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Kanjhawala accident: Police quizzes 7 men who partied with victim, friend

Kanjhawala accident: Police quizzes 7 men who partied with victim, friend

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

A post-mortem report stated that Singh had sustained 40 injuries over her body due to the drag. Her "brain matter" is missing and she had multiple contusions, abrasions and lacerations, the doctors found.

Indian scientists develop low-cost COVID-19 test, Feluda

Indian scientists develop low-cost COVID-19 test, Feluda

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Named after 'Feluda', the detective character in legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray's stories, the test has been developed by Debojyoti Chakraborty and Souvik Maiti as a simpler way of detecting SARS-coV2 presence in clinical samples, IGIB Director Anurag Agarwal said.

Indian HC rejects Pak media's claim of spouse of official tested +ve

Indian HC rejects Pak media's claim of spouse of official tested +ve

Rediff.com24 May 2021

All 12 passengers carried negative Polymerase Chain Reaction COVID-19 reports but they were re-tested in line with the laid down COVID-19 safety protocols in Pakistan.

Centre-States meet today over Omicron surveillance

Centre-States meet today over Omicron surveillance

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

This comes amid the rising concerns of the new COVID-19 variant 'Omicron' which is being reported by foreign countries.

Retest who were negative COVID cases of antigen tests: Centre

Retest who were negative COVID cases of antigen tests: Centre

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The ministry said this will also ensure early detection, isolation and hospitalisation of such "false" negative cases. It has also been reiterated in the joint letter that while the RAT is being used to increase access and availability of testing in the field, RT-PCR remains the gold standard of COVID tests, the ministry said.

Covaxin 50% effective against symptomatic Covid: Lancet

Covaxin 50% effective against symptomatic Covid: Lancet

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Results of an interim study recently published in The Lancet showed that two doses of Covaxin, also known as BBV152, had 77.8 per cent efficacy against symptomatic disease and present no serious safety concerns.

India's players test negative, 5th Test to go ahead

India's players test negative, 5th Test to go ahead

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The fifth Test match between England and India, which starts in Manchester on Friday, is doubtful after Team India's support staff tested positive for COVID-19.

Flyers subject to random sampling can leave after giving samples: Govt

Flyers subject to random sampling can leave after giving samples: Govt

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The ministry of civil aviation on Wednesday said only two per cent of the passengers coming from countries that are not in the 'at-risk' list will be subject to random sampling for coronavirus and such passengers will be permitted to leave the airport after giving the samples.

COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'Serial testing is much more valuable than a single test which reflects just a point in time.'

IPL teams to start training from March 14 or 15

IPL teams to start training from March 14 or 15

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

The IPL teams will start training in Mumbai from March 14 or 15 onwards for which five practice venues have been identified.

New Covid strain named 'Omicron', listed as 'Variant of Concern'

New Covid strain named 'Omicron', listed as 'Variant of Concern'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

The WHO has countries to enhance surveillance and sequencing efforts to better understand circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants, submit complete genome sequences and associated metadata to a publicly available database.

7 symptoms can be used to maximise Covid detection, says study

7 symptoms can be used to maximise Covid detection, says study

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

A set of seven symptoms, considered together, can be used to maximise detection of COVID-19 in the community, according to a study.

Qatar confirms COVID test requirements for World Cup fans

Qatar confirms COVID test requirements for World Cup fans

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Fans attending the World Cup in Qatar must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test regardless of their vaccination status, organisers said in a statement on Thursday.

Covid-hit China welcomes international passengers after 3 years

Covid-hit China welcomes international passengers after 3 years

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Officials said 387 passengers were aboard two flights from Toronto and Singapore on the day the country ended its strict COVID-19 restrictions for travellers.

Both deputy CMs, 2 ministers of Bihar test Covid positive

Both deputy CMs, 2 ministers of Bihar test Covid positive

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Besides the two Deputy CMs, those who tested positive are Ashok Choudhary and Sunil Kumar, the ministers for building construction, and prohibition, excise and registration respectively.

New Zealand's Conway tests positive for COVID-19

New Zealand's Conway tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

After captain Kane Williamson and Michael Bracewell, New Zealand batter Devon Conway has also tested positive for COVID-19, New Zealand Cricket said on Thursday.

Three-day police custody for four accused in Lakhimpur case

Three-day police custody for four accused in Lakhimpur case

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

The court sent Sumit Jaiswal, Satya Prakash Tripathi alias Satyam, Nandan Singh Bishta and Shishu Pal to police remand.

Over 1,700 test Covid positive in Kumbh Mela over 5-day period

Over 1,700 test Covid positive in Kumbh Mela over 5-day period

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

More RT-PCR test reports are awaited and the trend shows that the number of infected persons in the Kumbh Mela Kshetra is likely to climb to 2,000.

Euro 2020: Portugal's Cancelo tests positive for COVID-19

Euro 2020: Portugal's Cancelo tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Portugal kick off their Euro 2020 campaign against Hungary on Tuesday at Ferenc Puskas Stadium.

Boon, Silverwood to miss fourth Ashes Test

Boon, Silverwood to miss fourth Ashes Test

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

The fourth Test is due to start next Tuesday with Australia having already retained the Ashes, leading the series 3-0 with two matches to play.

