News for 'health and safety'

UP food safety dept finds more noodle brands 'sub-standard'

UP food safety dept finds more noodle brands 'sub-standard'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Maggi made a comeback in November after passing tests at three government labs.

Did Shastri, Kohli ignore BCCI's protocols?

Did Shastri, Kohli ignore BCCI's protocols?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

It is learnt that neither Head Coach Ravi Shastri nor captain Virat Kohli sought any written permission from the BCCI to attend the former's book launch at the team hotel.

Beware men! These aphrodisiacs can harm your health

Beware men! These aphrodisiacs can harm your health

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

A recent study has found that certain male health supplements carry ingredients that can harm your health.

Baltimore mishap: Indian crew onboard Dali 'healthy'

Baltimore mishap: Indian crew onboard Dali 'healthy'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Indian crew onboard a crippled container vessel that collided against a key bridge in Baltimore last week is healthy , according to a nonprofit organisation that has been in touch with the personnel.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat is COVID-19 positive

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat is COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Bajrang Punia says men's camp should start on schedule.

IPL GC agenda: Review of Chinese sponsorship deals and more...

IPL GC agenda: Review of Chinese sponsorship deals and more...

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

The most important aspect will be the SOP that will be handed to the franchises for Monday's discussion where they can raise their concerns.

'We have sex once a month. Help!'

'We have sex once a month. Help!'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, relationships expert, mind coach and founder of Let Us Talk Foundation, urges you to talk about your problems so you can seek solutions and also transform your life.

5 tips to improve your mental health in 2020

5 tips to improve your mental health in 2020

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Studies have shown that placing others ' well-being ahead of ourselves without expectations or altruistic behaviour, stimulates brain reward centres.

New food safety law to cost India Rs 15,000 cr

New food safety law to cost India Rs 15,000 cr

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

The Planning Commission is expected to take a call soon on the expenditure, which will be a component of the health ministry's 12th plan allocation. The ministry is expected to pitch for doubling the allocation for the overall health sector, it is learnt.

World Cup: No fireworks display in Delhi, Mumbai

World Cup: No fireworks display in Delhi, Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

BCCI banned the display of fireworks during the World Cup games in Delhi and Mumbai due to worsening air quality.

Ammunition will be delivered at your doorstep: Rijiju tells shooters

Ammunition will be delivered at your doorstep: Rijiju tells shooters

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

'Best quality ammunitions for our top shooters will be made available at their doorsteps wherever they are practicing.'

'Pay cuts, LWP pose a plausible threat to flight safety'

'Pay cuts, LWP pose a plausible threat to flight safety'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Air India announced up to 50 per cent reduction in monthly allowances of its employees, who have a gross monthly salary of more than Rs 25,000.

Indian team's break in UK to continue as planned

Indian team's break in UK to continue as planned

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The Indian team, which is in the UK for a five-Test series, is continuing its 20-day break as of now even as England's ODI team has been forced into isolation after the outbreak of COVID-19 in its squad.

My Diwali is where you are, Modi tells soldiers in HP's Lepcha

My Diwali is where you are, Modi tells soldiers in HP's Lepcha

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Addressing soldiers in Lepcha after celebrating Diwali with security personnel stationed near the border, Modi said the circumstances of the world are such that the expectations from India are constantly rising.

Gaganyaan test flight successful, crew module recovered from Bay of Bengal

Gaganyaan test flight successful, crew module recovered from Bay of Bengal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Nerves gave way to smiles at the spaceport in Sriharikota as delays and an anomaly-triggered 'hold' forced Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists to revise the launch schedule of a test vehicle carrying payloads related to the country's ambitious human space flight mission, Gaganyaan which soared into skies after initial hiccups.

Israel extends truce, Hamas to free 10 hostages for each extra day

Israel extends truce, Hamas to free 10 hostages for each extra day

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Thursday announced that the operational pause in the Gaza Strip will continue amid the mediator's efforts to continue the process of releasing the hostages and subject to the terms of the framework.

IN PIX: The New Normal in IPL 2020

IN PIX: The New Normal in IPL 2020

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

There was no gala opening ceremony for the world's richest T20 league, and the games will be played behind closed doors

IPL final on Nov 10, Chinese sponsors stay

IPL final on Nov 10, Chinese sponsors stay

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Forced out of India due to the rising COVID-19 case count in the country, the IPL will allow unlimited COVID-19 replacements considering the delicate health safety situation across the globe.

Duty-free shops outside food safety ambit: FSSAI

Duty-free shops outside food safety ambit: FSSAI

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Business of retail, food and beverages at duty-free shops in India was estimated to have a potential of $3.5 billion by 2021.

