News for '-intensive-care-units'

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

One Chinese source informed ANI that 10 million new infections are probably occurring daily in China.

COVID-19 recoveries in India cross 32 lakh, fatality rate drops to 1.7%

COVID-19 recoveries in India cross 32 lakh, fatality rate drops to 1.7%

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

According to the ministry, five states are contributing 60 per cent of the total cases with Maharashtra at the top accounting for 21.6 per cent cases, followed by Andhra Pradesh with 11.8 per cent, Tamil Nadu 11 per cent, Karnataka 9.5 per cent and Uttar Pradesh 6.3 per cent.

Do you have a hospital cash benefit plan?

Do you have a hospital cash benefit plan?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Make sure you read the policy wording. Some policies cover pre-existing diseases while others don't. Many need a minimum 24-hour hospitalisation, advises Bindisha Sarang.

B'luru: 3-month-old battles for life after torture by dad

B'luru: 3-month-old battles for life after torture by dad

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

A three-month-old baby girl is battling for life at a government hospital in Bengaluru after being allegedly tortured by her father.

Rajnikanth in ICU: Wish him a speedy recovery!

Rajnikanth in ICU: Wish him a speedy recovery!

Rediff.com19 May 2011

The actor is responding positively to treatment, say doctors.

India will fight, live, work and win as one: PM

India will fight, live, work and win as one: PM

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Some people, for their selfish interests, dislike a strong government, he said. BJP workers need to tell people the benefits of a strong government, he added.

Little improvement in baby Falak's condition

Little improvement in baby Falak's condition

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

The two-year-old baby has been put on life-support system, while doctors are finding it hard to assess the long-term repercussions of her head injuries. Priyanka reports.

One month on, Charu Khandal can breathe with some help

One month on, Charu Khandal can breathe with some help

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Ra.One animator Charu Khandal is still in ICU but is showing signs of improvement.

Bal Thackeray to remain in hospital for two-three days

Bal Thackeray to remain in hospital for two-three days

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, who has been in a local hospital for a week, would remain there for another two-thee days, doctors attending him said.

In Haryana, woman raped in ICU after delivering a baby

In Haryana, woman raped in ICU after delivering a baby

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

In a shocking incident a policeman's wife was allegedly raped by an unidentified person, at the Intensive Care Unit of a private hospital in Chandigarh on Saturday night.

Israeli embassy car blast: Injured diplomat in ICU

Israeli embassy car blast: Injured diplomat in ICU

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

An Israeli diplomat, who was in an embassy car that was target of suspected terror attack, suffered splinter injuries and was admitted to a private hospital on Monday evening.

Rower Dattu Bhokanal crashes out in quarter-finals

Rower Dattu Bhokanal crashes out in quarter-finals

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Indian rower Dattu Baban Bhokanal finished fourth in the quarter-finals of the men's single sculls to be out of medal reckoning in the Rio Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday. Bhokanal clocked 6:59.89 to cover a distance of 2000m, little more than six seconds behind the third and last qualifier from the quarterfinal 4, Natan Wegrzycki-Szymczyk (6:53.52) from Poland.

Sonia Gandhi recovering in ICU after surgery

Sonia Gandhi recovering in ICU after surgery

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Congress President Sonia Gandhi is recovering in the Intensive Care Unit of a US hospital where she underwent successful surgery for an undisclosed ailment.

'Insurmountable hurdle': Stan Swamy challenges UAPA provision on bail

'Insurmountable hurdle': Stan Swamy challenges UAPA provision on bail

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Swamy said section 43D(5) of the UAPA was violative of the accused person's fundamental right to life and liberty as guaranteed by the Constitution even as the high court on Saturday extended the stay of the 84-year-old Jesuit priest at a private hospital in Mumbai till July 6.

Regulator asks traders to stock 55 ICU drugs

Regulator asks traders to stock 55 ICU drugs

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

This is apart from the requirement to stock hydroxychloroquine (200 mg) and Azithromycin (500 mg) tablets for patients requiring ICU management, asymptomatic healthcare workers and asymptomatic household contacts of positive cases.

Ramdev ends 7-day fast, admitted to ICU

Ramdev ends 7-day fast, admitted to ICU

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Doctors have suggested immediate hospitalisation of yoga guru Ramdev whose indefinite fast against corruption and black money entered seventh day today as his health parameters continued to remain "worrisome".

Pakistan batting great Hanif Mohammad passes away

Pakistan batting great Hanif Mohammad passes away

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Pakistan's legendary former captain and batsman Hanif Mohammad, who held the record for the longest innings in Test cricket, passed away on Thursday after a prolonged battle with lung cancer. A spokesman for the Aga Khan Hospital, where he was being treated, confirmed that Hanif passed away at the age of 81.

Delta variant now reported in 85 countries: WHO

Delta variant now reported in 85 countries: WHO

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

The WHO said the four current 'Variants of Concern' being monitored closely - Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta - are widespread and have been detected in all WHO regions.

Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh passes away

Ghazal maestro Jagjit Singh passes away

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

The singer was admitted to Lilavati hospital last week due to brain hemorrhage.

Rajnikanth is stable, says wife, hospital

Rajnikanth is stable, says wife, hospital

Rediff.com19 May 2011

The actor was shifted to ICU for recurrent respiratory infection and gastro-intestinal problems last night.

India's sprint legend Milkha Singh passes away

India's sprint legend Milkha Singh passes away

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Indian sprint legend Milkha Singh died on Friday after a month-long battle with COVID-19, during which he lost his former national volleyball captain wife Nirmal Kaur to the same ailment.

