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COVID-19 negative report mandatory to enter malls in Mumbai

COVID-19 negative report mandatory to enter malls in Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

The new rule will come into effect from March 22.

India records 16,838 new COVID-19 cases, 113 fatalities

India records 16,838 new COVID-19 cases, 113 fatalities

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

India's COVID-19 tally has climbed to 1,11,73,761 with 16,838 fresh cases reported in a day, while the number of patients who have recuperated from the disease has surged to 1,08,39,894, the Union health ministry said on Friday.

COVID-19: After Dimitrov, Coric tests positive

COVID-19: After Dimitrov, Coric tests positive

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Coric's positive test follows that of Grigor Dimitrov, who said on Sunday he had contracted the novel coronavirus.

COVID-19: Senior MPs keen on skipping Parliament

COVID-19: Senior MPs keen on skipping Parliament

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

With 200 MPs out of 785 above the age of 65, there is a serious shadow of COVID-19 looming over the monsoon session Of Parliament.

COVID-19 tests in India cross 2-crore mark

COVID-19 tests in India cross 2-crore mark

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

There are now 1,348 testing labs in the country comprising 914 in the public sector and 434 private labs.

CWG: Why Australia's McGrath played final despite COVID-19

CWG: Why Australia's McGrath played final despite COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

There was a huge uproar in the Commonwealth Games gold medal match after Australia cricketer Tahlia McGrath was allowed to play the T20 final against India on Sunday despite testing positive for COVID-19.

Over 1 million new COVID-19 cases reported in US

Over 1 million new COVID-19 cases reported in US

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

The US health authorities registered more than three times as many new cases as in any previous wave of the coronavirus.

How Biocon plans to fight COVID-19

How Biocon plans to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

'I cannot cope with the demand. It will take us a couple of months to ramp up production.'

Govt allows round-the-clock vaccination against COVID-19

Govt allows round-the-clock vaccination against COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Easing restrictions, all private hospitals were on Tuesday allowed to give the vaccines if they adhere to the laid down norms, while the 9 am to 5 pm timing was also done away with.

Roland Garros just got richer

Roland Garros just got richer

Rediff.com22 May 2025

The French Open is elevating its total purse at Roland Garros to about $63.7 million, an increase of 5.21 percent compared to last year.

SEE: Armed forces salute India's COVID-19 warriors

SEE: Armed forces salute India's COVID-19 warriors

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Several activities like fly-pasts, flashing warship lights and other displays by the Indian army bands were included in Sunday's spectacular show across the country.

History Repeats! RCB In Form, IPL Halted

History Repeats! RCB In Form, IPL Halted

Rediff.com10 May 2025

'Love you RCB, we'll try again next year. You've done a great job this time.'

Trump's son Donald Trump Jr tests COVID-19 +ve

Trump's son Donald Trump Jr tests COVID-19 +ve

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Trump Jr has been completely asymptomatic so far and is following all medically recommended COVID-19 guidelines," the spokesman said.

Himachal Pradesh CM tests positive for COVID-19

Himachal Pradesh CM tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Thakur, in a tweet, said he had quarantined himself at his residence last week after coming in contact with someone who had coronavirus.

Rare Earth Magnet Importers Consider 'Force Majeure'

Rare Earth Magnet Importers Consider 'Force Majeure'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Since April 4, around 35 importers in India have either not received any shipment of the magnets or have not been granted the import licences by China.

Johnson first NASCAR driver to contract COVID-19

Johnson first NASCAR driver to contract COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Seven-time Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson has become the first NASCAR driver to test positive for COVID-19 and will miss this weekend's Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Hendrick Motorsports said on Friday. Johnson, who will not return to competition until being cleared by a physician, has not experienced COVID-19 symptoms and was tested upon learning earlier on Friday that his wife had tested positive after having allergy-like symptoms.

Avoid adding new complexities, Rajnath tells China

Avoid adding new complexities, Rajnath tells China

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has conveyed to his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun that India and China should maintain the positive momentum in the bilateral ties and avoid adding new complexities.

Mumbai's COVID-19 situation 'in control': BMC

Mumbai's COVID-19 situation 'in control': BMC

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The BMC also said that Ganesh mandals in the city have been asked to keep the Ganpati festival celebrations simple and low-key this year and focus on social service.

COVID-19 hits golfers Chawrasia, Grace

COVID-19 hits golfers Chawrasia, Grace

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Chawrasia in home quarantine; South African Grace tests positive at Barracuda Championship

VP Venkaiah Naidu tests positive for COVID-19

VP Venkaiah Naidu tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The VP's wife Usha has been tested negative and is in self-isolation.

India registers 21,822 new COVID-19 cases

India registers 21,822 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The death toll increased to 1,48,738 with 299 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 98,60,280 pushing the national recovery rate to 96.04 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.45 per cent.

COVID-19: Active cases in India dip below 4 lakh

COVID-19: Active cases in India dip below 4 lakh

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 3,22,24,937.

COVID-19: India records 44,230 new cases, 555 more deaths

COVID-19: India records 44,230 new cases, 555 more deaths

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

The number of active cases has gone up to 4,05,155, accounting for 1.28 per cent of the total caseload, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.38 per cent, the data showed.

Divya is like MS Dhoni - cool in crunch situations'

Divya is like MS Dhoni - cool in crunch situations'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Abundantly talented but more significantly, incredibly cool in crunch situations, that's how India's 88th Grandmaster and World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh was described by her formative coach Srinath Narayanan, who feels the 19-year-old chess wizard's composure is comparable only to cricket great Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

'COVID-19 is not food-borne'

'COVID-19 is not food-borne'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

'It is safe to consume cooked non-vegetarian food.'

Govt issues guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination drive

Govt issues guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination drive

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Vaccinating 100-200 people in each session per day, monitoring them for 30 minutes after administering the shots for any adverse event and allowing only one beneficiary at a time are among the guidelines issued by the Centre for the COVID-19 inoculation drive.

15% COVID-19 deaths related to air pollution: Study

15% COVID-19 deaths related to air pollution: Study

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The results are based on epidemiological data collected up to third week in June 2020 and the researchers say a comprehensive evaluation will need to follow after the pandemic has subsided.

'We could've won 3-1': Shardul revisits 2021 draw

'We could've won 3-1': Shardul revisits 2021 draw

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

As India prepares for a much-anticipated five-match Test series in England, memories of the thrilling 2021 tour still linger, especially for Shardul Thakur, who played a pivotal role in that campaign.

Is COVID-19 like a thief in the night?

Is COVID-19 like a thief in the night?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

'COVID-19 comes in, we have our immune response, the immune response overtakes COVID-19 in no time, usually within a day.' 'Fortunately, the majority who get infected will also be in that first category , where there is no damage and the virus is completely overcome.'

Daily COVID-19 count in India lowest in 45 days

Daily COVID-19 count in India lowest in 45 days

Rediff.com29 May 2021

The active cases have further reduced to 22,28,724 with a decline of 1,14,428 cases being recorded in the active caseload. It now comprises 8.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 90.80 per cent.

Head ruled out of Sydney Ashes Test with COVID-19

Head ruled out of Sydney Ashes Test with COVID-19

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Mitchell Marsh, Nic Maddinson and Josh Inglis have been called in as additional cover.

Delhi plans 10,000-bed makeshift COVID-19 hospital

Delhi plans 10,000-bed makeshift COVID-19 hospital

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The planned COVID-19 facility will come up at the south Delhi campus of spiritual organisation Radha Soami Satsang Beas.

Union minister Sadananda Gowda tests COVID-19 +ve

Union minister Sadananda Gowda tests COVID-19 +ve

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Gowda joins the list of central ministers like Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari and Dharmendra Pradhan, who had tested positive for COVID-19.

COVID-19: Active cases register increase for 2nd consecutive day

COVID-19: Active cases register increase for 2nd consecutive day

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The active cases have increased to 4,03,840 and comprise 1.28 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.38 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

How to protect yourself from COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'The most important pillars of disease prevention remain masking, hand/cough etiquette and physical distancing.'

Mumbai Mayor returns as nurse to fight COVID-19

Mumbai Mayor returns as nurse to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Pednekar was a nurse before coming to politics and has decided to join the team of BMC's BYL Nair Hospital to aid the COVID-19 patients in their fight against the virus.

UP health minister tests positive for COVID-19

UP health minister tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Garg requested all those who came in contact with him recently to get tested for the disease.

Why Gen Z Fears AI And Big Tech Jobs

Why Gen Z Fears AI And Big Tech Jobs

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Gen Z, driven by AI anxiety and economic pragmatism, have concerns about pursuing passions as careers as they fear it may not make them enough sufficient income.

Getting ready for Covid-19

Getting ready for Covid-19

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'Infectious disease is a given of humankind. There will always be another around the corner.'

Over 10 lakh Indians vaccinated against COVID-19

Over 10 lakh Indians vaccinated against COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

In a span of 24 hours, 2,37,050 people were vaccinated across 4,049 sessions. A total of 18,167 sessions have been conducted so far. On the testing front too, India continues to register growing numbers, the ministry said.