News for 'All India Institutes of Medical Sciences'

Fire breaks out in endoscopy room of AIIMS Delhi

Fire breaks out in endoscopy room of AIIMS Delhi

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The fire broke out on the second floor at the old Raj Kumari OPD of the main AIIMS building around 11.55 am, officials said, adding 13 fire tenders were put into service and the blaze was brought under control around 1 pm, officials said.

Manmohan Singh discharged from AIIMS

Manmohan Singh discharged from AIIMS

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Sources close to the Congress leader said he was doing fine.

Modi, FLOTUS to talk science with desi students

Modi, FLOTUS to talk science with desi students

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

A visit to the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia is likely to be the first public engagement of the prime minister, which would be hosted by the First Lady, the White House said on Tuesday.

Tihar now seeking diabetologist for Kejriwal: AAP

Tihar now seeking diabetologist for Kejriwal: AAP

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Delhi Cabinet Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj Sunday alleged that Tihar authorities have now requested a diabetologist from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in contradiction of their earlier stance of adequate medical facilities for diabetics being present in the prison.

Quota fraud: Puja Khedkar sacked from IAS with immediate effect

Quota fraud: Puja Khedkar sacked from IAS with immediate effect

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Khedkar, who was from the 2023 batch, has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing Other Backward Classes and disability quota benefits to ensure her selection in the government service.

Kejriwal has only lost 2 kg, not 8.5 kg, says Tihar jail

Kejriwal has only lost 2 kg, not 8.5 kg, says Tihar jail

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

A day after the Aam Aadmi Party claimed that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had lost 8.5 kg in prison, Tihar jail sources on Monday said he had only lost 2 kg and he was being regularly monitored by a medical board of AIIMS.

Remembering Sushmaji's Twitter Diplomacy

Remembering Sushmaji's Twitter Diplomacy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Ms Swaraj was a conscientious woman who understood suffering and pathos and attempted in her inimitable way to mitigate them, recalls Rup Narayan Das.

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.

Nirmalaji Is Back In Action!

Nirmalaji Is Back In Action!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

After a brief health scare at the year-end, when she was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi on December 26 with a reported 'minor stomach infection, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath Reddy in New Delhi on Friday, January 6, 2022.

'I Adopted A Cat To Understand Motherhood'

'I Adopted A Cat To Understand Motherhood'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'I am not a mother and never had an abortion either, so I had to understand motherhood and child loss from anecdotal experiences of others.'

Health budget hiked by 28%; medical seats increased

Health budget hiked by 28%; medical seats increased

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The allocation for health ministry for 2017-18 is Rs 47,352.51 crore in comparison to allocation in 2016-17 of Rs 37,061.55 crore.

Top 9 entrance exams for aspiring doctors

Top 9 entrance exams for aspiring doctors

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

All about eligibility, test pattern and selection processes to crack All India and independent medical entrances across country.

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.

AIIMS-Like Centre For Animals In Delhi

AIIMS-Like Centre For Animals In Delhi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The Centre, for the first time, has initiated a draft proposal for setting up an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-like institute of national importance for animal health, education and research in Delhi to be called the All India Institute of Veterinary Sciences (AIIVS).

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.

AIIMS to examine NewsClick founder's health after SC direction

AIIMS to examine NewsClick founder's health after SC direction

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta asked the AIIMS director to constitute the board and submit a report to it in two weeks.

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.

Lok Sabha manages to pass AIIMS Bill amid ruckus

Lok Sabha manages to pass AIIMS Bill amid ruckus

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Amid the ruckus over the CAG report on coal block allocation issue, the Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a bill that would allow the government to set up All India Institute of Medical Sciences-like institutes across the country by a notification.

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.

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.

'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.

Can Student Suicides Be Prevented?

Can Student Suicides Be Prevented?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Mental health experts and counsellors highlight how to identify early signs of distress in children and what parents and peers can do to prevent someone from taking their life.

How AIIMS Plans To Battle Cyberattacks

How AIIMS Plans To Battle Cyberattacks

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The second cyber attack on AIIMS took place just last fortnight, but the hospital's cyber security systems were able to successfully thwart this attempt.

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?

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.

Education minister admitted to AIIMS due to post-Covid complications

Education minister admitted to AIIMS due to post-Covid complications

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The education minister had tested positive for COVID-19 on April 21.

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.

AIIMS official lists factors determining Covid third wave

AIIMS official lists factors determining Covid third wave

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Amid the fear of a possible third wave of COVID-19 pandemic as the country gradually eases restrictions, Neeraj Nischal, Assistant Professor Department of Medicine at All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Sunday said that human behaviour is one of the factors which will determine Covid waves.

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.

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 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.

AIIMS-Delhi server down for 7th day, e-hospital data restored; 2 suspended

AIIMS-Delhi server down for 7th day, e-hospital data restored; 2 suspended

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

A case of extortion and cyber terrorism was registered by the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations unit of the Delhi police on November 25.

Dawai bhi, kadai bhi: PM warns against lowering guard post vaccination

Dawai bhi, kadai bhi: PM warns against lowering guard post vaccination

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

"I used to say 'jab tak davai nahi dhilai nahi' but now our mantra for 2021 should be: Davai bhi, kadaai bhi (yes to medicine and yes to caution)," Modi said.

Covid vaccination: UP cancels Dec, Jan leaves of all medics

Covid vaccination: UP cancels Dec, Jan leaves of all medics

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

A departmental notice dated December 15, 2020, stated that the cooperation of officers and employees of the directorate general will be needed during the proposed coronavirus vaccination.

Alert: BHU, Medical admissions

Alert: BHU, Medical admissions

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

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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.

Lalu shifted to AIIMS as health deteriorates

Lalu shifted to AIIMS as health deteriorates

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Jailed Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav was shifted to All India Institute of Medical Science-Delhi in an air ambulance on Saturday after his health condition deteriorated while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Ranchi, officials said.

Ram Singh's death murder or suicide? Autopsy report today

Ram Singh's death murder or suicide? Autopsy report today

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Delhi gang-rape accused Ram Singh's autopsy will be done on Tuesday at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, clearing all doubts on his death inside Tihar Jail.

'Son Scored 99.49 In JEE. What To Do Next?'

'Son Scored 99.49 In JEE. What To Do Next?'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

rediffGURUS who are career counsellors and JEE experts are currently helping counsel engineering aspirants to prepare for upcoming entrance examinations to secure a good college.

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.