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India reports 214 fresh Covid cases, 4 deaths

India reports 214 fresh Covid cases, 4 deaths

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

India on Saturday recorded 214 fresh coronavirus infections, while the number of active cases increased marginally to 2,509, according to Union health ministry data.

Sitharaman on how India will remain an engine of growth despite Trump's tariff

Sitharaman on how India will remain an engine of growth despite Trump's tariff

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

The resilience of the economy and strength of domestic demand will continue to make India an engine of growth amid the rapidly evolving global trade landscape as a result of US tariffs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in London on Tuesday.

India logs over 12,000 new Covid cases after 3 months

India logs over 12,000 new Covid cases after 3 months

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

An increase of 4,578 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

India records 58,077 new COVID-19 cases, positivity rate dips

India records 58,077 new COVID-19 cases, positivity rate dips

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

India saw a single day rise of 58,077 coronavirus infections, which took the tally of cases to 4,25,36,137, while the active cases have declined to 6,97,802, according to Union health ministry data updated on Friday.

India reports 200 fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours

India reports 200 fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

India saw a single day rise of 200 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 3,767, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday.

India logs 2,124 Covid cases in a day, 17 deaths

India logs 2,124 Covid cases in a day, 17 deaths

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The active cases comprised 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.75 per cent, the health ministry said.

At 4,417, India records lowest single-day rise in Covid cases in 3 months

At 4,417, India records lowest single-day rise in Covid cases in 3 months

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 1.20 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 2.06 per cent.

India sees 197 fresh COVID-19 cases

India sees 197 fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The overall death toll stands at 5,30,723 with one death reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Note ban effect: Govt to spend more on health, education

Note ban effect: Govt to spend more on health, education

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Increase of 10% to 12% likely in a bid to improve citizens' mood after demonetisation.

Train crushes woman loco pilot returning after 'washroom break'

Train crushes woman loco pilot returning after 'washroom break'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

A woman loco pilot was killed in the Malda division of West Bengal after being hit by a speeding train while returning from a washroom break. The incident has sparked outrage among loco pilots' unions who have been demanding improved washroom facilities and safety measures for female drivers. This incident highlights the ongoing struggle for safe working conditions for women loco pilots, who face numerous challenges due to the lack of basic amenities and support.

Active Covid cases in India dip to 18,009

Active Covid cases in India dip to 18,009

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The death toll has climbed to 5,31,753 with 12 fatalities which includes those reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

FIFA WC: Qatar scraps pre-arrival COVID test for fans

FIFA WC: Qatar scraps pre-arrival COVID test for fans

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Qatar is expecting an unprecedented 1.2 million visitors during the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 tournament.

Active Covid cases decline with 2,380 fresh infections

Active Covid cases decline with 2,380 fresh infections

Rediff.com7 May 2023

With the fresh cases, the COVID-19 tally increased to 4.49 crore (4,49,69,630).

At 21.4 lakh, India sees 18% spike in TB cases in 2021

At 21.4 lakh, India sees 18% spike in TB cases in 2021

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, an initiative of the government, more than 40,000 Nikshay Mitra are supporting over 10.45 lakh TB patients all over the country presently, the Union health ministry said.

Covid-19: China refutes claims of 'gain-of-function' research at Wuhan lab

Covid-19: China refutes claims of 'gain-of-function' research at Wuhan lab

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

China has firmly denied that its Wuhan Institute of Virology conducted gain-of-function studies on coronavirus, rejecting allegations that the US Agency for International Development (USAID) funded such research at the lab. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Guo Jiakun, emphasized that the lab has never engaged in gain-of-function research, designed, made, or leaked COVID-19. China has also reiterated its stance on the origins-tracing of COVID-19, stating that the pandemic was "extremely unlikely" to have originated from a lab leak, as concluded by the WHO-China joint mission.

India logs 8,813 Covid infections, fall in active cases

India logs 8,813 Covid infections, fall in active cases

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,36,38,844.

India records 54 Covid deaths, over 16,000 new cases

India records 54 Covid deaths, over 16,000 new cases

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

India on Wednesday recorded 16,047 new coronavirus cases and 54 fatalities including six reconciled by Kerala, according to the latest Union health ministry data.

Health cover may cost 30% more

Health cover may cost 30% more

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

Maharashtra reports 50 new Covid cases; 9 of them JN.1 infections

Maharashtra reports 50 new Covid cases; 9 of them JN.1 infections

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Of the fresh cases, nine were caused by JN.1, increasing the number of infections tied to the new sub-variant in the state to 10, it said.

