News for 'Health Update and Recovery'

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.

India records 167 fresh COVID-19 cases

India records 167 fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

The death toll due to the viral disease has gone up to 5,30,667 with four more fatalities, including three reconciled by Kerala and one reported by Maharashtra in the last 24 hours, according to the ministry's data updated at 8 am.

Modi to attend 3 key sessions at G20 summit in Bali

Modi to attend 3 key sessions at G20 summit in Bali

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

The prime minister will leave for the Indonesian city of Bali on Monday on a three-day visit to attend the summit that is expected to deliberate extensively on pressing global challenges including the Ukraine conflict and its implications.

Active Covid cases in India dip further with 360 new infections

Active Covid cases in India dip further with 360 new infections

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

India logged 360 new coronavirus infections taking the tally of Covid cases to 4,46,70,075, while the active cases declined to 6,046, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

'We have to do everything to avoid a super spreader event'

'We have to do everything to avoid a super spreader event'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

'Health will continue to be at the centre of the government's attention as it underpins economic recovery and our collective well being.'

Active Covid cases in country decline to 6,402

Active Covid cases in country decline to 6,402

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,30,586 with 12 fatalities which includes 11 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.One death has been reported from Rajasthan in a span of 24 hours.

India records 20,044 fresh Covid cases, 56 deaths in a day

India records 20,044 fresh Covid cases, 56 deaths in a day

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The total number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,30,63,651.

India logs less than 500 new Covid cases, 4 die; active tally declines

India logs less than 500 new Covid cases, 4 die; active tally declines

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,30,574 with four fatalities which includes three deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India logs over 1.61 lakh Covid cases, 1,733 deaths

India logs over 1.61 lakh Covid cases, 1,733 deaths

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 9.26 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate was 14.15 per cent.

Active Covid cases in country decline to 4,244

Active Covid cases in country decline to 4,244

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

India logged 241 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases further declined to 4,244, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday.

Active Covid cases in India decline to 7,175

Active Covid cases in India decline to 7,175

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,30,546 with 11 fatalities which includes nine deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

22 dead as houseboat capsizes in Kerala's Malappuram

22 dead as houseboat capsizes in Kerala's Malappuram

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Sports Minister V Abdurahiman said 20 deaths were confirmed on the basis of information from various hospitals where those pulled out from the water and inside the boat were admitted.

India reports over 2.35 lakh Covid cases, 871 deaths

India reports over 2.35 lakh Covid cases, 871 deaths

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 13.39 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate was 16.89 per cent, according to the health ministry.

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.

India sees 6,594 new Covid cases, active tally goes up

India sees 6,594 new Covid cases, active tally goes up

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.05 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was also recorded at 2.32 per cent, according to the health ministry.

India's active Covid cases rise further with 18,815 new infections

India's active Covid cases rise further with 18,815 new infections

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,25,343 with 38 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India logs 275 new Covid cases, active infections dip to 4,672

India logs 275 new Covid cases, active infections dip to 4,672

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The total tally of COVID-19 cases in the country now stands at 4.46 crore, it showed.

Farooq Abdullah hospitalised after testing positive for COVID

Farooq Abdullah hospitalised after testing positive for COVID

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Abdullah had tested positive for coronavirus on March 30 after which he was admitted to a hospital as a precautionary measure.

India logs 1,109 new COVID-19 cases; 43 deaths

India logs 1,109 new COVID-19 cases; 43 deaths

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

India saw a single day rise of 1,109 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,30,33,067, while the active cases have further declined to 11,492 , according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday.

India reports 279 new COVID-19 cases

India reports 279 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

India reported a single-day rise of 279 new COVID-19 cases, which pushed its tally of the infection to 4,46,72,347, while the count of active cases has declined to 4,855, according to Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

Is Nick Kyrgios playing in Australian Open?

Is Nick Kyrgios playing in Australian Open?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Kyrgios expected to be fit for Australian Open despite latest withdrawal

India slips 2 spot to 132 in UN Human Development Index

India slips 2 spot to 132 in UN Human Development Index

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Human Development -- a measure of a nation's health, education, and average income -- has declined for two years in a row.

