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How a Mumbai hospital deals with the city's COVID-19 crisis

How a Mumbai hospital deals with the city's COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'Most of the cases in Mumbai are asymptomatic -- 85 per cent you can say.' 'Only 10 to 15 per cent are symptomatic.'

The COVID-19 challenges confronting a Mumbai hospital

The COVID-19 challenges confronting a Mumbai hospital

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'Given the first-time healthcare emergency of this nature and scale, we don't have enough experienced hands to deal with the situation.' 'The models, policies and protocols keep changing everyday depending upon the evolving situation.' 'We are all in trial-and-error mode where we do some right things as well as wrong things.' 'We cannot have an ideal environment to fight this pandemic.'

Porsche teen's father, granddad granted bail in driver's kidnapping case

Porsche teen's father, granddad granted bail in driver's kidnapping case

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

A judicial magistrate (first class) granted bail to the 17-year-old boy's father Vishal Agarwal, a prominent builder, and his grandfather, who were arrested in May-end and are currently in judicial custody.

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'The two sides agree to continue firmly supporting each other in safeguarding their respective core interests,' a joint statement issued at the end of Muizzu's talks with Chinese leaders said.

Turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines flight dropped 178 ft in 4.6 secs

Turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines flight dropped 178 ft in 4.6 secs

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Investigators found that the aircraft, a Boeing 777-300ER, was flying at its cruise altitude of 37,000 ft south of Myanmar and near an area of developing storms in the afternoon when turbulence started to cause fluctuations between +0.44g and +1.57g for 19 seconds.

Aster DM Healthcare's sale of Gulf business faces flak

Aster DM Healthcare's sale of Gulf business faces flak

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Hospital chain Aster DM Healthcare's plans to sell its Gulf business may run into rough weather with voting advisory firm Institutional Investor Advisory Services (IiAS) raising concerns over the transaction. Recommending an 'against' vote on the resolution, IiAS has said there is no clarity on how Aster DM will utilise the proceeds that it will obtain by selling the unit, which contributes to bulk of its revenues. In November, Aster DM had announced its plans to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary Affinity Holdings, which conducts business in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, to Alpha GCC for $1 billion.

53 dead in TN hooch tragedy, govt rules out CBI probe

53 dead in TN hooch tragedy, govt rules out CBI probe

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

About 140 people out of 193 who were admitted to various government medical facilities after they consumed the spurious liquor on Tuesday night were currently stable, Kallakurichi district collector M S Prasanth said.

ED to produce Kejriwal in court, seek 10-day custody

ED to produce Kejriwal in court, seek 10-day custody

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The agency may also inform the court about its requirement to confront Kejriwal with other arrested accused and witnesses including Bharat Rashtra Samiti leader K Kavitha, arrested last week, once they get his custody.

Zero FIR, online complaints: New criminal laws ready for rollout on July 1

Zero FIR, online complaints: New criminal laws ready for rollout on July 1

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 mark a significant step towards empowering Indian citizens and aim to create a more accessible, supportive and efficient justice system for everyone, official sources said.

World on threshold of new era of cooperation due to COVID crisis: Tata's Chandra

World on threshold of new era of cooperation due to COVID crisis: Tata's Chandra

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

The world is on the threshold of a new era of cooperation in which individuals, business and nations more readily join forces, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and only a global effort can help get back to normality from the health crisis, according to Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran. In his New Year address to over 7.5 lakh employees of the consumer products to aerospace conglomerate, Chandrasekaran said the pandemic has rewritten the rules and there has been a shift in priorities with greater focus on safety and resilience, and a transition from 'just in time' toward 'just in case' -- changes that "offer a glimpse of the new economy that will emerge from the old".

AIIMS report lacks credibility, says Rajput's family lawyer

AIIMS report lacks credibility, says Rajput's family lawyer

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The family has objected to the AIIMS report saying that Gupta-headed forensic team was not submitting a post-mortem report but was only to expressing its opinion on the findings of Cooper Hospital in Mumbai.

What led to basement flooding which killed 3 students

What led to basement flooding which killed 3 students

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

According to the officials, the three-storey coaching institute, surrounded by residential and commercial establishments, had permission to use the basement as a store room, but it was being used as library in violation of the rules.

Historic shift: New criminal laws to replace British-era laws on July 1

Historic shift: New criminal laws to replace British-era laws on July 1

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who piloted the laws, said the new laws would give priority to providing justice, unlike the British-era laws that gave primacy to penal action.

2nd batch of Indian military personnel leaves Maldives

2nd batch of Indian military personnel leaves Maldives

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

The second batch of Indian military personnel manning a helicopter gifted by India to the Maldives has left the island nation as demanded by him, President Mohamed Muizzu has said.

'Aster DM's plan is to be among top three in India'

'Aster DM's plan is to be among top three in India'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

'Now that we are a pure-play India business, many investors are open to investing.'

COVID-19: Central team flags non-cooperation by WB govt

COVID-19: Central team flags non-cooperation by WB govt

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

In a letter to Chief Secretary Rajiva Sinha, the central team in north Bengal, led by senior bureaucrat Vineet Joshi, said more field officers are required to monitor and provide feedback about the effectiveness of various measures undertaken by the government.

Rajkot fire: 3 top officials shifted; HC 'doesn't trust' state machinery

Rajkot fire: 3 top officials shifted; HC 'doesn't trust' state machinery

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The Gujarat high court on Monday said it does not have faith in the state machinery which gets into action only after innocent lives are lost, as it pulled up the Rajkot civic body over the purported lapses in functioning of the game zone facility where a massive fire killed 27 persons.

Iranian Prez urges Modi to stop Israel action in Gaza

Iranian Prez urges Modi to stop Israel action in Gaza

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during a call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, urged India to use 'all its capacities' to end the Israeli actions in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict.

Kejriwal wins trust vote, says no AAP MLA has defected

Kejriwal wins trust vote, says no AAP MLA has defected

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Kejriwal, who is also the national convener of the AAP, won the confidence motion with the support of 54 MLAs and said no legislator of his party defected.

Modi, Hasina open first NE-Bangladesh rail link, can reach Kolkata faster now

Modi, Hasina open first NE-Bangladesh rail link, can reach Kolkata faster now

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The cross-border rail project near Tripura's capital Agartala and Akhaura in Bangladesh is expected to boost cross-border trade, and significantly reduce the travel time between Agartala and Kolkata via Dhaka.

Delhi FIR not first in country under new law; case dismissed, says Shah

Delhi FIR not first in country under new law; case dismissed, says Shah

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Delhi case was not the first FIR registered in the country. He said the first case under the new laws was about a motorcycle theft registered in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior at 10 minutes past midnight.

IED may have caused Bengaluru cafe blast, says Karnataka CM

IED may have caused Bengaluru cafe blast, says Karnataka CM

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Asked whether it was a terrorist act, the CM said, it is not known and investigations are on.

Karni Sena chief shot dead at home by attackers disguised as guests

Karni Sena chief shot dead at home by attackers disguised as guests

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Right-wing group Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena's president Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi was shot dead in the living room of his house in Jaipur on Tuesday by three armed men, one of whom was also killed in retaliatory firing, police said.

Will This Father And Son Survive?

Will This Father And Son Survive?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Glimpses from Gaza, Israel and Lebanon as the war provoked by Hamas' horrific attack escalates.

Urgent need for meaningful cooperation: Kasuri

Urgent need for meaningful cooperation: Kasuri

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Kasuri, who drove straight from the airport to Safdarjung Hospital to see Pakistanis injured in the train blast, said he had come here on a "mission to improve relations" between the two countries and "carry forward" the peace process.

