News for 'Personal Protective Equipment'

PPE contracts: Himanta's wife files Rs 100-cr defamation suit against Sisodia

PPE contracts: Himanta's wife files Rs 100-cr defamation suit against Sisodia

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Bhuyan Sarma filed the suit at the court of civil judge No 1 of Kamrup metropolitan district on Tuesday and it is likely to come up for hearing on Wednesday, her counsel Padmadhar Nayak said.

'These laws are equipped to suppress democracy'

'These laws are equipped to suppress democracy'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

'...by directing these draconian provisions against political and ideological opponents of the ruling group, minorities, and those who dare to dissent through and selective prosecution and prolonged incarceration as undertrials.'

'Tahawwur Rana Won't Get Solitary Confinement, But...'

'Tahawwur Rana Won't Get Solitary Confinement, But...'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

'It is ensured that no adversaries or people who oppose Tahawwur Rana's philosophy are housed in the same ward or jail.' 'Additionally, it is ensured that he does not have any prior contacts within that jail.' 'So, the lodgment of such a high-profile prisoner is done very carefully.'

Bhim Army chief, 5 Indian-origin persons on TIME's emerging leaders list

Bhim Army chief, 5 Indian-origin persons on TIME's emerging leaders list

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Other Indian-origin personalities on the list are Instacart founder and CEO Apoorva Mehta, doctor and Executive Director of nonprofit Get Us PPE Shikha Gupta and founder of nonprofit Upsolve Rohan Pavuluri.

Was Sachin Waze in PPE suit at Antilia?

Was Sachin Waze in PPE suit at Antilia?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

According to NIA sources, a person in personal protective equipment was seen near Mukesh Ambani's residence Antilia. "The NIA is probing if Sachin Waze was present on the spot near Antilia where the Scorpio was abandoned. His alibi and CCTV footage is being investigated," sources said.

Married? Do You Have This Medical Cover?

Married? Do You Have This Medical Cover?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

Maternity coverage is a specific feature in health insurance policies that covers the medical expenses associated with childbirth and complications associated, if any.

'Putin Is A Liar'

'Putin Is A Liar'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

'Putin dreams about his legacy. He wants to forcibly restore the Russian empire.' 'Unfortunately, after three years of large-scale war with massive human losses, Putin will not budge from his goal because human life is the cheapest resource in the Russian State.'

Pneumonia outbreak in China: Centre asks states to...

Pneumonia outbreak in China: Centre asks states to...

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

The Union health ministry has advised states to immediately review public health preparedness in view of recent reports indicating a surge in respiratory illness in children in northern China.

Ensure separate toilets for transgenders, disabled, orders SC

Ensure separate toilets for transgenders, disabled, orders SC

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court of India has directed all high courts, state governments, and union territories to ensure the availability of separate toilet facilities for men, women, persons with disabilities (PwDs), and transgender persons in all court premises and tribunals across the country. The court stressed the importance of public health and the right to privacy, stating that adequate public toilets protect women and transgender persons. The court also expressed concern about the condition of public toilets near toll plazas on national highways and emphasized the need for proper sanitation facilities in court premises for judges, advocates, litigants, and staff members. This decision highlights the importance of access to basic amenities in ensuring a fair and dignified justice system.

In NY, 1 person dies every 2.5 minute from COVID-19

In NY, 1 person dies every 2.5 minute from COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

New York State, the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States, continued to record the highest count of daily deaths from COVID-19 as a staggering number of 630 people died in a 24-hour period.

Sunak under Oppn fire over 'VIP access' for Infosys

Sunak under Oppn fire over 'VIP access' for Infosys

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

A readout of the meeting reportedly said Lord Johnson "made clear that he was keen to see a bigger Infosys presence in the UK and would be happy to do what he could to facilitate that".

Video: What Rakul wore on a flight to Delhi

Video: What Rakul wore on a flight to Delhi

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Rakul Preet Singh wore PPE on a flight to Delhi.

NPCI Lists Digital Scam Warning Signs

NPCI Lists Digital Scam Warning Signs

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

UPI-related frauds have accounted for a cumulative loss of Rs 2,145 crore across 2.7 million reported incidents.

Airlines junk proposal to leave middle seats vacant

Airlines junk proposal to leave middle seats vacant

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

The airlines have instead suggested compulsory personal protective equipment-like suit, gloves and mask for flyers and crew members.

Former NBA star trying to broker deal to ship masks to New York

Former NBA star trying to broker deal to ship masks to New York

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Beijing-based retired basketball star Stephon Marbury is arranging an urgent shipment of surgical masks from China to New York to fight the coronavirus. He wanted to help his home city solve its reported shortage of masks.

Best Business Ideas Under Rs 1 Crore

Best Business Ideas Under Rs 1 Crore

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

India's e-commerce market alone is projected to reach $200 billion by 2026, making it a prime industry for ambitious entrepreneurs, explains rediffGURU Harsh Bharwani.

DRDO develops bio suits for medics fighting COVID-19

DRDO develops bio suits for medics fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Scientists have applied their technical know-how and expertise in textile, coating and nanotechnology to develop the PPE having specific type of fabric with coating.

How the world is helping India during its Covid crisis

How the world is helping India during its Covid crisis

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

India is struggling with a second wave of the pandemic with more than 3,00,000 daily new coronavirus cases being reported in the past few days, and hospitals in several states are reeling under a shortage of medical oxygen and beds.

Cinemas, swimming pools to reopen in Maha from Thursday

Cinemas, swimming pools to reopen in Maha from Thursday

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Yoga institutes, indoor sports facilities such as badminton halls, tennis, squash courts, indoor shooting ranges will also be allowed to operate from Thursday.

