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India records lowest COVID-19 cases in 7 months

India records lowest COVID-19 cases in 7 months

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,01,11,294 pushing the national COVID-19 recovery rate to 96.49 per cent.

Centre releases 2nd tranche of Rs 890 cr Covid pkg

Centre releases 2nd tranche of Rs 890 cr Covid pkg

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The amount of financial assistance to each state and Union Territories is based on their COVID-19 caseload.

Record 71 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hrs take India's toll to 1,008

Record 71 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hrs take India's toll to 1,008

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

There has been a spike of 1,813 cases since Tuesday evening. The number of active COVID-19 cases stand at 22,982, while 7,796 people have recovered, and one patient has migrated, the health ministry said.

India's COVID-19 tally inches closer to 20 lakh with 56,282 cases

India's COVID-19 tally inches closer to 20 lakh with 56,282 cases

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The fatality rate has further dropped to 2.07 per cent, the data stated.

India records 16,738 new Covid cases; goes past 15k after a month

India records 16,738 new Covid cases; goes past 15k after a month

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

A total 16,738 infections were reported in a day, while the death toll increased to 1,56,705 with 138 daily new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India reports 18,222 new COVID-19 cases, 228 deaths in 24 hrs

India reports 18,222 new COVID-19 cases, 228 deaths in 24 hrs

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

There are 2,24,190 active cases in the country which is 2.16 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 1,04,31,639 and the death toll climbed to 1,50,798 with the novel coronavirus virus claiming 228 lives in a span of 24 hours in the country, the data updated at 8 am showed.

With over 48,000 cases, India's COVID-19 tally climbs to 13,85,522

With over 48,000 cases, India's COVID-19 tally climbs to 13,85,522

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

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

India's COVID-19 tally tops 63 lakh; toll nears 1 lakh

India's COVID-19 tally tops 63 lakh; toll nears 1 lakh

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 63,12,584, while the death toll climbed to 98,678 with the virus claiming 1,181 lives in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

With 83,809 new Covid cases, India tally tops 49 lakh; toll above 80k

With 83,809 new Covid cases, India tally tops 49 lakh; toll above 80k

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 49,30,236, while the death toll climbed to 80,776 with 1,054 people succumbing to the disease in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Narasimha Rao brought realism to foreign policies: Manmohan

Narasimha Rao brought realism to foreign policies: Manmohan

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

P V Narasimha Rao strongly felt that the reforms would have to be mindful of Indian concerns and would have to protect the interests of our poor and our working people, he said.

US court rejects Nirav Modi's plea against fraud charges

US court rejects Nirav Modi's plea against fraud charges

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

In a major blow to Nirav Modi, a bankruptcy court in the US has rejected a petition of the fugitive diamond merchant and two of his associates, seeking dismissal of fraud allegations against them by the trustee of three companies they previously owned indirectly.

32 new deaths take COVID-19 toll to 452; cases 13,835

32 new deaths take COVID-19 toll to 452; cases 13,835

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Of the total 452 deaths, Maharashtra tops the tally with 194 fatalities, followed by Madhya Pradesh at 57, Gujarat and Delhi at 38 each and Telengana 18.

COVID-19 tally in India breaches 47-lakh mark

COVID-19 tally in India breaches 47-lakh mark

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

There are 9,73,175 active cases of COVID-19 in the country which comprises 20.47 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

With new 44,879 cases, India's Covid tally reaches 87.28 lakh

With new 44,879 cases, India's Covid tally reaches 87.28 lakh

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The death toll reached 1,28,668 after 547 more fatalities were reported in the country in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

COVID-19 caseload in India climbs to 86,83,916

COVID-19 caseload in India climbs to 86,83,916

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

The number of active cases remained below 5 lakh for the second consecutive day.

India registers biggest single day spike of 6,977 COVID-19 cases

India registers biggest single day spike of 6,977 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Total tally rises to 1,38,845; death toll climbs to 4,021

COVID 19: Total cases in India 86,36,011; recovery rate 92.79%

COVID 19: Total cases in India 86,36,011; recovery rate 92.79%

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

At present, there are 4,94,657 active cases in the country which comprise 5.73 per cent of the total caseload

India's daily COVID-19 count remains below 1 lakh

India's daily COVID-19 count remains below 1 lakh

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The active cases further declined to 11,21,671 comprising 3.83 per cent of the total infections.

India reports 40,715 new Covid cases, 199 deaths in a span of 24 hours

India reports 40,715 new Covid cases, 199 deaths in a span of 24 hours

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The active caseload now comprises 2.96 per cent of the total infections, while the recovery rate has further dropped to 95.67 per cent, the ministry data updated at 8 am stated.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 52 lakh with 96,424 new cases; toll 84,372

India's COVID-19 tally tops 52 lakh with 96,424 new cases; toll 84,372

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 52,14,677, while the death toll climbed to 84,372 with the virus claiming 1,174 lives in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India's Covid tally crosses 9 lakh; 1 lakh cases in just 3 days

India's Covid tally crosses 9 lakh; 1 lakh cases in just 3 days

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

It took 110 days for the COVID-19 cases in the country to reach 1 lakh and just 56 days more to go past the 9-lakh mark.

