59 HMPV cases so far, 2 deaths due to co-morbidities: Minister in RS

As many as 59 cases of Human Metapneumovirus and two deaths due to co-morbidities have been reported from January 6-29, as per the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, Union minister......

SC stays HC order over Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed an order asking the Delhi government to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Union health ministry by January 5 to implement the PM-Ayushman Bharat......

Covid-19: China refutes claims of 'gain-of-function' research at Wuhan lab

China has said its bio-lab in Wuhan, which faced allegations of leaking the COVD-19 causing the global pandemic, has never engaged in gain-of-function studies on coronavirus amid allegations......

Train crushes woman loco pilot returning after 'washroom break'

A woman loco pilot was mowed down by a speeding train in West Bengal's Malda division when she was crossing the track to return to the engine after a 'washroom break'. IMAGE: Kindly note that this......

Budget proposes social security scheme for gig workers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a social security scheme for one crore gig workers engaged with online platforms and said the government will provide them identity cards......

Budget will revitalise agri sector, rural economy

Recent documents by NITI Aayog and periodic labour force surveys on employment show that the importance of agriculture is rising in the Indian economy. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com A......

'They Accept Any Job Because There Is No Job In The Market'

'Not only jobs are not being generated, but people are also losing jobs.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com It is the time of the year when major discussions are centred around the Budget to......

High points of Sitharaman's 8th Union Budget

These are the highlights of the Union Budget 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Saturday. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com DIRECT TAX No personal......

'Free Palestine' banner at UCL match irks French minister

UEFA to not place sanctions on PSG IMAGE: A banner on support of Palestine is displayed in the stands before the Champions League match between Paris St Germain and Atletico Madrid at Parc des......