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Kin allege medical negligence in youth’s death

May 21, 2026, 22:36 (IST)

FIR registered against two private hospitals over alleged negligence in woman’s hand amputation case in Kanpur

TNN / May 25, 2026, 14:18 (IST)

Kanpur police are registering an FIR against Krishna and Paras Hospitals following a revised inquiry report. The committee found serious negligence in the treatment of Nirmala Devi, leading to her hand amputation. Separately, the Police Commissioner wrote to ITBP headquarters regarding the large deployment of personnel at the police station, requesting a departmental inquiry.

Surgeon removed healthy kidney instead of diseased one: NCDRC awards ₹2 crore compensation to family

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 22, 2026, 19:08 (IST)

A surgeon was found grossly negligent by the NCDRC for removing a patient's healthy kidney instead of the diseased one, leading to her death. The commission awarded ₹2 crore compensation to the family, calling the error a "medical disaster." The surgeon's defense was rejected, and institutional findings supported the negligence claim.

WB med council exonerates doctor

May 22, 2026, 23:57 (IST)

Political pressure mounts on Deenanath Mangeshkar hospital following girl’s death

May 22, 2026, 00:42 (IST)

Nursing student’s death in Trichy govt hospital sparks protest over ‘medical negligence’; govt orders probe

TNN / May 23, 2026, 19:16 (IST)

Nursing students protested alleged medical negligence at MGMGH after a colleague died following a surgical procedure. The student suffered cardiac arrest during anesthesia administration and later passed away despite intensive medical efforts. The state government has ordered a high-level inquiry.

PMC serves notice to Deenanath Hospital to submit medical records of girl’s death

May 21, 2026, 00:39 (IST)

Needle lodged in body: Kerala health minister dismisses report

May 25, 2026, 19:25 (IST)

Wood pieces found inside stitched leg wound 2 months after surgery; Negligence alleged against T’puram MCH

May 26, 2026, 00:03 (IST)

FIR against 2 Kanpur hosps after ITBP protest over amputation case

May 25, 2026, 23:56 (IST)

Top Cop Flags CP Office ‘Gherao’ To ITBP DG, Seeks Action

6-year-old dies during eye surgery at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, parents file medical negligence complaint

May 20, 2026, 03:29 (IST)

Valpoi CHC doctor suspended for medical negligence

TNN / May 12, 2026, 06:35 (IST)

Harshina appointed as office assistant at Kozhikode Govt Medical College Hospital

May 25, 2026, 21:37 (IST)

ITPB jawan carries mom’s severed hand to CP office

May 20, 2026, 00:02 (IST)

Mumbai court rejects anticipatory bail plea of patient’s kin in KEM Hospital staff assault case

May 22, 2026, 23:32 (IST)

Parents file complaint over 3-year-old boy’s death at Palakkad district hospital

May 20, 2026, 00:56 (IST)

Court acquits truck driver in 2021 fatal hit-and-run case

TNN / May 22, 2026, 00:01 (IST)

Two clinics sealed for violation of norms in Ujjain

May 23, 2026, 00:38 (IST)

Thalassemia Patient Dies in Hazaribag Hospital Amid Oxygen Delay Claims

TNN / May 17, 2026, 17:49 (IST)

A 30-year-old thalassemia patient died at Hazaribag Medical College and Hospital after her oxygen levels dropped and she faced breathing difficulties. Her family alleges she did not receive timely oxygen support or blood transfusion. An emergency doctor admitted prima facie negligence, and the hospital has promised a probe.