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Nepal crash: Bodies to be handed over today; search for missing persons on

Nepal crash: Bodies to be handed over today; search for missing persons on

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Nepalese rescuers resumed their search on Monday for four persons still missing after a passenger plane with 72 people, including five Indians, crashed into a river gorge while landing at the newly-opened airport in the resort city of Pokhara, killing at least 68 people onboard.

Blood stains on floor of Warne's room: Thai Police

Blood stains on floor of Warne's room: Thai Police

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

According to the Koh Samui's Bo Phut police station superintendent Yuttana Sirisomba, Warne had "seen a doctor about his heart" recently, following which they have ruled out treating it as suspicious death.

Congress MP dies of heart attack during Bharat Jodo; yatra halted for 24 hours

Congress MP dies of heart attack during Bharat Jodo; yatra halted for 24 hours

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The two-time MP was taking part in the Rahul Gandhi-led march in Phillaur in Jalandhar where he fainted, said senior party leader Partap Singh Bajwa, who was also marching in the yatra.

9-year-old girl among 4 killed in Delhi building collapse

9-year-old girl among 4 killed in Delhi building collapse

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

A building collapsed in north Delhi's Bawana area on Friday afternoon, killing four people, including a woman and a nine-year-old girl, the police said.

Portugal health minister quits after pregnant Indian woman dies

Portugal health minister quits after pregnant Indian woman dies

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Portugal's shortage of health staff, especially those specialising in gynaecology and obstetrics, has led to the government considering hiring from abroad.

Centre asks states to ramp up health infra amid Covid spike

Centre asks states to ramp up health infra amid Covid spike

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

In a letter to all chief secretaries, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said it is imperative to re-emphasise the significance of timely and swift upgradation of health infrastructure in all states and UTs.

Ukrainians Cling On To Hope

Ukrainians Cling On To Hope

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

When will Putin's War end?

As Covid cases rise in Mumbai, civic body goes on high alert

As Covid cases rise in Mumbai, civic body goes on high alert

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Mumbai's municipal commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal on Wednesday asked civic officials to ramp up coronavirus testing immediately on a war-footing and keep the staff of jumbo field hospitals on alert in the wake of a "tremendous" rise in fresh Covid-19 cases in the city over the past few weeks.

Former Australia 'keeper Marsh suffers heart attack

Former Australia 'keeper Marsh suffers heart attack

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Marsh, 74, was in Bundaberg for a charity cricket match for Bulls Masters, a local non-profit organisation.

Covid to grip the world, kill millions in next 90 days: Epidemiologist

Covid to grip the world, kill millions in next 90 days: Epidemiologist

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The epidemiologist estimates that more than 60 per cent of China and 10 per cent of Earth's population are likely to be infected over the next 90 days with deaths likely in the millions.

Nepal plane crash death toll rises to 68, 5 Indians among dead

Nepal plane crash death toll rises to 68, 5 Indians among dead

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

The passengers included 10 foreigners, according to the state-run Nepal Television.

How timely action from BFI chief Singh rescued Dingko

How timely action from BFI chief Singh rescued Dingko

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Asian Games gold-medal winning boxer Dingko Singh has revealed that he went into depression as he was unable to travel to New Delhi for his cancer treatment due to the nationwide lockdown. Dingko Singh was on Saturday airlifted from Imphal to the national capital for his liver cancer treatment.

The COVID-19 Fight Continues...

The COVID-19 Fight Continues...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

India battles the pandemic.

Delhi cabbie turns hearse driver as COVID-19 cases spike

Delhi cabbie turns hearse driver as COVID-19 cases spike

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Before the novel coronavirus brought its pandemic to New Delhi, Mohammad Aamir Khan was one of tens of thousands of people making a living in the Indian capital as a taxi driver. But that work dried up during the nearly three-month lockdown to prevent the spread of the virus. With cases rising in India even before the government lifted the lockdown, a friend suggested perhaps the only business now booming in the country -- driving a private ambulance.

Health officials escorting COVID-19 patient attacked in UP

Health officials escorting COVID-19 patient attacked in UP

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Officials said a doctor and three paramedics were hurt, and an ambulance and a police vehicle damaged in the stone-pelting.

Destruction In Ukraine

Destruction In Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Glimpses of the aftermath after the Russians attacked Ukranian cities on February 26, 2022.

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.

Doctors fighting to save Abe: Japanese PM

Doctors fighting to save Abe: Japanese PM

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe collapsed in the western Japan city of Nara on Friday after being attacked by an unidentified man and gunshots were heard in the vicinity, local media reported adding that police has seized the attacker.

'Delhi police has been extremely high-handed'

'Delhi police has been extremely high-handed'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'The most important thing is that medical aid reaches people whenever required.'

Dingko Singh airlifted to Delhi for cancer treatment

Dingko Singh airlifted to Delhi for cancer treatment

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Asian Games gold-winning boxer Dingko Singh was on Saturday airlifted from Imphal to New Delhi for his cancer treatment. Dingko's transfer to Delhi by a SpiceJet air ambulance was facilitated by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) after he missed a scheduled radiation therapy session due to the ongoing coronavirus-forced national lockdown.

