News for 'Medical Commission'

In a relief to young doctors, Centre to defer change in NEET-SS exam pattern

In a relief to young doctors, Centre to defer change in NEET-SS exam pattern

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

In a relief to thousands of young doctors pursuing higher specialisation courses, the Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that in the interest of students, it has decided to implement changes in the pattern of the NEET-Super Speciality (NEET-SS) examination from the academic year 2022-23.

More than 7,000 resident doctors in in Maharashtra go on strike

More than 7,000 resident doctors in in Maharashtra go on strike

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Talking to reporters, state medical education minister Girish Mahajan said he has asked resident doctors to engage in a dialogue and urged them not to stretch the matter further.

PCB slams hospital for leaking Shoaib report

PCB slams hospital for leaking Shoaib report

Rediff.com30 Apr 2004

The Shaukat Khanum Hospital blamed Shoaib's brother, who said he released the report to the media to prove his brother is "completely committed" to the Pakistan team.

Dope hearing may open Pandora's box

Dope hearing may open Pandora's box

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

The IOA will hear the 22 dope-tainted athletes from the National Games on Wednesday.

Death toll in Bengal's panchayat poll violence rises to 15

Death toll in Bengal's panchayat poll violence rises to 15

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Tension was palpable in the area, and a large police contingent was deployed to prevent any further flare-up.

Amid global pressure, China says Covid data transparent

Amid global pressure, China says Covid data transparent

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

"China has always been publishing information on COVID-19 deaths and severe cases in the spirit of openness and transparency," Jiao Yahui, head of the Bureau of Medical Administration under the National Health Commission, said at a press briefing held.

Make women self-reliant, instead of locking them in: Kerala HC

Make women self-reliant, instead of locking them in: Kerala HC

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Justice Devan Ramachandran on Tuesday said that patriarchism even in the form of offering protection to women and girls has to be frowned upon as they are just as capable, as men and boys, of taking care of themselves.

These Scientists Shaped India

These Scientists Shaped India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.

'Atiq's murder could have been remote-controlled'

'Atiq's murder could have been remote-controlled'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

'The prowess with which they executed the shootings unmistakably bear the imprint of someone who has had professional training.'

'Despite Covid we don't care about health'

'Despite Covid we don't care about health'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

'The first duty of the government is to learn lessons from a bad experience and course correct. It's a pity that the government is making policy without looking at evidence and differentiating between immediate and urgent.'

Ghosi bypoll: Voters reject 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram' politics

Ghosi bypoll: Voters reject 'Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram' politics

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Singh defeated Bharatiya Janata Party's Dara Singh Chauhan in the bypoll to the Ghosi Assembly constituency in Mau district with a margin of 42,759 votes on Friday.

IOA will be harsh on drug users

IOA will be harsh on drug users

Rediff.com23 Apr 2003

2 J-K doctors sacked for fabricating evidence in 'Shopian rape-murder' case

2 J-K doctors sacked for fabricating evidence in 'Shopian rape-murder' case

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Later, the Central Bureau of Investigation took over the probe and found that the two women were never raped or murdered.

Influential medical group in the US to attend PBD 2014

Influential medical group in the US to attend PBD 2014

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin will attend the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Delhi with an agenda to develop a plan to bring together AAPI, NGOs and the government to provide access to affordable and quality health care. Aziz Haniffa reports

Pakistan players undergo drugs tests

Pakistan players undergo drugs tests

Rediff.com20 Jul 2008

Stung by the doping controversies surrounding two of its key bowlers, the Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday conducted drugs tests of the players named in its preliminary squad for the Champions Trophy. Batsmen Younis Khan, Bazid Khan and all-rounder Yasir Arafat were not tested as they were out of the country, Saleem added.

Women grab top 4 ranks, 933 candidates make it to civil services

Women grab top 4 ranks, 933 candidates make it to civil services

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Garima Lohia, Uma Harathi N and Smriti Mishra secured the second, third and fourth ranks respectively in the examination, results of which were declared on Tuesday.

Medical tourism set to be in the pink of health

Medical tourism set to be in the pink of health

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

After the advent of the US Affordable Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare, US insurance companies plan to encourage medical tourism.

Nitish 'condemns himself', apologises in assembly and outside

Nitish 'condemns himself', apologises in assembly and outside

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday apologised in both Houses of the legislature, as well as outside, for remarks made a day before on the importance of women's education to control population growth.

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Shruti Sharma, a student of history, has topped the civil services examination 2021, with the first three rank holders being women in results announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Monday.

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Shruti Sharma, a student of history, has topped the civil services examination 2021, with the first three rank holders being women in results announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Monday.

'Tortured' by DIG's wife, woman home guard loses legs in suicide bid

'Tortured' by DIG's wife, woman home guard loses legs in suicide bid

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The picture of the woman home guard with amputated legs sent shock waves across the state with Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) taking suo motu cognisance of the matter and directing the Director General of Police (DGP) to inquire into the matter and submit a report by September 15.

