News for 'National Health Service'

UK PM Boris Johnson recuperates at country home with fiancee

UK PM Boris Johnson recuperates at country home with fiancee

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Downing Street has said that the prime minister would not be returning to work immediately and will be based at the sprawling 1,000-acre estate in Buckinghamshire, south-east England, for a recovery period on medical advice.

With over 1.38 lakh cases, India among 10 worst COVID-hit nations

With over 1.38 lakh cases, India among 10 worst COVID-hit nations

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The United States leads the world with more than 1.6 million confirmed coronavirus cases, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

UK regulator issues allergy warning for Pfizer vaccine

UK regulator issues allergy warning for Pfizer vaccine

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The warning comes after two National Health Service (NHS) workers experienced 'anaphylactoid reaction' symptoms shortly after being injected, but are now said to be recovering well.

UK heads for complete lockdown as Covid tally crosses 1 mn mark

UK heads for complete lockdown as Covid tally crosses 1 mn mark

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

The UK prime minister stressed that a complete lockdown was the only answer to prevent the overrunning of the country's state-funded National Health Service, which would be a "medical and moral disaster" beyond the raw loss of life.

Anyang 3rd Chinese city to go under lockdown as Covid cases spiral

Anyang 3rd Chinese city to go under lockdown as Covid cases spiral

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

As Covid-19 cases spiralled in China ahead of the next month's Beijing Winter Olympics, authorities effectively put Anyang under lockdown, the third city after Xian and Tianjin, confining over 20 million people to their homes to arrest the spread of the contagion.

How Urban Flooding Affects Lives

How Urban Flooding Affects Lives

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Year by year, our cities remain defeated in the face of weather conditions, costing us time, money, resources and often lives, observe Amit Kapoor and Bibek Debroy.

Hackers attack ICMR website around 6,000 times in a day

Hackers attack ICMR website around 6,000 times in a day

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

The attempted attack on the ICMR website was prevented by the firewall/security measures of NIC, they said, adding further steps are being taken to enhance cyber security.

Planet Earth welcomes 8th billion inhabitant

Planet Earth welcomes 8th billion inhabitant

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Planet Earth welcomed its 8th billion inhabitant on Tuesday, a remarkable milestone for humanity that is set to propel India to become the world's most populous country next year, surpassing China amid rising global challenges.

'Had he been insane, he would have shot everyone'

'Had he been insane, he would have shot everyone'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

'How was it possible for Singh to have got a government job, and that too one involving the handling of guns, had he been insane?'

Queen shifted out of Buckingham Palace due to COVID-19 crisis

Queen shifted out of Buckingham Palace due to COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

The 93-year-old monarch and her 98-year-old husband, Prince Philip, are likely to be placed in quarantine at the royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk in the coming weeks as tougher measures are put in place to fight the coronavirus outbreak in the UK affecting over 1,140 people.

Soon, you can click online for health care records

Soon, you can click online for health care records

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

With the help of Practo Ray, doctors can share reports.

Sangma keeps heavyweight portfolios with NPP, allies get rest

Sangma keeps heavyweight portfolios with NPP, allies get rest

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma retained the key departments for his National Peoples Party, and gave the lesser politically significant ones to alliance partners Bharatiya Janata Party, Hill State Peoples Democratic Party and United Democratic Party as he allocated portfolios on Thursday.

Why Gujarat is better prepared to launch Ayushman Bharat

Why Gujarat is better prepared to launch Ayushman Bharat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Ayushman Bharat health care scheme is just a slogan for the moment, it is the state's Mukhyamantri Amrutum health assurance scheme which is a comforting reality for many.

NIA links Gautam Navlakha with ISI agent arrested in US

NIA links Gautam Navlakha with ISI agent arrested in US

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The agency, in its affidavit filed in response to Navlakha's plea, also claimed that he had 'committed acts that had a direct impact on the national security, unity and sovereignty'.

Why Cancer Insurance Is A Must

Why Cancer Insurance Is A Must

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

A person who has cancer and doesn't have any health insurance will find it difficult to buy a regular hospitalisation cover. An indemnity-based cancer plan may cover them.

Officials draw parallels between Poonch ambush and 2001 police vehicle attack

Officials draw parallels between Poonch ambush and 2001 police vehicle attack

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The recent ambush of an Army truck in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch bears a "striking resemblance" to a terrorist attack on a police vehicle in neighbouring Rajouri district 22 years ago, security officials have said, expressing serious concerns.

Ensure doctors can work without fear: IMA to Modi

Ensure doctors can work without fear: IMA to Modi

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

In its appeal, the doctors' body said the government should promote universal free vaccination to all above 18 years of age without leaving the vaccines to the extent of 50 per cent to the states and private hospitals.

'India can continue to be fastest growing economy this decade'

'India can continue to be fastest growing economy this decade'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'With a solid investment programme and sustainable development strategy, India can exceed 7 per cent growth per year, or a doubling of high-quality national income within a decade.'

F1 PIX: Hamilton wins British GP with punctured tyre

F1 PIX: Hamilton wins British GP with punctured tyre

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

IMAGES from the Silverstone F1 GP on Sunday

Anti-Sterlite protests were fuelled by foreign funds, says TN governor

Anti-Sterlite protests were fuelled by foreign funds, says TN governor

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi stoked a fresh controversy on Thursday, remarking that the anti-Sterlite protests in the state in 2018 had been fuelled by foreign funds and was aimed at hindering progress. His comment instantaneously drew an outcry from the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and its allies.

