News for 'Resident Doctors'

Delhi's Seelampur tense after boy's murder; protesters seek Yogi's help

Delhi's Seelampur tense after boy's murder; protesters seek Yogi's help

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Tensions flared in Delhi's Seelampur after residents protested the alleged murder of a 17-year-old boy. The boy, identified as Kunal, was allegedly stabbed on Thursday evening. Residents blocked roads and demanded justice, leading to heavy security deployment in the area.

Former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren passes away

Former Jharkhand CM Shibu Soren passes away

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Former Jharkhand chief minister Shibu Soren is on ventilator support in critical condition. Jharkhand Education Minister Ramdas Soren was airlifted to Delhi after suffering a brain stroke.

ISIS-linked terror accused Saquib Nachan dies in hospital

ISIS-linked terror accused Saquib Nachan dies in hospital

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

In 2023, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had carried out searches at Padgha as part of a nationwide crackdown on the terror outfit ISIS and arrested several persons, including Nachan.

Gandhi Called Him 'Father Of The Nation'

Gandhi Called Him 'Father Of The Nation'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

On his 200th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra traces the life, thought, and legacy of Dadabhai Naoroji, the Grand Old Man of India.

Undertrial beaten to death inside Delhi court lock-up

Undertrial beaten to death inside Delhi court lock-up

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The two accused allegedly allegedly kicked him repeatedly and smashed his head on the wall, they said.

Crisis deepens as Bengal docs defy SC order, reject Mamata's talk offer

Crisis deepens as Bengal docs defy SC order, reject Mamata's talk offer

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The top court on Monday directed the protesting resident doctors to resume work by 5 pm on Tuesday, observing that if "there is continued abstention from work, there may be a likelihood of adverse action".

On day 4, Bombay HC and CM appeal to Maharashtra doctors to call off strike

On day 4, Bombay HC and CM appeal to Maharashtra doctors to call off strike

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

The Bombay high court on Thursday asked striking resident doctors in Maharashtra to resume work immediately while Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis appealed to them to call of the four-day stir, assuring security in hospitals.

'No Covid violation': HC drops charges in Tablighi Jamaat case

'No Covid violation': HC drops charges in Tablighi Jamaat case

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The Delhi High Court has dropped charges against 70 Indian nationals accused of housing foreign attendees of Tablighi Jamaat congregation in March 2020 allegedly in violation of COVID-19 norms, citing lack of evidence.

IMA writes to Modi, seeks his 'benign intervention'

IMA writes to Modi, seeks his 'benign intervention'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Saturday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'benign intervention' to bring a central law to check violence against healthcare personnel and declare hospitals as safe zones with mandatory security entitlements.

Delhi docs call off strike after govt assurance

Delhi docs call off strike after govt assurance

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Resident doctors in Delhi, who have been protesting over the delay in NEET PG counselling for two weeks, on Friday called off their strike after receiving assurances from the government that their demands would be looked into, their federation said.

COVID-19: '137 doctors have died so far'

COVID-19: '137 doctors have died so far'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

'The government says the mortality rate among patients is 2 to 3 per cent, but in doctors it is 11 per cent, which is very high.'

AIIMS doctors rally against minister

AIIMS doctors rally against minister

Rediff.com24 Jun 2006

Day 5 of Assam gas leak: ONGC ropes in expert team, 1,500 people affected

Day 5 of Assam gas leak: ONGC ropes in expert team, 1,500 people affected

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The district administration said that air pollution is still within the acceptable limit and the local office of Pollution Control Board, Assam is closely monitoring the situation.

Tension in Delhi's Dayalpur after 9-yr-old girl's body found in suitcase

Tension in Delhi's Dayalpur after 9-yr-old girl's body found in suitcase

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

The police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in the area on Sunday to maintain law and order.

Major face-off between protesting Delhi docs, cops leaves many injured

Major face-off between protesting Delhi docs, cops leaves many injured

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The stir, led by the Federation of Resident Doctors' Association, has been going on for several days, and FORDA also said that several of its members were 'detained' when they tried to hold a protest march from Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) to Supreme Court.

7 children killed as school building collapses in Rajasthan

7 children killed as school building collapses in Rajasthan

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

A regular morning alive with the chatter of students assembling for prayers quickly turned into tragedy on Friday when a portion of their government school building collapsed, killing seven children and injuring 27, some of them critically.

Delhi police summon Telangana CM in Shah 'doctored' video case; 1 held

Delhi police summon Telangana CM in Shah 'doctored' video case; 1 held

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Sources in the Special Cell said that now arrests are likely to follow across the country.

Delhi's Air Is Forcing People To Migrate

Delhi's Air Is Forcing People To Migrate

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Some residents have already taken this step to relocate, either temporarily or permanently, some to their native places and others to clean-air destinations like Goa and Himachal Pradesh.

Check Margins To Choose Right Tax Regime

Check Margins To Choose Right Tax Regime

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Besides wrong selection of ITR form, many professionals claim deductions they are ineligible for.

Doctors try Gandhigiri on health minister

Doctors try Gandhigiri on health minister

Rediff.com11 Oct 2006

The protesting doctors displayed placards that read "Ramadoss Get Well Soon" and held bouquets of red roses.

Prominent bizman Gopal Khemka shot dead in Patna, 7 yrs after son's murder

Prominent bizman Gopal Khemka shot dead in Patna, 7 yrs after son's murder

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

According to Khemka's family members, his son was also shot dead by criminals six years ago in Hajipur.

Mumbai Police detains suspect in Saif Ali Khan stabbing

Mumbai Police detains suspect in Saif Ali Khan stabbing

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Bollywood Actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked by an intruder in his 11th-floor Bandra residence at around 2:30 am on Thursday.