5 trafficked Uzbek women go missing from Delhi shelter home, DCW summons top cop

5 trafficked Uzbek women go missing from Delhi shelter home, DCW summons top cop

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The Delhi Commission for Women on Wednesday summoned a senior Delhi police officer after five of the seven Uzbek women, who were allegedly trafficked and sexually exploited in India, went missing from a private shelter home in New Delhi.

UP rain toll climbs to 28, red alert in 6 districts

UP rain toll climbs to 28, red alert in 6 districts

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Nine more people have died as heavy rains lashed Uttar Pradesh for the third day, taking the death toll to 28, while a red alert has been sounded on Tuesday in six districts including the worst-hit Barabanki and Gonda.

Monsoon session of Parliament begins today, set to be stormy

Monsoon session of Parliament begins today, set to be stormy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi has said that 31 bills will be taken up in the monsoon session. Among these include the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023.

UK to send ventilators and oxygen concentrators to India

UK to send ventilators and oxygen concentrators to India

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

The UK high commission said more than 600 pieces of vital medical equipment will be sent to India to support the country in its fight against COVID-19.

Delhi starts evacuating people from Yamuna floodplains

Delhi starts evacuating people from Yamuna floodplains

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Evacuation of people living in low lying areas of the Yamuna floodplains began Monday evening with the river crossing the danger mark due to release of water from Hathnikund barrage in Haryana amid heavy rains in the northern belt of the country.

Did Atiq Ahmed's son's encounter follow SC's 2014 guidelines?

Did Atiq Ahmed's son's encounter follow SC's 2014 guidelines?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Killings in police encounters affect the credibility of rule of law and the administration of criminal justice system, the Supreme Court had said in a 2014 judgment while issuing a slew of guidelines to be followed in matters of investigating police encounters which have led to death or grievous injury.

Elgar case: SC notices to NIA, Maha on Navlakha's plea for house arrest

Elgar case: SC notices to NIA, Maha on Navlakha's plea for house arrest

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The petition came up for hearing before a bench of Justices K M Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy which issued notices to the NIA and the state seeking their responses.

Why Indians Study Medicine In Ukraine

Why Indians Study Medicine In Ukraine

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'With over 50 per cent of medical seats reserved for those who have the ability to pay a fee ranging from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore for a five-year MBBS course and quotas in accordance with affirmative policies in government colleges, the band of seats available for the not-so-rich and non-OBCs is very narrow.'

Gains from lockdown possibly lost in unlock: Expert

Gains from lockdown possibly lost in unlock: Expert

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Professor, Indian Institute of Public Health, Hyderabad, Public Health Foundation of India, V Ramana Dhara, said the unlock has resulted in a return to old habits of indiscipline in physical distancing and improper mask use.

Atiq's killing: Security upped across UP, Internet shut in Prayagraj

Atiq's killing: Security upped across UP, Internet shut in Prayagraj

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) have been issued in all districts of Uttar Pradesh to prevent any untoward incident.

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The real battle for NEET abolition can take much more time and energy, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

People celebrating Atiq Ahmed's murder are vultures: Owaisi

People celebrating Atiq Ahmed's murder are vultures: Owaisi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The AIMIM chief questioned whether the public will have any faith in the Constitution and law and order of the country after this incident.

'F1 could manage to race even with COVID-19 cases'

'F1 could manage to race even with COVID-19 cases'

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Formula One could cope with up to 10 positive tests for COVID-19 when the sport starts the season in July, according to the chairman of the governing FIA's medical commission. Professor Gerard Saillant told Sky Sports television the sport would still need a 'red line', however, beyond which racing could not continue.

Mobile phone use among youth why Agniveer test went online, says Army

Mobile phone use among youth why Agniveer test went online, says Army

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

There is no change in the syllabus or the test pattern that will be used for the online common entrance examination (CEE), the first level of screening in the recruitment procedure for Agniveers, a top Army official said on Thursday.

CAS tribunal upholds lifetime ban on Russian doping doctor

CAS tribunal upholds lifetime ban on Russian doping doctor

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Russia's anti-doping agency (RUSADA) still has significant work to do to get its suspension lifted, the World Anti-Doping Agency said on Monday.

ISO 17025 for dope control lab

ISO 17025 for dope control lab

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Caliberation Laboratories certified the SAI Dope Control Centre in Delhi.

China stops publishing daily Covid cases amid fresh surge

China stops publishing daily Covid cases amid fresh surge

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

The move comes in the backdrop of a Radio Free Asia report that nearly 250 million people in China may have been affected by COVID-19 in just 20 days after the 'zero-COVID policy' was diluted in the first week of the month.

Violence in Bengal over rape and murder of teenager

Violence in Bengal over rape and murder of teenager

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The 17-year-old girl, whose body was found in a canal in Kaliaganj police station area on Friday, knew the man, Superintendent of Police (SP) Md Sana Akhtar said, identifying him as the prime accused.

Asif Iqbal slams PCB

Asif Iqbal slams PCB

Rediff.com7 May 2004

The former Pakistan skipper questioned the PCB's decision to investigate claims that players may have faked injuries during the India-Pakistan Test series.