News for 'Ministry of Health'

Over 10,000 new Covid cases reported after 8 months

Over 10,000 new Covid cases reported after 8 months

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The number of active cases has increased to 44,998, the data updated on Thursday showed.

India's daily Covid count lowest since March 2020

India's daily Covid count lowest since March 2020

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

India witnessed a single-day rise of 36 fresh COVID-19 cases, the lowest since March 2020, while the active caseload declined to 1,844, according to Union health ministry data.

Being harassed to prove newborn son's legality: Moosewala's father

Being harassed to prove newborn son's legality: Moosewala's father

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

In a post on Instagram on Tuesday, Singh alleged that the administration was harassing him to prove that the child was legal.

India reports 2 deaths from H3N2 virus; Centre issues advisory

India reports 2 deaths from H3N2 virus; Centre issues advisory

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

India has recorded its first two deaths due to seasonal influenza subtype H3N2, one each from Karnataka and Haryana, with the Union health ministry on Friday saying it is keeping a close watch on the situation and cases are expected to decline from the month-end.

Is Modi's Authoritarianism Good For India?

Is Modi's Authoritarianism Good For India?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

We need not spend much time going over what this government has done and is doing to the Opposition, by misusing the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI. There is a daily update on that, notes Aakar Patel.

Rising cases of JN.1 subvariant: Here's what WHO said

Rising cases of JN.1 subvariant: Here's what WHO said

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

In the wake of the surge in respiratory diseases and new JN.1 sub-variant of COVID-19, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said that the virus is evolving and changing and urged the member states to continue with strong surveillance and sequence sharing.

India logs 6,155 fresh Covid cases, 11 deaths; active tally jumps to 31,194

India logs 6,155 fresh Covid cases, 11 deaths; active tally jumps to 31,194

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,41,89,111, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.19 per cent.

'If A Heatstroke Patient Doesn't Get Treatment, There's 80% Chance Of Dying'

'If A Heatstroke Patient Doesn't Get Treatment, There's 80% Chance Of Dying'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'We can save 70 patients out of 100, if they reach a hospital well within time.' 'The most crucial aspect is time.'

Amitbhai Is Ready For Battle!

Amitbhai Is Ready For Battle!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Amit A Shah, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and G Kishan Reddy filed nomination papers for the Lok Sabha elections on Friday, April 19, 2024.

Govt revokes IIPS director's suspension after he quits

Govt revokes IIPS director's suspension after he quits

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

James was suspended on July 28 after the ministry launched a probe into the alleged irregularities in appointments and recruitment of faculty and compliance to reservation rosters during his tenure.

India logs 456 new Covid cases, 1 death; active tally rises

India logs 456 new Covid cases, 1 death; active tally rises

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

The death toll stands at 5,30,780 with one death reported in Gujarat, data updated by the ministry at 8 am stated.

Budget: Rs 69,000 cr for health sector; PMJAY gets Rs 6,400 cr

Budget: Rs 69,000 cr for health sector; PMJAY gets Rs 6,400 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

In the Union budget, Rs 65,011.8 crore has been allocated to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, up from Rs 62,659.12 crore in 2019-20.

'Free Palestine': US airman sets himself afire outside Israeli embassy

'Free Palestine': US airman sets himself afire outside Israeli embassy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

An active-duty member of the United States Air Force attempted self-immolation and yelled, 'Free Palestine', outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, on February 25, according to the Air Force and local officials, reported by CNN.

Modi govt puts brakes on India's universal health plan

Modi govt puts brakes on India's universal health plan

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

The decision to slash insurance coverage will have an impact on private health sector.

US will begin airdropping humanitarian aid into Gaza very soon: Biden

US will begin airdropping humanitarian aid into Gaza very soon: Biden

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Expressing hope for a potential deal by Ramadan, he also acknowledged the possibility that an agreement "may not get there," as reported by CNN.

Tracking Poll Mood On The Brahmaputra Mail

Tracking Poll Mood On The Brahmaputra Mail

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Amid the rhythmic chug of the train, a chorus of voices rises, each bearing its tale of hope and despair.

Active Covid cases in India over 3,000 after 67 days

Active Covid cases in India over 3,000 after 67 days

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

The country's COVID-19 death toll stands at 5,30,775, while the active cases increased to 3,076, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Modi clubs 17 ministries

Modi clubs 17 ministries

Rediff.com28 May 2014

The 17 related ministries have been combined into seven different groups, including some infrastructure departments, in a bid to ensure synergy and better results.

At 3,016, India's daily Covid count highest in 6 months

At 3,016, India's daily Covid count highest in 6 months

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

A total of 3,375 cases were recorded on October 2 last year.

India's daily Covid count highest in over 4 months

India's daily Covid count highest in over 4 months

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

With 843 fresh infections, the country's caseload increased to 4.46 crore (4,46,94,349).