Modi strongly condemns civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war

Modi strongly condemns civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Modi said New Delhi has emphasised on dialogue and diplomacy along with restraint to deal with the situation arising out of the Hamas-Israel conflict.

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

Watch Konkona's Killer Magic On OTT

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Some of her best films are not available on streaming platforms, but Deepa Gahlot looks at her Hindi cinema oeuvre on OTT.

99-yr-old war veteran in UK raises 13 mn with garden walk

99-yr-old war veteran in UK raises 13 mn with garden walk

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Captain Tom Moore had resolved to complete 100, 25m laps before he turned 100 at the end of April. The 99-year-old, who has captured the imagination of the public with his heroics, finished the last few steps of his 2,530-yard walk at his home in the village of Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire with a beaming smile.

'Whatever we do, we have to make an impact'

'Whatever we do, we have to make an impact'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'Professors can teach even when they are 90 because they don't lose their skill with words. Go deeper and there's spirituality in it.'

British PM Boris Johnson in ICU due to coronavirus

British PM Boris Johnson in ICU due to coronavirus

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has taken charge as Johnson was moved to the ICU at St Thomas' Hospital in London on Monday.

Pay freeze for British ministers till 2020?

Pay freeze for British ministers till 2020?

Rediff.com24 May 2015

British Prime Minister David Cameron plans to slap a pay freeze on his ministers until 2020 in an attempt to show that the new government will share in new austerity cuts.

Sorry state of affairs: SC on lack of sexual harassment panels at workplace

Sorry state of affairs: SC on lack of sexual harassment panels at workplace

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The top court said there are serious lapses in the enforcement of the 2013 Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act.

PM shares 'vikas yatra' of his 2nd term with people

PM shares 'vikas yatra' of his 2nd term with people

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The document, shared by the prime minister on the occasion of the first anniversary of his second term on his Twitter account and web portal, detailed the steps taken by his government for the progress and development of the country. The document is divided into 15 heads ranging from ease of doing business, ease of living, to eliminating corruption and the country's fight against coronavirus.

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Rediff.com24 May 2023

A 19-year-old Indian-origin teen accused of deliberately crashing a rented U-Haul truck into a White House barrier told authorities that he wanted to get inside the mansion to "seize power" and "kill" US President Joe Biden, according to media reports.

Modi arrives in US on his maiden state visit

Modi arrives in US on his maiden state visit

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

From the US, Modi will travel to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

SC asks Kejriwal, LG to rise above 'political bickering'

SC asks Kejriwal, LG to rise above 'political bickering'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday asked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena to rise above 'political bickering' and discuss who could head the national capital's power regulator Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), saying the two constitutional functionaries should get down to 'serious work of governance' away from glare of publicity.

8 Tips To Crack The Armed Forces Entrance Exam

8 Tips To Crack The Armed Forces Entrance Exam

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

All work in the armed forces is team work. One has to deal with people all the time -- at work, play and even during war, advises IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.

7000 young women become HIV+ everyday: UN

7000 young women become HIV+ everyday: UN

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Expressing concern that over 7000 women become become HIV-positive everyday worldwide, the United Nations has called for enhancing women's access to sexual health services and commended India's efforts in controlling the spread of the disease.

President approves ordinance to protect medics

President approves ordinance to protect medics

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

The law provides for compensation for injury to healthcare service personnel or for causing damage or loss to property.

'BJP may end up as largest beneficiary of polarisation'

'BJP may end up as largest beneficiary of polarisation'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

'In order to stop the BJP actually, you need a party that changes the discourse rather than positing another pole for polarising it further. The answer to this kind of politics lies in refocusing the agenda on development'

53 infants dead in 11 days at Odisha's Sishu Bhavan

53 infants dead in 11 days at Odisha's Sishu Bhavan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

The shocking death of 53 infants in the last 11 days at Sishu Bhavan in Cuttack have raised questions about poor infrastructure and shortage of doctors in major hospitals in Odisha.

Now doctors can refuse treating violent patients; can't endorse drug brand

Now doctors can refuse treating violent patients; can't endorse drug brand

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The National Medical Commission in the Professional Conduct Regulations also bar doctors from endorsing any drug brand, medicine or equipment, or advertise them.

Haryana woman who harboured Amritpal, aide nabbed

Haryana woman who harboured Amritpal, aide nabbed

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Haryana Police have arrested a woman who allegedly harboured Amritpal Singh and his associate Papalpreet Singh at her home in Kurukshetra district, an indication that the pro-Khalistan preacher might have fled Punjab.

Vasundhara Raje Fading Away Into Oblivion?

Vasundhara Raje Fading Away Into Oblivion?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Vasundhara Raje may have had her faults but she is an unconventional and brave leader who deserves better, observes Aditi Phadnis.

Phase-I trials of 2 Indian Covid vaccines reveal 'excellent safety': Govt

Phase-I trials of 2 Indian Covid vaccines reveal 'excellent safety': Govt

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Phase-I clinical trials have revealed "excellent safety" of the two candidate vaccines indigenously developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with Indian Council of Medical Research and Cadila Healthcare Ltd and their immunogenicity testing is now in progress, minister of state for health Ashwini Choubey informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.