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COVID-19: India reports 13,052 new cases

COVID-19: India reports 13,052 new cases

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

With 13,052 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's COVID-19 tally has gone up to 1,07,46,183, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease has surged to 1,04,23,125, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

India reports 6,563 new COVID-19 cases, 132 deaths

India reports 6,563 new COVID-19 cases, 132 deaths

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been recorded below 15,000 for the last 53 days now.

India reports 2.86 lakh new COVID-19 cases, 573 deaths

India reports 2.86 lakh new COVID-19 cases, 573 deaths

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The active cases have decreased to 22,02,472 and comprise 5.46 per cent of the total infections.

COVID-19: India records 13,993 new cases

COVID-19: India records 13,993 new cases

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

A total of 13,993 new cases were registered in a span of 24 hours. The death toll increased to 101 daily new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'The COVID-19 pandemic must push the military into a long-term reconsideration of its primary challenges.' 'There must be greater emphasis on humanitarian aid and disaster relief including the management of contagious illnesses and impending crises caused by climate change,' notes Ajai Shukla.

Vaccination for COVID-19 will be voluntary: Govt

Vaccination for COVID-19 will be voluntary: Govt

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The ministry further stated that it was advisable to receive a complete schedule of the anti-coronavirus vaccine irrespective of past history of infection with COVID-19 as this will help in developing a strong immune response against the disease.

Ghulam Nabi Azad tests positive for COVID-19

Ghulam Nabi Azad tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

The 71-year-old Congress leader shared the information on Twitter and asked those who came in contact with him in the recent past to follow protocols on self-quarantine and testing.

India continues to report over 3 lakh daily COVID-19 cases

India continues to report over 3 lakh daily COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

The active cases have increased to 21,87,205, while the death toll has climbed to 4,89,409 with 525 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Dispute with Biyani-led Future group: Amazon awarded Rs 23.7 cr in damages

Dispute with Biyani-led Future group: Amazon awarded Rs 23.7 cr in damages

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has awarded Rs 23.7 crore in damages, besides arbitration and litigation costs, to Amazon in its long-running dispute with the Kishore Biyani-led Future Group. The three-member bench of the tribunal held that Future Group had breached the terms of its contract with Amazon by entering into a transaction with Reliance.

India's COVID-19 death toll crosses 1 lakh

India's COVID-19 death toll crosses 1 lakh

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday 8 am showed a single-day spike of 81,484 infections, taking the country's COVID-19 tally of cases to 63,94,068, while the death toll climbed to 99,773, with the virus claiming 1,095 lives in a span of 24 hours. However, by night, a PTI tally showed India's COVID-19 caseload at 64,64,012, death toll at 1,00,768 and recoveries at 54,15,197.

COVID-19: India reports 20,549 new cases

COVID-19: India reports 20,549 new cases

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 98,34,141 pushing the national recovery rate to 95.99 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.45 per cent.

PM should apologise for mishandling of COVID-19: Sibal

PM should apologise for mishandling of COVID-19: Sibal

Rediff.com5 May 2021

"The Central government thought that the COVID-19 pandemic has ended and they were also applauded by the World Economic Forum. However, they didn't know that there would come a stage when there would be no testing and there would be no oxygen," said the senior Congress leader.

Pakistan suspends PSL after COVID-19 strikes teams

Pakistan suspends PSL after COVID-19 strikes teams

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The decision to suspend the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 with immediate effect was made following a meeting with the team owners, it said. The decision was made after seven cases were reported in the competition, which started on February 20.

Auto Driver's Son Plays For India: Siraj Hits Back

Auto Driver's Son Plays For India: Siraj Hits Back

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

'I'm here because of years of grind. Yet a few careless words online can reduce that struggle to a stereotype.'

Active COVID-19 cases in country lowest in 208 days

Active COVID-19 cases in country lowest in 208 days

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

India logged 18,166 new coronavirus infections taking the country's total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,39,53,475, while the active cases declined to 2,30,971, the lowest in 208 days, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

India records 3.23 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases

India records 3.23 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,45,56,209 while the case fatality rate has further dropped to 1.12 per cent, the data stated.

File suit for Covid vaccine side-effects, SC tells man

File suit for Covid vaccine side-effects, SC tells man

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India has advised a petitioner, who claims to have suffered disability due to the side effects of the first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, to file a suit for damages instead of pursuing his plea before the court. The court suggested that filing a suit could provide quicker relief than waiting for a potentially lengthy decision on the petition.

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.

Do I Need To Be Hospitalised For COVID-19?

Do I Need To Be Hospitalised For COVID-19?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

'There are no drugs to be given in the first week, if you have been hospitalised.' 'If you're getting any drug, that drug is likely to be unnecessary.' 'Or the hospitalisation is unnecessary.'

Sprinter Hima Das tests positive for COVID-19

Sprinter Hima Das tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

India's sprinter Hima Das, who is making a comeback from a hamstring injury, on Wednesday revealed that she has tested positive for COVID-19 but is stable in isolation.

Active COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 204 days

Active COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 204 days

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The active cases comprise 0.72 per cent of the total infections, the lowest since March 2020.

COVID-19 cases in Premier League rising

COVID-19 cases in Premier League rising

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The Premier League said on Monday that 10 people had returned positive results in its latest round of COVID-19 tests conducted on players and staff last week, the highest number of cases in a single round since the new season began this month.

India reports 3.17 lakh COVID-19 cases, 491 deaths

India reports 3.17 lakh COVID-19 cases, 491 deaths

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

The total COVID-19 tally includes 9,287 cases of the Omicron variant.

Delhi health minister's father succumbs to Covid-19

Delhi health minister's father succumbs to Covid-19

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Satyendra Jain was also infected with the virus last June and he recovered.

What we LEARNT about COVID-19

What we LEARNT about COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'If you delay the diagnosis even by 24 hours, in that 24 hours individuals would have affected more people.' 'So, contact tracing, testing, isolation, quarantine needs to continue.'

Jyotiraditya Scindia tests positive for COVID-19

Jyotiraditya Scindia tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

He was admitted to Max Hospital, Saket on Monday.

COVID-19: 'I voluntarily stay indoors'

COVID-19: 'I voluntarily stay indoors'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Readers share tips, suggestions and stories of how they are preventing coronavirus.

COVID-19: 'There will be significant discoveries'

COVID-19: 'There will be significant discoveries'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'Scientists around the world are focused on very quickly doing work to help us better understand what we are facing.' 'I am inspired by what scientists have found in such a short amount of time since the virus emerged.'

You could be a COVID-19 warrior too!

You could be a COVID-19 warrior too!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

A design challenge to help fight COVID-19.

Active COVID-19 cases in country lowest in 229 days

Active COVID-19 cases in country lowest in 229 days

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,52,651 with 197 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.

Active COVID-19 cases in country fall below 45k mark

Active COVID-19 cases in country fall below 45k mark

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

India saw a single day rise of 4,184 coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,29,80,067, while the active cases dipped to 44,488, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday.

COVID-19: Lowest rise in daily cases in 231 days

COVID-19: Lowest rise in daily cases in 231 days

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,52,454 with 164 fresh fatalities, while the active cases declined to 1,83,118, the lowest in 227 days, according to the data updated at 8 am.

US President Biden gets COVID-19 vaccine booster shot

US President Biden gets COVID-19 vaccine booster shot

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Biden got a third Pfizer dose after booster doses were approved by federal health officials.

India reports over 1.17 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases

India reports over 1.17 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

3,007 fresh cases of Omicron reported across 27 states and UTs.

India logs 3993 new COVID-19 cases, lowest in 662 days

India logs 3993 new COVID-19 cases, lowest in 662 days

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,15,210 with 108 fresh fatalities.

Active COVID-19 cases in India decline to 87,245

Active COVID-19 cases in India decline to 87,245

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been recorded below 15,000 for the last 49 days now.

India reports 7,350 new COVID-19 cases, 202 deaths

India reports 7,350 new COVID-19 cases, 202 deaths

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The death toll from the pandemic has climbed to 4,75,636 with 202 new fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am. The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been recorded below 15,000 for the last 46 days now.

Ace cueist Pankaj Advani tests positive for COVID-19

Ace cueist Pankaj Advani tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

'He woke up with fever and uncontrollable shivering in the morning'

Valentine's Day in COVID-19 times!

Valentine's Day in COVID-19 times!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Can anything keep Love down?

Active COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 242 days

Active COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 242 days

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been below 30,000 for 33 straight days.