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Bulldozer Rescues Elephant!

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Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

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India's COVID-19 tally tops 23 lakh with 60,963 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally tops 23 lakh with 60,963 new cases

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The total coronavirus cases in the country have mounted to 23,29,638, while the death toll climbed to 46,091 with 834 new fatalities being reported in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 29 lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 29 lakh mark

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The total cases of coronavirus infections mounted to 29,05,823, while the death toll climbed to 54,849 with 983 new fatalities being reported in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India's COVID-19 caseload nears 60 lakh; 49 lakh recover

India's COVID-19 caseload nears 60 lakh; 49 lakh recover

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

88,600 fresh infections were reported on Sunday. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 59,92,532, while the death toll climbed to 94,503 with 1,124 people succumbing to the disease in a span of 24 hours, data updated at 8 am showed.

UK court to hear Nirav Modi extradition case on Dec 14

UK court to hear Nirav Modi extradition case on Dec 14

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Nirav Modi, the fugitive diamond merchant wanted in India to face charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, has lodged his appeal against extradition from the UK and the case will be heard at the high court in London on December 14. The 50-year-old jeweller, who remains behind bars at Wandsworth Prison in south-west London since his arrest in March 2019, was granted permission to appeal against the Westminster Magistrates' Court extradition order on mental health and human rights grounds. High court judge Martin Chamberlain had ruled on August 9 that arguments presented by Modi's legal team concerning his "severe depression" and "high risk of suicide" were arguable at a substantial hearing.

India reports over 1.45 lakh new COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

India reports over 1.45 lakh new COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

With a record 1,45,384 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally has climbed to 1,32,05,926, the health ministry said.

Over 30L vaccinated against COVID in 24 hrs, highest so far

Over 30L vaccinated against COVID in 24 hrs, highest so far

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

More than 30 lakh people were inoculated against COVID-19 on March 15, the highest in a day so far, taking the total number of vaccine doses administered in the country to 3,29,47,432, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Tuesday.

India records 44,111 new Covid cases, 738 deaths

India records 44,111 new Covid cases, 738 deaths

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

The active cases -- 4,95,533 -- were recorded below five lakh after 97 days and comprised 1.62 per cent of the total infections.

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.

86,961 new COVID cases in India, tally crosses 54 lakh

86,961 new COVID cases in India, tally crosses 54 lakh

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The COVID-19 case fatality rate due to coronavirus has further declined to 1.6 per cent. There are 10,03,299 active cases in the country as of now, which comprises 18.28 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

More states make wearing masks mandatory in public

More states make wearing masks mandatory in public

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

MP and Odisha to fine people who are found roaming outside without wearing masks. Rajasthan and Punjab pass similar orders.

Dip in daily Covid count continues; 29,163 cases reported in 24 hrs

Dip in daily Covid count continues; 29,163 cases reported in 24 hrs

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 88,74,290 with 29,163 infections being reported in a day while the death toll climbed to 1,30,519 with 449 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India records 16,946 new COVID-19 cases, 198 deaths in past 24 hrs

India records 16,946 new COVID-19 cases, 198 deaths in past 24 hrs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The death toll has increased to 1,51,727 with 198 new fatalities.

12 PSBs Post Profit Of Rs 256.85 Billion

12 PSBs Post Profit Of Rs 256.85 Billion

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Collectively, the pack of 12 has posted a 50 per cent rise in profits -- Rs 25,685 crore. On a quarter-on-quarter basis (that is, September over June), the rise is 68 per cent. Public sector banks have never had such a stellar performance, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Five states see upsurge in daily COVID-19 cases: Centre

Five states see upsurge in daily COVID-19 cases: Centre

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh have recorded an 'upsurge' in daily new cases of COVID-19, the Union health ministry said on Saturday.

This Is How Ananya Takes A Picture!

This Is How Ananya Takes A Picture!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Sharvari rocks the sari... Esha sends love from Miami... Swara adds sunshine to her wardrobe...

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 15-lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 15-lakh mark

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

This is the seventh consecutive day that COVID-19 cases have increased by more than 45,000.

With spike of 75,083 cases, India's COVID count crosses 55-lakh

With spike of 75,083 cases, India's COVID count crosses 55-lakh

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

There are 9,75,861 active cases of the coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 17.54 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

Ending IPL is not answer to Covid crisis, says Cummins

Ending IPL is not answer to Covid crisis, says Cummins

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders star pacer Pat Cummins says 'people in Australia would also like to help'.

With over 50k cases, India's COVID-19 tally zooms past 19 lakh

With over 50k cases, India's COVID-19 tally zooms past 19 lakh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

This is the seventh consecutive day that COVID-19 cases have increased by more than 50,000.

Over 1.8 crore vaccine doses administered in India

Over 1.8 crore vaccine doses administered in India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India has crossed 1.8 crore, the Union health ministry said on Friday.

