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Maha suspends licences of 6 cough syrup manufacturers for rule breach

Maha suspends licences of 6 cough syrup manufacturers for rule breach

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Rathod said the Maharashtra government had initiated an inquiry against 84 out of 108 manufacturers of cough syrups in the state.

Mobile phones don't cause cancer, says WHO

Mobile phones don't cause cancer, says WHO

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

India is not forthcoming in informing the people that mobile phones and towers pose no threat to health and they do not cause brain cancer, World Health Organization's Radiation and Environmental Health Unit's first coordinator Michael Repacholi said on Friday.

India's COVID-19 situation 'beyond heartbreaking': WHO chief

India's COVID-19 situation 'beyond heartbreaking': WHO chief

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

India reported 3.52 lakh fresh coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. This is the highest single-day spike registered since the onset of the pandemic.

Biden concerned about China's handling of COVID-19

Biden concerned about China's handling of COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

'I think we just got to make the protocol we set out: that if you're flying from China, you got to be tested, and so on'

Northwest India swelters under extreme heat as mercury breaches 45 deg C mark

Northwest India swelters under extreme heat as mercury breaches 45 deg C mark

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The Met office has issued a "red" warning for Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and west Rajasthan, stressing the need for "extreme care for vulnerable people".

Tariff war escalates: China warns US of countermeasures, plans WTO suit

Tariff war escalates: China warns US of countermeasures, plans WTO suit

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

In a statement, the Chinese ministry of commerce said that it would file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organisation against the US for its "wrongful practice," the Global Times reported.

WHO team tasked to probe origins of Covid to visit China on January 14

WHO team tasked to probe origins of Covid to visit China on January 14

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Confirming the visit, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a media briefing on Monday that China supported scientists around the world to conduct a global study on the origins and transmission routes of the virus.

3.2 million Indians may have died from Covid: Study

3.2 million Indians may have died from Covid: Study

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

About 3.2 million people could have died from Covid in India by September last year, six-seven times higher than reported officially, according to a study based on one independent and two government data sources.

7-year-old Jharkhand girl found with monkeypox-like symptoms, alert issued

7-year-old Jharkhand girl found with monkeypox-like symptoms, alert issued

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The Jharkhand government has asked health officials to remain on alert and arrange isolation beds in all district hospitals after a seven-year-old girl was detected with symptoms similar to monkeypox in Garhwa, an official said on Wednesday.

Bottoms up! Countries that consume most alcohol

Bottoms up! Countries that consume most alcohol

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

About 250 billion litres of alcohol is consumed all across the world, with European nations leading the pack.

India's mobile tower radiation norms absurd, says WHO

India's mobile tower radiation norms absurd, says WHO

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

WHO expert says rules increased emission hazard for phone users; tells govt to review norms

China's coronavirus kills 1,113; cases jump to 44,000

China's coronavirus kills 1,113; cases jump to 44,000

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The overall confirmed cases on the Chinese mainland has reached 44,653 by the end of Tuesday and 1,113 people has died of the disease.

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.

Women twice as likely as men to suffer from long Covid, says US study

Women twice as likely as men to suffer from long Covid, says US study

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Researchers at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington, US, estimate that globally 63 per cent of those with long Covid during the first two years of the pandemic were female.

Trump threatens to pull out of WHO, calls it China's 'puppet'

Trump threatens to pull out of WHO, calls it China's 'puppet'

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'I think they have done a very sad job. The United States pays them USD 450 million a year. China pays them USD 38 million a year'

'Confident of sending record 125 athletes to Tokyo Olympics'

'Confident of sending record 125 athletes to Tokyo Olympics'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'Olympics is once in four years, and athletes have only one shot at glory, and it's important to have a holistic approach, use science, use medicine, use technology and engineering in training and that will make a difference'

Bollywood fumes at Ghulam Nabi's anti-gay remarks

Bollywood fumes at Ghulam Nabi's anti-gay remarks

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Digital Detox To Avoid Health Problems

Digital Detox To Avoid Health Problems

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Start your digital detox today before irreversible damage to health and mental complications stalk your life, advises Ramesh Menon.

Mumbai imposes 7-day home quarantine for flyers from high-risk nations

Mumbai imposes 7-day home quarantine for flyers from high-risk nations

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

'An RT-PCR test will be conducted after seven days and necessary steps will be taken accordingly'

Leading tea brands in India have toxic pesticides: Greenpeace

Leading tea brands in India have toxic pesticides: Greenpeace

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Greenpeace says samples of leading brands tested contain unacceptable levels of dangerous chemicals.

US announces $144mn in humanitarian aid for Afghans

US announces $144mn in humanitarian aid for Afghans

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

'This funding provides support directly to some of the more than 18 million vulnerable Afghans in need in the region'

G20 leaders vow to vaccinate 70% world population by mid-2022

G20 leaders vow to vaccinate 70% world population by mid-2022

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

In the Rome Declaration, the G20 leaders thanked healthcare and frontline workers, international organisations and scientists for their relentless efforts to cope with the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.

