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With 36,604 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally nears 95 lakh

With 36,604 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally nears 95 lakh

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 94,99,413, with 36,604 new infections being reported in a day, while the death toll climbed to 1,38,122 with 501 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

National Medical Commission Bill: Busting misconceptions

National Medical Commission Bill: Busting misconceptions

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Dr Arun Jamkar, former vice chancellor, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, makes a strong case for reforming Indian medical education and believes that the National Medical Commission Bill is historic.

India's COVID-19 tally nears 94 lakh with 41,810 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally nears 94 lakh with 41,810 new cases

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 93,92,919 with 41,810 new infections being reported in a day, while the death toll climbed to 1,36,696 with 496 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

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.

Centre to hold meet amid massive Covid spike in China, elsewhere

Centre to hold meet amid massive Covid spike in China, elsewhere

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The minister will review the COVID-19 situation at 11:30 am on Wednesday 'considering the international scenario', they said.

India reports 68,020 Covid cases, 291 deaths in 24 hrs

India reports 68,020 Covid cases, 291 deaths in 24 hrs

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

India saw 68,020 new coronavirus cases in a span of 24 hours, the highest single-day rise so far this year, taking the country's COVID-19 tally to above 1.20 crore, according to Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

Nigerian tests positive for monkeypox, India's tally rises to 13

Nigerian tests positive for monkeypox, India's tally rises to 13

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

The woman has been admitted to Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital.

NCW slams IAF for two-finger test on woman officer

NCW slams IAF for two-finger test on woman officer

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

The NCW has raised strong objections to a woman Air Force officer allegedly being subjected to the "banned and intrusive two-finger test" by Indian Air Force doctors, and asked the air chief marshal to take necessary steps.

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's COVID-19 caseload goes past 81 lakh with 48,648 fresh infections

India's COVID-19 caseload goes past 81 lakh with 48,648 fresh infections

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

A total of 74,32,829 people have recuperated from COVID-19 so far, taking the national recovery rate to 91.34 per cent. The case fatality rate has dropped to 1.49 per cent.

How monkeys were tracked for Covaxin trial

How monkeys were tracked for Covaxin trial

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

The Rhesus macaque monkeys, used worldwide in medical research, are believed to be the best non-human primates for such studies.

53,370 new cases take India's Covid tally to 78,14,682

53,370 new cases take India's Covid tally to 78,14,682

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

The COVID-19 case fatality rate has further declined to 1.51 per cent.

COVID: India records 55,839 new infections, 702 deaths

COVID: India records 55,839 new infections, 702 deaths

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

India's COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 30 lakh on August 23 and 40 lakh on September 5. It went past 50 lakh on September 16, 60 lakh on September 28 and crossed 70 lakh on October 11.

With over 1.8 lakh new Covid cases, India breaks pandemic record

With over 1.8 lakh new Covid cases, India breaks pandemic record

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Registering a steady increase for the 35th day in a row, the active cases increased to 13,65,704, comprising 9.84 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has dropped to 88.92 per cent.

India records 15,590 fresh COVID-19 cases

India records 15,590 fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,01,62,738 pushing the national COVID-19 recovery rate to 96.53 per cent.

11,713 new cases take India's Covid tally to 1,08,14,304

11,713 new cases take India's Covid tally to 1,08,14,304

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

The COVID-19 case fatality rate stood at 1.43 per cent.

Covaxin launch now depends on clinical sites' deadline

Covaxin launch now depends on clinical sites' deadline

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

There are 12 sites across India, including private and public hospitals, conducting Phase 1 and 2 human clinical trials for Bharat Biotech's Covaxin. Based on an earlier letter by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to the 12 sites, volunteer recruitments for the clinical trials were to begin by July 7. At least three sites are yet to kick-start the process.

India reports 73,272 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours

India reports 73,272 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

For the second day in a row, the number of active COVID-19 cases remained below 9 lakh.

ICMR revises testing strategy; suggests containment in 36 districts

ICMR revises testing strategy; suggests containment in 36 districts

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The ICMR said people having symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat and runny nose and residing in hotspots or cluster areas and in evacuee centres will now be tested for coronavirus infection.

COVID-19 cases in India cross 65-lakh mark

COVID-19 cases in India cross 65-lakh mark

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

The total recoveries have surged to 55,09,966, while there are 9,37,625, active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 14.32 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

Nipah variant in Kerala is from B'desh, less infectious

Nipah variant in Kerala is from B'desh, less infectious

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

One of those infected with the virus was a nine-year-old boy.

India's COVID-19 tally breaches 57-lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally breaches 57-lakh mark

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The total recoveries surged to 46,74,987 in the country so far.

