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Nine people in Singapore have been hospitalized after consuming unregistered Armodafinil tablets from India, resulting in severe skin conditions. The drug, manufactured by HAB Pharmaceuticals in Dehradun's Selaqui area, was procured from street peddlers. The Health Sciences Authority has cautioned against its use, highlighting cases of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and other serious complications.

India's tablet market grew by 42.8% year-over-year in 2024, driven by an increasing demand for both detachable and slate tablets. Samsung led with a 42.6% market share, followed by Acer Group with 18.7%. The consumer segment saw a 19.2% rise, aided by strong promotions, while the commercial segment grew 69.7% due to government-backed education projects.

Three family members in Surat died after consuming pesticide due to acute financial crisis and pressure to repay Rs one lakh taken as a token amount for their apartment sale. Their suicide note cited harassment by three people as the reason, and an FIR was filed against the accused.

Playback singer Kalpana Raghavendar was found unconscious in her Hyderabad home, leading to hospitalization. She clarified that the incident was an accidental overdose of insomnia medication due to stress from a disagreement with her daughter over education. Kalpana attempted to sleep by consuming multiple tablets but lost consciousness instead. Her husband, unable to reach her, sought help, leading to her rescue. Kalpana's daughter dismissed suicide rumors, assuring the family's well-being. Kalpana, with a career spanning over 1,500 songs, is expected to recover shortly.

Security forces in Tripura conducted two separate operations, resulting in the seizure of drugs worth Rs 24 crore. Assam Rifles and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence found 90,000 Yaba tablets in Khowai district, while Assam Rifles and Customs officials seized 1,50,000 Yaba tablets in Dhalai district.

Bill Gates has made several tech predictions throughout his career, some of which have missed the mark. Notable miscalculations include the internet's commercial potential, the rise of voice search, the fate of printed directories, tablet popularity, the elimination of spam, the obsolescence of passwords, and the disappearance of the computer mouse.

Indian drug companies are set to revolutionize diabetes treatment with affordable generic versions of Empagliflozin, following the expiry of its patent. Estimated to significantly cut costs and improve access for over 10 crore diabetics, Mankind Pharma and others will offer the drug at a fraction of its original cost, easing financial burdens and enhancing heart and kidney health.

Apple is poised to unveil significant software redesigns with iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16 later this year. These updates will introduce revamped icons, menus, applications, and system buttons, creating a more unified experience across devices while maintaining separate operating systems. The changes will be revealed at WWDC in June 2025.