News for 'Medical'

Medical Store Owner Injured in Shooting

Medical Store Owner Injured in Shooting

Rediff.com3 days ago

A medical store owner in Hoshiarpur was shot and injured by two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle. Police are investigating the incident.

Kanpur Medical Store Owner Arrested in Cough Syrup Probe

Kanpur Medical Store Owner Arrested in Cough Syrup Probe

Rediff.com4 days ago

Kanpur Crime Branch arrests a medical store owner for allegedly illegally buying and selling codeine-based cough syrup as part of a larger investigation into the illicit trade of regulated pharmaceuticals.

Medical Students Held for Snatching Gold Chain, Mobile Phone

Medical Students Held for Snatching Gold Chain, Mobile Phone

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Two medical students were arrested in Pithoragarh for allegedly snatching a gold chain and mobile phone from a woman. The students, identified as Sunny Singh and Himani Bora, were apprehended while attempting to flee.

ED chargesheets RG Kar ex-principal in medical college irregularities

ED chargesheets RG Kar ex-principal in medical college irregularities

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet in connection with alleged financial irregularities at the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, naming former principal Sandip Ghosh and others as accused.

David Miller receives medical clearance to feature in T20 World Cup

David Miller receives medical clearance to feature in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

South Africa's senior batter David Miller on Saturday received medical clearance to join the national squad for the T20 World Cup which begins on February 7.

Govt plans to cut TCS rate to 2% for education, medical purposes

Govt plans to cut TCS rate to 2% for education, medical purposes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to reduce the tax collection at source (TCS) rate to 2 per cent for education and medical purposes under Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) as well as on sale of overseas tour program package.

T20 World Cup: Sundar Waits Medical Clearance

T20 World Cup: Sundar Waits Medical Clearance

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Washington Sundar is recovering from a rib injury and undergoing workload assessment at the Centre of Excellence as selectors await a final call on his availability for the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Power Of Ginger: 10 Reasons Why It is Not Just A Spice

Power Of Ginger: 10 Reasons Why It is Not Just A Spice

Rediff.com6 days ago

Anyone who has felt queasy, been sick, or had a unsettled tummy has likely tried ginger or been advised to do so. Ginger has been trusted for centuries as a gentle and reliable solution to many a medical ill.

Rajasthan Hospital Performs First AI-Powered Cochlear Implant

Rajasthan Hospital Performs First AI-Powered Cochlear Implant

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A three-year-old girl in Rajasthan has received an artificial intelligence-based smart cochlear implant, marking a first for government hospitals in the state and offering new hope for treating hearing impairment.

VHP protests over conversion allegations at Lucknow medical varsity

VHP protests over conversion allegations at Lucknow medical varsity

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) staged a protest in Lucknow alleging illegal religious conversion activities at King George's Medical University (KGMU), following the arrest of a KGMU intern in a rape and blackmail case. The VHP demanded swift action against those involved, claiming an organized attempt at religious conversion.

Six Injured in Jharkhand Bus Accident

Six Injured in Jharkhand Bus Accident

Rediff.com6 days ago

Six people were injured, one seriously, after a bus accident in Jharkhand's Chatra district. The bus, en route from Raipur to Gaya, crashed due to a burst tire.

Auto Driver Dies After Being Set on Fire in Agra

Auto Driver Dies After Being Set on Fire in Agra

Rediff.com3 days ago

An auto-rickshaw driver in Agra, India, died from severe burns after allegedly being doused in petrol and set on fire by a woman and her accomplices, according to police reports.

Thane Hospital Owner Claims 10 Lakh Cheating by Former Partners

Thane Hospital Owner Claims 10 Lakh Cheating by Former Partners

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Police in Thane have registered a case against two individuals accused of cheating a hospital owner of 10 lakh following a partnership dispute.

Jaipur Mosque Balcony Collapse Injures 20

Jaipur Mosque Balcony Collapse Injures 20

Rediff.com1 days ago

Around 20 people were injured when a balcony wall collapsed at a mosque in Jaipur after Friday prayers. Most received first aid, while six remain hospitalised.

