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Omicron: More curbs in Delhi, 'yellow alert' sounded

Omicron: More curbs in Delhi, 'yellow alert' sounded

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said Covid cases are mild and there is no increase in the consumption of oxygen or the use of ventilators despite the rise in numbers.

COVID-19: 'Seek treatment early'

COVID-19: 'Seek treatment early'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Until we have these (kinds of) patients come down in numbers, the fear, the mortality is always going to be there

Milkha Singh's wife dies due to COVID complications

Milkha Singh's wife dies due to COVID complications

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

She was 85 and is survived by her husband, one son and three daughters.

Toxic air: Delhiites complained of pneumonia, chest infections

Toxic air: Delhiites complained of pneumonia, chest infections

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Health expert termed the problems caused due to the rise in pollution as a "medical emergency".

Covid: Time to open economy but with caution, Centre tells states, UTs

Covid: Time to open economy but with caution, Centre tells states, UTs

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

The Union health ministry, however, suggested necessary curbs in areas reporting over 10 per cent positivity rate or 40 per cent occupancy in either oxygen-supported or ICU beds.

No plans to reimpose lockdown: Delhi health minister

No plans to reimpose lockdown: Delhi health minister

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

He further said that stern action will be taken against people who do not wear masks and do not follow social distancing norms in the national capital.

Satyender Jain's condition worsens, shifted to pvt hospital

Satyender Jain's condition worsens, shifted to pvt hospital

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The 55-year-old minister has been diagnosed with pneumonia and his oxygen saturation level has also dipped, prompting hospital authorities to shift him to an intensive care unit. "He was brought to Max hospital in the evening and admitted in ICU," a source said.

'They were dead although they were walking out free'

'They were dead although they were walking out free'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'We had 110 Adivasis who were languishing in jail for nearly five years because it was claimed they were responsible for some blasts.' 'When the time to give the proof came, they had no proof to show.' 'Then the people are let free, totally exonerated, but their lives are totally shattered.' 'Not only their lives, but the lives of their families.'

DCW, police issue notices to Flipkart, Amazon over Delhi acid attack

DCW, police issue notices to Flipkart, Amazon over Delhi acid attack

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Later in the day, Flipkart condemned the attack and said it has blacklisted the seller from its platform and is extending all support to the probe agencies.

Easy to get acid as vegetables despite ban: DCW chief

Easy to get acid as vegetables despite ban: DCW chief

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Activists raised questions over the rampant sale of acid in markets and claimed that the ban exists only on paper.

Ramdev shifted out of ICU, condition improving

Ramdev shifted out of ICU, condition improving

Rediff.com11 Jun 2011

The condition of yoga guru Ramdev, who was admitted to a hospital near Dehra Dun on Friday, was stable his close aides said. Ramdev, who was admitted to the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences on Friday evening after his condition deteriorated on the seventh day of his fast against corruption, was administered saline and glucose.

4 dead in fire at private hospital in Nagpur

4 dead in fire at private hospital in Nagpur

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

"The fire reportedly started from an AC unit of the ICU located on the second floor of the hospital. The blaze remained confined to that floor and did not spread further," Nagpur Municipal Corporation's chief fire officer Rajendra Uchke said, adding that it is a non-COVID hospital.

Test for TB if cough persists: Govt's revised Covid guidelines

Test for TB if cough persists: Govt's revised Covid guidelines

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory therapy, such as steroids, can have the risk of secondary infection like invasive mucormycosis, when used too early, at higher dose or for longer than required, they highlighted.

Xi Jinping warns of 'tough challenges' in China's 'new phase' of Covid

Xi Jinping warns of 'tough challenges' in China's 'new phase' of Covid

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Xi said that China's extraordinary efforts have helped it prevail over unprecedented difficulties.

Will a fresh wave of Covid-19 hit India?

Will a fresh wave of Covid-19 hit India?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

According to Rajeev Jayadevan, co-chairman, national Indian Medical Association Covid Task Force, the current scenario qualifies as a wave.

'Indian economy under Manmohan Singh is in ICU'

'Indian economy under Manmohan Singh is in ICU'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

The Left parties attacked the government's policies and said the country was heading towards an economic emergency.

Sitar maestro Pandit Debu Chaudhuri dies of Covid related complications

Sitar maestro Pandit Debu Chaudhuri dies of Covid related complications

Rediff.com1 May 2021

The sitarist, considered among the greatest sitar players alongside Ustad Vilayat Khan, Ravi Shankar and Nikhil Banerjee, belonged to Jaipur's Senia Gharana of music started by the descendants of Tansen's family and known for working towards preserving the purity of ragas.

Want Health Insurance? Read This

Want Health Insurance? Read This

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Make sure that the waiting period on pre-existing diseases does not exceed two years. Avoid policies that come with room rent and ICU capping, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Saif stable, under observation in ICU

Saif stable, under observation in ICU

Rediff.com19 Feb 2007

The actor complained of chest pain on Sunday.