Surge in fresh COVID cases, India records 46,951 new infections

Surge in fresh COVID cases, India records 46,951 new infections

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Registering an increase for the 12th day in a row, the total active caseload has increased to 3,34,646, which now comprises 2.87 per cent of the total infections.

About 3 lakh medics to get vaccine shots on Day 1

About 3 lakh medics to get vaccine shots on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Each vaccination session will cater to a maximum of 100 beneficiaries and the Union Health Ministry has advised states not to organise 'unreasonable numbers of vaccination per site per day'.

4.12L cases, 3,980 deaths: India's worst Covid numbers so far

4.12L cases, 3,980 deaths: India's worst Covid numbers so far

Rediff.com6 May 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,72,80,844, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.09 per cent, the data stated.

3,780 Covid deaths, highest in India in 24 hours

3,780 Covid deaths, highest in India in 24 hours

Rediff.com5 May 2021

With the fresh cases, the total tally of COVID-19 cases in the country climbed to 2,06,65,148.

After 41 days, India's daily Covid cases fall below 2 lakh

After 41 days, India's daily Covid cases fall below 2 lakh

Rediff.com25 May 2021

A total of 1,96,427 new coronavirus infections were reported in a day, the lowest in around 41 days, while the death toll climbed to 3,07,231 with 3,511 fresh fatalities, the lowest in 21 days, the data updated at 8 am showed.

ICMR gets civil aviation ministry's conditional nod to use drones for vaccine delivery

ICMR gets civil aviation ministry's conditional nod to use drones for vaccine delivery

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

The ICMR has been permitted to use drones up to a height of 3,000 metre to deliver vaccines, the ministry's statement added.

With 61,537 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally nears 21 lakh

With 61,537 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally nears 21 lakh

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The death toll due to the disease rose to 42,518 with 933 fresh fatalities being reported in a day, data updated at 8 am showed. There are 6,19,088 active cases of COVID-19, comprising 29.64 per cent of the caseload.

COVID-19: India adds record 3,79,257 cases in 1 day

COVID-19: India adds record 3,79,257 cases in 1 day

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Registering a steady increase, the active cases have increased to 30,84,814 comprising 16.79 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has further dropped to 82.10 per cent.

Monkeypox outbreak: Govt alerts agencies, asks them to keep vigil

Monkeypox outbreak: Govt alerts agencies, asks them to keep vigil

Rediff.com20 May 2022

The Union health ministry has also directed airport and port health officers to be vigilant, they said.

India records 3.29 lakh new Covid cases, 3,876 deaths

India records 3.29 lakh new Covid cases, 3,876 deaths

Rediff.com11 May 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,90,27,304.

Ramdev moves SC against FIRs over his allopathy remarks

Ramdev moves SC against FIRs over his allopathy remarks

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

In a video, Ramdev was allegedly heard saying, "Allopathy is a stupid science and medicines such as Remdesivir, Fabiflu, and other drugs approved by the Drugs Controller General of India have failed to treat COVID-19 patients." His remarks caused massive outrage and the IMA sent over a legal notice to him.

India reports 26,624 new COVID-19 cases, 341 deaths

India reports 26,624 new COVID-19 cases, 341 deaths

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 95,80,402 pushing the national recovery rate to 95.51 per cent.

Covaxin gets nod for phase 2, 3 clinical trials on 2-18 year-olds

Covaxin gets nod for phase 2, 3 clinical trials on 2-18 year-olds

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The trial will take place in 525 subjects at various sites, including AIIMS, Delhi, AIIMS, Patna and Meditrina Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur.

India's active Covid cases lowest in 243 days, recovery rate at 98.20%

India's active Covid cases lowest in 243 days, recovery rate at 98.20%

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

With 16,156 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 3,42,31,809, while the active cases declined to 1,60,989, the lowest in 243 days, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday.

AIIMS-Like Centre For Animals In Delhi

AIIMS-Like Centre For Animals In Delhi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The Centre, for the first time, has initiated a draft proposal for setting up an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-like institute of national importance for animal health, education and research in Delhi to be called the All India Institute of Veterinary Sciences (AIIVS).

India's COVID-19 tally rises to 96.44 lakh

India's COVID-19 tally rises to 96.44 lakh

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

The COVID-19 active caseload plunged to almost 4 lakh after 138 days.

COVID-19 surge: 714 deaths in 24 hrs; 89,129 cases reported

COVID-19 surge: 714 deaths in 24 hrs; 89,129 cases reported

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

India on Saturday recorded 89,129 new COVID-19 cases in a day, the highest daily rise in around six-and-half-months, taking the nationwide tally of infections to over 1.23 crore, according to the Union Health Ministry data on Saturday.