Sixty-six body bags are being laid out on the lawn of Parliament House – one for every Australian who dies every day from tobacco use. The body bags emerged ahead of the first Senate inquiry hearing on Australia’s illicit tobacco crisis on Monday. Health advocates called for the protests to end because words alone were no longer cutting it. They really needed MPs to see what 66 dead people looked like, lying in black bags on the grass in front of the building where the nation makes its decisions.So why now? Because the Senate is hearing from Australian Border Force officers, medical experts and the Cancer Council about how to tackle the flood of illicit tobacco into Australia. Tobacco lobbyists want the government to reduce cigarette excise duty to harass illicit traders. Basically, they’re saying: If we make smoking cheaper, people won’t buy the crappy stuff. It’s an argument that sounds clever for about five seconds, then falls apart.Laura Hunter, chief executive of the Australian Council on Smoking and Health, called the proposal a “self-serving red herring”. She said: “If you’re comfortable with making all cigarettes cheaper, you’re also comfortable with more people dying from smoking.” ‘You can’t tackle a public health crisis by making Australia’s deadliest product cheaper and more accessible, by engaging in a race to the bottom with criminals.‘When cigarettes are cheaper, more people adopt them, more people are already addicted to smoking and fewer people quit.’According to the DailyMail, quoting Hunter, there are more than 40,000 outlets selling tobacco in Australia, far more than supermarkets, petrol stations and pharmacies. Smoking causes at least 16 types of cancer, including lung, mouth, liver, bladder, bowel and kidney cancer. This is not an evil that affects only the smoker. The health system pays for it. Families suffer. That’s what those 66 bags on the Parliament lawn represent—not some abstract number, but real data.
Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants are in all sorts of trouble and will not have much margin for error when they face each other in their IPL 2026 match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday, May 4. Both teams are in the bottom two places of the table and need something more than special to turn their campaign around.
For MI, there’s no place to hide, Because another defeat would more or less end their campaign. No team in the history of IPL Have qualified for the playoffs with 12 points and that is why the upcoming game is so important. On the other hand, the super giants are also not in a comfortable position, And with a net run rate of -1.106, he faces a tough task too.
When the Super Giants started their campaign with two wins from their first three matches, they were looking in pretty good shape. But as the tournament progressed, they went from bad to worse. After losing their last five matches, LSG are looking for inspiration to turn their fortunes around. Mohsin Khan burst onto the scene with a five-wicket haul against Kolkata Knight Riders, but Rinku Singh’s heroics ensured KKR got their last win in Lucknow.
Rishabh Pant’s struggles with the bat have not helped the Super Giants to any extent. Given how challenging the conditions at Wankhede can be for the bowlers, Mohammed Shami’s role will be crucial against MI and this is where his experience could prove crucial. With MI not in the best of form, LSG may see this as an opportunity to get back to winning ways.
It has been a long time since Rohit Sharma last played, He was ruled out at the start of the tournament with a hamstring injury. In his absence, there have been several changes in MI’s top order. With the team just one poor game away from elimination, MI are desperate for Rohit to return to the top of the order and make the kind of impact he has often produced in the past.
If Rohit makes a comeback, Will Jack will definitely be the player to return. Big scores are important at Wankhede and Rohit’s return will give a huge boost to his batting.
MI have struggled with the bat, with Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya not performing consistently so far. They also faltered in the death overs against CSK and overall the team was far from its best, which makes Rohit’s comeback all the more important.
The fact that they have used 23 players so far in the tournament shows how volatile Mumbai have been in IPL 2026.
IPL 2026 has been no less than a nightmare for Jasprit Bumrah. He has neither taken wickets regularly nor managed to curb the scoring. With an economy rate of 8.60 and just three wickets at an average of 94.66 in nine matches, this is a far cry from what you would expect from a bowler of that calibre. At the Wankhede this season, Bumrah has struggled even more, taking just one wicket in five matches at an economy rate of 9.80.
