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Uma Bharti tests COVID-19 positive

Uma Bharti tests COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

She has quarantined herself at a place between Haridwar and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand.

India logs 1,421 new COVID-19 cases, 149 deaths

India logs 1,421 new COVID-19 cases, 149 deaths

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

With 1,421 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,19,453, while the active cases dipped to 16,187, according to the Union health ministry.

Mamata's younger brother Ashim succumbs to COVID-19

Mamata's younger brother Ashim succumbs to COVID-19

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The chief minister's brother had tested positive for COVID-19 and was undergoing treatment, Dr Alok Roy, Chairman, Medica Superspecialty Hospital in Kolkata informed.

Premier League records 40 new COVID-19 cases

Premier League records 40 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The league, which is now conducting tests twice per week, did not name the people who tested positive but said they will self-isolate for 10 days.

Active COVID-19 cases in country dip to 19,067

Active COVID-19 cases in country dip to 19,067

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,24,181 with 24 fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

New Zealand's Conway tests positive for COVID-19

New Zealand's Conway tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

After captain Kane Williamson and Michael Bracewell, New Zealand batter Devon Conway has also tested positive for COVID-19, New Zealand Cricket said on Thursday.

India records 39,070 new COVID-19 cases

India records 39,070 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 3,10, 99,771, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.34 per cent.

How You Can Fight COVID-19

How You Can Fight COVID-19

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan, head, wellness and well-being, Columbia Pacific Communities, shares simple, useful tips to fully recover from COVID-19.

COVID-19: India records 11,039 new cases

COVID-19: India records 11,039 new cases

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,04,62,631 pushing the national COVID-19 recovery rate of 97.08 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.43 per cent.

COVID-19 vaccines not mandatory, Centre tells SC

COVID-19 vaccines not mandatory, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'he Centre has not issued any mandate, the stand of centre is that it should be 100 per cent but it is not a mandate'

COVID: 3 Weeks Deadlier Than 9 Months

COVID: 3 Weeks Deadlier Than 9 Months

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

40 Covid patients died since mid-May, which is more than the total number of deaths over the preceding 39 weeks.

India logs 1,086 new COVID-19 cases, 71 deaths

India logs 1,086 new COVID-19 cases, 71 deaths

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate remained at 98.76 per cent, the ministry said.

India logs 4,575 new COVID-19 cases, 145 deaths

India logs 4,575 new COVID-19 cases, 145 deaths

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The active cases comprise 0.11 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate further improved to 98.69 per cent, the ministry said.

India's daily COVID-19 tally: 1096 new cases, 81 deaths

India's daily COVID-19 tally: 1096 new cases, 81 deaths

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections.

Active COVID-19 cases in India rise to 14,241

Active COVID-19 cases in India rise to 14,241

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,25,16,068.

Nita Ambani Ensures COVID Safety First

Nita Ambani Ensures COVID Safety First

Rediff.com22 May 2025

As COVID-19 cases rise again across India, Nita Ambani was seen reinforcing safety protocols in a moment that quickly went viral.

COVID-19: India records 12,899 new cases

COVID-19: India records 12,899 new cases

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

There are 1,55,025 active coronavirus infections in the country which comprise 1.44 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

Covid Surge: Check Your Health Cover

Covid Surge: Check Your Health Cover

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

'Opt for a minimum cover of Rs 10 lakh to Rs 15 lakh, especially in urban and metro areas.'

India logs 2,568 new COVID-19 infections, 97 deaths

India logs 2,568 new COVID-19 infections, 97 deaths

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,15,974 with 97 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed

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.

India records fresh 13,166 COVID-19 cases, 302 deaths

India records fresh 13,166 COVID-19 cases, 302 deaths

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The daily COVID-19 cases have remained less than one lakh for 19 consecutive days.

