News for 'COVID'

Ghost Jobs Are Worse Than No Jobs!

Ghost Jobs Are Worse Than No Jobs!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

By staying informed and focusing on legitimate job openings, candidates can navigate the job market more effectively and safeguard their career aspirations.

'Congress Has Many Capable Leaders In Kerala'

'Congress Has Many Capable Leaders In Kerala'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

'Maybe this has created some minor issues which can happen in any party.'

Study finds no link between India's Covid vaccines and heart attack

Study finds no link between India's Covid vaccines and heart attack

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

There is no association between the Covid-19 vaccines used in India -- Covishield and Covaxin -- and increase in the risk of heart attacks, according to an observational study which emphasises the protective effect of the jabs.

'My Life And My Story Is My Truth'

'My Life And My Story Is My Truth'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

'At the age of 68, I am in the best phase of my life.' 'What I have left of my life, I want to live with dignity.'

Third term for President Trump? Lawmaker moves bill

Third term for President Trump? Lawmaker moves bill

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

A Republican lawmaker has introduced a House Joint Resolution to amend the US Constitution to allow a president to be elected for up to three terms. The move is aimed at facilitating a third term for President Donald Trump. Congressman Andy Ogles, who introduced the resolution, stated that the amendment would ensure the continuation of Trump's "bold leadership" and provide him with the resources to "correct the disastrous course" set by the Biden administration. He highlighted Trump's decisive leadership and his ability to "restore America to greatness." Ogles also praised Trump's actions in tackling the crisis at the southern border, lifting oil and gas drilling restrictions, ending birthright citizenship for children born to illegal aliens, and withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization.

Delhi govt suffered Rs 2,000 cr losses due to liquor policy: CAG report

Delhi govt suffered Rs 2,000 cr losses due to liquor policy: CAG report

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The report on the alleged liquor scam, a hot button issue in the run-up to the elections, claimed a loss of revenue to the tune of Rs 941.53 crore, saying timely permissions were not taken for opening the liquor vends in non-conforming municipal wards.

COVID-19 Cases: No Reason For Alarm

COVID-19 Cases: No Reason For Alarm

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'The fortunate part is that the severity is less. New strains are continuously forming and the virus is getting less severe.'

'Trump Won't Hesitate To Use Hard Power'

'Trump Won't Hesitate To Use Hard Power'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'The touchstone is reciprocity which will be applied to friends and foes alike.' 'It will be a bitter pill to swallow.'

Indonesian President to be chief guest at R Day parade this year

Indonesian President to be chief guest at R Day parade this year

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is set to grace the upcoming Republic Day celebration in the national capital as the Chief Guest, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

'Mayawati Is Afraid Of The BJP'

'Mayawati Is Afraid Of The BJP'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'She feels it will send her to jail.'

January Crash: Record 2,461 Stocks Flash Red

January Crash: Record 2,461 Stocks Flash Red

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

'The market's sharp decline recently has shaken the confidence of retail investors, leading to increased selling.'

Surge in Covid cases indicates endemicity: Experts

Surge in Covid cases indicates endemicity: Experts

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

'These number surges will be the outcome of emerging virus variants, loss of vaccine- or infection-acquired protective immunity in people, and environmental factors'

India logs 36 Covid deaths, active cases decline

India logs 36 Covid deaths, active cases decline

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The death toll has increased to 5,31,642 with 36 deaths, which includes nine reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

For a slightly higher government capex outlay

For a slightly higher government capex outlay

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

While the capital spending is being maintained at 3.1 per cent of the GDP, a little more would have boosted economic growth even further, suggests Rajiv Memani.

Glimpses From China's Covid Crisis

Glimpses From China's Covid Crisis

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Makeshift hospitals have been created to cope with the outbreak of coronavirus.

German man gets 217 Covid vaccinations without side effects

German man gets 217 Covid vaccinations without side effects

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Until now, it has been unclear what effects hypervaccination such as this would have on the immune system. Some scientists were of the opinion that immune cells would become less effective after becoming used to the antigens.

Huge Ports Deal Sparks US-China Tensions

Huge Ports Deal Sparks US-China Tensions

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

The $22.8 billion CK Hutchison ports deal intensifies geopolitical tensions between the US and China. Chinese media has already called it 'a betrayal of all Chinese people'. Shyam G Menon explains how the proposed sale will reshapes global trade infrastructure.

No need for concern about Covid sub-variant JN.1: Kerala health minister

No need for concern about Covid sub-variant JN.1: Kerala health minister

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

George said this was detected months ago in Indian passengers who were screened at Singapore Airport.

Budget 2025: Rs 1.88 lakh crore outlay for rural development

Budget 2025: Rs 1.88 lakh crore outlay for rural development

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

The Rural Development Ministry has been allocated Rs 1.88 lakh crore in the Union Budget for 2025-26, around 5.75 per cent more than the allocation in the previous budget.

ED summons Sanjay Raut's brother over 'kichdi' scam links during Covid

ED summons Sanjay Raut's brother over 'kichdi' scam links during Covid

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Sandeep Raut has been asked to depose before the central agency at its office in Mumbai next week, they said, adding his statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Active Covid cases decline with 2,380 fresh infections

Active Covid cases decline with 2,380 fresh infections

Rediff.com7 May 2023

With the fresh cases, the COVID-19 tally increased to 4.49 crore (4,49,69,630).