However, he showed signs of returning to form against CSK, where he dismissed Sanju Samson and finished with figures of 3-0-20-1. But everyone knows what Bumrah is capable of at his best. If MI need to rediscover that form, it needs to happen now, otherwise their wait for a sixth IPL title could get even longer.
The Wankhede Stadium pitch has been excellent for the batsmen, with the average score in five matches so far being 217. On the second day, SRH chased 244 against MI, underlining how difficult the conditions are for bowlers in Mumbai. Teams batting first will need at least 230 runs to put up a fight. Therefore, chasing should be the preferred option.
There is no chance of rain and we can expect the entire match in Mumbai on Monday. The sky will be clear and the temperature will be around 31 degrees Celsius. However, conditions will be humid, making it important for players to stay well hydrated.
Mumbai Indians have a poor record against Lucknow Supergiants and have won only two out of eight matches. At the Wankhede, MI have lost two of the three matches they have played against the Super Giants. However, in their last match, Mumbai had defeated Lucknow by 54 runs.
MI Predicted XI: Will Jacques, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dheer, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya (c), Robin Minnes, Trent Boult, Krish Bhagat, Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar.
Effect Sub: Raghu Sharma
LSG Probable XI: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (captain) (wicketkeeper), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Mukul Chaudhary, George Linde, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Mohsin Khan.
Effect Sub: Himmat Singh
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Britain’s maritime surveillance agency said a bulk carrier sailing near Iran’s coast in the Strait of Hormuz was attacked by several small vessels. In a brief statement on Sunday, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said all crew members aboard the unidentified vessel were “reported safe” after the incident, which occurred 11 nautical miles (20 km) west of Sirik, Iran.The agency also confirmed “no environmental impacts were reported.” The location of the incident, Sirik, is located on the Iranian side of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway that is at the center of the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran.
Since the war began on February 28, the Strait of Hormuz has been a flash point as Iran has tightened its grip on the region, disrupting the movement of oil, gas and fertilizer shipments through the passage and sending global prices soaring. According to Al Jazeera, the United States began a retaliatory blockade of Iranian ports on April 13, shortly after a fragile ceasefire was implemented.US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday that 49 ships attempting to enter or leave Iranian ports have now been redirected under the blockade. “To date, 49 commercial vessels have been redirected to comply with the blockade. The U.S. military remains fully committed to enforcement,” CENTCOM said in a social media post.In a separate development, US President Donald Trump announced that the United States will start guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz from Monday. US Central Command said the operation would involve guided-missile destroyers, more than 100 aircraft and 15,000 service members, although a US official clarified that the initiative is not an escort mission.This announcement drew a sharp reaction from Tehran. Ibrahim Azizi, a senior Iranian official and head of the parliament’s national security commission, warned that any US intervention would violate the ceasefire. “Any US interference in the new maritime regime of the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a violation of the ceasefire,” he said in a posting on Twitter.He added, “Trump’s delusional posts will not manage the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf!”His comments highlight growing tensions over the US role in maritime movement through the chokepoint, where thousands of sailors are already stranded on ships due to prolonged disruptions.Meanwhile, on the diplomatic front, Donald Trump said US representatives are having “very positive discussions” with Iran as the two sides continue to exchange peace overtures. Iran’s Foreign Ministry said it was currently reviewing the US response to Tehran’s latest proposal.
