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India records this year's biggest spike of 93,249 COVID-19 cases

India records this year's biggest spike of 93,249 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

India on Sunday recorded 93,249 new coronavirus infections, the highest single-day rise so far this year, which took the total COVID-19 cases to 1,24,85,509, according to Union health ministry data.

119 terrorists killed in J&K in 2019

119 terrorists killed in J&K in 2019

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The number of local youth joining militancy has shown a declining trend during the current year. Check out information revealed by ministers in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

India records 13,742 new COVID-19 cases, 104 fatalities

India records 13,742 new COVID-19 cases, 104 fatalities

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

India's total tally of COVID-19 cases surged to 1,10,30,176 with 13,742 new infections, while the recoveries have surged to 1,07,26,702, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

India's active COVID-19 tally rises to 19,719

India's active COVID-19 tally rises to 19,719

Rediff.com5 May 2022

The active cases constitute 0.05 per cent of the total infections.

India's active Covid cases tally continues to drop

India's active Covid cases tally continues to drop

Rediff.com20 May 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,24,323 with 20 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India's active COVID-19 cases increase to 1,50,055

India's active COVID-19 cases increase to 1,50,055

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

India's total tally of COVID-19 cases surpassed 1.10 crore with 14,199 new infections being reported in a day, while active cases registered an increase for the fifth consecutive day, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

India sees single-day rise of 2,323 COVID-19 cases

India sees single-day rise of 2,323 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,25,94,801. The case fatality rate stood at 1.22 per cent, it said.

COVID-19: India records 12,899 new cases

COVID-19: India records 12,899 new cases

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

There are 1,55,025 active coronavirus infections in the country which comprise 1.44 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

India's Covid positivity rate over 3% after 4 months

India's Covid positivity rate over 3% after 4 months

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

An increase of 3,482 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

COVID-19 caseload in India climbs to 93,09,787

COVID-19 caseload in India climbs to 93,09,787

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

There are 4,55,555 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 4.89 per cent of the total caseload.

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.

COVID: India records highest 1-day rise of 2,61,500 cases

COVID: India records highest 1-day rise of 2,61,500 cases

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Registering a steady increase for the 39th day in a row, the active cases stand at 18,01,316, comprising 12.18 per cent of the total infections.

India's active COVID-19 cases climb to 1,14,475

India's active COVID-19 cases climb to 1,14,475

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,25,242 with 19 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

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.

Hepatitis death toll hits 34 in Gujarat

Hepatitis death toll hits 34 in Gujarat

Rediff.com21 Feb 2009

Hepatitis claimed the lives of two more persons in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district on Saturday, taking the death toll to 34, district health officials said. "Two deaths were reported today and five more patients of Hepatitis-D were admitted in the district hospitals. The condition of 50 patients is reported to be critical," district health officials said. The state government will urge the Medical Council of India to cancel the registration of seven doctors," they said.

MCI accuses Centre of bypassing it

MCI accuses Centre of bypassing it

Rediff.com9 Sep 2003

The Medical Council of India alleged the Centre gave recognition to certain medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh without consulting it.

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 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.

India records over 13,000 Covid cases after 113 days

India records over 13,000 Covid cases after 113 days

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,26,90,845.

COVID-19: India records 12,286 infections, 91 fatalities

COVID-19: India records 12,286 infections, 91 fatalities

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

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

COVID-19: India records 11,427 new cases, 117 fatalities

COVID-19: India records 11,427 new cases, 117 fatalities

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The COVID-19 active cases remained below 2 lakh for the 13th consecutive day.

'Amit Shah was told India has lost 26 of 65 patrolling points in Ladakh'

'Amit Shah was told India has lost 26 of 65 patrolling points in Ladakh'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

'Our villagers used to go up to Finger 4 and Finger 6, but today the Chinese are there.' 'Since April 2020, Chinese troops have blocked Indian troops from reaching at least ten patrolling points running from the Depsang plains in the north to Pangong Tso lake in the south.'

Active COVID-19 cases in India continue to rise

Active COVID-19 cases in India continue to rise

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,24,636 with six fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Why India's gig workforce is still outside purview of basic benefits

Why India's gig workforce is still outside purview of basic benefits

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

If you have seen Zwigato, Param Kumar's story will sound familiar. Laid off from his job as a repairman at a Gurugram-based water purifier provider, he now delivers groceries and food for a mobile-based delivery app, in Delhi. Kumar, who started making deliveries last August, told Business Standard that he is working longer hours than his older salaried job as an RO repairman, and has no paid leaves or health insurance. Kumar is part of India's estimated 7.7 million-strong force of gig workers.

COVID-19: India records 9,309 cases, 78 fresh fatalities

COVID-19: India records 9,309 cases, 78 fresh fatalities

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, 20,47,89,784 samples have been tested up to February 11 with 7,65,944 samples being tested on Thursday.

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 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.

India records 18,177 new COVID-19 cases

India records 18,177 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

The death toll climbed to 1,49,435 with the novel coronavirus virus claiming 217 lives in a span of 24 hours in the country.

India registers 21,822 new COVID-19 cases

India registers 21,822 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The death toll increased to 1,48,738 with 299 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 98,60,280 pushing the national recovery rate to 96.04 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.45 per cent.

India reports 3,205 new COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths

India reports 3,205 new COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.98 per cent while the weekly figure was recorded at 0.76 per cent, the ministry said.

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.

COVID-19: India records highest single-day spike this year

COVID-19: India records highest single-day spike this year

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

The daily rise in infections (39,726) was the highest recorded in 110 days, while the death toll increased to 1,59,370 with 154 daily new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Masters programme in public health

Masters programme in public health

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

National Institute of Communicable Diseases, Directorate General of Health Services, invites applications for admission to its two-year Master of Public Health (Field Epidemiology) programme

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 logs 14,830 new Covid cases, active tally falls

India logs 14,830 new Covid cases, active tally falls

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,26,110 with 36 new fatalities being recorded.

Failure to end Ukraine war shows UNSC's dysfunctional system: UNGA chief

Failure to end Ukraine war shows UNSC's dysfunctional system: UNGA chief

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

On Monday, Korosi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri with an overall focus on pressing global issues including those related to the UN.

Influenza A subtype behind rise in cough, fever cases across country

Influenza A subtype behind rise in cough, fever cases across country

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The H3N2, which has been in wide circulation for the past two-three months, causes more hospitalisations than other subtypes, said ICMR scientists who keep a close watch on ailments caused by respiratory viruses through the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratories network.

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 new daily high of over 3.86 lakh cases

COVID-19: India records new daily high of over 3.86 lakh cases

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Registering a steady increase, the active cases have increased to 31,70,228 comprising 16.90 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has further dropped to 81.99 per cent.

Madras HC quashes TN order to reserve MBBS seats for state board students, calls it 'bad in law'

Madras HC quashes TN order to reserve MBBS seats for state board students, calls it 'bad in law'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Justice K Ravichandrababu held that the impugned reservation was bad in law and violated Article 14 of the Constitution (Equality before law).