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1 year of Ukraine war, India abstains on UN peace resolution

1 year of Ukraine war, India abstains on UN peace resolution

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The 193-member General Assembly adopted the draft resolution, put forward by Ukraine and its supporters, titled 'Principles of the Charter of the United Nations underlying a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine'.

In-principle nod for 6 nuclear power reactors at Jaitapur

In-principle nod for 6 nuclear power reactors at Jaitapur

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

In-principle approval has been accorded to a site in Maharashtra's Jaitapur for setting up six nuclear power reactors of 1,650 MW each in technical cooperation with France, the government said on Thursday.

2 dead, 16 injured in ammonia gas leak at IFFCO plant in UP

2 dead, 16 injured in ammonia gas leak at IFFCO plant in UP

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The two persons who died in the accident were identified as IFFCO Deputy Manager Abhay Nandan and Assistant Manager V P Singh.

Saudi Arabia to ship 80 metric tonnes of oxygen to India to meet growing demand

Saudi Arabia to ship 80 metric tonnes of oxygen to India to meet growing demand

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

The supply shipment is being undertaken in cooperation with the Adani group and Linde company.

PIX: Chess Olympiad draws to a close

PIX: Chess Olympiad draws to a close

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The closing ceremony of the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad turned out to be a social evening

IMA, Jamia, IIT-D among 5,789 entities losing FCRA licence

IMA, Jamia, IIT-D among 5,789 entities losing FCRA licence

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

These entities did not apply for renewal of their FCRA licence. In addition, the Union home ministry also rejected renewal applications of 179 organisations, officials said.

Kejriwal govt wins confidence vote amid BJP walkout

Kejriwal govt wins confidence vote amid BJP walkout

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

While all the Aam Aadmi Party MLAs present in the House voted in favour of the motion as expected, there was no vote against it due to the absence of BJP legislators.

21 die in Bihar hooch tragedy; triggers political slugfest

21 die in Bihar hooch tragedy; triggers political slugfest

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Sale and consumption of alcohol was completely banned in Bihar by the Nitish Kumar government in April, 2016.

PM may announce these health sector initiatives in I-Day speech

PM may announce these health sector initiatives in I-Day speech

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to announce a host of initiatives for the health sector on Independence Day with the highlights being the 'Heal in India' and 'Heal by India' projects and a roadmap to eliminate sickle cell disease by 2047, official sources said.

Guv Dhankhar invites Mamata to discuss 'worsening' law and order in WB

Guv Dhankhar invites Mamata to discuss 'worsening' law and order in WB

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Dhankhar in his letter claimed that the state of governance in the state was 'cliff hanging' and had been further strained by the barbarity witnessed in the Birbhum killings.

IAF's Sukhoi, Mirage aircraft crash in MP; 1 pilot killed

IAF's Sukhoi, Mirage aircraft crash in MP; 1 pilot killed

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Videos from the scene, shot by locals in Morena, showed debris of the aircraft on the ground.

Maha ex-minister Deshmukh sent to CBI custody till April 11 in graft case

Maha ex-minister Deshmukh sent to CBI custody till April 11 in graft case

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

While seeking his remand, the central probe agency had sought the court's permission to take the accused to its head office in New Delhi for interrogation via "scientific techniques".

Man under observation for COVID-19 goes missing, traced home

Man under observation for COVID-19 goes missing, traced home

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The passenger, who arrived from Dubai to Mangaluru International Airport, had fever and the administration made arrangements to treat him at the Wenlock hospital.

Nun alleges harassment after exposing cruelty to deaf-mute kids in Kodagu convent

Nun alleges harassment after exposing cruelty to deaf-mute kids in Kodagu convent

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Meanwhile, Sister Margaret of the Mercy Convent said in a press release that the nun's allegations were "totally false and malicious".

No liquor sale during weekend curfew in Karnataka, says minister

No liquor sale during weekend curfew in Karnataka, says minister

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Ahead of the weekend curfew, which will come into effect from Friday at 8 pm to Monday 5 am, Karnataka Excise Minister K Gopalaiah said there will be no sale of liquor for two days starting from tonight across the state.

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.

Prescription from Pakistan: How one hospital is a model for Asia

Prescription from Pakistan: How one hospital is a model for Asia

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Pakistan's dismal public health system is rife with mismanagement and a paucity of resources. Amidst this shambolic system, one hospital in Karachi has been providing specialised healthcare to millions. Free of charge. As the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation celebrated 40 years of successful service, Dr Sanjay Nagral visited the facility and met the man who helms it, armed with the simple philosophy that 'No person should die only because they are unable to afford medical expenses.'

Pichai, Nadella support India's fight against COVID-19

Pichai, Nadella support India's fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Google CEO Sundar Pichai and his Microsoft counterpart Satya Nadella have assured help to India as the country grapples with a ravaging coronavirus crisis that has put enormous pressure on its hospitals due to a shortage of beds, oxygen and medical supplies.

COVID-19: Centre asks states to prohibit oxygen supply for industrial use

COVID-19: Centre asks states to prohibit oxygen supply for industrial use

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Goyal added the central government did mapping in a meeting with governments of 12 states and union territories most affected by COVID-19 and 6,177 metric tonnes of oxygen will be given to these states.

Mamata aide arrested for cattle-smuggling given 10-day CBI custody

Mamata aide arrested for cattle-smuggling given 10-day CBI custody

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested senior Trinamool Congress leader Anubrata Mondal from his residence in Bolpur for allegedly not cooperating in its probe into a cattle smuggling case, an official said.

