John Camm Fake UK Doctor Surgery Death: Massive manhunt in MP for 'fake UK doctor' who caused 7 deaths after heart surgeries
A man posing as a doctor at a Damoh hospital has been booked for fraud and illegal medical practice, linked to seven patient deaths. Poll Do you believe stricter regulations are needed for medical practitioners? No, current regulations are enough Yes, absolutelyNEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh Police have registered a case against a “fake” cardiologist who allegedly caused the death of seven patients at a missionary hospital in Damoh. A medical team constituted by the district collector confirmed the documents were suspicious, and the hospital later informed authorities that Dr Camm had left the facility.Police registered the case under newly implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 315(4), 338, 336(3), 340(2), and 3(5) — related to fraud, forgery, misappropriation, and criminal conspiracy. The real extent of the deaths, hospital negligence, and the possible role of hospital management in shielding the accused, are also being probed.Sources said the accused had been associated with the cardiology department of the Mission Hospital between January and February this year, and several deaths occurred during that period, allegedly due to inappropriate cardiac procedures.
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April 07, 2025 05:42 UTC
Times letters: Tariffs, free trade and international allies
Write to letters@thetimes.co.ukSir, Fraser Nelson is right that Britain should resist retaliation against Donald Trump’s tariffs (“This is our chance to be free-trade champions”, Apr 5). However, the answer is not a return to Cobdenite free trade. As a medium-sized and open economy, the UK requires a trade system rooted in law. Mr Trump’s tariffs are not economic mistakes. Perhaps changes to digital regulation, commercial access to the NHS, or even alignment with US geopolitical preferences.
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April 07, 2025 04:26 UTC
Impact investor Asha Ventures raises $10 million from British International Investment
Live EventsMumbai-based impact investor Asha Ventures has raised $10 million from the UK government-backed British International Investment (BII) for its fund I, as it moves closer to hitting its target corpus of $91 million.Asha Ventures’ debut fund announced its first close in December 2023, raising about $46 million from limited partners such as the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), Self Reliant India (SRI), and family offices of Ajay Parekh ( Pidilite Industries ) and Nimesh Kampani (JM Financial Group).Managing partner Amit Mehta said the fund is expected to announce its final close by September this year. Earlier, ET had reported that the final close would happen by December last year.“These are large institutions. The documentation and diligence process takes time, and sometimes these processes are beyond the control of all parties, so we have to appreciate that. As far as fundraising is concerned, we are on track and will be announcing the final close in a couple of months,” Mehta told ET.The fund aims to back high-growth, impact-focused early-to-growth stage businesses across India with a focus on financial inclusion, job creation, and climate resilience From its fund I, Asha Ventures has made investments in three startups: electric vehicle financing firm Ascend Capital, tele health platform TrueMeds, and commercial vehicle financing startup AutoMony.“The pipeline is robust, and overall, in this calendar year (2025), I would expect anywhere between two to four investments to be made," Mehta said, while noting that the tenure of the fund is 8.5 years.The Mumbai-headquartered firm was set up by former Morgan Stanley India head and president Vikram Gandhi and former Genpact president and chief executive Pramod Bhasin.“Partnering with BII, we aim to advance development, climate, and gender goals. The widespread digitisation and smartphone penetration offer a unique opportunity to support profitable, impactful businesses,” said Bhasin.The firm since its inception has backed companies like housing finance company Vastu Finance, and edtech startup Adda 247 amongst others.“Through Asha, we can in addition channel catalytic capital into creative solutions and impactful businesses that contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable world,” said Srini Nagarajan, managing director and head of Asia at BII.
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April 07, 2025 03:33 UTC
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer set to acknowledge popularity of Trump’s tariffs as he admits ‘globalization is over’: report
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to admit that he understands the rationale behind US President Donald Trump’s tariff push, according to a report. 3 United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer will reportedly discuss President Trump’s tariffs on Sunday. 3 President Trump issued sweeping ”reciprocal tariffs” to trading partners on April 2, 2025. Starmer has yet to speak with President Trump about the freshly imposed tariffs. On Wednesday, President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on nearly every country in the world — including a 10% tariff on all goods imported from England.
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April 07, 2025 02:14 UTC
Ultra-rare 50p sells for whopping 500 times its face value at auction – exact detail to spot in your change
It features an iconic Blue Peter logo on its face and was designed by an eight-year-old child. Florence, 8, from Bristol, beat out 17,000 entries in a design competition for the 50p coin. The Blue Peter 50p Winner's Edition was snatched for a whopping £246.70 on Ebay, after 10 rounds of bidding. The seller boasted: "This rare 50p coin from the 2012 Olympics is a must-have for any serious collector. The Athletics coin, still kept in its box, commemorated the 2012 London Olympics Athletics sport.
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April 07, 2025 01:47 UTC
UK’s most luxurious train offers relaxation on rails — for a price
You would be forgiven for thinking that trains and spa days have little in common — except for the fact that most people who commute by rail in the UK are left longing for some pampering. Now rail enthusiasts can tour Scotland, marvelling at the majestic landscape, while being treated to a massage or a facial. Belmond, the owner of the opulent Royal Scotsman, which has plush Edwardian interiors, has collaborated with Dior to create a three-night wellness retreat on rails. It follows the opening of the “spa carriage” on the train in 2023 and has an itinerary designed to help even the most stressed guests unwind. The trip is hosted by two of the
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April 07, 2025 01:13 UTC
UK automaker Jaguar Land Rover pauses US shipments
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April 07, 2025 01:12 UTC
Israel Turns Away 2 British Lawmakers
Britain and Israel traded sharp criticisms this weekend after Israel blocked two British lawmakers from entering the country and sent them back to London. The members of Parliament, Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, both of whom belong to the governing center-left Labour Party, said in a joint statement on Sunday that they had been “astounded” to be denied entry to Israel the previous day. They described their trip as “an M.P.s’ delegation” to the Israeli-occupied West Bank alongside charities “to visit humanitarian aid projects and communities.”“We are two, out of scores of M.P.s, who have spoken out in Parliament in recent months on the Israel-Palestine conflict and the importance of complying with international humanitarian law,” they said, adding that lawmakers “should feel free to speak truthfully in the House of Commons, without fear of being targeted.”Image Abtisam Mohamed Credit... Roger Harris/House of CommonsIsrael rejected the lawmakers’ characterization of their plans. The Israeli immigration authority said in a statement that it was “untrue” that they were members of a formal parliamentary delegation, adding that no Israeli official had “any knowledge of the arrival of the said delegation.”
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April 06, 2025 23:09 UTC
Enigmatic, British singer Cleo Sol makes her long-awaited L.A. debut at Hollywood Bowl
After years of quietly releasing center stage-worthy music yet averting the spotlight, British singer-songwriter Cleo Sol made her long-awaited debut on Friday night at the Hollywood Bowl. (Before the show started, several people in the crowd near me said they were ready to cry — and so was I.) Cleo Sol, who is also the lead vocalist for the equally elusive U.K.-based collective SAULT, could’ve easily dipped into their robust catalog — which spans 11 studio albums and two EPs — during Friday night’s set. During her song “Heart Full of Love,” which she dedicated to her son, Cleo Sol joined her background vocalists and sat on a stool. Cleo Sol follows the divine timing of her life and does what feels right for her, which has paid off in the long run.
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April 06, 2025 21:30 UTC
UK Nurse Suspended: UK nurse claims she was suspended for ‘misgendering’ trans prisoner
File photo: Suspended nurse Jennifer Melle (Picture credit: X)A senior NHS nurse on Sunday was suspended after addressing a transgender paedophile as "Mister" and later speaking publicly about the incident. Yes, black n-----,” before lunging at her.Despite this abuse, it was Ms Melle who was disciplined last year with a final warning and referred to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called Ms Melle’s suspension “completely crazy,” adding, “She has my full support. “There is no excuse for racially abusing our staff, and we’re sorry that Ms Melle had this experience,” the spokesperson was quoted saying by The Telegraph. “As proceedings are still ongoing, it wouldn’t be right for us to comment further”, the spokesperson added.
