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COVID-19: Lowest daily fatalities reported in 167 days

COVID-19: Lowest daily fatalities reported in 167 days

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

The active cases have declined to 4,04,874 comprising 1.23 per cent of the total infections while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.44 per cent, the ministry said.

Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris until...

Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris until...

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Thursday refused to debate with his Democratic rival and Vice President Kamala Harris until the Democrats formally decide on their nominee, whereas the latter said that she is ready for a debate.

Daily COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 676 days

Daily COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 676 days

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,15,850 with 47 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

'I'm not nervous at all': Priyanka Gandhi finally makes poll debut

'I'm not nervous at all': Priyanka Gandhi finally makes poll debut

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

If Priyanka wins the Lok Sabha bypolls, it would be for the first time that three members of the Gandhi family will be in Parliament. Her mother Sonia Gandhi is a Rajya Sabha member from Rajasthan.

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon.

Vistara CEO says 'worst is behind us'; operations have stabilised

Vistara CEO says 'worst is behind us'; operations have stabilised

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

After facing significant flight disruptions recently, Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan on Thursday told the airline staff that the "worst is behind us" and operations have already stabilised. Pilot woes have forced the Tata Group airline to temporarily cut down capacity by 10 per cent or 25-30 flights daily. While acknowledging that things should have been planned better, Kannan said it has been a "learning experience".

Daily COVID-19 count in India lowest in 44 days

Daily COVID-19 count in India lowest in 44 days

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 2,48,93,410 and the case fatality rate has increased to 1.16 per cent

25k pen drives with sex abuse footage given out before polls: HDK

25k pen drives with sex abuse footage given out before polls: HDK

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Kumaraswamy alleged that 25,000 pen drives were distributed in the entire state, and cited a report in a regional daily to support his claim.

Guess How Many Movie Tickets Were Bought!

Guess How Many Movie Tickets Were Bought!

Rediff.com2 May 2024

More than 157 million Indians watched at least one film in the theatre in 2023.

Jaishankar's response to US warning on Chabahar port

Jaishankar's response to US warning on Chabahar port

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Speaking at a programme in Kolkata on Tuesday night, he said that in the past, even the US has been appreciative of the fact that the Chabahar port has a larger relevance.

Heatwave: 7 Tips To Stay Safe, Healthy

Heatwave: 7 Tips To Stay Safe, Healthy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

It is important to be wary of sunburn, dizziness, heatstroke, stomach issues and other heat-related illnesses, advises Dr Vidhe Sharma.

'Have you taken any action on tanker mafia?': SC raps Delhi govt over water crisis

'Have you taken any action on tanker mafia?': SC raps Delhi govt over water crisis

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

'People are suffering, we are seeing visuals on every news channel. What measures have you taken to control water wastage if water scarcity is a recurring problem in summers'

Daily Covid count in India below 10k for 4th day

Daily Covid count in India below 10k for 4th day

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been below 20,000 for 48 straight days and less than 50,000 daily new cases have been reported for 151 consecutive days now.

Daily COVID-19 count in India lowest in 88 days

Daily COVID-19 count in India lowest in 88 days

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The active cases now comprise 2.35 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 96.36 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed

'Only Amritpal Can Change The Situation'

'Only Amritpal Can Change The Situation'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

'Go around and ask what Amritpal has done for the village and nearby areas.'

'Only A Very Rich Man Can Stand For Elections'

'Only A Very Rich Man Can Stand For Elections'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'All my wealth I earned in the US. It is all money earned transparently. I have paid all taxes.'

India sees daily rise of 62,224 Covid-19 cases

India sees daily rise of 62,224 Covid-19 cases

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

The daily positivity rate dropped to 3.22 per cent. It has been less than five per cent for nine consecutive days, the ministry said, adding the weekly positivity rate has declined to 4.17 per cent.

5 states register sharp rise in daily COVID-19 cases

5 states register sharp rise in daily COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Five states -- Maharashtra, Punjab, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat -- have registered a sharp rise in daily COVID-19 cases, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday as India recorded 59,118 new infections, the highest single-day rise so far this year.

Daily COVID-19 count in India lowest in 54 days

Daily COVID-19 count in India lowest in 54 days

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

India reported 1,27,510 fresh COVID-19 cases, the lowest in 54 days, while the daily positivity rate dropped to 6.62 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

1 killed, 6 injured as Delhi airport roof collapses; govt orders probe

1 killed, 6 injured as Delhi airport roof collapses; govt orders probe

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The Delhi airport, the country's busiest airport, on Friday early morning witnessed the collapse of a roof at Terminal 1 amid heavy rains that killed one person, prompting the government to order a detailed probe and an inspection of the structural strength of all airports.

