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India records 56,211 fresh COVID-19 cases

India records 56,211 fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,13,93,021.

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.

COVID-19 surge: India records 59,118 cases, 257 deaths

COVID-19 surge: India records 59,118 cases, 257 deaths

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

India saw 59,118 new coronavirus infections in a day, the highest single day rise so far this year, taking the nationwide COVID-19 tally to 1,18,46,652, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Friday.

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.

Should My Son Work In A Reputed Firm Or A Start-Up?

Should My Son Work In A Reputed Firm Or A Start-Up?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

rediffGURU Nayagam PP counsels students and aspiring professionals on how to pick the right courses and scale up in your career.

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'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 climbs to 1,12,44,786

India's Covid tally climbs to 1,12,44,786

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The death toll due to the viral disease has gone up to 1,57,930 in the country with 77 more fatalities, the ministry's data updated at 8 am showed.

India reports over 18k Covid cases for 3rd consecutive day

India reports over 18k Covid cases for 3rd consecutive day

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,08,82,798 which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 96.91 per cent, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.41 per cent.

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's COVID-19 cases surpass 1.11 crore

India's COVID-19 cases surpass 1.11 crore

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The active cases further increased to 1,68,627, which comprises 1.52 per cent of the total infections, as per the data.

India records 16,738 new Covid cases; goes past 15k after a month

India records 16,738 new Covid cases; goes past 15k after a month

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

A total 16,738 infections were reported in a day, while the death toll increased to 1,56,705 with 138 daily new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

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.

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's COVID-19 tally tops 52 lakh with 96,424 new cases; toll 84,372

India's COVID-19 tally tops 52 lakh with 96,424 new cases; toll 84,372

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 52,14,677, while the death toll climbed to 84,372 with the virus claiming 1,174 lives in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

COVID-19: India records 14,545 new cases, 163 fatalities

COVID-19: India records 14,545 new cases, 163 fatalities

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, 19,01,48,024 samples have been tested up to January 21 with 8,00,242 samples being tested on Thursday.

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 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.

India records lowest COVID-19 cases in 7 months

India records lowest COVID-19 cases in 7 months

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,01,11,294 pushing the national COVID-19 recovery rate to 96.49 per cent.

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 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 records 16,504 new COVID-19 cases, 214 deaths

India records 16,504 new COVID-19 cases, 214 deaths

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The COVID-19 active caseload remained below 3 lakh for the 14th consecutive day.

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.

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.

At 4205, India records its highest 1-day Covid deaths

At 4205, India records its highest 1-day Covid deaths

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The active cases have reduced to 37,04,099 comprising 15.87 per cent of the total infections.

Russia seeks Indian help in manufacturing COVID-19 vaccine

Russia seeks Indian help in manufacturing COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

According to government sources, the matter was discussed by the national expert group on vaccine administration for COVID-19 in its last meeting held on August 22.

Centre to hold meet amid massive Covid spike in China, elsewhere

Centre to hold meet amid massive Covid spike in China, elsewhere

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The minister will review the COVID-19 situation at 11:30 am on Wednesday 'considering the international scenario', they said.

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 records 3,68,147 new Covid cases, 3,417 deaths

India records 3,68,147 new Covid cases, 3,417 deaths

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Registering a steady increase, the active cases have increased to 34,13,642 comprising 17.13 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 81.77 per cent.

India adds over 3.60 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases

India adds over 3.60 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease is 1,48,17,371, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.12 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

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'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.

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.

With 3.14 lakh new Covid cases, India records world's biggest-ever spike

With 3.14 lakh new Covid cases, India records world's biggest-ever spike

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

A total of 3,14,835 fresh infections were registered in a span of 24 hours, while the death toll increased to 1,84,657 with a record 2,104 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

ICMR claim to launch COVID-19 vaccine by Aug 15 unscientific gaffe: Sibal

ICMR claim to launch COVID-19 vaccine by Aug 15 unscientific gaffe: Sibal

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The comments of the Congress leader came after ICMR DG Balram Bhargava's letter to Bharat Biotech and principal investigators of medical colleges to complete the trial procedure of indigenous COVID-19 vaccine in a fast track method so that results of a clinical trial can be launched by August 15.

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.

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 reports over 1.45 lakh new COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

India reports over 1.45 lakh new COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

With a record 1,45,384 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally has climbed to 1,32,05,926, the health ministry said.

'Hypertension is leading cause of death in urban areas'

'Hypertension is leading cause of death in urban areas'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

In this exclusive interview with Rediff.com's Shobha Warrier from Jaipur, Dr Gupta talks about the study and what the urban population to do to fight hypertension.