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With a month to go for IPL, Dhoni and CSK teammates hit nets

With a month to go for IPL, Dhoni and CSK teammates hit nets

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Dhoni had arrived in Chennai on Wednesday last.

PIX: Team India undergoes first outdoor session in Chennai

PIX: Team India undergoes first outdoor session in Chennai

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

The Indian team on Monday underwent its first outdoor session since arriving in Chennai, ahead of the opening Test against England.

India, KKR pacer Prasidh Krishna is COVID positive

India, KKR pacer Prasidh Krishna is COVID positive

Rediff.com8 May 2021

According to the BCCI source, both Krishna and Warrier contracted the virus from Chakravarthy during one of the training sessions. He said Krishna is Chakravarthy's close friend.

Mumbai's KEM Hospital starts trials of Oxford vaccine

Mumbai's KEM Hospital starts trials of Oxford vaccine

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The hospital, located in Parel area, on Tuesday got the approval of the Maharashtra ethics committee for conducting the vaccine trials.

Over 73.5 lakh tested for Covid so far, 2.15 lakh in 1 day: ICMR

Over 73.5 lakh tested for Covid so far, 2.15 lakh in 1 day: ICMR

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The apex health research body on Tuesday validated the 1,000th testing laboratory, ramping up the capacity for detection of COVID-19 in the country. Currently, three lakh samples can be tested per day, an official said.

India cancels orders for Chinese COVID-19 test kits

India cancels orders for Chinese COVID-19 test kits

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

India procured around 5 lakh rapid antibody test kits from the two Chinese firms, Guongzhou Wondfo Biotech and Livzon Diagnostics, and they were distributed to several states reporting rising cases of the coronavirus infection.

Delhi sees record 306 COVID deaths, 26,000 new cases

Delhi sees record 306 COVID deaths, 26,000 new cases

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The number of active cases in the city increased to 91,618 from 85,364 on Wednesday, the bulletin stated.

Thapa, Bidhuri lead star-studded field at National men's boxing

Thapa, Bidhuri lead star-studded field at National men's boxing

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Aiming to secure berths in the world championship squad, close to 400 boxers, including the likes of five-time Asian medallist Shiva Thapa and former world bronze-winner Gaurav Bidhuri, will be competing in the National Men's Championships starting in Bellary on Wednesday.

10 Tips For Safe Family Travel

10 Tips For Safe Family Travel

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

If you are partially vaccinated and have another dose left, do check for travel rules and restrictions before making a booking or confirming your payment.

Gujarat firm gets licence to make covid-19 test kits

Gujarat firm gets licence to make covid-19 test kits

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

A joint venture of Synbiotics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ambalal Sarabhai Enterprises (ASE), and CoDiagnostics, CoSara Diagnostics is the first and only Indian company so far to receive a licence from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to manufacture coronavirus diagnostic test kits.

14-day quarantine in Mumbai for SL-bound Indian team

14-day quarantine in Mumbai for SL-bound Indian team

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

India's white ball squad, led by Shikhar Dhawan, will quarantine in Mumbai from June 14 to 28 and undergo six RT-PCR tests on alternate days before flying off to Colombo for the six-match series against Sri Lanka, starting on July 13.

India's Omicron count goes past 150

India's Omicron count goes past 150

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

According to central and state officials, omicron cases have been detected in 11 states and union territories -- Maharashtra (54), Delhi (22), Rajasthan (17) and Karnataka (14), Telangana (20), Gujarat (9), Kerala (11), Andhra Pradesh (1), Chandigarh (1), Tamil Nadu (1) and West Bengal (1).

Record 17,000 Covid cases in Delhi in a day

Record 17,000 Covid cases in Delhi in a day

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

The highest single-day spike in Delhi till the third wave of the pandemic -- 8,593 cases -- was reported on November 11 in 2020, while on November 18, the city had recorded 131 COVID-19 deaths, the highest single-day fatality count till date.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara versus Rahane in Ahmedabad

Ranji Trophy: Pujara versus Rahane in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

The opening round of Ranji Trophy matches will begin from February 17 following a five-day quarantine and the squad size, including support staff, has been capped at 30.

Cummins out, Smith leads Australia for Adelaide Test

Cummins out, Smith leads Australia for Adelaide Test

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

CA confirmed media reports that Cummins was dining at an Adelaide restaurant on Wednesday night where a positive COVID-19 case was identified.

Delhi sees highest 1-day spike of 5,100 COVID cases

Delhi sees highest 1-day spike of 5,100 COVID cases

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said the Aam Aadmi Party government is alert on the pandemic situation and keeping a "close watch" on it.

TN brings back Covid curbs as cases rise

TN brings back Covid curbs as cases rise

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

As fresh Covid-19 cases continued to increase, the Tamil Nadu government on Thursday announced reintroduction of curbs like permission only for 50 per cent seating capacity in cinemas and ban on select activities effective April 10, to help prevent the spread of the virus.

Over 10 million COVID-19 tests done so far: ICMR

Over 10 million COVID-19 tests done so far: ICMR

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

In the past 24 hours, about 1,80,596 samples were tested on July 5 in the country with a total of 1,00,04,101 samples have been tested till date, said an official.

U-19 WC: India captain Dhull, 4 others recover from Covid

U-19 WC: India captain Dhull, 4 others recover from Covid

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Five India players who were infected with COVID-19, including skipper Yash Dhull, have recovered and are available for the Under-19 World Cup quarter-final against Bangladesh.

