The Supreme Court reprimanded the Indian Medical Association (IMA) for alleged unethical practices in recommending overpriced drugs and treatments. The court expanded the proceedings to include other fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) that publish misleading advertisements affecting public health, particularly infants, children, and the elderly. The Union authorities and state licensing bodies were ordered to file affidavits explaining their stance.
A photographer who worked for Megan Thee Stallion has filed a lawsuit against her, alleging that he was forced to witness her having sex, was unfairly fired soon after, and was subjected to abuse as her employee. The incident allegedly occurred in 2022 in Ibiza, Spain, when the photographer and Megan were in an SUV together. According to the lawsuit, Megan began having sex with another woman right next to the photographer, who was unable to leave the moving vehicle. The photographer claims he was humiliated and offended by the experience.
On Monday, a 10-year-old boy woke up to find his family brutally murdered. His father, Jonathon Candy, shot his wife, Lindsay Candy, and three of his sons, Dylan, Ethan, and Lucas, before killing himself. The boy called 911 and reported the grisly discovery, leading to a police investigation. Investigators are still searching for a motive for the massacre. The family had no history of domestic violence or police involvement.
San Jose is set to install 500 automated license plate readers (ALPRs) by summer to bolster crime prevention efforts. The cameras aim to deter crime and provide a sense of security for residents, particularly in neighborhoods with high crime rates. The ALPR network has aided in apprehending suspects involved in various crimes, including gun possession, drug offenses, vehicle break-ins, and domestic violence.
Former AFL speedster Lewis Jetta has returned to Sydney to support his 10-year-old daughter Daisy, who is recovering from a lengthy surgery for pancreatitis. Daisy underwent a 16-hour operation, and the Sydney Swans club has been providing support to the family during this challenging time. The club shared photos of Jetta and his family with current Swans stars, including Luke Parker and Sam Reid, who were also part of the 2012 premiership team with Jetta. The club also provided an update on Daisy’s condition, stating that she is now recovering after the surgery. Fans and former Sydney players have expressed their support for Jetta and Daisy, sending well wishes and hoping for a speedy recovery.
In a controversial turn of events, the affidavits of three proposers of Congress candidate Nilesh Kumbhani and one from the party’s dummy candidate Suresh Padsala, denying their signatures on the nomination papers, were notarized by a member of the Surat City BJP legal cell. This revelation has raised questions about the validity of the Congress nomination and paved the way for BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal to be declared elected unopposed from the Surat Lok Sabha constituency.
The Pink Moon, April’s full moon, will grace the night sky from Tuesday evening through the weekend. Visible across the globe, the moon will reach its peak illumination at varying times depending on location. This celestial event holds cultural significance, known by various names among Native American tribes and in the Hebrew calendar.
The New York Knicks, once focused on acquiring superstars, have emerged as a formidable playoff team with a roster built on hard work and overachievers. Without a single lottery pick in their rotation, the Knicks have defeated the Philadelphia 76ers twice. Their success is attributed to their relentless effort, superior basketball instincts, and blue-collar approach. This scrappy mentality, reminiscent of the Knicks teams of the 1990s, has allowed them to overcome talent deficiencies and emerge as a team with a 93% chance of advancing in the playoffs.
The Australian dollar (AUD) has strengthened after the release of higher-than-expected inflation figures for the January-March quarter, casting doubt on the possibility of interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in 2024.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are set to hold public meetings in Maharashtra and Kerala on Wednesday, the final day of campaigning for the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Gandhi, who is resuming his campaign after a brief break due to illness, will address rallies in Amravati and Solapur, while Shah will hold a rally in Amravati and inaugurate the BJP’s election office in Varanasi. Meanwhile, senior leaders from both Congress and BJP will continue their campaigns across various states, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Wayanad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, and BJP president J.P. Nadda in Bihar. Additionally, the Supreme Court is likely to pronounce directions on a batch of pleas seeking complete cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT), while repolling will be held in eight polling stations in Arunachal Pradesh due to EVM damage and violence during the initial polling.