Sonia writes to PM, supports coronavirus lockdown

Sonia writes to PM, supports coronavirus lockdown

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

She suggested several measures such as protection of doctors, easing the supply chains and deferment of loans.

3 lakh more rapid test kits sent from China: Indian envoy

3 lakh more rapid test kits sent from China: Indian envoy

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

This is in addition to 6.50 lakh Antibody Tests and RNA Extraction Kits dispatched from China earlier this week. India is procuring the medical supplies from China in recent weeks to ensure availability of adequate supplies. The Rapid Antibody Test Kits deliver results in 15 minutes and work on blood samples instead of nasal swabs to tell whether a patient has ever been exposed to the novel virus.

States may now spend up to 50% of disaster funds to fight Covid

States may now spend up to 50% of disaster funds to fight Covid

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The move came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi told chief ministers of the seven worst affected states on Wednesday that his government has increased the states' limit to spend the SDRF to boost infrastructure to fight the pandemic.

Combine management and Science

Combine management and Science

Rediff.com2 Jun 2005

HNB Garhwal University invites applications for its MSc in Environmental Management programme.

US reports 10,000 COVID-19 cases in a single day

US reports 10,000 COVID-19 cases in a single day

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Till Monday, 43,734 confirmed cases of coronavirus were reported in the United States.

No COVID-19 case in 10 states in 24 hours: Dr Vardhan

No COVID-19 case in 10 states in 24 hours: Dr Vardhan

Rediff.com10 May 2020

As per Dr Vardhan, there are 4,362 COVID-19 care centres across the country where 3,46,856 patients with mild or very mild symptoms can be kept.

US Defence Secretary directs Pentagon to provide material support to Indian healthcare workers

US Defence Secretary directs Pentagon to provide material support to Indian healthcare workers

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

The move comes soon after US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris directed towards mobilisation of American resources to assist India to tackle the unprecedented health crisis in the wake of the deadly second wave of coronavirus.

Delhi govt allows reopening of cinemas from Oct 15

Delhi govt allows reopening of cinemas from Oct 15

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Taking to Twitter, Chief Minister Arvind Kejrjiwal said that cinema halls will be allowed to reopen from October 15 and they will have to follow all guidelines issued by the central government.

US registers record day toll of 2,129; total at 25,000

US registers record day toll of 2,129; total at 25,000

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

A record number of 2,129 of Americans died in one single day, the previous highest being 2,074 on April 10. New York has become the epicentre of the country's outbreak with 2,03,020 confirmed cases and 10,842 deaths so far.

India rings in 2025 amid tight security across major cities

India rings in 2025 amid tight security across major cities

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Thousands of police personnel and CCTV cameras were deployed and traffic regulated across states on Tuesday to ensure public safety and prevent any untoward incident as the country geared up to welcome 2025.

Is Nuclear Deal PM Singh's Biggest Achievement?

Is Nuclear Deal PM Singh's Biggest Achievement?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

The India-US nuclear deal was aimed at ending India's nuclear isolation and nuclear apartheid, recalls Rup Narayan Das.

Will use weapons with full force if needed: Rajnath

Will use weapons with full force if needed: Rajnath

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said India has never attacked any country out of hatred or contempt but if its interests are threatened, 'we will not hesitate to take a big step'.

Reliance sets up India's 1st dedicated COVID-19 hospital

Reliance sets up India's 1st dedicated COVID-19 hospital

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

This first-of-its-kind-in-India centre is fully funded by Reliance Foundation and includes a negative pressure room that helps in preventing cross-contamination and helps control infection. All beds are equipped with the required infrastructure, biomedical equipment such as ventilators, pacemakers, dialysis machines, and patient monitoring devices.

Coronavirus death toll crosses 100 in US

Coronavirus death toll crosses 100 in US

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The first fatality from COVID-19 was reported from the Washington state on February 26.

Nurse tests positive for COVID-19 at pvt hospital in Mumbai

Nurse tests positive for COVID-19 at pvt hospital in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

New admissions were stopped and Outpatient Department was closed at the private-run Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday after at least one of its staff tested positive for coronavirus.

Indian economy fast preparing to bounce back: PM

Indian economy fast preparing to bounce back: PM

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

India's growth and success is guaranteed, he said propagating his idea of making the country self-reliant by cutting imports.

Antibodies may not guarantee protection from COVID-19: Scientists

Antibodies may not guarantee protection from COVID-19: Scientists

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

As worries over India's COVID-19 spike mount -- the country added 75,809 cases on Tuesday to take its tally to 42,80,422 -- scientists are grappling with the pivotal issue of antibodies and trying to understand how they impact on the progression of the disease.

Bengal govt's draft bill proposes death penalty for rapists

Bengal govt's draft bill proposes death penalty for rapists

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The draft of the anti-rape bill, scheduled to be tabled by the Mamata Banerjee government in the West Bengal assembly on Tuesday, proposes capital punishment for persons convicted of rape if their actions result in the victim's death or cause her to become vegetative.

India's COVID-19 caseload mounts to 83.64 lakh

India's COVID-19 caseload mounts to 83.64 lakh

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The COVID-19 case fatality rate was recorded at 1.49 per cent.

Govt framing guidelines on handling of COVID-19 casualties

Govt framing guidelines on handling of COVID-19 casualties

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

The guidelines are being drafted to dispel any misconception and raise awareness regarding spread of the disease from a deceased

82 cases of new strain of COVID-19 in India: Govt

82 cases of new strain of COVID-19 in India: Govt

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

All the people who have tested positive for the new variant of the virus were kept in single-room isolation at designated healthcare facilities by the respective state governments, the ministry had earlier said.