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Vinesh Disqualification: What Rules Say

Vinesh Disqualification: What Rules Say

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

As per Article 11 of Chapter 3 - Competition Procedure of United World Wrestling's ruling on weigh-ins: The weigh-ins for wrestlers take place in the morning on the day of their competition.

IMA urges PM to help NRI students

IMA urges PM to help NRI students

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

The students are continuing a peaceful agitation and relay hunger strike to protest against their admission being struck down.

British Indian doc's call for Delhi to suspend Covishield use finds support

British Indian doc's call for Delhi to suspend Covishield use finds support

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

A number of Indian medical experts on Monday supported calls from an eminent British Indian cardiologist for a full safety review into the use of Oxford/AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine, administered in India as Covishield, over feared serious side effects such as heart attack and stroke.

Second Covid booster shot not on govt agenda now: Sources

Second Covid booster shot not on govt agenda now: Sources

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

A fourth COVID shot is unwarranted at the moment as most people in the country are yet to receive their third dose, they said.

IMA seeks IAS-like all-India service for healthcare administration

IMA seeks IAS-like all-India service for healthcare administration

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The IMA feels that there is a dire need for a drastic change in health administration which can be realised by raising a new cadre of administrators, it said in a statement.

'Not letting you off the hook': SC asks Ramdev to issue public apology

'Not letting you off the hook': SC asks Ramdev to issue public apology

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court Tuesday granted one-week time to yoga guru Ramdev, his aide Balkrishna and Patanjali Ayurved to issue a public apology in the misleading advertisements case, but said it was not letting them 'off the hook' now.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

SC reserves order on contempt notice to Ramdev, Balkrishna

SC reserves order on contempt notice to Ramdev, Balkrishna

Rediff.com14 May 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on the contempt notice issued to yoga guru Ramdev, his aide Balkrishna and Patanjali Ayurved Ltd in the misleading advertisements case.

2,300 Indian Students Return To Ukraine!

2,300 Indian Students Return To Ukraine!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

About half of the students, who have been affected by the war, have taken admission to universities in other countries.

Govt cuts customs duty on 3 cancer drugs

Govt cuts customs duty on 3 cancer drugs

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The government proposes to cut custom duties on Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Osimertinib and Durvalumab from 10 per cent to nil.

Aamir defamed, demoralised us; must say sorry: IMA

Aamir defamed, demoralised us; must say sorry: IMA

Rediff.com2 Jun 2012

The Indian Medical Association on Saturday demanded an immediate apology from actor Aamir Khan accusing him of having defamed the medical profession in the May 27 episode of his TV show Satyamev Jayate and warned him of legal action if he did not do so.

Narang targets record haul at Paris Olympics

Narang targets record haul at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

'Mood is upbeat as first teams arrive in the Olympic Village,' says India's Chef-de-Mission Gagan Narang

Court rap for IMA chief for 'propagating Christianity'

Court rap for IMA chief for 'propagating Christianity'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'Mazhab nahi sikhata apas mein bair rakhna,' a Delhi court said while directing Indian Medical Association president J A Jayalal not to use the organisation's platform to propagate any religion, and cautioned him that loose comments cannot be expected from a person chairing the responsible post.

Olympics:Vinesh appeals to CAS against her elimination

Olympics:Vinesh appeals to CAS against her elimination

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Vinesh has now appealed to the CAS, the apex body to settle disputes related to sport through arbitration, who will return with a verdict tomorrow

PIX: Bangladesh fan says 'wasn't attacked' but 'fell ill'

PIX: Bangladesh fan says 'wasn't attacked' but 'fell ill'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The reactions to the incident were prompt on social media.

Deaths not due to stampede, but...: TN min on air show

Deaths not due to stampede, but...: TN min on air show

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

"We don't deny the deaths, which were all related to heat conditions as the people remained under the hot sun from 11 am till 1 pm. Let me make it clear, we made arrangements anticipating 15 lakh people for the IAF's 92nd Day celebrations and even provided more than what the IAF had sought," the minister told reporters in Chennai.

91% drop in Indian visas granted to Canadians this year

91% drop in Indian visas granted to Canadians this year

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Data reveals that India issued only 5,709 tourist visas during this year's January 1 to November 2 period, reflecting a staggering 91 per cent decrease compared to the entire year of 2022.

Yoga guru Ramdev summoned by SC in contempt case over Patanjali ads

Yoga guru Ramdev summoned by SC in contempt case over Patanjali ads

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The bench also issued notice to Ramdev to show cause why contempt proceedings be not initiated against him.

Plea in SC to give COVID-19 vaccine to all above 18 years

Plea in SC to give COVID-19 vaccine to all above 18 years

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The plea filed by advocate Rashmi Singh said that widespread vaccination of all young and working population is essential to arrest the deadly surge of the coronovirus in its second wave.

'Something in favour of Vinesh is going to come'

'Something in favour of Vinesh is going to come'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Vinesh was disqualified on the morning of the Paris Olympics final for exceeding the 50kg weight limit. During the weigh-in, she was found to be 100 grams over the limit.

Trade margins capped at 70% for oximeters, BP meters, other medical devices

Trade margins capped at 70% for oximeters, BP meters, other medical devices

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

The medical devices, which have been in high demand during the Covid-19 pandemic, will now see a drop in prices, as the earlier margins were up to 709 per cent for some of these products.

