The Crown Prosecution Service has acknowledged that evidence presented in the first trial of Lucy Letby, a British nurse convicted of murdering seven infants and attempting to kill six others, was incorrect. The error involved door-swipe data, which was crucial to the prosecution’s case. This revelation has raised concerns about the accuracy of evidence presented in the initial trial and led to calls for a thorough investigation into the mistakes.
Protests over the rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor escalated on Saturday as the CBI intensified its investigation. The victim’s family raised concerns about inconsistencies in the case and alleged the involvement of multiple hospital staff, including interns and physicians. The CBI has identified over 30 suspects and is prioritizing their questioning.
A 30-year-old man in Thane, Maharashtra, was hospitalized after a woman injured his genitals with a metal spatula, allegedly in self-defense against his unwanted advances. The incident occurred when the intoxicated man attempted to make sexual overtures towards the woman at her home. The woman, fearing for her safety, used the spatula to defend herself, leading to the man’s hospitalization.
A Hindu religious leader, Ramgiri Maharaj, has been charged in Maharashtra’s Thane district for allegedly making offensive comments against Prophet Mohammad and Islam during a religious event. The video of his remarks went viral, prompting police to file a case against him.
A fluorine leak at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport sparked a major emergency response on Saturday. The leak, originating from a medicine package, prompted the deployment of fire services, NDRF, and SDR teams. Authorities are working to contain the situation, as fluorine’s highly reactive and toxic nature poses significant risks.
On Saturday, both Ambience Mall in Gurugram and DLF Mall in Noida received bomb threat emails, leading to evacuations and extensive security checks. While the Ambience Mall threat prompted a full-scale response, the DLF Mall threat was later revealed to be a security drill.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has uncovered serious flaws in security, infrastructure, and the investigation surrounding the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The NCW’s inquiry committee found inadequate security for on-call staff, poor facilities for female doctors and nurses, and potential tampering of evidence due to unexpected renovations at the crime scene.
While the Biden administration points to a decrease in violent crime in major US cities, independent analysis suggests a different story. A public policy group claims violent crime has actually increased across 66 major cities, highlighting discrepancies in crime reporting data.
A Delhi court has reserved an order to summon former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his son Tejaswi Yadav, and others accused in a land for jobs scam case. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a supplementary charge sheet alleging that candidates were appointed to Group ‘D’ positions in Indian Railways in exchange for transferring their land to the Yadav family and associated companies.
Internet services were suspended in Udaipur, Rajasthan for 24 hours following communal violence sparked by an assault on a student at a government school. The violence escalated with stone-pelting, arson, and large gatherings, prompting authorities to shut down markets and deploy police to disperse crowds.