Covovax as Covid booster jab to be available on CoWIN soon

Covovax as Covid booster jab to be available on CoWIN soon

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Covovax is likely to be available on the portal in a few days at a price of Rs 225 per dose plus applicable GST.

India's active Covid tally crosses 5,000 after 109 days

India's active Covid tally crosses 5,000 after 109 days

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The national COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 98.80 per cent, according to the health ministry website.

India reports 5,676 new Covid cases, active tally rises to 37,093

India reports 5,676 new Covid cases, active tally rises to 37,093

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The death toll has increased to 5,31,000 with 21 deaths.

Despite spike in Covid cases, no rise in hospitalisation or deaths, says govt

Despite spike in Covid cases, no rise in hospitalisation or deaths, says govt

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Amid a gradual rise in daily Covid-19 cases, the Union health ministry said on Thursday that the XBB.1.16 subvariant of Omicron might be the dominant virus strain in the country but there has been no reported increase in the rate of hospitalisation or death so far.

LG recommends NIA probe against Kejriwal for funding from banned SFJ

LG recommends NIA probe against Kejriwal for funding from banned SFJ

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena has recommended an NIA probe against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly receiving political funding from the banned terrorist organisation 'Sikhs for Justice', Raj Niwas sources said on Monday.

Railways asks people with health conditions to avoid Shramik trains

Railways asks people with health conditions to avoid Shramik trains

Rediff.com29 May 2020

At least nine passengers were reported dead on May 27 over a span of 48 hours on board the migrant trains, with the railways stating that all of them had health conditions.

'Fauda' actor Idan Amedi seriously injured fighting Hamas in Gaza

'Fauda' actor Idan Amedi seriously injured fighting Hamas in Gaza

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Idan Amedi, 35, was fighting as an IDF reservist. He was airlifted to a hospital on Monday where he was sedated and received treatment.

India records 80 new COVID-19 infections

India records 80 new COVID-19 infections

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The total tally of Covid cases is 4.46 crore (4,46,82,719) and the death toll stands at 5,30,740, the data updated at 8 am stated.

'Anti-India narrative has been ongoing in Maldives'

'Anti-India narrative has been ongoing in Maldives'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Nasreen, who served as the director of the Indian Cultural Centre at the high commission of India in Male, Republic of Maldives, from 2019 to 2023, shared insights into the growing influence of China and Pakistan in countering India's soft power.

India backs Palestine's bid for full UN membership

India backs Palestine's bid for full UN membership

Rediff.com2 May 2024

India has voiced hope that Palestine's bid to become a full member of the United Nations, which was blocked by the United States last month, will be reconsidered and its endeavour to become a member of the world organisation will get endorsed.

Centre expands talent pool, to induct 17 private sector experts

Centre expands talent pool, to induct 17 private sector experts

Rediff.com30 May 2023

This is the fourth such recruitment drive proposed to be undertaken by the Narendra Modi government which had in 2018 initiated lateral entry.

Kerala tops Niti Aayog's Health Index list, UP last

Kerala tops Niti Aayog's Health Index list, UP last

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra are at second and third spot, whereas Uttar Pradesh and Bihar remained at the bottom.

India reports 2,994 Covid cases, 9 deaths; active tally rises to 16,354

India reports 2,994 Covid cases, 9 deaths; active tally rises to 16,354

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

With the fresh infections, India's COVID-19 tally stands at 4.47 crore (4,47,18,781). The death toll climbed to 5,30,876 with nine deaths, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Nipah patient stable, says Kerala Health Minister

Nipah patient stable, says Kerala Health Minister

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

A total of 311 people from various districts are under observation, Health Minister K K Shailaja said.

'New Covid surge is a seasonal wave but spreads faster'

'New Covid surge is a seasonal wave but spreads faster'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

'Seek medical help if after five days of the first symptom the fever has not subsided.'

Time for Ayurveda-led 'health revolution': Modi

Time for Ayurveda-led 'health revolution': Modi

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

He said the Ayush ministry would ensure that there was a good Ayurveda hospital in each district.

At 5,335, India's daily Covid count highest in over 6 months

At 5,335, India's daily Covid count highest in over 6 months

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

India has logged 5,335 fresh coronavirus cases, the highest in 195 days, while the active cases have increased to 25,587, according to Union health ministry data updated on Thursday.

Active Covid cases in country rise to 1,862

Active Covid cases in country rise to 1,862

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

India logged 157 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases increased to 1,862, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Friday.

New mental health bill decriminalises suicide

New mental health bill decriminalises suicide

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

After gay sex, there are now moves to decriminalise suicide attempts under a bill introduced in Parliament.

Amid rising H3N2 cases, Centre asks states to be alert

Amid rising H3N2 cases, Centre asks states to be alert

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

From January 2 to March 5, 451 cases of H3N2 have been reported in the country, according to data shared by the health ministry.