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Kanjhawala victim stuck onto left front wheel of car

Kanjhawala victim stuck onto left front wheel of car

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The FIR said that Deepak was driving the car while accused Manoj Mittal was sitting next to the driver's seat.

Covishield booster works against Omicron

Covishield booster works against Omicron

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

If the vaccine is recommended for use as a booster against Omicron, it may significantly boost the demand for Covishield in India.

India's Covid tally crosses 41 lakh with over 90k cases

India's Covid tally crosses 41 lakh with over 90k cases

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

There are 8,62,320 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 20.96 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

Check out NADA's dope testing plans for IPL

Check out NADA's dope testing plans for IPL

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Three high-ranking National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) officials, along with six empanelled Dope Control Officers (DCOs), will be travelling to the UAE for sample collection during this year's Indian Premier League, which starts on September 19.

Halep set for immediate return to tennis after doping ban cut

Halep set for immediate return to tennis after doping ban cut

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Former Wimbledon and French Open champion Simona Halep had her four-year doping ban cut to nine months.

India records over 60,000 COVID-19 case for 1st time

India records over 60,000 COVID-19 case for 1st time

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

This was the ninth day in a row that the COVID-19 tally increased by more than 50,000.

Kolkata doctor's murder: Initial autopsy indicates gruesome rape

Kolkata doctor's murder: Initial autopsy indicates gruesome rape

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The police were waiting for the final post-mortem examination report to come to a conclusion regarding the murder of a woman doctor, whose body was found in state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, an officer said.

Jolt for Indian sports: WADA extends NDTL suspension by 6 months

Jolt for Indian sports: WADA extends NDTL suspension by 6 months

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The WADA first suspended NDTL in August last year for a period of six months. A fresh round of inspection by the world body, much to the embarrassment of country's sporting establishment, showed that non-conformities still existed.

86% of Mumbai-ites have Covid antibodies, shows sero survey

86% of Mumbai-ites have Covid antibodies, shows sero survey

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

As much as 86.64 per cent of Mumbai's population has developed antibodies against coronavirus as per the latest sero-survey, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) claimed on Friday.

Shopian encounter: DNA samples of 3 killed match with Rajouri families

Shopian encounter: DNA samples of 3 killed match with Rajouri families

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Asked whether the three men were indeed labourers, as claimed by their families, and not involved in terrorist activities, the J-K Police said it is a matter of further investigation. On July 18, the Army had claimed three terrorists were killed in Amshipura village in the higher reaches of south Kashmir's Shopian.

Federer defends doping procedures, demands more testing

Federer defends doping procedures, demands more testing

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Roger Federer said he trusts the anti-doping procedures in tennis despite rival Novak Djokovic's claim that fellow Serb's Victor Troicki's one-year ban was the result of negligence by the authorities.

Discus thrower Kumari gets four-year ban for dope flunk

Discus thrower Kumari gets four-year ban for dope flunk

Rediff.com2 May 2020

Her four-year ban, announced by WADA on Friday night, will begin from June 26, 2018 -- the date of her sample collection.

Tests show chinkara was killed: Prosecution in Salman case

Tests show chinkara was killed: Prosecution in Salman case

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The FSL team had collected samples of blood-soaked soil from Ujalia Bhakar where a chinkara was allegedly killed by the actor in 1998.

Second round of sero survey begins in Mumbai

Second round of sero survey begins in Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The study will provide information about the spread of the infection and also throw light on herd immunity.

Special CP inspects 12-km stretch where Delhi woman was dragged by car

Special CP inspects 12-km stretch where Delhi woman was dragged by car

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The woman, who was the sole breadwinner of her family, was dragged for 12 kilometres under the car on the December 31 night and was found naked by a road in Kanjhawala, according to police.

Troicki pleads innocence, to appeal to CAS against ban

Troicki pleads innocence, to appeal to CAS against ban

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Serbian former world number 12 Viktor Troicki will appeal to the Court of Arbitration (CAS) against the 18-month ban slapped on him by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for refusing to provide a blood sample at this year's Monte Carlo Masters.

Delhi woman dies after being dragged for 4 km by car

Delhi woman dies after being dragged for 4 km by car

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

In a shocking incident, a 20-year-old woman died after her scooty was hit by a car and her body was dragged for around four kilometres in outer Delhi's Sultanpuri on Sunday, police said.

Why Covishield Production Has Resumed

Why Covishield Production Has Resumed

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'I understand some people are comfortable getting a Covishield shot as their third dose.'

Athlete Sudha tested positive for Swine Flu, not for Zika virus

Athlete Sudha tested positive for Swine Flu, not for Zika virus

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Rio Olympian and Indian long distance runner Sudha Singh, who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital here for a suspected Zika virus infection, has tested positive for swine flu and will be out of action for at least two months, doctors said on Tuesday. "Sudha Singh who has been undergoing treatment for a suspected Zika virus is suffering from H1N1, known as swine flu virus," Dr Sarala of Sports Authority of India told PTI in Bengaluru.

