News for 'Medical Services'

London Surgeon Completes First UK Remote Robotic Surgeries in Gibraltar

London Surgeon Completes First UK Remote Robotic Surgeries in Gibraltar

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

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.

Women officers denied permanent commission to get pension: SC

Women officers denied permanent commission to get pension: SC

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has ruled that women Short Service Commission officers in the Army, Navy, and Air Force, who were unfairly denied Permanent Commission, are entitled to full pensionary benefits.

Meet Amit Kshatriya, Indian-American behind historic moon mission

Meet Amit Kshatriya, Indian-American behind historic moon mission

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Indian-American scientist Amit Kshatriya's journey from watching rocket launches in Houston to becoming NASA's Associate Administrator is a testament to his dedication and expertise in space exploration.

India-China border trade via Lipulekh Pass to resume after 6 yrs

India-China border trade via Lipulekh Pass to resume after 6 yrs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Border trade between India and China through the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district is set to resume this year after a six-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fake Life-Saving Drugs Racket Busted in Delhi

Fake Life-Saving Drugs Racket Busted in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an organised interstate racket involved in manufacturing and distributing counterfeit life-saving medicines, arresting six individuals and seizing fake drugs worth approximately Rs 2 crore. The investigation also revealed a network of fake GST firms used for generating bogus invoices and laundering money.

Haryana CM Saini Emphasises Sikh Values at Baisakhi Celebration

Haryana CM Saini Emphasises Sikh Values at Baisakhi Celebration

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini emphasised the importance of Sikh Gurus' teachings at the Baisakhi Mahotsav in Kurukshetra, highlighting the government's efforts to promote these values and support the Sikh community.

How Sleep, Screen Time Affect Your Sex Life

How Sleep, Screen Time Affect Your Sex Life

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Burnout reduces pleasure, curiosity, and the ability to feel desire, even in healthy relationships.

What Are The Best Yoga Asanas For Thyroid?

What Are The Best Yoga Asanas For Thyroid?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Yoga expert rediffGURU Pushpa R, founder of Radiant Yoga Vibes suggests postures and exercises to heal from thyroid, stiff neck and shoulder pain.

Woman Delivers Baby at Hospital Gate After Ambulance Driver Leaves Her

Woman Delivers Baby at Hospital Gate After Ambulance Driver Leaves Her

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

A 28-year-old woman delivered a baby girl at the main gate of a Raisen district hospital after a Janani Express ambulance driver allegedly left her outside. Hospital staff assisted the woman and her newborn, and the hospital is investigating the incident.

Delhi fire: Lone survivor unaware of family's death

Delhi fire: Lone survivor unaware of family's death

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A man injured in a Delhi fire is in intensive care, unaware that nine of his family members have died in the blaze. He sustained severe burns while trying to escape and is currently under observation.

Can Women Over 40 Have A Normal Delivery?

Can Women Over 40 Have A Normal Delivery?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

While fertility does decline with age, many women have successfully delivered babies after the age of 40, notes Dr Rohan Palshetkar, consultant IVF specialist at Bloom IVF and Palshetkar Patil Nursing Home.

Life Sentence for Teacher in Dr Vandana Das Murder Case; Prosecution to Appeal for Death Penalty

Life Sentence for Teacher in Dr Vandana Das Murder Case; Prosecution to Appeal for Death Penalty

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A teacher convicted of murdering Dr Vandana Das in a Kerala hospital has been sentenced to life imprisonment. The prosecution plans to appeal for the death penalty.

Boat Capsizes in Vrindavan: Punjab Pilgrims Killed, Injured, and Missing

Boat Capsizes in Vrindavan: Punjab Pilgrims Killed, Injured, and Missing

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A boat capsized in the Yamuna River in Vrindavan, India, carrying tourists primarily from Punjab, resulting in multiple fatalities, injuries, and missing persons. The incident occurred during a devotional trip to Mathura, turning a pilgrimage into a tragedy for families from Ludhiana and Jagraon.