Active Covid cases in country dip further with 16,299 new infections

Active Covid cases in country dip further with 16,299 new infections

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

India logged 16,299 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of cases to 4,42,06,996 while the active cases declined to 1,25,076, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday.

Defence business to drive growth for Bharat Forge

Defence business to drive growth for Bharat Forge

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Since its results for the first quarter of the 2023-24 financial year (Q1FY24) earlier this month, the stock of auto component major Bharat Forge is up nearly 15 per cent and hit its all-time high in the process. The recent gains have extended the returns over the last three months to over 34 per cent. After a strong Q1 performance which beat expectations, brokerages had revised their earnings estimates upwards to factor in the improved outlook.

India logs 1,082 fresh Covid cases, 7 deaths; active tally declines

India logs 1,082 fresh Covid cases, 7 deaths; active tally declines

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

The toll due to the viral infection climbed to 5,30,486 with seven fatalities, including two deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India records 2,527 fresh Covid cases, positivity rate at 0.56%

India records 2,527 fresh Covid cases, positivity rate at 0.56%

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

The health ministry said that 5,22,149 deaths have been reported so far in the country.

How Urban Flooding Affects Lives

How Urban Flooding Affects Lives

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Year by year, our cities remain defeated in the face of weather conditions, costing us time, money, resources and often lives, observe Amit Kapoor and Bibek Debroy.

India logs 268 new Covid cases, active infections up

India logs 268 new Covid cases, active infections up

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The death toll stands at 5,30,698 with two fatalities with one reconciled by Kerala and one death reported from Maharashtra in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Active Covid cases in country rise to 3,428

Active Covid cases in country rise to 3,428

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

The death toll stands at 5,30,695 with two fatalities reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India logs 656 new Covid cases, active infections dip further

India logs 656 new Covid cases, active infections dip further

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

India logged 656 new coronavirus infections taking the tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,46,67,967, while the active cases declined to 7,034, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Friday.

India logs 19,673 new Covid cases, positivity rate at 4.96%

India logs 19,673 new Covid cases, positivity rate at 4.96%

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the viral disease surged to 4,33,49,778.

India logs 1,675 Covid cases in a day, 31 deaths

India logs 1,675 Covid cases in a day, 31 deaths

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Active cases, which rose by nine in a day, comprised 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national Covid recovery rate was 98.75 per cent, the health ministry said.

India registers sharp increase of 7,240 in daily Covid cases

India registers sharp increase of 7,240 in daily Covid cases

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The active cases have increased to 32,498, comprising 0.08 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.71 per cent, the health ministry said.

India logs 830 new Covid cases, lowest single-day tally in 197 days

India logs 830 new Covid cases, lowest single-day tally in 197 days

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The death toll due to the viral disease climbed to 5,28,981 with one new fatality, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India reports 3,688 new Covid cases, 50 fatalities; active cases rise

India reports 3,688 new Covid cases, 50 fatalities; active cases rise

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

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

Barack Obama tests positive for COVID-19

Barack Obama tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

The former US president urges fellow Americans to get vaccinated.

India logs 1,335 new Covid cases, active tally falls

India logs 1,335 new Covid cases, active tally falls

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The active cases count comprised 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate remained at 98.76 per cent, the health ministry said.

India logs over 8K Covid infections for 2nd straight day, active cases up

India logs over 8K Covid infections for 2nd straight day, active cases up

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The active cases comprises 0.10 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.66 per cent, the ministry said.

India's active Covid cases decline to 64,667, 45 succumb to virus

India's active Covid cases decline to 64,667, 45 succumb to virus

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The toll from the pandemic climbed to 5,27,874 after 45 more fatalities were recorded. The figure includes 10 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Will This DGCA Plan Reduce Pilot Fatigue?

Will This DGCA Plan Reduce Pilot Fatigue?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Increasing cases of aviators in India complaining of fatigue and in some cases leading to death have spurred the DGCA to bring in draft rules to reduce stress.