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12,689 fresh COVID-19 cases; tally now at 1,06,89,527

12,689 fresh COVID-19 cases; tally now at 1,06,89,527

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The national recovery rate has been pushed to 96.91 per cent on Wednesday.

India records 12,881 new COVID-19 cases, 101 fresh deaths

India records 12,881 new COVID-19 cases, 101 fresh deaths

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The COVID-19 case fatality rate has dropped to 1.42 per cent, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,06,56,845 which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 97.32 per cent.

India reports 4,329 Covid deaths, highest in a day

India reports 4,329 Covid deaths, highest in a day

Rediff.com18 May 2021

India's COVID-19 death toll climbed to 2,78,719 with a record 4,329 fresh fatalities, while the single day rise in coronavirus cases stood at 2.63 lakh, the lowest in 28 days, according to the Union health ministry data updated.

India's COVID-19 caseload crosses 82 lakh-mark

India's COVID-19 caseload crosses 82 lakh-mark

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

A total of 75,44,798 people have recuperated from COVID-19 so far, taking the national recovery rate to 91.68 per cent, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.49 per cent.

COVID-19: India records 12,194 new cases

COVID-19: India records 12,194 new cases

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,06,11,731 which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 97.31 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.43 per cent.

3.43 lakh new COVID-19 cases in India, 4,000 deaths in 24 hours

3.43 lakh new COVID-19 cases in India, 4,000 deaths in 24 hours

Rediff.com14 May 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 2,00,79,599, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.09 per cent, the data stated.

Fresh COVID-19 cases remain below 45k; tally nears 80 lakh

Fresh COVID-19 cases remain below 45k; tally nears 80 lakh

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The country's COVID-19 caseload mounted to 79,90,322 with 43,893 fresh cases being reported in a day, while the death toll climbed to 1,20,010 with 508 new fatalities, the ministry data updated at 8 am showed.

India logs 3.62 lakh new Covid cases; 4,120 new deaths

India logs 3.62 lakh new Covid cases; 4,120 new deaths

Rediff.com13 May 2021

The active cases have increased to 37,10,525 comprising 15.65 per cent of the total infections.

India records 54,366 fresh Covid-19 cases in 1 day

India records 54,366 fresh Covid-19 cases in 1 day

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

As per the Indian Council of Medical Research the number of samples tested for COVID-19 has crossed the 10-crore mark in the country.

India's Covid death toll crosses 3-lakh mark; new cases dip to 2.22 lakh

India's Covid death toll crosses 3-lakh mark; new cases dip to 2.22 lakh

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The death toll climbed to 3,03,720 with 4,454 daily deaths, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India's Covid-19 caseload below 9 lakh for 4th day in a row

India's Covid-19 caseload below 9 lakh for 4th day in a row

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

India's Covid-19 tally went past the 71 lakh mark with 66,732 fresh cases, while the number of people who have recuperated has crossed 61 lakh, pushing the recovery rate to 86.36 per cent, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

Bharat Biotech's Covaxin vaccine cleared by special panel

Bharat Biotech's Covaxin vaccine cleared by special panel

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Covaxin has been indigenously developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research.

3.52 lakh new Covid cases, 2812 deaths: New daily high for India

3.52 lakh new Covid cases, 2812 deaths: New daily high for India

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,43,04,382.

3.32 lakh Covid cases, 2,263 deaths - India's new daily high

3.32 lakh Covid cases, 2,263 deaths - India's new daily high

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

The active cases increased to 24,28,616 comprising 14.93 per cent of the total infections.

India reports another low in daily COVID-19 cases

India reports another low in daily COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,02,28,753, pushing the national COVID-19 recovery rate to 96.66 per cent.

Obama effect: ICAR plans agri campaign

Obama effect: ICAR plans agri campaign

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Taking a tour of the Agriculture and Food Security Expo at St Xavier's College in Mumbai on Sunday, Obama had displayed a keen interest in the products on display and asked entrepreneurs to take their 'remarkable' work around the world.

India's COVID-19 caseload races past 62 lakh

India's COVID-19 caseload races past 62 lakh

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The nation recorded a spike of 80,472 new cases and 1,179 deaths reported in the last 24 hours.

India's Covid tally tops 59 lakh with 85,362 new cases

India's Covid tally tops 59 lakh with 85,362 new cases

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

The data updated at 8 am on Saturday showed that the coronavirus caseload has risen to 59,03,932 with 85,362 infections being reported in a day, while the death toll mounted to 93,379 after 1,089 people succumbed to the disease in 24 hours.

India reports 18,139 new Covid cases, 234 deaths

India reports 18,139 new Covid cases, 234 deaths

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The active COVID-19 caseload remained below three lakh for the 18th consecutive day.

India's COVID-19 recoveries cross 1 crore-mark

India's COVID-19 recoveries cross 1 crore-mark

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The number of active COVID-19 cases remained below three lakh for the 17th consecutive day.

