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India's active case decline to 93,277, lowest in 559 days

India's active case decline to 93,277, lowest in 559 days

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

The death toll mounted to 4,75,128 with the addition of 393 fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.

India reports record 4,529 Covid deaths in 1 day

India reports record 4,529 Covid deaths in 1 day

Rediff.com19 May 2021

India saw record 4,529 fatalities due to coronavirus in a single day pushing the COVID-19 death toll to 2,83,248, while 2,67,334 fresh infections were recorded taking the total tally of cases to 2,54,96,330, according to the Union health ministry data.

COVID-19: India reports 53 deaths in 24 hrs, positivity rate near 5%

COVID-19: India reports 53 deaths in 24 hrs, positivity rate near 5%

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

With 19,893 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,40,87,037, while the active cases dipped to 1,36,478, according to the Union health ministry data.

India reports 11,831 new COVID-19 cases, 84 deaths

India reports 11,831 new COVID-19 cases, 84 deaths

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 1,08,38,194, with 11,831 new infections, while the daily deaths fell below 100 for the fourth time this month, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

Foreign cos may beat Indian firms in vaccine race

Foreign cos may beat Indian firms in vaccine race

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Despite the best efforts of Indian vaccine makers to develop the H1N1(swine flu) vaccine, Swiss drug major Novartis and Australian vaccine maker CSL may be the first ones to bag the orders from the central government for its supply.

Over 12k Covid cases reported in a day, 78 deaths

Over 12k Covid cases reported in a day, 78 deaths

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 1,08,26,363 with 12,059 new infections being reported in a day, while the daily deaths fell below 100 for the third time this month, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday.

Covid: Centre allocates foreign aid to states, UTs

Covid: Centre allocates foreign aid to states, UTs

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The Union health ministry on Tuesday said that aid received from other countries has been distributed in different states to help deal with the rising number of COVID-19 cases.

Over 57,000 COVID-19 cases in 1 day for first time

Over 57,000 COVID-19 cases in 1 day for first time

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

The recovery rate among COVID-19 patients was recorded at 64.53 per cent, while the fatality rate further dropped to 2.15 per cent, the data stated.

US-Gambia joint probe links child deaths to Indian cough syrups

US-Gambia joint probe links child deaths to Indian cough syrups

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The report also said that in past DEG outbreaks, manufacturers have been suspected of substituting DEG in the place of more expensive, pharmaceutical-grade solvents.

India records 12,143 new Covid cases, recoveries cross 1.06 cr

India records 12,143 new Covid cases, recoveries cross 1.06 cr

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

The health ministry stressed that more than 70 per cent of the deaths occurred due to comorbidities.

India records second-biggest single-day spike; Covid-19 tally crosses 1.2 lakh

India records second-biggest single-day spike; Covid-19 tally crosses 1.2 lakh

Rediff.com21 May 2020

With 39,297 cases in total, Maharashtra remains the worst affected state in the country, followed by Tamil Nadu (13,191 cases), Gujarat (12,537 cases), and Delhi (11,088 cases).

Moderna's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in India likely next year; Pfizer ready with 5 cr doses for 2021

Moderna's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in India likely next year; Pfizer ready with 5 cr doses for 2021

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Currently, the country is using two 'made-in India' jabs -- Covishield and Covaxin -- to inoculate its billion-plus population and has administered 20 crore doses since launching the world's largest vaccination drive in mid-January. A third vaccine, Russian-made Sputnik V, has been approved by the government and is being used on a smaller scale at present.

Vaccination trial run from Jan 2, Vardhan reviews preparedness

Vaccination trial run from Jan 2, Vardhan reviews preparedness

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The senior officials of the health ministry apprised the minister on various improvements that have been made to make the pan India dry run glitch free, such as number of telephone operators has been increased to answer every possible query from the teams on the ground conducting the dry run.

India reports 2.08 lakh Covid cases, daily deaths still exceed 4,000

India reports 2.08 lakh Covid cases, daily deaths still exceed 4,000

Rediff.com26 May 2021

This is the second day in a row that the case positivity rate has remained below 10 per cent, the ministry said. The weekly positivity rate has also declined to 11.45 per cent.

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 66-lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 66-lakh mark

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

India's COVID-19 caseload went past 66 lakh, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 55,86,703, pushing the recovery rate to 84.34 per cent, according to Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

With 18,327 new infections, active COVID-19 cases rise again

With 18,327 new infections, active COVID-19 cases rise again

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

India's COVID-19 tally rose to 1,11,92,088 with over 18,000 fresh cases being reported in a span of 24 hours in the country after 36 days, while active cases registered an increase for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday and were recorded at 1,80,304, according to the Union health ministry.