New Delhi: In a major policy shift, the Center will now screen all children from birth to 18 years for diabetes and provide free, lifelong treatment through the public health system, and expand its flagship Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) to address the growing burden of the disease in younger age groups.The guidance document, released by the Union Health Ministry at the National Public Health Summit, lays down a structured national framework for the screening, diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of childhood diabetes. It integrates community- and school-based screening with district-level care, aiming to ensure early detection and continuity of treatment.The rollout is part of the centre’s revamp of RBSK 2.0, which adopts a lifecycle approach from birth to 18 years and expands its “4D” framework to include mental health and behavioral conditions as well as non-communicable diseases such as diabetes. The guidelines also flag increased lifestyle risks – including poor diet, low physical activity and increased screen exposure – and introduce digital tracking and structured follow-up systems to strengthen continuity of care.Under the protocol, mobile health teams will screen children in schools and Anganwadi centers for symptoms such as frequent urination, excessive thirst, fatigue and weight loss – the “4T” warning signs. Suspected cases will undergo immediate blood glucose testing and will be referred to district NCD clinics for confirmation and treatment.This step has been taken amid increasing concern regarding diabetes in the young population. While type 1 diabetes is the most common type in children and requires lifelong insulin, the document notes an increase in type 2 diabetes in teens, largely due to increasing obesity and sedentary habits.Experts say prevention will be important. Dr Jugal Kishore, professor and former head of community medicine, director of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, said, “Obesity among children is increasing rapidly and with it we are seeing more diabetes. Lifestyle changes need to start early, especially at the school level, as habits formed over the years shape long-term health. It will be important to strengthen school-based health programs and ensure consistent implementation.”District hospitals are positioned as the backbone of care, offering a comprehensive free package that includes diagnostic services, lifelong insulin therapy, glucometers, test strips and regular follow-up. The program also includes counseling and training for families on insulin use, monitoring and emergency care.This framework combines early detection with advanced care and standardized treatment to prevent complications. Officials said timely diagnosis leads to normal development and better outcomes. The initiative aims to reduce mortality, reduce financial burden and ensure uninterrupted care, now the focus is on implementation.
यूपी के कौशांबी जिले में छात्र संगठन अखिल भारतीय विद्यार्थी परिषद ने शिक्षा और सामाजिक समस्याओं को लेकर जोरदार प्रदर्शन किया. डायट मैदान में प्रदर्शन के बाद कार्यकर्ताओं ने जिलाधिकारी को ज्ञापन सौंपकर कई महत्वपूर्ण मुद्दों पर उनका ध्यान आकृष्ट कराया. इस दौरान छात्रों की समस्याओं को गंभीरता से लिया गया और त्वरित कार्रवाई की मांग की गयी. कर्मियों ने साफ कहा कि अगर जल्द ही समस्याओं का समाधान नहीं हुआ तो वे आंदोलन करने को बाध्य होंगे. इस पूरे घटनाक्रम से जिले में शिक्षा व्यवस्था को लेकर एक बार फिर चर्चा तेज हो गयी है.
प्रदर्शन के बाद डीएम को ज्ञापन सौंपा
अखिल भारतीय विद्यार्थी परिषद के जिला संयोजक शिवांशु शुक्ला के नेतृत्व में कार्यकर्ता जिलाधिकारी कार्यालय पहुंचे. यहां उन्होंने प्रशासन के सामने अपनी मांगें रखीं. प्रदर्शन के दौरान कार्यकर्ताओं ने शिक्षा व्यवस्था से जुड़ी समस्याओं पर विशेष जोर दिया और कहा कि इन मुद्दों पर तत्काल ध्यान दिया जाना चाहिए.
शराब की दुकानों को लेकर जताई आपत्ति
कार्यकर्ताओं ने कॉलेज व स्कूलों के पास चल रही शराब की दुकानों पर कड़ी आपत्ति जतायी. उन्होंने कहा कि इससे छात्रों पर नकारात्मक प्रभाव पड़ता है और पढ़ाई का माहौल खराब होता है. उन्होंने मांग की कि ऐसी दुकानों को तुरंत हटाया जाए, ताकि शिक्षा का माहौल सुरक्षित और सकारात्मक बना रहे.
