi-crew aircraft,” he said.

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“Creation of this branch would result in savings of over ₹3,400 crore due to the reduced expenditure on flying training,” the IAF chief said.

Chaudhari added that drones, swarm drones, hypersonic weapons, and space-based ISR systems have added a new dimension to warfare. 
 
"Artificial intelligence is being used for a quicker decision making and analysis of big data. I am happy to report that several projects are well underway to utilise the potential of automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to transform our operational philosophy," he said. 
 
Air Chief Marshal also announced that IAF is planning induction of women Agniveers from&nbsp;next year. 
 
A formal parade was held at the air force base to mark the day. A march-past was conducted after the Air Chief Marshal had inspected the procession.

Senior IAF officers in attendance were Air Marshal Sreekumar Prabhakaran, Air-Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command.

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The central government has approved the establishment of a weapon system branch for the officers of the Indian Air Force, which would save it 3,400 crore on flying training, said Air Chief Marshal V. R. Chaudhari during the IAF's 90th anniversary celebrations in Chandigarh on Saturday. In his address during the celebrations, Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari noted that this is the first time since Independence that a new operational branch is being formed. Also read | 200kg heroin en route to India from Afghanistan via Pakistan seized by NCB "On this historic occasion, it is my privilege to announce that the government has approved the creation of a weapon system branch for the officers in the IAF." https://t.co/uyUMlFyMzj — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) October 8, 2022 × "This is the first time since Independence that a new operational branch is being created," he said. “The weapon system branch will essentially man the specialised streams of surface-to-surface missiles, surface-to-air-missiles, remotely piloted aircraft, and weapon system operators in twin and multi-crew aircraft,” he said. Also read | Bus hits truck, catches fire in Nashik leaving 11 dead, injuring 24 “Creation of this branch would result in savings of over ₹3,400 crore due to the reduced expenditure on flying training,” the IAF chief said. Chaudhari added that drones, swarm drones, hypersonic weapons, and space-based ISR systems have added a new dimension to warfare. "Artificial intelligence is being used for a quicker decision making and analysis of big data. I am happy to report that several projects are well underway to utilise the potential of automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to transform our operational philosophy," he said. Air Chief Marshal also announced that IAF is planning induction of women Agniveers from next year. A formal parade was held at the air force base to mark the day. A march-past was conducted after the Air Chief Marshal had inspected the procession. Senior IAF officers in attendance were Air Marshal Sreekumar Prabhakaran, Air-Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Donald Blome, the United States' representative to Pakistan, visited Pakistan-occupied Kashmir this past week. What is not believed to sit well with India is that Blome repeatedly referred to PoK as AJK (Azad Kashmir, the contentious term used by Pakistan to refer to the area) during his tour there.&nbsp;

India does not appreciate references to the area as Azad Kashmir since it views Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, or PoK, as its own. According to New Delhi, Pakistan forcibly occupied the area in 1947.

The Indian ministry of external affairs&nbsp;criticised US Congresswoman Ilham Omar's trip to PoK in April of this year and referred to her as a proponent of "narrow-minded politics."

Omar attempted to incite India during her visit to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) by raising the topic of the Narendra Modi administration's repeal of Article 370 and claims of human rights abuses in Jammu and Kashmir.

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It should be mentioned that the US envoy was in PoK on an official visit as part of initiatives to repair the region's historical and cultural landmarks and to draw attention to American aid provided to Pakistan in the wake of the 2005 earthquake and the most recent, devastating floods.

The US envoy's travel to PoK coincides with efforts by the Biden administration to engage <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-ministers-walk-out-during-presidents-speech-523203">Pakistan</a> following the Donald Trump administration's isolation of Islamabad over allegations that it was not sincere in combating terrorism.

In response to the US effort to patch things up with Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that "the relationship between the US and Islamabad will neither serve the interests of America nor of Pakistan."

