DH Speak Out: December 8, 2025 Edition Highlights
Explore the critical discussions from Deccan Herald's December 8, 2025 'Speak Out' section, covering public grievances on infrastructure, governance, and civic issues. Read the full analysis.
Explore the critical discussions from Deccan Herald's December 8, 2025 'Speak Out' section, covering public grievances on infrastructure, governance, and civic issues. Read the full analysis.
Dozens of former US Education Department staff return to tackle a growing backlog of over 25,000 civil rights complaints. The move follows legal disputes over mass layoffs under the Trump administration.
IGGMC's Internal Complaints Committee substantiates sexual harassment allegations against forensic HoD. Report confirms inappropriate touch, audio evidence. Key recommendations include transfer and high-level inquiry.
The state-of-the-art Institute of Cardiac Sciences at Jaipur's SMS Hospital remains non-operational, missing its December deadline. Officials cite quality work and final construction stages. Read for details.
Thieves stole advanced medical instruments from a closed hospital in Hansdiha, Dumka. The theft was discovered during geo-tagging. Police investigation is underway. Read more.
A new 116-bed multi-speciality hospital in Palghar, funded by the Memon community, aims to transform healthcare for tribal populations. It offers cardiac care, MRI, and free treatment for the poor.
An ASHA worker in Gangavathi was cheated of Rs 16,000 by a private hospital under Ayushman Bharat. After a year-long struggle, the DC's intervention secured a refund. Read the full story.
Bihar govt launches Chief Secretary Public Grievance Redressal System for faster complaint resolution. Citizens can now register grievances via WhatsApp or email with strict timelines.
A 36-year-old man's body was found with rat bites at a Haridwar hospital mortuary, triggering protests. Family alleges negligence. Authorities order probe.
Family alleges grave negligence after a patient at Vadodara's GMERS Gotri was given an expired paracetamol drip. Hospital admits error, orders inquiry. Read details.
The Trump administration recalls dozens of Education Department workers to address a growing backlog of over 25,000 civil rights complaints. A temporary fix amid ongoing layoff plans.
A body in Haridwar district hospital's mortuary was gnawed by rats due to a damaged freezer, officials admit negligence. In a separate incident, a leopard attacked a 4-year-old in Pauri.
A family in Haridwar protests after rats gnawed at a relative's corpse in a district hospital mortuary. The incident exposes severe medical negligence and poor infrastructure.
Explore the untold history of Pune's College of Agriculture, which served as a WWI hospital from 1916-1919 and hosted M.A. Jinnah as chief guest. Discover its journey to becoming Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth.
Indigo passengers face chaos at Nagpur airport with mass cancellations, lost luggage, and misinformation. Read about the travel ordeal and social media outrage.
Maharashtra govt forms 7 divisional vigilance squads to probe complaints against revenue officials, aiming for faster, more accountable investigations. Learn about the new framework.
Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur opens a night OPD to treat non-critical patients, reducing rush in the emergency unit. Learn how this new facility improves healthcare access.
Jharkhand health department greenlights major expansion of SNMMCH Dhanbad & MGMMCH Jamshedpur. MBBS seats to rise, new infrastructure planned. Read for details.
Maharashtra govt forms 7 divisional vigilance squads to probe complaints against revenue officials. Aim: boost public trust & accountability. Details inside.
A female student at IIM Indore has accused a placement cell member of sexual harassment, prompting an ICC investigation. The accused has stepped down. Read for details and institutional response.
Punjab State Election Commission mandates videography of Zila Parishad nomination process following opposition complaints of irregularities. Full details on the new directive.
Despite mounting evidence of public distress, the Election Commission of India insists complaints about the SIR are political. The human cost must not be overlooked. Read the full analysis.
Mumbai's Cooper Hospital appoints Dr Dev Shetty as its second acting dean in months following security lapses and rat bites. Read about the leadership crisis and ongoing inquiry.
Tension erupted in Ulhasnagar as a mob vandalised Anil Multispecialty Hospital following the death of a teacher. Police intervened, and the hospital denies negligence. Read the full story.
A severe sand shortage in Jharkhand has halted construction of Daltonganj's 500-bed Medinirai Medical College. The project, delayed since 2019, now misses its 2025 deadline, impacting healthcare services.
Consumer complaints to RBI Ombudsman rose 13.55% in FY25, with banks facing most grievances. Learn the top complaint categories and how to file your complaint.
Businessman Mehli Mistry resigns from Tata's Small Animal Hospital Trust board, citing end of his Tata Trusts association. Another trustee also steps down. Explore the implications.
Borrower frustration over credit scores & data accuracy explodes. Complaints against Credit Information Companies surge nearly 400% as per India's financial ombudsman report. Dive into the data.
Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M halts salaries of eight senior officials for delays in resolving IGRS complaints. Sanitation supervisor also penalized. Read about the crackdown on laxity.
Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M halts salaries of eight senior officials due to pending public grievance cases. Action taken for laxity in IGRS complaint disposal. Details inside.