Hyderabad claims its place as global MNC destination

Hyderabad claims its place as global MNC destination

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Hyderabad is rapidly emerging as a strategic hub for multinational companies (MNCs) deepening their focus on artificial intelligence (AI), life sciences, and global capability centres (GCCs), supported by the city's strong pharmaceutical (pharma) base, deeptech talent pool, and a policy environment that encourages high-value investment.

UP constable arrested for sexual exploitation

UP constable arrested for sexual exploitation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A constable posted with the emergency police response service Dial 112 in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested and sent to judicial custody after a woman lodged a complaint accusing him of sexual exploitation, police said on Thursday.

We are 'breaking Iran's bones' and still active: Netanyahu

We are 'breaking Iran's bones' and still active: Netanyahu

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Netanyahu asserts that Israel can play a role in helping Iranians achieve political change and cast off tyranny, while acknowledging that the ultimate decision lies with the Iranian people.

Empty PG Seats, Missing Doctors

Empty PG Seats, Missing Doctors

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'When young doctors see limited protection, unpredictable careers and an absence of institutional support, they hesitate.'

Doctor Vandana Das Murder Case: Accused Sentenced to Life, Prosecution to Appeal

Doctor Vandana Das Murder Case: Accused Sentenced to Life, Prosecution to Appeal

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A teacher convicted of murdering Dr. Vandana Das in a Kerala hospital has been sentenced to life imprisonment, prompting the prosecution to seek the death penalty.

SC steps in to fast-track acid attack cases nationwide

SC steps in to fast-track acid attack cases nationwide

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court of India has directed all high courts to establish timelines for trial courts to expedite the conclusion of acid attack cases across the country, emphasising the need for a more proactive approach and adequate compensation for victims.

Swadeshi Jagran Manch Urges End to Moratorium on Digital Product Tariffs

Swadeshi Jagran Manch Urges End to Moratorium on Digital Product Tariffs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) is advocating for the termination of the moratorium on customs duties for electronically transmitted digital products, arguing that it hinders self-reliance, causes revenue losses, and restricts India's ability to tax emerging technologies like AI.

Police Intensify Probe into Kanpur Kidney Transplant Racket, Issue Lookout Notices for Doctors

Police Intensify Probe into Kanpur Kidney Transplant Racket, Issue Lookout Notices for Doctors

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Police in Kanpur are intensifying their investigation into an illegal kidney transplant racket, issuing lookout notices for four doctors and expanding the probe to multiple cities.

India Concedes to Indonesia in Billie Jean King Cup After Close Matches

India Concedes to Indonesia in Billie Jean King Cup After Close Matches

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

India faced a defeat against Indonesia in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie, with Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli losing their respective singles matches.

Man Who Breached Delhi Assembly Security Sent to Police Custody

Man Who Breached Delhi Assembly Security Sent to Police Custody

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A man who breached security at the Delhi Assembly by driving an SUV into the complex has been remanded to eight days' police custody. The court cited the seriousness of the allegations and the accused's apparent awareness of his actions.

Why Love Is Good For Health: 8 Wonderful Benefits

Why Love Is Good For Health: 8 Wonderful Benefits

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Love+happiness brings less doctor visits, less anxiety, less stress, quicker healing, all things that are good for your body.

Calcutta HC Grants Bail to Saradha Scam Accused Sudipta Sen, Ending 13-Year Jail Term

Calcutta HC Grants Bail to Saradha Scam Accused Sudipta Sen, Ending 13-Year Jail Term

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Calcutta High Court has granted conditional bail to Sudipta Sen, the main accused in the multi-crore Saradha ponzi scheme, after 13 years of detention. The court cited the right to a speedy trial and Sen's prolonged detention as key factors in its decision.

Choose Your Carbs! 7 Best Slow-Release Carbohydrates

Choose Your Carbs! 7 Best Slow-Release Carbohydrates

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Slow-release carbohydrates deliver energy at a steady, measured pace rather than all at once.

