News for 'Corona'

SP built Haj House, we constructed Kailash Mansarovar Bhawan: Yogi

SP built Haj House, we constructed Kailash Mansarovar Bhawan: Yogi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

"Earlier Haj House was made in Ghaziabad. Our government constructed Kailash Mansarovar Bhawan. Earlier the mafia used to harass traders, but now no mafia can dare to grab property of any trader, doctor or a poor person...," he said.

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.

Covid warriors to get fresh insurance cover, says govt

Covid warriors to get fresh insurance cover, says govt

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The Union health ministry on Monday announced that all claims of "Covidwarriors" under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package will be settled till April 24 after which a fresh insurance policy for them will become effective.

South African Prez contracts Covid amid Omicron spread

South African Prez contracts Covid amid Omicron spread

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

President Ramaphosa contracted COVID-19 infection on a day when the country recorded a new high of 37,875 new infections overnight, dramatically up from the previous day's 17,154 new cases.

States gear up to tackle Covid spread in villages

States gear up to tackle Covid spread in villages

Rediff.com13 May 2021

As the COVID wave gradually shifts to rural areas, several states are gearing up to check its spread through self-proclaimed lockdowns by Panchayati Raj institutions, creating a database of migrants and providing free online medical consultation to the sick.

Saral Jeevan Bima, a standard life product launched

Saral Jeevan Bima, a standard life product launched

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

The Saral Jeevan Bima product to be offered by all life insurance companies will be a non-linked non-participating individual pure-risk premium life insurance plan.

Indian lenders worried over Future group's diminishing asset base

Indian lenders worried over Future group's diminishing asset base

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The Indian lenders are worried over the fast depleting asset base of the Future group companies which would make their recovery of dues difficult. The asset base of Future group has eroded in the last two years due to lockdown and takeover of 947 stores by rival Reliance Retail after Future group's lease on the properties expired. Bankers said they have approached bankruptcy court so as to avoid any duplication of legal action and reduce time at the legal forums.

'Leading from front': First Lady Savita Kovind stitches face masks

'Leading from front': First Lady Savita Kovind stitches face masks

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

These masks will be distributed at various shelter homes of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board.

'Leading from front': First Lady stitches face masks

'Leading from front': First Lady stitches face masks

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

These masks will be distributed at various shelter homes of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board.

I-Day first: IAF choppers shower petals after PM's flag-hoisting

I-Day first: IAF choppers shower petals after PM's flag-hoisting

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

While the first chopper was controlled by Wing Commander Baldev Singh Bisht, the second was commanded by Wing Commander Nikhil Mehrotra.

Delhi panel to meet on Apr 20 to discuss mandatory mask use amid Covid surge

Delhi panel to meet on Apr 20 to discuss mandatory mask use amid Covid surge

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

The meeting of DDMA chaired by Lt Governor Anil Baijal, will review the COVID situation in the national capital, as per notice of the meeting.

India team to commence training in Sydney from November 13

India team to commence training in Sydney from November 13

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

The Indian squad started preparations for the day-night Test against Australia in Adelaide from Friday evening itself with pink balls.

No control on COVID, not enough vaccines: Rahul targets Centre

No control on COVID, not enough vaccines: Rahul targets Centre

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Rahul's remarks come against the backdrop when India reported more than 1.52 lakh new COVID-19 cases on Sunday. This is the fifth consecutive day when more than one lakh cases have been reported in the country.

Mukesh Ambani bats for bridging the digital divide

Mukesh Ambani bats for bridging the digital divide

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Monday pressed for bridging the digital divide "both among nations and within nations", saying connectivity and communications have become the fundamental rights of every person. Also, there is a need to bring back the economies around the globe. Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum, he said it is difficult to imagine what India would have been without the 4G telecom network during the pandemic. "The digital divide must be bridged, both among nations and within nations.

Bihar Dy CM Sushil Modi tests positive for COVID-19

Bihar Dy CM Sushil Modi tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Modi, one of the tallest leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Bihar, had been missing from action for quite some time and was conspicuous by his absence when Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman released the party's manifesto earlier in the day.

Armed forces to conduct fly-pasts to thank COVID warriors

Armed forces to conduct fly-pasts to thank COVID warriors

Rediff.com1 May 2020

The Indian Armed Forces will express their gratitude to all "corona warriors" by conducting fly-pasts, showering petals on hospitals treating COVID-19 patients and illuminating naval vessels, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said on Friday.

'I do plan to sing again very soon'

'I do plan to sing again very soon'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

'There is so much division in the country. People are getting more and more into 'Main Hindu hoon woh Mussalmaan hai'.' 'This climate of suspicion and hostility must stop,' The Legend, 92 today, tells Subhash K Jha in an exclusive interview.

PM must clear bottlenecks to scale up testing: Rahul

PM must clear bottlenecks to scale up testing: Rahul

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Quoting experts, Gandhi said 'random testing is the key to beating the virus'. India has to scale up COVID-19 testing from the current 40,000 to one lakh tests per day, he said.

Harmanpreet urges fans to protect 'Mother Earth'

Harmanpreet urges fans to protect 'Mother Earth'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

India women's T20 skipper Harmanpreet Kaur urged everyone to protect and preserve our 'mother earth'. Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Kiren Rijiju posted a video showcasing an aerial view of forests in Arunachal Pradesh.