शिक्षा के व्यवसायीकरण पर उठाए सवाल
ज्ञापन में निजी स्कूलों पर शिक्षा का व्यवसायीकरण करने का भी आरोप लगाया गया। कार्यकर्ताओं ने कहा कि कई स्कूल छात्रों और अभिभावकों पर निर्धारित दुकानों से ही किताबें और ड्रेस खरीदने का दबाव बनाते हैं। उन्होंने इसे गलत बताते हुए इस पूरे मामले की निष्पक्ष जांच की मांग की. यह भी कहा गया कि प्रवेश शुल्क में मनमानी पर रोक लगाई जाए और इसके लिए स्पष्ट नियम बनाए जाएं।
महापुरुषों की प्रतिमाएं लगवाने की मांग
कार्यकर्ताओं ने यह भी मांग की कि जिले में महापुरुषों की प्रतिमाएं लगाई जाएं, ताकि युवाओं को प्रेरणा मिल सके. उनका मानना है कि इससे समाज में सकारात्मक सोच को बढ़ावा मिलेगा और युवा सही दिशा में आगे बढ़ेंगे.
आंदोलन की चेतावनी
अंत में कर्मचारियों ने चेतावनी दी कि यदि जल्द ही उनकी मांगों पर कार्रवाई नहीं की गई तो वे बड़ा आंदोलन करने को मजबूर होंगे। उन्होंने प्रशासन से छात्र हित में सख्त कदम उठाने की अपील की.
(रिपोर्ट: राम किशन, कौशांबी)
katy perry Gave fans a glimpse into her personal life as she shared a new set of photos featuring her boyfriend justin trudeau And model Miranda Kerr on social media.The singer posted a 17-slide carousel to Instagram on Saturday, showing moments from her busy time in April. The posts included photos of her with Trudeau, clips from their travels and some lighter moments from their daily lives.In one photo, Perry and Trudeau are seen looking at the ocean from behind. Another selfie shows Perry smiling as she rests her head on his shoulder. One of the more amusing images featured a custom pickle jar with their photo and a label that read, “Katy and Justin’s Pop + Policy Pickles.”The post also included a photo with Miranda Kerr, along with other slides such as a papier-mâché butterfly, a video of Perry on a plane, and a kids’ karate class on the beach.The singer captioned the post, “April rains bring May flowers.”
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According to People magazine, Perry and Trudeau first made headlines as a couple when they were spotted together in Montreal in July. They later made their relationship official on Instagram in December.Since then, the two have been maintaining a long distance relationship while balancing their busy lives. Previously, a source told People that both Perry and Trudeau are focused on maintaining stability for their children and frequently travel to spend time together.The source also said that they understood from the beginning that their schedule would make things challenging, but they were willing to make it work.Perry is mother to daughter Daisy Dove, whom she shares with Orlando Bloom. Trudeau has three children: Xavier, Hadrian and Ella-Grace with his estranged wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau.
Iranian state media reported that Washington had expressed its response to Iran’s proposal through Pakistan and that Tehran is now reviewing it. There was no immediate confirmation of the US response from Washington or Islamabad.
State media quoted Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghai as saying, “At this stage, we do not have nuclear talks,” an apparent reference to Iran’s proposal to postpone talks on nuclear issues until the war ends. Officials say Iran’s 14-point proposal calls for the US to lift sanctions, end its naval blockade of Iranian ports, withdraw troops from the region and cease all hostilities, including Israel’s operations in Lebanon.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump had said he was reviewing the proposal but doubted it would lead to a deal, saying on social media, “They (Iran) have not paid enough for what they have done to humanity and the world over the last 47 years, since the Islamic Revolution.” Meanwhile, a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz was attacked by several small ships.
