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Death toll in Mumbai's Ephinstone stampede rises to 23

Death toll in Mumbai's Ephinstone stampede rises to 23

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Satyendrakumar Kanojia, who was in his late forties, succumbed to his injuries.

'Covid will be a death sentence for Saibaba'

'Covid will be a death sentence for Saibaba'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

'Saibaba has 19 ailments, including severe heart and kidney problems.' 'Even healthy persons find their systems failing after Covid.' 'What will happen to someone like Saibaba?', Professor G N Saibaba's wife asks Jyoti Punwani.

Lok Sabha clears 3 criminal law bills in absence of Opposition

Lok Sabha clears 3 criminal law bills in absence of Opposition

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed three bills to replace the colonial-era criminal laws by voice vote.

China coronavirus: 254 new deaths, nearly 15K fresh cases

China coronavirus: 254 new deaths, nearly 15K fresh cases

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The total deaths from the more than two-month-old outbreak as reported on Thursday stood at 1,367, with the total number of confirmed cases mounting to 59,804, health officials were quoted as saying by the state-run Xinhua news agency.

Elderly man declared dead in Shanghai, found alive in morgue

Elderly man declared dead in Shanghai, found alive in morgue

Rediff.com2 May 2022

A senior citizen was mistaken for dead at an elderly care centre in Shanghai and sent to a morgue where he was found alive, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the shocking incident that triggered a new wave of anguish in the locked down city.

Mumbai reaches grim milestone of 50,000-plus COVID-19 cases

Mumbai reaches grim milestone of 50,000-plus COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The death toll due to the pandemic in Maharashtra's capital increased to 1,758 with 58 deaths recorded in the past 24 hours.

Two foreign passengers test Covid positive at Mumbai airport

Two foreign passengers test Covid positive at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

According to the health department, both samples have been sent for whole genome sequencing.

Nashik: Oxygen tank that leaked was activated 3 weeks ago

Nashik: Oxygen tank that leaked was activated 3 weeks ago

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon when the patients, who were either on ventilator or oxygen support, suffocated to death after their oxygen supply stopped suddenly because of a malfunction in the main storage at Dr Zakir Hussain Hospital in Maharashtra's Nashik city.

Maharashtra's Covid tally crosses 1 lakh-mark; 55,451 cases in Mumbai

Maharashtra's Covid tally crosses 1 lakh-mark; 55,451 cases in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The death toll rose to 3,717 with 127 new deaths being recorded on Friday.

Manipur violence: Heart-wrenching scenes at Imphal airport

Manipur violence: Heart-wrenching scenes at Imphal airport

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Close to 2,000 passengers are stranded at the premises of the airport, the terminal building of which can handle only 750 passengers -- 250 for arrival and 500 for departure -- at a time.

PM holds high-level meet amid rise in Covid cases

PM holds high-level meet amid rise in Covid cases

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

India has recorded 1,134 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 7,026, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

For first time after March 2020, Delhi's LNJP hospital has 0 Covid cases

For first time after March 2020, Delhi's LNJP hospital has 0 Covid cases

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

The Delhi government-run LNJP Hospital, the mainstay of the city's fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, now has "zero patient" admitted at the facility, the first time since March 2020, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Thursday.

Encephalitis: 7 more succumb, death toll touches 433

Encephalitis: 7 more succumb, death toll touches 433

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Seven more children succumbed to encephalitis since Sunday evening pushing the death toll from the viral infection in Uttar Pradesh's eastern region to 433 this year, officials said.

Amid heatwave, Centre to rush teams to UP, Bihar

Amid heatwave, Centre to rush teams to UP, Bihar

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The health minister said the Centre has taken timely measures ahead of the summer season to address heatwave-related illnesses.

Does This Budget Do Enough For Health?

Does This Budget Do Enough For Health?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'For free supply of drugs and medicines itself, almost Rs 20,000 crores would be required.'

'Dr Death' Jayant Patel pays his way out

'Dr Death' Jayant Patel pays his way out

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

The parents of a 3-year-old American boy, who died after being operated on by Indian-origin doctor Jayant Patel, nicknamed 'Dr Death', have agreed to an out of court settlement for $200,000.

Delhi govt orders magisterial probe into death of 7-year-old by dengue

Delhi govt orders magisterial probe into death of 7-year-old by dengue

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The boy was allegedly denied admission by five prominent private hospitals

Australia rejects Dr Death's offer to return

Australia rejects Dr Death's offer to return

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

Australia rejects Dr Death's offer to return to face charges

Doctor's murder: Under fire, Kerala brings steps for medical staffers' safety

Doctor's murder: Under fire, Kerala brings steps for medical staffers' safety

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The proposed committee, to be headed by the secretary of medical education, would study various issues raised by postgraduate students and house surgeons and submit a report within one month, health minister Veena George said.

