News for 'All India Institute of Medical Sciences'

Manmohan Singh tests positive for COVID-19

Manmohan Singh tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Singh had taken the two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on March 4 and April 3.

Poll: Should India limit Internet access for teens?

Poll: Should India limit Internet access for teens?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

The Malaysian government is considering curbing Internet use for teens between midnight and 6 am. Should India follow suit?

India registered 9.3 lakh cancer deaths, 2nd highest in Asia

India registered 9.3 lakh cancer deaths, 2nd highest in Asia

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Researchers found that India, along with China and Japan, were the three leading countries in Asia in terms of number of new cases and deaths, where they say cancer has become a more significant public health threat with 94 lakh new cases and 56 lakh deaths in 2019.

Jaitley's health deteriorates: AIIMS sources

Jaitley's health deteriorates: AIIMS sources

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

The AIIMS has not issued any bulletin on Jaitley's health since August 10.

Amit Shah discharged from AIIMS

Amit Shah discharged from AIIMS

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

On August 2, Shah, 55, had said on Twitter that he had tested positive for COVID-19.

Kejriwal rejects Tihar authorities' claim, says he demanded insulin daily

Kejriwal rejects Tihar authorities' claim, says he demanded insulin daily

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Aam Aadmi Party sources said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wrote to Tihar jail superintendent on Monday claiming he has been asking for insulin daily amid spike in sugar levels.

President Kovind returns to Rashtrapati Bhavan after bypass surgery

President Kovind returns to Rashtrapati Bhavan after bypass surgery

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Kovind, 75 , had on March 30 underwent a cardiac bypass surgery at AIIMS.

160,000 tents, 150,000 toilets: Prayagraj gears up for grand Maha Kumbh

160,000 tents, 150,000 toilets: Prayagraj gears up for grand Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Prayagraj is transforming into a massive temporary city to host the Maha Kumbh, the world's largest religious gathering, expected to draw over 40 crore pilgrims. The preparations include extensive infrastructure development, including 160,000 tents, 150,000 toilets, and a 1,250-km pipeline network. The event, starting on January 13, will culminate on February 26, bringing together millions of devotees for the holy dip at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers.

Govt to screen toys for toxic substances

Govt to screen toys for toxic substances

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Under the guidance of the India Council of Medical Research, three organisations -- National Institute of Occupational Health, Ahmedabad, National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences -- will detect level of toxicity in toys that can be injurious to health.

U'khand: 33 workers rescued as avalanche hits BRO camp, 22 still trapped

U'khand: 33 workers rescued as avalanche hits BRO camp, 22 still trapped

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Forty-one Border Road Organisation labourers working to clear snow near the high altitude border village of Mana in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district were trapped under an avalanche on Friday.

Tributes pour in for Dr Singh from across the globe

Tributes pour in for Dr Singh from across the globe

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Condolences have poured in from across the globe, including from the United States, Canada and Sri Lanka following the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

2 weeks after cyber attack, AIIMS data retrieved fully, services back, says govt

2 weeks after cyber attack, AIIMS data retrieved fully, services back, says govt

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

More than two weeks after the AIIMS cyber attack, Minister of State for Health Bharati Pravin informed the Lok Sabha on Friday that all the data has been retrieved from an unaffected backup server with most of its services also being restored.

'Modi-Shah's goons rampaging through our universities: Priyanka

'Modi-Shah's goons rampaging through our universities: Priyanka

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

The Congress leader also alleged that a student told her that the police kicked him on the head several times.

UP court orders magisterial probe into Mukhtar Ansari's death

UP court orders magisterial probe into Mukhtar Ansari's death

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Banda chief judicial magistrate Bhagwan Das Gupta appointed Garima Singh, additional chief judicial magistrate (MP-MLA Court Banda) as the investigating officer in the case, the official said.

NEET postponed to September 12 from August 1

NEET postponed to September 12 from August 1

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'The NEET-UG 2021, will be held on 12th September across the country following COVID-19 protocols. The application process will begin from 5 pm tomorrow through the NTA website,' Pradhan said in a series of tweets.

Lalu Prasad admitted to Delhi AIIMS after being airlifted from Patna

Lalu Prasad admitted to Delhi AIIMS after being airlifted from Patna

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Kumar visited the Paras Hospital, where Prasad has been admitted since Monday, a day after he had a fall at his home and fractured his shoulder.

India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's father passes away

India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar's father passes away

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Singh was undergoing treatment, including chemotherapy, at the All Institute of Medical Science here after consulting doctors in the UK.

The Reason Why Dangal's Suhani Died

The Reason Why Dangal's Suhani Died

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The sudden demise of actor Suhani Bhatnagar, who made her acting debut in the 2016 blockbuster Dangal, as Aamir Khan's daughter, has left the film industry in shock.

PM-led panel seeks wider panel of names for next AIIMS-Delhi chief: Sources

PM-led panel seeks wider panel of names for next AIIMS-Delhi chief: Sources

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

The tenure of the incumbent AIIMS director, Dr Randeep Guleria, which was set to end on March 24, was extended by three months.

Dr Manmohan Singh recovering from dengue at home

Dr Manmohan Singh recovering from dengue at home

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

A day after former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was discharged from AIIMS, his wife Gursharan Kaur on Monday said he was recovering from a bout of dengue fever.