COVID-19: Saha tests positive again, Hussey recovers

COVID-19: Saha tests positive again, Hussey recovers

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Among other sportspersons, KT Irfan, PU Chitra, 19 other athletes test negative while the health of one positive athlete being monitored at SAI Bengaluru.

8 more Omicron cases in Maha, 4 in Delhi; country's tally rises to 61

8 more Omicron cases in Maha, 4 in Delhi; country's tally rises to 61

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Eight new cases of the Omicron variant of coronavirus were reported in Maharashtra -- seven of them in Mumbai -- and none of the patients had a history of international travel, the state health department said on Tuesday.

Parliament session likely to be curtailed, may end next week

Parliament session likely to be curtailed, may end next week

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

At a meeting of the business advisory committee of Lok Sabha, which has floor leaders of all parties besides the government representatives and is chaired by the Speaker, most political parties favoured curtailment of the session, which started on September 14 and was scheduled to conclude on October 1.

Why has Tokyo Games OC left IOA fuming

Why has Tokyo Games OC left IOA fuming

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Earlier, the advisory from the Tokyo Games organisers had said that athletes from Group 1 countries, including India, must be tested every day, for seven days, prior to departure to Japan.

Why is Bihar reducing COVID testing?

Why is Bihar reducing COVID testing?

Rediff.com5 May 2021

As the number of COVID cases rise in Bihar, data indicates that the state is slowing down on testing. It is also relying more on the Rapid Antigen Test than the more accurate RT-PCR test.

Maha to issue revised air travel guidelines 'in a couple of days'

Maha to issue revised air travel guidelines 'in a couple of days'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Tope's comments came a day after the Centre asked the state to align its order with the SOPs issued by the Union health ministry.

125 flyers on Italy-Amritsar flight test Covid positive on arrival

125 flyers on Italy-Amritsar flight test Covid positive on arrival

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

A total of 125 passengers on a Milan-Amritsar charter flight were found to be COVID-positive when tested on arrival, government officials said on Thursday.

SA returnee to Chandigarh tests Covid positive; genome sequencing next

SA returnee to Chandigarh tests Covid positive; genome sequencing next

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

A 39-year-old Chandigarh resident who had returned from South Africa a few days ago tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday and his sample will now be sent to Delhi for whole genome sequencing.

Cancel your trip: Varanasi to tourists amid Covid surge

Cancel your trip: Varanasi to tourists amid Covid surge

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

The temple city has seen a steep rise of 1,266 per cent in Covid cases over the past two weeks.

Only high-risk contacts of confirmed cases need to get tested: ICMR

Only high-risk contacts of confirmed cases need to get tested: ICMR

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The ICMR Advisory on Purposive Testing Strategy for COVID-19 also said individuals undertaking inter-state domestic travels do not need to get tested either.

COVID-19 hits men's hockey team

COVID-19 hits men's hockey team

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Besides Gurjant, the other player to have tested positive is midfielder Ashis Kumar Topno.

Mask mandate to continue in India amid new variant threat

Mask mandate to continue in India amid new variant threat

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Mandaviya reviewed the pandemic situation, status of vaccination drive and the global scenario of new variants of Covid.

Delhi man wants to go to jail, threatens to kill Modi

Delhi man wants to go to jail, threatens to kill Modi

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

According to preliminary investigation, Salman was under the influence of drugs at the time of making the call. He was scolded by his father around 10 pm.

Pressure on UK to review Covid vax rules for Indians

Pressure on UK to review Covid vax rules for Indians

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The UK government is under increasing pressure on Monday to review its COVID-19 vaccine protocol in place for travellers from India, after its updated rules effective from next month failed to recognise Indian vaccines under an expanded list of countries.

Govt plans rapid pool testing of migrants, returnees from abroad

Govt plans rapid pool testing of migrants, returnees from abroad

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The same testing technique would also be used for monitoring in green zones districts which have reported no cases till now or in the last 21 days, the Union health ministry said while issuing 'Guidelines for RT-PCR based pooled sampling for migrants/returnees from abroad/green zones'.

I was really angry: Cummins after missing Adelaide Test

I was really angry: Cummins after missing Adelaide Test

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Cummins had tested negative for RT-PCR but was asked to isolate accordingly to the COVID rules of South Australia

Indian woman shuttler expelled after team member tests COVID positive

Indian woman shuttler expelled after team member tests COVID positive

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

An unnamed Indian woman shuttler was on Tuesday forced to withdraw from the Orleans Masters after a team entourage member tested positive for COVID-19 and she was identified as a close contact.

Covid curbs hit flights, airlines see 10% drop in bookings

Covid curbs hit flights, airlines see 10% drop in bookings

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Sources at Mumbai airport said seat occupancy has declined from around 70-72 per cent to 60-64 per cent in last three-four days as passengers are postponing or cancelling trips.

Fear of second Covid wave as people moving out: Maha CM

Fear of second Covid wave as people moving out: Maha CM

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Thackeray directed officials to ensure that people follow health norms like wearing masks, and that violators be fined.

Centre rushes high-level teams to states witnessing Covid surge

Centre rushes high-level teams to states witnessing Covid surge

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The Centre has deputed multi-disciplinary teams to states witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases, including Maharashtra, Kerala, Gujarat, Punjab, Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir, to support them in effectively tackling the pandemic.