News for 'hospitalisation'

Parrikar hospitalised, CMO says condition stable

Parrikar hospitalised, CMO says condition stable

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

State health minister Vishwajit Rane said Parrikar's health parameters were "satisfactory".

Toughest phase to go through: Shreyas Iyer sheds light on path to recovery

Toughest phase to go through: Shreyas Iyer sheds light on path to recovery

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Pain, often excruciating, was Shreyas Iyer's constant companion as he dealt with a back injury.

Indian jailed for 40 years for murdering wife, 2 kids in UK

Indian jailed for 40 years for murdering wife, 2 kids in UK

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

"While you were squeezing the life out of your wife, your children can be heard crying in the background for their mummy. It is clear that they heard what was going on and knew that she was being hurt by you," the judge noted in his sentencing remarks.

Chinmayanand hospitalised; Victim threatens to end life

Chinmayanand hospitalised; Victim threatens to end life

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The special investigation team probing her allegations had on Monday taken the woman before Judicial Magistrate Geetika Singh to record her statement.

11 dead, many suffer heatstroke at Amit Shah event

11 dead, many suffer heatstroke at Amit Shah event

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Sunday that at least 7-8 people died due to sunlight exposure during 'Maharashtra Bhushan' award event in Navi Mumbai.

TN governor re-allocates Balaji's portfolios, wants him dropped

TN governor re-allocates Balaji's portfolios, wants him dropped

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Friday re-allocated the portfolios held by arrested state Minister V Senthil Balaji, on the recommendations of Chief Minister M K Stalin but "has not agreed" to the minister continuing in the cabinet, the Raj Bhavan said.

Pant 'dozed off' while driving: Police

Pant 'dozed off' while driving: Police

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Uttarakhand police said the wicketkeeper-batsman, who was alone in the car when it crashed had lost control of the vehicle after he "dozed off".

Serum Institute to give 2cr Covishield doses to govt for free

Serum Institute to give 2cr Covishield doses to govt for free

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

SII has so far provided more than 170 crore doses of Covishield to the government for the national immunisation programme.

Tunisha Sharma had deep mark on neck, no other injury: Doctor

Tunisha Sharma had deep mark on neck, no other injury: Doctor

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Waliv Police has recorded the statement of 18 people so far in connection with the TV actor Tunisha Sharma death case, police said on Tuesday.

WHO again asks China to regularly share real-time data on Covid situation

WHO again asks China to regularly share real-time data on Covid situation

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

The global health agency has asked Chinese health officials to share data on genetic sequencing, hospitalisations, deaths and vaccinations.

Covid spurt: Karnataka to screen international passengers

Covid spurt: Karnataka to screen international passengers

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The minister emphasised the need for people to take precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in some parts of the world, especially in China.

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.

SC tells TN minister habeas corpus plea only for illegal detention

SC tells TN minister habeas corpus plea only for illegal detention

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed pleas of Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji and his wife Megala challenging the Madras high court order upholding his arrest in a money laundering case.

Japan forward Masato Kudo dies post brain surgery

Japan forward Masato Kudo dies post brain surgery

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Kudo was an important player during Kashiwa Reysol's run to the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League in 2013, scoring six times in 12 games in that campaign.

Previous infection doesn't protect kids from Omicron: Study

Previous infection doesn't protect kids from Omicron: Study

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Children who previously had COVID-19 or the inflammatory condition MIS-C are not protected against the Omicron variant of coronavirus, according to a study which found vaccination, however, does afford protection.

Scientists believe Covid nearing its end, but also advise caution

Scientists believe Covid nearing its end, but also advise caution

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The pandemic will be over but Covid will be here to stay, the scientists said as Covid numbers begin to ebb in several parts of the world, including India.

Jailed journalist Abhijit Iyer Mitra hospitalised

Jailed journalist Abhijit Iyer Mitra hospitalised

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

Mitra, who was arrested on October 23 this year and lodged in the high-security Jharpada jail in Bhubaneswar, was admitted to the Capital Hospital here late Saturday night, a hospital official said.

DMK to weigh 'all options' against TN guv over Balaji sacking

DMK to weigh 'all options' against TN guv over Balaji sacking

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Sources said there was no need 'immediately' to look into legal aspects or consider anything else (such as the possibility of political interests over the dismissal and a counter-strategy to frustrate it), as the dismissal was now on hold.

Low Covid hopitalisation rate may change quickly: Govt

Low Covid hopitalisation rate may change quickly: Govt

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Five to 10 per cent of the active Covid cases this time so far needed hospitalisation but the situation is dynamic and may change rapidly, the Centre said on Monday and asked states to keep a watch on cases under home isolation and in hospitals.

Be prepared for fresh Covid waves, warns WHO's Soumya Swaminathan

Be prepared for fresh Covid waves, warns WHO's Soumya Swaminathan

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

There is mounting evidence that suggests that Omicron subvariants -BA.4 and BA.5 - are infecting people who have been vaccinated.

