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An India-origin man in the US is facing 39 charges related to sex abuse, trafficking, molestation as more victims of the liquor store owner came forward during the ongoing investigation against 32-year-old Kulvir S Brar. Brar was arrested in March 13 after police said he was using Snapchat to solicit sex from minors, offering them…
NEW DELHI: The Drugs Controller of India is intensifying its regulatory surveillance against the illegal sale and promotion of weight loss drugs (GLP-1), the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Tuesday.According to the ministry, the move aims to ensure ethical pharmaceutical practices across the drug supply chain.“With the recent introduction of multiple generic…
An Indian-origin truck driver has been arrested in Canada as part of a major investigation into a cross-border smuggling operation involving drugs and contraband worth millions of dollars.The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said “Abhishek Abhishek” was taken into custody after a transport truck he was driving was allegedly allowed into Canada carrying large quantities of…
The complainant stated that the astrologer sexually exploited her between 2022 and 2025. Nashik: A 67-year-old astrologer was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly raping a 28-year-old woman between 2022 and 2025.According to the Nashik city police, the accused, popularly known as ‘captain’, was taken into custody from his residence early in the morning and later…
Bam Adebayo. Image via: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images Bam Adebayo did something unthinkable? The Miami Heat veteran scored a massive 83 points against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. Of course, the history-making feat did not come from the franchise favorites, but does it leave room for doubts? Adebayo’s performance itself was a headline grabber, and by…
NEW DELHI: The Centre has warned pharmaceutical companies against promoting prescription weight-loss GLP-1 drugs – popularly sold under brand names Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro – through advertisements or “disease awareness” campaigns that indirectly encourage their use among the public.In an advisory, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation said it had come to its notice that some…
When Richard Nixon declared drug abuse “public enemy number one” in 1971, he set in motion a war whose consequences still ripple across the Americas. What began as a campaign framed around morality and public health quickly transformed into an aggressive law enforcement and militarized approach, with consequences Nixon could scarcely have imagined. Decades later,…
NEW DELHI: The country’s anti-obesity market is headed for a pricing shake-up, with a clutch of pharma companies readying plans to launch affordable versions of the blockbuster weight-loss medicines Wegovy and Ozempic. This follows the expiry of the patent of semaglutide, the key ingredient in these injectable medications, on March 20, clearing the entry of…
Decision taken after national review NEW DELHI: Two medicines used widely – antibiotic doxycycline and thyroid drug carbimazole – will soon carry stronger safety warnings, following a national review of adverse drug reaction reports.After examining patient-level safety data, regulators have flagged possible mental health symptoms linked to doxycycline and a rare but potentially life-threatening blood…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to alcohol and drug addiction.Those who are well-versed in his quirk and wit know that Robert Pattinson has a knack for turning awkward moments into really good stories. In a recent chat, along with Zendaya, he shared a story that’s both funny and a little bit revealing. Read on…