German league says 10 out of 1,700 coronavirus tests are positive

German league says 10 out of 1,700 coronavirus tests are positive

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Ten people have tested positive for coronavirus in more than 1,700 tests carried out by Germany's professional soccer league (DFL) at its 36 clubs ahead a planned resumption of full training, it said on Monday. The DFL, which tested players and coaching staff at the Bundesliga and 2.Bundesliga teams, did not identify those who had tested positive or their clubs and said the cases had been reported to health authorities.

'Power shifts to chemists instead of doctors'

'Power shifts to chemists instead of doctors'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'Whichever company offers better incentives, the chemist would prefer it.'

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for electing a strong and stable government in an uncertain world beset by geopolitical tensions as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday released its manifesto, prioritising development and welfare while shunning populist measures and contentious issues like the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

India asks Canada to downsize diplomatic presence, says there should be parity

India asks Canada to downsize diplomatic presence, says there should be parity

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

In light of the current environment where tensions have heightened, we are taking action to ensure the safety of our diplomats. With some diplomats having received threats on various social media platforms, Global Affairs Canada is assessing its staff complement in India, the high commission said.

Israel's relocation order to Gaza people 'extremely dangerous': UN chief

Israel's relocation order to Gaza people 'extremely dangerous': UN chief

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Voicing his deep concern, the UN chief said that the "hospitals in the south of Gaza are already at capacity and will not be able to accept thousands of new patients from the north."

14 priests injured in 'gulal-triggered' fire in Mahakal temple

14 priests injured in 'gulal-triggered' fire in Mahakal temple

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Fourteen priests, including 'sevaks' (assistants), were injured in a fire that broke out in the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh on Monday during 'bhasma aarti', an official said.

Covid vax didn't increase risk of sudden death among young: Govt

Covid vax didn't increase risk of sudden death among young: Govt

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has observed that COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden death among young adults in India, the government informed Parliament on Friday.

'People Call Me Dabang'

'People Call Me Dabang'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'This is the victory of the people of Gujarat who want real development, not the hype of development.'

Holi safety: 6 tips to protect your hair

Holi safety: 6 tips to protect your hair

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'Do not wash your hair immediately after playing Holi; instead, brush your hair to remove dry colours from your scalp.'

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.

Gutka scam: CBI raids residences of Tamil Nadu health minister, DGP

Gutka scam: CBI raids residences of Tamil Nadu health minister, DGP

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

This is perhaps for the first time the CBI raided a serving police chief of a state.

Coronavirus: NZC providing regular updates to all including IPL-bound players

Coronavirus: NZC providing regular updates to all including IPL-bound players

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

In India, 29 positive cases have been reported so far, including 16 Italian tourists. New Zealand Cricket said that the cricket board is in constant touch with the country's health, foreign affairs and sports ministry to get regular updates which will ensure health safety for its players.

More COVID cases at Tokyo Olympics

More COVID cases at Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The total number of Games-related COVID infections has risen to 67 with the addition of nine more cases to the official list.

MUST READ: Some harsh truths about child labour

MUST READ: Some harsh truths about child labour

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

It pains to think that all over the world, children continue to work, putting at stake their education, their health, their normal development to adulthood, and even their lives.

MUST READ: Some harsh truths about child labour

MUST READ: Some harsh truths about child labour

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

It pains to think that all over the world, children continue to work, putting at stake their education, their health, their normal development to adulthood, and even their lives.

Auto, BFSI dominated Q4 earnings circuit

Auto, BFSI dominated Q4 earnings circuit

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Operating margins have been the primary driver of corporate earnings in India in recent quarters, despite revenue growth suffering from weak consumer demand. Companies across sectors have reported a sharp improvement in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) margins over the past two years, benefiting from lower commodity and energy prices. Higher margins more than compensated for slower revenue growth, resulting in double-digit growth in net profit for five consecutive quarters.

Israel defends bombing ambulance in Gaza, says it was used by Hamas

Israel defends bombing ambulance in Gaza, says it was used by Hamas

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

Israel claimed responsibility for the attack on an ambulance outside Gaza City's Al Shifa Hospital which killed several people and left dozens more wounded, CNN reported on Friday.

With Rs 62,398 crore, health budget sees a 19% rise

With Rs 62,398 crore, health budget sees a 19% rise

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

The budgetary allocation for the sector is Rs 60,908.22 crore, with Rs 6,400 crore earmarked for the centre's flagship health insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (AB-PMJAY).

BWF moves Thomas & Uber Cup Finals in Denmark to October

BWF moves Thomas & Uber Cup Finals in Denmark to October

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The BWF said that it was also looking at options to host its annual general meeting and members' forum which were due to take place in Aarhus in August.

'At the end of war, our aim is to ensure Hamas will...'

'At the end of war, our aim is to ensure Hamas will...'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

'Hamas terrorists are hiding in Gaza city inside tunnels, underneath houses and inside buildings populated with innocent Gaza civilians. Civilians of Gaza city evacuate south for your own safety and the safety of your families and distance yourself from Hamas terrorists who are using you as human shields'