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Donald Blome, the United States' representative to Pakistan, visited Pakistan-occupied Kashmir this past week. What is not believed to sit well with India is that Blome repeatedly referred to PoK as AJK (Azad Kashmir, the contentious term used by Pakistan to refer to the area) during his tour there.

Donald Blome, the United States' representative to Pakistan, visited Pakistan-occupied Kashmir this past week. What is not believed to sit well with India is that Blome repeatedly referred to PoK as AJK (Azad Kashmir, the contentious term used by Pakistan to refer to the area) during his tour there. India does not appreciate references to the area as Azad Kashmir since it views Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, or PoK, as its own. According to New Delhi, Pakistan forcibly occupied the area in 1947. The Indian ministry of external affairs criticised US Congresswoman Ilham Omar's trip to PoK in April of this year and referred to her as a proponent of "narrow-minded politics." Omar attempted to incite India during her visit to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) by raising the topic of the Narendra Modi administration's repeal of Article 370 and claims of human rights abuses in Jammu and Kashmir. Also read | Two top Islamic State terrorists killed in US air raids conducted in Syria It should be mentioned that the US envoy was in PoK on an official visit as part of initiatives to repair the region's historical and cultural landmarks and to draw attention to American aid provided to Pakistan in the wake of the 2005 earthquake and the most recent, devastating floods. The US envoy's travel to PoK coincides with efforts by the Biden administration to engage Pakistan following the Donald Trump administration's isolation of Islamabad over allegations that it was not sincere in combating terrorism. In response to the US effort to patch things up with Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that "the relationship between the US and Islamabad will neither serve the interests of America nor of Pakistan." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

US envoy, during visit to PoK, refers to the region as ‘Azad Kashmir’, stirs controversy

In response to UK home secretary Suella Braverman's assertion that the Migration and Mobility Partnership (MMP) had not "worked very well," India pointed out that it had taken the initiative in all cases brought to it under the pact.

The Indian High Commission in the UK stated that India is waiting for "demonstrable progress" on some of the commitments made by the UK government under the MMP, which was signed last year, in response to a&nbsp;PTI inquiry about Braverman's interview in The Spectator&nbsp;that labelled Indians as the "largest group of people who overstay" their visas in the UK.

"As part of our wider discussions under Migration and Mobility, the Government of India is committed to working with the UK government to facilitate the return of Indian citizens who have overstayed their visa period here in the UK," the High Commission of India statement said on Thursday.

"As per the data shared with the home office, as of date, action has been initiated on all of the cases referred to the High Commission. Further, the UK has also undertaken to fulfil certain commitments as part of the Migration and Mobility Protocol, on which we await demonstrable progress," it said.

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The High Commission underlined that any future agreements would be advantageous to both parties in response to Braverman's contentious remarks about having "reservations" over visas on the planned Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that is currently being negotiated between the two sides.

"While certain issues pertaining to Mobility and Migration are currently under discussion as part of these negotiations, any comment on these matters may not be appropriate given that the negotiations are underway, and that any arrangement will include issues of interest to both sides," the High Commission said.

The UK home secretary, who is of Indian descent, assumed office last month.&nbsp;Braverman&nbsp; said she had "concerns" about the FTA with India because she feared what she called a "open borders" migration policy.

Braverman's claim that the MMP has not performed as expected is taken as a clear sign that she will most likely refuse to receive Cabinet approval for any visa waivers for India as part of an FTA.

This would put her in conflict with Liz Truss, the British Prime Minister, who is eager to meet the Diwali target for an FTA with<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/he-has-potential-of-yuvraj-singh-to-hit-six-sixes-dale-steyn-lauds-sanju-samson-after-lucknow-odi-523252"> India </a>as one of her signature trade agreements since assuming office. This year, Diwali falls on October 24.

On the Indian side, any trade agreement must take into account how easy it is for professionals and students to move around.

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In response to UK home secretary Suella Braverman's assertion that the Migration and Mobility Partnership (MMP) had not "worked very well," India pointed out that it had taken the initiative in all cases brought to it under the pact.

