Civil society groups flag concerns over Karnataka hate speech Bill, seek wider consultation

Civil society groups flag concerns over Karnataka hate speech Bill, seek wider consultation

The Campaign Against Hate Speech says the Bill in its present form raises several concerns that warrant careful review. A civil society organisation has urged the Karnataka government to subject the proposed Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, to wider public consultation before it is tabled in the Legislative Council. It has … Read more

Lampard Inquiry: ‘Grave concerns’ about Oxevision monitoring system

Lampard Inquiry: ‘Grave concerns’ about Oxevision monitoring system

Sophie HutchinsonBBC health correspondent and Stuart Woodwardat the Lampard Inquiry BBC Oxevision uses infrared sensors and cameras to monitor patients while they are in their bedrooms The public inquiry into the deaths of at least 2,000 people under the care of mental health services heard “grave concerns” about the use of a digital patient monitoring … Read more

Will PM Modi address Trump’s India-Pakistan ceasefire claims, concerns of lakhs of Indian H-1B holders: Congress

Will PM Modi address Trump’s India-Pakistan ceasefire claims, concerns of lakhs of Indian H-1B holders: Congress

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation, the Congress on Sunday (September 21, 2025) took a swipe at him, asking whether he will address U.S. President Donald Trump’s India-Pakistan “ceasefire” claims and the concerns of lakhs of Indian H-1B visa holders or just repeat what is already known on the new GST … Read more

What if AI did your health scan during next hospital visit? Is it safe? AIMS Delhi doctor raises concerns

What if AI did your health scan during next hospital visit? Is it safe? AIMS Delhi doctor raises concerns

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, especially in medical analysis and radiology. Hospitals are increasingly adopting AI systems for patient triage, initial scans, and workflow optimization. While these technologies promise faster and more efficient diagnostics, experts warn that the rapid rollout carries significant risks. AI in Radiology: A Double-Edged Sword According to Dr. Datta … Read more

Maternity review chair chosen, but family concerns remain

Maternity review chair chosen, but family concerns remain

The former diplomat Baroness Valerie Amos has been chosen to lead a rapid review of maternity care in England. In a letter to families who have been failed by poor maternity care, Health Secretary Wes Streeting said she “brings a wealth of experience through her senior leadership roles in national and international organisations”. The other … Read more

Leeds maternity services now ‘inadequate’ after inspectors act on parents’ concerns

Leeds maternity services now ‘inadequate’ after inspectors act on parents’ concerns

Getty Images Divya Talwar & Sarah Bell BBC News Maternity services at two Leeds hospitals have been downgraded from “good” to “inadequate” by the healthcare regulator, because their failings posed “a significant risk” to women and babies. Concerns from staff and patients around quality of care and staffing levels were substantiated by the Care Quality … Read more

Abortion arrest: Leaked recording reveals police had serious concerns

Abortion arrest: Leaked recording reveals police had serious concerns

Anna Meisel BBC File on 4 Investigates Jim Holden / BBC Nicola Packer was recently found not guilty of illegally taking a substance with the intent to miscarry A secret recording, leaked to the BBC, reveals a senior police officer had serious concerns over the controversial arrest of a woman who took abortion pills when … Read more

India conveys concerns in ‘strongest terms’ to Canada after pro-Khalistan rally in Toronto

India conveys concerns in ‘strongest terms’ to Canada after pro-Khalistan rally in Toronto

India on Monday (May 5, 2025) conveyed its concerns in the “strongest terms” to the Canadian High Commission after a rally in Toronto depicted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top Ministers of the Government of India in an objectionable manner. This was the first such communication from the Indian side since the new Prime Minister Mark … Read more