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16 Jun 2026

Bottles of cough syrup are displayed on shelves at a chemist's shop in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 16, 2026. India bans the over-the-counter sale of all cough syrups, requiring consumers to obtain a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner before purchasing the medicines. The new rules restrict cough syrup sales to licensed pharmacies, particularly in villages and small towns, where some syrup-based medicines were previously exempt from standard drug-sale requirements. This follows increased regulatory scrutiny after contamination-linked child deaths in recent years. Previously, certain cough syrups were included on an exemption list under drug regulations, allowing them to be sold over the counter under relaxed rules.

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16 Jun 2026

Bottles of cough syrup are displayed on shelves at a chemist's shop in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 16, 2026. India bans the over-the-counter sale of all cough syrups, requiring consumers to obtain a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner before purchasing the medicines. The new rules restrict cough syrup sales to licensed pharmacies, particularly in villages and small towns, where some syrup-based medicines were previously exempt from standard drug-sale requirements. This follows increased regulatory scrutiny after contamination-linked child deaths in recent years. Previously, certain cough syrups were included on an exemption list under drug regulations, allowing them to be sold over the counter under relaxed rules.

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16 Jun 2026

An employee arranges bottles of cough syrup displayed at a chemist's shop in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 16, 2026. India has implemented a ban on the over-the-counter sale of all cough syrups, requiring consumers to obtain a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner before purchasing these medicines. The new regulations restrict cough syrup sales to licensed pharmacies, particularly in villages and small towns, where some syrup-based medicines were previously exempt from standard drug-sale requirements. This change follows increased regulatory scrutiny after contamination-linked child deaths in recent years. Previously, certain cough syrups were included on an exemption list under drug regulations, allowing them to be sold over the counter under relaxed rules.

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16 Jun 2026

Bottles of cough syrup are displayed on a shelf at a chemist's shop in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 16, 2026. India has banned the over-the-counter sale of all cough syrups, requiring consumers to obtain a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner before purchasing the medicines. The new rules restrict cough syrup sales to licensed pharmacies, particularly in villages and small towns, where some syrup-based medicines were previously exempt from standard drug-sale requirements. This change follows increased regulatory scrutiny after contamination-linked child deaths in recent years. Previously, certain cough syrups were included on an exemption list under drug regulations, allowing them to be sold over the counter under relaxed rules.

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16 Jun 2026

Bottles of cough syrup are displayed on a shelf at a chemist's shop in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 16, 2026. India has banned the over-the-counter sale of all cough syrups, requiring consumers to obtain a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner before purchasing the medicines. The new rules restrict cough syrup sales to licensed pharmacies, particularly in villages and small towns, where some syrup-based medicines were previously exempt from standard drug-sale requirements. This change follows increased regulatory scrutiny after contamination-linked child deaths in recent years. Previously, certain cough syrups were included on an exemption list under drug regulations, allowing them to be sold over the counter under relaxed rules.

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#13839335

16 Jun 2026

Bottles of cough syrup are displayed on shelves at a chemist's shop in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 16, 2026. India bans the over-the-counter sale of all cough syrups, requiring consumers to obtain a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner before purchasing the medicines. The new rules restrict cough syrup sales to licensed pharmacies, particularly in villages and small towns, where some syrup-based medicines were previously exempt from standard drug-sale requirements. This follows increased regulatory scrutiny after contamination-linked child deaths in recent years. Previously, certain cough syrups were included on an exemption list under drug regulations, allowing them to be sold over the counter under relaxed rules.

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#13839336

16 Jun 2026

An employee holds a bottle of cough syrup at a chemist's shop in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 16, 2026. India has banned the over-the-counter sale of all cough syrups, requiring consumers to obtain a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner before purchasing the medicines. The new rules restrict cough syrup sales to licensed pharmacies, particularly in villages and small towns, where some syrup-based medicines were previously exempt from standard drug-sale requirements. This change follows increased regulatory scrutiny after contamination-linked child deaths in recent years. Previously, certain cough syrups were included on an exemption list under drug regulations, allowing them to be sold over the counter under relaxed rules.

