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Cong faces 'real threat' from AAP for leading opposition camp

Cong faces 'real threat' from AAP for leading opposition camp

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Political analysts say the road to the 2024 polls for the Congress is going to get tougher as it is a party that is 'in the ICU' and cannot be revived with quick-fix solutions.

4 COVID-19 patients die at hosp; oxygen shortage alleged

4 COVID-19 patients die at hosp; oxygen shortage alleged

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

The kin of the deceased created a ruckus at the entrance of the hospital alleging that the shortage of oxygen killed the four patients

PHOTOS: Devotees throng places of worship after 2 months

PHOTOS: Devotees throng places of worship after 2 months

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

As per Centre's standard operating procedures, sanitisers were kept at the entrance while masks and social distancing was compulsory for the devotees. Some places of worship also conducted thermal screening of all devotees.

US with India in efforts to defend sovereignty: Pompeo

US with India in efforts to defend sovereignty: Pompeo

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Severely critical of China, Pompeo, cited killing of Indian Army personnel in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh in a clash with the Chinese military, and asserted that both India and the US are taking steps to strengthen cooperation against all threats and not just those posed by the Chinese Communist Party.

More farmers pour into protest site at Ghazipur border

More farmers pour into protest site at Ghazipur border

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

The Bharatiya Kisan Union-led protest against the Centre's new farm laws in Ghaziabad looked like it was going slim on Thursday but more protesters have joined the stir, following a mahapanchayat of farmers on Saturday in Muzaffarnagar, while supporters also joined in from Haryana and Rajasthan districts.

India can store vaccines at low temp: Govt tells SC

India can store vaccines at low temp: Govt tells SC

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

India has the capacity to store vaccines that may require a lower temperature in the range of -15 to -20 degrees Celsius and there are over 29,000 cold chain points (CCPs) across the country where vaccines are stored at the recommended temperatures, the Centre has told the Supreme Court.

Vajpayee cremated with state honours, daughter lights funeral pyre

Vajpayee cremated with state honours, daughter lights funeral pyre

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Vajpayee's ashes will be immersed in rivers in all the districts in Uttar Pradesh -- his karmabhoomi.

With over 1.90 lakh cases, India now 7th worst-hit nation by COVID-19

With over 1.90 lakh cases, India now 7th worst-hit nation by COVID-19

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The US is the worst-affected country in terms of cases with 17,16,078 infections.

Nothing yielded from Oppn meet at Pawar's residence: Sena

Nothing yielded from Oppn meet at Pawar's residence: Sena

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

The Sena also suggested that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should join Pawar's effort to unite the Opposition, only then can a consolidated front gain real strength.

More farmers from Punjab head for Delhi to join tractor parade

More farmers from Punjab head for Delhi to join tractor parade

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

Farmer unions protesting the Centre's three farm laws had said they would go ahead with their tractor parade in Delhi on Republic Day.

Second round of sero survey begins in Mumbai

Second round of sero survey begins in Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The study will provide information about the spread of the infection and also throw light on herd immunity.

Farmers' protest: Take these routes to enter, exit Delhi

Farmers' protest: Take these routes to enter, exit Delhi

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

The Delhi Traffic Police took to Twitter to inform commuters about alternative routes open for travelling to the neighbouring states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

Farmer leaders call for maximum participation in 'Bharat Bandh'

Farmer leaders call for maximum participation in 'Bharat Bandh'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Farmer leaders at the border also welcomed the support extended by a number of political parties and called upon all others to come forward and support the 'Bharat Bandh' on Tuesday.

India's COVID-19 fatality rate drops to 2.07%

India's COVID-19 fatality rate drops to 2.07%

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Focused implementation of 'test, track, treat' strategy by the Union and state and Union Territory governments, ramped up hospital infrastructure and testing facilities, and emphasis on treatment of the hospitalised patients through the standard of care protocol advised by the Centre have effectively ensured that mortality of COVID-19 patients is contained, the ministry said.

Of Delhi victims, 13 died from gunshot injuries: Police

Of Delhi victims, 13 died from gunshot injuries: Police

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

'As per the report available..., 35 persons have succumbed to injuries inflicted on them during riots (till Tuesday)...22 persons have died due to severe injuries'

Gen Rawat a strong proponent of defence ties: US

Gen Rawat a strong proponent of defence ties: US

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

General Bipin Rawat, India's first Chief of Defence Staff who died in a tragic helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu, was an exceptional leader, a valued partner and a strong proponent of US-India defence ties and helped deepen the bilateral strategic partnership, top US officials have said.

Delhi, Tamil Nadu revive fine for not wearing masks

Delhi, Tamil Nadu revive fine for not wearing masks

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Within three weeks of lifting its mask mandate, the Delhi government on Friday made masks mandatory at public places with immediate effect, and imposed a fine of Rs 500 for any violation as coronavirus cases rise in the city again.

Delhi govt vs Bharat Biotech over Covaxin supply

Delhi govt vs Bharat Biotech over Covaxin supply

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Bharat Biotech said that it is disheartening to listen to some states complaining about company's intentions regarding supply of COVID vaccine Covaxin.