FIR filed against Fortis Hospital in dengue death case

FIR filed against Fortis Hospital in dengue death case

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Both civil and criminal action was being initiated against the hospital which was severely indicted of lapses by a probe panel in its report pertaining to the death of the seven-year-old girl, an official spokesperson said.

When Will Peace Arrive In Baby Khrystyna's Life?

When Will Peace Arrive In Baby Khrystyna's Life?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

As the first anniversary of Russia's brutal and cruel war in Ukraine approaches, heavy fighting continues throughout the east of the country.

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Will Vijay will go the most successful MGR/Jayalalithaa way, or that of Vijayakanth, Seeman or Kamalahaasan, or will he end up as another Rajinikanth who cries wolf at the last minute and quits the scene even before it all had really begun, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

NEET aspirant dies in Kota, 35 students unwell; water contamination suspected

NEET aspirant dies in Kota, 35 students unwell; water contamination suspected

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Victim Vaibhav Roy was among the 36 students from Jawahar Nagar area in Kota who were suffering from the disease in the last few days.

Maharashtra records highest 1-day spike of 1,008; tally at 11,506

Maharashtra records highest 1-day spike of 1,008; tally at 11,506

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Twenty-six coronavirus patients died during the day, taking the death toll to 485, a state health department statement said.

Why Was Manjeet Kaur's Claim Rejected?

Why Was Manjeet Kaur's Claim Rejected?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The National Commission concluded that the claim had been rightly rejected on grounds of misrepresentation in the proposal form and breach of duty to maintain utmost good faith while applying for insurance coverage.

Mumbai records highest single-day Covid cases

Mumbai records highest single-day Covid cases

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

As many as 10,860 cases were reported in the metropolis on Tuesday.

'Dr Death' faces murder charges

'Dr Death' faces murder charges

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

Over 7000 Covid cases reported in last 10 days in Delhi

Over 7000 Covid cases reported in last 10 days in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The positivity rate too has climbed from 1.92 per cent registered on June 7 to 7.01 per cent on June 15, as per official figures.

Active Covid cases in India decrease with 2,483 new infections

Active Covid cases in India decrease with 2,483 new infections

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,23,622 with 1,399 new fatalities as Assam reconciled 1,347 deaths and Kerala 47 due to the infection, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India's first voter dies in HP after voting for 34th time,

India's first voter dies in HP after voting for 34th time,

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

On November 3, Negi had cast his vote for the state's assembly polls through postal ballot, the Election Commission said.

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Covid runs rampant in China as govt seems absent

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

One Chinese source informed ANI that 10 million new infections are probably occurring daily in China.

Tharoor discharged in Sunanda Pushkar's death case

Tharoor discharged in Sunanda Pushkar's death case

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Tharoor thanked the judge, and said it was "an absolute torture for last seven-and-a-half-years" and that it was a "great relief".

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.

Antidote against Nipah reaches Kerala; expert panel to decide further action

Antidote against Nipah reaches Kerala; expert panel to decide further action

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

State health minister Veena George said a meeting was held between the principal secretary of the health department and the Union health ministry earlier in the day and now the monoclonal antibody has arrived.

Captain Rohit keeps faith in Bhuvneshwar and Harshal

Captain Rohit keeps faith in Bhuvneshwar and Harshal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

India captain Rohit Sharma acknowledges bowling in the death overs remains a concern for them but backed Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Harshal Patel to regain their mojo ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia next month.

NHRC to seek report from authorities on hospital deaths

NHRC to seek report from authorities on hospital deaths

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

The National Human Rights Commission on Wednesday took cognisance of the death of four persons in a hospital allegedly due to malfunctioning of an oxygen supply machine and decided to seek a report from authorities.

COVID-19: 'The young are dying'

COVID-19: 'The young are dying'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'When this COVID-19 restarted, the first thing I observed was that the patients are all below 50 years.'

Kin of Covid suicide cases entitled to ex gratia: Govt

Kin of Covid suicide cases entitled to ex gratia: Govt

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Family members of people who committed suicide within 30 days of being diagnosed with COVID-19 will be entitled to Rs 50,000 ex-gratia assistance as per the guidelines, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Thursday.

Delhi sees highest spike of 15,097 new Covid cases since May 8

Delhi sees highest spike of 15,097 new Covid cases since May 8

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

In a massive surge, Delhi on Thursday recorded 15,097 fresh COVID cases, the highest single-day rise since May 8, and six deaths while the positivity rate mounted to 15.34 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department.

China braces for new Covid wave, may see 65 million cases weekly

China braces for new Covid wave, may see 65 million cases weekly

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The new outbreak may be the greatest wave of illnesses ever recorded since China's stringent zero-Covid programme was abandoned last winter, which resulted in up to 85 per cent of the population being sick at the time.