The Delhi High Court has summoned the city’s Finance Secretary in connection with the tragic deaths at the Asha Kiran shelter home. The court is seeking answers regarding the alleged negligence and lack of adequate facilities that contributed to the deaths of several residents. This development comes as the investigation into the incident intensifies, putting the spotlight on the city’s social welfare system.
A Pennsylvania father was arrested after his two-year-old son accidentally shot himself with a loaded gun that was left unattended. The incident, which occurred in May 2024, led to charges of endangering the welfare of a child and recklessly endangering another person.
A passenger on a Delta flight from Paris to Seattle sustained severe burns after a flight attendant placed a scalding hot cup of coffee on a slanted tray, causing it to spill. The lawsuit alleges negligence and violation of the Montreal Convention, citing Delta’s failure to provide timely medical care and serve coffee at a safe temperature.
A flight attendant suffered severe burns after scalding coffee spilled on her during a Delta flight from Paris to Seattle. The lawsuit alleges that Delta’s crew failed to provide adequate medical assistance and served coffee at dangerously high temperatures. The victim, who is also a flight attendant for another airline, claims she was dismissed by Delta’s crew and initially only received a pain reliever and a bandage.
The trial of eight health workers accused of negligence in the death of Diego Maradona has been postponed until March 2024. The trial was originally scheduled for June 4th and later moved to October 1st. The defendants, including Maradona’s neurosurgeon and other medical professionals, could face prison sentences if found guilty.
A bus crew in Tamil Nadu, India, abandoned the body of a deceased passenger and his relatives on a desolate highway, sparking outrage. The driver was dismissed and the conductor suspended after the incident came to light on social media.
A 21-year-old student’s death at IIT Guwahati has triggered widespread protests, with students accusing the administration of negligence and insensitivity towards the student’s well-being. This incident marks the fourth student death at the institution this year, raising serious concerns about the campus’s mental health support systems.
A four-year-old girl in Thane, India, tragically died after a pet Labrador fell from a fifth-floor terrace onto her. The dog’s owner, Zaher Sayed, has been arrested, and police are searching for three of his relatives who allegedly helped him illegally house multiple dogs on the terrace. The incident sparked outrage and concerns about animal safety and responsible pet ownership.
The Thane Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has awarded a compensation of nearly Rs 11.4 lakh to the family of a 57-year-old carpenter who died in a road accident in June 2019. The accident occurred when the carpenter was riding pillion on a motorcycle and was hit by a recklessly driven dumper on the Sion-Trombay road.
The Asha Kiran Shelter Home in Delhi has come under scrutiny following the deaths of 25 individuals since February 25. Concerns have been raised about the shelter’s conditions, including allegations of contaminated water, lack of proper sanitation, and inadequate food, prompting calls for a thorough investigation and action against those responsible.