India records daily high of 1,52,879 Covid-19 cases

India records daily high of 1,52,879 Covid-19 cases

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

The active cases breached the 11-lakh mark for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic.

India records lowest daily Covid cases in over 6 months

India records lowest daily Covid cases in over 6 months

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

There are 2,31,036 active coronavirus infections in the country which comprises 2.23 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

'After the devastation of Covid, I had expected a higher budget for health'

'After the devastation of Covid, I had expected a higher budget for health'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'...to address the serious faultlines that had got exposed during the pandemic.' 'If the economy is looking up this year, we could have been allocated an increase of at least 20%.'

India's new daily Covid cases remain below 30,000

India's new daily Covid cases remain below 30,000

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 98,83,461 pushing the national recovery rate to 96.08 per cent.

India records 96,982 new COVID-19 cases, 446 deaths

India records 96,982 new COVID-19 cases, 446 deaths

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections in India remained above 90,000 for the third consecutive day taking the nationwide COVID-19 tally of cases to 1,26,86,049, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Tuesday.

DU to drop Pak poet Mohammed Iqbal who penned 'saare jahan se achha'

DU to drop Pak poet Mohammed Iqbal who penned 'saare jahan se achha'

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The university's academic council in a meeting on Friday had passed a motion for the removal of the chapter titled Modern Indian Political Thought.

Why India is worried about EU's draft due diligence law

Why India is worried about EU's draft due diligence law

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

It aims at tackling issues such as child labour, mistreatment of workers, and denial of basic wages, among others. There will also be penalties for non-compliance.

India reports 68,020 Covid cases, 291 deaths in 24 hrs

India reports 68,020 Covid cases, 291 deaths in 24 hrs

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

India saw 68,020 new coronavirus cases in a span of 24 hours, the highest single-day rise so far this year, taking the country's COVID-19 tally to above 1.20 crore, according to Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

India's active Covid cases lowest in 243 days, recovery rate at 98.20%

India's active Covid cases lowest in 243 days, recovery rate at 98.20%

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

With 16,156 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 3,42,31,809, while the active cases declined to 1,60,989, the lowest in 243 days, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday.

JNU gets its first woman Vice Chancellor in Santishree Pandit

JNU gets its first woman Vice Chancellor in Santishree Pandit

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The 59-year-old Pandit is also an alumna of JNU where she pursued her MPhil as well as PhD in International Relations.

China Does Not Understand Indian Democracy

China Does Not Understand Indian Democracy

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

In democratic India, a citizen can be a patriot and at the same time be critical of the government, unlike China which promulgated a national security law in Hong Kong prescribing patriotism to contest elections, observes Rup Narayan Das.

UPA to offer secular education

UPA to offer secular education

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

President A P J Abdul Kalam on Monday said the government would take steps to remove 'communalisation' of the school syllabus that occurred in recent years.

With 36,604 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally nears 95 lakh

With 36,604 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally nears 95 lakh

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 94,99,413, with 36,604 new infections being reported in a day, while the death toll climbed to 1,38,122 with 501 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India to see 'significantly' higher number of heatwaves from Apr-Jun

India to see 'significantly' higher number of heatwaves from Apr-Jun

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Above-normal heatwave days are predicted in most parts of central, east and northwest India during this period.

Oxygen supply up by nearly 4 times from Feb to April: Govt sources

Oxygen supply up by nearly 4 times from Feb to April: Govt sources

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The health ministry further informed that in addition to 162 plants already sanctioned, the states have requested Centre for more than 100 such additional plants which are also being sanctioned.

India's COVID-19 tally nears 94 lakh with 41,810 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally nears 94 lakh with 41,810 new cases

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 93,92,919 with 41,810 new infections being reported in a day, while the death toll climbed to 1,36,696 with 496 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

COVID-19: Govt bans export of anti-malarial drug

COVID-19: Govt bans export of anti-malarial drug

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Balram Bhargava had on Monday recommended the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating healthcare workers handling suspected or confirmed coronavirus cases.

India's COVID-19 tally breaches 91-lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally breaches 91-lakh mark

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The national recovery rate was recorded 93.68 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.46 per cent.

With 45,209 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally rises to 90.95 lakh

With 45,209 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally rises to 90.95 lakh

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

The total recoveries have surged to 85,21,617, pushing the national recovery rate to 93.69 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate has declined to 1.46 per cent.

After 41 days, India's daily Covid cases fall below 2 lakh

After 41 days, India's daily Covid cases fall below 2 lakh

Rediff.com25 May 2021

A total of 1,96,427 new coronavirus infections were reported in a day, the lowest in around 41 days, while the death toll climbed to 3,07,231 with 3,511 fresh fatalities, the lowest in 21 days, the data updated at 8 am showed.