Why Trump suggested Canada join the US as a state

Why Trump suggested Canada join the US as a state

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Claiming that the United States is subsidising its two neighbours Canada and Mexico to the tune of $100 billion and $300 billion, respectively, incoming US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that if that is the case then these two countries better be a part of America.

India records 3,720 new COVID-19 cases

India records 3,720 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com3 May 2023

The death toll due to the viral disease has increased to 5,31,584 with 20 more fatalities, including five reconciled by Kerala, being recorded, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India adds 91 fresh Covid cases

India adds 91 fresh Covid cases

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

India on Monday logged 91 fresh COVID-19 cases, while the number of active cases remained unchanged at 1,817, according to Union health ministry data.

Uproar in LS over TMC MP's remarks against Scindia

Uproar in LS over TMC MP's remarks against Scindia

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

"Mr Kalyan Banerjee rose in this House and said sorry. But I will say that we all come to this House with the spirit of contribution to the nation's development...but we also come with a sense of self respect.

Dominica announces its highest civilian award for Modi

Dominica announces its highest civilian award for Modi

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

The Commonwealth of Dominica will bestow its highest national award, the Dominica Award of Honour, upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi this month in recognition of his contributions to Dominica during the COVID-19 pandemic and his dedication to strengthening the partnership between the two countries.

500 Years For You To Match CEO's Pay!

500 Years For You To Match CEO's Pay!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

The share of companies where it would take over 100 years for a median employee to earn the equivalent of their top executive's annual salary rose to 65 per cent in FY24 from 61 per cent in FY19.

Did poverty and inequality spike during Covid?

Did poverty and inequality spike during Covid?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Claims of a spike in poverty and inequality in India during the Covid-19 pandemic are patently false as such claims are based on uncomparable different surveys, according to a paper co-authored by eminent economist Arvind Panagariya. The paper also noted that inequality fell in the country during Covid years, both in rural and urban areas as well as nationally. Panagariya, Columbia University Professor and former vice chairman of NITI Aayog and Vishal More of Intelink Advisors, New Delhi have co-authored a detailed paper 'Poverty and Inequality in India: Before and After Covid-19'.

Duped by agent, Indian woman returns from Pakistan after 22 years

Duped by agent, Indian woman returns from Pakistan after 22 years

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

An Indian woman who was living in Pakistan for the last 22 years after being fraudulently brought here by a travel agent returned to her homeland via the Wagah Border on Monday, an official said.

Manga Fever Takes Over India

Manga Fever Takes Over India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and Disney+ Hotstar are continuously expanding their Anime libraries.'

'Landmark Moment For Capital Market'

'Landmark Moment For Capital Market'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

DIIs owned equities worth Rs 73.5 trillion, just 1.9 per cent less than FPIs. This marks a significant change from a decade ago.

Active Covid cases in India dip to 18,009

Active Covid cases in India dip to 18,009

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The death toll has climbed to 5,31,753 with 12 fatalities which includes those reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Biden's big move ahead of Trump's inauguration

Biden's big move ahead of Trump's inauguration

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

United States President Joe Biden on Monday issued pre-emptive pardons for General Mark Milley, Dr Anthony Fauci and members of Congress who served on the committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol as a shield against possible retaliatory action against them by his incoming successor, CNN reported.

'It's Very Difficult To Survive Without...'

'It's Very Difficult To Survive Without...'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'It hit me, there has to be a better use of technology.' 'It's very difficult to survive without technology and social media as well.' 'Somewhere you have to find the balance.'

Sukriti, Shanaya, Tejasswi's Y2K Magic

Sukriti, Shanaya, Tejasswi's Y2K Magic

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

You too can incorporate this trend in your wardrobe. Here's how.

Covid spike: 42 deaths, 12,193 new cases reported

Covid spike: 42 deaths, 12,193 new cases reported

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The death toll due to the viral disease has climbed to 5,31,300 with 42 more fatalities, including 10 reconciled by Kerala, according to the ministry's data updated at 8 am.

India reports 159 new Covid cases

India reports 159 new Covid cases

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The total tally of Covid cases stands at 4.46 crore (4,46,74,981), while the death toll was 5,30,658 with no fresh fatalities being reported, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Centre remains on high-alert for new Covid variants

Centre remains on high-alert for new Covid variants

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

COVID-19 is on the verge of becoming endemic but Indian scientists are keeping a close watch on each new variant and the government would continue to maintain a high alert, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said, underlining that the virus has managed to survive and is going to stay.

India logs 157 new Covid infections

India logs 157 new Covid infections

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

The death toll due to the disease stands at 5,30,696 with one fatality being reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am showed.

WEF: Trump tells businesses to manufacture in US or face tariffs

WEF: Trump tells businesses to manufacture in US or face tariffs

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

US President Donald Trump on Thursday addressed the World Economic Forum where he offered business leaders low taxes if they manufacture their products in the US, while threatening them with tariffs if they don't. Addressing the forum's Annual Meeting in Davos through video conferencing, Trump also said he is going to ask Saudi Arabia and OPEC to bring down oil prices and asserted that if prices come down Russia-Ukraine war will end immediately.