News for 'All India Institutes of Medical Sciences'

Bihar cops obtain reference NEET papers, ED likely to join probe

Bihar cops obtain reference NEET papers, ED likely to join probe

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit, which is probing the alleged National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) paper leak case, on Saturday claimed to have obtained reference question papers of the test conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) and planned to compare these with documents recovered from a flat in Patna during a search operation last month.

An advice to medicos -- quit smoking

An advice to medicos -- quit smoking

Rediff.com17 May 2007

35 per cent of medical students surveyed were found to be 'nicotine-dependent'!

President's health improving after bypass surgery, shifted out of ICU

President's health improving after bypass surgery, shifted out of ICU

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

The President had undergone bypass surgery at AIIMS hospital on March 30.

Amitabh takes on Ramadoss again

Amitabh takes on Ramadoss again

Rediff.com9 May 2008

Actor Amitabh Bachchan on Friday utilised the reinstatement of All India Institute of Medical Sciences Director P Venugopal to take another dig at Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss, with whom the actor had had a war of words over on-screen smoking. "Minister Ramadoss has had a bad day today," Bachchan said in his blog. The Bollywood superstar had hit out at the Union Health Minister earlier in his blog.

Dom's Take: And Justice for Rhea

Dom's Take: And Justice for Rhea

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The many horrors a young woman -- whose only mistake appears to be loving a troubled young man -- endured makes for a gritty Bollywood film, notes Dominic Xavier. Hopefully, one that will bring Rhea some meagre measure of closure for her inhuman ordeal and shame all those who hounded her relentlessly, merely for the sake of their personal agendas.

Terror victim Kashmir doctor succumbs to injuries

Terror victim Kashmir doctor succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Kashmir Valley's leading cardiologist Dr Sheikh Jalal who was critically wounded in a militant attack on July 19, succumbed on Saturday morning in All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi where he had been shifted for specialised treatment.

Amputated girl athlete being flown to Delhi

Amputated girl athlete being flown to Delhi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

The decision followed detection of a serious infection for which she underwent a second round of surgery at the King George's Medical College under Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University in Lucknow on Sunday.

India becoming world's 5th largest economy is no ordinary feat: Modi

India becoming world's 5th largest economy is no ordinary feat: Modi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India has become the fifth largest economy in the world and this is not an ordinary achievement. "Every Indian is feeling proud of it. We need to maintain this enthusiasm," Modi said. He was virtually addressing beneficiaries of various government schemes and those present at a mega medical camp organised in Olpad area of Surat city in Gujarat, where the Assembly polls are due later this year.

Cong slams Mandaviya for visiting Manmohan Singh with photographer

Cong slams Mandaviya for visiting Manmohan Singh with photographer

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

The Congress' attack came after former prime minister Manmohan Singh's daughter, Daman Singh, accused the minister of getting a photographer against the wishes of the family.

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!

Mute response to AIIMS medicos strike

Mute response to AIIMS medicos strike

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

The strike called by All-India Institute of Medical Science doctors in protest against the passage of a bill restricting the retirement age of its director at 65 years saw muted response with the medicos backing institution head P Venugopal abstaining from work while those opposing him attending OPD and other services.

Rajnath Singh admitted in AIIMS

Rajnath Singh admitted in AIIMS

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Home Minister Rajnath Singh was on Wednesday admitted in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences with complaints of pain in his lower abdomen, sources close to him said.

Suresh Kalmadi discharged from AIIMS

Suresh Kalmadi discharged from AIIMS

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Sacked Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi was discharged on Thursday evening from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, where he underwent several tests for memory-related disorder dementia. Lodged in Tihar jail for nearly three months in connection with the multi-crore Commonwealth Games scam, 67-year-old Kalmadi was admitted to AIIMS for a medical check-up on August 1.

Gang rape: AIIMS doctor testify against 5 adult accused

Gang rape: AIIMS doctor testify against 5 adult accused

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Two doctors from AIIMS, who had conducted the medical test of the five adult accused in the gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old girl in a moving bus here on December 16, on Friday testified before the fast track court.

'3,81,305 received COVID vaccine, 580 adverse events reported'

'3,81,305 received COVID vaccine, 580 adverse events reported'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Of the 1,48,266 beneficiaries who were administered the vaccine on Monday, 8,656 were from Bihar, 1,822 from Assam, 36,888 from Karnataka, 7,070 from Kerala, 6,665 from Madhya Pradesh, 7,628 from Tamil Nadu, 10,352 from Telangana, 11,588 from West Bengal and 3,111 were from Delhi.

'Gross injustice against SC doctors in AIIMS'

'Gross injustice against SC doctors in AIIMS'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

The commission, probing allegations of discrimination against SC students and doctors, said the premier institute had been following an 'illegal reservation policy' and sought its amendment.

Battered baby undergoes second surgery, remains critical

Battered baby undergoes second surgery, remains critical

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Monday conducted another life saving surgery on the battered two-year-old girl child Falak, who still remains in a critical condition.

New Delhi: Resident doctors join strike

New Delhi: Resident doctors join strike

Rediff.com13 May 2006

Resident doctors of AIIMS and Safdarjung have joined the strike.

Amar Singh discharged from hospital

Amar Singh discharged from hospital

Rediff.com30 Oct 2011

After being discharged, 55-year-old Singh said he would seek the permission of the court hearing the case to visit Singapore for treatment.

