News for 'National Medical Emergency'

New Delhi to discuss continuing Indian military with Maldives

New Delhi to discuss continuing Indian military with Maldives

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

The Indian government sources said Muizzu, in the meeting, brought up the issue of Indian military personnel present in the Maldives for operating aircraft for medical evacuation and to counter drug trafficking.

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'If the government sincerely addressed the issue of missing persons, it would alleviate 80% of the grievances in Balochistan.' 'No matter how many development projects Islamabad announces for the region, the people will remain upset as long as their loved ones are missing.'

New video claims 70 women received cash for Sandeshkhali protest

New video claims 70 women received cash for Sandeshkhali protest

Rediff.com12 May 2024

In the latest tape that surfaced on Saturday night, Kayal was heard saying that 70 women got Rs 2,000 each for taking part in protests against Sheikh who was arrested and later suspended by the police.

Coronavirus is China's biggest health emergency, says Xi

Coronavirus is China's biggest health emergency, says Xi

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

President Xi, who attended a meeting in Beijing to double efforts in coordinating the prevention and control of the COVID-19 outbreak, said the epidemic 'has the fastest transmission, widest range of infection and has been the most difficult to prevent and control'.

Air Pollution: How to Stay Safe

Air Pollution: How to Stay Safe

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Don't ignore symptoms like coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath, warns Dr Sandeep Tilve.

Two-year-old infant rescued from borewell after 20-hour op in Karnataka

Two-year-old infant rescued from borewell after 20-hour op in Karnataka

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The police said the child was shifted to a hospital in Indi where he was given preliminary treatment and was later shifted to a district hospital. He is currently stated to be stable, they said.

'I was not asking for asylum in India, came for medical treatment'

'I was not asking for asylum in India, came for medical treatment'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

'India's treatment to a member of parliament of Afghanistan was not good and I am very upset about this action.'

Sarabjot battled extreme pain before Olympics bronze

Sarabjot battled extreme pain before Olympics bronze

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

There was a phase in Paris Olympic medallist Sarabjot Singh's career when he was not able to lift his pistol even once last year.

Soon, there will be no 'foreign' troops in Maldives: Muizzu

Soon, there will be no 'foreign' troops in Maldives: Muizzu

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

President Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday said by bolstering the defence capabilities of the Maldives, the country will soon reach a point where there is no 'foreign' military presence, weeks after he sought the withdrawal of Indian defence personnel from the archipelago nation.

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

A land-owning class, the Jats are a powerful community and account for 28 per cent of Haryana's population. The time, they believe, has now come for them to take revenge.

'Mamata Was Being Misled By The Bureaucracy'

'Mamata Was Being Misled By The Bureaucracy'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

'My primary point was where is the Mamata Banerjee who jumps and reaches out, starts talking directly and starts solving over the heads of the bureaucracy.'

Zoramthanga, Guerrilla Fighter in the Political Jungle

Zoramthanga, Guerrilla Fighter in the Political Jungle

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

At 79, Zoramthanga is working to rebuild his image as the people's CM.

Cyclone Remal makes landfall: Over 1 lakh evacuated; rail, air, road traffic hit

Cyclone Remal makes landfall: Over 1 lakh evacuated; rail, air, road traffic hit

Rediff.com27 May 2024

As severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' initiated its landfall process between the coasts of Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal on Sunday evening, authorities took swift action, evacuating over 1 lakh people from vulnerable areas of the state to safety.

5 Tips To Stay Mentally Fit and Happy

5 Tips To Stay Mentally Fit and Happy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

rediffGURU Anu Krishna explains how you can improve your mental health by seeking professional help.

Ukraine crisis: India seeks ceasefire to evacuate its nationals

Ukraine crisis: India seeks ceasefire to evacuate its nationals

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

India is primarily focusing on evacuating its nationals from conflict zones in eastern Ukraine including Kharkiv and Sumy, and that the total number of Indians still stuck in the battle-scarred nation is roughly in the range of 2,000 to 3,000.

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Where do Vijay and his TVK expect to get their votes from? Vijay has a huge fan following among women, but will they automatically become his voters like they had done for MGR's AIADMK, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Days before budget, Jaitley flies to US for medical checkup

Days before budget, Jaitley flies to US for medical checkup

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

This is Jaitley's first overseas visit since his kidney ailment was confirmed in April last year.

Stop vaccine nationalism: Jaishankar at UNSC meeting

Stop vaccine nationalism: Jaishankar at UNSC meeting

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

India, which has shipped 'Made In India' COVID-19 vaccines to around 25 nations, on Wednesday urged the international community to stop 'vaccine nationalism' and actively encourage 'internationalism', underlining that hoarding superfluous doses will defeat global efforts to attain collective health security and combat the pandemic.

China grants conditional nod to homegrown COVID-19 vaccine

China grants conditional nod to homegrown COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The approval comes a day after Sinopharm said its vaccine showed 79.34 per cent efficacy and a 99.52 per cent antibody-positive conversion rate in the interim results of the Phase III clinical trials.

