News for 'All India Institute of Medical Sciences'

Budget 2025: Grassroot Level Implementation Is Necessary

Budget 2025: Grassroot Level Implementation Is Necessary

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Simplifying investment policies at the micro level and introducing a time-bound framework will be critical for India's growth targets, notes Krishna Ella.

26-year-old Indian doctoral student shot dead inside car in US

26-year-old Indian doctoral student shot dead inside car in US

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Adlakha was transported to UC Medical Center where he was in critical condition and was pronounced dead two days later.

Fodder scam case: J'khand HC defers hearing into Lalu's petition

Fodder scam case: J'khand HC defers hearing into Lalu's petition

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

73-year-old Prasad is in custody following his conviction and sentence by a Central Bureau of Investigation court in February in a fodder scam case involving embezzlement of over Rs 139 crore from Doranda treasury.

The truth about promotions in AIIMS

The truth about promotions in AIIMS

Rediff.com13 Dec 2006

Legislators and influential persons in the government contact senior faculty members for health problems, and the faculty members in turn, take advantage of their contact to influence their own selections and promotions.

Uttarakhand: 10 killed as tempo traveller plunges into Alaknanda river

Uttarakhand: 10 killed as tempo traveller plunges into Alaknanda river

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Nagnyal said 26 people were in the vehicle and most of them were residents of Delhi. Ten people died in the accident, the IG said.

Protein vs Junk Food: What Is India Spending More On?

Protein vs Junk Food: What Is India Spending More On?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Food budgets in urban areas spent less on protein as compared to beverages and processed foods, reveals the Household Consumption Expenditure survey data for 2023-24.

Manmohan Singh recuperating well from Covid: Cong

Manmohan Singh recuperating well from Covid: Cong

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

"Singh is stable and is progressing well. He has had no episodes of fever," Congress general secretary and chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said.

Human trials of Covaxin set to begin at AIIMS, Odisha institute

Human trials of Covaxin set to begin at AIIMS, Odisha institute

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

AIIMS-Delhi is among the 12 sites selected by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) for conducting Phase I and II randomised, double-blind and placebo-controlled clinical trials of Covaxin.

COVID-19 vaccine by Oct-Nov: Serum Institute CEO

COVID-19 vaccine by Oct-Nov: Serum Institute CEO

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Poonawalla, during an interaction with Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik through a video conference, expressed optimism that the COVID-19 vaccine could be ready by October-November this year and the next phase of the trial can start in mid-August in India. According to a press note released by the CMO, Poonawalla has informed that the Oxford University vaccine has shown promising results in the first phase trial.

2 CRPF jawans killed in insurgent attack in Manipur

2 CRPF jawans killed in insurgent attack in Manipur

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

The militants attacked an India Reserve Battalion camp at Naranseina in the Moirang police station area, they said.

DNA samples of hair, bones recovered match Shraddha's father

DNA samples of hair, bones recovered match Shraddha's father

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The bones and hair were recovered during searches from forest areas of Delhi NCR including Gurgaon and Mehrauli, the police said.

DNA delays deepen agony for families of AI plane crash victims

DNA delays deepen agony for families of AI plane crash victims

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

They were asked to wait for 72 hours, but the deadline passed on Sunday and the wait seems endless.

9 patients die daily at India's top government hospital

9 patients die daily at India's top government hospital

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Nine patients die on an average daily at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences while undergoing treatment, according to a Right To Information query.

Union Health minister meets Dr Manmohan Singh at AIIMS

Union Health minister meets Dr Manmohan Singh at AIIMS

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

In a tweet in Hindi, Mandaviya said that he met former prime minister Manmohan Singh at AIIMS, New Delhi and enquired about his health.

Move ailing CPI-M leader from Srinagar to AIIMS, orders SC

Move ailing CPI-M leader from Srinagar to AIIMS, orders SC

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

The bench sought a reply within one week and posted the matter for further hearing on September 16.

She hadn't done...: Puja Khedkar's father defends her

She hadn't done...: Puja Khedkar's father defends her

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

About the 34-year-old officer's alleged misuse of power, including the use of a private luxury car with a VIP number plate and red-blue beacon, during her tenure at the Pune collector's office, Dilip said she had taken permission for everything.

Amit Shah discharged from AIIMS

Amit Shah discharged from AIIMS

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

The AIIMS had said in a statement on Saturday that "he has recovered and is likely to be discharged in a short time".

President Kovind undergoes bypass surgery at AIIMS

President Kovind undergoes bypass surgery at AIIMS

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in a tweet that he had spoken to the director of AIIMS to enquire about President Kovind's health.

Mentally challenged researcher abducted, gang-raped in Delhi, 3 held

Mentally challenged researcher abducted, gang-raped in Delhi, 3 held

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The police said the woman has a postgraduate degree in social work from Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneswar, has been a research fellow, and has over eight years of experience in the social sector.

Plane crash: 9 days on, process to identity victims continues

Plane crash: 9 days on, process to identity victims continues

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Ahmedabad-based filmmaker Mahesh Jirawala, who was reported missing following the June 12 air crash, the matching of DNA samples confirmed that he died in the catastrophe, following which his mortal remains were handed over to his family.

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Considering the competition, engineering aspirants should ideally consider taking a minimum of five to seven entrance exams to maximise their chances of success and broaden their options when it comes to college, says rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

AIIMS rules out murder in Sushant death case

AIIMS rules out murder in Sushant death case

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

"There were no injuries over the body other than hanging. There were no marks of struggle/scuffle in the body and clothes of the deceased," said Dr Gupta who is chairman of the AIIMS Forensic Medical Board comprising seven doctors.

Renowned folk singer and Padma recipient Sharda Sinha dies at 72

Renowned folk singer and Padma recipient Sharda Sinha dies at 72

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Sinha, who pioneered and popularised the rich folk traditions of Bihar beyond its borders, was undergoing treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences-Delhi for multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer.

Train crash: Govt school used as morgue demolished

Train crash: Govt school used as morgue demolished

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The demolition was being carried out in presence of the school managing committee (SMC) members and Public Works Department officials.

EC reviews Covid, law and order situation in poll-bound states

EC reviews Covid, law and order situation in poll-bound states

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The poll panel carried out a "complete review" of the Covid status and took inputs from medical experts on "safety measures to be ensured" during campaigning and polling.

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The first COVID-19 vaccine shots in India were given on Saturday to nearly two lakh frontline healthcare and sanitary workers as Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled out the world's largest inoculation drive against the pandemic that has caused 1,52,093 deaths and upended millions of lives in the country.

Delhi's Air Is Forcing People To Migrate

Delhi's Air Is Forcing People To Migrate

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Some residents have already taken this step to relocate, either temporarily or permanently, some to their native places and others to clean-air destinations like Goa and Himachal Pradesh.

Ex-CJI Khehar, dancer Shobana among 68 conferred Padma awards

Ex-CJI Khehar, dancer Shobana among 68 conferred Padma awards

Rediff.com27 May 2025

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the coveted Padma awards on 68 eminent personalities, including former Chief Justice of India Jagdish Singh Khehar, dancer Shobana Chandrakumar, actor Anant Nag, and Vice Chancellor of King George's Medical University Soniya Nityanand. The awards were given in various disciplines and fields, including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, and civil service. The Padma Vibhushan was awarded to Justice (retd) Khehar for public affairs, while nine individuals received the Padma Bhushan. The Padma Shri was awarded to leading immunologist and KGMU VC Nityanand, footballer Inivalappil Mani Vijayan, singer Ashwini Bhide Deshpande, actor Ashok Laxman Saraf, mask maker Reba Kanta Mahanta, and musician Ricky Gyan Kej, among others.

A salute and a kiss: Tearful adieu to Inspector Wani

A salute and a kiss: Tearful adieu to Inspector Wani

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Loud wails rent the air at the Police Lines area in Srinagar as soon as the tricolour-draped coffin of Inspector Masroor Ahmad Wani was brought for a wreath laying ceremony.

Hundreds pay last respects to Naveen, family donates body to medical college

Hundreds pay last respects to Naveen, family donates body to medical college

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

The 21-year-old final year student at Kharkiv National Medical University had died on March one, in the conflict zone, tragically becoming India's first casualty in the ongoing offensive in the eastern European nation.

ICMR doing 3 studies on post-Covid heart attack among young

ICMR doing 3 studies on post-Covid heart attack among young

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

The Indian Council of Medical Research is conducting three different studies to ascertain the facts regarding rising cases of cardiac arrest after the pandemic, Mandaviya said in response to a question in the Lok Sabha.

Former PM Manmohan Singh discharged from AIIMS

Former PM Manmohan Singh discharged from AIIMS

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The 87-year-old was admitted to hospital on Sunday evening after suffering reaction to a new medication.

PM undergoes check-up

PM undergoes check-up

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visited the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi for a medical check-up on Tuesday.

Lalu's health condition serious but stable : RIMS

Lalu's health condition serious but stable : RIMS

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The formidable political leader and former union minister was sentenced by a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court to five years' prison term and slapped with a fine of Rs 60 lakh during the day in connection with the embezzlement of Rs 139 crore from Doranda treasury in the fodder scam.

Those who defamed Mumbai Police should apologise: Sena

Those who defamed Mumbai Police should apologise: Sena

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

The party in its mouthpiece also said the Maharashtra government should file a defamation case against those who were part of the conspiracy.

Guard at health minister's staff office tests COVID-19 +ve

Guard at health minister's staff office tests COVID-19 +ve

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The entire wing where the OSD office is located is being sanitised and several staffers, including the OSD, is learnt to have been advised self-quarantine.

Be prepared for any eventuality: AIIMS chief on Omicron threat

Be prepared for any eventuality: AIIMS chief on Omicron threat

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

'We should hope that things are not as bad as in the United Kingdom'

'What Is The Cost Of An MBBS Seat In The NRI Quota?'

'What Is The Cost Of An MBBS Seat In The NRI Quota?'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar counsels students about how to pursue a career in science, medicine and technology.

SC denies bail to Asaram, constitutes medical board

SC denies bail to Asaram, constitutes medical board

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

A three-member panel of doctors from AIIMS will assess the condition of 75-year-old Asaram and submit its report in 10 days.

Lokpal member Justice Tripathi succumbs to COVID-19

Lokpal member Justice Tripathi succumbs to COVID-19

Rediff.com2 May 2020

A former chief justice of the Chhattisgarh high court, he had been in the AIIMS Trauma Centre, which has been converted into a dedicated COVID-19 hospital, since the first week of April.