News for 'All-India Institute of Medical Sciences'

Jayalalithaa has 'recovered completely', says Apollo Hospital

Jayalalithaa has 'recovered completely', says Apollo Hospital

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

"Her mental functions, I can assure you, are absolutely normal," said Apollo Hospitals chairman Pratap C Reddy.

Uttarakhand CM quarantines self after minister tests positive

Uttarakhand CM quarantines self after minister tests positive

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj his wife and 21 other people -- family members, staff and his followers staying in the same household -- have tested positive.

'It is common for any virus to mutate'

'It is common for any virus to mutate'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'There is no data to show this virus is more deadlier.'

'Chest measurement is outrageous'

'Chest measurement is outrageous'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'It is a clear dent on a lady's dignity and right of privacy guaranteed under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India.'

Modi reconstitutes Niti Aayog; Shah ex-officio member

Modi reconstitutes Niti Aayog; Shah ex-officio member

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Rajiv Kumar will continue as vice-chairman of the body, along with other full-time members V K Saraswat, Ramesh Chand and V K Paul.

Does China Really Want Indian Territory?

Does China Really Want Indian Territory?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The Chinese aren't after territory. Their target is our national will, morale and the sense of autonomy we feel in making our strategic choices. They are attacking India and the Modi government at their weakest point, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

BJP Bengal manifesto promises 33% quota for women, 1 job per family

BJP Bengal manifesto promises 33% quota for women, 1 job per family

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday unveiled its manifesto for the West Bengal elections, promising to build a 'Sonar Bangla' by providing employment, strengthening social security schemes and vowing to clear the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act in the first cabinet meeting of the new government.

Kejriwal meets rape victim, says it wouldn't have happened if Delhi was a state

Kejriwal meets rape victim, says it wouldn't have happened if Delhi was a state

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday met the 13-year-old girl, who was brutally raped and has been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Science, and raised the issue of granting full statehood to Delhi in order to curb such incidents which "occur repeatedly".

Murder charge slapped on four men for death of Nido

Murder charge slapped on four men for death of Nido

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The Delhi police on Tuesday told a court that they have slapped the charge of murder against the four persons, one of whom was arrested this morning, in connection with the death of a 19-year-old Arunachal Pradesh youth.

Nido Tania murder case: Court hears arguments on bail plea

Nido Tania murder case: Court hears arguments on bail plea

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Two accused, arrested in connection with the death of a 19-year-old Arunachal Pradesh youth, on Friday argued in a Delhi court that they be granted bail as they have not been booked for murder charges and the offences alleged against them were bailable.

Arunachal student's killing: HC takes suo motu cognisance

Arunachal student's killing: HC takes suo motu cognisance

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

The Delhi high court on Monday took suo motu cognisance of media reports about the killing of an Arunachal Pradesh student, who was allegedly beaten by some shopkeepers here, and asked the Centre to file a report on the incident.

Covid suspect's body to be handed over sans test: Govt

Covid suspect's body to be handed over sans test: Govt

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

The ministry on Sunday wrote to the Delhi government, saying the bodies of suspected COVID-19 cases should be handed over to their relatives without waiting for laboratory confirmation but the mortal remains should be treated as per the government guidelines.

What Jaitley changed in his 2 stints at MoD

What Jaitley changed in his 2 stints at MoD

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Jaitley's tenure as defence minister saw clearance of a number of big ticket reform measures and simplification of military acquisition process.

Sikar gang rape victim's family threatened inside AIIMS

Sikar gang rape victim's family threatened inside AIIMS

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

"I am Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje's friend; no police can act against me." This is what some harassers told the family of the Sikar gang rape victim, who has just undergone her 20th operation in 17 months.

Herd immunity difficult to achieve: AIIMS Director

Herd immunity difficult to achieve: AIIMS Director

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Experts say herd immunity is said to have been developed in a population segment if at least 50-60 per cent of those are found to have the presence of antibodies in a sero-prevalence survey.

For these families, Sushma was just 'a phone call away'

For these families, Sushma was just 'a phone call away'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

The families say Swaraj was a constant source of support and helped them bring back the mortal remains of their loved ones which finally gave them closure.

'Will you get surgery done by an Ayurveda doctor?'

'Will you get surgery done by an Ayurveda doctor?'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

'The Ayush minister (Shripad Yesso Naik) himself was suffering from COVID-19 and got treated in a modern hospital.'

Father blames South Delhi school for 6-yr-old's death due to drowning

Father blames South Delhi school for 6-yr-old's death due to drowning

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

"When I sought answers from the principal, she asked me to stay put, claiming that it is for our own good. When I insisted, I was yelled at."

Atal's health improves; to be off ventilator soon

Atal's health improves; to be off ventilator soon

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

"He is alright. He is making progress," Head of Cardiac Thoracic Vascular Sciences Department of AIIMS Sampath Kumar said on Tuesday. Kumar said Vajpayee's lungs are improving and oxygenation (amount of oxygen in blood purified by the lungs) level is better. Sources at the AIIMS say he is likely to be taken off the ventilator soon.

Cyber Scams: How To Stay Protected

Cyber Scams: How To Stay Protected

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Don't recharge your phone at public outlets -- carry a power bank instead. Avoid clicking on links sent by 'friends'. If you get into an online sexual encounter with a stranger and get blackmailed, refuse to pay up.