Iran’s latest proposal to the US calls for resolving issues between the countries within 30 days and is aimed at ending the war rather than prolonging the ceasefire, according to Iranian state media. President Donald Trump said Saturday he was reviewing the proposal but expressed doubt it would lead to a deal, saying on social media that “they haven’t paid a big enough price yet for what they’ve done for humanity and the world over the last 47 years”.On Sunday, Iran said it had received a US response to its proposal for peace talks. Iranian state media reported that Washington had expressed its response to Iran’s 14-point proposal through Pakistan, and Tehran is now reviewing it. There was no immediate confirmation of the US response from Washington or Islamabad.“At this stage, we do not have nuclear talks,” state media quoted Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghai as saying, an apparent reference to Iran’s proposal to suspend talks on nuclear issues until the war ends and the parties agree to lift anti-Gulf shipping blockades.On Saturday, Trump said he still had to review the exact wording of the Iran peace proposal, but that it was likely he would reject it.The US and Israel suspended their bombing campaign against Iran four weeks ago, and US and Iranian officials held a round of talks. But efforts to organize further meetings have so far failed.Iran submitted its latest proposal on Thursday, and a senior Iranian official confirmed on Saturday that Tehran envisions ending the war first and resolving the shipping standoff, while leaving negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program for later.Although Trump initially said on Friday that he was not satisfied with the proposal, on Saturday he said he was still considering it. “They told me the concept of the deal. They’re going to tell me the exact terms now,” he told reporters. Asked if he might resume attacks on Iran, the US president responded: “I don’t want to say that. I mean, I can’t tell that to a reporter. If they misbehave, if they do something bad, right now we’ll see. But there is a possibility that it could happen.”The proposal to delay talks on nuclear issues until a later stage would seem to run counter to Washington’s repeated demands that Iran accept tougher restrictions on its nuclear program before the war ends.Washington wants Tehran to give up its stockpile of more than 400 kilograms of highly enriched uranium, which the US says could be used to make bombs. Iran says its nuclear program is peaceful, though it is willing to discuss some restrictions in exchange for lifting sanctions, as it agreed to in the 2015 deal that Trump abandoned.Iranian media said the 14-point proposal includes withdrawing US forces from surrounding areas, lifting the blockade, freeing frozen assets, providing compensation, lifting sanctions, ending the war on all fronts including Lebanon and creating a new control mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz.
काशीपुर में एक महिला ने अपने प्रेमी के साथ मिलकर अपने पति को शराब में जहर देकर मार डाला. हत्या करने के बाद शव को एनएच-74 बाइपास पुल से नहर में फेंक दिया गया। मृतक की मां ने अपनी बहू पर बेटे के अपहरण का आरोप लगाते हुए किसी अनहोनी की आशंका जताते हुए आईटीआई थाने में शिकायत दर्ज कराई है। इस पर पुलिस ने आरोपी महिला और उसके प्रेमी को गिरफ्तार कर लिया और एसडीआरएफ की मदद से शव को गढ़ी हुसैन नहर से बरामद कर लिया.
रविवार को घटना का खुलासा करते हुए एसएसपी अजय गणपति ने बताया कि चंद्रावती पत्नी रामप्रसाद निवासी ग्राम खानपुर उत्तरी मझरा रज्जावाला थाना स्वार जिला रामपुर यूपी ने एक मई को आईटीआई थाने में तहरीर दी थी। इसमें कहा गया था कि उनका बेटा कुलवंत सिंह 25 अप्रैल को अपने घर यह कहकर गया था कि वह अपनी पत्नी गुड्डी के पास ग्राम धीमरखेड़ा पार मंझरा काशीपुर जा रहा है। तभी से बेटा लापता है।
