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India logs 5,554 new Covid cases, 18 deaths; active count further declines

India logs 5,554 new Covid cases, 18 deaths; active count further declines

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,28,139 with 18 fresh fatalities, which included two deaths reconciled by Kerala, data updated by the ministry at 8 am stated.

Active Covid cases in India rise to 3,559

Active Covid cases in India rise to 3,559

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,41,41,854 while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.19 per cent.

India reports 2,786 new COVID-19 cases

India reports 2,786 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,28,847 with 12 fatalities.

Pranab Mukherjee on ventilator after brain surgery

Pranab Mukherjee on ventilator after brain surgery

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Former President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday underwent a brain surgery at the Army's Research and Referral hospital for removal of a clot.

5G will make our cities smarter and society safer: Akash Ambani

5G will make our cities smarter and society safer: Akash Ambani

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

5G ambulances will not just allow remote consultation, but would also be able to transit data and video to hospitals in real time, saving precious time for critical patients. 5G technology would also support the development of new educational applications, improve agriculture productivity, and aid search and rescue missions with high resolution cameras in disaster recovery zones.

Active Covid cases in India dip further with 114 new infections

Active Covid cases in India dip further with 114 new infections

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The Covid case tally stands at 4.46 crore (4,46,75,095) while the death toll was 5,30,658, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Finally, some positive news about F1 legend Schumacher's health

Finally, some positive news about F1 legend Schumacher's health

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher, who is still recovering from his 2013 skiing crash, is on the way to positive recovery.

Will H2 of 2023 bring more cheer to equity investors?

Will H2 of 2023 bring more cheer to equity investors?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Indian equity markets had a good run in the first half of calendar year 2023 (CY23), with the S&P BSE Sensex and the National Stock Exchange Nifty50 hitting fresh 52-week highs. While the Sensex scaled up to a peak 64,718, the Nifty50 hit Mt 19,189. As the markets now prepare to enter the second half (H2) of CY23, all eyes are on global central banks, especially the US Federal Reserve, as to when they will pause and pivot as regards their interest-rate cycle.

Active Covid cases in country decline to 37,444

Active Covid cases in country decline to 37,444

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

India logged 3,375 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,45,94,487, while the active cases declined to 37,444, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

2 women killed, 52 hurt in triple blasts at Christian meet in Kerala

2 women killed, 52 hurt in triple blasts at Christian meet in Kerala

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

People who were present at the convention centre told media that the first blast occurred in the middle of a prayer.

MNS leaders pray for Bal Thackeray's recovery

MNS leaders pray for Bal Thackeray's recovery

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

The deteriorating health of Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray has prompted the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena cadres to seek divine intervention. Since most of the party workers and leaders owed their allegiance to their parent organisation Shiv Sena before they crossed over to the MNS, floated by senior Thackeray's nephew, the failing health of the patriarch has made them worried.

Hackers attack ICMR website around 6,000 times in a day

Hackers attack ICMR website around 6,000 times in a day

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

The attempted attack on the ICMR website was prevented by the firewall/security measures of NIC, they said, adding further steps are being taken to enhance cyber security.

India logs 131 fresh COVID-19 cases

India logs 131 fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The toll due to the viral disease increased to 5,30,680 with three more fatalities, including two deaths reconciled by Kerala and one reported from West Bengal in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Active Covid cases dip to 3,490

Active Covid cases dip to 3,490

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The death toll stands at 5,30,677 with three fatalities, which includes two deaths reconciled by Kerala and one from Maharashtra in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated.

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'As our per capita income increases and various demographic segments emerge, the need for various kinds of protection and risk covers will become even more explicit.'

India adds 12,847 new Covid cases, active tally up by over 4800

India adds 12,847 new Covid cases, active tally up by over 4800

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The active cases now constitute 0.15 per cent of the total infections.

India logs 215 new Covid cases, lowest since April 2020

India logs 215 new Covid cases, lowest since April 2020

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The active cases further declined to 4,982, while the death toll climbed to 5,30,615 with one fatality being reported from Delhi, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Active Covid cases in India decline to 43,994

Active Covid cases in India decline to 43,994

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

The active cases comprise 0.10 per cent of the total infections.

