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The Hindu
19 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Activist calls for special law to prevent honour killings in the State
Human rights activist and Executive Director of People's Watch, Henri Tiphagne, has urged the State government to immediately convene the Legislative Assembly and enact a special law to prevent honour killings in Tamil Nadu. Addressing the media in the district on Wednesday (July 30, 2025), Mr. Tiphagne referred to the recent murder of Kavin Selvaganesh (27) in Tirunelveli, calling it an instance of honour killing. He alleged that police personnel were among the accused and hence their arrest was being delayed by the police department itself. 'Anyone involved must be arrested immediately, and the case should be expedited to ensure swift punishment,' he said. He pointed out that several political parties, women's organisations, and Dalit groups have been protesting against honour killings, and reiterated the need for a special law to effectively curb such crimes. 'Existing laws, including those meant to prevent atrocities, are inadequate. Only a special law can offer a lasting solution,' he emphasised. Mr. Tiphagne also strongly condemned the recent murder of a High Court lawyer in Dharapuram, Tiruppur district. 'The victim, who was a person with disability, was brutally murdered, and two other lawyers were also assaulted. This heinous crime appears to have been committed with the cooperation of the police,' he alleged. He demanded a special investigation under the supervision of the Inspector General of Police, Western Zone, and said that a Deputy Superintendent of Police from Tiruppur should head the probe. 'The State government must take the incident seriously, provide adequate protection to witnesses, and take immediate action,' he said. 'The Chief Minister, who has consistently voiced support for the rights of persons with disabilities, must intervene to ensure justice is delivered in this case,' he added.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Woman who died after refusing chemo had daily coffee enemas
A woman who died after refusing chemotherapy was having "five coffee enemas a day" under her mother's care, her brother told an Shemirani, who had declined chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, suffered a fatal heart attack caused by her tumour at the Royal Sussex County Hospital on 24 July last mother, Kate Shemirani, a disgraced nurse who rose to prominence on social media sharing Covid-19 misinformation, had been involved in her daughter's "treatment programme".Paloma's brother Gabriel Shemirani, along with his other sibling Sebastian, blames their mother's anti-medicine conspiracy theories for her death at 23. Gabriel Shemirani was at Tuesday's hearing in Maidstone, Kent, and he cross-examined Ali Ajaz, a forensic psychiatrist who spent seven sessions with Paloma on the recommendation of her Shemirani asserted that those meetings were "coloured by my mother's control", which Dr Ajaz said was Ajaz added that it was not his job to comment on the efficacy of her devised treatment programme."My sister was having coffee enemas daily, would it worry you now if she had told you that?" asked Mr Shemirani ."I don't know anything about coffee enemas," said Dr inquest also heard that Paloma's cancer treatment revolved largely around a strict diet and "lots of green juices"."Do you think my mum might have been scaring Paloma and making her think she was the only one who could save her?" asked Mr Shemirani."I don't know, you can speculate for sure," said Dr Ajaz. Previously the doctor had provided an assessment of Paloma during High Court proceedings which read: "I have no concerns that Ms Shemirani has been coerced or unduly influenced by any individual when making a decision about her own medical treatment."Also shown was an email exchange between Dr Ajaz and Paloma in which he described her concerns about having been treated against her will in hospital as "utterly shocking and sickening revelations"."How did that email get there? It certainly didn't come from myself," he Ajaz has also appeared on Kate Shemirani's controversial podcast as a medical expert three times, and she had referred multiple patients to him. Ms Shemirani was struck off as a nurse in 2021, and a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) committee found that the messages she had spread during the pandemic had "put the public at a significant risk of harm".Ms Shemirani, who attended the inquest via video link, was warned for a second day in a row that her conduct during the hearing was "unacceptable".She was seen raising signs in front of the camera while on mute, along with trying to introduce new allegations during her questioning of Dr Catherine Wood told her she was "bordering on contempt of court".The inquest continues.