In response to UK home secretary Suella Braverman's assertion that the Migration and Mobility Partnership (MMP) had not "worked very well," India pointed out that it had taken the initiative in all cases brought to it under the pact. The Indian High Commission in the UK stated that India is waiting for "demonstrable progress" on some of the commitments made by the UK government under the MMP, which was signed last year, in response to a PTI inquiry about Braverman's interview in The Spectator that labelled Indians as the "largest group of people who overstay" their visas in the UK. "As part of our wider discussions under Migration and Mobility, the Government of India is committed to working with the UK government to facilitate the return of Indian citizens who have overstayed their visa period here in the UK," the High Commission of India statement said on Thursday. "As per the data shared with the home office, as of date, action has been initiated on all of the cases referred to the High Commission. Further, the UK has also undertaken to fulfil certain commitments as part of the Migration and Mobility Protocol, on which we await demonstrable progress," it said. Also read | Britishers might face power cuts up to three hours this winter, warns National Grid amid energy crisis The High Commission underlined that any future agreements would be advantageous to both parties in response to Braverman's contentious remarks about having "reservations" over visas on the planned Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that is currently being negotiated between the two sides. "While certain issues pertaining to Mobility and Migration are currently under discussion as part of these negotiations, any comment on these matters may not be appropriate given that the negotiations are underway, and that any arrangement will include issues of interest to both sides," the High Commission said. The UK home secretary, who is of Indian descent, assumed office last month. Braverman said she had "concerns" about the FTA with India because she feared what she called a "open borders" migration policy. Braverman's claim that the MMP has not performed as expected is taken as a clear sign that she will most likely refuse to receive Cabinet approval for any visa waivers for India as part of an FTA. This would put her in conflict with Liz Truss, the British Prime Minister, who is eager to meet the Diwali target for an FTA with India as one of her signature trade agreements since assuming office. This year, Diwali falls on October 24. On the Indian side, any trade agreement must take into account how easy it is for professionals and students to move around. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Delhi Commission for Women’s (DCW) chairperson Swati Maliwal&nbsp;issued a notice&nbsp;to the Delhi Police and principal of Kendriya Vidyalaya on Thursday (October 6) over an alleged gang rape of a minor student within the school premises in New Delhi.&nbsp;

As quoted by news agencies, police officials said that an 11-year-old student was allegedly raped by two seniors studying in Class 11 and 12. The horrible incident happened in the school's washroom. A case has been registered.

The alleged incident had taken place in July, but has been highlighted as a "serious matter" by DCW only after the victim approached police on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Demanding strict action, DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal said: "We have received a very serious case of gang rape with an 11-year-old student inside a school in Delhi."

She added, "The girl has alleged that her school teacher tried to hush up the matter. It is very unfortunate that even schools are unsafe for children in the capital. Also, an enquiry into the role of school authorities must be conducted on the issue."&nbsp;

DCW said that the incident happened when the minor girl was going to her classroom. She collided with the boys which apparently led to the alleged rape.&nbsp;

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A DCW statement read: "She said that she apologised to the boys but they started abusing her and took her inside a toilet. She alleged that the boys locked the toilet door from inside and raped her. She stated that when she informed the incident to a teacher, she was told that the boys have been expelled and the matter was allegedly hushed up."&nbsp;

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) officials said that the victim or her parents never reported the incident to the principal. They got to know about it when police started the investigation.&nbsp;

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It is understood that the school authorities were asked why the incident was not reported to the police.&nbsp;

For the unversed, KVS is an autonomous body under India's ministry of education and oversees over 1,200 institutions across 25 regions in the country.&nbsp;

KVS officials said no complaint regarding the matter was received by the school authorities. "The regional office of KVS is investigating the issue. The girl or her parents did not report the incident to the principal. The issue was also not raised at the parent-teacher meeting held after the incident," a senior KVS official said.

