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Worker falls to death as under-construction building slab collapses in Tilak Nagar

Police have registered a case against the owner of the building for alleged negligence, while the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has ordered the premises to be sealed. (Representative photo)
Published on Jul 13, 2026 08:06 am IST

SAMDCOT seeks fair probe into death of 23-year-old after childbirth

Following the death of 23-year-old Manju Sharma after childbirth, the State Association of Medical and Dental College Teachers (SAMDCOT) has called for a fair, scientific, and transparent investigation. They cautioned against holding doctors responsible before the inquiry is completed. (Representational image)
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 09:47 am IST

Delta faces $2.35M lawsuit after father wrongly accused of trafficking daughter

Delta sued for $2.35M after a girl’s dad was wrongly accused of trafficking.
Updated on Jun 12, 2026 09:24 pm IST

2 police officers suspended in Jalgaon Jamod investigation lapse; total suspensions rise to six

2 police officers suspended in Jalgaon Jamod investigation lapse; total suspensions rise to six
Published on Jun 09, 2026 07:54 am IST

Three arrested in Muzaffarpur hospital fire incident as toll reaches six

A man looks at the charred remains after a fire broke out in the ICU of a private hospital in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district on Thursday. (PTI photo)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 10:25 pm IST

Subhash Nagar blast: Delhi teacher succumbs to burn injuries, family alleges IGL negligence

According to the FIR, the incident occurred around 10.20pm on May 25 when the victim, who was staying in a rented ground-floor flat in Subhash Nagar, switched on the lights and a blast allegedly occurred due to a leak in an IGL pipeline. (Representative photo)
Published on Jun 05, 2026 05:12 am IST

Impunity of disaster compensations

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In disaster after disaster, victims get sops in the name of compensation instead of any systemic changes or infrastructural overhauls. Worse still, the alacrity with which the compensation is announced goes missing at the time of disbursement. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
Published on Jun 03, 2026 09:10 pm IST

ITBP jawans flood police HQ over ‘inaction’ on colleague’s complaint

ITBP jawans at the Kanpur police headquarters on Saturday. (HT Photo)
Updated on May 24, 2026 02:38 pm IST

Chandigarh: Haryana govt initiates disciplinary action against five health officers

The memo directs the DGHS to send the draft charge sheet against the “above mentioned delinquent officers” after vetting from the departmental DDA by May 25, 2026. (HT File)
Published on May 23, 2026 08:02 am IST

Case registered against Dehradun private hospital after patient dies in ICU fire

Case registered against Dehradun private hospital after patient dies in ICU fire
Published on May 21, 2026 09:46 pm IST

Elite coach demands 200,000 pounds after bowling machine mishap in England

Terrible last few years for Andrew Woodward!
Updated on May 21, 2026 09:05 am IST

Coach, contractor, manager held after youth drown in Jind pool

Police said the investigation in the case is underway and the swimming pool has been closed. (File)
Published on May 19, 2026 05:30 am IST

10-year-old boy drowns in private swimming pool in north Delhi, family alleges negligence

10-year-old boy drowns in private swimming pool in north Delhi, family alleges negligence
Published on May 17, 2026 09:53 pm IST

Six missing children from Muzaffarpur shelter home traced; seven staff suspended

The police have been conducting continuous searches since the escape came to light on Monday. (Santosh Kumar/ HT Photo)
Updated on May 13, 2026 11:54 am IST

C-section complications at Kota hospital: 3 of 4 women continues in critical condition, given dialysis

C-section complications at Kota hospital: 3 of 4 women continues in critical condition, given dialysis
Published on May 09, 2026 12:15 am IST

UP govt sacks 5 docs, orders action against 16 health officials

The government also ordered departmental disciplinary proceedings against 16 medical officers, including a CMO and a deputy CMO, over alleged irregularities in the registration and renewal process of private hospitals, nursing homes and ultrasound centres. (Pic for representation)
Published on May 08, 2026 06:21 pm IST

UP govt sacks five doctors, orders action against 16 health officials for negligence

UP govt sacks five doctors, orders action against 16 health officials for negligence
Published on May 08, 2026 11:09 am IST

Two women die, 4 critical after C-sections at Kota hospital, experts’ teams formed

Two women died and four others remained critical at Kota Medical College and Hospital in Rajasthan (Representative photo)
Updated on May 07, 2026 06:10 pm IST

Worker falls to death from 27th floor at Vashi construction site

Worker falls to death from 27th floor at Vashi construction site
Published on May 07, 2026 06:04 am IST

2-year-old dies after falling in open drain

The girl’s father, 31, who runs a dairy and general goods shop on the ground floor of their house, said a drain approximately three feet wide and four feet deep runs outside their residence. It is usually covered with concrete slabs, but some portions were left open after a recent cleaning exercise, he added. (Representational image)
Published on May 05, 2026 04:04 am IST

Two killed in separate road accidents in a day in Mohali

Cases have been registered under Sections 281 (rash driving) and 106 (death caused by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). (HT File)
Published on Apr 25, 2026 07:48 am IST

19-year-old construction worker dies after falling from 19th floor at Baner site

19-year-old construction worker dies after falling from 19th floor at Baner site
Published on Apr 25, 2026 05:30 am IST

Kin allege delay in treatment after woman dies of snakebite death in Alappuzha

Kin allege delay in treatment after woman dies of snakebite death in Alappuzha
Updated on Apr 24, 2026 12:38 pm IST

8-year-old boy dies from snake bite in Kerala

8-year-old boy dies from snake bite in Kerala
Published on Apr 24, 2026 08:36 am IST

Health dept flags lapses in hospital diet services, orders disciplinary action

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Published on Apr 23, 2026 05:22 am IST

Girl suffers thigh fractures after barricade falls on her at Malad construction site

Girl suffers thigh fractures after barricade falls on her at Malad construction site
Published on Apr 21, 2026 03:12 am IST

Worker burnt alive on high-tension pole; kin allege power restored during shutdown

The deceased had climbed the pole to rectify a fault and assist with line-shifting work for a private tubewell. (Pic for representation)
Published on Apr 18, 2026 05:44 am IST

Survivors flag lapses behind 11 deaths in Vrindavan boat capsize

Pontoon bridge on the Yamuna near KC Ghat in Vrindavan. (HT)
Published on Apr 11, 2026 08:50 pm IST

No ambulance, low water level: Pune woman left paralysed in water park accident

FIR against water park owner after Shirur water park accident leaves woman paralysed
Updated on Apr 10, 2026 01:55 pm IST

Prisoner’s escape: ‘Can’t blame cops in absence of necessary means at their disposal’

The IO had admitted that the prisoner succeeded in escaping while answering nature’s call, and could not be caught despite subsequent efforts. (HT Photo)
Published on Apr 08, 2026 03:12 am IST