NDTV
6 days ago
- General
- NDTV
Special Prayers Held For Victims As Bangladesh Jet Crash Toll Rises To 32
Bangladesh: Special prayers were held across Bangladesh on Friday, as the death count from a fighter jet crash into a school building in Dhaka rose to 32. Most of the dead were children -- the youngest aged nine -- after the Chinese-made F-7 BJI aircraft slammed into the Milestone School and College on Monday following a mechanical failure. The authorities earlier said 31 people were killed and 170 injured in the deadliest aviation disaster in the country in decades. The latest to succumb to her injuries was 10-year-old Tasnim Afroz Ayman, hospital coordinator Sarkar Farhana Kabir told AFP. "She was undergoing treatment in the High Dependency Unit with 45 percent burns," she said. Ayman's uncle, Saiful Islam, said she remained calm and composed despite undergoing excruciating pain during her final hours. "Even last night, she consoled her mother. But God had other plans," Saiful told AFP. As of Friday, 51 others were receiving treatment in various city hospitals. Following a government directive, all mosques across the country held special prayers during the Friday congregation. Ashraful Islam, who came to pray at a mosque close to the school, lost both his children -- Tahia Ashraf Nazia, 13, and Arian Ashraf Nafi, 9. "I have nothing left," Ashraful told reporters. Nazia kept asking about her younger brother Nafi until her last breath, he added. Her final request was for an ice cream, said her aunt Naznin Akhter. "I'm burning inside. Give me some ice cream... and don't let go of my hand," were her last words, she told a local TV channel. India and Singapore have sent doctors specialising in burn care to assist their Bangladesh colleagues. A military investigation has been opened to determine the cause of the accident. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
ITV News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Riverdance star Michael Flatley to run for Irish presidency
Riverdance star Michael Flatley is to seek a nomination to become Ireland's next president, a court has heard. The dancer and choreographer will move back to Ireland in the next two weeks and "intends to seek nominations to run for president of Ireland," his lawyer has announced. Barrister Ronnie Hudson made the announcement during a High Court case he has taken in relation to works carried out at his mansion in Co Cork, the Castlehyde. An affidavit, signed by Flatley's solicitor Maxwell Mooney, was submitted to the court stating that the Irish-American is "to seek nominations to run for president of Ireland". Lord Of The Dance star Flatley, who is eligible to run as an Irish citizen, had strongly hinted at a presidential bid last week, but said he had not made a final decision. He said during a radio interview that he did not believe the Irish people "have a voice - not a true proper deep voice that speaks their language". Flatley said he hears concerns from the "average person on the street" and they are not "happy right now". "Somebody has to speak for the Irish people," he said. He was in Ireland earlier this month where he performed on a flute at a July 4 celebration hosted at the residence of the US Ambassador to Ireland, Edward Walsh, who was recently appointed to the role by Donald Trump. An election for the largely ceremonial president role is expected towards the end of October, as it must take place in the 60 days before outgoing President Michael D Higgins's term ends on November 11. To be eligible to run, a candidate must be an Irish citizen who is 35 or older, and must be nominated either by at least 20 members of the Irish parliament or at least four local authorities. So far, two candidates have secured sufficient backing to enter the race former farming journalist and EU commissioner Mairead McGuinness, former Galway mayor Catherine Connolly. Several other figures have hinted at their intention to run, including MMA fighter Conor McGregor, who has criticised the Irish Government's policies on immigration and public safety.
France 24
6 days ago
- General
- France 24
Day of prayers for victims after Bangladesh jet crash
Most of the dead were children -- the youngest aged nine -- after the Chinese-made F-7 BJI aircraft slammed into the Milestone School and College on Monday following a mechanical failure. The authorities earlier said 31 people were killed and 170 injured in the deadliest aviation disaster in the country in decades. The latest to succumb to her injuries was 10-year-old Tasnim Afroz Ayman, hospital coordinator Sarkar Farhana Kabir told AFP. "She was undergoing treatment in the High Dependency Unit with 45 percent burns," she said. Ayman's uncle, Saiful Islam, said she remained calm and composed despite undergoing excruciating pain during her final hours. "Even last night, she consoled her mother. But God had other plans," Saiful told AFP. As of Friday, 51 others were receiving treatment in various city hospitals. Following a government directive, all mosques across the country held special prayers during the Friday congregation. Ashraful Islam, who came to pray at a mosque close to the school, lost both his children -- Tahia Ashraf Nazia, 13, and Arian Ashraf Nafi, 9. "I have nothing left," Ashraful told reporters. Nazia kept asking about her younger brother Nafi until her last breath, he added. Her final request was for an ice cream, said her aunt Naznin Akhter. "I'm burning inside. Give me some ice cream... and don't let go of my hand," were her last words, she told a local TV channel. India and Singapore have sent doctors specialising in burn care to assist their Bangladesh colleagues. A military investigation has been opened to determine the cause of the accident. © 2025 AFP