Indian economy in better shape than a year ago, says economist Pinaki Chakraborty

Indian economy in better shape than a year ago, says economist Pinaki Chakraborty

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

India's macroeconomic situation is certainly better than what it was a year ago, eminent economist Pinaki Chakraborty said on Monday, while expressing hope that the country will be back on the path of economic growth if there is no major third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an interview with PTI, Chakraborty, who is the director of the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP), said that inflation may remain at an elevated level as there was a significant fiscal and monetary expansion in the last 18 months. "The current macroeconomic situation is certainly much better than what it was one year back. We are seeing recovery in most sectors," he said. Chakraborty noted that COVID-19 vaccination has been going on at a very fast rate in India.

India logs 343 fresh Covid cases, 4 deaths; active tally declines further

India logs 343 fresh Covid cases, 4 deaths; active tally declines further

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

The death toll due to COVID-19 climbed to 5,30,612 with four more fatalities, including three reconciled by Kerala and one reported from Maharashtra in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India's COVID-19 situation 'beyond heartbreaking': WHO chief

India's COVID-19 situation 'beyond heartbreaking': WHO chief

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

India reported 3.52 lakh fresh coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. This is the highest single-day spike registered since the onset of the pandemic.

India logs 4369 new Covid cases, active tally declines

India logs 4369 new Covid cases, active tally declines

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

The active cases comprise 0.10 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate increased to 98.71 per cent, the ministry said.

Get Well Soon, Dr Singh! Post Your Wish

Get Well Soon, Dr Singh! Post Your Wish

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Join India in wishing Dr Singh a quick recovery.

With 78,512 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally crosses 36 lakh

With 78,512 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally crosses 36 lakh

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

The recovery rate has increased to 76.62 per cent, while the fatality rate has declined to 1.78 per cent.

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.

How your state dealt with COVID-19 in the past week

How your state dealt with COVID-19 in the past week

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

India on May 4 began lockdown 3.0 in an attempt to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus. As the country continues to battle the virus, Rediff Labs has analysed how states have been dealing with COVID-19 as the weeks pass by.

India logs 188 Covid infections, active cases rise

India logs 188 Covid infections, active cases rise

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The active cases comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate increased to 98.80 per cent.

Check out this Sen-sation's 'greatest comeback'

Check out this Sen-sation's 'greatest comeback'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Lakshya Sen said the win against reigning All England Champion Li Shi Feng gives him confidence and belief in the Olympic qualification year.

Active Covid cases in country dip to 4,345

Active Covid cases in country dip to 4,345

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,30,633 with two reconciled by Kerala and one death reported from Delhi in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Active Covid cases in India dip to 7,918

Active Covid cases in India dip to 7,918

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

India recorded 474 new coronavirus infections, the lowest since April 6, 2020, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,46,67,398, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Tuesday.

Rahul Gandhi tests positive for COVID-19

Rahul Gandhi tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

A number of Congress leaders including former prime minister Manmohan Singh and Rajya Sabha MP Anand Sharma have tested positive for COVID-9.

India logs 227 new Covid cases, active count rises to 3,424

India logs 227 new Covid cases, active count rises to 3,424

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

The death toll stands at 5,30,693 with two fatalities with one reconciled by Kerala and one death reported in Maharashtra in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated.

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.

Amid Covid fears, India reports 163 new cases

Amid Covid fears, India reports 163 new cases

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

The death toll stands at 5,30,690 with nine fatalities.

Active Covid cases in country dip to 3,402

Active Covid cases in country dip to 3,402

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The death toll stands at 5,30,681 with one fatality being reported from Delhi in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Former India player Manoj Tiwary says 'goodbye to cricket'

Former India player Manoj Tiwary says 'goodbye to cricket'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Manoj Tiwary played 12 ODIs and three T20Is for India between 2008 to 2015, but had a nearly two-decade long career for Bengal during which he featured in 141 first class games,.

India logs 20,408 fresh COVID cases, 44 deaths

India logs 20,408 fresh COVID cases, 44 deaths

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,26,312 with 44 new fatalities, the data updated by the government at 8 am said.

Ex-PM H D Deve Gowda, wife test COVID-19 positive

Ex-PM H D Deve Gowda, wife test COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that he spoke to Deve Gowda to enquire about his and his wife's health.

India records 176 fresh COVID-19 cases

India records 176 fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

With 176 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally has climbed to 4,46,75,952 while the number of active cases has declined to 3,552, the Union health ministry said on Sunday.

India reports less than 1000 Covid cases in last 24 hours

India reports less than 1000 Covid cases in last 24 hours

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,30,509 with nine more fatalities, including seven deaths reconciled by Kerala.