News for 'early detection'

India detects 2 more Omicron Covid cases; total tally reaches 4

India detects 2 more Omicron Covid cases; total tally reaches 4

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Cases with the Omicron variant have already been detected in Karnataka and Gujarat.

The protector of women from breast cancer

The protector of women from breast cancer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland. I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.'

Why Bank Frauds Continue

Why Bank Frauds Continue

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The average time lag between the date of occurrence of a fraud and its detection is 23 months; for large frauds (Rs 100 crore and above), it was 57 months.

No 'median line': China sends 103 warplanes around Taiwan

No 'median line': China sends 103 warplanes around Taiwan

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

China on Monday dismissed the existence of a 'median line' in the volatile Taiwan Strait after Taiwan's defence ministry said it detected a record 103 Chinese warplanes flying around the self-ruled island in a 24-hour period.

Sikh man, 11-year-old son shot dead in Canada

Sikh man, 11-year-old son shot dead in Canada

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

An Indian-origin Sikh man, described as a 'higher-level figure' in the organised crime scene in Canada, and his 11-year-old son were shot and killed in what police have called a 'sick and twisted' escalation of gang violence in the city of Edmonton.

How Chhavi Mittal Is Dealing With Cancer

How Chhavi Mittal Is Dealing With Cancer

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'You can either sulk and blame your destiny or you can choose to handle the situation with positivity.'

GST collections rise to Rs 1.65 lakh cr in July

GST collections rise to Rs 1.65 lakh cr in July

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

GST collection rose 11 per cent to over Rs 1.65 lakh crore in July as a result of anti-evasion measures and higher consumer spending. This is the fifth time since the rollout of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime that monthly collections have crossed the Rs 1.60 lakh crore mark -- making it the new normal. "Gross GST revenue collected in July is Rs 1,65,105 crore of which CGST is Rs 29,773 crore, SGST is Rs 37,623 crore, IGST is Rs 85,930 crore (including Rs 41,239 crore collected on import of goods) and cess is Rs 11,779 crore (including Rs 840 crore collected on import of goods)," the finance ministry said in a statement.

India develops early warning system for quake

India develops early warning system for quake

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

Testing of the system can only be done when another large quake strikes.

Don't tweak inflation target range: Economists tell FM in pre-Budget talks

Don't tweak inflation target range: Economists tell FM in pre-Budget talks

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

They have also called for giving cash to the poor, so that demand is generated in the economy.

Indian leads breakthrough in cancer treatment

Indian leads breakthrough in cancer treatment

Rediff.com28 May 2008

A Goa-born surgeon, researching and teaching at the Dundee University in Scotland, has pioneered a new method for the early detection of breast cancer. Jayant Vaidya, senior lecturer and consultant surgeon at the university, is a leading member of a team of surgeons that discovered that malignant tumours remain cold when surrounding breast tissue is heated to about 20 degrees Celsius.Experts hope the discovery will make it easier for docs to determine if a lump is cancerous.

IMF chief moots early warning system for economies

IMF chief moots early warning system for economies

Rediff.com10 Nov 2008

Favouring a 'new Bretton Woods Agreement', International Monetary Fund chief Dominque Strauss-Kahn has said an early warning system to detect impending dangers to the world economy must be put together by international financial expertise.

In letter to states, Centre flags decline in Covid testing

In letter to states, Centre flags decline in Covid testing

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

In a letter to states and UTs on Monday, Additional Secretary in the Union Health Ministry Arti Ahuja advised them to pay attention to this aspect immediately and increase the testing in a strategic manner keeping in view the trend of case positivity in specific areas.

Over 90 lakh samples have been tested for COVID-19 so far

Over 90 lakh samples have been tested for COVID-19 so far

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The officials of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) also said there are now 1,065 testing labs in the country -- 768 in the public sector and 297 in private.

Indian-origin man sentenced to 7 yrs for raping drunk woman in UK

Indian-origin man sentenced to 7 yrs for raping drunk woman in UK

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

A 20-year-old Indian-origin man has been sentenced to six years and nine months' imprisonment in the Welsh capital of Cardiff after admitting to raping a woman in London.

Vikram happily sleeping on the moon: ISRO chief

Vikram happily sleeping on the moon: ISRO chief

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

ISRO made efforts to re-establish communication with rover Pragyan and lander Vikram after they were put into sleep mode in September following the onset of night on the moon.

'Smoke detected' inside cabin before EgyptAir crash: reports

'Smoke detected' inside cabin before EgyptAir crash: reports

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Smoke alerts were triggered inside the cabin of the ill-fated EgyptAir jet minutes before it plunged into the Mediterranean Sea with 66 people on board.

Should you buy the free health check-up policy?

Should you buy the free health check-up policy?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The amount for which free check-up is offered can be quite low, while in some policies it comes only after a considerable waiting period.

'How time flies': Yuvraj recalls six sixes

'How time flies': Yuvraj recalls six sixes

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on Saturday remembered his world record six sixes in an over, in the World Twenty20 match against England, in Durban, in 2007.