London Surgeon Completes First UK Remote Robotic Surgeries in Gibraltar

London Surgeon Completes First UK Remote Robotic Surgeries in Gibraltar

Rediff.com1 days ago

A London-based surgeon of Indian origin has made medical history by successfully completing the UK's first remote robotic surgeries on patients in Gibraltar, approximately 2,400 km away.

One Killed, 19 Injured in Pakistan Suicide Bombing

One Killed, 19 Injured in Pakistan Suicide Bombing

Rediff.com1 days ago

A suicide bombing at a checkpost in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has resulted in one death and 19 injuries, including security personnel. The attack, claimed to be targeting civilians by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has prompted a security response and condemnation from the Chief Minister.

Why Gender Concordance May Reduce Patient Satisfaction in Telemedicine

Why Gender Concordance May Reduce Patient Satisfaction in Telemedicine

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A new study by the Goa Institute of Management (GIM) reveals that gender matching in telemedicine may negatively impact patient satisfaction, highlighting the need for culturally sensitive virtual healthcare platforms.

MD Student Found Dead in Meerut, Suicide Suspected

MD Student Found Dead in Meerut, Suicide Suspected

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 29-year-old doctor, originally from Tamil Nadu and pursuing his MD in Meerut, was found dead in his rented accommodation in a suspected suicide case.

India wages war on cervical cancer with free HPV vax for girls

India wages war on cervical cancer with free HPV vax for girls

Rediff.com2 days ago

The figures are grim. India accounts for around 19 per cent of global cervical cancer cases and 23 per cent of deaths.

World load management: Kashvee replaces Renuka in Perth Test vs Australia

World load management: Kashvee replaces Renuka in Perth Test vs Australia

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian women's team pacer Renuka Singh Thakur has been ruled out of the one-off Test against Australia due to workload management, with Kashvee Gautam named as her replacement.

Ashutosh Brahmachari, Swami Accuser, Attacked on Train in Prayagraj

Ashutosh Brahmachari, Swami Accuser, Attacked on Train in Prayagraj

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Ashutosh Brahmachari, who accused Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati of sexual exploitation, was attacked on a train in Prayagraj; police are investigating.

India Installs Mock Container Housing for Asian Games Athletes

India Installs Mock Container Housing for Asian Games Athletes

Rediff.com3 days ago

India is preparing its athletes for the upcoming Asian Games by installing makeshift container housing units at SAI centres to familiarise them with the unique accommodation arrangements in Japan.

Are Eggs Good Or Bad For You? 8 Medical Truths

Are Eggs Good Or Bad For You? 8 Medical Truths

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

US Department of Agriculture's food database says a single large egg provides approximately 6.2 gm high-quality protein. Johns Hopkins Medicine states, both the yolk and the white are rich in essential vitamins like A, D, B complex, and contain important nutrients like choline, selenium, zeaxanthin, and linoleic acid (a beneficial fatty acid).

Sri Lanka Completes Post-Mortem on Iranian Sailors After Frigate Sinking

Sri Lanka Completes Post-Mortem on Iranian Sailors After Frigate Sinking

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sri Lanka has completed the post-mortem examination of Iranian sailors recovered from the frigate IRIS Dena, which allegedly sank after a US submarine attack. Eighty of the 84 bodies have been identified by survivors, and an opposition protest was held against military aggression against Iran.

Man Stabs Mother-in-Law in Family Dispute

Man Stabs Mother-in-Law in Family Dispute

Rediff.com5 days ago

A man in Budhana, Muzaffarnagar, allegedly stabbed his mother-in-law after a family dispute, leaving her seriously injured. Police are searching for the accused, who is currently absconding.

Court Acquits Two Men in 2018 Attempted Murder Case

Court Acquits Two Men in 2018 Attempted Murder Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

A Delhi court has acquitted two men accused of attempting to murder their cousin in 2018, citing insufficient evidence and discrepancies in the prosecution's case.