SC refuses to stay doctors' nation-wide strike

SC refuses to stay doctors' nation-wide strike

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

A bench of justices H L Gokhale and Gyan Sudha Misra, however, hoped the doctors would desist from going ahead with the proposed strike in the interest of the general public.

Ramdev withdraws 'allopathy' remarks after furore

Ramdev withdraws 'allopathy' remarks after furore

Rediff.com24 May 2021

However, he also said traditional ayurveda, yoga and naturopathy have also controlled and provided permanent solution to several complex diseases like blood pressure, thyroid, sugar, arthritis, hepatitis and asthma.

Gukesh's 'Karpov-like' style tipped to outclass Ding

Gukesh's 'Karpov-like' style tipped to outclass Ding

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Ding will face a stern challenge from the 18-year-old Gukesh, who "doesn't make any mistakes at all" and has had a terrific run in 2024.

SC slams Ramdev, Balkrishna; rejects apology over Patanjali misleading ads

SC slams Ramdev, Balkrishna; rejects apology over Patanjali misleading ads

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Ramdev and Balkrishna have tendered an "unconditional and unqualified apology" before the apex court over advertisements issued by the firm making tall claims about the medicinal efficacy of its products.

Ayurveda row: IMA threatens to suspend non-COVID on Dec 11

Ayurveda row: IMA threatens to suspend non-COVID on Dec 11

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

In a statement, the medical body said that the emergency services including casualty, labour rooms, emergency surgeries will function along with ICUs, CCUs, but no elective surgical case will be posted.

When the country's doctors went on strike

When the country's doctors went on strike

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Resident Doctors' Association of the AIIMS in Delhi, which earlier decided not to join the strike, announced withdrawal of all non-essential services from noon after a junior doctor at its trauma centre was assaulted in the early hours of Monday.

Patanjali ads: SC rejects Ramdev's apology, warns against perjury

Patanjali ads: SC rejects Ramdev's apology, warns against perjury

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday tore into Patanjali Ayurved's defence for putting out misleading advertisements, rejecting the apology from yoga guru Ramdev and the firm's managing director Acharya Balkrishna as 'lip service' and warned them against perjury.

How a full-blown Iran-Israel war may hurt India's trade

How a full-blown Iran-Israel war may hurt India's trade

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The escalation of conflict in the West Asian region is expected to push already high logistics costs besides hurting trade in sectors such as oil, electronics and agriculture, according to exporters. They said that insurance costs for exports to the countries directly involved in the war could also go up, which will impact Indian exporters' working capital. Think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) stated that the conflict is already hurting India's trade with countries like Israel, Jordan, and Lebanon.

IMA asks Kerala to withdraw order easing Covid restrictions ahead of Bakri-Eid

IMA asks Kerala to withdraw order easing Covid restrictions ahead of Bakri-Eid

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

The apex doctors' organisation said it would knock the doors of the Supreme Court if the Kerala government does not enforce Covid-appropriate behaviour to curtail the rising menace of the viral disease by withdrawing this decision.

Rediff Chat: What you must do to prevent Coronavirus

Rediff Chat: What you must do to prevent Coronavirus

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Join cardiologist Dr K K Aggarwal on Rediff Chat and have all your queries on Coronavirus answered.

IMA asks BCCI, ICC to consider pollution levels before deciding match venue

IMA asks BCCI, ICC to consider pollution levels before deciding match venue

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

'They did the right thing if they were protesting against it. Medically there was no reason to continue the match; it must have been taken off'

Paralympics: Harvinder's double medal dream shattered

Paralympics: Harvinder's double medal dream shattered

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Harvinder Singh and Pooja Jatyan fought hard before going down against top seeds Elisabetta Mijno and Stefano Travisani 2-6 in the semifinals of the recurve mixed team open category at the Paralympics in Paris on Thursday.

Indian docs serving in Kabul's hard conditions: PM

Indian docs serving in Kabul's hard conditions: PM

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the death of medical personnel in the Kabul blast defined the risks Indian medical teams have to face while serving in Afghanistan.

Shot putter Khatua controversially excluded from list of Paris-bound athletes

Shot putter Khatua controversially excluded from list of Paris-bound athletes

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The sports ministry cleared the final contingent that also features 140 support staff and officials, of which 72 "have been approved at cost to the Government" to meet the "requirements" of the travelling sportspersons.

Budget 2024: Wishlist of the pharma industry

Budget 2024: Wishlist of the pharma industry

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

There is a need to incentivise R&D investments, offer corporate tax concessions and establish an effective intellectual property rights regime in order to push the growth of domestic pharmaceutical industry, as per the industry bodies. Outlining the sector's wish list for the upcoming Union Budget, Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) Director General Anil Matai urged the government to explore methods to incentivise R&D investments, such as deductions on R&D expenses, research-linked incentives for MNCs, and corporate tax concessions.

Using Supplements For A Great Bod? ICMR Says Stop

Using Supplements For A Great Bod? ICMR Says Stop

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The revised Dietary Guidelines for Indians released by the National Institute of Nutrition explains how prolonged intake of large amounts of protein powders or consumption of high protein concentrate can damage the body.

ICMR calls for avoiding protein supplements, issues guidelines

ICMR calls for avoiding protein supplements, issues guidelines

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition under the apex health research body on Wednesday released revised 'Dietary Guidelines for Indians' to meet the requirements of essential nutrients and prevent non-communicable diseases.