Trinamool MLAs, leaders vaccinated on Day 1, spark row

Trinamool MLAs, leaders vaccinated on Day 1, spark row

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

District health officials said that these leaders are all associated with different hospitals as members of the Patients' Welfare Committees, making them eligible for the vaccination programme in the first round.

Chirag Paswan turns barber during lockdown, trims father's beard

Chirag Paswan turns barber during lockdown, trims father's beard

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

A large number of people praised the "father-son bonding" and others pointed out how men have to put up with unkempt hair and untidy beard due to closed salons.

Why Bihar's Musahars won't get vaccinated

Why Bihar's Musahars won't get vaccinated

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

'They are not ready to take the vaccine.' 'They fear that if they do, they will die.'

#JantaCurfew: 'Show solidarity during this time'

#JantaCurfew: 'Show solidarity during this time'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for Janta curfew, quite a few film folk went on social media to stress on his words.

Modi: BJP's Election Brahmastra

Modi: BJP's Election Brahmastra

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

If the BJP is set to return to power in UP, Uttarakhand, Manipur and even Goa, it is not because of the party's performance or the quality of governance. No. It is essentially Modi's popularity, observes Virendra Kapoor.

SAI's online workshop for athletes earns praise from Gopichand

SAI's online workshop for athletes earns praise from Gopichand

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

The sessions on opening day was attended by athletes and para athletes from all sport, including Olympic probables shooters Divyash Panwar, Apurvi Chandela, Abhishek Verma, Anish Bhanwala, boxers Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zarin along with swimmer Srihari Nataraj. The first session of the 24-series workshop started on Friday with physiotherapist Dr. Nikhil Latey speaking about how to train at home during the time of Corona, getting over 8K views.

Over 80K people in 18-44 age group vaccinated on May 1: Centre

Over 80K people in 18-44 age group vaccinated on May 1: Centre

Rediff.com2 May 2021

The total vaccinations across the country rose to over 15.66 crore.

India to provide many more Covid vaccines: PM in WEF address

India to provide many more Covid vaccines: PM in WEF address

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

India will soon make available many more COVID-19 vaccines to other countries after two Made-In-India jabs have already been introduced to the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday while emphasising the country's global responsibility in fighting the pandemic.

Ex Chelsea player Kalou suspended over handshake video

Ex Chelsea player Kalou suspended over handshake video

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The Ivorian apologised for his behaviour which the German Football League described on Twitter as "absolutely unacceptable" and which some media suggested could even hamper the Bundesliga's hopes of re-starting after the coronavirus outbreak.

How I fought COVID with yoga and positivity

How I fought COVID with yoga and positivity

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Nandini Anandkumar tells us how she stayed fit and survived the virus.

These celebs have a message on coronavirus for you

These celebs have a message on coronavirus for you

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Read on to find out what they have to say.

'Class act': Rafael Nadal lauds Novak Djokovic for contributing to relief fund

'Class act': Rafael Nadal lauds Novak Djokovic for contributing to relief fund

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Serbian tennis star Djokovic and wife Jelena Djokovic had announced that they will donate a million euros to help the people of Serbia combat the coronavirus. Nadal has expressed gratitude to Djokovic for contributing to his fund to aid the fight against the coronavirus.

Woman alleges Covid-positive father died outside Delhi hospital

Woman alleges Covid-positive father died outside Delhi hospital

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The woman, Amarpreet, took to Twitter earlier in the day, saying, 'My dad is having high fever. We need to shift him to hospital. I am standing outside LNJP Delhi & they are not taking him in. He is having corona, high fever and breathing problem. He won't survive without help. Pls help.' An hour later, she tweeted, 'He is no more. The govt failed us.'

In Israel, people hugging trees to beat Covid-19 blues

In Israel, people hugging trees to beat Covid-19 blues

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The move comes so as to try to help people overcome the sense of detachment that coronavirus social-distancing rules can bring.

'I hope your son gets coronavirus': Footballer reveals abuse

'I hope your son gets coronavirus': Footballer reveals abuse

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Troy Deeney has declined to take part in the resumption of training, after the stoppage due to the coronavirus pandemic, citing his son's breathing difficulties.

Inspiring! How yoga, zumba keeps this reader FIT

Inspiring! How yoga, zumba keeps this reader FIT

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Rediff reader Hiral Harekar tells us how she stays fit in the lockdown.

How to be safe and HAPPY: 9 tips from Sakshi Malikk

How to be safe and HAPPY: 9 tips from Sakshi Malikk

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The Instagram sensation shows you how she spends her day and stays mentally and physically fit.

'Will I be able to celebrate my birthday?' Kids' queries during COVID-19

'Will I be able to celebrate my birthday?' Kids' queries during COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Parents across the country, and the world, are grappling with an unprecedented challenge of dealing with their children who are too old to be shushed or placated and too young to understand the inexplicable situation the world has found itself in. PTI journalists across India shared experiences and conversations with their children aged 2 to 13, which ranged from cute to poignant and heart-wrenching to humorous, and some with sagacity far beyond their age.

Never said JD-U won't join Union Cabinet: Nitish

Never said JD-U won't join Union Cabinet: Nitish

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Kumar said expansion of the Union council of ministers was a prerogative of the prime minister and that he "did not have much information" about what was being offered to his party.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

'Hum aapke saath mein hai'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'I want to show that we are also part of this society and want to participate just as much, whether it is for security or whatever community work there.'