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India sees 25,072 new Covid cases, lowest in 160 days

India sees 25,072 new Covid cases, lowest in 160 days

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

A reduction of 19,474 cases has been recorded in the total number of active COVID-19 cases in a span of 24 hours.

10 Foods to Control Blood Sugar

10 Foods to Control Blood Sugar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Dr Smita Naram, co-founder of Ayushakti, explains how fruits like apples, guavas and cherries can help manage blood sugar levels.

Active Covid cases in India dip further with 15,906 new infections

Active Covid cases in India dip further with 15,906 new infections

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,54,269 with 561 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am. Kerala has reconciled 399 fatalities from the previous period.

India records lowest daily rise in Covid cases in 111 days

India records lowest daily rise in Covid cases in 111 days

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,03,281 with 553 daily fatalities, the lowest in around 91 days.

India's daily Covid toll 88-day low; cases below 40k

India's daily Covid toll 88-day low; cases below 40k

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The active cases have further declined to 4,82,071 and comprise 1.58 per cent of the total infections, while the national Covid recovery rate has improved to 97.11 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

At 34,457, India's new caseload remains less than 50K for 55 days

At 34,457, India's new caseload remains less than 50K for 55 days

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

A single-day rise of 34,457 Covid-19 cases pushed India's tally to 3,23,93,286 on Saturday, while the number of active cases declined to 3,61,340, the lowest in 151 days, according to Union health ministry data.

UNSC's first Covid-19 resolution backs India's stand

UNSC's first Covid-19 resolution backs India's stand

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The resolution, drafted by France and Tunisia, 'demands a general and immediate cessation of hostilities in all situations on its agenda and supports the efforts undertaken by the Secretary-General and his Special Representatives and Special Envoys'.

Sept accounted for over 41% of total COVID-19 cases in India

Sept accounted for over 41% of total COVID-19 cases in India

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

September witnessed 24,33,319 people recuperating from coronavirus infection contributing to around 46.15 per cent of the total 52,73,201 recoveries registered so far in the country.

India's active Covid cases lowest in 196 days, recovery rate at 97.86%

India's active Covid cases lowest in 196 days, recovery rate at 97.86%

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

India logged 26,727 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,37,66,707, while the active cases declined to 2,75,224, the lowest in 196 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday.

India's daily Covid cases stay below 20K-mark for second straight day

India's daily Covid cases stay below 20K-mark for second straight day

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The daily rise in coronavirus infections remained below 20,000 for the second consecutive day with 18,870 fresh cases recorded in a single day, while the active cases declined to 2,82,520, the lowest in 194 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday.

India records 35,342 Covid new cases, 483 deaths in 24 hours

India records 35,342 Covid new cases, 483 deaths in 24 hours

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The number of active cases has declined to 4,05,513, accounting for 1.3 per cent of the total caseload, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.36 per cent, the ministry's data updated at 8 am showed.

India records highest spike of 97,894 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

India records highest spike of 97,894 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 51,18,253, while the death toll climbed to 83,198 with the virus claiming 1,132 lives in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India records 45,892 new COVID-19 cases, 817 deaths

India records 45,892 new COVID-19 cases, 817 deaths

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The number of active cases comprises 1.50 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 97.18 per cent, data updated by the ministry at 8 am showed.

India records over 60,000 COVID-19 case for 1st time

India records over 60,000 COVID-19 case for 1st time

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

This was the ninth day in a row that the COVID-19 tally increased by more than 50,000.

Centre remains on high-alert for new Covid variants

Centre remains on high-alert for new Covid variants

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

COVID-19 is on the verge of becoming endemic but Indian scientists are keeping a close watch on each new variant and the government would continue to maintain a high alert, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said, underlining that the virus has managed to survive and is going to stay.

India-UK flights to remain suspended till Jan 7: Puri

India-UK flights to remain suspended till Jan 7: Puri

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The civil aviation ministry had last week suspended all flights between the European country and India from December 23 to December 31 as a mutated variant of the coronavirus was detected there.

India logs 14,348 new Covid infections, active cases lowest since Mar 2020

India logs 14,348 new Covid infections, active cases lowest since Mar 2020

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

With 14,348 people testing positive for coronavirus in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 3,42,46,157, while the active cases were recorded at 1,61,334, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Friday.

Mystery Of Indian-Born Foreign Stars

Mystery Of Indian-Born Foreign Stars

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Should we not be creating roles in India for the talented, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

India reports over 1 lakh Covid cases 2nd day in a row

India reports over 1 lakh Covid cases 2nd day in a row

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Of the 3,071 cases of Omicron variant, 1,203 have recovered or migrated, according to the data updated by the ministry at 8 am.

India's COVID-19 tally inches closer to 20 lakh with 56,282 cases

India's COVID-19 tally inches closer to 20 lakh with 56,282 cases

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The fatality rate has further dropped to 2.07 per cent, the data stated.

J&J seeks permission for trial of 1-shot Covid vaccine in India

J&J seeks permission for trial of 1-shot Covid vaccine in India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The US Food and Drug Administration had in February approved Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine that works with just one dose for emergency use.

'Some of the middle class cling to Hindutva'

'Some of the middle class cling to Hindutva'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'Religion has divided our country like it never had done.' 'I can't remember a time of such focused hatred.'

Daily COVID-19 count in India lowest in 54 days

Daily COVID-19 count in India lowest in 54 days

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

India reported 1,27,510 fresh COVID-19 cases, the lowest in 54 days, while the daily positivity rate dropped to 6.62 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

First India-made aircraft carrier to be commissioned next year: Rajnath

First India-made aircraft carrier to be commissioned next year: Rajnath

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

India's first indigenous aircraft carrier will be commissioned next year and its combat capability, reach and versatility will add formidable capabilities in the country's defence, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Kochi on Friday.

COVID-19 tally in India breaches 70-lakh mark

COVID-19 tally in India breaches 70-lakh mark

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

India's coronavirus cases jumped from 10 lakh to 20 lakh in 21 days. Then it took 16 more days to race past 30 lakh, 13 days more to cross the 40-lakh mark and 11 days to go past 50 lakh. The cases rose from 50 lakh to 60 lakh in 12 days.

India's COVID-19 tally races past 83 lakh, recoveries surge

India's COVID-19 tally races past 83 lakh, recoveries surge

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

A total of 76,56,478 people have recuperated from the infection so far, pushing the national recovery rate to 92.09 per cent, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.49 per cent.

SC to hear on Tuesday plea against donor gamete rules for surrogacy

SC to hear on Tuesday plea against donor gamete rules for surrogacy

Rediff.com29 May 2023

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the rules issued by the Union health ministry which prohibit donor gametes to couples desirous of having children through surrogacy on the ground that it frustrates the provisions of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, which gives the right of parenthood to infertile couples.

Another grim day as India sees 349,691 new Covid cases, 2767 deaths

Another grim day as India sees 349,691 new Covid cases, 2767 deaths

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

With a record single-day rise of 3,49,691 new coronavirus infections, India's total tally of Covid-19 cases climbed to 1,69,60,172, while active cases crossed the 26-lakh mark, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

India reports 18,833 new Covid cases in 24 hrs, 278 succumb to virus

India reports 18,833 new Covid cases in 24 hrs, 278 succumb to virus

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

India added 18,833 new coronavirus infections taking the country's total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,38,71,881, while the active cases declined to 2,46,687, the lowest in 203 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday.

For India's cannabis industry the grass could be greener

For India's cannabis industry the grass could be greener

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'The government wants farmers to diversify from rice and wheat, and create another green revolution. Cannabis can play a big part in that'

COVID: India's single-day recovery more than fresh cases

COVID: India's single-day recovery more than fresh cases

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The figures updated at 8 am showed that while 95,880 people recovered from the virus in a span of 24 hours, 93,337 new infections were recorded during the period.

India logs less than 30K fresh Covid cases for 10th straight day

India logs less than 30K fresh Covid cases for 10th straight day

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Daily cases of coronavirus in the country remained below 30,000 for the tenth straight day with 20,799 fresh infections recorded in a single day, while the active cases declined to 2,64,458, the lowest in 200 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.

India would get COVID-19 vaccine by year-end: Vardhan

India would get COVID-19 vaccine by year-end: Vardhan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Three COVID-19 vaccine candidates, including two indigenous ones, are in different phases of development in India.

India records 309 Omicron cases in 24 hrs, count rises to 1,270

India records 309 Omicron cases in 24 hrs, count rises to 1,270

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

It also recorded 16,764 fresh COVID-19 cases and 220 more fatalities due to the viral disease.

India records more than 95,000 COVID cases for 2 day in a row

India records more than 95,000 COVID cases for 2 day in a row

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

With 1,209 new deaths reported across the country, the toll due to the disease stands at 76,271.

CWG: Why Australia's McGrath played final despite COVID-19

CWG: Why Australia's McGrath played final despite COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

There was a huge uproar in the Commonwealth Games gold medal match after Australia cricketer Tahlia McGrath was allowed to play the T20 final against India on Sunday despite testing positive for COVID-19.

India likely to have Covid vaccine in new year: DCGI

India likely to have Covid vaccine in new year: DCGI

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech and Pfizer have applied to the DCGI seeking emergency use authorisation for their COVID-19 vaccine candidates and are awaiting approval.

With over 54k new cases, India's COVID-19 tally surges past 17.5 lakh

With over 54k new cases, India's COVID-19 tally surges past 17.5 lakh

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

The recoveries have mounted to 11,45,629, while there are 5,67,730 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country presently.

Ukraine, European envoys condole death of Indian student in Kharkiv

Ukraine, European envoys condole death of Indian student in Kharkiv

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

President of the European Council Charles Michel on Tuesday spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and conveyed his condolences over the death of Naveen Shekarappa Gyanagoudar, a native of Karnataka.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 60 lakh with 82,170 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally tops 60 lakh with 82,170 new cases

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

The death toll from the pathogen climbed to 95,542 with 1,039 more deaths. There are 9,62,640 active cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), comprising 15.85 per cent of the caseload, according to the ministry data.