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Over 6,500 COVID-19 cases in India in 24 hrs; toll reaches 4,167

Over 6,500 COVID-19 cases in India in 24 hrs; toll reaches 4,167

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Of the 146 deaths reported since Monday morning, 60 were in Maharashtra, 30 in Gujarat, 15 in Delhi, 10 in Madhya Pradesh, seven in Tamil Nadu, six in West Bengal, four each in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, three in Telangana, two each in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Karnataka and one in Kerala.

Coming your way: The Saina, Sindhu, Mithali biopics...

Coming your way: The Saina, Sindhu, Mithali biopics...

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Bollywood's obsession with biopics is getting stronger with each year. The focus seems to be on Indian sportswomen.

Oil cos start issuing new subsidised LPG connections

Oil cos start issuing new subsidised LPG connections

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

In September, issue of new LPG connections had been put on hold pending a massive nationwide exercise to eliminate multiple connections

Record 6,767 COVID-19 cases, 147 deaths in India in last 24 hrs

Record 6,767 COVID-19 cases, 147 deaths in India in last 24 hrs

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Of the 147 deaths reported since Saturday morning, 60 were in Maharashtra, 27 in Gujarat, 23 in Delhi, nine in Madhya Pradesh, seven in Rajasthan, five in Tamil Nadu, four each in West Bengal and Telangana, three in Uttar Pradesh, and one each in Andhra Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Jharkhand.

India sees biggest spike in COVID-19 with 6,088 cases; tally climbs to 1.18 lakh

India sees biggest spike in COVID-19 with 6,088 cases; tally climbs to 1.18 lakh

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Maharashtra continues to remain the worst-affected state with 41,642 cases, followed by Tamil Nadu (13,967 cases), Gujarat (12,905 cases), and Delhi (11,659 cases).

India records second-biggest single-day spike; Covid-19 tally crosses 1.2 lakh

India records second-biggest single-day spike; Covid-19 tally crosses 1.2 lakh

Rediff.com21 May 2020

With 39,297 cases in total, Maharashtra remains the worst affected state in the country, followed by Tamil Nadu (13,191 cases), Gujarat (12,537 cases), and Delhi (11,088 cases).

India records biggest single-day spike with 5,611 COVID-19 cases

India records biggest single-day spike with 5,611 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 61,149, while 42,297 people have recovered and one patient has migrated.

Over 5,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs in India, biggest 1-day spike

Over 5,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs in India, biggest 1-day spike

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Maharashtra remains the worst-affected state due to the virus with 33,053 cases, including 1,198 deaths. It is followed by Gujarat (11,379), Tamil Nadu (11,224) and Delhi (10,054).

Airlines may not have to fly 10% capacity on unprofitable routes

Airlines may not have to fly 10% capacity on unprofitable routes

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Govt moots new regional connectivity policy; plans to offer subsidy on non-viable destinations.

100 deaths in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 tally at 81,970

100 deaths in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 tally at 81,970

Rediff.com15 May 2020

According to the health ministry, Maharashtra is the worst-hit state with regard to the number of COVID-19 cases with 27,524 cases of which, 6,059 patients have been cured/discharged and 1,019 succumbing to the virus.

How Modi government is helping COVID orphans

How Modi government is helping COVID orphans

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

'We will ensure that every child is protected,' says Priyank Kanoongo, chairperson, NCPCR.

India records 122 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hrs; cases at 74,281

India records 122 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hrs; cases at 74,281

Rediff.com13 May 2020

According to the ministry's website, more than 70 per cent of the deaths are due to comorbidities.

India's COVID tally tops 14 lakh with nearly 50,000 new cases

India's COVID tally tops 14 lakh with nearly 50,000 new cases

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Maharashtra has reported 3,75,799 coronavirus cases, the highest among states in the country.

Centre readies direct cash transfer process

Centre readies direct cash transfer process

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Some UTs to start from April 1 and other transfers to be launched from January.

India's COVID-19 tally zooms past 13 lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally zooms past 13 lakh mark

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

This is the third consecutive day when COVID-19 cases increased by more than 45,000.

Complete LS poll schedule: Know your voting date

Complete LS poll schedule: Know your voting date

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Here's the full phase-wise list of polling dates in all states and Union Territories.

India adds record 49,310 COVID-19 cases in single day

India adds record 49,310 COVID-19 cases in single day

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, a cumulative total of 1,54,28,170 samples have been tested up to July 23 with 3,52,801 samples being tested on Thursday.

BrahMos missiles successfully test-fired from land, air

BrahMos missiles successfully test-fired from land, air

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

A land-attack version of the missile was test-launched from Launch Pad-3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR). An air force variant was fired from an IAF fighter jet over Bay of Bengal.

Amid LAC row, Navy's P-8Is deployed in Ladakh; MiG-29Ks to move North

Amid LAC row, Navy's P-8Is deployed in Ladakh; MiG-29Ks to move North

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The sources said the military brass is considering deploying Indian Navy's MiG-29K fighter jets in a couple of air bases in the northern sector as part of efforts to bring in tri-services synergy in dealing with national security challenges.

COVID-19 toll touches 1,694; cases rise to 49,391

COVID-19 toll touches 1,694; cases rise to 49,391

Rediff.com6 May 2020

A total of 111 deaths were reported since Tuesday evening, of which 49 fatalities were reported from Gujarat, 34 from Maharashtra, 12 from Rajasthan, seven from West Bengal, three from Uttar Pradesh, two each from Punjab and Tamil Nadu and one each from Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh, the ministry said.

India records spike of 34,884 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

India records spike of 34,884 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

According to the ministry's data updated at 8 am on Saturday, 6,53,750 people have recovered from the disease so far.