Morbi bridge collapse toll rises to 134; rescue operation on

Morbi bridge collapse toll rises to 134; rescue operation on

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The over a century-old bridge, which had reopened five days ago after extensive repairs and renovation, was crammed with people when it collapsed around 6.30 pm on Sunday.

Tripura records over 81% voter turnout till 4 pm, number likely to go up

Tripura records over 81% voter turnout till 4 pm, number likely to go up

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

A total of 69.96 per cent of 28.13 lakh voters exercised their franchise in the Tripura assembly elections till 3 pm on Thursday, amid sporadic incidents of violence, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Gitte Kirankumar Dinakarrao said.

60 killed as overcrowded cable bridge collapses in Gujarat

60 killed as overcrowded cable bridge collapses in Gujarat

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

There was a rush of people on the bridge, which was reopened for the public just four days ago following the renovation work, when it snapped around 6.30 pm, officials said.

Shocking! Covid-19 dead body carried in auto rickshaw in Telangana

Shocking! Covid-19 dead body carried in auto rickshaw in Telangana

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

In violation of COVID-19 norms, relatives of a deceased coronavirus-infected patient at Nizamabad allegedly carried his body in their own autorickshaw for burial.

UP: Pregnant woman runs for hospitals for 13 hrs, dies

UP: Pregnant woman runs for hospitals for 13 hrs, dies

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Neelam, 30, and her husband Vijender Singh, 30, knocked the doors of eight hospitals, including government ones, before she died in the ambulance

'BJP Is Scared Of Rahul Gandhi Post Bharat Jodo Yatra'

'BJP Is Scared Of Rahul Gandhi Post Bharat Jodo Yatra'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

'The BJP always said Rahul Gandhi is an 'air-conditioned leader', but after this yatra he has proved them wrong.'

First death from COVID in NSG as officer dies

First death from COVID in NSG as officer dies

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Group Commander (coordination) B K Jha was admitted to the Central Armed Police Forces Hospital in Greater Noida after he contracted COVID-19 and breathed his last early morning.

Body of Warne in Bangkok as Australia arranges return home

Body of Warne in Bangkok as Australia arranges return home

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Tributes from across the world have been pouring in for Warne, with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison calling him "one of our nation's greatest characters".

Man killed, wife and 2 kids sustain burns as e-bike's battery explodes in AP

Man killed, wife and 2 kids sustain burns as e-bike's battery explodes in AP

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

His wife suffered burns and was in a critical condition in hospital, the police said.

'Govt is not stepping in to heal the wounds'

'Govt is not stepping in to heal the wounds'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'Right now, only religious groups of Hindus and Muslims are working on the ground.' 'The government is missing.'

Sonia Gandhi likely to appear before ED for 2nd time on Tuesday

Sonia Gandhi likely to appear before ED for 2nd time on Tuesday

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Initially, she was summoned by the agency on Monday but it was deferred by a day.

Violence mars COVID-19 doctor's burial in Chennai

Violence mars COVID-19 doctor's burial in Chennai

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Seven people, including two ambulance drivers were assaulted and 20 men have been arrested and were remanded to judicial custody.

Under-construction tunnel collapses in MP; 7 workers rescued, 2 trapped

Under-construction tunnel collapses in MP; 7 workers rescued, 2 trapped

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Six of the rescued labourers were rushed to the Katni district hospital, located about 30 km from the spot, via a 'green corridor', they said.

India reports 2nd case of monkeypox, Kannur man found positive

India reports 2nd case of monkeypox, Kannur man found positive

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

A 31-year-old man from Kannur in Kerala tested positive for monkeypox on Monday, making it the second confirmed case of the disease in India, a Union health ministry official said.

'CPI-M, BJP Were Behind Attacks'

'CPI-M, BJP Were Behind Attacks'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'The police just stood there watching our people being attacked.'

Ukraine: Cops misbehaved with Indians after they pushed elderly: VK Singh

Ukraine: Cops misbehaved with Indians after they pushed elderly: VK Singh

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Singh said some students who returned without anyone's help were neither sad nor unhappy.

Modi govt to tomtom 100 cr vaccines at airports, railway stations

Modi govt to tomtom 100 cr vaccines at airports, railway stations

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Announcements will be made on airplanes, ships, metros and at railway stations when India achieves its target of 100 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses while private carrier Spicejet will wrap its planes with posters of this milestone carrying images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and health workers, health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday.

No relief for B'luru from rain-related woes; CM blames Cong

No relief for B'luru from rain-related woes; CM blames Cong

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Bikers pushing their two-wheelers that were stuck and pedestrians struggling to navigate through knee-deep water was a common sight in some places.

India may start more helicopter ambulances

India may start more helicopter ambulances

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

Some major hospitals in the country have sought the Directorate General of Civil Aviation's permission for launching helicopter emergency medical services, but the DGCA is yet to take a final decision.

Lalu's health deteriorates, to be shifted to AIIMS Delhi

Lalu's health deteriorates, to be shifted to AIIMS Delhi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

The former Bihar chief minister is most likely to be shifted to the hospital in the national capital on Tuesday itself, they said.