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Death toll in Odisha triple train crash rises to 288

Death toll in Odisha triple train crash rises to 288

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The train crash happened near the Bahanaga Baazar station in Balasore district, about 250 km south of Kolkata and 170 km north of Bhubaneswar, around 7 pm on Friday, prompting the Railway Ministry to order a probe.

Covaxin gets nod for phase 2, 3 clinical trials on 2-18 year-olds

Covaxin gets nod for phase 2, 3 clinical trials on 2-18 year-olds

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The trial will take place in 525 subjects at various sites, including AIIMS, Delhi, AIIMS, Patna and Meditrina Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur.

Bihar minister Kapil Deo Kamat dies of COVID-19

Bihar minister Kapil Deo Kamat dies of COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Kamat is the second minister in Nitish Kumar's cabinet to succumb to the infection this week.

Sidhique Kappan walks out of jail 'after a lot of fight'

Sidhique Kappan walks out of jail 'after a lot of fight'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Kerala journalist Sidhique Kappan walked out of jail on bail Thursday, over two years after he was arrested for allegedly trying to instigate violence after the death of a woman in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras.

Those behind Balasore train crash have been identified: Rail minister

Those behind Balasore train crash have been identified: Rail minister

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Talking to reporters at the accident site, he said the issue is of electric point machine, a vital device for railway signalling, and electronic interlocking.

Are you planning to use thick needle, Modi had asked nurse

Are you planning to use thick needle, Modi had asked nurse

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the nurses administering the COVID-19 vaccine to him on Monday whether they were planning to use some special thick needle as politicians are known to be 'very thick-skinned', drawing laughter from the medical staff who immediately felt at ease.

Family Says Goodbye to Raju Srivastav

Family Says Goodbye to Raju Srivastav

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Raju Srivastav was cremated on September 22 in the presence of family and close friends in Delhi.

India saved many lives, thanks to doctors: PM

India saved many lives, thanks to doctors: PM

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the contribution of doctors in saving lives from coronavirus and asserted that his government gave paramount importance to augmenting healthcare infrastructure to combat the pandemic.

Country now has strong shield: PM on 100 cr vaccine jabs

Country now has strong shield: PM on 100 cr vaccine jabs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

India achieved a major milestone in its vaccination programme against COVID-19 as the cumulative vaccine doses administered in the country surpassed the 100-crore mark on Thursday.

PIX: India takes 1st step to end COVID with vaccine

PIX: India takes 1st step to end COVID with vaccine

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Healthcare workers at the frontline of India's COVID-19 battle got their first jabs after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the world's biggest drive via video conferencing.

SC nod to terminate 24-week foetus, expands MTP Act to include single women

SC nod to terminate 24-week foetus, expands MTP Act to include single women

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

It asked the board to determine whether the pregnancy if terminated could risk the life of the woman or not.

DRDO to set up 5 oxygen plants in and around Delhi by weekend

DRDO to set up 5 oxygen plants in and around Delhi by weekend

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The DRDO will set up five oxygen plants, out of the total 500 planned, in and around Delhi by this weekend, the defence ministry said.

Coronavirus positive woman delivers healthy baby in Delhi

Coronavirus positive woman delivers healthy baby in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

According to WHO, women with COVID-19 can breastfeed if they wish to but should practice hygiene during the feeding, where a mask where available, wash hands before and after touching the baby and routinely clean and disinfect surfaces they have touched.

They went to SC, but it gave them a shock: PM mocks Opposition

They went to SC, but it gave them a shock: PM mocks Opposition

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Modi, who addressed a public meeting in Hyderabad after laying foundation stone and inaugurating several development projects, also said the lack of cooperation from the state government is leading to delay in the completion of several central projects in Telangana.

Suyash Sharma: From Delhi's cricketing turmoil to IPL stardom

Suyash Sharma: From Delhi's cricketing turmoil to IPL stardom

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Suyash battles through Delhi cricket politics to shine in IPL

Experts feel COVID-19 has reached endemic phase

Experts feel COVID-19 has reached endemic phase

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

According to some experts, there is not much difference in the number of seasonal flu cases and that of COVID-19, even though they stressed that surveillance for newer variants should continue in the off chance of a new lineage of coronavirus catching the country off guard.

Here's what India is doing to prevent China-like Covid surge

Here's what India is doing to prevent China-like Covid surge

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The government on Thursday took a series of measures in view of the rising number of COVID-19 cases in several parts of the world, including China.

Minor's assault: Delhi CM announces Rs 10 lakh aid

Minor's assault: Delhi CM announces Rs 10 lakh aid

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Kejriwal said the girl has suffered serious internal injuries.

Delhi: Less than 1K cases after 49 days, AIIMS chief says peak reached

Delhi: Less than 1K cases after 49 days, AIIMS chief says peak reached

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Delhi recorded 954 cases on Monday, according to a health department bulletin. The bulletin said the number of tests conducted too was the lowest in July.

When A Former CEC Took The RSS Salute

When A Former CEC Took The RSS Salute

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Some of our leaders were busybusy over the weekend.

SC asks AIIMS to set up medical board to examine Dayalu Ammal

SC asks AIIMS to set up medical board to examine Dayalu Ammal

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed AIIMS director to constitute a medical board to examine whether Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief M Karunanidhi's wife Dayalu Ammal is medically fit to depose as a witness before a Special CBI court in a 2G scam case.