Three college students from India killed in US road accident

Three college students from India killed in US road accident

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Massachusetts state and local police are investigating the two-vehicle motor vehicle collision that killed the three students and hospitalised five other people.

Watch Samantha's Shaakuntalam on OTT

Watch Samantha's Shaakuntalam on OTT

Rediff.com12 May 2023

From Hrithik Roshan's mind games in Vikram Vedha to South Korea's biggest blockbuster of 2023 so far, Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch on streaming platforms this weekend.

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).

Arun Shourie suffers brain injury after fall, hospitalised

Arun Shourie suffers brain injury after fall, hospitalised

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

"As of now there is no abnormality due to the injury," Dr Gandhi added.

Vehicles damaged in major pile-up on Pune bridge, many injured

Vehicles damaged in major pile-up on Pune bridge, many injured

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

At least 24 vehicles were damaged after a truck lost control on the downward slope of a bridge on the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway late Sunday evening, in which several persons suffered injuries with eight of them being hospitalised, a police official said.

As Covid cases surge, Gujarat experts warn: Don't take Omicron lightly

As Covid cases surge, Gujarat experts warn: Don't take Omicron lightly

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

A day after Gujarat recorded its highest one-day surge of 17,119 new cases, five eminent doctors who are members of the task force spoke to the media.

#IIFA: 'Vedha helped me unleash madness inside me'

#IIFA: 'Vedha helped me unleash madness inside me'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The IIFA weekend saw a bevy of Bollywood stars, with green carpet arrivals, performances and awards.

Amid global pressure, China says Covid data transparent

Amid global pressure, China says Covid data transparent

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

"China has always been publishing information on COVID-19 deaths and severe cases in the spirit of openness and transparency," Jiao Yahui, head of the Bureau of Medical Administration under the National Health Commission, said at a press briefing held.

Experts warn of spike in Swine flu cases, other viral diseases in Delhi

Experts warn of spike in Swine flu cases, other viral diseases in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

With Delhi witnessing an increase in swine flu cases, they have also advised people to follow the mask mandate and adhere to social distancing norms.

Karnataka exit poll: Cong, BJP jittery; JD-S sees hope

Karnataka exit poll: Cong, BJP jittery; JD-S sees hope

Rediff.com11 May 2023

With most exit polls predicting a tight contest between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party in the assembly polls in Karnataka, leaders of the two parties seem 'jittery' over the outcome, while the Janata Dal-Secular appears to be expecting a hung verdict, which would enable it to play a role in government formation.

Delhi brings back mask mandate amid surge in Covid cases

Delhi brings back mask mandate amid surge in Covid cases

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

In view of a spurt in coronavirus cases in the city, the Delhi government on Wednesday made wearing of masks mandatory in public places and imposed a fine of Rs 500 on violators.

Musharraf admitted to UAE hospital, family says 'recovery not possible'

Musharraf admitted to UAE hospital, family says 'recovery not possible'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Pakistan's former military dictator General Pervez Musharraf is hospitalised in the United Arab Emirates after his health deteriorated and is going through a 'difficult stage where recovery is not possible', his family said on Friday amidst speculation about his condition.

Next 40 days crucial; India may see Covid surge in Jan: Official

Next 40 days crucial; India may see Covid surge in Jan: Official

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The health ministry sources said even if there is a wave, deaths and hospitalisation will be very low.

Sasikala rejects TN panel report on Jaya death, 'ready to face' probe

Sasikala rejects TN panel report on Jaya death, 'ready to face' probe

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Expelled AIADMK leader Sasikala has said that she is ready to face all enquiries against her over the death of former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa.

US President Biden tests Covid positive, has 'very mild symptoms'

US President Biden tests Covid positive, has 'very mild symptoms'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

US President Joe Biden has tested positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing "very mild symptoms", the White House said on Thursday, becoming the second sitting American president to be hit by the virus.

Auto, Health Insurance Queries Answered

Auto, Health Insurance Queries Answered

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Roopam Asthana, CEO and whole-time director, Liberty General Insurance Ltd, answers your queries on HEALTH insurance and AUTO insurance.

Omicron causing 'tsunami' of Covid cases: WHO chief

Omicron causing 'tsunami' of Covid cases: WHO chief

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

The WHO chief warned that it will continue to put immense pressure on exhausted health workers and health systems on the brink of collapse and again disturbing lives and livelihoods.

Do you have a hospital cash benefit plan?

Do you have a hospital cash benefit plan?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Make sure you read the policy wording. Some policies cover pre-existing diseases while others don't. Many need a minimum 24-hour hospitalisation, advises Bindisha Sarang.

Repeat Covid infections increase organ failure, death risk: Study

Repeat Covid infections increase organ failure, death risk: Study

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The study also indicated that the risk seems to increase with each infection.

Panel probing Jayalalithaa's death submits report to TN govt

Panel probing Jayalalithaa's death submits report to TN govt

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Justice Arumughaswamy said the 500 page report in English was prepared after hearing about 150 witnesses. The Tamil version ran up to 608 pages.