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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
I'm a Real Estate Expert: These 3 Types of Apartments Are Easiest To Sell
If you've ever tried to sell an apartment, you know it's not always as simple as putting up a 'For Sale' sign and waiting for the offers to roll in. Some places fly off the market, while others linger for months with barely a nibble. Be Aware: Try This: So what gives? Certain types of apartments are much easier to sell than others — and if you're lucky enough to own one, you might have a major advantage. GOBankingRates spoke with Jeff Goodman, licensed real estate agent at Brown Harris Stevens, and Daniel Blake, real estate expert and manager at Clever Real Estate, to discuss the types of apartments that are easiest to sell. 'Buyers today want apartments that not only fit their budget but also fit their lifestyle — and that's where location, layout and building perks come into play,' said Goodman. Here are some other factors that come into play. According to Blake, the apartments that are most readily resold are typically one- or two-bedroom, clean apartments in the highest-demand neighborhoods in cities like New York, San Francisco or Chicago. These units attract a broad range of buyers — especially first-time homebuyers, young professionals and investors looking for rental income. 'For instance, in Manhattan, a recently upgraded one-bedroom below $800,000 in a neighborhood like the Upper East Side or Midtown will get several offers within days, provided its proximity to subway lines, supermarkets and greenbelt area,' Blake explained. Folks aren't only drawn by the price level but also by city convenience, as well as the potential for appreciation or rental return. Goodman agreed — because they offer both value and easy access to neighborhood essentials, he said these apartments appeal to everyone from new buyers to small families and long-term investors. Read Next: Spaces that allow buyers to easily customize or carve out work-from-home areas have become particularly attractive in the post-COVID-19 pandemic market, Goodman said. Additionally, buildings offering modern amenities like package rooms, fitness centers and bike storage create a competitive edge. On the flip side, listings with clunky floor plans, tired finishes or too many building rules tend to linger. 'Sellers who want to move their property quickly should focus on what today's buyers actually value — and set a price that aligns with current demand,' Goodman said. According to Blake, smaller apartments with lower monthly HOA fees — say, under $400 per month — and reasonable property taxes tend to appeal to buyers who are conscious of monthly carrying costs. He's seen many buyers pass on older units with high maintenance costs in favor of more efficient units in newer buildings, even if the square footage is slightly less. 'In Los Angeles or Miami, for instance, the first to be cut are the units below 1,000 square feet in newer developments with decent amenities and low costs,' he explained. More From GOBankingRates 6 Popular SUVs That Aren't Worth the Cost -- and 6 Affordable Alternatives 10 Cars That Outlast the Average Vehicle This article originally appeared on I'm a Real Estate Expert: These 3 Types of Apartments Are Easiest To Sell Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Epoch Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
A Global Phenomenon Overcoming Adversity
Commentary As many performing arts companies struggle financially in uncertain economic times, Shen Yun Performing Arts has completed its 18th global tour earlier this month, performing what it calls a historic run of 799 shows in 199 cities across 26 countries to an audience of more than 1 million people. Shen Yun not only has to overcome the financial challenges the industry faces, but also faces ongoing sabotage attempts by the communist regime in China. This includes threats directed at theaters, performers, and their families in China and warnings of economic and diplomatic reprisals in locations where Shen Yun performs. Additionally, there are issues with online disinformation and gross misrepresentations by various media outlets. How does a performing arts company presenting traditional Chinese culture today survive and flourish when facing such challenges? Performing Arts in the West In the post-COVID-19 pandemic arts landscape, traditional performing arts productions, such as ballet and classical music, are under increasing pressure to remain financially viable. Australia's largest performing arts companies, Opera Australia and the Australian Ballet, have each posted recent losses, despite receiving significant government grants. The Paris Opera Ballet, the world's oldest national ballet