IPC Alert advises patients to monitor possibility of mefenamic acid's adverse effects: Meftal makers
'The Alert issued by IPC was to advise doctors and patients to monitor the possibility of an adverse drug reaction of mefenamic acid, which does not in any way impact the safety, efficacy and high quality of the brands that are established and supported by clinical... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaGovernment sends emergency Alert text to mobile users. Why you should not panic
Department of Telecommunication in India testing emergency Alert system with sample message. No need to be worried. Key Points
mintYellow, orange, red: How do colour-coded weather alerts work?
Over the past few days, the weather department has issued red alerts and orange alerts in many areas in view of heavy rainfall. Here's what these colour-coded weather alerts mean. Key Points
India TodayWeather LIVE: 37 dead as heavy rain batters north India, flash flood warning in Himachal today
With heavy rain, landslides and floods wreaking havoc across the country, at least 37 have lost their lives in parts of northern India. Stay with us as we bring you latest monsoon-related news updates. Key Points
India TodayMumbai Monsoon: Orange Alert issued in the city today; check local train status to traffic updates here
Orange Alert has been issued in Mumbai today. Red Alert issued for Raigad district in Maharashtra. Key Points
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Flood situation remains grim in Assam; heavy rainfall predicted
At present, 523 villages are under water and 5,842.78 hectares of crop areas have been damaged across Assam, ASDMA said. Key Points
FinancialexpressIMD issues yellow Alert for Delhi, orange for Ratnagiri: What do they mean?
Monsoon has advanced over Mumbai and Delhi today, IMD has said. However, the monsoon arrival is delayed by 14 days over Mumbai and is two days early over Delhi. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesIMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall in THESE states till November 27
Heavy showers are also likely in the entire states of Tamilnadu and Kerala till Monday. The weather forecasting agency has issued a yellow Alert for both southern states for Sunday and Monday. Key Points
Business Today'Operation Sard Hawa': 15-day Alert along Indo-Pak border ahead of Republic Day
The Border Security Forces (BSF) has sounded a special 15-day Alert along the India-Pakistan border ahead of this year's Republic Day. The Alert has been issued in four states, including Jammu and Kashmir. Key Points
India Today'Heavy' rain Alert in Mumbai, schools closed in 3 Maharashtra districts: Updates
Mumbai is predicted to receive heavy rain on Friday. The weather body also issued a ‘red’ Alert for four districts, Thane, Raigad, Pune, and Palghar. | Mumbai news Key Points
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Monsoon Rain: Alert issued for heavy rains in Jammu-Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand for next 2 days
Heavy rainfall has caused waterlogging and traffic congestion in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and other parts of northwest India. Flash floods and landslides have occurred in some areas. Red and orange alerts have been issued in various districts. Key Points
mintDelhi Monsoon: Rains cause waterlogging, traffic jams in the national capital. Check updates
Monsoon showers improve air quality in Delhi. The national capital experiences waterlogging due to heavy rain. More showers predicted in Delhi and surrounding areas. Key Points
mintUS issues nationwide Alert as deadly outbreak linked to popular snack spreads
US has issued a nationwide Alert as deadly listeria outbreak linked to a popular grocery store snack has spread rapidly. Read more below. Key Points
Hindustan TimesHeavy rains trigger flooding, leading to school closures in parts of Kerala
Heavy rainfall in Kerala causes flooding, leading to closure of educational institutions and establishment of relief camps. Yellow Alert issued in four districts. Key Points
mintIncessant rain creates flooding in several parts of Assam; nearly 33,500 people hit
Heavy rainfall results in flood like condition in Assam. IMD has issues a red Alert across several districts. Key Points
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California introduces Ebony Alert to prioritise search for missing black youth
California has introduced a groundbreaking law called the Ebony Alert to prioritize the search for missing Black youth. Similar to the Amber Alert system, the Ebony Alert will utilize various communication channels to disseminate information about missing individuals aged 12 to 25. The law aims to rectify the disparities in attention and resources provided to missing Black youth compared to their white counterparts. Key Points
Economic TimesMeftal: Alert does not compromise the safety, says Blue Cross Laboratories
According to the company Blue Cross Laboratories, Meftal and Meftal-Spas are trusted brands recommended by doctors in India for addressing pain, fever and spasms. Both products contain mefenamic acid as an active ingredient. Key Points
India TodayIMD's ‘heavy’ rainfall Alert for Uttarakhand and these states today. Top updates
Uttarakhand rain alert: The state was put on a yellow warning, anticipating heavy rain in many districts on Tuesday. UP, Bihar will also get more downpours. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesIMD issues 'Orange Alert' in NE, forecasts heavy rainfall
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an 'Orange Alert' for Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms and gusty winds for Sunday. Similar weather conditions are expected for the next four days, indicated by a 'Yellow Alert'. In Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura, a 'Yellow Alert' was issued for Sunday and Monday but later withdrawn. Key Points
Economic Times'Cold day' warning in Delhi for 2 days, dense fog to engulf north India
Cold weather conditions are likely to continue in North India with dense fog likely to cover most states including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh for the next two days. The weather department also issued a "cold-day" Alert and said "dense to very dense fog" is likely to be witnessed in Delhi-NCR for the next two days. Key Points
India Today
Maharashtra rain: Red Alert in Pune, Raigad today; orange Alert in Mumbai
A red Alert is in place for Pune, Raigad, Palghar and Thane districts. Mumbai will also witness rain as an orange Alert has been issued. Key Points
India TodayWeather LIVE: Over 145 deaths across India; heavy rain Alert in Uttarakhand, Haryana today
Floods and landslides continue to batter the hill states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, with several tourists stranded. A yellow Alert for rain, thunderstorms and lightning is in place in both states for today. Key Points
India TodayCoastal states on Alert amid warning of strengthening cyclonic storm
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), which categorised Biparjoy as a very severe storm , said at 08:30 a.m. IST (0300 GMT) on Saturday the weather system was centered about 620 kilometres (385.25 miles) west-southwest off the financial capital Mumbai. It is very likely to intensify further and move north-northeast wards gradually during next 24 hours, the IMD said in a statement on Saturday. Key Points
Economic TimesAmritpal Singh Live News Updates: Maharashtra Police on Alert as manhunt enters Day 6
Maharashtra Police is on Alert over Waris Punjab De's chief Amritpal Singh. Cops in Nanded district of the state are on Alert and are monitoring the movement of everyone arriving and leaving the district. Also, Maharashtra ATS is also on Alert to nab the Khalistani leader. Amritpal Singh is still on the run even as the massive manhunt by the Punjab Police to nab him entered the sixth day on Thursday. Punjab Police on Tuesday released a set of possible avatars - seven different pictures – of Amritpal in the hope that people could help identify and spot him. Punjab Police reached Amritpal Singh’s house in Amritsar on Wednesday to question his family. His mother has also been questioned by the police officials. Stay tuned with India Today for more LIVE updates. Key Points
India TodayUttarakhand Rain: Alarming surge in Ganga's water level in Rishikesh due to heavy rainfall| WATCH
Red Alert for heavy rainfall in six districts of Uttarakhand, Ganga River water level rises in Rishikesh. CM Dhami conducted a high-level meeting to assess the impact of the rainfall situation within the state and directed officials to maintain constant vigilance. Key Points
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IMD issues ‘red’ Alert for Mumbai amid heavy rain; schools, colleges shut
Mumbai received 101.35 mm of rainfall between 8am and 10 pm on Wednesday, while eastern and western suburbs recorded 87.54 mm and 102.55 mm of rainfall. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesWeather LIVE: Flood fear grips Delhiites, heavy rain Alert in Uttarakhand, Himachal, UP today
Rescue operations are underway in both the hill states, and parts of Punjab and Haryana. As many as 2,000 tourists stranded in Himachal Pradesh's Kasol were evacuated. Key Points
India TodayWhat is the National Emergency Alert Test on October 4 and what will it broadcast? Check key details
Formally, this trial is referred to as the Nationwide Emergency Alert Test. It can be easily distinguished from a genuine emergency as it is always accompanied by a clear explanation of its testing nature. Key Points
Economic TimesIMD issues heavy rain alerts for Kerala, Tamil Nadu till Nov 9
The weather department has issued orange and yellow alerts for the southern states. For Monday, an orange Alert has been issued for Kerala's Ernakulam and Palakkad - and a yellow Alert for the rest of the state. Key Points
Business TodayRainfall likely in Delhi today, IMD issues orange Alert in Punjab, Rajasthan for hailstorms
Delhi is likely to receive light rainfall today. The IMD issued an orange Alert for parts of Rajasthan and Punjab as the region is expected to witness a fresh spell of rainfall and hailstorm. Key Points
India Today
Louvre Museum and Versailles Palace evacuated after bomb threats with France on alert
The Louvre Museum in Paris and Versailles Palace evacuated visitors and staff Saturday after receiving bomb threats. The government has put France on high security Alert after a fatal school stabbing by a suspected extremist. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaAfter text messages on phone, extreme weather alerts on TV, radio soon
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in India plans to extend its early warning system to television, radio, and other media platforms. The authority has already started sending text messages to disseminate critical information about severe weather events such as heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and heat waves among others. The system aims to ensure citizens are promptly informed and better prepared for extreme weather conditions. Key Points
Economic Times48 commonly-used drugs fail latest quality test; CDSCO issues alert
The Alert list also includes iron and folic acid tablets, probiotics and several multivitamin tablets. It also includes Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Niacinamide injections. Key Points
FinancialexpressEmergency Alert test in US: Date, time, what will happen?
An Emergency Alert test will be conducted by the US Federal government. The test is scheduled to be held on October 4. We have all details for you. Key Points
Economic TimesISRO develops second-generation distress Alert transmitter for fishermen
This technology enables fishermen at sea to send emergency messages from their fishing boats. Importantly, the system provides real-time acknowledgements, enhancing safety measures for those at sea. Key Points
Firstpost
Snowstorm Alert in the US: Timings, affected states and duration details
Winter is coming and so are all things related to snow. The residents of northern US are awaiting the first major snowstorm of the season. Get more details below. Key Points
Hindustan TimesUttarakhand rains: IMD issues red Alert for 13-14 August, warns of very heavy to extremely heavy rains. Details here
Heavy rain in Uttarakhand causes flooding and landslides, resulting in loss of life and damage to infrastructure. Red Alert issued for more heavy rainfall. Key Points
mintUttarakhand: Several rivers flowing closer to danger mark; over 170 roads closed
In Haridwar, the Ganga was flowing at 291.98m on Monday, closer to the danger mark of 294m, and at 338.32m in Rishikesh against the danger level of 339.5m Key Points
Hindustan TimesWeekly Tech Recap: Ola's Krutrim AI unveiled, iOS 17.2 update, critical CERT-In security Alert for Samsung users, more
This week's tech highlights include Ola's Krutrim AI, Redmi Note 13 5G series launch update, Grok AI's availability in India, Apple's iOS 17.2 update, and a critical CERT-In security Alert for Samsung users. Key Points
mintGovernment advisory alerts users about Meftal's risks: Here's everything you need to know about it
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission's advisory alerts users about Meftal's dangers, specifically its active ingredient mefenamic acid, linked to severe allergic reactions like DRESS syndrome. This syndrome, a type 4 hypersensitivity reaction, causes skin issues, fever, and organ abnormalities. Meftal's risks extend to stomach ulcers, bleeding, and kidney problems with prolonged use. Users are urged to consult doctors, avoid self-medication, and prioritize safety, emphasizing informed decision-making when considering this widely used painkiller. Key Points
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