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India reports 9,520 new COVID-19 cases, 41 deaths

India reports 9,520 new COVID-19 cases, 41 deaths

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

With 9,520 new COVID-19 cases being reported in a day, India's tally of infections has gone up to 4,43,98,696, while the count of active cases has declined to 87,311, according to Union health ministry data updated on Saturday.

After 2 years, Beijing relaxes COVID-19 test norms following protests

After 2 years, Beijing relaxes COVID-19 test norms following protests

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

However, Beijing residents will still require a negative Covid-19 test taken within 48 hours to enter restaurants, schools, bars, internet cafes, indoor gaming stadiums, nursing homes, welfare facilities, hospitals and medical institutions.

1,088 new COVID-19 cases recorded in country

1,088 new COVID-19 cases recorded in country

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,21,736 with 26 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

COVID-19: Take Care of Your Heart!

COVID-19: Take Care of Your Heart!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Dr Udgeath Dhir, director and head, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, explains why you must take extra care of your heart.

Djokovic to miss US Open over COVID-19 vaccine

Djokovic to miss US Open over COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Former world number one Novak Djokovic will miss the US Open after he said on Thursday that he will not be able to travel to New York for the tournament, having chosen not to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Why are COVID-19 cases increasing?

Why are COVID-19 cases increasing?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'We really need to look seriously to see if there are any local variants.'

Aviation: The 9/11, COVID-19 Impact

Aviation: The 9/11, COVID-19 Impact

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

In order to gauge the financial impact of COVID-19 on the aviation industry, comparing it to what happened after the 9/11 terrorist attack is a helpful yardstick.

India logs 4,362 new COVID-19 cases, 66 fatalities

India logs 4,362 new COVID-19 cases, 66 fatalities

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease has increased to 4,23,98,095.

Maruti boss on how India can become a global manufacturing hub

Maruti boss on how India can become a global manufacturing hub

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The next many decades belong to India as the global economic powerhouse, and it will be essential to continue demonstrating policy stability, as the country aspires to be the world's manufacturing hub, Maruti Suzuki India MD and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said on Friday.

Two Chinese ministers attend India's I-Day reception in Beijing

Two Chinese ministers attend India's I-Day reception in Beijing

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Two senior Chinese ministers attended India's Independence Day reception in Beijing, signaling a potential improvement in relations ahead of Prime Minister Modi's expected visit to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.

Crime against children records 9.2% rise in 2023: NCRB

Crime against children records 9.2% rise in 2023: NCRB

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The data compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau showed that the crime rate in 2023 stood at 39.9 per one-lakh child population, in comparison to 36.6 in 2022.

India logs 20,038 new COVID-19 cases, 47 fatalities

India logs 20,038 new COVID-19 cases, 47 fatalities

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.44 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 4.30 per cent, according to the ministry.

India logs 1,109 new COVID-19 cases; 43 deaths

India logs 1,109 new COVID-19 cases; 43 deaths

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

India saw a single day rise of 1,109 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,30,33,067, while the active cases have further declined to 11,492 , according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday.

Barack Obama tests positive for COVID-19

Barack Obama tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

The former US president urges fellow Americans to get vaccinated.

Cold, Flu Or COVID-19? Know The Difference

Cold, Flu Or COVID-19? Know The Difference

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan tells you how to differentiate between a cold, flu and COVID-19 and take appropriate action.

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'If our body is able to mount a very successful immune response, we can negate the virus.'

India records 1,994 fresh COVID-19 cases

India records 1,994 fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The active cases account for 0.05 per cent of the total caseload, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 98.76 per cent, the ministry said.

COVID-19: India reports 39,361 new cases

COVID-19: India reports 39,361 new cases

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The weekly positivity rate was recorded at 2.31 per cent, according to the health ministry.

India reports 16,135 new COVID-19 cases, 24 deaths

India reports 16,135 new COVID-19 cases, 24 deaths

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

India logged 16,135 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,35,18,564, while the active cases increased to 1,13,864, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

Active COVID-19 cases lowest in 260 days

Active COVID-19 cases lowest in 260 days

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

The death toll has climbed to 4,60,791 with 526 more fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.

COVID-19: How to Prevent Third Wave

COVID-19: How to Prevent Third Wave

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'It is important for all of us to understand to have 1. COVID-19-appropriate behaviour, even after vaccination and 2. to try to increase the vaccination drive.'

Power sector CO2 emissions fall for second time in 50 Years

Power sector CO2 emissions fall for second time in 50 Years

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

India's power sector CO2 emissions fell in H1 2025 for the first time in nearly 50 years (outside the pandemic), thanks to record renewable growth and lower coal use from cooler, wetter weather.

Active COVID-19 cases in country rise to 15,814

Active COVID-19 cases in country rise to 15,814

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The active cases comprise 0.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.75 per cent, the ministry said.

Rugby India's initiative to fight COVID-19

Rugby India's initiative to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Players provide oxygen cylinders, ration to families in need.

COVID-19: India logs 44,643 new cases

COVID-19: India logs 44,643 new cases

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.72 per cent. It has been less than three per cent for the last 11 days.

Shastri gets first jab of COVID-19 vaccine

Shastri gets first jab of COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Ravi Shastri, 58, received his shot at the Apollo hospital in Ahmedabad.

India registers drop in daily COVID-19 cases

India registers drop in daily COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 3,11,39,457, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.34 per cent, the data stated.

India reports 9,436 new COVID-19 cases, 30 fatalities

India reports 9,436 new COVID-19 cases, 30 fatalities

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,27,754 with 30 new fatalities being recorded.

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'The larger number of patients, who are being affected by COVID-19, are essentially people who have a history of heart disease to begin with, and then experience a more severe form of the infection with COVID-19, because of the existing risk factor.'

India reports 1,685 new COVID-19 cases, 83 fatalities

India reports 1,685 new COVID-19 cases, 83 fatalities

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The tally of active cases now comprises 0.05 per cent of the total infections.

How COVID Cut India's Life Expectancy

How COVID Cut India's Life Expectancy

Rediff.com19 May 2025

The drop is seen as a significant demographic indicator, reflecting the toll of the pandemic on the nation's population.

India's active COVID-19 cases climb to 1,14,475

India's active COVID-19 cases climb to 1,14,475

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,25,242 with 19 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Time to Seek Divine Help Against COVID-19

Time to Seek Divine Help Against COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Yeh Hai India: Capturing the events and moods across our incredible country.

Active COVID-19 cases in country rise to 20,635

Active COVID-19 cases in country rise to 20,635

Rediff.com8 May 2022

The active cases comprise 0.05 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.74 per cent, the ministry said.

Sunny Deol tests COVID-19 positive

Sunny Deol tests COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The 64-year-old bollywood actor had undergone a shoulder surgery at Mumbai and was recuperating at a farmhouse near Manali in Kullu district.

COVID-19: India records 2,020 new fatalities

COVID-19: India records 2,020 new fatalities

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The daily positivity rate has declined to 1.81 per cent . It has been less than three per cent for 22 consecutive days, the ministry said, adding the weekly positivity rate stands at 2.28 per cent.

COVID-19: India records 37,154 new cases

COVID-19: India records 37,154 new cases

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The active cases have declined to 4,50,899 and comprise 1.46 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 97.22 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

After 5 years, India resumes tourist visas for Chinese nationals

After 5 years, India resumes tourist visas for Chinese nationals

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

India has announced the resumption of tourist visas for Chinese nationals, signaling an effort to improve bilateral relations following border tensions.

India's COVID-19 recovery rate nearing 60%

India's COVID-19 recovery rate nearing 60%

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stands at 2,15,125, while 3,34,821 patients have been cured/discharged.

Shorts: Shapovalov, Gerrard test positive for COVID-19

Shorts: Shapovalov, Gerrard test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Villa manager Gerrard to sit out two games after positive COVID test.