News for 'COVID19'

'I Was Changing Lives'

'I Was Changing Lives'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'People message me on Instagram saying that because of your novel, I find happiness, it helps me deal with depression. When I see this, I realise that I'm doing something meaningful'

'World Cup cricket in India is truly next level'

'World Cup cricket in India is truly next level'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

If India win Women's World Cup it would be a seismic moment: England captain Sciver-Brunt

Manchester United suffer COVID-19 outbreak

Manchester United suffer COVID-19 outbreak

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Manchester United suffered an outbreak of COVID-19 among players and staff on Sunday, jeopardising their next Premier League game against Brentford.

Over 5,000 Covid cases in India, most affected state is...

Over 5,000 Covid cases in India, most affected state is...

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

India's active Covid case tally crossed the 5,000 mark with Kerala remaining the most affected state followed by Gujarat, West Bengal and Delhi, according to the Union health ministry data released on Friday.

India reports 547 new COVID-19 cases; active caseload now 9,468

India reports 547 new COVID-19 cases; active caseload now 9,468

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

India reported a single-day rise of 547 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest since April 8, 2020, taking the tally of the infection in the country to 4,46,66,924, according to Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

'No need to give special attention to COVID-19 anymore'

'No need to give special attention to COVID-19 anymore'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

'All actions for COVID-19 should be the same as for other routine health conditions.' 'There is no need to report the matter in the media all the time; not on front page please.'

Will The GST Cut Make A Difference?

Will The GST Cut Make A Difference?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

These changes certainly bring India's GST a lot closer to what an ideal GST would look like, points out Karan Bhasin.

COVID-19: Akshay Kumar hospitalised

COVID-19: Akshay Kumar hospitalised

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

As many 45 crew members working on the film Ram Setu have tested positive for COVID-19.

Post COVID-19, doctor commits suicide

Post COVID-19, doctor commits suicide

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

After recovering from COVID-19, Dr Ramswarup Choudhary was struggling with memory loss, sleeplessness and mental fatigue.

BMW crash: Accused tests -ve for alcohol, faces culpable homicide

BMW crash: Accused tests -ve for alcohol, faces culpable homicide

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Senior finance ministry official Navjot Singh, killed in a BMW crash, was cremated. The driver's alcohol test was negative, and an investigation is underway.

Australia cricketer Maxwell tests positive for COVID-19

Australia cricketer Maxwell tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Maxwell, who is the captain of Melbourne Stars in the BBL, became the 13th player from the franchise to test positive for the virus.

COVID-19: Bhumi, Vicky test positive

COVID-19: Bhumi, Vicky test positive

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The duo were reportedly shooting together for film-maker Shashank Khaitan's Dharma Productions film Mr Lele.

Dhawan, Iyer train after recovering from COVID-19

Dhawan, Iyer train after recovering from COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

India's batters Shikhar Dhawan and Shreyas Iyer, who had tested positive for COVID-19 last week, were back in training in Ahmedabad on Tuesday evening.

India records 17,135 fresh COVID-19 cases, 47 fatalities

India records 17,135 fresh COVID-19 cases, 47 fatalities

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The active cases comprise 0.31 per cent of the total infections.

Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again

Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 again

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Biden's physician said that the rebound in COVID-19 positivity is observed in a small percentage of patients treated with PAXLOVID. However, there is no need to initiate treatment as Biden has experienced no reemergence of symptoms and continues to feel quite well.

COVID-19 hits India Open badminton again

COVID-19 hits India Open badminton again

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

Two players withdrawn from India Open due to COVID-19

COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'Serial testing is much more valuable than a single test which reflects just a point in time.'

BCCI chief Ganguly hospitalised with COVID-19

BCCI chief Ganguly hospitalised with COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Earlier this year, Ganguly was hospitalised in January twice after complaining of chest discomfort. Ganguly had suffered a heart attack while exercising at his Kolkata home and underwent a right coronary angioplasty.

COVID-19 hits Ranji Trophy preparations

COVID-19 hits Ranji Trophy preparations

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Blow for Bengal's Ranji preparation as 7 members test COVID positive

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.

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.

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.

India's daily COVID-19 tally lowest in 680 days

India's daily COVID-19 tally lowest in 680 days

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

With the fresh cases, the total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,29,93,494. On May 3, 2020, 2,487 cases were recorded.

COVID-19: Does someone care, asks Bhajji?

COVID-19: Does someone care, asks Bhajji?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'People are dying.. someone care?'

India records 3,095 fresh COVID-19 cases

India records 3,095 fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The daily positivity was recorded at 2.61 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 1.91 per cent.

Aaditya Thackeray tests positive for COVID-19

Aaditya Thackeray tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The guardian minister of Mumbai suburbs also requested people who came in contact with him to get themselves tested.

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 India breach 70,000-mark

Active COVID-19 cases in India breach 70,000-mark

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.89 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 2.50 per cent, the ministry said.

India records 2,685 fresh COVID-19 cases, 33 deaths

India records 2,685 fresh COVID-19 cases, 33 deaths

Rediff.com28 May 2022

An increase of 494 cases was recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

India sees 90% jump in daily COVID-19 cases

India sees 90% jump in daily COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,21,965 with 214 fresh fatalities, including 213 from Kerala.

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'If people are not cooperating and do not follow policies laid down by the government or follow scientific infection control management, then all will be lost.'

Active COVID-19 cases in India continue to rise

Active COVID-19 cases in India continue to rise

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,24,636 with six fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Omicron is dominant COVID-19 variant in country: Govt

Omicron is dominant COVID-19 variant in country: Govt

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

With the reporting of Omicron, a highly mutated variant of SARSCoV-2 virus and its classification as a Variant of Concern (VoC) by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Union Ministry of Health revised its 'Guidelines for international arrivals', Mandaviya said in a written reply.

India's active COVID-19 tally rises to 19,719

India's active COVID-19 tally rises to 19,719

Rediff.com5 May 2022

The active cases constitute 0.05 per cent of the total infections.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.