India top source of misinformation on COVID-19: Study

India top source of misinformation on COVID-19: Study

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

"Social media (84.94 per cent) produces the largest amount of misinformation, and the internet (90.5 per cent) as a whole is responsible for most of the COVID-19 misinformation. Moreover, Facebook alone produces 66.87 per cent of the misinformation among all social media platforms," it stated.

India records 15,102 new COVID-19 cases, 278 deaths

India records 15,102 new COVID-19 cases, 278 deaths

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The active cases comprises 0.38 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has further improved to 98.42 per cent.

Active COVID-19 cases in India rise to 81,687

Active COVID-19 cases in India rise to 81,687

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The number of active cases rose by 2,374 from Tuesday to stand at 81,687, and now constitute 0.19 per cent of the total infections.

Satyapal Malik: From loyalist to outspoken critic

Satyapal Malik: From loyalist to outspoken critic

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Veteran politician Satyapal Malik, who served as governor of multiple states and later became a vocal critic of the government, has died at the age of 79.

India reports 30,615 new COVID-19 cases, 514 deaths

India reports 30,615 new COVID-19 cases, 514 deaths

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The daily COVID-19 cases were recorded less than one lakh for ten consecutive days.

India's COVID-19 recovery rate reaches 90%

India's COVID-19 recovery rate reaches 90%

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

This achievement is matched by the downward spiral fall in the number of active COVID-19 cases, which was maintained below the seven-lakh mark for the third successive day, it added.

India logs over 2,000 fresh COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

India logs over 2,000 fresh COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,28,943 with 20 fatalities, which include 13 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated by the Union health ministry at 8 am stated.

India logs 36,401 new COVID-19 cases

India logs 36,401 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

The ministry said that active cases have declined to 3,64,129, the lowest in 149 days, and comprise 1.13 per cent of the total infections, the lowest since March last year.

India sees single-day rise of 2,323 COVID-19 cases

India sees single-day rise of 2,323 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,25,94,801. The case fatality rate stood at 1.22 per cent, it said.

French Open: Bouzkova tests positive for Covid-19

French Open: Bouzkova tests positive for Covid-19

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Marie Bouzkova has withdrawn from the French Open before her second-round match after she reported that she has tested positive for COVID-19

Should Children Get COVID-19 Vaccine?

Should Children Get COVID-19 Vaccine?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Only half India's population has received the first shot of Covishield and Covaxin and the government's immediate task is to first vaccinate its adult population before placing its focus on children.

COVID-19: Scenes India Must Never Forget

COVID-19: Scenes India Must Never Forget

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Photographer Danish Siddiqui/Reuters captures the horror and the tragedy of the COVID-19 pandemic at a cremation ground in New Delhi.

Chetan Sakariya's father succumbs to COVID-19

Chetan Sakariya's father succumbs to COVID-19

Rediff.com9 May 2021

His father, a tempo driver, was reportedly on the ventilator after his health deteriorated.

Active COVID-19 cases in India continue to dip

Active COVID-19 cases in India continue to dip

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,11,80,751.

Modi to chair high-level meeting on COVID-19 today

Modi to chair high-level meeting on COVID-19 today

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

There has been a sudden spurt in Covid cases in China and some other countries.

India records 11,649 new COVID-19 cases

India records 11,649 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,06,21,220 which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 97.29 per cent, while the COVID-19case fatality rate stands at 1.43 per cent.

Dhoni's parents test positive for COVID-19

Dhoni's parents test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

In view of rising COVID-19 cases, the Jharkhand government on Tuesday announced a lockdown in the state from April 22 to April 29 with some exemptions.

COVID-19 hits India Open badminton tournament

COVID-19 hits India Open badminton tournament

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Besides Srikanth, the other players withdrawn are Ashwini Ponnappa, Ritika Rahul Thkar, Treesa Jolly, Mithun Manjunath, Simran Aman Singh and Khushi Gupta.

First case of COVID-19 reported at Paris Olympics

First case of COVID-19 reported at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Australian water polo player has been isolated