Police said that the teaching staff and suspected students are being interrogated on the basis of&nbsp;the victim's&nbsp;statement.

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Delhi Commission for Women’s (DCW) chairperson Swati Maliwal issued a notice to the Delhi Police and principal of Kendriya Vidyalaya on Thursday (October 6) over an alleged gang rape of a minor student within the school premises in New Delhi.

Delhi Commission for Women’s (DCW) chairperson Swati Maliwal issued a notice to the Delhi Police and principal of Kendriya Vidyalaya on Thursday (October 6) over an alleged gang rape of a minor student within the school premises in New Delhi. As quoted by news agencies, police officials said that an 11-year-old student was allegedly raped by two seniors studying in Class 11 and 12. The horrible incident happened in the school's washroom. A case has been registered. The alleged incident had taken place in July, but has been highlighted as a "serious matter" by DCW only after the victim approached police on Tuesday. Demanding strict action, DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal said: "We have received a very serious case of gang rape with an 11-year-old student inside a school in Delhi." She added, "The girl has alleged that her school teacher tried to hush up the matter. It is very unfortunate that even schools are unsafe for children in the capital. Also, an enquiry into the role of school authorities must be conducted on the issue." DCW said that the incident happened when the minor girl was going to her classroom. She collided with the boys which apparently led to the alleged rape. ALSO READ | Leicester clashes: UK opposition leader says, 'We must fight Hinduphobia' A DCW statement read: "She said that she apologised to the boys but they started abusing her and took her inside a toilet. She alleged that the boys locked the toilet door from inside and raped her. She stated that when she informed the incident to a teacher, she was told that the boys have been expelled and the matter was allegedly hushed up." Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) officials said that the victim or her parents never reported the incident to the principal. They got to know about it when police started the investigation. ALSO READ | India: Drugs worth 1.2 billion seized from two cities, former pilot among six arrested It is understood that the school authorities were asked why the incident was not reported to the police. For the unversed, KVS is an autonomous body under India's ministry of education and oversees over 1,200 institutions across 25 regions in the country. KVS officials said no complaint regarding the matter was received by the school authorities. "The regional office of KVS is investigating the issue. The girl or her parents did not report the incident to the principal. The issue was also not raised at the parent-teacher meeting held after the incident," a senior KVS official said. Police said that the teaching staff and suspected students are being interrogated on the basis of the victim's statement. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The US ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome visited Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Monday to plant a sapling at the 'University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK)'. During this visit Blome mentioned PoK as 'Azad Jammu and Kashmir' which is anathema to New Delhi as it holds that the region was forcibly occupied by Pakistan in 1947.

US envoy to Pak Donald Blome calls PoK 'Azad Jammu & Kashmir'

Rising oil prices in a strong dollar has resulted in Indian currency touching a record low this morning, crossing the 82 against a dollar mark for the very first time.

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The Gujarati film 'Chhello Show' is India's official entry to the oscars. Since the selection, 'Chhello Show' has been mired in controversy. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees have raised strong objections about the Film Federation of India's decision to send the film as India's official entry to the Oscars. During an exclusive chat with WION's Entertainment Editor Abira Dhar, director Pan Nalin addresses the controversy. And child actor Bhavin Rabari talks about how he auditioned for the film.

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India's Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani has said that the nation has registered a decline in female infant mortality rate, the number of infant deaths for every 1,000 live births.&nbsp;

In a tweet, Irani posted an article by the Indian media outlet Times of India to share related facts.&nbsp;

"Efforts towards #BetiBachaoBetiPadhao through an integrated approach encompassing advocacy, healthcare &amp; education is breaking the gender bias &amp; resulting in improved numbers across all parameters," the minister wrote in the caption.&nbsp;

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The report mentioned that India saw its male and female infant mortality rate equalise in 2020.&nbsp;