SC directs Centre to bring conjoint twins at AIIMS

SC directs Centre to bring conjoint twins at AIIMS

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to bring two teenaged conjoint twins from Bihar by air ambulance to Delhi for treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Protests continue over 5-yr-old's rape; PM makes an appeal

Protests continue over 5-yr-old's rape; PM makes an appeal

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

Protesters on Sunday gathered outside Police Headquarters and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences for the second day to express solidarity with the five-year-old girl who was raped by her neighbour and demanded the resignation of Commissioner Neeraj Kumar

Doctors hit the street across the country against Bengal violence

Doctors hit the street across the country against Bengal violence

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Notwithstanding Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's warning of strict action if work is not resumed, the junior doctors carried on with their agitation.

'This looks more like a terror attack'

'This looks more like a terror attack'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

'They (the ransomware attackers) are not after any VVIP data.' 'Had that been the case, they would have quietly installed a different malware.'

AIIMS docs carry out first robotic surgery

AIIMS docs carry out first robotic surgery

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences claimed on Wednesday that they carried out the world's first robotic surgery to remove a tumour in the bladder which was leading to hypertension in the patient.

Health sector allocation hiked by 13% in Union Budget

Health sector allocation hiked by 13% in Union Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The health sector has been allocated Rs 89,155 crore in the Union Budget 2023-24, a hike of around 13 per cent over Rs 79,145 crore allocated in 2022-23, with the government also announcing a mission to eliminate sickle cell anaemia by 2047.

HC orders AIIMS panel to examine Chidambaram's health

HC orders AIIMS panel to examine Chidambaram's health

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Chidambaram has sought interim bail in the INX media money laundering case on medical grounds, saying his condition is deteriorating and he needs to be in a sterile environment.

Covid like a Test match, not ODI: AIIMS taskforce chief

Covid like a Test match, not ODI: AIIMS taskforce chief

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Chairperson of the COVID Task Force for All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Naveet Wig on Thursday said that the COVID-19 crisis is 'a dynamic situation' and to prevent a third wave of the pandemic, there is a need to keep changing strategies.

Hackers demand Rs 200 cr to restore AIIMS servers, data of 4 crore patients at stake

Hackers demand Rs 200 cr to restore AIIMS servers, data of 4 crore patients at stake

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

It is feared that data of around 3-4 crore patients could have been compromised due to the breach detected Wednesday morning.

Image: Collateral damage at AIIMS

Image: Collateral damage at AIIMS

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

The striking doctors had opened a parallel OPD service at the institute and claimed to have treated 700 patients.

India Inc capital expenditure story gets cement to semiconductor push

India Inc capital expenditure story gets cement to semiconductor push

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Corporate India is starting to step up its capital expenditure plans amid government incentives and signs of rising demand, company executives and analysts have indicated. This coincides with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently citing a double-digit growth in private capital expenditure. Healthy balance sheets of banks and corporates, along with increasing capacity utilisation and improving business sentiment, are contributing to a favourable environment for sustained growth in private sector investments, the RBI said in its policy last week.

Sero survey shows 56% of Delhi residents have Covid antibodies

Sero survey shows 56% of Delhi residents have Covid antibodies

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Tuesday 56.13 per cent of those covered under the latest serological survey in the city in January have developed antibodies against coronavirus.

Shekhawat hospitalised in Delhi

Shekhawat hospitalised in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

Shekawat has been ill for the past 2 or 3 days.

Vajpayee showing signs of improvement, say doctors

Vajpayee showing signs of improvement, say doctors

Rediff.com5 Feb 2009

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences following fever and chest congestion, on Thursday showed signs of improvement, doctors said. "He doesn't have fever and his lower respiratory track infection is much better. His condition is stable," AIIMS Medical Superintendent Dr D K Sharma said. The 84-year-old BJP leader was admitted to AIIMS on Tuesday night following complaints of fever and respiratory infection.

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Here is an explainer on the functioning of the seven-year-old body.

Amritsar No Cakewalk For Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Amritsar No Cakewalk For Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Barring 2004 and 2009 when Navjot Singh Sidhu won the Amritsar seat as a BJP MP and 1998 when Daya Singh Sodhi from BJP was elected as the MP, it has essentially a Congress bastion.

Vajpayee responding to treatment

Vajpayee responding to treatment

Rediff.com8 Feb 2009

The condition of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who is admitted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences with chest infection, is stable and he is responding to the treatment, doctors attending him said on Sunday.

Topperspeak: Do your best, leave the rest to God

Topperspeak: Do your best, leave the rest to God

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Jaiben George has many feats to his credit and the most notable one is topping the entrance exam for admission to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

Vajpayee continues to be on ventilator

Vajpayee continues to be on ventilator

Rediff.com7 Feb 2009

Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee continued to be on ventilation on Saturday with his respiratory track infection remaining a cause of concern, doctors attending on him at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences said. "Vajpayee's condition is stable. His heart is stable but his lungs require support and that is why we are putting him on ventilation," Dr Sampath Kumar, head of Cardiac Thoracic Vascular Sciences of AIIMS, said.

Man loses speech in botched-up surgery

Man loses speech in botched-up surgery

Rediff.com18 Nov 2007

Bedi was operated in All India Institute of Medical Sciences on August 22, 2001, for removal of a tumor, but to his utter shock, he was rendered unable to speak following the surgery, the complaint had alleged. Calling the symptom usual, the doctor assured that he would regain his voice after a few days. But in a subsequent test, Bedi was told that a nerve was cut during the surgery and a post-operative negligence in treating the same had led to paralysis of the nerve.

Giving NEET-UG Exam? Get Expert Advice Here

Giving NEET-UG Exam? Get Expert Advice Here

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

rediffGURU Mayank Chandel offers advice to students preparing for IIT-JEE and NEET-UG after class 12.