In a tragic development, six more children undergoing treatment for kidney failure due to the consumption of toxic cough syrup have died in Madhya Pradesh, raising the total death toll to 20 in the state.

Previously, the government had confirmed 14 child deaths in Chhindwara linked to the poisonous syrup. On Tuesday, October 7, four children died in Chhindwara, and two in Betul.iQOO Z10 Lite 5G (Titanium Blue, 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage) | 6000 mAh Battery | Dimensity 6300 5G Processor with 433K+* AnTuTu Score | IP64 Rated & Military Grade Shock-Resistance*

Currently, six children are receiving treatment in hospitals, with five in critical condition. The Madhya Pradesh government has announced it will cover the full treatment costs for children affected by the syrup.

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu authorities issued a show-cause notice to ShreeSan Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Coldrif cough syrup, after detecting neurotoxic elements in the product.Starting tomorrow, biometric UPI payments will be launched nationwide: Your face is now your UPI PIN..!

In response to the rising deaths, Punjab has banned the sale, distribution, and use of Coldrif cough syrup, becoming the sixth state to impose such a restriction.MBBS Student Denied 5th Attempt at Exam by Karnataka High Court