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India's COVID-19 tally crosses 68-lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 68-lakh mark

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The total recoveries have surged to 58,27,704 while there are 9,02,425 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country.

India's COVID-19 count tops 92 lakh with 44,376 new cases

India's COVID-19 count tops 92 lakh with 44,376 new cases

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The number of total coronavirus cases rose to 92,22,216 in the country, while the death toll due to the disease climbed to 1,34,699 with 481 new fatalities, the ministry's data updated at 8 am showed.

India reports over 62,000 COVID-19 cases

India reports over 62,000 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

Registering a steady increase for the 17th day in row, the active cases have increased to 4,52,647 comprising 3.80 per cent of the total infections, while the recovery rate has further dropped to 94.85 per cent, the data stated.

With new 44,879 cases, India's Covid tally reaches 87.28 lakh

With new 44,879 cases, India's Covid tally reaches 87.28 lakh

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The death toll reached 1,28,668 after 547 more fatalities were reported in the country in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

COVID-19 caseload in India climbs to 86,83,916

COVID-19 caseload in India climbs to 86,83,916

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

The number of active cases remained below 5 lakh for the second consecutive day.

COVID-19 in India: 83,347 new cases, 1,085 dead

COVID-19 in India: 83,347 new cases, 1,085 dead

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The coronavirus caseload surged to 56,46,010, while the death toll climbed to 90,020 with 1,085 people succumbing to the disease in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 2-cr mark with over 3.5L new cases

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 2-cr mark with over 3.5L new cases

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Registering a steady increase, the active cases have increased to 34,47,133 comprising 17 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 81.91 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

COVID-19: India records 50,356 fresh infections, 577 deaths

COVID-19: India records 50,356 fresh infections, 577 deaths

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

The number of active cases of COVID-19 remained below 6 lakh for the ninth consecutive day.

2 Indian vaccine makers sitting on stockpile of 250mn Covid doses

2 Indian vaccine makers sitting on stockpile of 250mn Covid doses

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

According to respective company sources, Biological E is holding 200 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax while Bharat Biotech is sitting on a stockpile of 50 million doses of Covaxin.

Protests Hit Retail Ahead of Durga Puja

Protests Hit Retail Ahead of Durga Puja

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

West Bengal is home to 43,000 Durga Pujas, and the business around it is a major economic driver.

36,370 new Covid cases in India, lowest 1-day tally in over 3 months

36,370 new Covid cases in India, lowest 1-day tally in over 3 months

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

A total of 72,01,070 people have recuperated from COVID-19 so far, pushing the national recovery rate to 90.62 per cent while the case fatality rate stands at 1.50 per cent.

India's daily COVID-19 count falls to 45,148

India's daily COVID-19 count falls to 45,148

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The number of total active COVID-19 cases stood at 6,53,717.

COVID-19: India records 11,039 new cases

COVID-19: India records 11,039 new cases

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,04,62,631 pushing the national COVID-19 recovery rate of 97.08 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.43 per cent.

COVID-19 caseload in India rises to 72,39,389

COVID-19 caseload in India rises to 72,39,389

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

For six days in a row the active cases of COVID-19 remained below 9 lakh.

New COVID-19 cases in India drop to below 60k

New COVID-19 cases in India drop to below 60k

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

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

'Hypertension is leading cause of death in urban areas'

'Hypertension is leading cause of death in urban areas'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

In this exclusive interview with Rediff.com's Shobha Warrier from Jaipur, Dr Gupta talks about the study and what the urban population to do to fight hypertension.

India reports 13,203 new COVID-19 cases

India reports 13,203 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

With this, the total coronavirus cases in the country have risen to 1,06,67,736 including 1,84,182 active cases and 1,03,30,084 total discharges. However, the total death toll in the country due to the infection mounted to 1,53,470 including the new deaths.

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The T20 showpiece is also seen as a major stepping stone to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will make a comeback after 128 years when the big event kicks off on June 1.

With 70,589 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally reaches 61,45,292

With 70,589 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally reaches 61,45,292

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, 7,31,10,041 samples have been tested up to September 28 for COVID-19. Out of these 11,42,811 samples were tested on Monday.

India records lowest daily new Covid tally in 8 months

India records lowest daily new Covid tally in 8 months

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

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

With spike of 75,083 cases, India's COVID count crosses 55-lakh

With spike of 75,083 cases, India's COVID count crosses 55-lakh

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

There are 9,75,861 active cases of the coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 17.54 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

COVID-19: India records biggest spike of 77,266 new cases

COVID-19: India records biggest spike of 77,266 new cases

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

The recovery rate was recorded at 76.28 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate has further declined to 1.82 per cent.

COVID-19: India logs 2,59,170 fresh cases

COVID-19: India logs 2,59,170 fresh cases

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,31,08,582, while the case fatality rate has further dropped to 1.18 per cent, the data stated.

India logs record 4,14,188 new COVID-19 cases

India logs record 4,14,188 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com7 May 2021

The death toll has increased to 2,34,083 with 3,915 fatalities being reported in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

DGCI approves Covaxin for phase 2/3 trials on children

DGCI approves Covaxin for phase 2/3 trials on children

Rediff.com13 May 2021

India's apex drug regulator has granted permission for conducting the phase II/III clinical trial of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin COVID-19 vaccine in the age group of 2 to 18 years, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday.

India records 3.23 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases

India records 3.23 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,45,56,209 while the case fatality rate has further dropped to 1.12 per cent, the data stated.

Covid vax didn't increase risk of sudden death among young: Govt

Covid vax didn't increase risk of sudden death among young: Govt

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has observed that COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden death among young adults in India, the government informed Parliament on Friday.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 24 lakh with 64,553 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally tops 24 lakh with 64,553 new cases

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

With 17,51,555 people defeating the disease, the recovery rate has surged to 71.17 per cent.

Covid: Parl panel stresses swift strategy evolution for next-gen vaccines

Covid: Parl panel stresses swift strategy evolution for next-gen vaccines

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The ICMR-National Institute of Virology has been regularly undertaking studies to understand the protective efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines against emerging variants.

COVID-19 Cases: No Reason For Alarm

COVID-19 Cases: No Reason For Alarm

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'The fortunate part is that the severity is less. New strains are continuously forming and the virus is getting less severe.'

India sees record one-day spike of 66,999 Covid cases

India sees record one-day spike of 66,999 Covid cases

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The death toll due to COVID-19 climbed to 47,033 with 942 people succumbing to the disease in the last 24 hours, health ministry data updated at 8 am showed.

1.61 lakh new Covid cases in India, 1.36 cr total cases

1.61 lakh new Covid cases in India, 1.36 cr total cases

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

Registering a steady increase for the 34th day in a row, the number of active cases rose to 12,64,698, or 9.24 per cent of the total infections.

India records an all-time high of over 1 lakh Covid cases in 24 hrs

India records an all-time high of over 1 lakh Covid cases in 24 hrs

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Coronavirus cases in India hit a record daily high since the the outbreak of the pandemic with 1,03,558 new infections pushing the nationwide COVID-19 tally to 1,25,89,067, according to the Union health ministry data.

PM has no plan to defeat COVID-19: Rahul

PM has no plan to defeat COVID-19: Rahul

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Training his guns on Modi, he said, '(The) PM is silent. He has surrendered and is refusing to fight the pandemic.'

COVID-19: India reports highest single-day spike since October

COVID-19: India reports highest single-day spike since October

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The death toll increased to 1,62,927 with 459 daily new fatalities, the highest in around 116 days.

Want original thinkers? Discourage rote learning, says AICTE chairman

Want original thinkers? Discourage rote learning, says AICTE chairman

Rediff.com3 May 2018

"The need of the hour in Indian education system is to create the awareness around academic integrity" said Prof Anil Sahasrabudhe, chairman, All India Council for Technical Education.

Remembering Sushmaji's Twitter Diplomacy

Remembering Sushmaji's Twitter Diplomacy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Ms Swaraj was a conscientious woman who understood suffering and pathos and attempted in her inimitable way to mitigate them, recalls Rup Narayan Das.

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 88-lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 88-lakh mark

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

The number of active cases remained below 5 lakh for the fifth consecutive day.

Govt utilising Covid-19 experience to tackle monkeypox: Mandaviya

Govt utilising Covid-19 experience to tackle monkeypox: Mandaviya

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Till date eight cases of the disease have been detected in India, out of which five have foreign travel history, the minister of health and family welfare said.