Morning Digest | India to experience COVID surge in mid-January, next 40 days crucial; 18 children dead due to cough syrup made by India, says Uzbekistan and more

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18 children dead due to cough syrup made by India firm, says Uzbekistan

The Health Ministry of Uzbekistan on Tuesday said 18 children, with acute respiratory disease, have died from taking excessive doses of a cough syrup, Doc-1 Max, manufactured by Marion Biotech, an Indian firm. India’s health ministry officials said they were “aware” of the report from Uzbekistan but declined comment.

Ukraine’s deepening engagement with India revealed in high-level letters

While maintaining a tough stance on the supply of Russian oil to India, Ukraine has gradually intensified diplomatic and security conversations with India. Two “URGENT!” letters sent by the Ukrainian side to the MEA that The Hindu reviewed indicate that apart from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and PM Narendra Modi, the current phase of dialogue between the two sides includes Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval from the Indian side.

Amit Shah reviews J&K situation, calls for early completion of projects

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday reviewed the security situation and development-related issues in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, calling for the timely completion of projects. 

Next 40 days crucial as India may see COVID cases surge in mid-January: Health Ministry sources