The data is vital for the nation as it has had the poor reputation of being the only country in the world where a larger proportion of girls below the age of one died than boys.&nbsp;

After Smriti Irani's tweet, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the nation for its commitment to strengthening Nari Shakti (women empowerment).&nbsp;

Quoting her tweet, the Indian prime minister posted: "This is a great sign, reflective of the collective commitment of 130 crore [1.3 billion] Indians to strengthen our Nari Shakti."&nbsp;

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India's Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani has said that the nation has registered a decline in female infant mortality rate, the number of infant deaths for every 1,000 live births. In a tweet, Irani posted an article by the Indian media outlet Times of India to share related facts. "Efforts towards #BetiBachaoBetiPadhao through an integrated approach encompassing advocacy, healthcare & education is breaking the gender bias & resulting in improved numbers across all parameters," the minister wrote in the caption. ALSO READ | WHO alleges 'made in India' cough syrup linked to death of 66 kids in Gambia, probe underway India registers decline in female infant mortality rate. Efforts towards #BetiBachaoBetiPadhao through an integrated approach encompassing advocacy, healthcare & education is breaking the gender bias & resulting in improved numbers across all parameters. https://t.co/zuCuUKEud9 pic.twitter.com/hmJ8pgxUwI — Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) October 4, 2022 × ALSO READ | Singapore makes biggest ever seizure of rhino horn worth US$830,000 The report mentioned that India saw its male and female infant mortality rate equalise in 2020. The data is vital for the nation as it has had the poor reputation of being the only country in the world where a larger proportion of girls below the age of one died than boys. After Smriti Irani's tweet, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the nation for its commitment to strengthening Nari Shakti (women empowerment). Quoting her tweet, the Indian prime minister posted: "This is a great sign, reflective of the collective commitment of 130 crore [1.3 billion] Indians to strengthen our Nari Shakti." This is a great sign, reflective of the collective commitment of 130 crore Indians to strengthen our Nari Shakti. https://t.co/OV3rLFR9Wp — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 5, 2022 × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Preparations are in full swing in India's spaceport at Satish Dhawan Space Centre(SDSC), as the country gears up for the maiden commercial launch of the GSLV Mark3 rocket. Standing 44-nearly metres tall and weighing 640 tonnes, the GSLV Mark 3 is India's heaviest operational rocket. In a significant step-up for India in the global commercial rocket launch market, the GSLV Mark 3 will be making its maiden commercial flight by October-end, to orbit satellites from UK-based OneWeb.

The three-stage GSLV Mark3 rocket is powered by a solid-fueled first stage that is comprised of two strap-on boosters, followed by a liquid-fueled core stage and the final cryogenic stage. While the first two stages are responsible for lift-off and propelling the rocket out of the earth's atmosphere and into space, the final cryogenic stage provides it with high velocity and injects the satellites into the desired orbit.

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The GSLV Mk3 is a special rocket for India, as it has a track record of delivering total success in the four launches it has had to date. So far, the rocket has had flights in 2014, 2017, 2018, and 2019. The high-profile Chandrayaan-2 lunar mission was also carried out on the Mk3 rocket in 2019. This is also a vehicle that ISRO has pinned high hopes on for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, as this rocket is being modified to carry Indian astronauts to space.

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At present, the two solid strap-on boosters and the liquid core stage of the rocket have been fully integrated at the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The mission update added that the 36 satellites from OneWeb have successfully undergone health checks and have been assembled with the dispenser unit. In the coming days, the integration of the cryogenic upper stage (the final stage) of the rocket and the integration of the payload fairing( protective shield that houses the satellites) with 36 satellites will take place.

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NewSpace India Limited(NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO, has signed two launch service contracts with Network Access Associated Limited(OneWeb), UK for launching OneWeb LEO Broadband Communication Satellites on board ISRO's heaviest launcher GSLV Mark 3. This is a historic milestone for India as it will mean the foray of GSLV Mark3 into the global commercial launch service market.