Raise health spending to 3% of GDP by '10: Panel

Raise health spending to 3% of GDP by '10: Panel

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

The Committee on Empowerment of Women, headed by Congress MP Krishna Tirath, also disagreed with the ministry, which, in reply to its recommendations, said the spending is higher if a holistic view is taken of health along with other determinants like nutrition, drinking water and sanitation.

Active Covid cases rise to 1,935 with 125 new infections

Active Covid cases rise to 1,935 with 125 new infections

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The virus case tally was recorded at 4.46 crore (4,46,85,257) while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.81 per cent, the ministry said.

Day after Nasrallah, Israel kills another top Hezbollah leader Qaouk

Day after Nasrallah, Israel kills another top Hezbollah leader Qaouk

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Qaouk was a commander of Hezbollah's preventative security unit and a member of their executive council.

Health Min may ban two drugs soon

Health Min may ban two drugs soon

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

The move comes after international studies revealed that Gatifloxacin posed 17 times higher risk of developing serious hyperglycemia than other antibiotics in elderly patients.

Active Covid cases in India dip below 1 lakh after 2 months

Active Covid cases in India dip below 1 lakh after 2 months

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,14,023 with 180 new fatalities reported in 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India's daily Covid count drops below 10,000 after 2 months

India's daily Covid count drops below 10,000 after 2 months

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

On December 28 last year, 9,195 people were infected in a day. The death toll has climbed to 5,13,843 with 119 daily fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India reports 5,676 new Covid cases, active tally rises to 37,093

India reports 5,676 new Covid cases, active tally rises to 37,093

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The death toll has increased to 5,31,000 with 21 deaths.

Active COVID-19 cases up by 23 with 171 new infections

Active COVID-19 cases up by 23 with 171 new infections

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

India saw a single-day rise of 171 fresh COVID-19 cases, while the active cases have increased to 2,342, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

After 3 years, a bureaucrat to head Sebi

After 3 years, a bureaucrat to head Sebi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Seasoned bureaucrat and a stickler for rules Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey will be at the helm of capital market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), for three years. The 1987-batch Odisha-cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, Pandey, would replace Madhabi Puri Buch, whose three-year term ends on Friday.

India logs 210 fresh coronavirus cases, no new death

India logs 210 fresh coronavirus cases, no new death

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

India registered a single-day rise of 210 new coronavirus infections, while the number of active cases further declined to 4,047, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday.

India logs 30,757 fresh Covid cases, active cases dip

India logs 30,757 fresh Covid cases, active cases dip

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

The daily COVID-19 cases have been recorded at less than one lakh for the last 11 consecutive days.

Centre bans 156 drugs used for fever, pain, allergies

Centre bans 156 drugs used for fever, pain, allergies

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

FDC drugs are those which contain a combination of two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients in a fixed ratio and are also referred to as 'cocktail' drugs.

Covid: Active cases fall, but positivity rate above 7% after over 5 months

Covid: Active cases fall, but positivity rate above 7% after over 5 months

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

With 16,866 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,39,05,621, while the daily positivity rate crossed 7 per cent again after a gap of 168 days, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

Crucial meet today on genome sequencing of positive Covid samples

Crucial meet today on genome sequencing of positive Covid samples

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

It's expected that INSACOG will be once again releasing a bulletin from next week on updates about the types of variants present in India.

There will be some pain: Trump's message to Americans

There will be some pain: Trump's message to Americans

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Sunday criticised the trade deficits that the US has with Canada, Mexico, China, and argued that America should no longer 'subsidise' other countries, and urged businesses to manufacture domestically to avoid tariffs.

India logs new 2,841 Covid cases, active infections dip further

India logs new 2,841 Covid cases, active infections dip further

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The active cases comprise 0.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.74 per cent, the health ministry said.

1,226 cases of JN.1 found in India so far, Karnataka, Andhra top list

1,226 cases of JN.1 found in India so far, Karnataka, Andhra top list

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

A total of 1,226 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 have been reported in the country so far with Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh recording the highest number of cases till now, according to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) on Thursday.

India records 1,270 new COVID-19 cases

India records 1,270 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,21,035 with 31 daily fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

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.

In touch with Uzbek authorities: WHO on syrup deaths of 18 kids

In touch with Uzbek authorities: WHO on syrup deaths of 18 kids

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The World Health Organisation on Friday said that it is in touch with the Uzbek authorities about the reported deaths of 18 children after consuming contaminated cough syrup made by Noida-based Marion Biotech.

India reports 2,539 new Covid cases, 60 deaths

India reports 2,539 new Covid cases, 60 deaths

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,16,132 with 60 daily fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.