News for 'Ministry of Health'

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.

India logs 36 Covid deaths, active cases decline

India logs 36 Covid deaths, active cases decline

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The death toll has increased to 5,31,642 with 36 deaths, which includes nine reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Gaza-Israel: Who Remembers The Innocent Dead?

Gaza-Israel: Who Remembers The Innocent Dead?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Israelis and Palestinians bury their dead.

'Radical Islamists' behind Moscow attack, admits Putin

'Radical Islamists' behind Moscow attack, admits Putin

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

However, he suggested that Ukraine was also somehow involved.

Mandaviya asks states to stay alert amid Covid spike

Mandaviya asks states to stay alert amid Covid spike

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

The Centre and the states need to continue working in collaborative spirit as was done during the previous surges for COVID-19 prevention and management, Mandaviya said.

Baltimore mishap: Indian crew onboard Dali 'healthy'

Baltimore mishap: Indian crew onboard Dali 'healthy'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Indian crew onboard a crippled container vessel that collided against a key bridge in Baltimore last week is healthy , according to a nonprofit organisation that has been in touch with the personnel.

Free hostages, allow aid in Gaza: UN chief to Hamas, Israel

Free hostages, allow aid in Gaza: UN chief to Hamas, Israel

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has called on Hamas to immediately release all hostages without conditions and urged Israel to allow rapid and unimpeded access to humanitarian aid for civilians in the Gaza Strip.

Israel's relocation order to Gaza people 'extremely dangerous': UN chief

Israel's relocation order to Gaza people 'extremely dangerous': UN chief

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Voicing his deep concern, the UN chief said that the "hospitals in the south of Gaza are already at capacity and will not be able to accept thousands of new patients from the north."

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.

Gehlot, Baghel cite air travel curbs to skip G20 dinner; MHA clarifies

Gehlot, Baghel cite air travel curbs to skip G20 dinner; MHA clarifies

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The Ministry of Home Affairs posted on X, 'In a news report, Chief Minister Chhattisgarh has expressed his inability to participate in G20 Dinner at Leaders' Summit at Delhi on 9 Sept 2023 due to air restrictions in and around Delhi.'

Coronavirus declared global health emergency as death toll rises to 213

Coronavirus declared global health emergency as death toll rises to 213

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak, reported 5,806 confirmed cases, including 204 deaths, official media reported.

Other fronts may open up if Israel continues bombing Gaza: Iran FM

Other fronts may open up if Israel continues bombing Gaza: Iran FM

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Upon his arrival in Beirut on Thursday, the Iranian minister said, "Some European officials asked me if there were any chances that new fronts might open up against the Zionist regime?"

India ranks 111th on Global Hunger Index; govt says measure 'flawed'

India ranks 111th on Global Hunger Index; govt says measure 'flawed'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

India ranked 111th out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index-2023, which was rejected by the government as erroneous and having malafide intent. The index, released on Thursday, also stated that India has the highest child wasting rate in the world at 18.7 per cent, reflecting acute undernutrition. India ranked 107th out of 121 countries in the 2022 edition of the Global Hunger Index (GHI), a tool for comprehensively measuring and tracking hunger at global, regional, and national levels.

Active Covid cases in India decrease after 69 days

Active Covid cases in India decrease after 69 days

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

India has logged 7,178 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have dipped after 69 days, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

Health budget hiked by 28%; medical seats increased

Health budget hiked by 28%; medical seats increased

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The allocation for health ministry for 2017-18 is Rs 47,352.51 crore in comparison to allocation in 2016-17 of Rs 37,061.55 crore.

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

'Brand Stalin' Shows Annamalai His Place

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

If Tamil Nadu voters preferred the DMK combine, it owed to the Modi-Annamalai combo's ideological battle which often crossed the line of political decency and also challenged 'Tamil pride', argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

We leave it for India to decide: White House on...

We leave it for India to decide: White House on...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

India, which remains a strategic partner for the United States, is free to decide on its stance on any particular crisis or contingency around the world, including in the Middle East, the White House has said.

Covid vax didn't increase risk of sudden death among young: Govt

Covid vax didn't increase risk of sudden death among young: Govt

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has observed that COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden death among young adults in India, the government informed Parliament on Friday.

Maharashtra govt to acquire Air India building for Rs 1601 crore

Maharashtra govt to acquire Air India building for Rs 1601 crore

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Maharashtra government on Wednesday decided to acquire the iconic Air India building at Nariman Point in Mumbai for Rs 1,601 crore. The decision was taken at a meeting of the state cabinet in Mumbai. The meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, also decided to waive off around Rs 250 crore unrealised income and interest on the property, an official said.

Delhi's Covid surge no sign of 4th wave, say health experts

Delhi's Covid surge no sign of 4th wave, say health experts

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Though Covid cases are rising in Delhi and its satellite towns, the focus should be on hospital admissions that have remained the same or changed just marginally, say several scientists, underscoring that the uptick is not an indication of a fourth wave in the country at this point.

