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India's daily Covid cases drop below 900-mark, active tally declines to 12,553

India's daily Covid cases drop below 900-mark, active tally declines to 12,553

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,30,528 with eight fatalities which includes three reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India logs 2,756 new Covid cases, 21 deaths; active tally dips to 28,593

India logs 2,756 new Covid cases, 21 deaths; active tally dips to 28,593

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,28,799 with 21 fatalities which includes 16 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM for 5th term

Sheikh Hasina sworn in as Bangladesh PM for 5th term

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Sheikh Hasina was on Thursday sworn in as the prime minister of Bangladesh for the fifth term, days after her Awami League won an overwhelming majority in the general elections boycotted by the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its allies.

Ministry refutes Ayurvedic drug toxicity claims

Ministry refutes Ayurvedic drug toxicity claims

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Terming the report as a 'rehash' of an earlier JAMA article by the same author in 2004, the ministry said it discloses 'a strong bias against Ayurvedic medicines.' The earlier JAMA report, also by Robert B Saper of Boston Medical Centre, had prompted drug regulatory agencies of the US and European countries to repeatedly warn against the use of Indian Ayurvedic products and ban some of them in 2004.

India reports 1,132 new Covid cases, 14 die; active tally below 15K-mark

India reports 1,132 new Covid cases, 14 die; active tally below 15K-mark

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,30,500 with 14 fatalities which includes five deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India logs 5,554 new Covid cases, 18 deaths; active count further declines

India logs 5,554 new Covid cases, 18 deaths; active count further declines

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,28,139 with 18 fresh fatalities, which included two deaths reconciled by Kerala, data updated by the ministry at 8 am stated.

India logs 30,757 fresh Covid cases, active cases dip

India logs 30,757 fresh Covid cases, active cases dip

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

The daily COVID-19 cases have been recorded at less than one lakh for the last 11 consecutive days.

Active Covid cases rise with 243 new infections

Active Covid cases rise with 243 new infections

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.11 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 0.16 per cent, the ministry said.

India logs 1,590 Covid cases, highest in 146 days

India logs 1,590 Covid cases, highest in 146 days

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The death toll due to the viral disease has gone up to 5,30,824 with six more fatalities -- three reported from Maharashtra and one each recorded in Karnataka, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand, according to the ministry's data updated at 8 am.

Covid spike: 27 deaths reported from 11 states

Covid spike: 27 deaths reported from 11 states

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

India has recorded 9,111 new coronavirus infections, while active cases have increased to 60,313, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

India reports 1,216 new Covid cases, 18 deaths; active infections dip

India reports 1,216 new Covid cases, 18 deaths; active infections dip

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,30,479 with 18 fatalities which includes 15 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India records 1,270 new COVID-19 cases

India records 1,270 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,21,035 with 31 daily fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

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.

Centre issues norms for administering measles, rubella vaccines to kids

Centre issues norms for administering measles, rubella vaccines to kids

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

In a letter to the principal health secretary of Maharashtra that was also marked to all states and Union Territories (UTs), the Union Health Ministry said this surge is of particular concern from the public health point of view.

Mask Up, Covid Is Not Over Yet

Mask Up, Covid Is Not Over Yet

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

'If there are any symptoms/variants of concern, states can prepare accordingly.'

'Quad is here to stay': Modi's message to China at Leaders' Summit

'Quad is here to stay': Modi's message to China at Leaders' Summit

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Quad is not against anyone, but for a rules-based international order and respect for sovereignty, in a veiled reference to China.

India reports 3,688 new Covid cases, 50 fatalities; active cases rise

India reports 3,688 new Covid cases, 50 fatalities; active cases rise

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

The active cases constituted 0.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national recovery rate was recorded at 98.74 per cent, the health ministry said.

LIC may look at entering health, non-life insurance businesses

LIC may look at entering health, non-life insurance businesses

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

The Life Insurance Corporation of India has the wherewithal to acquire a composite license, a top source aware of the development told Business Standard, adding that the insurance behemoth may look into entering the health and general insurance segments. "LIC has the scale, capacity, IT infrastructure, and the distribution reach to take advantage of the composite license. "LIC is looking at organic as well as inorganic growth opportunities.

'Free Palestine': US airman sets himself afire outside Israeli embassy

'Free Palestine': US airman sets himself afire outside Israeli embassy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

An active-duty member of the United States Air Force attempted self-immolation and yelled, 'Free Palestine', outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, on February 25, according to the Air Force and local officials, reported by CNN.