Pakistan confirms bird flu in Islamabad zoo

Pakistan confirms bird flu in Islamabad zoo

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

Officials at the Marghazar Zoo have started screening, disinfection and isolation of birds for early detection of the disease.

Serena goes topless to raise breast cancer awareness

Serena goes topless to raise breast cancer awareness

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

The video shows Williams covering her breasts with her hands while singing the global hit song of an Australian Band, The Divinyls.

India's COVID-19 fatality rate drops to 2.28%: Govt

India's COVID-19 fatality rate drops to 2.28%: Govt

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

It also said that the recovery rate has been improving consistently and the total recoveries have now crossed the nine lakh-mark.

Why 'Swastha Bharat' needs the e-health push

Why 'Swastha Bharat' needs the e-health push

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw points out how the adoption of information and communication technologies can provide India with a very effective health care tool.

4 lakh die of cancer each year in India

4 lakh die of cancer each year in India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

Health minister Anbumani Ramadoss said some 2 to 2.5 million cancer cases were reported every year.

Operation to fully sanitise Pathankot air base in last leg

Operation to fully sanitise Pathankot air base in last leg

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

The operation to fully sanitise the Pathankot Air base, which was attacked by six terrorists last Saturday, is "close to completion" with the personnel of the National Security Guard, the army and the Garud commandos of Indian Air Force undertaking the task on the sprawling complex.

NDRF readies for Amarnath yatra with aerial surveys, sniffer dogs

NDRF readies for Amarnath yatra with aerial surveys, sniffer dogs

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

A dozen teams of the NDRF will be deployed to ensure the safety of the people who embark on the yatra from July 1, they added.

Quick Heal detects virus that demands a $300 ransom

Quick Heal detects virus that demands a $300 ransom

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Ramsomware, a kind of malicious software, is designed to block access to a computer until a certain sum of money is paid.

48% women want larger breasts: Survey

48% women want larger breasts: Survey

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

As per the Breast Size Satisfaction Survey (BSSS), 48% women wanted larger breasts, 23% wanted smaller breasts.

13 coaches of express train derail in Rajasthan, 26 hurt

13 coaches of express train derail in Rajasthan, 26 hurt

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The injured, two of them seriously hurt, have been admitted at the Bangad Hospital in Pali, they said, adding the incident led to the disruption of traffic on the route with nearly two dozen trains cancelled or diverted.

'GST collections will be Rs 1.3 TRILLION'

'GST collections will be Rs 1.3 TRILLION'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

'We revolutionised the system in a manner so that the chances of leakage will be much lower than it was in the beginning.'

Cops turn counsellors in Kota to prevent student suicides

Cops turn counsellors in Kota to prevent student suicides

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Rocked by a spate of student suicides, the city police has set up a dedicated "Student Cell" to reach out to students and make attempts to detect early signs of stress and depression.

'Ye natak kar raha hoga'

'Ye natak kar raha hoga'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

'Parents don't realise that motivating your child or pushing them to do better is one thing and pushing them to the brink is another.'

5 health problems that are worse than kidney stones

5 health problems that are worse than kidney stones

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Do not ignore any pain, burning sensation, fever or vomitting. If unattended, it could be fatal, says Dr Amjad Khan Pathan.

How To Save More Money In 2023

How To Save More Money In 2023

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Ask your bank to save for you. Plan your taxes. Reward yourself for your addictions... Chartered accountant Shreya Jaiswal's 10 ways to make more money this year.

Maharashtra reports 2 H3N2 deaths, 361 flu cases; minister advises use of mask

Maharashtra reports 2 H3N2 deaths, 361 flu cases; minister advises use of mask

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

One of them, a 74-year-old man, died of the H3N2 sub-type while the other victim was infected by Covid-19 as well as the influenza virus, state Health Minister Tanaji Sawant told the assembly on Wednesday.

Centre asks states to avoid overcrowding, ensure mask use

Centre asks states to avoid overcrowding, ensure mask use

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

In a letter to states and UTs, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan stressed on monitoring and reporting of district-wise influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) cases in all health facilities on a regular basis for detecting the early rising trend of cases.

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Shivaji's Historic Escape From Agra

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

In 1666, Shivaji Maharaj and his son Sambhaji escaped from the Agra Fort, one of the most miraculous escapes in India's history.

6 things men must know about women

6 things men must know about women

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

To truly love your woman, you must know how her body functions.

Overseas Friends of BJP ex-chief convicted of raping 5 Korean women in Australia

Overseas Friends of BJP ex-chief convicted of raping 5 Korean women in Australia

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Dhankhar also recorded his sexual assaults using a camera hidden in his bedside alarm clock and on his phone, it said.

Why Israel failed to prevent this 'unprecedented' attack

Why Israel failed to prevent this 'unprecedented' attack

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Some experts feel that Israel got so totally engrossed in countering Iran and in efforts to foil the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme that it has neglected its own backyard.

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'Terrorists who are active in Poonch and Rajouri are not relying on random locals for logistics, guidance etc.' 'They are being supported by a selected few who are being vetted, cleared and directed from across the LoC.'