India records 3,720 new COVID-19 cases

India records 3,720 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com3 May 2023

The death toll due to the viral disease has increased to 5,31,584 with 20 more fatalities, including five reconciled by Kerala, being recorded, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Khawaja slams ICC again; denied 'dove of peace' on bat

Khawaja slams ICC again; denied 'dove of peace' on bat

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Khawaja accuses ICC of double standards over Gaza support

Quality Control Orders: What does this mean for domestic industry?

Quality Control Orders: What does this mean for domestic industry?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

From toys, footwear and furniture to insulated flasks, smart meters, and air coolers - the Central government over the last decade has mandated higher standards for production and imports of such items. Sample this: Till 2014, there were 14 Quality Control Orders (QCOs) covering 106 products. By the latest count, there are 156 QCOs on 672 products.

'Pakistan is sitting on a powder keg'

'Pakistan is sitting on a powder keg'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'Outrage will take place sooner than later, because it's not only that their mandate has been stolen, but the most important issue right now is the sinking economy in Pakistan.' 'Inflation is 26%-27%. It is backbreaking inflation.' 'Food, energy, education, health, which are the primary things that every family requires, is going beyond the reach of the masses.'

War in Gaza: 1,000 killed, 5,000 injured so far

War in Gaza: 1,000 killed, 5,000 injured so far

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Meanwhile, the Israel Defence Forces said they have killed some 1,500 terrorists in Israeli territory after Hamas launched an attack on Israeli border communities, The Times of Israel reported.

'At the end of war, our aim is to ensure Hamas will...'

'At the end of war, our aim is to ensure Hamas will...'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

'Hamas terrorists are hiding in Gaza city inside tunnels, underneath houses and inside buildings populated with innocent Gaza civilians. Civilians of Gaza city evacuate south for your own safety and the safety of your families and distance yourself from Hamas terrorists who are using you as human shields'

IDF delivers supplies to Gaza hospital that it is attacking

IDF delivers supplies to Gaza hospital that it is attacking

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported that its forces are operating in what was described as a targeted manner at Shifa Hospital in Gaza.

India logs 226 fresh Covid infections; active cases rise to 3,653

India logs 226 fresh Covid infections; active cases rise to 3,653

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

The death toll stands at 5,30,702 with three fatalities reconciled by Kerala, data updated at 8 am by the ministry stated.

With Rs 62,398 crore, health budget sees a 19% rise

With Rs 62,398 crore, health budget sees a 19% rise

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The budgetary allocation for the sector is Rs 60,908.22 crore, with Rs 6,400 crore earmarked for the centre's flagship health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY).

Serum Institute to give 2cr Covishield doses to govt for free

Serum Institute to give 2cr Covishield doses to govt for free

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

SII has so far provided more than 170 crore doses of Covishield to the government for the national immunisation programme.

Can election manifestos show the way to Viksit Bharat?

Can election manifestos show the way to Viksit Bharat?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Elections are not won or lost by expounding on such macro-economic matters. For the aam admi, what matters in manifestos are promises that will improve their quality of life, notes Vinayak Chatterjee.

'Health projects along rail network hit hurdles'

'Health projects along rail network hit hurdles'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

Union Minister of State for Health Dinesh Trivedi has blamed bureaucratic hurdles within his own ministry for the delay in fulfilling the railway ministry's ambitious plan to set up healthcare facilities along the rail network across the country.

NHRC seeks details from Centre, Manipur over peace efforts in state

NHRC seeks details from Centre, Manipur over peace efforts in state

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The ATRs have been sought on a range of matters within four weeks, the officials said.

India logs over 10,000 Covid cases, active tally climb to 63,562

India logs over 10,000 Covid cases, active tally climb to 63,562

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.39 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 5.1 per cent.

India logs 7,633 new cases; active cases rise to 61,233

India logs 7,633 new cases; active cases rise to 61,233

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The death toll has increased to 5,31,152 with 11 deaths.

India's active Covid cases rise to 21,179

India's active Covid cases rise to 21,179

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore.

Vasundhara Raje distributes portfolios; retains 46 ministries

Vasundhara Raje distributes portfolios; retains 46 ministries

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Saturday retained 46 ministries as she allotted portfolios of Rural Development and Panchayti Raj, Health and Mines among her Cabinet ministers.

Active Covid cases rise to 1,935 with 125 new infections

Active Covid cases rise to 1,935 with 125 new infections

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The virus case tally was recorded at 4.46 crore (4,46,85,257) while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.81 per cent, the ministry said.

How India narrowly escaped a health crisis

How India narrowly escaped a health crisis

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The Philippines launches probe after Sanofi reveals WHO-approved dengvaxia - a dengue vaccine - aggravates symptoms in some cases.

Civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war concerning: India at UNSC

Civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war concerning: India at UNSC

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

India has voiced deep concern over the deteriorating security situation and large-scale loss of civilian life in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, urging the parties to work towards creating conditions necessary for peace and restarting direct negotiations through de-escalation and ending violence.