उन्होंने अपनी बहू गुड्डी से बेटे के बारे में पूछा तो उस ने बताया कि वह शाम को घर जाने की बात कह कर निकला था. इस दौरान कुछ लोगों से जानकारी जुटाने पर पता चला कि उसी दिन शाम को पति-पत्नी के बीच झगड़ा हुआ था. गुड्डी ने कुछ लोगों को बुला लिया जो उसके बेटे को जबरदस्ती कार में उठाकर कहीं ले गए।
मां ने बेटे के साथ किसी अनहोनी की आशंका जताई थी। फिर शिकायत के आधार पर आईटीआई पुलिस ने बहू के खिलाफ एफआईआर दर्ज की और जांच पुलिस चौकी प्रभारी जसविंदर सिंह को सौंपी गई।
जांच में महिला का आचरण संदिग्ध पाया गया
एसएसपी ने बताया कि जांच अधिकारी एसआई जसविंदर सिंह की जांच में पता चला कि कुलवंत सिंह की पत्नी गुड्डी का आचरण संदिग्ध था। यह भी जानकारी मिली कि कुलवंत सिंह की पत्नी गुड्डी का संतोषी माता मंदिर के सामने मसवासी स्वार, जिला रामपुर निवासी कपिल मौर्य उर्फ राहुल मौर्य से प्रेम प्रसंग चल रहा है. इसके बाद मोबाइल नंबरों को सर्विलांस पर लगाया गया तो पता चला कि 25 अप्रैल को गुड्डी और कपिल मौर्य घटना स्थल ग्राम धीमरखेड़ा के पार मंझरा में थे। फिर पुलिस ने गुड्डी को हिरासत में ले लिया और उस से सख्ती से पूछताछ करने लगी, जिस पर उस ने अपना जुर्म कबूल कर लिया. उसने बताया कि उसका पति कुलवंत सिंह शराब पीने का आदी था और उसे परेशान करता था। उसकी हरकतों से तंग आकर उसने अपने प्रेमी कपिल मौर्य के साथ मिलकर अपने पति की हत्या की साजिश रची.
महिला ने अपने प्रेमी से जहर और शराब मांगी थी.
आरोपी महिला ने बताया कि 25 अप्रैल को उसने अपने प्रेमी से सल्फास, शराब, बीयर और गिलास मंगवाए थे. इसके बाद उसके प्रेमी ने शराब में सल्फास मिलाकर उसके पति को पिला दिया, जिससे उसकी मौत हो गयी. इसके बाद कुलवंत के शव को कार में ले जाकर तुमड़िया बांध से निकलने वाली बड़ी नहर में एनएच 74 बाइपास पुल से बहते पानी में फेंक दिया। पुलिस ने आरोपी की निशानदेही पर एसडीआरएफ के साथ शव की तलाश शुरू की.
एसएसपी अजय गणपति ने बताया कि कुलवंत का शव जसपुर क्षेत्र के गढ़ी हुसैन नहर से बरामद कर लिया गया है और उसे पोस्टमार्टम के लिए भेजा जा रहा है. पुलिस टीम में आईटीआई कोतवाली प्रभारी रवि सैनी, एसओजी प्रभारी सुनील सुतेड़ी, एसएसआई अरविंद बहुगुणा, एसआई जसविंदर सिंह, एएसआई दीपक चौहान आदि शामिल रहे।
New Delhi: As counting began for the high-stakes elections in 823 constituencies across four states and one Union Territory, early postal ballot trends showed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance Leading in West Bengal while wildcard entrant Vijay’s Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) was leading in Tamil Nadu.Meanwhile, trends show the BJP leading on 25 seats in Assam, while the Indian National Congress-led alliance is leading on seven seats.There is a tough fight between the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala and both are leading by more than 50-50.In Tamil Nadu, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) was ahead of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led alliance, while the contest remained tough in West Bengal. Bharatiya Janata Party and this All India Trinamool Congress.These figures are based on preliminary mail ballot trends.As soon as the counting started, information about patrolling by armored vehicles was received in Malda, West Bengal. Strong rooms were opened in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry before the counting process.A verbal clash broke out between polling agents at a counting center in West Bengal, with TMC alleging that its agents were not allowed to take files and pens inside, while BJP agents were allowed to do so. A TMC polling agent said the rules should be applied uniformly.However, the BJP accused the TMC agents of not carrying identity cards required for entry and alleged that they were creating unnecessary disruption.In Tamil Nadu, heavy three-tier security was deployed since Monday morning for the counting process. Security personnel were deployed at the entry points, barricades were installed at various places and vehicles were being checked.Loyola College was one of the major counting centers where EVMs were placed for the votes cast by around 4.8 crore voters. Queen Mary College and Anna University were also designated as counting centres.
