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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.

Covid: India records biggest single-day jump in 30 days

Covid: India records biggest single-day jump in 30 days

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,07,75,169

COVID-19: Govt bans export of anti-malarial drug

COVID-19: Govt bans export of anti-malarial drug

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Balram Bhargava had on Monday recommended the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating healthcare workers handling suspected or confirmed coronavirus cases.

Amid row, ICMR defends COVID-19 vaccine deadline

Amid row, ICMR defends COVID-19 vaccine deadline

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

ICMR says it is following all globally accepted norms to fast-track vaccine and wants to 'cut red tape'.

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 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.

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.

India records 18,855 new COVID-19 cases, 163 more deaths

India records 18,855 new COVID-19 cases, 163 more deaths

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease has surged to 1,03,94,352, pushing the national COVID-19 recovery rate to 96.96 per cent, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.44 per cent.

India's COVID-19 recoveries cross 1 crore-mark

India's COVID-19 recoveries cross 1 crore-mark

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The number of active COVID-19 cases remained below three lakh for the 17th consecutive day.

Dom's Take: Vaccine Politics

Dom's Take: Vaccine Politics

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

is puzzled by the politics of the COVID-19 vaccine. Will only Indians in states going to the polls get a vaccine shot? What happens to Indians in non-election bound states? When will they be protected from the pandemic?

India successfully cultures UK-variant of Covid strain: ICMR

India successfully cultures UK-variant of Covid strain: ICMR

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

The ICMR claimed that no country has yet reported successful isolation and culture of the UK-variant of SARS-CoV-2.

Senior ICMR scientist tests positive for coronavirus

Senior ICMR scientist tests positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The scientist, who is from Mumbai, had come to Delhi few days ago and tested positive for the virus on Sunday morning.

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.

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.

India reports 18,222 new COVID-19 cases, 228 deaths in 24 hrs

India reports 18,222 new COVID-19 cases, 228 deaths in 24 hrs

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

There are 2,24,190 active cases in the country which is 2.16 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 1,04,31,639 and the death toll climbed to 1,50,798 with the novel coronavirus virus claiming 228 lives in a span of 24 hours in the country, the data updated at 8 am showed.

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.

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 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.

NTA announces new dates for 3 crucial exams, including UGC-NET

NTA announces new dates for 3 crucial exams, including UGC-NET

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday night announced the new dates of cancelled and postponed examinations, including the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test, amid a raging row over alleged irregularities in their conduct.

24,010 new cases take India's COVID-19 tally to 99.56 lakh

24,010 new cases take India's COVID-19 tally to 99.56 lakh

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 99,56,557 and the death toll rose to 1,44,451 with 355 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India records 26,382 new COVID-19 cases, 387 deaths

India records 26,382 new COVID-19 cases, 387 deaths

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The total active cases in the country are at 3,32,002. With 33,813 new discharges in the last 24 hours, total discharged cases reached 94,56,449.

India's COVID-19 tally nears 1 crore with 22,065 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally nears 1 crore with 22,065 new cases

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

The coronavirus caseload mounted to 99,06,165 with 22,065 infections being reported in a day, while the death toll rose to 1,43,709 with 354 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

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.

COVID: 30,006 new cases take India's tally to 98,26,775

COVID: 30,006 new cases take India's tally to 98,26,775

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

The COVID-19 case fatality rate further declined to 1.45 per cent.

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.

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

According to the Federation of Resident Doctors Association, during the indefinite strike, all outpatient departments, operation theatres, and ward duties will be shut, but emergency services will continue to operate as usual, ensuring that urgent patient care remains unaffected.

With 36,652 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally tops 96 lakh

With 36,652 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally tops 96 lakh

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 96,08,211 and the death toll climbed to 1,39,700 with the coronavirus claiming 512 lives in a span of 24 hours in the country, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Homeopathy not effective for treating any condition, says report

Homeopathy not effective for treating any condition, says report

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Homeopathy is no more effective than placebos in treating health conditions that are chronic, serious, or could become serious, a major Australian study has found.

With 45,882 new cases, India's COVID-19 count tops 90 lakh

With 45,882 new cases, India's COVID-19 count tops 90 lakh

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 90,04,365 and the death toll climbed to 1,32,162 with the novel coronavirus virus claiming 584 lives in a span of 24 hours in the country, the data updated at 8 am showed.

With 38,617 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally tops 89 lakh

With 38,617 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally tops 89 lakh

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 89,12,907 with 38,617 infections being reported in a day while the death toll climbed to 1,30,993 with 474 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India records 30,548 fresh COVID-19 cases, 435 deaths

India records 30,548 fresh COVID-19 cases, 435 deaths

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The number of active cases remained below 5 lakh for the sixth consecutive day. There are 4,65,478 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country as on date which comprise 5.26 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

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.

Common cold T cells may offer Covid protection: Study

Common cold T cells may offer Covid protection: Study

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The researchers believe their findings provide a blueprint for a second-generation, universal vaccine that could prevent infection from current and future SARS-CoV-2 variants, including Omicron.

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.

COVID-19 kits supplied by ICMR defective, says WB govt

COVID-19 kits supplied by ICMR defective, says WB govt

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

The ICMR-NICED authorities said it could be possibly because the kits "have not been standardized"

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.

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 54,366 fresh Covid-19 cases in 1 day

India records 54,366 fresh Covid-19 cases in 1 day

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

As per the Indian Council of Medical Research the number of samples tested for COVID-19 has crossed the 10-crore mark in the country.

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.