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'Young Cabinet ministers are the ones to look out for'

'Young Cabinet ministers are the ones to look out for'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'It indicates the grooming of the party's new leadership.' 'It is also a signal to the states that these ministers represent.'

Ranji: Bengal trounce UP; Nagaland bowled out for 25!

Ranji: Bengal trounce UP; Nagaland bowled out for 25!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Nagaland's scorecard resembled a telephone number, 0, 7, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 7, 10, 0 and 0 not out as they crashed for 25 against Uttarakhand.

With over 48,000 cases, India's COVID-19 tally climbs to 13,85,522

With over 48,000 cases, India's COVID-19 tally climbs to 13,85,522

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

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

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).

Ranji roundup: Tiwary-Gharami steer Bengal to win

Ranji roundup: Tiwary-Gharami steer Bengal to win

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Senior batter Manoj Tiwary combined with the young Sudip Kumar Gharami to steer Bengal to a hardfought seven-wicket win against Baroda to climb to the top of Group A in the Ranji Trophy.

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).

With over 54k new cases, India's COVID-19 tally surges past 17.5 lakh

With over 54k new cases, India's COVID-19 tally surges past 17.5 lakh

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

The recoveries have mounted to 11,45,629, while there are 5,67,730 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country presently.

India's Covid tally crosses 9 lakh; 1 lakh cases in just 3 days

India's Covid tally crosses 9 lakh; 1 lakh cases in just 3 days

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

It took 110 days for the COVID-19 cases in the country to reach 1 lakh and just 56 days more to go past the 9-lakh mark.

18,522 new cases take India's COVID-19 tally to 5.66 lakh

18,522 new cases take India's COVID-19 tally to 5.66 lakh

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Of the 418 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, 181 are from Maharashtra.

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.

India records more than 95,000 COVID cases for 2 day in a row

India records more than 95,000 COVID cases for 2 day in a row

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

With 1,209 new deaths reported across the country, the toll due to the disease stands at 76,271.

Nearly 90,000 COVID cases pushes India tally past 43L

Nearly 90,000 COVID cases pushes India tally past 43L

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

There are 8,97,394 active cases of COVID-19, which is 20.53 per cent of the total caseload in the country, the data stated.

Record 1,133 fatalities push COVID toll to 72,775

Record 1,133 fatalities push COVID toll to 72,775

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The COVID-19 case fatality rate due to the coronavirus infection stands at 1.7 per cent.

India reports over 90,000 Covid cases for 2nd day in a row

India reports over 90,000 Covid cases for 2nd day in a row

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

There are 8,82,542 active cases of the infection in the country which comprises 20.99 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

The birth of Umran Malik, India's fastest bowler

The birth of Umran Malik, India's fastest bowler

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

First coach Manhas remembers 17-year-old terrorising Ranji batters at nets

47 COVID-19 deaths, 1,975 cases reported in 24 hrs; toll 826

47 COVID-19 deaths, 1,975 cases reported in 24 hrs; toll 826

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 20,177 while 5,913 people (21.96 percent) were cured and discharged, and one patient has migrated, the ministry said. The total number of cases include 111 foreign nationals. Of the 47 deaths reported since Saturday evening, 22 are from Maharashtra, eight in Rajasthan, seven from Madhya Pradesh, six Gujarat and one each from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Tamil Nadu.

COVID-19 death toll rises to 324, total cases climb to 9,352

COVID-19 death toll rises to 324, total cases climb to 9,352

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

According to the ministry, Maharashtra remained at the top with the total cases at 1,985, including 217 patients who have recovered/discharged and 149 patients died.

COVID-19: India records biggest spike of 77,266 new cases

COVID-19: India records biggest spike of 77,266 new cases

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

The recovery rate was recorded at 76.28 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate has further declined to 1.82 per cent.

With 67,151 new Covid cases, India's tally crosses 32 lakh

With 67,151 new Covid cases, India's tally crosses 32 lakh

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The case fatality rate has declined to 1.83 per cent, the ministry data stated.

India records 60,975 fresh COVID-19 cases, 848 deaths

India records 60,975 fresh COVID-19 cases, 848 deaths

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The COVID-19 case fatality rate has declined to 1.84 per cent.

COVID-19: India breaches 31-lakh mark, recovery rate over 75%

COVID-19: India breaches 31-lakh mark, recovery rate over 75%

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7.

65,002 new cases take India's COVID-19 tally to 25.26 lakh

65,002 new cases take India's COVID-19 tally to 25.26 lakh

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

India has been reporting over 60,000 cases daily since August 7, barring August 11 when the country registered 53,601 new instances of the infection.