OneWeb is a global communications network powered by space, enabling connectivity for governments, businesses, and communities. It is implementing a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. India's Bharti serves as a major investor and shareholder in OneWeb. Recently, WION reported about the OneWeb passenger satellites having arrived at the Chennai airport in India, from the US.

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Preparations are in full swing in India's spaceport at Satish Dhawan Space Centre(SDSC), as the country gears up for the maiden commercial launch of the GSLV Mark3 rocket.

Preparations are in full swing in India's spaceport at Satish Dhawan Space Centre(SDSC), as the country gears up for the maiden commercial launch of the GSLV Mark3 rocket. Standing 44-nearly metres tall and weighing 640 tonnes, the GSLV Mark 3 is India's heaviest operational rocket. In a significant step-up for India in the global commercial rocket launch market, the GSLV Mark 3 will be making its maiden commercial flight by October-end, to orbit satellites from UK-based OneWeb. The three-stage GSLV Mark3 rocket is powered by a solid-fueled first stage that is comprised of two strap-on boosters, followed by a liquid-fueled core stage and the final cryogenic stage. While the first two stages are responsible for lift-off and propelling the rocket out of the earth's atmosphere and into space, the final cryogenic stage provides it with high velocity and injects the satellites into the desired orbit. #ISRO #gslv Mk3, India’s heaviest rocket getting ready for making history,as the 1st-ever commercial #launch of LVM3, by end #October2022 1st stage(2 solid boosters), 2nd stage 2 Vikas engines integrated; #cryogenic engine,36 #satellites & payload fairing are next @OneWeb pic.twitter.com/qckiu5Or2w — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) October 6, 2022 × The GSLV Mk3 is a special rocket for India, as it has a track record of delivering total success in the four launches it has had to date. So far, the rocket has had flights in 2014, 2017, 2018, and 2019. The high-profile Chandrayaan-2 lunar mission was also carried out on the Mk3 rocket in 2019. This is also a vehicle that ISRO has pinned high hopes on for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission, as this rocket is being modified to carry Indian astronauts to space. Also read | As ISRO launch vehicle GSLV Mk3 gets ready for maiden commercial flight; 'OneWeb' passengers arrive At present, the two solid strap-on boosters and the liquid core stage of the rocket have been fully integrated at the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. The mission update added that the 36 satellites from OneWeb have successfully undergone health checks and have been assembled with the dispenser unit. In the coming days, the integration of the cryogenic upper stage (the final stage) of the rocket and the integration of the payload fairing( protective shield that houses the satellites) with 36 satellites will take place. Also read | ISRO moves one step ahead in converting ‘cargo-carrier’ GSLV rocket into human-carrier NewSpace India Limited(NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO, has signed two launch service contracts with Network Access Associated Limited(OneWeb), UK for launching OneWeb LEO Broadband Communication Satellites on board ISRO's heaviest launcher GSLV Mark 3. This is a historic milestone for India as it will mean the foray of GSLV Mark3 into the global commercial launch service market. OneWeb is a global communications network powered by space, enabling connectivity for governments, businesses, and communities. It is implementing a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. India's Bharti serves as a major investor and shareholder in OneWeb. Recently, WION reported about the OneWeb passenger satellites having arrived at the Chennai airport in India, from the US. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Recent incidents of flash floods in West Bengal and people drowning in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan have claimed at least 13 people, and several others are missing, as the five-day-long Durga Pooja festival comes to an end.

Hundreds of people at the banks of the Mal river, Jagalpuro, West Bengal were hit by strong waves of water, leading to the deaths of eight people, amongst whom four were women.&nbsp;

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The incident occurred around 8:30 on Wednesday (October 5) when hundreds of people went near the river during idol immersion on Vijayadashami.&nbsp; The NDRF, SDRF, and police, along with local authorities, are still searching for missing people.