US in talks with Taliban on daily basis: NSA

US in talks with Taliban on daily basis: NSA

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

"We are in talks with the Taliban on a daily basis through both political and security channels. I'm not going to get into the details of those discussions here, to protect those discussions, which are covering a wide range of issues," Sullivan told reporters at a White House news conference.

10 states show steep rise in daily COVID-19 cases

10 states show steep rise in daily COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala cumulatively account for 67.16 per cent of India's total active cases, the ministry said.

India registers drop in daily COVID-19 cases

India registers drop in daily COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 3,11,39,457, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.34 per cent, the data stated.

India records lowest daily rise in Covid cases in 111 days

India records lowest daily rise in Covid cases in 111 days

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,03,281 with 553 daily fatalities, the lowest in around 91 days.

Is India's Marble Industry Facing A Bleak Future?

Is India's Marble Industry Facing A Bleak Future?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'Every year, the marble industry is shrinking due to tiles. It has already decreased by 20-25 per cent in recent years.'

6.2-magnitude earthquake kills 127 in China

6.2-magnitude earthquake kills 127 in China

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The earthquake damaged houses, roads, as well as other infrastructures, state-run Xinhua news agency quoted eyewitnesses from the area as saying.

Six of 8 Maoists killed in Chh'garh were senior cadres, carried Rs 48L bounty

Six of 8 Maoists killed in Chh'garh were senior cadres, carried Rs 48L bounty

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The police on Saturday claimed to have gunned down eight Maoists during an encounter in forests near Kutul-Farasbeda and Kodtameta villages in the district.

With 7,579 new cases, India's daily Covid count lowest in 543 days

With 7,579 new cases, India's daily Covid count lowest in 543 days

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been below 20,000 for 46 straight days and less than 50,000 daily new cases have been reported for 149 consecutive days now.

India records 22,854 new Covid cases, highest daily tally this year

India records 22,854 new Covid cases, highest daily tally this year

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,09,38,146 which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 96.92 per cent, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.40 per cent, the data stated.

Priyanka Gandhi emerges as non-playing captain for Congress

Priyanka Gandhi emerges as non-playing captain for Congress

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Priyanka Gandhi in large part was at the centre of the Congress's action, giving a number of enduring images from this election campaign.

Even Oppn believes NDA will return to power: Modi

Even Oppn believes NDA will return to power: Modi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Modi underlined his commitment to taking strict action against the corrupt amid criticism by opposition parties that probe agencies were used by his government to target their leaders.

Consider objections before ban on ferocious dog breeds: HC to Centre

Consider objections before ban on ferocious dog breeds: HC to Centre

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The high court said the objections filed in response to the government's advertisement/ notice published on its website and newspaper shall be considered before finalising the notification.

BJP's 'nefarious designs' to topple govt shows...: Himachal CM

BJP's 'nefarious designs' to topple govt shows...: Himachal CM

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Sukhu said that he was a warrior and will fight till his last to ensure the welfare of the state and its people.

India's daily Covid cases lowest in 551 days, 190 succumb in 24 hrs

India's daily Covid cases lowest in 551 days, 190 succumb in 24 hrs

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

India logged 6,990 new coronavirus infections, the lowest in 551 days, taking the country's total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,45,87,822, while the active cases have declined to 1,00,543, the lowest in 546 days, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Tuesday.

People thronging hill stations 'frightening': Govt

People thronging hill stations 'frightening': Govt

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The government said violations of Covid protocols will lead to further increase in the infections as it stressed on wearing of masks and maintaining of physical distancing.

'I've Always Admired R&AW Agents'

'I've Always Admired R&AW Agents'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'...for their bravery and the sacrifices they make, often putting their country above their personal lives.'

Spike in daily COVID cases, India logs 53,476 new infections

Spike in daily COVID cases, India logs 53,476 new infections

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The daily rise in infections was the highest recorded in 153 days. The death toll increased to 1,60,692 with 251 daily new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Companies Join Battle Against Sugar, Salt

Companies Join Battle Against Sugar, Salt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Mondelez, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestle India have been working on bringing down the sugar, salt, and sodium content.

How To Keep Your Bones Healthy

How To Keep Your Bones Healthy

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Protein, calcium, vitamin D and other micronutrients play crucial roles in maintaining the health of bones and joints and should be incorporated into your diet, says Dr Sagar Hingrajiya, consultant orthopaedics, Bhailal Amin General Hospital.

Kejri govt moves SC for more water from Haryana to tackle Delhi water crisis

Kejri govt moves SC for more water from Haryana to tackle Delhi water crisis

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The plea, filed by Delhi's water minister Atishi, has made the Centre, Bharatiya Janata Party-governed Haryana and Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh parties to the petition and said access to water is essential for survival and one of the basic human rights.