India active Covid cases rise to 35,199

India active Covid cases rise to 35,199

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 6.91 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 3.67 per cent.

After 2 Monkeypox cases, Centre advises strict vigil at airports

After 2 Monkeypox cases, Centre advises strict vigil at airports

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The Union health ministry on Monday reviewed the steps for health screening of international travellers arriving in India at airports and ports after two cases of Monkeypox were reported in the country.

India reports 2,539 new Covid cases, 60 deaths

India reports 2,539 new Covid cases, 60 deaths

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,16,132 with 60 daily fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Why wasn't NEET-UG exam scrapped?: SC explains

Why wasn't NEET-UG exam scrapped?: SC explains

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The top court said since the remit of the panel has been expanded, the committee would submit its report by September 30 on various measures to rectify deficiencies in the examination system.

Active Covid cases in India decrease with 2,897 new infections

Active Covid cases in India decrease with 2,897 new infections

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,24,157 with 54 fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

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.

India's daily Covid count drops below 2K, 10 deaths; active tally declines

India's daily Covid count drops below 2K, 10 deaths; active tally declines

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,28,923 with 10 fatalities, which include six deaths reconciled by Kerala.

India logs 1,604 new Covid cases, 8 die; active tally declines further

India logs 1,604 new Covid cases, 8 die; active tally declines further

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,29,016 with eight fatalities being recorded, including three reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India reports 3,205 new COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths

India reports 3,205 new COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.98 per cent while the weekly figure was recorded at 0.76 per cent, the ministry said.

India logs 389 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

India logs 389 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

India saw a single-day rise of 389 coronavirus infections, taking the tally to 4,46,71,219 on Saturday, while active cases declined to 5,395, the health ministry said.

Ajit Pawar skips visit to RSS founder's memorial

Ajit Pawar skips visit to RSS founder's memorial

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Nationalist Congress Party leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday didn't join his cabinet colleagues Devendra Fadnavis and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in visiting the Nagpur-based memorial of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh founder.

India logs 2,151 new Covid cases, highest in 5 months

India logs 2,151 new Covid cases, highest in 5 months

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

A total of 2,208 cases were recorded on October 28 last year.

India records 11,499 fresh COVID-19 cases, 255 deaths

India records 11,499 fresh COVID-19 cases, 255 deaths

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The active cases comprise 0.28 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has further improved to 98.52 per cent, the health ministry said.

Being harassed to prove newborn son's legality: Moosewala's father

Being harassed to prove newborn son's legality: Moosewala's father

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

In a post on Instagram on Tuesday, Singh alleged that the administration was harassing him to prove that the child was legal.

Export plunges 9.3%; trade deficit widens to 10-month high

Export plunges 9.3%; trade deficit widens to 10-month high

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

India's exports registered a steepest decline in 13-month falling 9.3 per cent in August to $34.71 billion due to global economic uncertainties, while the trade deficit soared to a 10-month of $29.65 billion. According to the government data released on Tuesday, imports increased by 3.3 per cent to $64.36 billion, which is a record high, due to a significant jump in the inbound shipments of gold and silver.

Daily Covid cases in country highest in 149 days

Daily Covid cases in country highest in 149 days

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

India logged 1,890 new coronavirus cases, the highest in 149 days, while the active cases increased to 9,433, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

India's daily Covid cases drop below 16K-mark, 68 deaths

India's daily Covid cases drop below 16K-mark, 68 deaths

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.54 per cent, the health ministry said.

Amid rising Covid cases SC willing to let lawyers work from home

Amid rising Covid cases SC willing to let lawyers work from home

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday took note of the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the country and said the Supreme Court is willing to hear lawyers via video conferencing.

Daily Covid cases in India highest in 140 days

Daily Covid cases in India highest in 140 days

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

India logged 1,300 new coronavirus cases, the highest in 140 days, while the active cases have increased to 7,605, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday.

'Health is not purely matter of facilities'

'Health is not purely matter of facilities'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

A revolution in the country's health system is firmly under way, Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss tells Sreelatha Menon.

Vasundhara Raje distributes portfolios; retains 46 ministries

Vasundhara Raje distributes portfolios; retains 46 ministries

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Saturday retained 46 ministries as she allotted portfolios of Rural Development and Panchayti Raj, Health and Mines among her Cabinet ministers.