Elgar case: Will get Navlakha medically examined: Maha govt to HC

Elgar case: Will get Navlakha medically examined: Maha govt to HC

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

In his plea, Navlakha, 69, also sought that the HC direct authorities of the Taloja prison in neighbouring Navi Mumbai to get him medically examined for a lump developed in his chest.

COVID-19: France, US deliver oxygen supplies to India

COVID-19: France, US deliver oxygen supplies to India

Rediff.com2 May 2021

France on Sunday delivered to India 28 tonnes of ready-to-use medical supplies including eight large oxygen plants while the US sent to India a third flight that brought over 1000 oxygen cylinders

Aaftab undergoes marathon polygraph test, 5 knives seized from his flat

Aaftab undergoes marathon polygraph test, 5 knives seized from his flat

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

However, police said the saw allegedly used by Poonawala to cut his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar's body is yet to be recovered.

ED arrests Bengal minister hours after Rs 21cr seized from his aide

ED arrests Bengal minister hours after Rs 21cr seized from his aide

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Chatterjee, who was the state education minister when the scam took place, was arrested after around 26 hours of grilling in connection with the probe.

Delhi cops seize 'sharp object' from Aaftab's flat

Delhi cops seize 'sharp object' from Aaftab's flat

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

A Delhi Police team searched for the murder weapon at a forest in Gurugram using a metal detector on Saturday, but returned empty-handed after one-and-a-half-hours, sources said.

IAF crash: Wg Cdr Chauhan's father recalls his journey

IAF crash: Wg Cdr Chauhan's father recalls his journey

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

He joined the Indian Air Force in Hyderabad in 2000 and was currently posted at the Indian Airforce station in Sulur. Tamil Nadu.

CBI freezes TMC leader Anubrata Mondal's FDs worth Rs 17cr

CBI freezes TMC leader Anubrata Mondal's FDs worth Rs 17cr

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The agency detected the fixed deposits in State Bank of India, Axis Bank and Bank of India during the questioning of several close aides of Mondal and other witnesses during its ongoing probe in the case, they said.

Curfew in Jodhpur after communal tension on Eid, internet shut

Curfew in Jodhpur after communal tension on Eid, internet shut

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The Jodhpur district administration temporarily suspended internet services in the district as a precautionary measure after the clashes on Monday night.

SC grants bail to rebel YSRC MP in sedition case

SC grants bail to rebel YSRC MP in sedition case

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The Supreme Court Friday granted bail to rebel Yuvajana Shramika Rythu Congress MP K Raghu Ramakrishna Raju, who was arrested in a sedition case lodged by Andhra Pradesh Police against him.

'Neo-Nazis' in Ukraine using Indians as human shields: Putin

'Neo-Nazis' in Ukraine using Indians as human shields: Putin

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

In a video address, Putin on Thursday said, "The fact that we are fighting neo-Nazis is proved by how the hostilities are going, nationalist neo-Nazi's units are using foreign mercenaries from the Middle East. Also, they use civilians as human shields, hiding behind their backs and we have facts, pictures of how they deploy heavy weapons in residential areas."

Congress demands one nation, one price for COVID vaccines

Congress demands one nation, one price for COVID vaccines

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Serum Institute of India announced a price of Rs 400 per dose for its COVID-19 vaccine 'Covishield' for state governments and Rs 600 per dose for private hospitals.

Lalu to be shifted to AIIMS-Delhi as health deteriorates

Lalu to be shifted to AIIMS-Delhi as health deteriorates

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

"Lalu Prasad is having trouble breathing for the last two days. On Friday, he was found to be having pneumonia. Considering his age, we have decided to shift him to AIIMS-Delhi on the advice of doctors for better treatment," RIMS Director Dr Kameshwar Prasad said. "He is likely to be shifted to AIIMS today. We have already spoken to the experts at AIIMS," he added.

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Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

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Ensure people in mental health homes are vaccinated: SC to govt

Ensure people in mental health homes are vaccinated: SC to govt

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

A bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and M R Shah took serious note of Maharashtra government's shifting patients lodged in mental health institutes to homes for beggars and asked it to discontinue the practice immediately saying it is counter-productive and runs against the provisions of Mental Health Act.

HC stays second suspension order against Dr Kafeel

HC stays second suspension order against Dr Kafeel

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

On July 31, 2019, the doctor was suspended for the second time while he was already under suspension for allegedly forcibly treating patients at the Bahraich District Hospital and criticising policies of the government.

WHO experts visit Wuhan wet market

WHO experts visit Wuhan wet market

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

The wet market was where a variety of live animals were traded until it was shut down following fears that the coronavirus had jumped to humans either from bats or pangolins.

Civilian killings: J-K police establishes helpline for minorities

Civilian killings: J-K police establishes helpline for minorities

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

'Kashmir Police established Minority distress #helpline at PCR Kashmir. In case of #emergency, one may call for #assistance on 0194-2482626,' IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar tweeted.

FIR against Niira Radia, 4 others for embezzling Rs 300 cr of bank loan

FIR against Niira Radia, 4 others for embezzling Rs 300 cr of bank loan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

The economic offence wing of Delhi police has registered an FIR against Nayati Healthcare's Niira Radia and four others for alleged embezzlement of over Rs 300 crore of bank loan, following a complaint filed by orthopaedic surgeon Rajiv Sharma from whom they had acquired two hospitals.

Alec Baldwin's prop gun kills cinematographer

Alec Baldwin's prop gun kills cinematographer

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Alec Baldwin discharged a prop firearm on the set of his movie Rust that killed the film's director of photography and wounding the director, the authorities said.

8 people killed after mass shooting at FedEx unit in US

8 people killed after mass shooting at FedEx unit in US

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Police believe the shooter took his own life and there is "no active threat to the community at this time,".