Now, marriages are made underwater too!

Now, marriages are made underwater too!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

V Chinnadurai and S Swetha wanted their wedding to be memorable. So this is what they did.

IAF successfully test fires aerial version of BrahMos

IAF successfully test fires aerial version of BrahMos

Rediff.com22 May 2019

The 2.5 tonne air-to-surface missile has a range of around 300 km, and it will significantly enhance the IAF's combat capability, military officials said.

Toll due to COVID-19 rises to 1,075, cases at 33,610

Toll due to COVID-19 rises to 1,075, cases at 33,610

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Of the 1,075 deaths, Maharashtra tops the tally with 432 fatalities, followed by Gujarat at 197, Madhya Pradesh at 130, Delhi at 56, Rajasthan at 51, Uttar Pradesh at 39 and Andhra Pradesh at 31.

51 COVID-19 deaths, 1,594 cases in 24 hrs; toll 937

51 COVID-19 deaths, 1,594 cases in 24 hrs; toll 937

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Of the 937 deaths, Maharashtra tops the tally with 369 fatalities, followed by Gujarat at 162, Madhya Pradesh at 113, Delhi at 54, Rajasthan at 46 and Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh at 31 each.

'Indian Navy will protect India's trade and economic interests'

'Indian Navy will protect India's trade and economic interests'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'The Chinese navy is large and expanding both in numbers and capability by the day.' 'India too must take measures to safeguard its own interests, now and in the future.'

Days after Delhi CS assault, Kejriwal's advisor resigns

Days after Delhi CS assault, Kejriwal's advisor resigns

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Prakash was allegedly assaulted by Aam Aadmi Party MLAs during a meeting at the chief minister's residence in the evening of February 19.

Subsidising airlines on non-viable routes is wrong

Subsidising airlines on non-viable routes is wrong

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Its recent decision to scrap rules that make it mandatory for airlines to deploy 10 per cent of their capacity on unviable routes like Jammu & Kashmir, the northeast and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and subsidise those that agree to do so flies in the face of logic.

India records over 26,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs for first time

India records over 26,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs for first time

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

With as many as 2,30,599 COVID-19 cases, Maharashtra continues to remain the worst-affected state, followed by Tamil Nadu (1,26,581) and Delhi (1,07,051).

With 1,490 new cases, India's Covid-19 tally at 24,942

With 1,490 new cases, India's Covid-19 tally at 24,942

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Of the 56 deaths reported since Friday evening, 18 were in Maharashtra, 15 in Gujarat, nine in Madhya Pradesh, three each in Delhi and West Bengal, two each in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh and one each in Punjab and Kerala.

Watching the sunset at Radhanagar Beach

Watching the sunset at Radhanagar Beach

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Ramacharlu Manohar sent us a photograph of Radhanagar Beach in the Andamans.

With nearly 25,000 COVID-19 cases, India's tally at 7.6 lakh

With nearly 25,000 COVID-19 cases, India's tally at 7.6 lakh

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Delhi, Telangana, UP and Andhra Pradesh contribute to around 75 per cent of the new cases, according to the Union health ministry data.

With 1,229 new cases, COVID-19 tally crosses 21K mark

With 1,229 new cases, COVID-19 tally crosses 21K mark

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

According to the ministry's data, Maharashtra is on the top of the list with most COVID-19 cases, 5,652 cases of which 789 patients have recovered and 269 patients succumbing to coronavirus.

COVID-19 toll at 603, cases climb to 18,985 in India

COVID-19 toll at 603, cases climb to 18,985 in India

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Maharashtra tops the tally with 232 fatalities, followed by Gujarat at 77, Madhya Pradesh at 76, Delhi at 47, Rajasthan at 25, Telangana at 23 and Andhra Pradesh at 22.

36 deaths, 957 cases in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 toll 488

36 deaths, 957 cases in 24 hrs; India's COVID-19 toll 488

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

36 deaths have been reported since Friday evening -- 12 from Madhya Pradesh, 10 from Gujarat, seven from Maharashtra, four from Delhi and one each from Andhra Pradesh, Bihar and Jammu and Kashmir. Of the 488 deaths, Maharashtra tops the list with 201 fatalities, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 69, Gujarat at 48 and Delhi at 42 and Telangana at 18.

President appoints new Governors, Banwarilal Purohit made TN Governor

President appoints new Governors, Banwarilal Purohit made TN Governor

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

The appointments of five governors, including for Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya, and Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands by President Ram Nath Kovind were announced on Saturday.

COVID-19 death toll rises to 324, total cases climb to 9,352

COVID-19 death toll rises to 324, total cases climb to 9,352

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

According to the ministry, Maharashtra remained at the top with the total cases at 1,985, including 217 patients who have recovered/discharged and 149 patients died.

India reports 18,552 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs; tally tops 5 lakh

India reports 18,552 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs; tally tops 5 lakh

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The COVID-19 caseload zoomed to 5,08,953, while 384 fresh fatalities were recorded in the last 24 hours. The number of active cases stands at 1,97,387, while 2,95,880 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, according to the updated figure at 8 am.

Navy's Vice Admiral moves military court again

Navy's Vice Admiral moves military court again

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

In his fresh petition, Verma said he had filed a statutory complaint with the defence ministry, challenging appointment of Vice Admiral Singh as the next navy chief, and asked it to respond within 10 days.

Tsunami and Hurricane Sandy -- lest we forget

Tsunami and Hurricane Sandy -- lest we forget

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

As Hurricane Sandy wrecks havoc in US, it's high time we revisit our disaster preparedness post the 2004 tsunami, notes B Raman.