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Record spike of 6,654 in COVID-19 cases; 137 deaths reported

Record spike of 6,654 in COVID-19 cases; 137 deaths reported

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Of the 137 new deaths, 63 were in Maharashtra, 29 in Gujarat, 14 each from Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, six from West Bengal, four from Tamil Nadu, two each from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, and one from Haryana.

COVID-19 toll in India rises to 149; total cases 5,274

COVID-19 toll in India rises to 149; total cases 5,274

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

As many as 25 new deaths were reported in the last 24 hours. 16 people died Maharashtra, two each in Delhi, West Bengal, Haryana and Tamil Nadu and one in Andhra Pradesh.

134 COVID-19 deaths, 3,722 cases reported in 24 hrs; toll 2,549

134 COVID-19 deaths, 3,722 cases reported in 24 hrs; toll 2,549

Rediff.com14 May 2020

A total 134 deaths deaths were reported since Wednesday morning, of which 54 were in Maharashtra, 29 in Gujarat, 20 in Delhi, 9 in West Bengal, seven in Madhya Pradesh, four in Rajasthan, three in Tamil Nadu, two each in Telangana and Karnataka and one each in Andhra Pradesh,Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh.

The man who may save the Congress govt in Rajasthan

The man who may save the Congress govt in Rajasthan

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Rajasthan assembly Speaker C P Joshi is the slender thread that stands between a Congress and BJP government

3,604 new cases in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 tally reaches 70,756

3,604 new cases in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 tally reaches 70,756

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Maharashtra has the most number of coronavirus cases with 23,401 cases.

With 4,213 new cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; tally tops 67k

With 4,213 new cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; tally tops 67k

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Of the 2,206 fatalities, Maharashtra tops the tally with 832 fatalities, Gujarat comes second with 493 deaths, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 215, West Bengal at 185, Rajasthan at 107, Uttar Pradesh at 74, Delhi at 73, Tamil Nadu at 47 and Andhra Pradesh at 45.

COVID-19: 128 deaths, 3,277 cases reported in 24 hrs; toll 2,109

COVID-19: 128 deaths, 3,277 cases reported in 24 hrs; toll 2,109

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Of the 2,109 fatalities, Maharashtra tops the tally with 779 deaths. Gujarat comes second with 472 deaths, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 215, West Bengal at 171, Rajasthan at 106, Uttar Pradesh at 74, Delhi at 73, and Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu at 44.

India's COVID-19 case fatality rate 'progressively falling': Govt

India's COVID-19 case fatality rate 'progressively falling': Govt

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

From 2.82 per cent over a month earlier, India's COVID-19 case fatality rate declined to 2.72 per cent on July 10 and has further reduced to 2.49 per cent presently.

Sonia reconstitutes CWC, removes Azad as general secretary

Sonia reconstitutes CWC, removes Azad as general secretary

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

From the 'group of 23' leaders, who had written letter to Gandhi seeking Congress' overhaul, Azad and Sharma continue to be regular members of the CWC,

Record jump of 2,573 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, toll at 1,389

Record jump of 2,573 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, toll at 1,389

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 29,685, while 11,761 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said.

Over 2,400 COVID-19 cases, 71 deaths reported in 24 hrs

Over 2,400 COVID-19 cases, 71 deaths reported in 24 hrs

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 26,565, while 10,017 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, the ministry said. "Thus, around 26.52 per cent patients have recovered so far," a senior health ministry official said.

India's COVID-19 fatality rate dips to 2.72%: Govt

India's COVID-19 fatality rate dips to 2.72%: Govt

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

There is an upward trend in the recovery rate which was recorded at 62.42 per cent on Friday.

Record 71 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hrs take India's toll to 1,008

Record 71 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hrs take India's toll to 1,008

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

There has been a spike of 1,813 cases since Tuesday evening. The number of active COVID-19 cases stand at 22,982, while 7,796 people have recovered, and one patient has migrated, the health ministry said.

India's COVID-19 cases rise to 17,656, toll at 559

India's COVID-19 cases rise to 17,656, toll at 559

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Maharashtra continues to be the worst-affected state.

Now, marriages are made underwater too!

Now, marriages are made underwater too!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

V Chinnadurai and S Swetha wanted their wedding to be memorable. So this is what they did.

The bogey of a Hindu Rashtra

The bogey of a Hindu Rashtra

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

'The idea of a 'Hindu Rashtra' only emerged in the 1920s and 1930s.' 'The context at that time was the clear British attempt at 'divide and rule' between Hindus and Muslims and within Hindus on caste lines,' argues military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

32 new deaths take COVID-19 toll to 452; cases 13,835

32 new deaths take COVID-19 toll to 452; cases 13,835

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Of the total 452 deaths, Maharashtra tops the tally with 194 fatalities, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 57, Gujarat and Delhi at 38 each and Telengana 18.

All you need to know about the seats going to polls in first phase

All you need to know about the seats going to polls in first phase

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Aslam Hunani/Rediff.com gives the lowdown on the constituencies going to polls in the first phase on April 11.

India's COVID-19 tally reaches 12,759; toll crosses 400

India's COVID-19 tally reaches 12,759; toll crosses 400

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Of the total 420 deaths, Maharashtra tops the tally with 187 fatalities, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 53, Gujarat 36, Delhi 32 and Telengana 18.

Debris of Myanmar military plane with 116 on board found

Debris of Myanmar military plane with 116 on board found

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The plane went missing between the southern city of Myeik and Yangon.

