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India's Covid tally climbs to 1,12,44,786

India's Covid tally climbs to 1,12,44,786

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The death toll due to the viral disease has gone up to 1,57,930 in the country with 77 more fatalities, the ministry's data updated at 8 am showed.

India reports over 18k Covid cases for 3rd consecutive day

India reports over 18k Covid cases for 3rd consecutive day

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,08,82,798 which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 96.91 per cent, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.41 per cent.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 52 lakh with 96,424 new cases; toll 84,372

India's COVID-19 tally tops 52 lakh with 96,424 new cases; toll 84,372

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 52,14,677, while the death toll climbed to 84,372 with the virus claiming 1,174 lives in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India's Covid-19 caseload below 9 lakh for 4th day in a row

India's Covid-19 caseload below 9 lakh for 4th day in a row

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

India's Covid-19 tally went past the 71 lakh mark with 66,732 fresh cases, while the number of people who have recuperated has crossed 61 lakh, pushing the recovery rate to 86.36 per cent, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

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.

Quality Lapses Shut Down Drug Makers

Quality Lapses Shut Down Drug Makers

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Most of the pharma units are failing in documentation, and validation processes, and many don't have full-fledged quality control laboratories.

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.

3 COVID-19 reinfection cases identified in India: ICMR

3 COVID-19 reinfection cases identified in India: ICMR

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The government is taking the cutoff of about 100 days if reinfection occurs.

India records 16,738 new Covid cases; goes past 15k after a month

India records 16,738 new Covid cases; goes past 15k after a month

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

A total 16,738 infections were reported in a day, while the death toll increased to 1,56,705 with 138 daily new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

At 4205, India records its highest 1-day Covid deaths

At 4205, India records its highest 1-day Covid deaths

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The active cases have reduced to 37,04,099 comprising 15.87 per cent of the total infections.

12,689 fresh COVID-19 cases; tally now at 1,06,89,527

12,689 fresh COVID-19 cases; tally now at 1,06,89,527

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The national recovery rate has been pushed to 96.91 per cent on Wednesday.

India's COVID-19 caseload races past 62 lakh

India's COVID-19 caseload races past 62 lakh

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

The nation recorded a spike of 80,472 new cases and 1,179 deaths reported in the last 24 hours.

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 records 12,881 new COVID-19 cases, 101 fresh deaths

India records 12,881 new COVID-19 cases, 101 fresh deaths

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The COVID-19 case fatality rate has dropped to 1.42 per cent, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,06,56,845 which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 97.32 per cent.

India's Covid tally tops 59 lakh with 85,362 new cases

India's Covid tally tops 59 lakh with 85,362 new cases

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

The data updated at 8 am on Saturday showed that the coronavirus caseload has risen to 59,03,932 with 85,362 infections being reported in a day, while the death toll mounted to 93,379 after 1,089 people succumbed to the disease in 24 hours.

India records 3,68,147 new Covid cases, 3,417 deaths

India records 3,68,147 new Covid cases, 3,417 deaths

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Registering a steady increase, the active cases have increased to 34,13,642 comprising 17.13 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 81.77 per cent.

India records 16,504 new COVID-19 cases, 214 deaths

India records 16,504 new COVID-19 cases, 214 deaths

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The COVID-19 active caseload remained below 3 lakh for the 14th consecutive day.

Why doctors oppose Modi's medical bill

Why doctors oppose Modi's medical bill

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

'This government wants to keep control of everything in its hands.' 'If they have their stooges sitting on the National Medical Commission, they will do only the government's bidding.' 'Imagine a scary situation where people who have no knowledge about medicine sit on a commission that will take decisions on matters related to medical education, doctors and medical ethics.'

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.

With 3.14 lakh new Covid cases, India records world's biggest-ever spike

With 3.14 lakh new Covid cases, India records world's biggest-ever spike

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

A total of 3,14,835 fresh infections were registered in a span of 24 hours, while the death toll increased to 1,84,657 with a record 2,104 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Bharat Biotech's Covaxin vaccine cleared by special panel

Bharat Biotech's Covaxin vaccine cleared by special panel

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

Covaxin has been indigenously developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research.

COVID-19: Prominent Indian-origin virologist dies in South Africa

COVID-19: Prominent Indian-origin virologist dies in South Africa

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Gita Ramjee has become the first Indian-origin South African to have died after contracting the novel coronavirus. Ramjee, a stellar vaccine scientist and an HIV prevention research leader, had returned from London a week ago but reportedly showed no symptoms of COVID-19.

India reports over 1.45 lakh new COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

India reports over 1.45 lakh new COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

With a record 1,45,384 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally has climbed to 1,32,05,926, the health ministry said.

India reports 4,329 Covid deaths, highest in a day

India reports 4,329 Covid deaths, highest in a day

Rediff.com18 May 2021

India's COVID-19 death toll climbed to 2,78,719 with a record 4,329 fresh fatalities, while the single day rise in coronavirus cases stood at 2.63 lakh, the lowest in 28 days, according to the Union health ministry data updated.

Dr Dhruv Chauhan: 'There's No NEET Gadbad But A Scam'

Dr Dhruv Chauhan: 'There's No NEET Gadbad But A Scam'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'Aspiring doctors have put in years of their lives to study in preparation for NEET exams as they start studies from Class 9 to get good marks.' 'And today, after the NEET paper leak, these students even after getting good marks are unable to get admission in any good medical college (because of inflated merit marks due to the paper leak).' 'They are thinking, was it worthwhile to study so hard for the examinations to become a doctor?'

3.43 lakh new COVID-19 cases in India, 4,000 deaths in 24 hours

3.43 lakh new COVID-19 cases in India, 4,000 deaths in 24 hours

Rediff.com14 May 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 2,00,79,599, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.09 per cent, the data stated.

India reports 18,139 new Covid cases, 234 deaths

India reports 18,139 new Covid cases, 234 deaths

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The active COVID-19 caseload remained below three lakh for the 18th consecutive day.

India logs 3.62 lakh new Covid cases; 4,120 new deaths

India logs 3.62 lakh new Covid cases; 4,120 new deaths

Rediff.com13 May 2021

The active cases have increased to 37,10,525 comprising 15.65 per cent of the total infections.

Gosh! Is That A Tiger On The Streets Of Indore?

Gosh! Is That A Tiger On The Streets Of Indore?

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Tiger was roaming in the streets of Indore on May 08. A state of panic ensued in the area after the incident.

ICMR claim to launch COVID-19 vaccine by Aug 15 unscientific gaffe: Sibal

ICMR claim to launch COVID-19 vaccine by Aug 15 unscientific gaffe: Sibal

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The comments of the Congress leader came after ICMR DG Balram Bhargava's letter to Bharat Biotech and principal investigators of medical colleges to complete the trial procedure of indigenous COVID-19 vaccine in a fast track method so that results of a clinical trial can be launched by August 15.

India records lowest daily Covid cases in over 6 months

India records lowest daily Covid cases in over 6 months

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

There are 2,31,036 active coronavirus infections in the country which comprises 2.23 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

With 26,567 new cases, India's Covid tally crosses 97 lakh

With 26,567 new cases, India's Covid tally crosses 97 lakh

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The COVID-19 active caseload remained below 4 lakh for the second consecutive day.

India's new daily Covid cases remain below 30,000

India's new daily Covid cases remain below 30,000

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 98,83,461 pushing the national recovery rate to 96.08 per cent.

India reports 44,489 new COVID-19 cases, tally at 92.66 lakh

India reports 44,489 new COVID-19 cases, tally at 92.66 lakh

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The COVID-19 active caseload has risen to 4,52,344, an increase of 7,598 cases from Wednesday, even though it remained below 5 lakh for the 16th consecutive day.

COVID 19: Total cases in India 86,36,011; recovery rate 92.79%

COVID 19: Total cases in India 86,36,011; recovery rate 92.79%

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

At present, there are 4,94,657 active cases in the country which comprise 5.73 per cent of the total caseload

COVID-19: India records 14,264 new cases

COVID-19: India records 14,264 new cases

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Daily COVID-19 cases in India registered an increase for the fourth consecutive day with the country recording 14,264 new cases, taking the total tally of cases to 1,09,91,651, according to Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

3.32 lakh Covid cases, 2,263 deaths - India's new daily high

3.32 lakh Covid cases, 2,263 deaths - India's new daily high

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

The active cases increased to 24,28,616 comprising 14.93 per cent of the total infections.

India records 11,649 new COVID-19 cases

India records 11,649 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,06,21,220 which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 97.29 per cent, while the COVID-19case fatality rate stands at 1.43 per cent.

1 more Nipah case found in Kerala, govt to ramp up testing

1 more Nipah case found in Kerala, govt to ramp up testing

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

A 39-year-old man tested positive for the Nipah virus, which was transmitted to him through direct contact with an infected person who died on August 30, State Health Minister Veena George said in Kozhikode on Friday.

India records daily high of 1,52,879 Covid-19 cases

India records daily high of 1,52,879 Covid-19 cases

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

The active cases breached the 11-lakh mark for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic.