News for 'COVID19'

'Trump Can Apply Waiver In Deportation'

'Trump Can Apply Waiver In Deportation'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'The strategic direction of the relationship will not be affected. But the perception has been affected.'

COVID-19: Active cases increase to 3,87,987

COVID-19: Active cases increase to 3,87,987

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,29,669 with 490 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India records 38,949 fresh Covid-19 cases

India records 38,949 fresh Covid-19 cases

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The positivity rate has been less than three per cent for 25 consecutive days.

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.

Azarenka calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Azarenka calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I hope that as an association we make the best decision for our business, for our health, for the tournaments, for public.'

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.

Man United-Brighton clash postponed due to COVID-19

Man United-Brighton clash postponed due to COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The Premier League found a record 42 cases of COVID-19 among players and staff at various clubs over the past week.

India reports 10,273 new COVID-19 cases, actives cases dip

India reports 10,273 new COVID-19 cases, actives cases dip

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

The daily COVID-19 cases have remained less than one lakh for 21 consecutive days.

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.

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.

How Modi Has Changed Babus

How Modi Has Changed Babus

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

At the PMO, policies are framed by factoring in analytical perspectives, implications, sustainability, and other dimensions.

India's COVID-19 situation 'beyond heartbreaking': WHO chief

India's COVID-19 situation 'beyond heartbreaking': WHO chief

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

India reported 3.52 lakh fresh coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. This is the highest single-day spike registered since the onset of the pandemic.

La Liga returns amid spike in COVID-19 cases

La Liga returns amid spike in COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Atletico Madrid have recorded five COVID-19 positives, including manager Diego Simeone

Govt drops plasma therapy from COVID-19 treatment guidelines

Govt drops plasma therapy from COVID-19 treatment guidelines

Rediff.com17 May 2021

The decision to remove it from the guidelines comes in the backdrop of some clinicians and scientists writing to Principal Scientific Advisor K Vijay Raghavan cautioning against the "irrational and non-scientific use" of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 in the country.

PHOTOS: Elephants get tested for COVID-19

PHOTOS: Elephants get tested for COVID-19

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

The testing is being done after a lioness at the Arignar Anna Zoological Park at Vandalur in Chennai died due to coronavirus on Thursday

Uttam's Take: COVID-19's Deadly Attack

Uttam's Take: COVID-19's Deadly Attack

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Uttam Ghosh offers his take on the COVID-19 devastation of India.

COVID-19: India records 12,408 new cases

COVID-19: India records 12,408 new cases

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The COVID-19 active caseload remained below 2 lakh.

Parliamentary panel to summon Zuckerberg over poll claim

Parliamentary panel to summon Zuckerberg over poll claim

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Seeking an apology from social media giant Meta for 'tarnishing' India's image, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey, who heads the Parliament's Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, said on Tuesday that the panel will summon the firm following its chairman's comments that India's ruling dispensation lost the Lok Sabha election last year.

Four Mumbai cricketers test positive for COVID-19

Four Mumbai cricketers test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Four players from Mumbai's squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament have tested positive for COVID-19.

Mumbai's COVID-19 case count drops to 6,905

Mumbai's COVID-19 case count drops to 6,905

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

For the first time since the start of the month, Mumbai has witnessed less than 8,500 daily COVID-19 cases in a day.

COVID-19: India logs 42,766 new cases

COVID-19: India logs 42,766 new cases

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

The active cases comprise 1.48 per cent of the total infections and the national COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 97.20 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Celebrating 1 Bn COVID-19 Vaccination In Colour

Celebrating 1 Bn COVID-19 Vaccination In Colour

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

As India crossed the 1 billion COVID-19 vaccination milestone, heritage sites and monuments across the country were lit up in tricolour lights on October, 21, 2021.

COVID-19: India records 15,968 new cases

COVID-19: India records 15,968 new cases

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,01,29,111 pushing the national COVID-19 recovery rate to 96.51 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.44 per cent.

Punjab orders fresh curbs amid COVID-19 surge

Punjab orders fresh curbs amid COVID-19 surge

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The move comes amid growing concerns over an upswing in the number of coronavirus cases in the state.

An Agitation That Woke Up Kerala

An Agitation That Woke Up Kerala

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

It was a protest which held a mirror to the government of a state taking pride in its commitment to democracy, gender equality and social indices.One person, who in his employed days had known governments and political parties at close quarters, told me that public perception of how the Kerala government handled the ASHA workers' strike had been terrible, reports Shyam G Menon.

Blow for India as Ashwin tests positive for Covid-19

Blow for India as Ashwin tests positive for Covid-19

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Ravichandran Ashwin has not travelled to England along with his team mates for the one-off 'fifth Test' after testing positive for COVID-19

Active COVID-19 cases in India decline to 86,415

Active COVID-19 cases in India decline to 86,415

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been recorded below 15,000 for the last 50 days now.

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.

Nobody can be forced to get COVID-19 vaccines: SC

Nobody can be forced to get COVID-19 vaccines: SC

Rediff.com2 May 2022

A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai said bodily autonomy and integrity are protected under Article 21 of the Constitution.

COVID-19: Lowest daily fatalities reported in 167 days

COVID-19: Lowest daily fatalities reported in 167 days

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

The active cases have declined to 4,04,874 comprising 1.23 per cent of the total infections while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.44 per cent, the ministry said.

COVID-19: India reports 53 deaths in 24 hrs, positivity rate near 5%

COVID-19: India reports 53 deaths in 24 hrs, positivity rate near 5%

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

With 19,893 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,40,87,037, while the active cases dipped to 1,36,478, according to the Union health ministry data.

Shanghai's COVID-19 death toll in rises to 17

Shanghai's COVID-19 death toll in rises to 17

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

China reported 17,166 asymptomatic cases with a majority of them in Shanghai, China's business hub of 26 million.

India records 11,466 COVID-19 cases, 460 deaths

India records 11,466 COVID-19 cases, 460 deaths

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 4,61,849.

India reports 2.55 lakh COVID-19 cases, 614 deaths

India reports 2.55 lakh COVID-19 cases, 614 deaths

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 15.52 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was 17.17 per cent.

Maharashtra's COVID-19 tally crosses 10 lakh-mark

Maharashtra's COVID-19 tally crosses 10 lakh-mark

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Maharashtra's recovery rate of COVID-19 patients is 70.4 per cent and fatality rate is 2.83 per cent.

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.

Farooq Abdullah tests positive for COVID-19

Farooq Abdullah tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Omar urged everyone who came in contact with his father recently to get tested.

Active COVID-19 cases in India increase to 99,976

Active COVID-19 cases in India increase to 99,976

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,70,115 with 391 fresh fatalities, including 320 from Kerala.

India adds 43,645 COVID-19 cases, 640 deaths

India adds 43,645 COVID-19 cases, 640 deaths

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The number of active cases stood at 3,99,436, an increase of 1,336 in a span of 24 hours, and comprises 1.27 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 97.39 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Lockdown controlled progression of COVID-19: Govt

Lockdown controlled progression of COVID-19: Govt

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The states were advised to plan for the requisite number of isolation, oxygen supported and ICU beds based on the prevalent and expected case growth rate. the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is also monitoring the COVID-19 hospital infrastructure, he said.