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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
AAP disengages from INDIA bloc, says alliance was only for 2024 LS polls
NEW DELHI: AAP on Tuesday disengaged itself from the INDIA bloc, saying the opposition grouping was formed only for the 2024 Lok sabha polls. It also alleged BJP and Congress had entered a 'secret, corrupt deal'. The statement came as Congress and 15 other opposition parties wrote to PM Narendra Modi demanding a special session of Parliament on developments following the Pahalgam terror attack. AAP made the same demand separately. AAP national media in-charge Anurag Dhanda said on X , 'The real alliance is between BJP and Congress behind the scenes. Rahul Gandhi says only that which benefits Modi politically. In return, Modi saves the Gandhi family from going to jail. Neither of them is interested in providing basic facilities like schools, hospitals, electricity and water to the countrymen.' 'To clean Indian politics, we must end this behind-the-scenes collusion. Rahul Gandhi and Modi may appear as opponents on stage but the truth is that they've become guarantees of each other's political survival. Congress's weak politics empowers BJP, and BJP's rule hides Congress's corruption,' Dhanda alleged in a statement issued by the party later. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo Asserting that the INDIA bloc was formed specifically for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Dhanda said, 'The alliance ensured that opposition parties secured 240 seats – this is a significant achievement.' He drove home the point that the alliance as far as AAP had lived its purpose and the party was not part of the bloc anymore. 'AAP will contest every state election on its own. We will be contesting all seats in Bihar later this year, ' Dhanda told TOI. 'In Parliament, however, our MPs will support the opposition's position based on what is best for the country and our MPs will vote accordingly in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha,' Dhanda said. AAP and Congress have had a turbulent equation even as INDIA bloc partners. After much to and fro on seat sharing talks and much resistance to the alliance from the Congress's Delhi unit, the two parties finally did fight as allies in Delhi and also in Gujarat and Haryana in the Lok Sabha polls but were pitted against each other in Punjab. Later last year, the two parties failed to reach a consensus on seat-sharing in the Haryana assembly polls and fought against each other. In the Delhi assembly elections earlier this year too both parties fought a bitter battle that had put a big question mark on how both AAP and Congress would carry off as allies in the INDIA bloc.
Scotsman
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Scottish FA punishment for Hearts midfielder Yan Dhanda after a red card appeal
Tynecastle club argued that their player was wrongly dismissed on the last day of the Premiership Sign up to our Hearts newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A Scottish Football Association tribunal have rejected Hearts' appeal against Yan Dhanda's red card at Kilmarnock on Sunday. A fast track hearing took place on Tuesday as the Edinburgh club argued that Dhanda's dismissal was incorrect and should be overturned. However, the original decision was upheld and Dhanda was hit with a two-match ban. Referee Dan McFarlane sent the Englishman off after 38 minutes of the match at Rugby Park after he caught the Kilmarnock defender Stuart Findlay above the ankle with his studs. Dhanda was in possession and advancing towards the opposition penalty area at the time when he was impacted by David Watson's tackle from behind. That nudged him towards Findlay, but the fact he made contact with the centre-back with studs raised amounted to serious foul play. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Referee McFarlane consulted a touchline monitor to review the incident and then issued Dhanda a straight red card. Given Sunday was Hearts' final league match of the season, the midfielder must now serve a two-game suspension in the first two fixtures of the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership campaign. Ten-man Hearts went on to win 1-0 courtesy of Stephen Kingsley's 88th-minute strike. That gave interim head coach Liam Fox a fourth victory from the last four games of the season as he helped ensure the Edinburgh club avoided the Premiership's relegation zone. The following day, Hearts confirmed the appointment of Derek McInnes as their new head coach. McInnes did not attend Rugby Park on Sunday after tensions grew among Kilmarnock fans whilst he waited to take charge at Tynecastle Park. The switch was confirmed as coaches Paul Sheerin and Alan Archibald also moved from Ayrshire to Edinburgh. McInnes outlined how he intends to go about restoring Hearts to a challenging position following this season's seventh-place finish. His main aim is to make Tynecastle more intimidating. 'Sometimes I feel, when teams come here now, it's a bit sanitised,' explained McInnes. 