Taking it to Twitter, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi expressed his condolences for the incident.&nbsp;

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In North Uttar Pradesh, three people, including a 15-year-old boy, drowned in the Yamuna River during the idol immersion, and no one was recovered during the search operation, ANI reported.&nbsp;

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In the west, Rajasthan's Ajmer reported a similar instance that occurred on Wednesday (October 6), where a ditch filled with rain water claimed the lives of six people during the idol immersion of an idol. All six bodies have been recovered by the authorities, and all of them will be handed over to their respective families later.

Many fear that the death toll might increase in West Bengal.&nbsp;

Similar incidents were reported last month in Maharashtra during Ganpati Visarjan on September 9, which claimed the lives of nearly 20 people all across the state, and eight were found dead in Haryana.&nbsp;

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Recent incidents of flash floods in West Bengal and people drowning in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan have claimed at least 13 people, and several others are missing, as the five-day-long Durga Pooja festival comes to an end.

Recent incidents of flash floods in West Bengal and people drowning in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan have claimed at least 13 people, and several others are missing, as the five-day-long Durga Pooja festival comes to an end. Hundreds of people at the banks of the Mal river, Jagalpuro, West Bengal were hit by strong waves of water, leading to the deaths of eight people, amongst whom four were women. Also read | Vijaya Dashami 2022 | Triumph of good over evil: India celebrates Dussehra by burning Raavan effigies The incident occurred around 8:30 on Wednesday (October 5) when hundreds of people went near the river during idol immersion on Vijayadashami. The NDRF, SDRF, and police, along with local authorities, are still searching for missing people. Taking it to Twitter, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi expressed his condolences for the incident. Anguished by the mishap during Durga Puja festivities in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 5, 2022 × In North Uttar Pradesh, three people, including a 15-year-old boy, drowned in the Yamuna River during the idol immersion, and no one was recovered during the search operation, ANI reported. Also read | In pics | How India celebrates Dusshera In the west, Rajasthan's Ajmer reported a similar instance that occurred on Wednesday (October 6), where a ditch filled with rain water claimed the lives of six people during the idol immersion of an idol. All six bodies have been recovered by the authorities, and all of them will be handed over to their respective families later. Many fear that the death toll might increase in West Bengal. Similar incidents were reported last month in Maharashtra during Ganpati Visarjan on September 9, which claimed the lives of nearly 20 people all across the state, and eight were found dead in Haryana. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India: 13 killed, several missing during Durga idol immersion in UP, Rajasthan, and West Bengal 

The conflict between North Korea and South Korea continues as the former fired two short-range ballistic missiles on the eastern coast of the Korean peninsula on Thursday. In other news, the US is reportedly offering to help analyze audio recordings from around the time of the Nord Stream gas pipelines' apparent sabotage. Meanwhile, the Indonesia Police have been accused of firing tear gas into the spectator stands and blocking the gates of the football stadium during the stampede which killed at least 131 people and left hundreds injured. Finally,&nbsp;recent flash floods in the Mal river in West Bengal's Jagalpuri has claimed the lives of nearly eight people, and several others have gone missing, officials stated.

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The incident occurred around 8:30 on Wednesday (October 5) when hundreds of people went near the river during idol immersion on Vijayadashami. Four of the dead were&nbsp;women.

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The conflict between North Korea and South Korea continues as the former fired two short-range ballistic missiles on the eastern coast of the Korean peninsula on Thursday.