Delhi, Mumbai record massive Covid surge despite curbs

Delhi, Mumbai record massive Covid surge despite curbs

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Mumbai's Saturday Covid count is the highest since the 5,888 cases witnessed on April 24 this year during the second wave, the official said. The death toll increased by one to reach 16,377. Delhi's tally of coronavirus cases was 51 per cent higher than the figures registered a day before.

COVID hits Team India: Pant, support staff test positive

COVID hits Team India: Pant, support staff test positive

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant and throwdown specialist Dayanand Garani tested positive for COVID-19, while two others were placed in precautionary isolation as the dreaded virus hit the Indian cricket team ahead of next month's Test series against England.

Govt takes 'expert advice' on booster dose, jabs for children

Govt takes 'expert advice' on booster dose, jabs for children

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

A decision on booster dose and Covid jabs for children will be taken on the basis of scientific guidance from experts, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Friday even as India stepped up surveillance for Omicron variant of the coronavirus.

Over 200 Indians stuck in Serbia due to surprise quarantine rule

Over 200 Indians stuck in Serbia due to surprise quarantine rule

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Serbia has become one of the transit points for Indians heading to Canada and the US. Canada requires passengers from India to take an RT-PCR test from a third country, while the US wants them to spend 14 days outside of India. As a result, many students are taking the Serbia route to Canada, and the US.

Active Covid cases in country increase to 99.7k

Active Covid cases in country increase to 99.7k

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,69,724 with 477 fresh fatalities including, 403 from Kerala, according to the data updated at 8 am.

Massive COVID outbreak in world soccer

Massive COVID outbreak in world soccer

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga and Vinicius Jr have tested positive for COVID-19.

Chennai: Containment zones return as Omicron cases rise to 45

Chennai: Containment zones return as Omicron cases rise to 45

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Asserting that the present situation is not alarming, the minister said the emphasis should be more on COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and people should come forward to get vaccinated to shield themselves from Coronavirus and its variants.

6 Omicron cases detected in Scotland, some without travel history

6 Omicron cases detected in Scotland, some without travel history

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Six cases of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant have been identified in Scotland on Monday, taking the UK's total to nine following three cases detected in England earlier.

116 ex-babus urge PM to provide free vaccination to all citizens

116 ex-babus urge PM to provide free vaccination to all citizens

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The central government should provide for free vaccination to all Indian citizens and greatly ramp up RT-PCR testing in both rural and urban areas, a group of former civil servants said on Thursday in an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

No all-party meet before Monday's Parliament Monsoon Session

No all-party meet before Monday's Parliament Monsoon Session

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

The Monsoon Session of the Parliament is scheduled to commence on Monday and is slated to conclude on October 1. There will be no question hour and private members' business during the monsoon session.

The COVID crisis in rural Bihar

The COVID crisis in rural Bihar

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The government's focus is on urban areas, so rural areas are neglected and the COVID situation in Bihar's villages -- neither the positive cases nor the deaths -- are reported, notes M I Khan.

Check out the COVID-19 protocols for the IPL

Check out the COVID-19 protocols for the IPL

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

BCCI is leaving no stone unturned to hold the upcoming edition of the IPL without any glitch

Rajasthan imposes strict lockdown from May 10-24; marriages banned

Rajasthan imposes strict lockdown from May 10-24; marriages banned

Rediff.com7 May 2021

The Rajasthan government on Thursday announced a strict lockdown in the state from May 10 to 24 under which marriage functions, intrastate movement have also been disallowed.

Delhi logs record 28,867 Covid cases, positivity rate 29.21%

Delhi logs record 28,867 Covid cases, positivity rate 29.21%

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Delhi's previous biggest daily jump of 28,395 cases was recorded on April 20 last year.

Stool sampling among Covid-19 test options before govt

Stool sampling among Covid-19 test options before govt

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Private diagnostic laboratories have already approached the respective state governments and the municipalities where they are operating to approve protocols for such testing in clusters, reports Sohini Das.

Will next two IPL games in Delhi be postponed?

Will next two IPL games in Delhi be postponed?

Rediff.com3 May 2021

CSK bowling coach L Balaji's positive test inside bubble puts Delhi IPL games in fix.

Two members of CSK contingent positive in repeat test

Two members of CSK contingent positive in repeat test

Rediff.com3 May 2021

A top BCCI official, after declaring all three cases to be "false positives", later clarified that Balaji along with the unnamed cleaner had come out positive even in the repeat test.

Karnataka imposes weekend curfew, shuts schools, colleges

Karnataka imposes weekend curfew, shuts schools, colleges

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai in which senior ministers including Revenue Minister Ashoka, Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar and Higher Education Minister Dr C N Ashwath Narayan, medical experts and senior officials participated.

Mumbai to go into lockdown if daily Covid cases cross 20,000

Mumbai to go into lockdown if daily Covid cases cross 20,000

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Tuesday said if the daily Covid-19 cases in the city cross the 20,000-mark, a lockdown will be imposed in the city as per the Union government's rules.

Will Katrina's father attend her wedding?

Will Katrina's father attend her wedding?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The district administration has issued strict instructions to the heritage hotel management to observe strict COVID-19 protocol.

Study points to mental disorders up to one year after Covid infection

Study points to mental disorders up to one year after Covid infection

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Covid-19 is associated with an increased risk of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance use, and sleep disorders, up to one year after the viral infection, according to a US study.