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April 06, 2025 19:02 UTC
John Lithgow and Lesley Manville win acting Oliviers
Lithgow, 79, took home best actor in a play at the night of London theatre on Sunday, for playing Roald Dahl in Giant, about the children’s author grappling with whether to make a public apology. His co-star, English actor Elliot Levey, took best actor in a supporting role, while best actress went to Mrs Harris Goes To Paris star Manville, for Greek tragedy Oedipus at the Wyndham’s Theatre in London. Lesley Manville (Ian West/PA)Manville told PA that she felt “emotional” on stage, because it was something she “felt very strongly about being” in. Winners also included Emma star Romola Garai, who beat herself to win best actress in a supporting role for Annie Ernaux memoir The Years. She told PA that she was “slightly worried that, because of the two nominations, I was going to hear the wrong play”.
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April 06, 2025 18:46 UTC
Football gossip, paper talk and transfer rumours: Man City identify Florian Wirtz as Kevin de Bruyne's long-term replacement
Alejandro Garnacho's decision to put his house up for sale is not a sign he plans to leave Manchester United. Jockey Micheal Nolan has been banned from racing for ten days following his ride on Celebre D'Allen in the 2025 Grand National. Russell Martin is emerging as a shock contender to lead Leicester back to the Premier League. The interim gaffer slated the players and threatened to drop several of them for Thursday night's Europa League quarter-final against Athletic Bilbao. Luke Humphries has suggested that he could take a break from darts and admits he feels 'emotionless' up on stage.
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April 06, 2025 18:17 UTC
Newspaper headlines: 'Tariff storm' and MP Norris 'rape arrest'
In response to what the Observer calls President Trump's "tariff mayhem", external the prime minister is reportedly preparing to rethink key elements of the government's economic policy. Writing in the Sunday Telegraph, external, Sir Keir Starmer pledges to "turbocharge plans that will improve our domestic competitiveness". There is not a shortage of advice for the Prime Minister on how he should respond to the US tariffs. In the same paper, the leader of the Conservatives, Kemi Badenoch, urges the Prime Minister to embrace the UK's role as an "independent trading nation". The Sunday Telegraph leads on the arrest of the MP, Dan Norris, external, on suspicion of rape and child sex offences.
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April 06, 2025 17:51 UTC
Your next iPhone could cost 50% more than a MacBook, thanks to Trump: Report
Instead of reshoring factories, the move may reshape household budgets.Apple’s iPhone isn’t made in one country. It’s a jigsaw puzzle of parts sourced worldwide—assembled with precision in China, where decades of expertise and scale keep costs low.Take the iPhone 16 Pro. Wayne Lam, a research analyst at TechInsights told the Wall Street Journal, estimates the hardware cost Apple about $550. But new tariffs change the equation.With a 54% tariff slapped on Chinese-made goods, that $580 cost balloons to around $850. “It’s not clear you can make a competitively priced smartphone here,” Crockett said.Lam estimates that labour costs per iPhone in China are about $30.
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April 06, 2025 14:29 UTC
All the times Section 60 powers used in Walsall and what happened that day
All the times Section 60 powers used in Walsall and what happened that dayWalsall has seen special stop-and-search powers implemented 24 times in 12 months - far greater than other nearby areas. In Walsall, the town and borough has been issued with 24 Section 60 orders in the 12 month period between March 2024 and March 2025. West Midlands Police brought in Section 60 orders over six days afterwards. Meanwhile, Section 60 orders were implemented over a five-day period in September after a man was allegedly stabbed near an Asda Express service station on Wolverhampton Road, leaving him seriously injured. View our timeline below to see all the times West Midlands Police has brought in Section 60 powers over the past 12 months.
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April 06, 2025 13:40 UTC