Golden tips to build an emergency fund

Golden tips to build an emergency fund

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

An emergency fund, as the name suggests, is one in which you have three months to six months' salary.

Coronavirus: Immediate Need: National Government

Coronavirus: Immediate Need: National Government

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'A national government will help us to harness the totality of national resources to fight the war against the coronavirus most effectively,' state Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

India abstains from UN vote on Israel-Hamas conflict

India abstains from UN vote on Israel-Hamas conflict

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The Jordanian-drafted resolution did not make any mention of the militant group Hamas, with the US expressing outrage at the "omission".

No novel pathogen behind recent outbreak: China to WHO

No novel pathogen behind recent outbreak: China to WHO

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Even when China's widely-publicised exchange with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in response to the queries over the reports of surging cases of mycoplasma pneumonia and influenza flu triggered the worldwide alert, including in India, China said the spike in respiratory diseases was due to an 'immunity gap'.

JN.1: 'No need to press panic button'

JN.1: 'No need to press panic button'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

'Certain groups should be more cautious, especially the 60-plus population, and the population which suffer from co-morbidities like diabetes and hypertension.'

Tokyo Olympics: All domestic sponsors agree to new contracts

Tokyo Olympics: All domestic sponsors agree to new contracts

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The Tokyo Olympics had originally been scheduled for 2020 but were postponed by a year because of the pandemic.

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.

'You are not Hindu': In maiden speech as LoP, Rahul stings BJP

'You are not Hindu': In maiden speech as LoP, Rahul stings BJP

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a no-holds-barred attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Lok Sabha on Monday, saying the leaders of the ruling party are not Hindus as they engage in "violence and hate" round the clock, drawing massive protests from the treasury benches, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing the Congress leader of calling the entire Hindu community violent.

PM announces Covid vax for children, 'precaution dose' for medics

PM announces Covid vax for children, 'precaution dose' for medics

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

In an address to the nation amid increasing Covid cases through the Omicron variant of the virus, he said the precaution dose will also be available for citizens above 60 years of age and with comorbidities on the advice of their doctor from January 10 next year as well.

Ultra-Processed Foods Are Bad For You

Ultra-Processed Foods Are Bad For You

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Even a few servings of ultra-processed foods can contribute significantly to your daily calorie intake, warns dietician Rachel Anthony.

Navlakha's house arrest hits delay after objections on surety papers

Navlakha's house arrest hits delay after objections on surety papers

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

However, till Monday evening he was still in prison as formalities for his release could not be completed.

Dr Fauci, face of US Covid response, to retire in Dec

Dr Fauci, face of US Covid response, to retire in Dec

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Fauci, 81, has been the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director since 1984, and the chief medical adviser to the US President Joe Biden.

'Markets started building on NDA's win since Dec'

'Markets started building on NDA's win since Dec'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'Rather than taking a very short-term view on the markets, equity investing should be premised on longer term growth opportunities.'

Not Yet Time For Udhayanidhi Stalin To Be Dy CM

Not Yet Time For Udhayanidhi Stalin To Be Dy CM

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

In private, questions are being raised about the wisdom of a 'dual-SIM' leadership during the long run-up to the 2026 assembly polls where 'family rule' could become an election issue, reports N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Ayodhya all set for grand consecration ceremony

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The much-awaited Ram temple consecration will be held in Ayodhya on Monday in a grand ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending the rituals, following which the shrine will be opened for the public a day later.

SC approves Navlakha's house arrest, with strict conditions

SC approves Navlakha's house arrest, with strict conditions

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed jailed activist Gautam Navlakha's request for house arrest, saying prima facie there is no reason to reject his medical report.

2 die as Cyclone Remal tears through Bengal, heavy rain to continue

2 die as Cyclone Remal tears through Bengal, heavy rain to continue

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The cyclone ravaged adjacent coasts of the state and Bangladesh between Sagar Island and Khepupara, near the southwest of Mongla in the neighbouring country, after its landfall process began at 8.30 pm on Sunday.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Getting battle-ready for COVID-19 emergency: NDRF chief

Getting battle-ready for COVID-19 emergency: NDRF chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Our men are deputed in the dedicated control rooms of states so that we are on the same page with the local authority in terms of the information, work and tasking, he added.

Covid: Parl panel stresses swift strategy evolution for next-gen vaccines

Covid: Parl panel stresses swift strategy evolution for next-gen vaccines

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The ICMR-National Institute of Virology has been regularly undertaking studies to understand the protective efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines against emerging variants.

WHO warns against use of 2 India-made cough syrups in Uzbekistan

WHO warns against use of 2 India-made cough syrups in Uzbekistan

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

In a medical product alert on Wednesday, the WHO said the 'substandard medical products', manufactured by Marion Biotech, 'are products that fail to meet quality standards or specifications and are therefore out of specification'.