Dalit IPS Officer’s Death Triggers Nationwide Outrage Over Caste Discrimination

Article Today, New Delhi:The suicide of senior Dalit IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar in Haryana has reignited the debate over caste discrimination within India’s administrative and police systems. Despite holding a high-ranking post, the officer reportedly faced persistent caste-based harassment from colleagues. His death has triggered national outrage, with political leaders and Dalit organisations demanding…

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Death ‘500 Times Stronger’: Toxic Cough Syrup Scandal Shakes Indian Pharma

Article Today, New Delhi:The recent discovery of dangerously high levels of diethylene glycol in an Indian-manufactured cough syrup has sparked outrage and raised serious concerns over the country’s drug regulatory system. At least 17 children, all below the age of five, have died after consuming the syrup, identified as Coldref. Tests revealed that the chemical…

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Clini‘Kill’ Trials: Ethics Under Threat in Drug Testing

Article Today, Hyderabad:Concerns are mounting that clinical drug trials are increasingly compromising patient safety in the pursuit of profit. Experts fear that ethical review mechanisms, meant to protect participants, are losing their independence under the growing influence of private corporations. The controversy surrounding the diabetes drug Ozempic has reignited global debate over how far pharmaceutical…

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Indian Students Face Rising Deaths Abroad – 842 Lost in Six Years

Article Today, Hyderabad:The dream of higher education and better opportunities abroad is increasingly shadowed by tragedy. Between 2018 and 2024, a total of 842 Indian students lost their lives overseas, according to figures released by the Centre. Each death has left behind grieving families and unfulfilled ambitions. United States Records the Highest LossesThe United States,…

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