Union Minister Demands Probe into Concealed Maternal Death Reports in Karnataka, Cites Use of Banned Glucose Solution

New Delhi, India — Tensions have escalated in Karnataka as Union minister Shobha Karandlaje accuses the state government of underreporting maternal fatalities, particularly spotlighting a series of deaths in Bellari district. Karandlaje has called for a thorough investigation and strict actions against Karnataka’s health minister, Dinesh Gundu Rao, following the recent deaths linked to medical procedures at local healthcare facilities. The allegations came after reports surfaced of multiple deaths occurring at the Ballari district hospital …

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Manager and Chef of Popular Malaysian Restaurant Banned from Leaving Taiwan Amid Food Poisoning Investigation

Prosecutors in Taipei, Taiwan have taken action against the manager and chef of Polam Kopitiam, a Malaysian restaurant chain, restricting them from leaving the country amid suspicions of their involvement in a food poisoning case. The investigation follows the tragic deaths of two individuals and the illness of dozens more who dined at the establishment. An autopsy revealed the presence of bongkrekic acid in one of the deceased patrons, marking the first instance of this …

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