Newborn, found alive after being buried, dies at Srinagar hospital

Newborn, found alive after being buried, dies at Srinagar hospital

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Medical Superintendent of the government-run G B Pant Children Hospital Dr Nazir Hussain Choudhary said the baby died at 6.30 am at the neonatal intensive care unit.

President Kovind returns to Rashtrapati Bhavan after bypass surgery

President Kovind returns to Rashtrapati Bhavan after bypass surgery

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Kovind, 75 , had on March 30 underwent a cardiac bypass surgery at AIIMS.

Delhi hospitals grapple with limited oxygen supply

Delhi hospitals grapple with limited oxygen supply

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'The oxygen crisis is at its worst. It is adding more pressure on the functioning. No one is able to help'

'Serious Oxygen crisis' in Delhi hospitals; have stock for 8-12 hrs

'Serious Oxygen crisis' in Delhi hospitals; have stock for 8-12 hrs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged the Centre to provide medical oxygen to Delhi.

COVID-19 peak in India may arrive mid-Nov: Study

COVID-19 peak in India may arrive mid-Nov: Study

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

There could be a paucity of isolation and ICU beds, and ventilators, according to a study.

Delhi is witnessing 3rd wave of coronavirus: Kejriwal

Delhi is witnessing 3rd wave of coronavirus: Kejriwal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The Delhi CM said there is no dearth of beds in the hospital and medical infrastructure.

Current Covid wave may lead to new variants, warn Chinese health experts

Current Covid wave may lead to new variants, warn Chinese health experts

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Wang Guangfa, a respiratory expert from Peking University First Hospital, warned that Beijing may experience a spike in severe COVID-19 cases over the next fortnight.

'Govt must stop harassing entrepreneurs'

'Govt must stop harassing entrepreneurs'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

'...for at least 6 months and give them peace of mind to get back on their feet.' 'Entrepreneurs are suffocating and not able to run their companies peacefully.'

China orders release of Covid detainees

China orders release of Covid detainees

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

The Chinese government on Saturday ordered the release of people detained over a host of coronavirus-related incidents, a day ahead of Beijing's plan to scrap its three-year-old stringently implemented zero-Covid policy.

Jabalpur hospital had no fire NOC, 4 doctors among 5 booked

Jabalpur hospital had no fire NOC, 4 doctors among 5 booked

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The four doctors are on the run and police have fanned out teams to nab them, a senior police officer said.

Former cricketer Campbell stable following heart attack

Former cricketer Campbell stable following heart attack

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Ryan Campbell is in a stable condition and is out of sedation just over a week after suffering a heart attack

India Continues Its COVID-19 Battle

India Continues Its COVID-19 Battle

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

As the possibility of a COVID-19 third wave escalates by the day, Indians continue their relentless battle against the virus.

Modi sounds poll bugle in Himachal, literally

Modi sounds poll bugle in Himachal, literally

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

At a rally held in Bilaspur Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur presented the PM with a 'Ransingha', a trumpet-like traditional instrument.

Unnao: Surviving girl's condition improves, taken off ventilator

Unnao: Surviving girl's condition improves, taken off ventilator

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

The minor girl, who was found along with her two cousins in an agriculture field in a village in Unnao district, was taken off ventilator support on Saturday after showing improvement, a senior police official said.

Covid-hit China welcomes international passengers after 3 years

Covid-hit China welcomes international passengers after 3 years

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Officials said 387 passengers were aboard two flights from Toronto and Singapore on the day the country ended its strict COVID-19 restrictions for travellers.

The Covid doctor who became a patient

The Covid doctor who became a patient

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'When we go to war, we also take our families.' 'It's not just fighting the war ourselves, but our families are doing that too. And that's the biggest sacrifice.'

Klaver journeys from ICU to final

Klaver journeys from ICU to final

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

Two years ago, The 25-year-old Dutchman was unconscious in intensive care having been whacked on the head by a hockey ball.

Record 28,472 COVID-19 patients recover in 24 hours

Record 28,472 COVID-19 patients recover in 24 hours

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

India's COVID-19 recovery rate rose to 63.13 per cent on Wednesday with a record 28,472 patients recuperating from the disease in 24 hours, while the case fatality rate further dropped to 2.41 per cent, the Union health ministry said.

Israeli embassy car blast: Injured diplomat in ICU

Israeli embassy car blast: Injured diplomat in ICU

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

An Israeli diplomat, who was in an embassy car that was target of suspected terror attack, suffered splinter injuries and was admitted to a private hospital on Monday evening.

BMC must ensure citizens are safe from Omicron: Bombay HC

BMC must ensure citizens are safe from Omicron: Bombay HC

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The BMC told the bench that it was adequately prepared to tackle the current situation

From Race Course Road to the ICU

From Race Course Road to the ICU

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

How the day unfolded for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.