Fake cardiologist N John Camm, linked to 7 deaths in MP, arrested

Fake cardiologist N John Camm, linked to 7 deaths in MP, arrested

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

A fake cardiologist operating at a missionary hospital in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, has been linked to the deaths of seven patients. Police have filed an FIR against the accused, identified as Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav, who allegedly used the name of a renowned UK cardiologist. The incident came to light after a complaint was filed with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which is investigating the case. The accused has been booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including forgery and criminal liability. The incident has sparked political controversy, with the Congress accusing the BJP of protecting the accused.

'We Haven't Slept For 3 Nights'

'We Haven't Slept For 3 Nights'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'We are frightened and need to go home.'

Kolkata rape: SC expresses concern over missing autopsy document

Kolkata rape: SC expresses concern over missing autopsy document

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The top court also directed the protesting resident doctors in West Bengal to resume work by 5 pm on Tuesday and said no adverse action shall be taken against them on resumption of work.

Shraddha Walkar's father found dead at home

Shraddha Walkar's father found dead at home

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Vikas Walkar, the father of Shraddha Walkar whose brutal murder in 2022 had caused a nationwide sensation, died on Sunday at his residence in Vasai city of Maharashtra's Palghar district, police said.

'Spy' Jyoti Malhotra was in touch with Pak officer since 2023: Police

'Spy' Jyoti Malhotra was in touch with Pak officer since 2023: Police

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Malhotra, behind bars on suspicion of espionage, had been in touch with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, the Pakistani staffer at the Pakistani High Commission, since November 2023, a source said.

Air India crash: Families endure painful wait for loved ones' bodies

Air India crash: Families endure painful wait for loved ones' bodies

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

More than 30 hours have passed since the horrific crash of Air India's London-bound flight in Meghaninagar area of Ahmedabad shortly after its take-off from the city airport snuffed out the lives of 265 people, including 241 passengers and 12 crew members.

'Kaanta Laga' girl Shefali Jariwala dead; cause of death 'reserved'

'Kaanta Laga' girl Shefali Jariwala dead; cause of death 'reserved'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Shefali featured in popular Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss 13 (2019), alongside winner Sidharth Shukla, who died in 2021.

UP shocker: Man operates on self after watching YouTube videos

UP shocker: Man operates on self after watching YouTube videos

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Raja Babu, a resident of Sunrakh village, had cut and stitched his own abdomen on Tuesday using surgical blades, stitch cords, and needles purchased from the market. When his condition worsened on Wednesday, his nephew, Rahul, rushed him to the Vrindavan Joint District Hospital.

7 arrested for selling women patient's CCTV videos

7 arrested for selling women patient's CCTV videos

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

The police arrested six persons including a hacker named Parit Dhamelia from Surat and owner of a YouTube channel Prajwal Taily, a resident of Latur, Maharashtra.

Bihar boy dies as 'doctor' performs surgery watching Youtube videos

Bihar boy dies as 'doctor' performs surgery watching Youtube videos

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The quack Ajit Kumar Puri who allegedly performed the gall bladder-stone removal surgery taking help of YouTube tutorials was arrested from Bihar's Gopalganj district on Sunday night, Kumar Ashish, Superintendent of Police (SP), Saran, told PTI on Monday.

Saif attack: Third part of knife recovered from Bandra lake

Saif attack: Third part of knife recovered from Bandra lake

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The third piece of the knife used to attack Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan in his Bandra home on January 16 has been recovered. The knife was recovered from close to Bandra Talao, more than a kilometre away from the actor's residence.

12 Bengal docs suspended over expired IV fluid death case

12 Bengal docs suspended over expired IV fluid death case

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

The West Bengal government has suspended 12 doctors of Midnapore Medical College and Hospital for negligence following the death of a woman and four others falling ill after childbirth. The incident is alleged to have been caused by the administration of 'expired' intravenous fluid. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh and a government job to the family of the deceased woman.

Pope Francis remains critical, receives blood transfusion: Vatican

Pope Francis remains critical, receives blood transfusion: Vatican

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

While the Pope "continues to be alert and spent the day in an armchair" he is "in more pain than yesterday," it added.

Why Nitish-Tejashwi Sacked 81 Doctors

Why Nitish-Tejashwi Sacked 81 Doctors

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Some doctors were absent from duty for 20 years, others for 15, some for 12. About 64 doctors remained absent from duty for more than five years.

Watch Chhaava On OTT!

Watch Chhaava On OTT!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The biggest hit of 2025 arrives on OTT this week, along with many other highs and horrors.

Two killed, 11 hurt as dust storm, rain lash Delhi; flight ops hit

Two killed, 11 hurt as dust storm, rain lash Delhi; flight ops hit

Rediff.com22 May 2025

A 22-year-old youth and a person with disability died, while at least 11 were injured, in separate rain-related incidents in the national capital on Wednesday evening. The incidents occurred amid sudden changes in weather in Delhi, as a rainy storm marked by hail wrecked havoc across the city, throwing traffic out of gear as far as Delhi-Noida, Delhi-Ghaziabad, and Delhi-Gurugram roads and uprooting several trees.

NEET-PG admission: SC to hear plea on EWS quota on Wednesday

NEET-PG admission: SC to hear plea on EWS quota on Wednesday

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear on Wednesday a plea related to the economically weaker section quota in NEET-PG admissions, after the Centre sought urgent hearing in the matter.

No Domicile Reservation For PG Medicine: SC

No Domicile Reservation For PG Medicine: SC

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'Residence-based reservation in PG medical courses is violative of Article 14 of the Constitution.'