India's Billie Jean King Cup Hopes Dim After Indonesia Defeat

India's Billie Jean King Cup Hopes Dim After Indonesia Defeat

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

India's chances of progressing in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie are jeopardised after a 0-3 loss to Indonesia, with Vaishnavi Adkar's valiant effort ending in defeat and Sahaja Yamalapalli outplayed by Janice Tjen.

Can Rs 1.15 Cr Corpus Fund Rs 2 Lakh Monthly?

Can Rs 1.15 Cr Corpus Fund Rs 2 Lakh Monthly?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Ask rediffGURU Naveenn Kummar your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Doctor brutally beats patient on hospital bed, suspended

Doctor brutally beats patient on hospital bed, suspended

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The video, which was shot by a person who was present in the ward, showed the doctor punching the patient, Arjun Singh, who was lying on the bed, in the face. The patient is seen resisting by kicking, while two other persons try to restrain both of them. Singh, a resident of Kupvi in Shimla, suffered a nose injury in the incident.

California Hospice Fraud: FBI Arrests Eight in $50 Million Healthcare Scheme

California Hospice Fraud: FBI Arrests Eight in $50 Million Healthcare Scheme

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The FBI has arrested eight individuals in California for allegedly defrauding the national healthcare system of over USD 50 million through fraudulent hospice care facilities.

California Hospice Fraud: FBI Arrests Eight in $50 Million Scheme

California Hospice Fraud: FBI Arrests Eight in $50 Million Scheme

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The FBI has arrested eight individuals in California for allegedly defrauding the national healthcare system of over $50 million through fraudulent hospice care facilities.

Private plane crash-lands in Odisha, 6 injured

Private plane crash-lands in Odisha, 6 injured

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Rourkela SP Nitesh Wadhwani said there were four passengers, including two women and two pilots, in the aircraft. Captain Naveen and Captain Tarun were piloting the plane, he said.

8 Germ Hotspots You Touch Every Day

8 Germ Hotspots You Touch Every Day

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Countless public surfaces, from cash machines to lift buttons, are touched by hundreds of people every day, often without a second thought.

Four Men Get Life for 2017 Delhi Murder: Justice Served

Four Men Get Life for 2017 Delhi Murder: Justice Served

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A Delhi court sentenced four men to life imprisonment for the 2017 murder of a 17-year-old boy in Kirti Nagar, West Delhi, finding they acted with common intention.

Rs 50K Scholarship For BTech, Medical Students

Rs 50K Scholarship For BTech, Medical Students

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Selected candidates will receive financial assistance of up to Rs 50,000 per year to cover tuition fees, academic materials and other essential educational expenses.

Forceps found in Kerala woman's abdomen 5 years after surgery

Forceps found in Kerala woman's abdomen 5 years after surgery

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

An artery forceps was discovered in a woman's abdomen five years after she underwent surgery at Alappuzha Medical College. An investigation has been launched into the incident.

Health Club Owner Acquitted: Court Cites Vague Allegations and Probe Lapses

Health Club Owner Acquitted: Court Cites Vague Allegations and Probe Lapses

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has acquitted a health club owner of sexual harassment charges, citing vague allegations, inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony, and a flawed police investigation.

Mumbai to get world-standard exotic birds park in eastern suburbs

Mumbai to get world-standard exotic birds park in eastern suburbs

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will develop an international-standard exotic birds park at Nahur to create a new tourism attraction. The park will feature 24 independent habitats designed to replicate the birds' natural environments and will house rare and colourful species from Australia, Africa and America.

Four Die in Kozhikode Car-Lorry Collision

Four Die in Kozhikode Car-Lorry Collision

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Four people died and one was seriously injured after a car collided with a parked lorry in Kozhikode, Kerala. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.

World Sleep Day: 5 Relaxing Asanas For Good Sleep

World Sleep Day: 5 Relaxing Asanas For Good Sleep

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

On World Sleep Day, Sailendra Raane, yoga expert and founder of Mahati Wellness, explains how yoga and small lifestyle fixes can help you lay the groundwork for a good night's sleep.