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India reports 13,203 new COVID-19 cases

India reports 13,203 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

With this, the total coronavirus cases in the country have risen to 1,06,67,736 including 1,84,182 active cases and 1,03,30,084 total discharges. However, the total death toll in the country due to the infection mounted to 1,53,470 including the new deaths.

COVID-19: India logs 2,59,170 fresh cases

COVID-19: India logs 2,59,170 fresh cases

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,31,08,582, while the case fatality rate has further dropped to 1.18 per cent, the data stated.

COVID 19: Total cases in India 86,36,011; recovery rate 92.79%

COVID 19: Total cases in India 86,36,011; recovery rate 92.79%

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

At present, there are 4,94,657 active cases in the country which comprise 5.73 per cent of the total caseload

India logs record 4,14,188 new COVID-19 cases

India logs record 4,14,188 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com7 May 2021

The death toll has increased to 2,34,083 with 3,915 fatalities being reported in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

COVID-19: India records 50,356 fresh infections, 577 deaths

COVID-19: India records 50,356 fresh infections, 577 deaths

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

The number of active cases of COVID-19 remained below 6 lakh for the ninth consecutive day.

COVID-19: India registers 24,712 fresh cases

COVID-19: India registers 24,712 fresh cases

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The COVID-19 active caseload remained below 3 lakh for the third consecutive day.

Amit Shah digs up Chinese embassy donation to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation

Amit Shah digs up Chinese embassy donation to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

No one can capture an inch of Indian land till the Narendra Modi government is in power, Home Minister Amit Shah said Tuesday and claimed the actual reason behind the Congress disrupting Lok Sabha proceedings was not the clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers but a question on the cancellation of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registration of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation.

India records 3.23 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases

India records 3.23 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,45,56,209 while the case fatality rate has further dropped to 1.12 per cent, the data stated.

India records lowest daily new Covid tally in 8 months

India records lowest daily new Covid tally in 8 months

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The COVID-19 active caseload remained below two lakh for the 14th consecutive day.

36,370 new Covid cases in India, lowest 1-day tally in over 3 months

36,370 new Covid cases in India, lowest 1-day tally in over 3 months

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

A total of 72,01,070 people have recuperated from COVID-19 so far, pushing the national recovery rate to 90.62 per cent while the case fatality rate stands at 1.50 per cent.

India's daily COVID-19 count falls to 45,148

India's daily COVID-19 count falls to 45,148

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The number of total active COVID-19 cases stood at 6,53,717.

India's active Covid cases drop to 19,137 in 24 hrs, 20 more succumb

India's active Covid cases drop to 19,137 in 24 hrs, 20 more succumb

Rediff.com3 May 2022

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

1.61 lakh new Covid cases in India, 1.36 cr total cases

1.61 lakh new Covid cases in India, 1.36 cr total cases

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Registering a steady increase for the 34th day in a row, the number of active cases rose to 12,64,698, or 9.24 per cent of the total infections.

COVID-19 caseload in India rises to 72,39,389

COVID-19 caseload in India rises to 72,39,389

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

For six days in a row the active cases of COVID-19 remained below 9 lakh.

New COVID-19 cases in India drop to below 60k

New COVID-19 cases in India drop to below 60k

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

For the fifth day in a row, the active cases of COVID-19 remained below 9 lakh.

Free Covid booster for below 60 from July 15

Free Covid booster for below 60 from July 15

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

So far, less than 1 per cent of the target population of 77 crore in the 18-59 age group have been administered the precaution dose.

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.

India records 15,590 fresh COVID-19 cases

India records 15,590 fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,01,62,738 pushing the national COVID-19 recovery rate to 96.53 per cent.

India's cancer cases likely to jump to 15.7 lakh by 2025

India's cancer cases likely to jump to 15.7 lakh by 2025

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The preventive aspect of cancer is strengthened under comprehensive primary healthcare through the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre scheme by the promotion of wellness activities and targeted communication at the community level.

India records an all-time high of over 1 lakh Covid cases in 24 hrs

India records an all-time high of over 1 lakh Covid cases in 24 hrs

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Coronavirus cases in India hit a record daily high since the the outbreak of the pandemic with 1,03,558 new infections pushing the nationwide COVID-19 tally to 1,25,89,067, according to the Union health ministry data.

COVID-19: India reports highest single-day spike since October

COVID-19: India reports highest single-day spike since October

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The death toll increased to 1,62,927 with 459 daily new fatalities, the highest in around 116 days.