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16 Jun 2026

Employees attend to customers as bottles of cough syrup are displayed on shelves at a chemist's shop in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 16, 2026. India has banned the over-the-counter sale of all cough syrups, requiring consumers to obtain a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner before purchasing the medicines. The new rules restrict cough syrup sales to licensed pharmacies, particularly in villages and small towns, where some syrup-based medicines were previously exempt from standard drug-sale requirements. This change follows increased regulatory scrutiny after contamination-linked child deaths in recent years. Previously, certain cough syrups were included on an exemption list under drug regulations, allowing them to be sold over the counter under relaxed rules.

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#13815368

11 Jun 2026

Traffic congestion and pedestrian safety issues are observed at the Dharmatala crossing, also known as Esplanade or Dorina Crossing, in Central Kolkata, West Bengal, India, on October 6, 2026. This historic intersection connects six major roads in front of the Historic Metropolitan Building and serves as a vital transit hub for the city. Drivers often ignore pedestrian lanes, forcing walkers into traffic, and frequently fail to yield to pedestrians waiting to cross. Additionally, faded road markings reduce visibility, while pedestrians sometimes disregard rules by crossing in unsafe areas. India has one of the highest rates of road fatalities globally, with over 1.7 lakh lives lost annually from more than 4.8 lakh crashes. Although it has just 1% of the world's vehicles, the country accounts for about 11% of global road deaths, significantly affecting its working-age population and economy. Traffic congestion in India is caused by rapid urbanization, a growing number of private vehicles, and inadequate infrastructure.

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11 Jun 2026

Traffic congestion and pedestrian safety issues are observed at the Dharmatala crossing, also known as Esplanade or Dorina Crossing, in Central Kolkata, West Bengal, India, on October 6, 2026. This historic intersection connects six major roads in front of the Historic Metropolitan Building and serves as a vital transit hub for the city. Drivers often ignore pedestrian lanes, forcing walkers into traffic, and frequently fail to yield to pedestrians waiting to cross. Additionally, faded road markings reduce visibility, while pedestrians sometimes disregard rules by crossing in unsafe areas. India has one of the highest rates of road fatalities globally, with over 1.7 lakh lives lost annually from more than 4.8 lakh crashes. Although it has just 1% of the world's vehicles, the country accounts for about 11% of global road deaths, significantly affecting its working-age population and economy. Traffic congestion in India is caused by rapid urbanization, a growing number of private vehicles, and inadequate infrastructure.

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11 Jun 2026

Traffic congestion and pedestrian safety issues are observed at the Dharmatala crossing, also known as Esplanade or Dorina Crossing, in Central Kolkata, West Bengal, India, on October 6, 2026. This historic intersection connects six major roads in front of the Historic Metropolitan Building and serves as a vital transit hub for the city. Drivers often ignore pedestrian lanes, forcing walkers into traffic, and frequently fail to yield to pedestrians waiting to cross. Additionally, faded road markings reduce visibility, while pedestrians sometimes disregard rules by crossing in unsafe areas. India has one of the highest rates of road fatalities globally, with over 1.7 lakh lives lost annually from more than 4.8 lakh crashes. Although it has just 1% of the world's vehicles, the country accounts for about 11% of global road deaths, significantly affecting its working-age population and economy. Traffic congestion in India is caused by rapid urbanization, a growing number of private vehicles, and inadequate infrastructure.

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11 Jun 2026

Traffic congestion and pedestrian safety issues are observed at the Dharmatala crossing, also known as Esplanade or Dorina Crossing, in Central Kolkata, West Bengal, India, on October 6, 2026. This historic intersection connects six major roads in front of the Historic Metropolitan Building and serves as a vital transit hub for the city. Drivers often ignore pedestrian lanes, forcing walkers into traffic, and frequently fail to yield to pedestrians waiting to cross. Additionally, faded road markings reduce visibility, while pedestrians sometimes disregard rules by crossing in unsafe areas. India has one of the highest rates of road fatalities globally, with over 1.7 lakh lives lost annually from more than 4.8 lakh crashes. Although it has just 1% of the world's vehicles, the country accounts for about 11% of global road deaths, significantly affecting its working-age population and economy. Traffic congestion in India is caused by rapid urbanization, a growing number of private vehicles, and inadequate infrastructure.