India celebrates Lohri, gears up for Makar Sankranti

India celebrates Lohri, gears up for Makar Sankranti

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Festivals of Lohri and Bhogi were celebrated in various parts of the country with fervour on Wednesday while Indians geared up for Makar Sankranti on Thursday.

COVID spreading at fast pace, next 4 weeks critical: Centre

COVID spreading at fast pace, next 4 weeks critical: Centre

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr V K Paul said the pandemic situation in the country worsened with a sharp rise in cases and a large part of the population is still susceptible to the virus.

'Expect things to get normal for multiplexes by Q4FY22'

'Expect things to get normal for multiplexes by Q4FY22'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

'Multiplexes will thrive by Q4 if 100% capacity is restored and a third Covid wave doesn't happen.'

India records 3.66 lakh fresh Covid cases, 3,754 deaths

India records 3.66 lakh fresh Covid cases, 3,754 deaths

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The number of active cases of the coronavirus infection in the country has gone up to 37,45,237, accounting for 16.53 per cent of its total caseload, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 82.39 per cent.

Govt SOPs on treating Covid in kids prohibits use of remdesivir

Govt SOPs on treating Covid in kids prohibits use of remdesivir

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The government has come out with comprehensive guidelines for the management of COVID-19 among children in which Remdesivir has not been recommended and rational use of HRCT imaging has been suggested.

India reports over 62,000 COVID-19 cases

India reports over 62,000 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

Registering a steady increase for the 17th day in row, the active cases have increased to 4,52,647 comprising 3.80 per cent of the total infections, while the recovery rate has further dropped to 94.85 per cent, the data stated.

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.

Parliament ready for first-of-its-kind monsoon session

Parliament ready for first-of-its-kind monsoon session

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

In run-up to the session, while over 4,000 people including MPs and staff have been tested for COVID-19, most parliamentary operations have been digitalized, entire premises sanitised and doors made touch-free.

PHOTOS: The biggies who flashed inked finger in Phase 6

PHOTOS: The biggies who flashed inked finger in Phase 6

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Polling was held on Sunday for 59 Lok Sabha seats in the sixth and penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls. Elections are being held in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, 10 seats in Haryana, eights constituencies each in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal, seven seats in Delhi and four in Jharkhand. Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

Delhi riots: 'He went to buy milk and never returned'

Delhi riots: 'He went to buy milk and never returned'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

The 27-year-old rickshawpuller, who lived in Brijpuri, was killed in the riots on last Tuesday, as he stepped out of his home to buy milk for his kids.

Offer to suspend farm laws still stands: PM at all-party meet

Offer to suspend farm laws still stands: PM at all-party meet

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Modi told the leaders that Tomar was just a phone call away for protesting farmers and the agriculture minister had conveyed the same to farmer leaders earlier this month.

J P Nadda appointed as working president of BJP

J P Nadda appointed as working president of BJP

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The decision by BJP's highest decision-making body was announced by former party president and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh after the meeting, which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah.

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

PHOTOS: Theatres open after 7 months in COVID-19 shadow

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

It was a quiet reopening with few people venturing warily to watch a mix of regional, English and Hindi reruns such as "Chhichhore", "Thappad", "Tanhaji" and "The Spy".

India's Covid tally tops 76.5 lakh with 54,044 new cases

India's Covid tally tops 76.5 lakh with 54,044 new cases

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

As many as 67,95,103 people have recuperated from the disease so far pushing the national recovery rate to 88.81 per cent while the case fatality rate due COVID-19 has dropped to 1.51 per cent.

Concerned by CBI's requests pending with states: SC

Concerned by CBI's requests pending with states: SC

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

A bench of Justices S K Kaul and M M Sundresh referred to the affidavit filed by the CBI Director in pursuance to the top court's earlier direction asking to apprise it about the steps to be taken to strengthen their prosecution unit, the bottlenecks, and also about conviction rate in matters probed by the agency.

Indians celebrate Independence Day

Indians celebrate Independence Day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Soaked in patriotism, Indians marked the country's 71st Independence Day with the tricolour fluttering high and the national anthem reverberating at various spots across the nation.

Maharashtra, Delhi among 9 states with bird flu

Maharashtra, Delhi among 9 states with bird flu

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Seven other states - Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat - had earlier confirmed Avian Influenza

Bird flu outbreak reported in 7 states now

Bird flu outbreak reported in 7 states now

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Besides Uttar Pradesh, the other six states where bird flu is confirmed are Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat.

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.

Delhi hospitals still on 'beg and borrow' mode for oxygen

Delhi hospitals still on 'beg and borrow' mode for oxygen

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Hospitals in the national capital continued to grapple with a shortage of oxygen, saying they are still operating on the "beg and borrow" mode, while three of them also raised the issue before the Delhi high court on Monday, stating they were not receiving enough supplies.

Pawar hosts 2-hr 'non-political' meet of Oppn leaders

Pawar hosts 2-hr 'non-political' meet of Oppn leaders

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Leaders of several opposition parties including the Trinamool Congress, the Samajwadi Party, the Aam Aadmi Party, the Rashtriya Lok Dal and the Left assembled at Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar's residence in New Delhi on Tuesday and discussed various issues facing the country, amid intense speculation about the possibility of a third front against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.