India records 11,666 new COVID-19 cases

India records 11,666 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The COVID-19 active cases remained below 2 lakh for the ninth consecutive day.

India's daily Covid infections see another spike with 17,000 cases

India's daily Covid infections see another spike with 17,000 cases

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,08,26,075.

India's COVID-19 death toll tops 1 lakh; over 79k cases in 24 hrs

India's COVID-19 death toll tops 1 lakh; over 79k cases in 24 hrs

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 64,73,544 with 79,476 new infections being reported in a day, while the death toll climbed to 1,00,842 with the virus claiming 1,069 lives in a span of 24 hours, data updated at 8 am showed.

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 records 15,223 new COVID-19 cases

India records 15,223 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.44 per cent.

India's COVID-19 caseload nears 60 lakh; 49 lakh recover

India's COVID-19 caseload nears 60 lakh; 49 lakh recover

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

88,600 fresh infections were reported on Sunday. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 59,92,532, while the death toll climbed to 94,503 with 1,124 people succumbing to the disease in a span of 24 hours, data updated at 8 am showed.

India's COVID-19 tally rises to 96.44 lakh

India's COVID-19 tally rises to 96.44 lakh

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

The COVID-19 active caseload plunged to almost 4 lakh after 138 days.

CBI quizzes RG Kar ex-principal for 6th day; ED probe sought against him

CBI quizzes RG Kar ex-principal for 6th day; ED probe sought against him

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Although no fresh arrests were reported in the case, the Central Bureau of Investigation continued with its questioning of top officials of the RG Kar Hospital.

New Covid variant yet to be detected in India, say officials

New Covid variant yet to be detected in India, say officials

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium is closely tracking the new variant of COVID-19 called B.1.1.529 and its presence has not been detected in the country yet, officials said on Friday.

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.

India sees record 346,786 Covid cases, 2624 deaths

India sees record 346,786 Covid cases, 2624 deaths

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

A record single-day rise of 3,46,786 coronavirus cases pushed India's tally of infection to 1,66,10,481, while active cases crossed the 25-lakh mark, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Saturday.

Modi clubs 17 ministries

Modi clubs 17 ministries

Rediff.com28 May 2014

The 17 related ministries have been combined into seven different groups, including some infrastructure departments, in a bid to ensure synergy and better results.

India records 18,645 new COVID-19 cases, 201 deaths in 24 hrs

India records 18,645 new COVID-19 cases, 201 deaths in 24 hrs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the infection so far surged to 1,00,75,950, pushing the national COVID-19 recovery rate to 96.42 per cent, while the case fatality rate dropped to 1.44 per cent.

1 more Indian tests positive for coronavirus on Japan ship

1 more Indian tests positive for coronavirus on Japan ship

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

The Diamond Princess cruise ship arrived in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on February 3 with 3,711 passengers and crew on board, 621 people were found to be infected with the deadly coronavirus after it was diagnosed in a man who disembarked last month in Hong Kong.

India sees 3.11 lakh new COVID-19 cases, 4,077 deaths

India sees 3.11 lakh new COVID-19 cases, 4,077 deaths

Rediff.com16 May 2021

The active cases have reduced to 36,18,458 comprising 14.66 per cent of the total infections.

Daily Covid cases dip below 30,000 for third time this month

Daily Covid cases dip below 30,000 for third time this month

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 98,84,100 with 27,071 infections being reported in a day. The death toll rose to 1,43,355 with 336 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

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.

Active Covid cases decline further with 11,850 fresh infections

Active Covid cases decline further with 11,850 fresh infections

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

The coronavirus death toll climbed to 4,63,245, with 555 daily fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.

After 2 yrs, India to resume scheduled international flights from Mar 27

After 2 yrs, India to resume scheduled international flights from Mar 27

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The government has decided to restart scheduled international flight services from March 27 after a two years hiatus due to COVID-19, according to civil aviation ministry officials.

India's COVID-19 toll tops 1.50 lakh; 18,088 new cases reported

India's COVID-19 toll tops 1.50 lakh; 18,088 new cases reported

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 99,97,272 pushing the national recovery rate to 96.36 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.45 per cent.

95,735 Covid cases in biggest 1-day rise in India

95,735 Covid cases in biggest 1-day rise in India

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

There are 9,19,018 active cases in the country which comprise 20.58 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

India records 11,466 COVID-19 cases, 460 deaths

India records 11,466 COVID-19 cases, 460 deaths

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 4,61,849.

COVID-19: How to get vaccinated

COVID-19: How to get vaccinated

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

For vaccination, online registration is mandatory. Thereafter, eligible beneficiaries will be informed on their registered mobile number about the nearest vaccination facility, and the date and time of vaccination.