company, receives government subsidies to ensure financial stability. What Sets Shen Yun Apart? Shen Yun is a nonprofit organization established in New York in 2006. Its success is almost entirely funded by ticket sales and limited donations, not government grants or corporate sponsorships. Related Stories 5/11/2025 11/18/2024 It is audience appreciation and support that allows Shen Yun to grow and be successful. More and more people want to experience what Shen Yun presents. A full house at FirstOntario Concert Hall in Hamilton, Ontario, on Dec. 31, 2019. Evan Ning/The Epoch Times Shen Yun's mission is to revive traditional Chinese culture, which has been decimated by the impact of communism in China for more than 70 years, and share these inspirational stories with the world. The traditional values displayed on stage are not an act—performers aim to embody these principles each day. Most artists practice Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, a spiritual and meditation practice with teachings centered on truth, compassion, and forbearance. After being introduced to the Chinese public in 1992 by Mr. Li Hongzhi, Falun Gong's popularity grew exponentially, reaching at least 70 million by the decade's end, according to official estimates. Fearing that the popularity of Falun Gong would threaten its authoritarian rule, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) launched a brutal persecution campaign to eradicate the practice in July 1999. The persecution continues today, including the killing of practitioners to harvest their organs for the state-run organ transplant industry in military and civilian hospitals. Media, Negativity, and Truth Media outlets that intentionally publish sensational, one-sided articles attacking Shen Yun and Falun Gong ignore the harmful impact on millions of practitioners, including those suffering persecution in China. Psychological research has identified an inherent negativity bias in human beings. It relates to survival mechanisms developed thousands of years ago, where identifying danger or negative threats was essential and could be a matter of life or death. The impact of negativity bias on our decision-making is well understood in the media and politics today. Negative news draws greater attention and can be perceived as believable or truthful. Negative information can lead people to vote against a candidate. If people are not mindful, they can be swayed to accept what is good as something bad or to be avoided. Negative media reporting in the United States is part of Beijing's campaign, In contrast, the Paris Opera Ballet, which has rigorous professional standards similar to Shen Yun, and a modest pay rate (as of 2020) for a full-time entry-level dancer of 2,000 euros per month (around $2,280), does not attract such negative media attention. This distinction lies in its focus on European culture, which isn't seen as a threat by the CCP. CCP's Fear of Shen Yun The CCP knows it does not have the support of the will of the Chinese people. In transforming itself from a 'revolutionary' to a 'ruling' party, it has killed tens of millions in its drive to replace traditional Chinese culture with communist culture. A Chinese paramilitary policeman guards at Tiananmen Square under crimson clouds at sunset after several days of heavy air pollution on July 4, 2013 in Beijing, manic campaign to sabotage Shen Yun displays its deep-seated insecurity: Shen Yun presents an inspiring vision of what China was, and can be, without communism. This dissolves the CCP's illusory claim to represent Chinese civilization, and that 'China' and the party are inseparable. Communism and Secularism Some Western media seem to take their reporting cues from the propaganda used by the CCP to demonize and persecute Falun Gong. There is nothing 'Chinese' about the Communist Party. It has been an invasive form of foreign interference in China since 1921, and, like a pandemic, it has contaminated China and the world with its Marxist–Leninist ideology that declares religions are human creations, denies the possibility of life after death, and the existence of God or a Creator. Over the past 50 years, the importance of religious belief has declined in the West, accompanied by a rise in secular thought. While secularism provides for the reasonable separation of church and state, it can also include philosophical elements that reject religion and align with communist atheist ideology that interpret life solely through a focus on the material world. A focus on materialism and 'self' in the West has led to a sense of isolation from the totality of being human—body, mind, and spirit—and can lead to depression as life may appear random or even meaningless. Chinese traditional culture emphasizes the unity