'Once the kick-off goes, teams enjoy it, bed themselves into the game. I'd like it to be the opposite. I'd like players to think that they don't like going to Tynecastle as much as they have previously, and it's such an intimidating place. For that, we need to have our players enjoying the atmosphere and thriving on that as well. You turn up at Tynecastle at 3pm and the fans are here, they've done their bit, so it's up to us to give them a game to enjoy. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Scottish football style compared to Europe 'The Hearts teams I have played against in the past could hit you with intensity, hit you with aggression and the noise would get louder and louder. That's something we have to tap into because I've come here as an opposition manager looking to quieten the crowd. We have to recognise the responsibility we have to bring the crowd with us in games, bring an energy and mindset to games. 'Being too precise and slow sometimes with the build up gives teams confidence and the chance to take a breath. We want teams to feel they're not okay coming here - that's an easy thing to say but a more difficult thing to work towards. But it's something I feel is important. Hearts teams when I was younger always had a strength about them, not people who would just kick you, but fitness and energy. You had to stand up to that. While you want to be technical and good on the eye with players who can handle the ball, there's also got to be that other dimension. 'Scottish football is the league we're in and I do think we're different to a lot of other leagues. In Scandinavia and the like, it's all very technical, all very coachy and slower-paced. But in our country you have to play with an extra edge, passion and show that extra bit of determination in early parts of games. You have to have that fitness and wherewithal to deal with what's expected of you. 'The truth of the matter is: What's expected of me and my team is to be successful. So I have to build a team that represents me and represents what Hearts should be. That's energetic, fit and also have the confidence and personality to deal with playing here.' READ MORE: More Hearts transfers imminent
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police standards chief suspended after sexual misconduct allegations
The head of professional standards at Dorset Police is being investigated over sexual misconduct allegations, The Telegraph can reveal. Det Supt Ricky Dhanda took on the role after his predecessor, Paul Kessell, was forced to resign after pleading guilty to a drink driving charge. Mr Dhanda is understood to have been brought into the force at the same time as former Chief Constable Scott Chilton, who retired last month after being accused of having relationships with two colleagues. A spokesman for Dorset Police confirmed that Mr Dhanda was currently on restricted duties and had been served with a notice of gross misconduct. If found guilty of gross misconduct proceedings, he faces dismissal from the force. A spokesman for the force said: 'Dorset Police received a report in April 2025 about an alleged inappropriate sexual relationship between a serving, senior officer and a colleague. 'The allegations relate to a non-recent matter when the officer and complainant were working at another police force. 'A proactive referral was made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) at the earliest opportunity and it has been referred back to the force for local investigation. 'The officer has been placed on restricted duties to ensure the effectiveness of any investigation.' The spokesman noted that just because a gross misconduct notice had been issued it did not mean disciplinary proceedings would necessarily follow. They added that no criminal offences have currently been identified during the investigation. They said: 'Dorset Police takes reports about the conduct of our officers, staff or volunteers very seriously, and we encourage people to report any concerns so that we can investigate them and take any and all appropriate action.' Speaking to The Telegraph, a police source who served in the force for a number of years said: 'Dorset Police have bent over backwards to show they are beyond reproach when it comes to high standards, morality and values. 'They have placed misconduct matters involving junior officers in the public domain at the earliest possible opportunity.' He said officers had been publicly humiliated, lost their careers and faced financial hardship as a result of being held to the 'very highest of standards with no margin for error'. He added: 'It turns out that senior leaders' trust in Supt Dhanda, may have been misplaced if there is any truth to the allegations he faces.' The source continued: 'This is not a good look for Dorset Police. This is the second head of their professional standards department in as many years to be suspended from duty faced with allegations of gross misconduct.' Prior to joining Dorset Police, Mr Dhanda was employed by Hampshire Constabulary and Thames Valley Police. While working in Hampshire he was charged with making the force the 'employer of choice for the BME (black, ethnic and minority) community', according to his LinkedIn page. Mr Dhanda, who has been in the police for 14 years, said he was Hampshire's first Fast Track Officer. Sources told The