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11 Jun 2026

Traffic congestion and pedestrian safety issues are observed at the Dharmatala crossing, also known as Esplanade or Dorina Crossing, in Central Kolkata, West Bengal, India, on October 6, 2026. This historic intersection connects six major roads in front of the Historic Metropolitan Building and serves as a vital transit hub for the city. Drivers often ignore pedestrian lanes, forcing walkers into traffic, and frequently fail to yield to pedestrians waiting to cross. Additionally, faded road markings reduce visibility, while pedestrians sometimes disregard rules by crossing in unsafe areas. India has one of the highest rates of road fatalities globally, with over 1.7 lakh lives lost annually from more than 4.8 lakh crashes. Although it has just 1% of the world's vehicles, the country accounts for about 11% of global road deaths, significantly affecting its working-age population and economy. Traffic congestion in India is caused by rapid urbanization, a growing number of private vehicles, and inadequate infrastructure.

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11 Jun 2026

Traffic congestion and pedestrian safety issues are observed at the Dharmatala crossing, also known as Esplanade or Dorina Crossing, in Central Kolkata, West Bengal, India, on October 6, 2026. This historic intersection connects six major roads in front of the Historic Metropolitan Building and serves as a vital transit hub for the city. Drivers often ignore pedestrian lanes, forcing walkers into traffic, and frequently fail to yield to pedestrians waiting to cross. Additionally, faded road markings reduce visibility, while pedestrians sometimes disregard rules by crossing in unsafe areas. India has one of the highest rates of road fatalities globally, with over 1.7 lakh lives lost annually from more than 4.8 lakh crashes. Although it has just 1% of the world's vehicles, the country accounts for about 11% of global road deaths, significantly affecting its working-age population and economy. Traffic congestion in India is caused by rapid urbanization, a growing number of private vehicles, and inadequate infrastructure.

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11 Jun 2026

Traffic congestion and pedestrian safety issues are observed at the Dharmatala crossing, also known as Esplanade or Dorina Crossing, in Central Kolkata, West Bengal, India, on October 6, 2026. This historic intersection connects six major roads in front of the Historic Metropolitan Building and serves as a vital transit hub for the city. Drivers often ignore pedestrian lanes, forcing walkers into traffic, and frequently fail to yield to pedestrians waiting to cross. Additionally, faded road markings reduce visibility, while pedestrians sometimes disregard rules by crossing in unsafe areas. India has one of the highest rates of road fatalities globally, with over 1.7 lakh lives lost annually from more than 4.8 lakh crashes. Although it has just 1% of the world's vehicles, the country accounts for about 11% of global road deaths, significantly affecting its working-age population and economy. Traffic congestion in India is caused by rapid urbanization, a growing number of private vehicles, and inadequate infrastructure.

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11 Jun 2026

Traffic congestion and pedestrian safety issues are observed at the Dharmatala crossing, also known as Esplanade or Dorina Crossing, in Central Kolkata, West Bengal, India, on October 6, 2026. This historic intersection connects six major roads in front of the Historic Metropolitan Building and serves as a vital transit hub for the city. Drivers often ignore pedestrian lanes, forcing walkers into traffic, and frequently fail to yield to pedestrians waiting to cross. Additionally, faded road markings reduce visibility, while pedestrians sometimes disregard rules by crossing in unsafe areas. India has one of the highest rates of road fatalities globally, with over 1.7 lakh lives lost annually from more than 4.8 lakh crashes. Although it has just 1% of the world's vehicles, the country accounts for about 11% of global road deaths, significantly affecting its working-age population and economy. Traffic congestion in India is caused by rapid urbanization, a growing number of private vehicles, and inadequate infrastructure.

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