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Carlos Santana rushed to hospital prior to his Texas concert
Los Angeles, April 23: Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana was rushed to the hospital, this came ahead of his San Antonio show. In a statement, a representative for Santana, 77, confirmed that the guitarist will postpone the show at the Majestic Theater.
MP: Fire in hospital, patient dies after oxygen mask dislodged during evacuation
Bhopal, April 16: One person was killed as a fire erupted in the old building of Morena District Hospital, engulfing the main operation theatre, burn unit, and surgical ward on Wednesday.
'Narcos: Mexico' actor Manuel Masalva in medically induced coma after severe infection
Washington DC, April 7: Narcos: Mexico fame actor Manuel Masalva remains in critical but stable condition after being placed in a medically induced coma following the contraction of a "very aggressive bacteria" while travelling in the Philippines, reported Deadline.
Five children die of suspected cerebral Malaria in Jharkhand's Sahibganj
Sahibganj (Jharkhand), March 24: A mysterious disease with symptoms resembling cerebral malaria has claimed the lives of five children in Nagarbhitha village of Mandar block in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district, officials said.
Gal Gadot talks about health scare due to blood clot in brain
Los Angeles, March 12: Hollywood star Gal Gadot revealed that she was "scared to death" after a blood clot was discovered in her brain in February 2024, right before she gave birth to her daughter Ori.
Kalpana Raghavendar rushed to hospital after being found unconscious at home
Rangareddy, March 5: Renowned playback singer Kalpana Raghavendar was found unconscious at her residence in Rangareddy, Telangana. The 44-year-old singer was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital after being discovered in an alarming state.
Northern Coalfields Limited to turn over 8000 homemakers to first aiders by June 2025
New Delhi, March 1: In a landmark initiative, Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited known for its highly mechanized mines and critical role in ensuring the Nation's energy security, has launched the 'First Aid Training Program for Homemakers' on a large scale, the Ministry of Coal said in a release on Saturday.
US grants emergency visa interview to father of critical Indian student
New Delhi, Feb 27: The United States has scheduled an emergency visa interview for the father of Nilam Shinde, a 35-year-old Indian student who has been in a coma at a California hospital following a road accident on February 14. The interview will take place at 9 a.m.
Indian student critical after US accident, desperate family seeks urgent visa
Mumbai, Feb 27: A Maharashtra family has made a desperate appeal to the central government for a visa after their 35-year-old daughter, Nilam Shinde, was left in a coma following a severe accident in California on February 14.
MEA takes up matter of Indian student Neelam Shinde, US looking into formalities for early grant of visa for her family: Sources
New Delhi, February 27: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has taken up the matter of Indian student Neelam Shinde, who met with an accident in the US and is hospitalized. The US side is looking into the formalities for early grant of visa for the family of the applicant, according to sources.
AR Rahman's ex-wife Saira Banu undergoes surgery after medical emergency
Mumbai, February 20: The ex-wife of music composer AR Rahman, Saira Banu, was recently hospitalized due to a medical emergency and had to undergo surgery. The news was shared by her lawyer, Vandana Shah, through an official statement.
A. R. Rahman's wife Saira shares health update after medical emergency
Mumbai, Feb 20: Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer A. R. Rahman’s wife Saira Rahman recently underwent a surgery following a medical emergency.
Andhra CM reviews situation regarding Guillain-Barre Syndrome in state
Amaravati, February 17: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday held a review meeting at his residence in Undavalli to assess the situation concerning Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) in the state.
Indore: Man hospitalised after unknowingly consuming fish gallbladder
Indore, February 13: A 42-year-old man was admitted to the hospital following worsening of his health condition after unknowingly consuming a fish gallbladder in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, a doctor said on Wednesday.
39 killed, 2,409 injured in Balochistan road accidents in January: Report
Balochistan, February 4: There has been a concerning increase in road accidents in Balochistan, according to a recent report published by the Medical Emergency Response Centers (MERC) 1122.
Union Health Minister Nadda chairs meeting on GBS condition in Maharashtra
New Delhi, February 3: Union Health Minister JP Nadda chaired a high-level video conference meeting on Monday with Maharashtra's key health and medical ministers to review the situation regarding the outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) in the state, as per a release.
Mahakumbh: 1,200 medical personnel on high alert for Basant Panchami snan
Mahakumbh Nagar, Feb 2: In the light of the upcoming Amrit Snan on Basant Panchami during the Mahakumbh Mela, all medical teams in the Praygaraj division have been put on high alert.
'73 GB Syndrome cases diagnosed, one fatality confirmed': Maharashtra Health Minister
Pune, January 27: Amid the increasing number of patients affected by GBS (Guillain-Barre Syndrome), the civic body in Pune on Monday set up a special ward in municipality-run Kamala Nehru hospital, with 45 beddings, to provide treatment to to treat affected patients, following one reported death.
Maharashtra: First suspected GBS death reported in Solapur; total case surges to 101
Pune, January 27: A person suspected to be suffering from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) passed away in Maharashtra's Solapur, as per the state's Health Department.
I made frantic calls: Zeenat Aman reveals she nearly choked on her BP medicine
New Delhi, January 22: Veteran Bollywood actress Zeenat Aman recently shared a nerve-wracking experience on her Instagram account, revealing that she nearly choked on her blood pressure medication in the middle of the night.
Zeenat Aman shares her ordeal as she faces a near death experience
Mumbai, Jan 21: Zeenat Aman recently took to her official IG and shared her ordeal as she faced a near-death experience. The yesteryear diva nearly choked on her BP medicine.
Rajasthan Speaker reaches back to Jaipur, health stable
Jaipur, Jan 20: Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani (77) on Monday suddenly fell ill in Patna and was admitted to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) after complaining of chest pain. However, his condition is stated to be stable now.
J-K battles mystery disease: Army provides aid, essentials to affected areas
Rajouri, January 19: A mysterious disease has been wreaking havoc in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, claiming 16 lives and affecting 38 people since early December 2024.
Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: How actor was saved from being paralysed
Mumbai, Jan 17: Saif Ali Khan left everyone worried after he suffered some serious injuries during an attempted robbery inside his Bandra house. Chief Neurosurgeon at Lilavati Hospital, Doctor Nitin Dange shared a statement saying that the actor had a close call as he was saved by just 2 mm.