Women commission to probe egg extraction racket as chilling details emerge

Women commission to probe egg extraction racket as chilling details emerge

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Maharashtra State Women's Commission is investigating a major illegal human egg extraction racket in Thane district, where vulnerable women were exploited for multiple donation cycles using forged documents. The investigation revealed unauthorized IVF clinic operations and unqualified individuals administering medical procedures.

Blast at Peace Committee Member's Shop Kills Two in Pakistan

Blast at Peace Committee Member's Shop Kills Two in Pakistan

Rediff.com18 hours ago

A blast at a battery shop owned by a peace committee member in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has killed two people and injured eight others. Separately, two police personnel were killed and 18 civilians injured in another blast in the same province.

Prakash Padukone, Yuvraj, Paes For Gavaskar's Charity Golf Event

Prakash Padukone, Yuvraj, Paes For Gavaskar's Charity Golf Event

Rediff.com5 days ago

A star-studded charity golf event, organised by Sunil Gavaskar's CHAMPS Foundation, will feature cricket legends and other sporting icons to support former Indian athletes facing hardship.

Reporter Jailed for Reports Against UP Hospital Officials

Reporter Jailed for Reports Against UP Hospital Officials

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A journalist in Uttar Pradesh was arrested and jailed for allegedly publishing misleading reports against hospital officials, leading to accusations of a crackdown on press freedom.

Bomb Thrown at Kerala Student Activist's House After Minister's Injury

Bomb Thrown at Kerala Student Activist's House After Minister's Injury

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Unidentified individuals attacked the residence of a KSU activist in Kerala with an explosive device, following his arrest related to a protest where the Health Minister was allegedly injured.

Holi Clash in UP Village Injures 11

Holi Clash in UP Village Injures 11

Rediff.com3 days ago

A dispute over playing with colours during Holi escalated into a violent clash between two groups in a village in Uttar Pradesh, leaving at least 11 people injured.

Ronaldo injury shock: Portugal friendlies in doubt

Ronaldo injury shock: Portugal friendlies in doubt

Rediff.com1 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo will travel to Spain for rehabilitation after sustaining a hamstring injury, according to Al-Nassr's coach Jorge Jesus.

'Kill her': FIR says KSU activists attacked Kerala health minister with a 'weapon'

'Kill her': FIR says KSU activists attacked Kerala health minister with a 'weapon'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Kerala Health Minister Veena George was allegedly attacked during a protest by KSU activists at a railway station in Kannur. Five activists have been arrested and remanded to judicial custody. The FIR states the minister was attacked with a 'weapon' while boarding a train.

Two Die in Raisen Motorcycle Accident

Two Die in Raisen Motorcycle Accident

Rediff.com7 days ago

Two people were killed and one seriously injured in a head-on motorcycle collision near Sumer village in Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh.

Iran conflict: 'My sister reported loud explosions'

Iran conflict: 'My sister reported loud explosions'

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian parents express growing anxiety and fear for the safety of their children studying in Iran, as the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates. They are appealing to the Indian government for immediate evacuation.

Cristiano Ronaldo's 'injury more serious than expected'

Cristiano Ronaldo's 'injury more serious than expected'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus confirmed that Ronaldo will head to Spain for rehab after suffering injury last weekend.

Bomb Thrown at Kerala Student Activist's House After Minister Protest

Bomb Thrown at Kerala Student Activist's House After Minister Protest

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Unidentified individuals attacked the residence of a KSU activist in Kerala with an explosive device, following his arrest related to a protest where the Health Minister was allegedly injured.

Job Fraud Suspect Arrested After Months on the Run

Job Fraud Suspect Arrested After Months on the Run

Rediff.com5 days ago

A man was arrested in Gujarat after being on the run for 10 months in connection with a job fraud case in Mumbai. The accused allegedly defrauded a retired railway officer of Rs 17 lakh by promising his son a job in ONGC.

Asian Games 2026: India Prepares Athletes For Unique Container Housing Experience

Asian Games 2026: India Prepares Athletes For Unique Container Housing Experience

Rediff.com3 days ago

India is preparing its athletes for the unique accommodation arrangements at the upcoming Asian Games, which will feature repurposed shipping containers as housing units.