The conflict between North Korea and South Korea continues as the former fired two short-range ballistic missiles on the eastern coast of the Korean peninsula on Thursday. In other news, the US is reportedly offering to help analyze audio recordings from around the time of the Nord Stream gas pipelines' apparent sabotage. Meanwhile, the Indonesia Police have been accused of firing tear gas into the spectator stands and blocking the gates of the football stadium during the stampede which killed at least 131 people and left hundreds injured. Finally, recent flash floods in the Mal river in West Bengal's Jagalpuri has claimed the lives of nearly eight people, and several others have gone missing, officials stated. Click on the headlines to read more: North Korea fires two ballistic missiles toward sea in direction of Japan The missiles were launched in the direction of Japan in retaliation to the joint military drills conducted by South Korea and the United States. Nord Stream leaks probe: US might offer to help analyze underwater recordings The end result will depend on the quality of the recordings. But at this point it is unclear if the recordings being provided by Sweden and Denmark are good enough or not. Witnesses blame Indonesian police for their response to football riot The witnesses believe that had the police acted swiftly and not blocked the stadium’s exits, they could have minimised the casualties during the chaos. Eight killed, several missing during Durga idol immersion in West Bengal The incident occurred around 8:30 on Wednesday (October 5) when hundreds of people went near the river during idol immersion on Vijayadashami. Four of the dead were women. Watch | US President Joe Biden visits hurricane-hit Florida to review destruction

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is yet to provide the exact "one to one causal&nbsp;relation of deaths," said sources at the Indian drugs standards body after the UN agency linked deaths of 66 children in Gambia to India-made cough syrups, media reports said.&nbsp;

"While all required steps will be taken, as a robust regulatory authority, WHO has been requested to share with CDSCO at the earliest the report on the establishment of a causal relation to the deaths with the medical products in question, photographs of labels/products, etc," PTI quoted an official source as saying.&nbsp;CDSCO stands for the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation.

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The WHO had issued a warning on Wednesday (October 6) against allegedly "contaminated" cough syrups manufactured in Haryana by Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited as a possible cause of deaths in the West African nation.

The WHO earlier informed the Drugs Controller General of India that it is providing medical assistance to Gambia. After the deaths were reported, the health organisation suspected the use of medicines to be the prime reason for the deaths. It highlighted that medicines might have been contaminated with diethylene glycol or ethylene glycol and later confirmed the samples to be positive as well.&nbsp;

As per WHO's tentative result, four out of the 23 samples found diethylene glycol or ethylene glycol.

The CDSCO said that it responded to the WHO immediately and took up the matter with the authorities.&nbsp;

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The source further added that a detailed investigation was launched into the matter with the Haryana State Drugs Controller.&nbsp;

WHO has also confirmed that soon India will share the certificate of analysis.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is yet to provide the exact "one to one causal relation of deaths," said sources at the Indian drugs standards body after the UN agency linked deaths of 66 children in Gambia to India-made cough syrups, media reports said.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is yet to provide the exact "one to one causal relation of deaths," said sources at the Indian drugs standards body after the UN agency linked deaths of 66 children in Gambia to India-made cough syrups, media reports said. "While all required steps will be taken, as a robust regulatory authority, WHO has been requested to share with CDSCO at the earliest the report on the establishment of a causal relation to the deaths with the medical products in question, photographs of labels/products, etc," PTI quoted an official source as saying. CDSCO stands for the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation. Also read | India registers decline in female infant mortality rate: Minister Smriti Irani The WHO had issued a warning on Wednesday (October 6) against allegedly "contaminated" cough syrups manufactured in Haryana by Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited as a possible cause of deaths in the West African nation. The WHO earlier informed the Drugs Controller General of India that it is providing medical assistance to Gambia. After the deaths were reported, the health organisation suspected the use of medicines to be the prime reason for the deaths. It highlighted that medicines might have been contaminated with diethylene glycol or ethylene glycol and later confirmed the samples to be positive as well. As per WHO's tentative result, four out of the 23 samples found diethylene glycol or ethylene glycol. The CDSCO said that it responded to the WHO immediately and took up the matter with the authorities. Also read | WHO alleges 'made in India' cough syrup linked to death of 66 kids in Gambia, probe underway The source further added that a detailed investigation was launched into the matter with the Haryana State Drugs Controller. WHO has also confirmed that soon India will share the certificate of analysis. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Gambia cough syrup row: Indian body says WHO yet to provide 'one to one causal relation of deaths'

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