How to beat Zika? WHO prescribes safe sex and avoiding poor areas

How to beat Zika? WHO prescribes safe sex and avoiding poor areas

Rediff.com13 May 2016

People travelling to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro should avoid visiting impoverished and overcrowded urban areas to prevent catching the mosquito-borne Zika virus.

Tobacco curbs: India leads alternative crop plan

Tobacco curbs: India leads alternative crop plan

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

India demonstrated leadership on behalf of countries in South-East Asian Region to integrate agricultural diversification and alternative crops to tobacco in the comprehensive tobacco control as FCTC proposes.

Why Kids Spend Less Time On Sports

Why Kids Spend Less Time On Sports

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'The top two reasons for the low participation of kids are lack of time and need to focus on studies.'

Climate change killing 150,000 a year: WHO

Climate change killing 150,000 a year: WHO

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

The apex global health body reckons that about 150,000 deaths occur annually in low-income countries due to the adverse effects of climate change, chiefly malnutrition due to climate change-driven crop failures, stomach diseases and malaria.

Tushar Shah To Travel to Space On Tue

Tushar Shah To Travel to Space On Tue

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Blue Origin's 10th human flight, NS-30, will lift off from Launch Site in West Texas on Tuesday, February 25.

Delhiites to lose 11.9 years of their lives to pollution

Delhiites to lose 11.9 years of their lives to pollution

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The study said fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) shortens an average Indian's life expectancy by 5.3 years, relative to what it would be if the 5 g/m3 pollution limit set by (WHO) was met.

Some foreign returnees untraceable in Vizag amid Omicron fears

Some foreign returnees untraceable in Vizag amid Omicron fears

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

"Protocol is very clear. Once any international traveller test positive, apart from following the routine protocol of containment and treatment, we are sending their samples to genome sequencing," said Mallikarjuna.

Modi, WHO chief lay the ground for traditional medicine centre in Jamnagar

Modi, WHO chief lay the ground for traditional medicine centre in Jamnagar

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM) in Jamnagar will usher in a new era of traditional medicine globally.

Dharavi reports no new Covid case for 1st time since April

Dharavi reports no new Covid case for 1st time since April

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

The caseload of Dharavi now stands at 3,788, though the number of active cases is 12, eight of them in home isolation and four in a COVID care centre, the civic official said.

Chennai's Shaheen Bagh suspends protest over coronavirus

Chennai's Shaheen Bagh suspends protest over coronavirus

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

One hundred forty seven people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in India while three persons have died due to the infection.

ATP suspends men's tennis tour for six weeks over coronavirus

ATP suspends men's tennis tour for six weeks over coronavirus

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The ATP suspended its professional men's tennis tour for six weeks on Thursday, citing concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, which has upended major sporting events across the globe. The announcement came moments after Miami-Dade County said it would suspend the Miami Open and on the heels of Sunday's last-minute cancellation of the Indian Wells tournament in Southern California.

Bajaj Allianz launches critical illness plan for women

Bajaj Allianz launches critical illness plan for women

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

The policy provides a lump sum amount on the diagnosis of the illnesses during the policy term, as well as certain congenital disorders.

India accepts proposal to ban sale of single cigarettes

India accepts proposal to ban sale of single cigarettes

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Shares in ITC Ltd , India's largest cigarette maker, closed 5.2 per cent lower in a broader Mumbai market that fell 0.8 percent.

Delhi's air quality remains 'severe' for 3rd straight day

Delhi's air quality remains 'severe' for 3rd straight day

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Areas in the National Capital Region -- Noida and Gurugram -- recorded an AQI of 529 and 478 respectively both in the highly toxic 'severe'.

AIIMS-Like Centre For Animals In Delhi

AIIMS-Like Centre For Animals In Delhi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The Centre, for the first time, has initiated a draft proposal for setting up an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-like institute of national importance for animal health, education and research in Delhi to be called the All India Institute of Veterinary Sciences (AIIVS).

Angela Merkel in quarantine after meeting COVID-19 positive doc

Angela Merkel in quarantine after meeting COVID-19 positive doc

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The German government had announced tight measures regarding freedom of movement of citizens in the country due to the epidemiological (control of disease) situation.

'Coronavirus is airborne': Over 200 scientists write to WHO

'Coronavirus is airborne': Over 200 scientists write to WHO

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The WHOS has long held that the coronavirus is spread primarily by large respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

'Our Indian operations are a great success story'

'Our Indian operations are a great success story'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Andrew Witty, chief executive of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the world's second-largest drug company, was in India this week as part of the dedication of an albandazole manufacturing facility at Nashik to the World Health Organization (WHO)'s global programme to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis.