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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.

Retail investors put over Rs 2,000 cr in bankrupt firms, hoping for revival

Retail investors put over Rs 2,000 cr in bankrupt firms, hoping for revival

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Retail investors have put at least Rs 2,296 crore in listed companies facing proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). A median such-company had 16,163 retail investors as shareholders many of whom apparently have bought a stake on the hope of making money if the firm revives. They own a fifth of the total stake in the companies under consideration. The analysis looked at 75 listed firms for whom shareholding data was available for March 2022.

Retail inflation at 6-month high of 2.92% in April

Retail inflation at 6-month high of 2.92% in April

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Crisil Research expects retail inflation to rise 60 basis points to 4 per cent this fiscal from 3.4 per cent in 2018-19.

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.

Tatas beat govt as largest promoter of listed companies in India

Tatas beat govt as largest promoter of listed companies in India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Tata Sons stake in the group's listed companies is now worth Rs 9.28 trillion, up 34.4 per cent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis. In comparison, the Government of India's stake in listed central public sector undertakings (PSUs) is currently valued at Rs 9.24 trillion

India records fresh 13,166 COVID-19 cases, 302 deaths

India records fresh 13,166 COVID-19 cases, 302 deaths

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The daily COVID-19 cases have remained less than one lakh for 19 consecutive days.

Health secy reviews status of passengers from UK

Health secy reviews status of passengers from UK

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan reviewed the status of passengers coming from the UK to India and found positive in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Goa, Punjab, Gujarat and Kerala and their response measures in a meeting held through video conferencing.

'NoMoJobs': Rahul slams Modi over unemployment report

'NoMoJobs': Rahul slams Modi over unemployment report

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The Congress president tagged a Business Standard story which cited a report which said the unemployment rate is highest in 45 years.

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.

COVID-19 tally in India crosses 58-lakh mark

COVID-19 tally in India crosses 58-lakh mark

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The COVID-19 case fatality rate due to the coronavirus infection was recorded at 1.59 per cent.

India records 15,102 new COVID-19 cases, 278 deaths

India records 15,102 new COVID-19 cases, 278 deaths

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The active cases comprises 0.38 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has further improved to 98.42 per cent.

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.

India reports 48,648 new COVID-19 cases, 563 deaths

India reports 48,648 new COVID-19 cases, 563 deaths

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

A total of 73,73,375 people have recuperated from COVID-19 so far pushing the national recovery rate to 91.15 per cent while the case fatality rate stands at 1.50 per cent. There are 5,94,386 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country as on date which comprises 7.35 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

India's daily Covid count above 3 lakh for third day, 488 die

India's daily Covid count above 3 lakh for third day, 488 die

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The active cases have increased to 21,13,365, the highest in 237 days, while the death toll has climbed to 4,88,884 with 488 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

COVID: India records 60,471 new cases, lowest in 75 days

COVID: India records 60,471 new cases, lowest in 75 days

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

The daily positivity rate dropped to 3.45 per cent. It has been less than 5 per cent for 8 consecutive days, the ministry said, adding the weekly positivity rate has declined to 4.39 per cent.

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.

12-yr-old Kerala boy dies of Nipah, 2 medics also show symptoms

12-yr-old Kerala boy dies of Nipah, 2 medics also show symptoms

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

The hospital where the boy was being treated since September 1 is on alert and the situation there was being closely monitored, sources said.

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.

Daily COVID-19 count in India remains below 1 lakh mark

Daily COVID-19 count in India remains below 1 lakh mark

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

The active cases further declined to 10,26,159 comprising 3.49 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 95.26 per cent.

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.

With highest single-day Covid surge India overtakes Brazil's numbers

With highest single-day Covid surge India overtakes Brazil's numbers

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

The active cases have surpassed the 12-lakh mark, while the death toll increased to 1,70,179 with 904 daily new fatalities, the highest since October 18, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Omicron thrice more contagious, activate war rooms: Centre to states

Omicron thrice more contagious, activate war rooms: Centre to states

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

In a letter to the states and union territories, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan advised implementing strategic interventions for containment like imposition of night curfew, strict regulation of large gatherings, curtailing numbers in marriages and funerals besides increasing testing and surveillance.

Coronavirus: 'Home collection is ideal way to minimise risk'

Coronavirus: 'Home collection is ideal way to minimise risk'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

'A probable positive patient walking into a centre is not an ideal situation.'

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.

India records 2.40 lakh fresh Covid cases; 3,741 deaths

India records 2.40 lakh fresh Covid cases; 3,741 deaths

Rediff.com23 May 2021

The daily rise in coronavirus cases in India remained below the 3 lakh-mark for the seventh consecutive day, with 2.4 lakh new cases recorded in a single day, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday.

India's active Covid cases drop below 5 lakh after 37 days

India's active Covid cases drop below 5 lakh after 37 days

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Daily COVID-19 cases have remained below 1 lakh for eight consecutive days now.

India records 2.57 lakh new Covid cases; 4,194 deaths

India records 2.57 lakh new Covid cases; 4,194 deaths

Rediff.com22 May 2021

The daily rise in coronavirus cases in India remained below the 3 lakh-mark for the sixth consecutive day, with 2.57 lakh new cases recorded in a single day, the Union health ministry said on Saturday.

India records 13,742 new COVID-19 cases, 104 fatalities

India records 13,742 new COVID-19 cases, 104 fatalities

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

India's total tally of COVID-19 cases surged to 1,10,30,176 with 13,742 new infections, while the recoveries have surged to 1,07,26,702, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

COVID-19: India records 10,584 new cases

COVID-19: India records 10,584 new cases

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, 21,22,30,431 samples have been tested up to February 22 with 6,78,685 samples being tested on Monday.

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.

Valieva's dream debut turns sour

Valieva's dream debut turns sour

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

It was revealed that Valieva had earlier failed a drug test, and Olympic officials are now fighting Russia's decision to let her compete.

India's active COVID-19 cases increase to 1,50,055

India's active COVID-19 cases increase to 1,50,055

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

India's total tally of COVID-19 cases surpassed 1.10 crore with 14,199 new infections being reported in a day, while active cases registered an increase for the fifth consecutive day, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

Delhi's Covid cases to fluctuate due to people's behavioural changes: Experts

Delhi's Covid cases to fluctuate due to people's behavioural changes: Experts

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Eminent epidemiologist Dr Chandrakant Lahariya said these fluctuations in the figures will continue for a fairly long time and it is difficult to predict till when it will continue.

Valieva's positive drug test prompts global outrage at Russia

Valieva's positive drug test prompts global outrage at Russia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Kamila Valieva is one of the youngest Olympic athletes to test positive for a banned substance

India's COVID-19 caseload climbs to 81,84,082

India's COVID-19 caseload climbs to 81,84,082

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

A total of 74,91,513 people have recuperated from COVID-19 so far taking the national recovery rate to 91.54 per cent while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.49 per cent.

Aryan Khan drug case: NCB gets 60 more days to file charge sheet

Aryan Khan drug case: NCB gets 60 more days to file charge sheet

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The NCB, through a special public prosecutor, had argued that there were "compelling reasons" to seek the extension.

Some foreign returnees untraceable in Vizag amid Omicron fears

Some foreign returnees untraceable in Vizag amid Omicron fears

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

"Protocol is very clear. Once any international traveller test positive, apart from following the routine protocol of containment and treatment, we are sending their samples to genome sequencing," said Mallikarjuna.

Bird flu spreads to 10 states, PM advises strict vigil

Bird flu spreads to 10 states, PM advises strict vigil

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Delhi, Uttarakhand and Maharashtra on Monday confirmed bird flu cases, adding to the list of seven states -- Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh -- which had already reported avian deaths due to the disease.

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.

India records 11,067 new Covid cases, 94 deaths

India records 11,067 new Covid cases, 94 deaths

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 1,08,58,371 with 11,067 new infections, while fresh fatalities remained below 100 for the fifth consecutive day, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.