News for 'Corona'

Need to stay alert to Covid threat, vaccination only shield, Modi tells CMs

Need to stay alert to Covid threat, vaccination only shield, Modi tells CMs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the challenge of the Covid pandemic is not fully over yet, with the increase in coronavirus cases in the last two weeks manifesting the need to stay alert, and underlined that vaccination remains the biggest protective shield against the virus.

Maha govt taking calculated risk: Uddhav on easing of curbs

Maha govt taking calculated risk: Uddhav on easing of curbs

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

The state government has announced a five-level plan to relax the coronavirus-induced restrictions in the state from Monday, based on the weekly positivity rate and the occupancy of oxygen beds. A notification to this effect was issued on Friday night.

Shah blasts Mamata over attack on Nadda's convoy

Shah blasts Mamata over attack on Nadda's convoy

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Shah vowed to restore the state to its old glory when it was called "sonar Bangla" (Bengal of gold) if the BJP is voted to power.

Lockdown lessons: How to be atmanirbhar with nishtha

Lockdown lessons: How to be atmanirbhar with nishtha

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

One India is doing great against the coronavirus, lauding the gains of the lockdown and thanking the government, and the other lacks commitment, says Sumit Bhattacharya.

Ramdev withdraws 'allopathy' remarks after furore

Ramdev withdraws 'allopathy' remarks after furore

Rediff.com24 May 2021

However, he also said traditional ayurveda, yoga and naturopathy have also controlled and provided permanent solution to several complex diseases like blood pressure, thyroid, sugar, arthritis, hepatitis and asthma.

Share your FIVE-WEEK LOCKDOWN memories right here!

Share your FIVE-WEEK LOCKDOWN memories right here!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

We've never, ever been confined to our homes for so many days. What has the experience been like? Tell us!

India saved many lives, thanks to doctors: PM

India saved many lives, thanks to doctors: PM

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the contribution of doctors in saving lives from coronavirus and asserted that his government gave paramount importance to augmenting healthcare infrastructure to combat the pandemic.

NASA images unveil origins of solar wind

NASA images unveil origins of solar wind

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

The details of the transition from defined rays in the corona, the Sun's upper atmosphere, to the solar wind have been, until now, a mystery.

'Government is too worried about Brand Modi'

'Government is too worried about Brand Modi'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'This government is feeling uneasy because IT cell narratives are being demolished by cartoons.' 'If narratives are so weak to be demolished by cartoons, then they must be fake ones.'

Akshay is first star to start shooting again

Akshay is first star to start shooting again

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Akshay Kumar and his Padman director R Balki shot a corona-preventive ad film on May 26.

Kerala makes COVID guidelines mandatory till July 2021

Kerala makes COVID guidelines mandatory till July 2021

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

In the wake of an increase in COVID-19 cases in the state, the government has taken a decision to strengthen precautionary measures against the spread of coronavirus, the government said in an explanatory note with the Gazette notification.

Modi has become a great reformer

Modi has become a great reformer

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Whether it took the corona crisis to bring about the transformation, or otherwise, the change ought to be welcome, notes Virendra Kapoor.

Tiger abhi zinda hai: Scindia to Digvijaya, Kamal Nath

Tiger abhi zinda hai: Scindia to Digvijaya, Kamal Nath

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

"I don't need any certificate from Kamal Nath nor Digvijaya Singh. The facts are before the people how they looted the state in 15 months. They have taken everything for themselves. They (people) have also seen their history of going back on promises. But I would only like to tell them 'tiger abhi zinda hai (tiger is alive)," Scindia said.

India's vaccination drive completes 1 yr, Centre launches stamp

India's vaccination drive completes 1 yr, Centre launches stamp

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

According to health ministry officials, over 92 per cent of the adult population have received at least one dose while over 68 per cent have been fully vaccinated.

TAX GURU: 'Can this help save capital gain tax?'

TAX GURU: 'Can this help save capital gain tax?'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

New Maha Covid curbs on office attendance, travel, wedding

New Maha Covid curbs on office attendance, travel, wedding

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday imposed several new restrictions, including a ban on inter-city and inter-district travel and curbs on office attendance in an attempt to bring the spiralling coronavirus infections under control.

Salman's Radhe to release on Eid

Salman's Radhe to release on Eid

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The film will releases both in theatres and digitally, reveals Subhash K Jha.

Kejriwal meets Shah, discusses COVID-19 situation in Delhi

Kejriwal meets Shah, discusses COVID-19 situation in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The chief minister said Shah has assured him of all cooperation in the fight against the coronavirus.

How Modi plans to make India self-sufficient in edible oils

How Modi plans to make India self-sufficient in edible oils

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

With palm oil having 55 per cent share in total edible oil imports, the National Mission on Edible Oil-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) would ensure that farmers get all facilities, from quality seeds to technology to promote cultivation of palm and other oil seeds, he said. Modi made this announcement after virtually releasing the ninth installment of Rs 19,500 crore to 9.75 crore beneficiary farmers under the government's flagship scheme PM-KISAN.

SEE: Team India is now Team Mask Force

SEE: Team India is now Team Mask Force

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Featuring India's most revered cricketers such as Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, the BCCI has created a new video to promote wearing masks in public places and help the country battle the coronavirus pandemic. The 'Team Mask Force' has been created to spread awareness about wearing masks in public places.

With over 1.90 lakh cases, India now 7th worst-hit nation by COVID-19

With over 1.90 lakh cases, India now 7th worst-hit nation by COVID-19

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The US is the worst-affected country in terms of cases with 17,16,078 infections.

The HOT new words of 2020

The HOT new words of 2020

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Quarantine, lockdown, pandemic, covidiot... Sabyasachi Dutta unravels how different nations arrived at their Word Of The Year 2020.

BJP plans online celebration of Modi 2.0's first anniversary

BJP plans online celebration of Modi 2.0's first anniversary

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The Bharatiya Janata Party will hold a month-long campaign staring from June to mark the first anniversary of the Modi 2.0 government and will hold digital rallies in all districts across the country, its general secretary Bhupendra Yadav said.

'Ahmedabad to host pink ball Test against England'

'Ahmedabad to host pink ball Test against England'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Ganguly said the details will be worked out in the upcoming Annual General Meeting

Ganguly helps ISKCON feed 10,000 more people daily

Ganguly helps ISKCON feed 10,000 more people daily

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Wearing all protective gears such as mask and gloves, the former India captain Sourav Ganguly visited the ISKCON city centre and promised support. Ganguly had earlier donated 20,000 kilograms rice at the Belur Math, the headquarters of the Ramkrishna Mission.

PM announces health IDs for all under new mission

PM announces health IDs for all under new mission

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The health ID will contain information about medical data, prescriptions and diagnostic reports and summaries of previous discharge from hospitals for ailments. The mission is expected to bring efficiency and transparency in healthcare services in the country.

Next 2.5 months crucial in fight against Covid: Vardhan

Next 2.5 months crucial in fight against Covid: Vardhan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

He expressed hope that India will soon have indigenous production of vaccine against coronavirus.

PM announces Covid vax for children, 'precaution dose' for medics

PM announces Covid vax for children, 'precaution dose' for medics

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

In an address to the nation amid increasing Covid cases through the Omicron variant of the virus, he said the precaution dose will also be available for citizens above 60 years of age and with comorbidities on the advice of their doctor from January 10 next year as well.

Fmr K'taka CM Siddaramaiah tests COVID-19 positive

Fmr K'taka CM Siddaramaiah tests COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa is also undergoing treatment for coronavirus infection at the same Manipal Hospital.

Farm exports touched record Rs 3 lakh cr in 2020-21: Prez

Farm exports touched record Rs 3 lakh cr in 2020-21: Prez

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday said the country's farm production and procurement increased during 2020-21 crop year despite the pandemic and agricultural exports reached a record level of Rs 3 lakh crore during the same period. In his address to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament at the start of the Budget session, Kovind said the government is focusing on making the country self-sufficient in edible oils besides making special efforts to promote organic farming, natural farming and crop diversification. "My government is working continuously to empower the farmers and the rural economy of the country... I would like to give maximum credit to the small farmers of the country for this consistent success and strengthening of the agriculture sector," he said.

Will welcome migrants with open heart: MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Will welcome migrants with open heart: MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Rediff.com21 May 2020

He also rejected reports that have hinted possible increase in coronavirus cases due to migrants and asked, "Did corona not spread at places where migrants were not there?"

Karnataka imposes lockdown like restrictions from May 10-24

Karnataka imposes lockdown like restrictions from May 10-24

Rediff.com8 May 2021

All shops and commercial establishments, hotels, pubs and bars will remain closed during this period, Yediyurappa said.

Laxmi Raai turns Boss Lady!

Laxmi Raai turns Boss Lady!

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Shriya plays with her dog...Karishma enjoys the breeze...

Coronavirus has sports stars urging fans to stay safe

Coronavirus has sports stars urging fans to stay safe

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

As the concerns over coronavirus continue to rise in the country, Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth urged people not to panic and help each other.

MAPPED: The global outbreak of coronavirus

MAPPED: The global outbreak of coronavirus

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

Coronavirus spread through being in proximity to an infected person and inhaling droplets generated when they cough or sneeze, or touching a surface where these droplets land and then touching one's face or nose.

Will SP's strategy to dent BJP's caste equation in eastern UP succeed?

Will SP's strategy to dent BJP's caste equation in eastern UP succeed?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The SP's bid to dent the BJP's formidable social equation is playing out in a big way in the Poorvanchal or eastern region of Uttar Pradesh as the ruling party is working overtime to keep its caste equation unharmed.

Kedarnath portals open amid lockdown

Kedarnath portals open amid lockdown

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The process of opening the doors of Kedar Dham began at 3 am. Shiva Shankar Linga, the chief priest of the shrine, carried out the tradition of opening the doors. The first 'pooja' was performed in the name of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said a statement.

'The idea of Hinduism is at stake'

'The idea of Hinduism is at stake'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'While the ordinary Muslim must speak up against Islamic fundamentalism, ordinary Hindus too have to speak up against the excesses and fundamentalism that exists in their religion.'

COVID battle can't be fought by publicity: Priyanka

COVID battle can't be fought by publicity: Priyanka

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

In a letter to the Uttar Pradesh chief minister, the Congress general secretary said that the situation is getting serious and the battle against the pandemic cannot be fought just by publicity and managing news.

#ThrowbackThursday: Patralekhaa's bikini holiday

#ThrowbackThursday: Patralekhaa's bikini holiday

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

It's #ThrowbackThursday time, and Bollywood has got the memo.