HC suspends 2-yr jail term of Somnath Bharti in assault case

HC suspends 2-yr jail term of Somnath Bharti in assault case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The Delhi high court on Wednesday suspended the two-year jail term of Aam Aadmi Party MLA Somnath Bharti in a case of assault on All India Institute of Medical Sciences security staff.

India doesn't need to ban int'l flights or impose lockdown: Experts

India doesn't need to ban int'l flights or impose lockdown: Experts

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

The current Covid situation in India is under control and there are no reasons to panic, said Dr N K Arora, the chairperson of National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI).

Recruitment for trial of Covaxin in 6-12 age group to start from Tuesday

Recruitment for trial of Covaxin in 6-12 age group to start from Tuesday

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

In the trial, the vaccine will be given by the intramuscular route in two doses on day 0 and day 28.

More boys diagnosed with cancer than girls in India: Lancet study

More boys diagnosed with cancer than girls in India: Lancet study

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

More boys than girls with cancer in India are being diagnosed with the disease and the probable cause for this is gender bias in society, according to a study published in The Lancet Oncology.

Delhi cops nab 9 for scuffle at Jamia Millia, firing inside hospital

Delhi cops nab 9 for scuffle at Jamia Millia, firing inside hospital

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

According to the police, the cases were registered at Jamia Nagar and New Friends Colony police stations.

Sino-India border row, 'misuse' of agencies to dominate winter session

Sino-India border row, 'misuse' of agencies to dominate winter session

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

The results of the assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh are also likely to play out during the start of the session.

Yogi meets mother for 1st time since becoming CM

Yogi meets mother for 1st time since becoming CM

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Adityanath visited his village for the first time in several years to attend any family function there.

Brother alleges Sonali Phogat was murdered by her aides in Goa

Brother alleges Sonali Phogat was murdered by her aides in Goa

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The brother of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sonali Phogat has filed a formal complaint with the Goa Police, claiming that she was murdered by two of her associates.

BJP's Himachal manifesto promises UCC, 33% quota for women

BJP's Himachal manifesto promises UCC, 33% quota for women

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

BJP president J P Nadda on Sunday promised Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and 33 per cent reservation for women in government jobs in Himachal Pradesh while releasing the party's manifesto for the state assembly polls.

In Gujarat, BJP promises anti-radicalisation cell, Uniform Civil Code implementation

In Gujarat, BJP promises anti-radicalisation cell, Uniform Civil Code implementation

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

It also assured that the amount of medical insurance coverage under the Ayushman Bharat scheme would be doubled from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.

Guard at health minister's staff office tests COVID-19 +ve

Guard at health minister's staff office tests COVID-19 +ve

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The entire wing where the OSD office is located is being sanitised and several staffers, including the OSD, is learnt to have been advised self-quarantine.

Mamata removes Partha Chatterjee from cabinet, all TMC posts

Mamata removes Partha Chatterjee from cabinet, all TMC posts

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

The ED had arrested Chatterjee, who is also the Trinamool Congress secretary-general, on July 23 in connection with its investigation into alleged irregularities in the recruitment drives by the School Service Commission.

Vaccine fear is unwarranted: Delhi man after getting jab

Vaccine fear is unwarranted: Delhi man after getting jab

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

'Many of them were scared. So, I went to my seniors and said I should be given the vaccine first. I wanted to prove to my colleagues that there is no need to be scared'

Noida demolition: Doctors warn against health hazards

Noida demolition: Doctors warn against health hazards

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

As the nearly 100-metre-tall Supertech twin towers were razed to the ground on Sunday, doctors said people living nearby, especially those suffering from respiratory diseases, should take extra care and avoid the area for a few days if possible.

Dawai bhi, kadai bhi: PM warns against lowering guard post vaccination

Dawai bhi, kadai bhi: PM warns against lowering guard post vaccination

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

"I used to say 'jab tak davai nahi dhilai nahi' but now our mantra for 2021 should be: Davai bhi, kadaai bhi (yes to medicine and yes to caution)," Modi said.

Will Hemant Soren be disqualified? Guv to take a call today

Will Hemant Soren be disqualified? Guv to take a call today

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The EC is believed to have told the Governor that Soren should be 'disqualified' as a legislator for violating electoral norms, they said.

U'khand resort murder: Ankita cremated, NH blockade ends after CM assurance

U'khand resort murder: Ankita cremated, NH blockade ends after CM assurance

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

She was cremated on the banks of the Alaknanda at Shrinagar around 6.30 pm in the presence of commissioner, Garhwal, Sushil Kumar and Pauri district magistrate Vijay Kumar Jogdande.

Highest single-day rainfall in September brings Delhi to its knees

Highest single-day rainfall in September brings Delhi to its knees

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Heavy rains that lashed the national capital on Wednesday morning led to waterlogging and traffic snarls in many parts of the city, including the Minto Road railway underpass, while several low-lying areas were submerged.

IIT-Madras is India's Top University

IIT-Madras is India's Top University

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Seven Indian Institutes of Technology -- IIT-Madras, IIT-Bombay, IIT-Delhi, IIT-Kanpur, IIT-Kharagpur, IIT-Roorkee and IIT-Guwahati -- figured in the top 10 in the overall rankings.