News for 'AIIMS Delhi'

AAP MLA, 2 others injured in attack by unidentified persons

AAP MLA, 2 others injured in attack by unidentified persons

Rediff.com8 May 2016

"Murderous attack on AAP MLA, Kartar Singh Tanwar. Chhatarpur. Driver is injured. Attackers were carrying pistol. Kartar is safe," senior party leader Ashutosh tweeted.

6-year-old boy found dead in water tank in private school

6-year-old boy found dead in water tank in private school

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

A six- year-old student of a prominent private school in South Delhi was found dead in a water tank under the school's amphitheatre on Saturday.

Former home minister Buta Singh passes away

Former home minister Buta Singh passes away

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

The senior Congress leader was in a coma since October last year, when he was admitted to AIIMS after he suffered a brain haemorrhage.

Jaitley: 'First satyagrahi' against Emergency

Jaitley: 'First satyagrahi' against Emergency

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Jaitley gathered a group of people and burnt an effigy of then prime minister Indira Gandhi, making him, in his own words, the 'first satyagrahi' against the Emergency.

Coronavirus cases climb to 34 in India; PM holds review meet

Coronavirus cases climb to 34 in India; PM holds review meet

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Three more positive cases of novel coronavirus have been reported in India.

SC puts Unnao order on hold; CBI forms additional team

SC puts Unnao order on hold; CBI forms additional team

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The apex court will on Monday take a call on moving the woman and her lawyer to AIIMS in Delhi, it said.

LK Advani's wife Kamla Advani passes away

LK Advani's wife Kamla Advani passes away

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Kamla Advani, the wife of Bharatiya Janata Party veteran L K Advani, died on Wednesday at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences due to heart failure.

'India's daughter' Geeta returns home after nearly 15 years

'India's daughter' Geeta returns home after nearly 15 years

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The 23-year-old girl was found sitting alone on the Samjhauta Express by the Pakistan Rangers 15 years ago at the Lahore railway station.

Sushma seeks death penalty in child rape cases

Sushma seeks death penalty in child rape cases

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

Expressing anguish over the brutal rape of a five-year-old girl in Delhi, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj on Saturday demanded capital punishment in child rape cases and those involving brutality and barbarity and said the new anti-rape law be made more stringent.

Indian Universities: Who's the next Harvard in waiting?

Indian Universities: Who's the next Harvard in waiting?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

A perceptible shift is seen in the way the young breed of edupreneurs look at the universities they have inherited. Is it for the better?

'Decision to send rape victim to Singapore not political'

'Decision to send rape victim to Singapore not political'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

The government on Saturday maintained that the decision of airlifting the Delhi gangrape victim to Singapore was in the interest of the patient and not a political decision.

JNU students baton-charged on way to Raisina Hill

JNU students baton-charged on way to Raisina Hill

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The students have been protesting against hostel fee hike. They had sought appointment with the Prez.

Large COVID-19 outbreaks noticed in particular locations: Govt

Large COVID-19 outbreaks noticed in particular locations: Govt

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The government also said the coronavirus tracking app Aarogya Setu is secure as it has been designed keeping in mind the privacy of people and is playing a crucial role in India's fight against COVID-19.

'JNU violence was planned by Left to blame ABVP'

'JNU violence was planned by Left to blame ABVP'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'They are ABVP-phobic people. Tomorrow, they will say the US attack on Iran is because of the ABVP.'

Crime Branch to probe missing JNU student's case

Crime Branch to probe missing JNU student's case

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

"A few days back, Najeeb's mother had met Home Minister Rajnath Singh and requested for a CBI probe in the matter. In order to get a different perspective on the case and have a fresh look at the evidence, the matter was transferred from South District to Crime Branch yesterday," another senior officer said.

Sunanda death: Foreign angle probe 'work of fiction', say cops

Sunanda death: Foreign angle probe 'work of fiction', say cops

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

The Delhi police on Tuesday dubbed as 'work of fiction' speculation about their probing any foreign angle in the mysterious death of former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda.

Jaitley's contributions to public life will be remembered forever: Sonia

Jaitley's contributions to public life will be remembered forever: Sonia

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Gandhi expressed deep pain and distress at the passing away of Jaitley.

'How can you chain a human being like an animal?'

'How can you chain a human being like an animal?'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'People ask me from where I get the strength to fight this battle. I really do not know.' 'Perhaps God is giving me the strength as I am fighting for truth.'

Narasimha Rao turns 84

Narasimha Rao turns 84

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

The former prime minister was discharged from AIIMS for a few hours to celebrate his birthday.

Raghuvansh Singh: An astute lawmaker

Raghuvansh Singh: An astute lawmaker

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

It was under his stewardship of the Union Rural Development Ministry that NREGA, the flagship rural livelihood scheme, was implemented.

Day after quitting RJD, Raghuvansh reaches out to Nitish

Day after quitting RJD, Raghuvansh reaches out to Nitish

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

In his letter to Kumar, the veteran leader has made a series of suggestions including an amendment in Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Gurantee Act, bringing Lord Buddha's begging bowl from Kabul and hoisting tricolor at Vaishali, the land of world's first Republic.

Amit Shah assures statehood to J-K at appropriate time

Amit Shah assures statehood to J-K at appropriate time

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Replying to a discussion on the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, he also slammed some Opposition members for their claim that the proposed law negates the hopes of the region getting back its erstwhile statehood.

When the country's doctors went on strike

When the country's doctors went on strike

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Resident Doctors' Association of the AIIMS in Delhi, which earlier decided not to join the strike, announced withdrawal of all non-essential services from noon after a junior doctor at its trauma centre was assaulted in the early hours of Monday.

J-K civic polls 'moment of pride' for India: Modi

J-K civic polls 'moment of pride' for India: Modi

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Launching the Ayushman Bharat scheme via a video-conference to extend health insurance benefits to all residents of Jammu and Kashmir, he said the three-tier panchayat system has fully taken shape in the UT, describing it as a realisation of Mahatma Gandhi's dream of 'gram swaraj' (village self-rule).

Jaitley tells PM he can't be in new government

Jaitley tells PM he can't be in new government

Rediff.com29 May 2019

In the four-paragraph letter, Jaitley said he had orally informed Modi about his desire not to be a part of the new BJP government to enable him to concentrate on treatment and health.

Reports of Jaitley's deteriorating health false: Govt

Reports of Jaitley's deteriorating health false: Govt

Rediff.com26 May 2019

'Reports in a section of media regarding Union Minister Shri Arun Jaitley's health condition are false and baseless. Media is advised to stay clear of rumour mongering,' Government Spokesman Sitanshu Kar tweeted.

Police raises reward for info on Najeeb to Rs 5 lakh

Police raises reward for info on Najeeb to Rs 5 lakh

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

The case was last week transferred from South District to the Crime Branch.

Faced discrimination in college? Tell us!

Faced discrimination in college? Tell us!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Have you experienced discrimination in your college or educational institution because of your caste? How did you cope with the incident? Did you break down, weep, or did you stand your ground and face the offenders with courage and grace? Speak up!

India sees 22,752 new COVID-19 cases, 482 deaths in one day

India sees 22,752 new COVID-19 cases, 482 deaths in one day

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The death toll climbed to 20,642, the updated data at 8 am showed. Amid surging cases, the health ministry said it has roped in specialist doctors from the AIIMS here to provide expert guidance and knowledge support on COVID-19 to doctors manning ICUs in state hospitals, in an effort to reduce the fatality rate.

India's COVID-19 toll tops 14,000; govt cites low mortality rate

India's COVID-19 toll tops 14,000; govt cites low mortality rate

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The number of recoveries also surged with 2,48,189 patients cured so far, while there were 1,78,014 active cases, according to the updated official figures at 8 am.

COVID-19: Is the worst over in India?

COVID-19: Is the worst over in India?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'The worst is possibly over because too many of us may already be infected.'

India set to begin world's biggest vaccination drive

India set to begin world's biggest vaccination drive

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

A total of 3,006 session sites across all states and union territories will be virtually connected during the launch at 10.30 am by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and around 100 beneficiaries will be vaccinated at each session site.

UP cabinet minister Kamal Rani succumbs to COVID-19

UP cabinet minister Kamal Rani succumbs to COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

The Technical Education minister, who tested positive for COVID-19 on July 18 and is the first minister in the state to succumb to the disease, breathed her last at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPIMS).

In UP, PM Modi asks to shun casteism, silent on Dalit atrocities

In UP, PM Modi asks to shun casteism, silent on Dalit atrocities

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

PM Modi on Friday pitched for a BJP govt in UP to promote politics of development but skipped any mention of the raging controversy surrounding Dalits.

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani argues her case!

Sheena Bora Case: Indrani argues her case!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Dressed in pink, her hands flying about in eloquent gestures, excitement on her face, Indrani made quite a picture. There was pin-drop silence as she made strong points about why nothing in the hearings had uncovered anything against her. She spoke about there being "Not a shred of evidence... No scientific evidence because it didn't happen!"

'Even if a third wave comes, we must keep it to a ripple rather let it surge to a tidal wave'

'Even if a third wave comes, we must keep it to a ripple rather let it surge to a tidal wave'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

'A third wave is possible, but we must try to restrict it to a low level by adopting all personal protection and public policy measures to prevent viral transmission, while speeding up vaccination.'

Police to conduct narco-test on Ghandy

Police to conduct narco-test on Ghandy

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Thursday gave a green signal to a narco-analysis on top Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy who had earlier opposed the move by the Delhi police before a Delhi court, citing his illness.

Main suspect in battered baby case arrested

Main suspect in battered baby case arrested

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

Making a breakthrough in the battered baby Falak case, the Delhi police on Saturday arrested the prime suspect, who allegedly handed over the child to his 14-year-old girlfriend. Taxi driver Raj Kumar was arrested early on Saturday morning after weeks of manhunt. The police have been on the lookout for Kumar since January 18, when the minor girl got the baby admitted to AIIMS. The girl, who is allegedly involved in a prostitution racket, was also arrested along with Kumar.

NRHM scam accused's health deteriorates

NRHM scam accused's health deteriorates

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Senior Indian Administrative Service officer Pradeep Sharma, an accused in the National Rural Health Mission scam, who is lodged in the Dasna jail in Ghaziabad, developed severe pain in his back and was shifted to a separate barrack.

Cash-for-votes: Amar Singh's interim bail extended by a day

Cash-for-votes: Amar Singh's interim bail extended by a day

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

Rajya Sabha member of Parliament Amar Singh's interim bail in 2008 cash-for-vote scam was extended till Wednesday by a Delhi court. Special judge Sangita Dhingra Sehgal extended Singh's interim bail for a day while reserving for Wednesday her order on his regular bail.