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I didn't suffer heart attack, says Inzamam

I didn't suffer heart attack, says Inzamam

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Pakistan's former Test captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has denied reports that he suffered a heart attack, saying that his cardiac issues were detected during a health check-up that he underwent due to an upset stomach.

ED grills Rahul Gandhi for over 11 hours on Day 5; issues no fresh summons

ED grills Rahul Gandhi for over 11 hours on Day 5; issues no fresh summons

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

He has not been issued fresh summons and it is understood that his questioning has ended, at least for now.

Reeling under high prices? Finance ministry says it's downside to growth

Reeling under high prices? Finance ministry says it's downside to growth

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'While intensification of fuel prices and broad-based domestic cost pass-through pressures is a downside risk, core inflation is expected to strengthen further as demand recovers to pre-Covid levels,' the ministry said on Friday.

Kerala reports India's first monkeypox case, Centre rushes high-level team

Kerala reports India's first monkeypox case, Centre rushes high-level team

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

A person who returned to Kerala from abroad and was hospitalised after showing signs of monkeypox tested positive for the disease, state Health Minister Veena George said on Thursday.

Mamata very close to me: Ganguly after hosting Shah

Mamata very close to me: Ganguly after hosting Shah

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Shah's visit to Ganguly's home had fuelled speculation that the he would join politics soon.

COVID infected KKR keeper Seifert to be treated in Chennai

COVID infected KKR keeper Seifert to be treated in Chennai

Rediff.com8 May 2021

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chief executive David White said Seifert had returned seven negative tests in the 10 days leading up to his pre-departure protocols, and was confident he would be receiving the best of care from his franchise.

Maha social worker Sindhutai Sapkal, 'orphan children's mother', dies

Maha social worker Sindhutai Sapkal, 'orphan children's mother', dies

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Renowned social worker Sindhutai Sapkal, fondly known as 'orphan children's mother', died following a heart attack at a private hospital here, doctors said.

5 COVID-19 patients die in fire at Rajkot hospital

5 COVID-19 patients die in fire at Rajkot hospital

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

The fire broke out around 12.30 am in the ICU ward located on the first floor of the four-storey Uday Shivanand Hospital in Anand Bungalow Chowk area, where around 31 patients were admitted.

SC slams govt's vaccination policy as 'prima facie arbitrary'

SC slams govt's vaccination policy as 'prima facie arbitrary'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to place on record all relevant documents and file notings reflecting its thinking culminating in the COVID-19 vaccination policy, and the purchase history till date of all jabs including Covaxin, Covishield and Sputnik V.

HC asks hospital not to discharge Hany Babu till June 1

HC asks hospital not to discharge Hany Babu till June 1

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday asked the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai not to discharge Delhi University associate professor Hany Babu, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, till June 1 and sought a medical report on his condition and treatment given to him.

PFI hartal against NIA action turns violent in Kerala, several hurt

PFI hartal against NIA action turns violent in Kerala, several hurt

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Sporadic incidents of violence were reported in various parts of Kerala as the dawn-to-dusk hartal called by radical Islamic outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) was underway.

Ex-IPS officer A A Khan, who founded Mumbai ATS, dead

Ex-IPS officer A A Khan, who founded Mumbai ATS, dead

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The celebrated police officer was also involved in numerous operations against gangsters in Mumbai and terrorists during his decades-long career.

'Worst of second wave may be behind us'

'Worst of second wave may be behind us'

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'We are seeing 50% fewer cases now.' 'It is primarily due to the lockdown.'

'Go Corona Go' fame Union minister tests Covid +ve

'Go Corona Go' fame Union minister tests Covid +ve

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The Republican Party of India leader has been admitted to a private hospital in south Mumbai.

Maha to divert 3 lakh Covaxin doses meant for 18-44 to 45+

Maha to divert 3 lakh Covaxin doses meant for 18-44 to 45+

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Tope said only 35,000 vials of Covaxin are currently available with the state government for administering the second dose to the people above 45 years.

Two ATKMB players test COVID positive before postponement of AFC Cup matches

Two ATKMB players test COVID positive before postponement of AFC Cup matches

Rediff.com9 May 2021

ATKMB were scheduled to leave for Maldives on Monday but that plan stands cancelled after the AFC's announcement, which did not specify why the games were being postponed.

Focus on hospitals as India braces for Covid third wave

Focus on hospitals as India braces for Covid third wave

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The health system is trying to ensure that it isn't caught by surprise -- the way it was last time. So, hectic preparations are on.

Mumbai mayor finds COVID vaccines stored in normal fridge at hotel

Mumbai mayor finds COVID vaccines stored in normal fridge at hotel

Rediff.com30 May 2021

The mayor conducted the inspection at The Lalit Hotel in Andheri East, during which some Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation officials accompanied her.

Over 9,500 booster doses of COVID-19 given on Day 1

Over 9,500 booster doses of COVID-19 given on Day 1

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

A total of 9,674 precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered in the 18-59 years age-group on the first day on Sunday taking the cumulative doses given in the country to 185.74 crore, the Union health ministry said.

RT-PCR test must at Mumbai airport for passengers from at-risk

RT-PCR test must at Mumbai airport for passengers from at-risk

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

A day earlier confusion was created due to misinterpretation of revised guidelines by a civic official who had said that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had made rapid RT-PCR test compulsory for all the international passengers landing at the Mumbai airport, sources said.