Telegraph that Mr Dhanda had been brought into Dorset Police by Mr Chilton. Mr Chilton moved to Hampshire Police in 2023 but he retired last month after he too was told he was under investigation by the IOPC for two alleged workplace relationships. The IOPC said it would continue its investigation regardless of Mr Chilton's retirement. The allegations against Mr Chilton were first made by the former Det Chief Insp Roger Wood, who himself was found to have committed gross misconduct after striking up sexual relationships with junior police staff. Asked at his own hearing if having an affair was misconduct, it is understood that Wood, who quit while under investigation, said: 'Well the chief constable had an affair.' That led to a mandatory referral to the police watchdog on Feb 27, a week after Wood's hearing concluded with him being banned from serving again. Mr Dhanda's predecessor resigned as a detective superintendent at Dorset Police after pleading guilty to driving while three times the legal limit at Southampton Magistrates' Court last September. Kessell, 45, of Stoborough, Dorset, was subsequently found guilty of gross misconduct by the force, which said he would have been dismissed if he had not already resigned. He admitted drink driving along the A352 at Wool, near Wareham, on Aug 4 and has now been banned from driving for 25 months. Kessell was stopped on the night of the incident and gave a breath test, with a reading of 115 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath. The legal limit is 35mcg. Prosecuting, David Finney, said Kessell was arrested after members of the public alerted police about his driving. David Hurley, defending, said his client had been suffering mental health difficulties. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
New York Post
14-05-2025
- Health
- New York Post
New daily ‘gastric bypass pill' leads to consistent weight loss — and no side effects: study
A new once-daily pill may raise the bar for weight loss meds. Ozempic, Mounjaro and similar drugs that mimic the GLP-1 hormone the body naturally produces after eating can cause significant weight loss, but a potential side effect is loss of lean muscle mass. The makers of the experimental drug SYNT-101 claim it mimics the effects of gastric bypass surgery while preserving lean muscle mass better than GLP-1 drugs. 3 SYNT-101 is a once-daily pill designed to mimic the effects of gastric bypass surgery while preserving lean muscle mass better than other weight loss drugs. New Africa – 'We believe that SYNT-101 will provide a convenient, more sustainable oral alternative and/or complement to systemic therapies such as GLP-1 drugs,' said Rahul Dhanda, CEO of Syntis Bio, the Boston-based biopharmaceutical company developing the treatment. SYNT-101 forms a synthetic film on the surface of the small intestine, shifting nutrient exposure to the lower intestine to promote a feeling of fullness. The lining is designed to work for up to 24 hours before it's naturally cleared from the body. In a new first-in-human study, seven women and two men between the ages of 24 and 53, who were not considered obese, took varying doses of SYNT-101 in liquid form. Imaging confirmed that the coating formed across the upper small intestine, and tissue samples showed that SYNT-101 was safely expelled within 24 hours. Further testing showed the participants had normal liver functioning and lower glucose absorption. SYNT-101 promotes better energy balance, Dhanda said, lessening the body's tendency to break down muscle tissue for fuel. 3 In rodent studies, SYNT-101 produced weight loss of 1% a week for six weeks while preserving 100% of lean muscle mass. íÅ¡í¸íâ¬í¸í»í» í íâ¹í¶í¾í² – No serious side effects were reported. Nausea is one of the most frequently reported side effects of GLP-1 drugs — and one of the major reasons why some users quit taking them. Hair loss and skin pain are among the less common side effects. Blindness and behavioral changes can occur in very rare cases. Weight loss was not tracked for this study, but the researchers said the results reflected reduced food consumption. In rodent studies, SYNT-101 produced weight loss of 1% a week for six weeks while preserving 100% of lean muscle mass. 3 While drugs that mimic the GLP-1 hormone the body naturally produces after eating can cause significant weight loss, a potential side effect is loss of lean muscle mass. Chanakon – The new findings were presented this week at the European Congress on Obesity in Malaga, Spain. 'The millions of people living with obesity need novel treatment options that are safe, effective and avoid the high costs and severe side effects that often accompany available treatment options,' Dhanda said. More research is needed to fully assess the drug's efficacy and safety. Syntis Bio plans to submit an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the Food and Drug Administration later this year. 'We are eager to replicate these data in our upcoming Phase 1 clinical trial and further explore the ability of SYNT-101 to produce sustainable, safe, effective weight loss by reducing fat, preserving lean muscle and stimulating natural production of satiety hormones to prevent weight regain,' Dhanda said.
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
New ‘dream' daily weight loss pill ‘better than surgery OR fat jabs' and has ‘minimal to no side effects'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A DAILY weight loss pill is a safer alternative to gastric bypass surgery, makers say. The tablet does the same job by making people feel full for longer. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 A daily weight loss pill, the Synt-101 pill, is a safer alternative to gastric bypass surgery, makers say Credit: Getty Its developers say the treatment is a better way to lose weight than surgery or fat jabs, which can trigger severe side-effects. A pilot human trial on nine patients indicated the pill was safe to use and reduced hunger signals. It contains a chemical called polydopamine that reacts with an enzyme in the gut to create a lining which moves digestion to an area where fullness hormones are triggered. The mucosal membrane is then naturally excreted by the body each day. Gastric bypass surgery disconnects the stomach from the small intestine and reattaches it lower down to achieve the same effect. It is effective but only a few thousand patients have the operation each year on the NHS. The Synt-101 pill was developed by US company Syntis Bio. Chief executive Rahul Dhanda told the European Congress on Obesity in Spain: 'The dream is to have this be the go-to drug for weight management. 'The obvious benefit over gastric bypass surgery is you could avoid an invasive procedure and take a daily pill instead. "Plus a gastric bypass is irreversible whereas you can stop this when you no longer want it. 'This integrates with the mucosal membrane which is naturally excreted by the body. You take the pill once a day in the morning and it should be cleared by the next day.' 40 Day Health Challenge pro reveals top tips to avoid snacking Mr Dhanda said the pill could also be taken by patients who have come off GLP-1 weight loss injections, such as Wegovy and Mounjaro. He said: 'The problem with GLP-1s is they are not very tolerable. 'An oral pill is the rational choice because it's simple, tolerable and safe. 'I anticipate the side-effects to be minimal to none.' 'Golden age' for fat fight A GOLDEN age of obesity treatment is on the horizon with more than 150 new drugs in clinical trials, experts say. But they need to be rolled out quicker to the 16million fat people in Britain, they believe. The European Congress on Obesity heard pharma companies are spending billions targeting hunger hormones. Dr Louis Aronne, of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, said: 'I call this the golden age of obesity treatment.' It could take the NHS 12 years to supply all those who need them. Prof Jason Halford, of the European Association for the Study of Obesity, said: 'These drugs have the potential to help millions. 'If the Government and NHS are serious about prevention, they need to reconsider the speed of the rollout of these drugs.' Everything you need to know about fat jabs Weight loss jabs are all the rage as studies and patient stories reveal they help people shed flab at almost unbelievable rates, as well as appearing to reduce the risk of serious diseases. Wegovy – a modified version of type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic – and Mounjaro are the leading weight loss injections used in the UK. Wegovy, real name semaglutide, has been used on the NHS for years while Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a newer and more powerful addition to the market. Mounjaro accounts for most private prescriptions for weight loss and is set to join Wegovy as an NHS staple this year. How do they work? The jabs work by suppressing your appetite, making you eat less so your body burns fat for energy instead and you lose weight. They do this my mimicking a hormone called GLP-1, which signals to the brain when the stomach is full, so the drugs are officially called GLP-1 receptor agonists. They slow down digestion and increase insulin production, lowering blood sugar, which is why they were first developed to treat type 2 diabetes in which patients' sugar levels are too high. Can I get them? NHS prescriptions of weight loss drugs, mainly Wegovy and an older version called Saxenda (chemical name liraglutide), are controlled through specialist weight loss clinics. Typically a patient will have to have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, classifying them as medically obese, and also have a weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure. GPs generally do not prescribe the drugs for weight loss. Private prescribers offer the jabs, most commonly Mounjaro, to anyone who is obese (BMI of 30+) or overweight (BMI 25-30) with a weight-related health risk. Private pharmacies have been rapped for handing them out too easily and video calls or face-to-face appointments are now mandatory to check a patient is being truthful about their size and health. Are there any risks? Yes – side effects are common but most are relatively mild. Around half of people taking the drug experience gut issues, including sickness, bloating, acid reflux, constipation and diarrhoea. Dr Sarah Jarvis, GP and clinical consultant at said: 'One of the more uncommon side effects is severe acute pancreatitis, which is extremely painful and happens to one in 500 people.' Other uncommon side effects include altered taste, kidney problems, allergic reactions, gallbladder problems and hypoglycemia. Evidence has so far been inconclusive about whether the injections are damaging to patients' mental health. Figures obtained by The Sun show that, up to January 2025, 85 patient deaths in the UK were suspected to be linked to the medicines.