After killing Kolkata doctor, accused washed his clothes: Police

After killing Kolkata doctor, accused washed his clothes: Police

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The body of a woman post-graduate trainee who was allegedly raped and murdered inside a seminar hall of the hospital, was found on Friday morning. The civic volunteer was arrested on Saturday.

Halep's doping ban appeal at CAS hearing

Halep's doping ban appeal at CAS hearing

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The hearings at the Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) are expected to run until Friday. The court said it was unclear when a ruling might be rendered.

Seven athletes tested positive at world athletics in Moscow

Seven athletes tested positive at world athletics in Moscow

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Ukraine's Roman Avramenko, fifth in the men's javelin, was the only finalist to test positive.

In Mizoram, AIDS claims one person a day

In Mizoram, AIDS claims one person a day

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

The increasing trend is among the high-risk groups, who are Injecting Drug Users and commercial sex workers.

Kanika Kapoor offers to donate plasma

Kanika Kapoor offers to donate plasma

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

"Singer Kanika Kapoor on Monday expressed her desire to KGMU doctors to donate plasma. After this, she was called and her blood sample was taken for testing. If everything is found appropriate in the report (of the blood test), she will be called on Monday evening or Tuesday to donate her plasma," Tulika Chandra, Head of Department of Transfusion Medicine, KGMU told PTI.

DNA tests in Manorama case

DNA tests in Manorama case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Blood samples collected from 31 Assam Rifles personnel have been sent for testing. Two AR personnel are yet to give their samples.

Two more swine flu cases detected in Bengaluru

Two more swine flu cases detected in Bengaluru

Rediff.com14 Jun 2009

A lady and her daughter from New Jersey have tested positive for the H1N1 virus in Bengaluru.The 29-year-old mother and her 3-year-old daughter had come to Bengaluru from New Jersey last week. A mandatory check was conducted following which their blood samples were sent to Pune. The Test report from Pune were positive for the H1NI.

Seventh body recovered from INS Sindhurakshak

Seventh body recovered from INS Sindhurakshak

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Rescuers from the Indian Navy on Monday extricated one more body from INS Sindhurakshak, taking the number of victims recovered from the fire-devastated submarine to seven even as professional savers from reputed companies commenced preliminary survey activities.

Cheap HIV test developed

Cheap HIV test developed

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Scientists have developed an HIV test which they claim works in just 30 minutes and can be performed anywhere in the world -- no laboratory required.

Covid: WHO classifies Eris as 'variant of interest'

Covid: WHO classifies Eris as 'variant of interest'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified the EG.5 strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus circulating in different parts of the world, including India, as a 'variant of interest' but said it did not seem to pose more of a threat to public health than other strains.

PHOTOS: The dope cheats who shocked tennis!

PHOTOS: The dope cheats who shocked tennis!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

Rediff.com brings you players who have tested positive for use of banned substances over the years.

How To Be Aware About Early Heart Disease

How To Be Aware About Early Heart Disease

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'Thirty per cent of the world's deaths in young people, due to heart disease, are encountered by people in India.'

I don't deserve 'insult and slander' says China's Sun

I don't deserve 'insult and slander' says China's Sun

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

The Chinese swimmer is competing at the world championships under the shadow of a WADA appeal against governing body FINA's decision to clear the 27-year-old of wrongdoing during the random drug test last September.

80% COVID-19 immunity lost in 6 months of Pfizer vaccine

80% COVID-19 immunity lost in 6 months of Pfizer vaccine

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

The results were the same in seniors, with a median age of 76, and caregivers, with a median age of 48, and old alike, according to the researchers.

WADA suspends National Dope Testing Laboratory, Ministry to appeal

WADA suspends National Dope Testing Laboratory, Ministry to appeal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The WADA investigation found that the sample analysis methods of the NDTL were not upto the mark. The NDTL can appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in Lausanne in the next 21 days.

Dengue in Kashmir?

Dengue in Kashmir?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

Vijender undergoes out-of-competition dope test

Vijender undergoes out-of-competition dope test

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

India's Olympic hero Vijender Singh, who finds himself at the centre of a drug scandal, made himself available on Wednesday for an out-of-competition dope test by NADA officials, apparently under pressure from the Sports Ministry.

Mumbai: 5 policemen injured as SUV hits police van

Mumbai: 5 policemen injured as SUV hits police van

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

Five policemen were injured on Saturday after a stationary police van was hit by a speeding sports utility vehicle in Mumbai's Powai suburb.

Bihar mystery fever is encephalitis; kills 38

Bihar mystery fever is encephalitis; kills 38

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

The mystery fever that has gripped children in Bihar's Muzzafarpur district has been diagnosed as encephalitis even as the virus claimed five more lives, taking the toll to 38 on Thursday.

This transgender sprinter's Olympic dream shattered

This transgender sprinter's Olympic dream shattered

Rediff.com9 May 2023

World Athletics (WA) banned transgender women from elite female competitions.

HC rejects N D Tiwari's plea to keep his DNA report secret

HC rejects N D Tiwari's plea to keep his DNA report secret

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The Delhi high court on Friday rejected veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari's plea to keep his DNA report secret and hold an in-camera hearing of a paternity suit against him.