May Prabhu Shri Ram give Kalyan Singhji space at his feet: Modi

May Prabhu Shri Ram give Kalyan Singhji space at his feet: Modi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

May Prabhu Ram give strength to his family in the hour of sadness to bear the loss. May Prabhu Ram give consolation to people in the country who believe in his values, ideals, culture and traditions," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said wile praying tribute to Kalyan Singh.

Sasikala's parole plea to meet ailing husband rejected

Sasikala's parole plea to meet ailing husband rejected

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

The jailed All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader had applied for 15-day parole on Monday, seeking temporary release to attend to her ailing husband, M Natarajan, 74, who is in the liver intensive care unit of a corporate hospital.

Sukhram shifted to hospital again

Sukhram shifted to hospital again

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

Former Union minister Sukhram has been again moved to the Intensive Care Unit of a city hospital as doctors said his condition deteriorated soon after he moved to Tihar jail on Saturday to serve a three-year sentence in the 1993 telecom scam case. The Supreme Court is likely to hear his bail plea on Monday.

Sai Baba's health sparks succession rumour

Sai Baba's health sparks succession rumour

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

As of now there are two names in the succession race. There is Ratnakar Raju, who is Baba's nephew, and Chakravarthi, a retired IAS officer. Both are members of the Sathya Sai Central trust.

'There was no need for police to open fire'

'There was no need for police to open fire'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Bullets don't seem to have dented the intent of residents of Maval taluka, protesting against land acquisition. In fact, the killing of four of their fellow agitationists in the police action has only made their resolve stronger. N Ganesh reports

Dilip Kumar admitted to hospital

Dilip Kumar admitted to hospital

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

The 86-year-old thespian was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Indraprasth Apollo Hospital late Thursday night, hospital sources said.

Chennai: Teen shot dead for trespassing Army area

Chennai: Teen shot dead for trespassing Army area

Rediff.com3 Jul 2011

A 13-year-old boy was shot at allegedly by army personnel when he trespassed into their area at the Island Grounds locality on Sunday, triggering protests from locals. Police said Dilshan has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of a government hospital.

Sasikala visits husband Natarajan at hospital

Sasikala visits husband Natarajan at hospital

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

The AIADMK leader's car briefly halted in front of a Ganesha temple in Kotturpuram and she prayed from inside the vehicle as used to be done by Jaya.

Rajini in ICU in Singapore, condition stable

Rajini in ICU in Singapore, condition stable

Rediff.com29 May 2011

Superstar Rajinikanth has been admitted to the intensive care unit at the Mount Elizabeth Hospital, where his condition is said to be stable but before leaving Chennai he left behind a voice message promising his fans that he will be back soon.

US mourns 'a true giant' Holbrooke's demise

US mourns 'a true giant' Holbrooke's demise

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Mourning the death of Richard Holbrooke, the United States special envoy to Af-Pak region, President Barack Obama on Tuesday described him as one of the true giants of American foreign policy who has made the country stronger, safer and more respected.

Af-Pak envoy Holbrooke remains critical

Af-Pak envoy Holbrooke remains critical

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Richard Holbrooke, the special United States envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, remained in critical condition on Monday following a surgery to repair a torn aorta at the George Washington Hospital in Washington. Holbrooke, 69, was admitted to the intensive care unit of the hospital on Friday after he fell ill at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the State Department. Obama's point man for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Holbrooke underwent a surgery on Saturday.

Obama's Af-Pak envoy Holbrooke critical

Obama's Af-Pak envoy Holbrooke critical

Rediff.com11 Dec 2010

Holbrooke was admitted to the intensive care unit of the nearby George Washington University and was being treated for blood clot, the ABC news reported.

Rajnikanth in hospital with allergic bronchitis

Rajnikanth in hospital with allergic bronchitis

Rediff.com5 May 2011

The superstar is being treated for allergic bronchitis and high fever.

Instead of leg, Bihar doctor wrongly operates gallbladder

Instead of leg, Bihar doctor wrongly operates gallbladder

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Commenting of the wrong surgery that the patient underwent, Bihar Health Minister Ashwani Kumar Choubey said that it was not a big thing. M I Khan reports.

Sonia shifted out of ICU, to return in 2-3 weeks

Sonia shifted out of ICU, to return in 2-3 weeks

Rediff.com6 Aug 2011

"Sonia Gandhi remained in the ICU for 24 hours and has thereafter been moved out. Her family has expressed gratitude on her behalf for all the messages and good wishes that have been sent to her," Congress media department head Janardhan Dwivedi said in a statement on Saturday.

Nityananda admitted to hospital after chest pain

Nityananda admitted to hospital after chest pain

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Controversial self-styled godman Nityananda Swami, arrested on rape and other charges, was admitted to a hospital in Bangalore on Monday night after he complained of 'severe chest pain,' hospital sources said.

Feroz Khan's condition is said to be stable

Feroz Khan's condition is said to be stable

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Nothing is known about the type of ailment for which the actor/director has been admitted.

Pacheco complains of chest pain, hospitalised

Pacheco complains of chest pain, hospitalised

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

On the run for nearly a month, Goa's former Tourism Minister Fransisco Mickey Pacheco on Saturday surrendered before the Sessions Court in Margao in connection with the death of his friend Nadia Torrado.

Former vice president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat dead

Former vice president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat dead

Rediff.com15 May 2010

Former vice president Bhairon Singh Shekhawat died on Saturday, two days after he was admitted to a hospital in Jaipur after he complained of uneasiness and breathing problems. Shekhawat, 87, breathed his last at 11.10 am at the Swai Man Singh Hospital. Shekhawat's condition deteriorated today morning and he was put on ventilator, said Ashok Pangaria, another doctor at the hospital. The former vice president was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit on the night of May 13.