COVID-19 toll rises to 242, cases climb to 7,529

COVID-19 toll rises to 242, cases climb to 7,529

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

According to the ministry's data updated in the evening, the highest number of confirmed cases in the country are from Maharashtra at 1,574, followed by Tamil Nadu at 911 and Delhi at 903.

Your summer pics: Tiny tots beat the heat

Your summer pics: Tiny tots beat the heat

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Readers share their interesting summer-themed photographs.

My Life Lesson: 'Do what you wish with confidence'

My Life Lesson: 'Do what you wish with confidence'

Rediff.com7 May 2019

We'd asked you, dear readers to tell us what is the one life lesson you would want to share.

India sees 11,929 Covid cases, 311 deaths in 24 hrs; toll tops 9,000

India sees 11,929 Covid cases, 311 deaths in 24 hrs; toll tops 9,000

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

There are 1,49,348 active cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), while 1,62,378 people have recovered and a patient has migrated, according to the ministry data updated on Sunday morning.

With 11, 458 new cases, COVID-19 tally jumped from 2L to 3L in 10 days

With 11, 458 new cases, COVID-19 tally jumped from 2L to 3L in 10 days

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Active cases stand at 1,45,779, while 1,54,329 people have recovered and one patient has migrated. "Thus, around 49.9 per cent patients have recovered so far," a ministry official said.

COVID-19: India 4th worst-hit country now, surpasses UK

COVID-19: India 4th worst-hit country now, surpasses UK

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

India has registered over 9,500 cases for the seventh day in a row, while the one-day casualty figure crossed the 300-mark for the first time on Thursday. India is now at the fourth spot, only behind the United States (20,76,495 cases), Brazil (7,87,489) and Russia (5,02,436), as per Worldometer figures.

So when does your constituency vote?

So when does your constituency vote?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Hidden in the fine print of the information dished out by the Election Commission of India is the fact that the 2009 general elections is not a 5-phase one as is generally reported but a 6-phase one

India records highest spike of 7,466 COVID-19 cases

India records highest spike of 7,466 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Maharashtra is the worst affected state with 59,546 cases.

India's COVID-19 tally at 1,58,333 as lockdown 4 nears end

India's COVID-19 tally at 1,58,333 as lockdown 4 nears end

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Maharashtra is the worst affected state with 56,948 cases.

India's COVID tally tops 14 lakh with nearly 50,000 new cases

India's COVID tally tops 14 lakh with nearly 50,000 new cases

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Maharashtra has reported 3,75,799 coronavirus cases, the highest among states in the country.

Over 6,500 COVID-19 cases in India in 24 hrs; toll reaches 4,167

Over 6,500 COVID-19 cases in India in 24 hrs; toll reaches 4,167

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Of the 146 deaths reported since Monday morning, 60 were in Maharashtra, 30 in Gujarat, 15 in Delhi, 10 in Madhya Pradesh, seven in Tamil Nadu, six in West Bengal, four each in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, three in Telangana, two each in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Karnataka and one in Kerala.

India's COVID-19 tally zooms past 13 lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally zooms past 13 lakh mark

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

This is the third consecutive day when COVID-19 cases increased by more than 45,000.

Record 6,767 COVID-19 cases, 147 deaths in India in last 24 hrs

Record 6,767 COVID-19 cases, 147 deaths in India in last 24 hrs

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Of the 147 deaths reported since Saturday morning, 60 were in Maharashtra, 27 in Gujarat, 23 in Delhi, nine in Madhya Pradesh, seven in Rajasthan, five in Tamil Nadu, four each in West Bengal and Telangana, three in Uttar Pradesh, and one each in Andhra Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Jharkhand.

India adds record 49,310 COVID-19 cases in single day

India adds record 49,310 COVID-19 cases in single day

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, a cumulative total of 1,54,28,170 samples have been tested up to July 23 with 3,52,801 samples being tested on Thursday.

'Indian Navy will protect India's trade and economic interests'

'Indian Navy will protect India's trade and economic interests'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'The Chinese navy is large and expanding both in numbers and capability by the day.' 'India too must take measures to safeguard its own interests, now and in the future.'

India sees biggest spike in COVID-19 with 6,088 cases; tally climbs to 1.18 lakh

India sees biggest spike in COVID-19 with 6,088 cases; tally climbs to 1.18 lakh

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Maharashtra continues to remain the worst-affected state with 41,642 cases, followed by Tamil Nadu (13,967 cases), Gujarat (12,905 cases), and Delhi (11,659 cases).

Amid LAC row, Navy's P-8Is deployed in Ladakh; MiG-29Ks to move North

Amid LAC row, Navy's P-8Is deployed in Ladakh; MiG-29Ks to move North

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The sources said the military brass is considering deploying Indian Navy's MiG-29K fighter jets in a couple of air bases in the northern sector as part of efforts to bring in tri-services synergy in dealing with national security challenges.

India records second-biggest single-day spike; Covid-19 tally crosses 1.2 lakh

India records second-biggest single-day spike; Covid-19 tally crosses 1.2 lakh

Rediff.com21 May 2020

With 39,297 cases in total, Maharashtra remains the worst affected state in the country, followed by Tamil Nadu (13,191 cases), Gujarat (12,537 cases), and Delhi (11,088 cases).

India records biggest single-day spike with 5,611 COVID-19 cases

India records biggest single-day spike with 5,611 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 61,149, while 42,297 people have recovered and one patient has migrated.

Over 5,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs in India, biggest 1-day spike

Over 5,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs in India, biggest 1-day spike

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Maharashtra remains the worst-affected state due to the virus with 33,053 cases, including 1,198 deaths. It is followed by Gujarat (11,379), Tamil Nadu (11,224) and Delhi (10,054).