Dr. Leonard "Lenny" Hochstein, a Miami plastic surgeon and ex-husband of Real Housewives of Miami star Lisa Hochstein, is facing four medical malpractice lawsuits alleging lasting pain, scarring, and deformities from breast augmentations and lifts, which he denies.
Indian-origin gynecologist Sanjeev Kumar sentenced to 20 years for adulterating medical devices and health fraud in Tennessee. He used the same hysteroscope on multiple women and billed over $41 million for procedures on Medicare/Medicaid patients.
Democrats face a critical November election with two key jobs: winning the House and Senate. However, the party is in danger of failing due to "political malpractice," exemplified by the Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's withdrawal amid sexual assault allegations, highlighting internal divisions and a flawed candidate selection process.
Sarah Blackman is suing Kaiser Permanente for $13 million after allegedly being injected with rubbing alcohol instead of anesthetic for ingrown toenail removal. She claims severe pain, tissue damage, and impaired mobility, with hospital staff reportedly revealing the error later.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly waited at Delhi airport on Sunday to avoid causing traffic disruptions for students commuting to their NEET-UG re-exam centers. He delayed his departure to ensure smooth passage for the over 95,000 candidates.
Over 79,000 students in Gujarat, including 10,400 in Ahmedabad, will take the NEET re-exam on Sunday after the May 3 test was cancelled due to a paper leak. Authorities have implemented extensive, multi-layered security measures, including GPS-enabled vehicle transport for question papers, CCTV surveillance, and digital/physical frisking of candidates, to prevent malpractice.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched a dedicated portal for candidates and the public to report suspicious activities, fake paper leak claims, and impersonation attempts for the Re-NEET UG 2026 exam, scheduled for June 21. The move aims to ensure the integrity of the re-examination following a previous leak controversy.
China's market regulator summoned major e-commerce platforms like Alibaba, JD.com, and Pinduoduo over marketing malpractices, including misleading ads and inadequate rule disclosures, as the "618" shopping festival approaches. This is part of an effort to curb "involution-style" competition.
Hong Kong's Hospital Authority reported a medical intern to the police for unauthorized access to patient data. The intern allegedly used another person's account at Caritas Medical Centre to browse patient records from Tuen Mun Hospital. The authority has suspended the intern and a resident doctor, and is investigating further misconduct.
India's RERA, enacted in 2016, aims to bring transparency and accountability to the real estate sector, protecting homebuyers' interests through mandatory project registrations, disclosure requirements, and penalties for non-compliance.
Ofqual data reveals mobile phones and smart devices are the most common exam malpractice, making up 44% of cases last year. Examples include hidden earpieces and smart glasses with covert text displays.
A Chinese PhD dropout, Geng Hongwei, has become a viral influencer exposing academic misconduct. With over two million followers, he targets ethical malpractice in scientific research, recently questioning data in a paper published in Nature.
An investigation across India has revealed an illegal IVF network exploiting economically vulnerable women for egg donation and surrogacy. Unlicensed clinics, repeated extractions beyond legal limits, and financial fraud are central to the organized racket, with links to inter-state human trafficking.
TMC's Falta candidate Jahangir Khan announced he will not contest the May 21 repoll, citing development and peace. His withdrawal comes after widespread electoral malpractice reports and a spat with an observer. His name will remain on EVMs.
The National Testing Agency has cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination due to evidence of a paper leak, with over 100 questions matching a pre-circulated 'guess paper'. The Centre has handed over the matter to the CBI for a comprehensive probe.
Rajasthan Police's SOG is investigating alleged malpractices in NEET (UG) 2026 after the NTA received inputs about question sets overlapping with the actual exam paper. Investigators found over 100 biology and chemistry questions from a circulated set showing striking similarities to the NEET paper.
The Hong Kong Bar Association has proposed criminalising bid-rigging by introducing a “double-track” approach to the Competition Ordinance, describing it as a quick fix to increase deterrence and encourage more whistle-blowers to expose industry malpractice following the city’s deadliest fire in decades. Under the current civil regime established in 2015, the ordinance only punishes individuals involved in serious anticompetitive acts, such as bid-rigging, with fines. But the new proposal calls...
China’s top market regulator will launch a six-month crackdown on the country’s internet advertising sector, targeting malpractices including the misuse of artificial intelligence, in what it described as its first campaign to clean up the broader online advertising ecosystem. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said on Thursday that the campaign comes as new risks – from AI misuse to traffic-driven marketing tactics – emerge alongside long-standing issues, even as data and...