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.

On Day 56 of lockdown, Covid-19 cases in India cross 1 lakh

On Day 56 of lockdown, Covid-19 cases in India cross 1 lakh

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Maharashtra remains the worst-affected state due to the virus with 35,058 cases, including 1,249 deaths. It is followed by Tamil Nadu (11,760) and Gujarat (11,745).

COVID-19 situation improving in metro cities: Govt sources

COVID-19 situation improving in metro cities: Govt sources

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

They said mortality rate in the country is still relatively low and that around 26 lakh people have recovered from the disease so far. Besides, active cases of coronavirus infection comprise around 21.90 per cent of the total cases.

Jaydev to donate 10 per cent of salary to COVID battle

Jaydev to donate 10 per cent of salary to COVID battle

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Jaydev Unadkat will donate 10 percent of his IPL salary to help COVID-19 patients

India records 26,382 new COVID-19 cases, 387 deaths

India records 26,382 new COVID-19 cases, 387 deaths

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The total active cases in the country are at 3,32,002. With 33,813 new discharges in the last 24 hours, total discharged cases reached 94,56,449.

1,463 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, total count 10,815; toll 353

1,463 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, total count 10,815; toll 353

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

The number of active COVID-19 cases stands at 9,272 and as many as 1,189 people have been cured and discharged, and one has migrated, it said.

Dry run for COVID-19 immunisation drive in 4 states next week

Dry run for COVID-19 immunisation drive in 4 states next week

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Each state will plan it in two districts and preferably in five different session-type settings -- district hospital, community health centre or primary health care centre, urban site, private health facility and rural outreach.

India's COVID-19 tally nears 12 lakh, toll at 28,732

India's COVID-19 tally nears 12 lakh, toll at 28,732

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

This is the seventh consecutive day when COVID-19 cases increased by more than 30,000.

Another grim day as India sees 349,691 new Covid cases, 2767 deaths

Another grim day as India sees 349,691 new Covid cases, 2767 deaths

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

With a record single-day rise of 3,49,691 new coronavirus infections, India's total tally of Covid-19 cases climbed to 1,69,60,172, while active cases crossed the 26-lakh mark, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

India takes 13 days to cross 40 lakh COVID cases from 30 lakh

India takes 13 days to cross 40 lakh COVID cases from 30 lakh

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 40,23,179, while the death toll climbed to 69,561 with 1,089 people succumbing to the disease in a span of 24 hours, data updated at 8 am showed.

India records 38,079 fresh Covid cases, 560 deaths

India records 38,079 fresh Covid cases, 560 deaths

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The active cases have declined to 4,24,025 and comprise 1.36 per cent of the total infections.

KL Rahul donates PPE hoods to CISF personnel

KL Rahul donates PPE hoods to CISF personnel

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Playing the Good Samaritan, India's batting star K L Rahul donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) hoods to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel posted at Bengaluru airport, to help them fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rate of Covid increase in Maha tripled in a month

Rate of Covid increase in Maha tripled in a month

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The rate of increase in coronavirus cases in Maharashtra between February 14 to March 23 was three times that recorded in the previous four months, data shows.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 35 lakh with record spike of 78,761 cases

India's COVID-19 tally tops 35 lakh with record spike of 78,761 cases

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

The total coronavirus cases rose to 35,42,733, while the death toll climbed to 63,498 with 948 people succumbing to the disease in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Second dry run for Covid vaccine across India on January 8

Second dry run for Covid vaccine across India on January 8

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

The first dry run of the vaccination drive took place across 125 districts covering all States/UTs on January 2. The dry run was also conducted to familiarise the state, district, block, and hospital-level officers on all aspects of the COVID-19 rollout.

Gehlot allocates portfolios, retains home, finance

Gehlot allocates portfolios, retains home, finance

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The 15 ministers were sworn in on Sunday for the expanded Gehlot cabinet, fulfilling a key demand of former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot whose rebellion last year shook the state's Congress government.

With 11, 458 new cases, COVID-19 tally jumped from 2L to 3L in 10 days

With 11, 458 new cases, COVID-19 tally jumped from 2L to 3L in 10 days

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Active cases stand at 1,45,779, while 1,54,329 people have recovered and one patient has migrated. "Thus, around 49.9 per cent patients have recovered so far," a ministry official said.

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 3 cr-mark with 50,848 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 3 cr-mark with 50,848 new cases

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

India' total COVID-19 infections had surpassed the one crore mark on December 19 after which it took around 136 days to cross the two crore mark on May 4.

Sitharaman assures angry PMC depositors of changes in law

Sitharaman assures angry PMC depositors of changes in law

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

At the press interaction, Sitharaman said secretaries from the department of financial services and economic affairs will be meeting a deputy governor of RBI soon to look into the "shortcomings" of the functioning of multi-state cooperative banks and see if any amendments can be made to the laws.