With 70,589 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally reaches 61,45,292

With 70,589 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally reaches 61,45,292

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, 7,31,10,041 samples have been tested up to September 28 for COVID-19. Out of these 11,42,811 samples were tested on Monday.

Govt invites tender for delivery of Covid jabs by drones

Govt invites tender for delivery of Covid jabs by drones

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

However, the tender criteria demands that an entity must be eligible to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations in order to become eligible. Currently, no drone companies are eligible to do BVLOS operations, reports Arindam Majumder.

India reports 16,135 new COVID-19 cases, 24 deaths

India reports 16,135 new COVID-19 cases, 24 deaths

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

India logged 16,135 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,35,18,564, while the active cases increased to 1,13,864, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

With spike of 75,083 cases, India's COVID count crosses 55-lakh

With spike of 75,083 cases, India's COVID count crosses 55-lakh

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

There are 9,75,861 active cases of the coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 17.54 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

COVID-19: India records 14,264 new cases

COVID-19: India records 14,264 new cases

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Daily COVID-19 cases in India registered an increase for the fourth consecutive day with the country recording 14,264 new cases, taking the total tally of cases to 1,09,91,651, according to Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

India records 11,649 new COVID-19 cases

India records 11,649 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,06,21,220 which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 97.29 per cent, while the COVID-19case fatality rate stands at 1.43 per cent.

With 26,567 new cases, India's Covid tally crosses 97 lakh

With 26,567 new cases, India's Covid tally crosses 97 lakh

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The COVID-19 active caseload remained below 4 lakh for the second consecutive day.

COVID-19: Hardik Pandya salutes medical staff, emergency personnel

COVID-19: Hardik Pandya salutes medical staff, emergency personnel

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

In the video, Hardik along with the family members is seen saluting the medical staff and other emergency personnel for their efforts.

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.

What Ails India's Civil Service

What Ails India's Civil Service

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'A large portion of youngsters who aspire to join the civil services are not motivated by the spirit of public service and idealism of which the civil services offer in abundance.' 'When they join the mandarin club they look for the loaves and fishes of office, rather than make a difference and wipe what Mahatma Gandhi called 'every tear from every Indian',' points out Rup Narayan Das.

IMD warns of heat spike in northwest, central, east India for 5 days

IMD warns of heat spike in northwest, central, east India for 5 days

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Northwest, central and east India are predicted to record maximum temperatures three to five degrees above normal over the next five days, the India meteorological department (IMD) said on Thursday.

COVID-19: India records 12,408 new cases

COVID-19: India records 12,408 new cases

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The COVID-19 active caseload remained below 2 lakh.

India reports 44,489 new COVID-19 cases, tally at 92.66 lakh

India reports 44,489 new COVID-19 cases, tally at 92.66 lakh

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The COVID-19 active caseload has risen to 4,52,344, an increase of 7,598 cases from Wednesday, even though it remained below 5 lakh for the 16th consecutive day.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 24 lakh with 64,553 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally tops 24 lakh with 64,553 new cases

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

With 17,51,555 people defeating the disease, the recovery rate has surged to 71.17 per cent.

India sees record one-day spike of 66,999 Covid cases

India sees record one-day spike of 66,999 Covid cases

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The death toll due to COVID-19 climbed to 47,033 with 942 people succumbing to the disease in the last 24 hours, health ministry data updated at 8 am showed.

ICMR approves TB machines for COVID-19 testing

ICMR approves TB machines for COVID-19 testing

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The ICMR has validated 'TruenatTM beta CoV test on TruelabTM workstation' and has recommended it as a screening test,the apex health research body said on Friday.

COVID-19: India logs 2,73,810 new cases in single day

COVID-19: India logs 2,73,810 new cases in single day

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The total tally of COVID-19 cases mounted to 1,50,61,919 and the death toll increased to 1,78,769 with a record 1,619 daily new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Omicron: 200 Million Indians Yet To Be Vaccinated

Omicron: 200 Million Indians Yet To Be Vaccinated

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

We need to give a booster shot to all our frontline workers first as if they fall victim to Omicron, the health system will collapse, points out Ramesh Menon.

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 2-cr mark with over 3.5L new cases

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 2-cr mark with over 3.5L new cases

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Registering a steady increase, the active cases have increased to 34,47,133 comprising 17 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 81.91 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.