Apollo, Fortis, Max announce limited vaccine drive for 18-44 yr olds

Apollo, Fortis, Max announce limited vaccine drive for 18-44 yr olds

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Three big private hospital chains -- Apollo, Fortis and Max -- on Friday announced the launch of Covid-19 immunisation drive for the 18-44 age group at limited centres in the country from May 1 while the Delhi government said it will start the vaccination exercise once it receives doses from the manufacturers.

Sputnik V jabs to be available in 9 more cities across India

Sputnik V jabs to be available in 9 more cities across India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V vaccine will be available in nine more cities across India, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Baddi, Kolhapur and Miryalaguda, informed the official twitter handle of Sputnik V.

Satav's last rites performed at native place in Maharashtra

Satav's last rites performed at native place in Maharashtra

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The mortal remains of Congress MP Rajeev Satav, who died after recovering from COVID-19, were consigned to flames with state honours at his native place Kalamnuri in Maharashtra's Hingoli district.

Free COVID-19 vaccine in Delhi to all above 18

Free COVID-19 vaccine in Delhi to all above 18

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Kejriwal said COVID-19 vaccines should have one price and appealed to the Centre to bring down the price.

Cyrus Mistry, former Tata Sons head, killed in car crash near Mumbai

Cyrus Mistry, former Tata Sons head, killed in car crash near Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry was on Sunday killed in a road accident after his car hit a divider in Maharashtra's Palghar district neighbouring Mumbai, a police official said.

Another hospital, another fire; 15 die in Virar ICU blaze

Another hospital, another fire; 15 die in Virar ICU blaze

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

The tragedy comes two days after 22 COVID-19 patients who were either on ventilator or oxygen support, suffocated to death when their oxygen supply stopped suddenly due to a malfunction in the main storage at a civic hospital in Nashik.

Funeral service for Stan Swamy held at Mumbai church

Funeral service for Stan Swamy held at Mumbai church

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The church authorities said Swamy's body will be cremated in Mumbai after completing certain formalities and his ashes will be taken to Ranchi and Jamshedpur in Jharkhand, the state where he was based.

SP removed, SHO suspended over suicide of doctor in Rajasthan

SP removed, SHO suspended over suicide of doctor in Rajasthan

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Dr Archana Sharma committed suicide on Tuesday due to alleged harassment after police filed an FIR against her under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code.

State funeral for Paswan, flag to fly at half mast today

State funeral for Paswan, flag to fly at half mast today

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

"The national flag will be flown at half mast on October 9 in Delhi and capitals of all states and UTs where it is regularly flown, and also on the day of the funeral at the place where the funeral takes place," a home ministry spokesperson said.

Mandatory quarantine for Covid+ fliers at Delhi airport

Mandatory quarantine for Covid+ fliers at Delhi airport

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

The Delhi government had earlier declared that random testing of coronavirus will be held across airports, railway and bus stations.

Dose shortage hits vaccination drive in Mumbai

Dose shortage hits vaccination drive in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Several vaccination centres across Mumbai, including a jumbo COVID-19 facility in business district BKC, suspended inoculation on Friday morning due to a shortage of doses, BMC sources said.

Private insurers want standard rates for treatment

Private insurers want standard rates for treatment

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Cost of the diagnostic test for Covid-19 has been fixed at Rs 4,500 per test by the government. Hospitals, however, do not think this is feasible.

Vaccine policy discriminatory: Sonia to PM

Vaccine policy discriminatory: Sonia to PM

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

In a letter to the prime minister, the Congress chief alleged that the new vaccine policy implies that the central government has abdicated its responsibility of providing free vaccine to all Indians between 18 and 45 years of age.

'COVID-19 situation in Dhoni's family under control'

'COVID-19 situation in Dhoni's family under control'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Dhoni's were admitted to the hospital after testing positive for the highly contagious virus on Wednesday.

'Visakhapatnam gas tragedy is NOT another Bhopal'

'Visakhapatnam gas tragedy is NOT another Bhopal'

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'All is well in Visakhapatnam for now.'

11 Covid patients killed in fire at Ahmednagar civil hospital's ICU

11 Covid patients killed in fire at Ahmednagar civil hospital's ICU

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

The blaze erupted around 11 am in the intensive care unit (ICU), where 20 COVID-19 patients were undergoing treatment.

Pune scribe dies at COVID-19 facility, inquiry ordered

Pune scribe dies at COVID-19 facility, inquiry ordered

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

State BJP president Chandrakant Patil blamed "insensitive and lackadaisical" approach of the administration for the incident.

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

As India learns to 'live' with COVID-19, hospitals brace for new normal

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Most feel as the movement of people normalises, the in-patient volumes in hospitals will grow and by the end of May, occupancy should be around 50 per cent, and 75 per cent over a period of time.

'We can do 50 lakh vaccinations per day'

'We can do 50 lakh vaccinations per day'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

'We have 25,000 private hospitals participating in this exercise and if each of these hospitals does 200 vaccinations per day, that makes it 50 lakhs.'

Fire at Prabhas, Saif's Adipurush set, 1 injured

Fire at Prabhas, Saif's Adipurush set, 1 injured

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

A major fire broke out at the set of Adipurush, a film starring actors Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan, in suburban Goregaon on Tuesday afternoon.