2 dead, 3 hurt in fire in 8-storey Mumbai building

2 dead, 3 hurt in fire in 8-storey Mumbai building

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

The fire erupted in a first-floor flat of Veena Santur Cooperative Housing Society at around 12:30 pm and spread to the electric wiring and installations on that floor, according to officials.

Modi Looms Over India's Smallest Lok Sabha Seat

Modi Looms Over India's Smallest Lok Sabha Seat

Rediff.com24 May 2024

'It is necessary to have a person at the top who can make strict decisions without hesitation. Modiji has done that.'

No breach of norms: Maha rights body on Rhea's 'visit' to morgue

No breach of norms: Maha rights body on Rhea's 'visit' to morgue

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The commission had on August 25 issued a show-cause notice to the hospital and police after some news channels claimed that Chakraborty, Rajput's girlfriend, was allowed entry into the post-mortem room in the morgue in violation of norms.

Want our Thalaiva back: Karunanidhi's supporters remain outside hospital

Want our Thalaiva back: Karunanidhi's supporters remain outside hospital

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The crowd, who was trying to barge inside the hospital, was lathi-charged on Sunday night by the police deployed to avoid any unwelcome situation.

'Godman's' latest trick: Asaram refuses to cooperate for potency test

'Godman's' latest trick: Asaram refuses to cooperate for potency test

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, who is facing sexual assault charges, on Wednesday refused to cooperate during a potency test at the civil hospital in Ahmedabad, officials said.

Here's what Modi discussed with Biden

Here's what Modi discussed with Biden

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Kwatra briefed reporters on the outcomes of the second day of Modi's visit that began in Washington, DC with a grand ceremonial welcome on the South Lawn of the White House.

Thousands join Mukhtar Ansari's funeral in Ghazipur

Thousands join Mukhtar Ansari's funeral in Ghazipur

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The body was brought to the family's ancestral burial ground, about half a km from their residence, where a grave was dug on Friday near that of Mukhtar Ansari's parents.

Drivers in accidents won't be punished if...: Official

Drivers in accidents won't be punished if...: Official

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

A driver who accidentally hits a person and subsequently informs the police or takes the victim to the nearest hospital will not be prosecuted under the stringent provisions of the recently enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), a senior government functionary said on Tuesday.

Baltimore mishap: Indian crew onboard Dali 'healthy'

Baltimore mishap: Indian crew onboard Dali 'healthy'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Indian crew onboard a crippled container vessel that collided against a key bridge in Baltimore last week is healthy , according to a nonprofit organisation that has been in touch with the personnel.

Multiple income-tax raids on Apollo group hospitals

Multiple income-tax raids on Apollo group hospitals

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

About 250 income-tax sleuths conducted searches at 20 hospitals in Chennai alone

Breakthrough achieved, 41 workers to come out of tunnel after 16 days

Breakthrough achieved, 41 workers to come out of tunnel after 16 days

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

A senior Uttarakhand official at the site said drilling was complete.

Coronavirus: 'Govt needs to allow treatment by private hospitals'

Coronavirus: 'Govt needs to allow treatment by private hospitals'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'We are going to be overwhelmed by the need for hospital beds. There are simply not enough beds in government hospitals.' 'We will need a large number of medical professionals and without the private sector's involvement, the government won't be able to expand capacity.'

Arrested Bengal minister Mallick hospitalised after fainting in court

Arrested Bengal minister Mallick hospitalised after fainting in court

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested West Bengal minister Jyotipriyo Mallick in a money laundering case linked to an alleged multi-core ration distribution scam in the state, official sources said on Friday.

3 dead as under-construction bridge collapses in Mumbai

3 dead as under-construction bridge collapses in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Three persons were killed on Wednesday night while several others injured after a portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed near the international airport in Mumbai, officials said.

Rajasthan doctors end strike as govt accepts their key demands

Rajasthan doctors end strike as govt accepts their key demands

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The doctors' bodies said that the two sides reached consensus during talks with the state government agreeing to keep private hospitals that have not availed land at subsidised rates or other benefits from it outside the ambit of the proposed law.