Everyone leaving Congress, only...:Modi

Everyone leaving Congress, only...:Modi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'This is what happens to a party when it gets trapped in the vicious circle of nepotism and dynastic politics'

Vaccine fear is unwarranted: Delhi man after getting jab

Vaccine fear is unwarranted: Delhi man after getting jab

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

'Many of them were scared. So, I went to my seniors and said I should be given the vaccine first. I wanted to prove to my colleagues that there is no need to be scared'

Ex-India footballer battling blood cancer, vows to return stronger

Ex-India footballer battling blood cancer, vows to return stronger

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Surojit Bose played for India under coach Sukhwinder Singh from 2004-08 and was instrumental in Mahindra United's NFL triumph in 2005-06.

Delhi sexual assault: 12-yr-old to undergo another surgery

Delhi sexual assault: 12-yr-old to undergo another surgery

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Sources said her platelet count is low and she is admitted at the neurosurgery ICU of the hospital. "She is in the neurosurgery ICU currently and has to be operated, but then her platelet count is very low. Her condition is being closely monitored. She has a severe head injury," sources told PTI.

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Vaccination drive hailed as decisive moment in fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Loud applause and cheers rang out as the first jabs were administered to frontline workers at hospitals and healthcare centres across the country on Saturday at the start of the gargantuan COVID-19 vaccination exercise, hailed as a 'momentous' occasion in India's fight against the pandemic.

Cong MP links Shah's swine flu to 'BJP's horsetrading bid' in Karnataka

Cong MP links Shah's swine flu to 'BJP's horsetrading bid' in Karnataka

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The BJP requested Rahul Gandhi to admit Hariprasad to the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in Bengaluru for treatment.

96-yr-old RSS veteran Balraj Madhok dies

96-yr-old RSS veteran Balraj Madhok dies

Rediff.com2 May 2016

In 1951, he was the convener of the first convention of Bharatiya Jana Sangh and was appointed the national secretary. In 1966, he was elected as the national president of Bharatiya Jana Sangh.

Jaya interacting, progressing gradually: Hospital

Jaya interacting, progressing gradually: Hospital

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The hospital said she 'continues to be under treatment and observation for all vital parameters, respiratory support and passive physiotherapy'.

Are you planning to use thick needle, Modi had asked nurse

Are you planning to use thick needle, Modi had asked nurse

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the nurses administering the COVID-19 vaccine to him on Monday whether they were planning to use some special thick needle as politicians are known to be 'very thick-skinned', drawing laughter from the medical staff who immediately felt at ease.

AAP steps up attack against Vardhan over removal of AIIMS CVO

AAP steps up attack against Vardhan over removal of AIIMS CVO

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Stepping up its attack on the Union Health Minister over the removal of All India Institute of Medical Sciences Chief Vigilance Officer Sanjeev Chaturvedi, the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday called for the immediate sacking or resignation of Harsh Vardhan.

Why was I called, wasn't even a good student, PM jokes @ AIIMS

Why was I called, wasn't even a good student, PM jokes @ AIIMS

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attended the 42nd convocation of All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. Modi addressed the audience and said that India was way behind in the field of medical research and doctors from AIIMS needed to give back to society which contributed in making them what they are.

Rapid decline in number of people falling sick to mysterious disease

Rapid decline in number of people falling sick to mysterious disease

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

In their preliminary findings presented to the Andhra Pradesh government, the experts noted that it was a point source epidemic and a likely case of acute intoxication of toxins, but not chronic.

Parrikar returns to Goa after discharge from AIIMS

Parrikar returns to Goa after discharge from AIIMS

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Parrikar will stay at his private residence in Panaji,

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 may be back at work by June-end

Jaitley may be back at work by June-end

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The minister without portfolio is recovering well after his kidney transplant and has started walking in his hospital room.

Eight-month-old rape victim shifted to AIIMS: Centre to SC

Eight-month-old rape victim shifted to AIIMS: Centre to SC

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Additional Solicitor Generals P S Narsimha and Pinky Anand, appearing for the Centre, informed the court that following its order, a team of doctors from AIIMS had visited the baby in a local government hospital and shifted her to AIIMS for better medical care.

Uttarakhand receptionist's murder sparks protests, BJP expels leaders

Uttarakhand receptionist's murder sparks protests, BJP expels leaders

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

The BJP expelled Vinod Arya and his son from the party, a day after the leader's another son was arrested in the murder case of a woman receptionist at a resort in Uttarakhand's Pauri.

Swaraj undergoes kidney transplant, condition stable: AIIMS

Swaraj undergoes kidney transplant, condition stable: AIIMS

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Swaraj, 64, was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit after the nearly six-hour-long surgery by a team of 50.

Delhi cops to quiz journos whom Sunanda talked to day before her death

Delhi cops to quiz journos whom Sunanda talked to day before her death

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The Special Investigation Team probing the mysterious death of Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar will soon interrogate journalists who claimed that she had talked to them the day before her death.

Working to implement rigorous contact-tracing, says Govt

Working to implement rigorous contact-tracing, says Govt

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Joint secretary in the ministry Lav Agarwal said 149 new COVID-19 cases, including two deaths, have been reported since Friday. Combined efforts are on to ensure 100 per cent lockdown and that social distancing gets implemented, he said at a press briefing on the current COVID-19 situation in India.