India logs record 4,14,188 new COVID-19 cases

India logs record 4,14,188 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com7 May 2021

The death toll has increased to 2,34,083 with 3,915 fatalities being reported in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

95,735 Covid cases in biggest 1-day rise in India

95,735 Covid cases in biggest 1-day rise in India

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

There are 9,19,018 active cases in the country which comprise 20.58 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

India records 12,881 new COVID-19 cases, 101 fresh deaths

India records 12,881 new COVID-19 cases, 101 fresh deaths

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The COVID-19 case fatality rate has dropped to 1.42 per cent, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,06,56,845 which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 97.32 per cent.

Ranji Roundup: Punjab concede three points; Delhi crush Assam

Ranji Roundup: Punjab concede three points; Delhi crush Assam

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

A round-up of Ranji matches played across India on Sunday.

'Modi cannot afford to lose Gujarat'

'Modi cannot afford to lose Gujarat'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'If he loses Gujarat, then he has a major, major, problem coming up in 2024.'

Border villages in Punjab evacuated; Rajasthan, Gujarat on high alert

Border villages in Punjab evacuated; Rajasthan, Gujarat on high alert

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Residents near the border have been asked to switch off lights at night. Farmers whose agriculture land is beyond the fencing wire were ordered not to visit their fields.

India sizzles in heatwave, Banda (UP) records 47.4 deg C

India sizzles in heatwave, Banda (UP) records 47.4 deg C

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The mercury breached the 46-degree Celsius mark in several places such as Allahabad (46.8 degrees Celsius) and Jhansi (46.2 degrees Celsius) in Uttar Pradesh; Sports Complex (46.4 degrees Celsius) in Delhi; Ganganagar (46.4 degrees Celsius) in Rajasthan; Nowgong (46.2 degrees Celsius) in Madhya Pradesh; and Maharashtra's Chandrapur (46.4 degrees Celsius).

People's laxity major reason for Covid surge: Vardhan

People's laxity major reason for Covid surge: Vardhan

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said one of the major reasons for the surge in cases was people becoming lax towards following COVID-appropriate behaviour and urged them take up mass awareness campaigns to re-instill the importance of such measures among the masses.

8 states account for over 81% of new COVID cases

8 states account for over 81% of new COVID cases

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab have shown a steep rise in daily COVID-19 cases

Why Are BJP, Congress Meeting in Rajasthan?

Why Are BJP, Congress Meeting in Rajasthan?

Rediff.com9 May 2022

At its Jaipur meeting, the BJP will focus on this year's assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh while the Congress's Chintan Shivir in Udaipur will discuss how it can resurrect itself.

'The Big Show': Maxwell smashes 39-ball 83 in BBL

'The Big Show': Maxwell smashes 39-ball 83 in BBL

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell on Friday smashed a scintillating 83 off 39 balls for Melbourne Stars in the Big Bash League T20 tournament, a day after being picked by Kings XI Punjab for a whopping Rs 10.75 crore at the IPL auction. Returning to action after taking a break to focus on his mental health, Maxwell once again showed just why he is considered one of the most devastating batsmen in T20 cricket as he smashed seven boundaries and five sixes during his stay at the crease.

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

Borewell accidents still taking place despite SC guidelines

Borewell accidents still taking place despite SC guidelines

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The guidelines issued by the top court on February 11, 2010 included setting up barbed wire fencing around the well during construction, using a steel plate covers fixed with bolts over the well assembly and filling up of borewells from the bottom to the ground level among others.

41,157 fresh Covid cases reported in India

41,157 fresh Covid cases reported in India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

The number of people who have recovered from the disease has risen to 3,02,69,796, while the case fatality rate has increased to 1.33 per cent, the data stated.

24,010 new cases take India's COVID-19 tally to 99.56 lakh

24,010 new cases take India's COVID-19 tally to 99.56 lakh

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 99,56,557 and the death toll rose to 1,44,451 with 355 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Nirav Modi's extradition trial concludes, verdict expected on Feb 25

Nirav Modi's extradition trial concludes, verdict expected on Feb 25

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

A UK Judge on Friday stated that the ruling in fugitive diamond dealer Nirav Modi extradition case will be made on February 25. The extradition trial of Nirav Modi has concluded today at Westminster Magistrates' court in London. District judge Samuel Goozee confirmed the timeline. Nirav Modi, who is wanted in India for allegedly defrauding Punjab National Bank (PNB) of an estimated $2 billion, was re-remanded on December 1 by a judge at Westminster Magistrate Court in London.

India's COVID-19 tally at 97.35 lakh; recoveries cross 92 lakh

India's COVID-19 tally at 97.35 lakh; recoveries cross 92 lakh

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The COVID-19 active caseload remained below four lakh for the third consecutive day.

India's daily Covid cases hit 2-month high of 23,285

India's daily Covid cases hit 2-month high of 23,285

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

The total active caseload increased to 1,97,237, which now comprises 1.74 per cent of the total infections, while the recovery rate has dropped to 96.86 per cent.

Morgan cites EPL, Bundesliga for IPL to go on amid lockdown

Morgan cites EPL, Bundesliga for IPL to go on amid lockdown

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

With India's health system crumbling, several states have enforced stringent restrictions, including night curfews and lockdowns.