India saw remarkable transformation in 10 yrs: UNGA chief

India saw remarkable transformation in 10 yrs: UNGA chief

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

UN General Assembly President Philemon Yang will visit India from February 4 to 8, his first official trip as President of the 79th session. Yang highlighted India's "remarkable transformation" over the past decade, particularly in digital and technological innovation, and plans to see how these advancements have reached the grassroots level during his visit. He also praised India's contributions to peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts, and its voice for the Global South.

'My father is a ragpicker. I want to be a neurosurgeon'

'My father is a ragpicker. I want to be a neurosurgeon'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Asharam Choudhary, son of a ragpicker battled the odds to study at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi.

Delhi HC restrains AIIMS from action on Venugopal

Delhi HC restrains AIIMS from action on Venugopal

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

Delhi high court on Tuesday restrained All India Institute of Medical Sciences governing body from taking punitive action against its Director P Venugopal.

Can't kill a child: SC on termination of 26-week pregnancy

Can't kill a child: SC on termination of 26-week pregnancy

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

"Do you want us to tell the doctors at AIIMS to stop the fetal heart?" the bench, also comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, asked the counsel appearing for the 27-year-old woman.

Moviedom Mourns Sharda Sinha

Moviedom Mourns Sharda Sinha

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'The great singer Shardaji took Bhojpuri music and singing to the national and international level with her singing!'

Poll: India's best medical colleges of 2011

Poll: India's best medical colleges of 2011

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Browse through the top 10 list of medical colleges of 2011 and register your vote for the best medical college in India.

More than 10m Indian seniors may have dementia, says AI-powered study

More than 10m Indian seniors may have dementia, says AI-powered study

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

More than 10 million older adults aged 60 or over in India may have dementia, comparable to the prevalence rates for countries such as the US and the UK, according to a first-of-its-kind study.

Kalmadi likely to be admitted to AIIMS

Kalmadi likely to be admitted to AIIMS

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

Sacked Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi, who is currently lodged in Tihar jail, today visited All India Institute of Medical Sciences for a fresh medical check-up.

NIA to probe J-K police inspector Wani's killing

NIA to probe J-K police inspector Wani's killing

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The probe into the killing of Jammu and Kashmir Police inspector Masroor Ahmad Wani has been handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), a senior police officer said in Srinagar on Friday.

Daughter lights pyre, Manmohan Singh cremated with full state honours

Daughter lights pyre, Manmohan Singh cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

The mortal remains of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh were consigned to flames at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday amid the chanting of religious hymns. The funeral pyre was lit by his eldest daughter Upinder Singh.

Punjab nurse administered second jab to Modi

Punjab nurse administered second jab to Modi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Sister Nisha Sharma, the nurse who administered the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said it was a memorable moment for her to meet the PM and vaccinate him.

The 'invisible hand' of the government

The 'invisible hand' of the government

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

When we have 30,000-plus colleges and scores of research labs, why is it that we do not produce a steady stream of Nobel Prize winners?

AIIMS to implement OBC quota this year

AIIMS to implement OBC quota this year

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

The 27 per cent quota for the Other Backward Classes will be implemented in Central government-run medical institutes over a period of two years, with 18 per cent seats reserved for students from backward castes, in this academic session. The institutes include the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, PGI, Chandigarh, JIPMER, Puducherry, Ram Manohar Lohia and Lady Hardinge Medical Colleges in Delhi.

Dr Manmohan Singh's condition stable, improving: AIIMS

Dr Manmohan Singh's condition stable, improving: AIIMS

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The Congress also said that Dr Singh is 'better than yesterday' and asserted that any unfounded speculation is unnecessary and in bad taste.

Did quotas kill democracy?

Did quotas kill democracy?

Rediff.com16 May 2006

Anti-quota protests gain momentum.

AIIMS director Randeep Guleria gets another 3-month extension

AIIMS director Randeep Guleria gets another 3-month extension

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Dr Guleria was appointed as the director for a term of five years on March 28, 2017.

Azad meets family of rape victim at AIIMS

Azad meets family of rape victim at AIIMS

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday met the family of the five-year-old rape victim at All India Institute of Medical Sciences and enquired about her health.

The Silent Crisis of Student Suicides

The Silent Crisis of Student Suicides

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

What is pushing students to take this extreme step?

Ramadoss' attempts to oust AIIMS director thwarted

Ramadoss' attempts to oust AIIMS director thwarted

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

A fresh attempt by Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss to ease out All India Institute of Medical Sciences Director P Venugopal from his post failed again on Friday when the Union Cabinet did not take up an ordinance to fix the term of the head of the premier medical institute. Reports said Ramadoss, who is at loggerheads with Venugopal, had planned to get the ordinance cleared by the Cabinet but it was not taken up. An attempt by him before the monsoon session had also failed.

Munde's liver ruptured, cardiac arrest due to shock: Post-mortem report

Munde's liver ruptured, cardiac arrest due to shock: Post-mortem report

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Union minister Gopinath Munde's liver was ruptured in the road accident and he suffered a cardiac arrest due to shock, as per preliminary post-mortem report by a team of doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi.