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Banners in Hyderabad ask Rahul Gandhi if he is ready for ‘white challenge’

Ahead of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s arrival in Hyderabad on Friday, banners have come up in Hyderabad asking him if he was ready for the “white challenge”.
“Rahul ji are you ready for white challenge???” reads a banner which has come up at Hussain Sagar Lake in the heart of the city.
The banners do not carry names of the party or individuals who put up the same but it was apparently put up by supporters of Telangana’s Industry and Information Technology Minister K. T. Rama Rao, who had challenged the Congress MP for ‘White Challenge’ (drug test) in September last year.
KTR, as Rama Rao is popularly known, had thrown the challenge at Rahul Gandhi after state Congress chief A. Revanth Reddy had dared Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leader.
Revanth Reddy had announced that he was starting the “white challenge” to create awareness among youth on increasing drug menace. The Congress leader had challenged KTR to join him at Telangana Martyrs’ Memorial for the challenge.
The MP had even reached the spot, but KTR, who is son of Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao, however, had stated that it was below his dignity to undergo tests with Revanth Reddy.
“I am ready for any test and will travel to AIMS Delhi if Rahul Gandhi is willing to join. It’s below my dignity to do it with Cherlapally jail alumni. If I take the test and get a clean chit, will you apologise and quit your posts,” tweeted KTR
The TRS Working President was referring to Revanth Reddy’s arrest in note-for-vote scam.
Revanth Reddy had alleged that KTR was linked to a drugs racket unearthed in Hyderabad. While dismissing the allegation, KTR had stated that he was ready for drug test and asked if Rahul Gandhi too would give samples for the same.
“How am I connected to this (drugs case). I will give blood, hair and even liver samples. Will Rahul Gandhi too give his samples,” he asked.
Rahul Gandhi is arriving in Hyderabad on Friday on a two-day visit. He will proceed to Warangal where he will address a public meeting. The next day he will hold meeting with party leaders in Hyderabad
Crime
TN cough syrup samples adulterated; production halted after child deaths in MP, Rajasthan

Chennai, Oct 4: Authorities have detected adulteration in samples of cough syrups produced by a city-based pharmaceutical company, prompting an immediate halt in production and intensifying regulatory action after recent child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Officials from the Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) confirmed that test results of syrups collected during an inspection at the firm’s manufacturing unit in Sunguvarchathram, Kancheepuram district, revealed the medicines were adulterated.
The company has been ordered to explain the findings and cease production until further notice.
The crackdown follows the Tamil Nadu government’s statewide ban on the cough syrup brand Coldrif, enforced from October 1, after concerns that the medicine may have been linked to the death of at least 11 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan due to suspected kidney failure.
Health authorities have also cleared stocks of the syrup from the local market to prevent further risk.
According to officials, the same manufacturer had supplied its cough syrups to multiple states, including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Puducherry, raising concerns about the reach of the potentially unsafe product.
Samples collected last week were sent to state-run laboratories for detailed analysis, and the initial results confirmed contamination.
The ripple effect of the safety scare has been felt across states. On Saturday, the Madhya Pradesh government announced a ban on the sale of Coldrif after nine child deaths were reported since September 7 due to suspected renal failure.
At least 13 children, including cases from Chhindwara and Nagpur, remain under treatment. In Rajasthan, the crisis has triggered administrative action.
The state government suspended its Drug Controller, Rajaram Sharma, following allegations of influencing the process of drug quality determination.
The Rajasthan Medical and Health Department has also halted the supply of 19 medicines manufactured by Jaipur-based Kaysons Pharma until further review and safety clearance.
Health experts say the episode underscores gaps in quality control and the urgent need for stricter oversight of pharmaceutical production and distribution.
Authorities in Tamil Nadu are expected to intensify inspections of local drug makers and coordinate with other states to track and recall any potentially unsafe consignments.
With public safety concerns mounting, officials said further updates on the manufacturer’s explanation and long-term corrective measures will follow once investigations conclude.
Crime
Mumbai Cybercrime: 52-Year-Old Police Constable Posted At Bandra Kurla Complex Loses ₹94,103 In Online Fraud

Mumbai: A police constable attached to the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) police station was cheated of Rs 94,103 in an online fraud. The complainant, Constable Sachin Chavan, 52, fell victim when a caller falsely claimed to have mistakenly transferred Rs 30,000 into his account and requested the amount back.
According to the FIR, Chavan, posted at the BKC police station for the past six months, received the call on September 9 at 7.46 pm. The caller said the money was meant for a hospital and asked him to keep the line active while checking bank messages. Chavan then found a message confirming Rs 30,000 had been credited. The caller provided an account number, asking him to first transfer Rs 5,000 and promising further details for the balance.
Chavan transferred Rs 5,000 and shared a screenshot. Soon after, the caller sent a link, instructing him to press it twice and enter a code. Chavan complied, resulting in Rs 77,091 and later Rs 12,012 being debited from his account. A case was registered under sections 318(4) (cheating) and 319(2) (cheating by personation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act, on October 1.
National News
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut Urges PM Modi To Announce Relief For Flood-Affected Farmers During His Mumbai Visit

Pune: MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Mumbai, should announce assistance for farmers who faced losses due to the recent floods in Maharashtra.
Speaking to reporters here, Raut said the Central government should have declared a relief package for farmers.
Earlier this week, Fadnavis said that rains and floods had damaged 60 lakh hectares of land in Maharashtra, as per the initial estimate, and the government has decided to extend all benefits and measures usually provided during drought to the affected people.
He, however, didn’t declare a “wet drought” as demanded by the Opposition, saying no such provision exists in the official manual.
Raut said, “A relief package for farmers should have been announced from Delhi. The prime minister should announce assistance for flood-affected farmers during his visit to Mumbai.”
He further slammed Shiv Sena leader Ramdas Kadam over his claims about a delay in the announcement of party founder Bal Thackeray’s death in 2012.
“Ramdas Kadam was never a trustworthy person. Uddhav Thackeray got him elected to the legislative council twice. What contributions have Neelam Gorhe and Kadam made to the party? They should be grateful to Uddhav Thackeray,” the Rajya Sabha MP said.
Kadam on Thursday claimed that Bal Thackeray’s body was kept at his Mumbai home for two days before the announcement of his death in 2012.
He also alleged that the party founder’s fingerprints were taken after his death.
Raut said, “I was present during Balasaheb’s final moments. Kadam’s claim is an example of how low a person can stoop for position and money. Those who have left the party can never remain loyal to Balasaheb or truly consider him their guiding figure.”
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