between Heaven and Man and the intrinsic value and spiritual essence of every human being. Shen Yun's Universal Appeal Archbishop Makarios Griniezakis, head of the Greek Orthodox Church of Australia, saw Shen Yun perform in Sydney in February this year and was moved to write to Shen Yun in appreciation. Archbishop Makarios Griniezakis of the Greek Orthodox Church of Australia watched Shen Yun in Sydney, Australia, on Feb. 26, 2025. NTD 'Through this rich and most captivating performance, you [Shen Yun] offer a beautiful and spiritual message to the wider society, which is of the utmost importance in our current days,' Archbishop Makarios wrote in the March 3 'This testimony of cultural and spiritual revival is not only paramount for the people of China, but it sends a pertinent message to the whole world. 'It is through the artistic exploration of faith, love, hope, and unity that the audience is able to contemplate such virtues of which the contemporary world seeks not only to deny but to systematically reject.' The message of hope and kindness that Shen Yun brings to the world is a universal blessing; its audiences truly appreciate it, regardless of their political or religious orientation. There is nothing the CCP can do to stop that momentum. Views expressed in this article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
‘Systemic issues' prevent women's participation in tech, telecom jobs: Industry executives
NEW DELHI: Societal and other hurdles have been a major hurdle to the participation of women in the telecom and technology sector workforces, but the trend has started reversing, particularly in the post-COVID-19 period, according to industry executives. They said that avenues have opened for women in the post-Coronavirus period, allowing them to address their home responsibilities while leading a corporate career, courtesy of work-from-home (WFH) and hybrid working arrangements. 'Youngsters graduating from college see women in leadership roles in technology roles, so that becomes not just motivation but also inspiration for them,' Satkeerthi M, chief technology officer (CTO) at Airtel Business, said during a panel discussion at the World Telecom Day 2025 virtual event organised by ETTelecom. She added that in the prior generations, women's representation in leadership roles was low, but that is now changing. 'Today, it gives the youngsters the ability to think they can also grow to that (leadership roles),' Satkeerthi said, adding that family, friends, and siblings have now also become supportive of women's growth. 'One aspect of COVID-19…is that it gave a good balance to a lot of people to try and look at work and home at the same time. This gave women the opportunity to be a lot more flexible,' she said. Aruna Pidikiti, executive vice president (technology) at Vodafone Idea (Vi), noted that three to four 'systemic issues', including the dominance of men in decision-making activities, opaque promotion policies, lack of accessibility to mentorship from the top management, and self-confidence-related issues, act as barriers for women who aspire to advance to senior roles in corporates. 'If organisations work systematically on three to four factors, such as educating everyone on the gender parity and creating structural programs as well, especially for the women leaders, and then having an inclusive mentorship or sponsorship, definitely there would be an opportunity,' Pidikiti said. Jeanette Whyte, head of public policy, GSMA APAC, said the telecom industry association has a 'Women for Tech' initiative which aims to empower and support women in the technology industry. 'This year, the topic is creating digital trust and empowering women with Inclusive AI. I think we have got this far, and supporting each other is immensely important,' she said. Citing Globe Telecom, which has 52% women in executive roles, Whyte said that Indian companies can consider setting internal workforce diversity goals and tracking progress regularly. 'I think that companies in India can look at this to try to encourage having measurable targets,' she added. The GSMA executive further suggested that recruiters can also utilise artificial intelligence (AI) to detect biases in hiring and promotion decisions, to ensure that the company's workforce progresses through the ranks equitably. 'In conclusion, there are systematic issues that need to be resolved, but the focus of our conversations was on how women can help themselves, (such as) by advocating for themselves. Some of the key takeaways are also that you shouldn't be shy away from learning. Let your ability outshine everything else, and be persistent. Have the conviction, confidence and be assertive,' said Sonica Bajaj, partner, KPMG in India , who moderated this panel discussion.
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Business
- The Advertiser
Fall in public spending drives weak economic growth
A shaky public spending handover has stalled Australia's post-COVID-19 recovery, with economic growth slowing to 0.2 per cent in the first three months of the year. Economists had expected gross domestic product to expand 0.4 per cent, following a 0.6 per cent rise in the December quarter, but weaker-than-expected household consumption, business investment and public spending curtailed the economy's progress. Annual economic growth held steady at 1.3 per cent, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported on Wednesday. It means the economy would need to grow by 0.7 per cent in the June quarter to meet the Reserve Bank's forecast of 1.8 per cent annual growth by the middle of this year. An outcome below that would increase the chance of further interest rate cuts. Economic growth was impacted negatively by inclement weather during the quarter, with mining, tourism and shipping particularly impacted, Australian Bureau of Statistics head of national accounts Katherine Keenan said. "'Economic growth was soft in the March quarter," she said. "Public spending recorded the largest detraction from growth since the September quarter 2017." Treasury estimates recently revealed Cyclone Alfred and flooding in Queensland and northern NSW cut $2.2 billion from the national economy. GDP per capita fell 0.2 per cent in the quarter, following a 0.1 per cent rise in the December 2024 quarter that ended a 21-month long per capita recession. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said any growth was a decent outcome, given all the uncertainty around the world. "Even with these challenges, we are seeing private demand and incomes continuing to recover," he said. "Today's numbers show the private sector stepping up as public demand steps back." But Westpac senior economist Pat Bustamante said Australia was suffering from a "shaky handover" from public to private. "Over the last two years, we have seen public demand, or public spending, grow strongly and drive economic activity. That can't continue forever," he told ABC News. "As that slows down, there was always going to be a risk that the private sector couldn't pick up the slack, leading to a bit of a subdued quarter of growth in the economy." Public spending fell two per cent while growth in household spending slowed from 0.7 to 0.4 per cent. "Growth was relatively slow across most household spending categories following stronger than usual spending during the December quarter's retail sales events," Ms Keenan said. Government supports such as energy rebates will continue to be rolled off during the year. Declining interest rates and increased disposable income from real wages growth should boost household spending, but economic uncertainty from Donald Trump's tariffs remains a headwind. While the figures won't show the worst effects of global uncertainty on consumer demand, given the US president's main tariff announcement wasn't until April 2, trade barriers will continue to weigh on economic growth. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has downgraded its forecast for Australia's GDP growth from 1.9 per cent to 1.8 per cent in 2025. But the outlook is rosier in 2026, with economic growth expected to accelerate to 2.2 per cent as interest rates continue to fall and disposable incomes recover. Rates markets implied about an 80 per cent chance for the RBA to cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its next meeting in July, with two more cuts expected by Christmas. A shaky public spending handover has stalled Australia's post-COVID-19 recovery, with economic growth slowing to 0.2 per cent in the first three months of the year. Economists had expected gross domestic product to expand 0.4 per cent, following a 0.6 per cent rise in the December quarter, but weaker-than-expected household consumption, business investment and public spending curtailed the economy's progress. Annual economic growth held steady at 1.3 per cent, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported on Wednesday. It means the economy would need to grow by 0.7 per cent in the June quarter to meet the Reserve Bank's forecast of 1.8 per cent annual growth by the middle of this year. An outcome below that would increase the chance of further interest rate cuts. Economic growth was impacted negatively by inclement weather during the quarter, with mining, tourism and shipping particularly impacted, Australian Bureau of Statistics head of national accounts Katherine Keenan said. "'Economic growth was soft in the March quarter," she said. "Public spending recorded the largest detraction from growth since the September quarter 2017." Treasury estimates recently revealed Cyclone Alfred and flooding in Queensland and northern NSW cut $2.2 billion from the national economy. GDP per capita fell 0.2 per cent in the quarter, following a 0.1 per cent rise in the December 2024 quarter that ended a 21-month long per capita recession. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said any growth was a decent outcome, given all the uncertainty around the world. "Even with these challenges, we are seeing private demand and incomes continuing to recover," he said. "Today's numbers show the private sector stepping up as public demand steps back." But Westpac senior economist Pat Bustamante said Australia was suffering from a "shaky handover" from public to private. "Over the last two years, we have seen public demand, or public spending, grow strongly and drive economic activity. That can't continue forever," he told ABC News. "As that slows down, there was always going to be a risk that the private sector couldn't pick up the slack, leading to a bit of a subdued quarter of growth in the economy." Public spending fell two per cent while growth in household spending slowed from 0.7 to 0.4 per cent. "Growth was relatively slow across most household spending categories following stronger than usual spending during the December quarter's retail sales events," Ms Keenan said. Government supports such as energy rebates will continue to be rolled off during the year. Declining interest rates and increased disposable income from real wages growth should boost household spending, but economic uncertainty from Donald Trump's tariffs remains a headwind. While the figures won't show the worst effects of global uncertainty on consumer demand, given the US president's main tariff announcement wasn't until April 2, trade barriers will continue to weigh on economic growth. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has downgraded its forecast for Australia's GDP growth from 1.9 per cent to 1.8 per cent in 2025. But the outlook is rosier in 2026, with economic growth expected to accelerate to 2.2 per cent as interest rates continue to fall and disposable incomes recover. Rates markets implied about an 80 per cent chance for the RBA to cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its next meeting in July, with two more cuts expected by Christmas. A shaky public spending handover has stalled Australia's post-COVID-19 recovery, with economic growth slowing to 0.2 per cent in the first three months of the year. Economists had expected gross domestic product to expand 0.4 per cent, following a 0.6 per cent rise in the December quarter, but weaker-than-expected household consumption, business investment and public spending curtailed the economy's progress. Annual economic growth held steady at 1.3 per cent, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported on Wednesday. It means the economy would need to grow by 0.7 per cent in the June quarter to meet the Reserve Bank's forecast of 1.8 per cent annual growth by the middle of this year. An outcome below that would increase the chance of further interest rate cuts. Economic growth was impacted negatively by inclement weather during the quarter, with mining, tourism and shipping particularly impacted, Australian Bureau of Statistics head of national accounts Katherine Keenan said. "'Economic growth was soft in the March quarter," she said. "Public spending recorded the largest detraction from growth since the September quarter 2017." Treasury estimates recently revealed Cyclone Alfred and flooding in Queensland and northern NSW cut $2.2 billion from the national economy. GDP per capita fell 0.2 per cent in the quarter, following a 0.1 per cent rise in the December 2024 quarter that ended a 21-month long per capita recession. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said any growth was a decent outcome, given all the uncertainty around the world. "Even with these challenges, we are seeing private demand and incomes continuing to recover," he said. "Today's numbers show the private sector stepping up as public demand steps back." But Westpac senior economist Pat Bustamante said Australia was suffering from a "shaky handover" from public to private. "Over the last two years, we have seen public demand, or public spending, grow strongly and drive economic activity. That can't continue forever," he told ABC News. "As that slows down, there was always going to be a risk that the private sector couldn't pick up the slack, leading to a bit of a subdued quarter of growth in the economy." Public spending fell two per cent while growth in household spending slowed from 0.7 to 0.4 per cent. "Growth was relatively slow across most household spending categories following stronger than usual spending during the December quarter's retail sales events," Ms Keenan said. Government supports such as energy rebates will continue to be rolled off during the year. Declining interest rates and increased disposable income from real wages growth should boost household spending, but economic uncertainty from Donald Trump's tariffs remains a headwind. While the figures won't show the worst effects of global uncertainty on consumer demand, given the US president's main tariff announcement wasn't until April 2, trade barriers will continue to weigh on economic growth. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has downgraded its forecast for Australia's GDP growth from 1.9 per cent to 1.8 per cent in 2025. But the outlook is rosier in 2026, with economic growth expected to accelerate to 2.2 per cent as interest rates continue to fall and disposable incomes recover. Rates markets implied about an 80 per cent chance for the RBA to cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its next meeting in July, with two more cuts expected by Christmas. A shaky public spending handover has stalled Australia's post-COVID-19 recovery, with economic growth slowing to 0.2 per cent in the first three months of the year. Economists had expected gross domestic product to expand 0.4 per cent, following a 0.6 per cent rise in the December quarter, but weaker-than-expected household consumption, business investment and public spending curtailed the economy's progress. Annual economic growth held steady at 1.3 per cent, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported on Wednesday. It means the economy would need to grow by 0.7 per cent in the June quarter to meet the Reserve Bank's forecast of 1.8 per cent annual growth by the middle of this year. An outcome below that would increase the chance of further interest rate cuts. Economic growth was impacted negatively by inclement weather during the quarter, with mining, tourism and shipping particularly impacted, Australian Bureau of Statistics head of national accounts Katherine Keenan said. "'Economic growth was soft in the March quarter," she said. "Public spending recorded the largest detraction from growth since the September quarter 2017." Treasury estimates recently revealed Cyclone Alfred and flooding in Queensland and northern NSW cut $2.2 billion from the national economy. GDP per capita fell 0.2 per cent in the quarter, following a 0.1 per cent rise in the December 2024 quarter that ended a 21-month long per capita recession. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said any growth was a decent outcome, given all the uncertainty around the world. "Even with these challenges, we are seeing private demand and incomes continuing to recover," he said. "Today's numbers show the private sector stepping up as public demand steps back." But Westpac senior economist Pat Bustamante said Australia was suffering from a "shaky handover" from public to private. "Over the last two years, we have seen public demand, or public spending, grow strongly and drive economic activity. That can't continue forever," he told ABC News. "As that slows down, there was always going to be a risk that the private sector couldn't pick up the slack, leading to a bit of a subdued quarter of growth in the economy." Public spending fell two per cent while growth in household spending slowed from 0.7 to 0.4 per cent. "Growth was relatively slow across most household spending categories following stronger than usual spending during the December quarter's retail sales events," Ms Keenan said. Government supports such as energy rebates will continue to be rolled off during the year. Declining interest rates and increased disposable income from real wages growth should boost household spending, but economic uncertainty from Donald Trump's tariffs remains a headwind. While the figures won't show the worst effects of global uncertainty on consumer demand, given the US president's main tariff announcement wasn't until April 2, trade barriers will continue to weigh on economic growth. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development has downgraded its forecast for Australia's GDP growth from 1.9 per cent to 1.8 per cent in 2025. But the outlook is rosier in 2026, with economic growth expected to accelerate to 2.2 per cent as interest rates continue to fall and disposable incomes recover. Rates markets implied about an 80 per cent chance for the RBA to cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its next meeting in July, with two more cuts expected by Christmas.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Chemists' association demands high-level enforcement task force to act against counterfeit drug networks
Drawing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's attention to the escalating crisis of counterfeit medicines in Karnataka, the Bangalore District Chemists and Druggists Association (BDCDA) has demanded that a high-level enforcement task force be set up to conduct Statewide operations against spurious drug networks. In a letter to the Chief Minister, the chemists' body has said there is an urgent need for a dedicated team led by senior IPS officers and enforcement officials from the Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration to conduct Statewide operations against counterfeit drug networks. Global reputation Lauding the government for its decision to recall not-of-standard quality (NSQ) drugs from end points, BDCDA president B. Thirunavukkarasu said the menace of counterfeit drugs not only endangers the lives of our citizens but also tarnishes India's global reputation in the pharmaceutical trade and inflicts significant economic damage. 'Recent reports indicate a 50% surge in counterfeit medicines post-COVID-19 pandemic, attributed to factors such as consumer preference for discounted drugs, inadequate government vigilance, and lenient prohibitive laws,' he said. 'The recall of NSQ drugs addresses only a fraction of the problem. The root issue lies in the unchecked manufacturing and distribution of counterfeit medicines. Notably, Karnataka has flagged 26 medicines as misbranded or spurious, consumed for common problems such as acidity, pain relief, and for cholesterol control. However, the absence of widespread seizures in the State does not imply the non-existence of counterfeit drugs. It highlights potential gaps in detection and enforcement,' Mr. Thirunavukkarasu said. Pointing out that Karnataka's Health Minister has acknowledged the acute shortage of drug inspectors in the State, with only eight out of 112 sanctioned posts filled, he said, 'This shortfall hampers effective surveillance and enforcement against counterfeit drug operations. To address this, we propose the formation of a high-level task force led by IPS officers, in collaboration with enforcement officers from the Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration. Such a team will be instrumental in conducting Statewide search and seizure operations, ensuring stringent punishment of culprits involved in the counterfeit drug trade.' Breach of QR code security The letter, also addressed to the Health and Home Ministers apart from the Chief Secretary and the Principal Secretary (Health), pointed out that the integrity of QR codes, introduced as an anti-counterfeiting measure, has been compromised. Reports indicate that counterfeiters have successfully replicated functional QR codes on fake medicine packages, rendering the current authentication system ineffective. This breach poses a significant threat to consumer safety and undermines trust in pharmaceutical products, the letter stated. 'Our observations suggest a disturbing trend of unauthorised supplies infiltrating Karnataka through semi-wholesalers, procuring agents, and sub-stockists. These entities are instrumental in supplying counterfeit medicines to unregulated e-commerce and quick commerce platforms, exacerbating the spread of fake drugs.' The chemists' body has also demanded that the online sale of medicines be temporarily suspended until a robust and enforceable regulatory mechanism is established.