36 deaths, 957 cases in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 toll 488

36 deaths, 957 cases in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 toll 488

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

36 deaths have been reported since Friday evening -- 12 from Madhya Pradesh, 10 from Gujarat, seven from Maharashtra, four from Delhi and one each from Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Jammu and Kashmir. Of the 488 deaths, Maharashtra tops the list with 201 fatalities, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 69, Gujarat at 48 and Delhi at 42 and Telangana at 18.

Singapore Open: Sindhu, Prannoy make winning starts

Singapore Open: Sindhu, Prannoy make winning starts

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Sindhu looked in complete control as she prevailed 21-15, 21-11 over world No. 36 Tan in a 29-minute match.

India's single-day COVID-19 spike dip below 60,000 after 4 days

India's single-day COVID-19 spike dip below 60,000 after 4 days

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

With the fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally rose to 22.68 lakh, while the recoveries have surged to 15,83,489, pushing the recovery rate to 69.80 per cent.

IMD predicts 'heavy to very heavy' rains in parts of north India

IMD predicts 'heavy to very heavy' rains in parts of north India

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The IMD had said the Southwest Monsoon would hit parts of north India including Delhi on July 10, but it had not occurred till Sunday evening.

Over 25 crore workers participated in nationwide strike, say unions

Over 25 crore workers participated in nationwide strike, say unions

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Ten central trade unions except Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh are observing one-day general strike on Thursday to protest against various government policies.

Bharat bandh enters day 2; normal life hit in parts of country

Bharat bandh enters day 2; normal life hit in parts of country

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

According to reports, public transport and banking services remain partly disrupted for the second day in some states.

With over 50k cases, India's COVID-19 tally zooms past 19 lakh

With over 50k cases, India's COVID-19 tally zooms past 19 lakh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

This is the seventh consecutive day that COVID-19 cases have increased by more than 50,000.

4 states worst affected by rising inflation

4 states worst affected by rising inflation

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

At over 6 per cent, most states in October had inflation rates above the Reserve Bank of India's target band of 2-6 per cent.

Over 57,000 COVID-19 cases in 1 day for first time

Over 57,000 COVID-19 cases in 1 day for first time

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

The recovery rate among COVID-19 patients was recorded at 64.53 per cent, while the fatality rate further dropped to 2.15 per cent, the data stated.

India sees record spike of 55,079 COVID-19 cases in 1 day

India sees record spike of 55,079 COVID-19 cases in 1 day

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

With this latest spike, the total cases in the country stand at 16,38,871.

Record spike of 52,123 COVID-19 cases, recoveries cross 10 lakh

Record spike of 52,123 COVID-19 cases, recoveries cross 10 lakh

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The recovery rate among COVID-19 patients was recorded at 64.44 per cent, while the fatality rate was at 2.21 per cent.

RS polls to be held on March 26; Pawar among retirees

RS polls to be held on March 26; Pawar among retirees

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Biennial elections to the Rajya Sabha will be held on March 26 to fill the seats of 55 members from 17 states who will be retiring in April 2020, the Election Commission of India stated on Tuesday.

India's campaign ends at Asia Team Badminton C'ships

India's campaign ends at Asia Team Badminton C'ships

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

India Open winner Lakshya Sen and Mithun Manjunath gave a good account of themselves.

Centre asks 9 states to ramp up COVID-19 testing

Centre asks 9 states to ramp up COVID-19 testing

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The Centre advised nine states including Assam, Bihar, Telangana and Odisha to ramp up testing with special focus on containment zones, strictly implement containment plan, augment health infrastructure and ensure effective clinical management of COVID-19 cases.

E-portal for business approvals off to a brisk start

E-portal for business approvals off to a brisk start

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Nearly five months after its soft launch, the government's e-portal, the National Single Window System (NSWS), is seeing a significant increase in the number of investors using it to get a bunch of approvals for their ventures. The first clearance was granted on 18 January. Since then, the progress has been good. Out of the 1,258 registered users on the portal, 378 were registered in the last one week.

103 deaths, 3,390 cases in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 toll 1,886

103 deaths, 3,390 cases in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 toll 1,886

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The total of 103 deaths reported since Thursday morning include 43 in Maharashtra; 29 in Gujarat; eight in Madhya Pradesh; seven in West Bengal; five in Rajasthan; two each in Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh; and one each in Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.

India records over 32,000 COVID-19 cases for the first time

India records over 32,000 COVID-19 cases for the first time

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The number of recoveries stands at 6,12,814, while there are 3,31,146 active cases of coronavirus infection presently in the country. "Thus, around 63.25 per cent of patients have recovered so far," an official said.

Ranji: Bengal lose three in chase of 177 against Baroda

Ranji: Bengal lose three in chase of 177 against Baroda

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Thursday.