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India sees 197 fresh COVID-19 cases

India sees 197 fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The overall death toll stands at 5,30,723 with one death reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Omicron begins to replace Delta variant in India

Omicron begins to replace Delta variant in India

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Omicron has started replacing Delta variant in the country in terms of the number of COVID-19 cases and positive international travellers are almost 80 per cent Omicron now, official sources said on Friday.

India's daily Covid cases drop below 7K-mark, 24 die; active tally dips too

India's daily Covid cases drop below 7K-mark, 24 die; active tally dips too

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The death toll has increased to 5,31,369 with 24 deaths, which includes nine reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India reports 2,430 new COVID-19 cases

India reports 2,430 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,28,874 with 17 fatalities, which includes 9 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Sena-UBT trolls Shinde over non-inclusion in NITI Aayog

Sena-UBT trolls Shinde over non-inclusion in NITI Aayog

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday took potshots at the rival Shiv Sena over its minister not finding a place in the reconstituted NITI Aayog.

Sharp increase in active Covid cases with 3,712 new infections

Sharp increase in active Covid cases with 3,712 new infections

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

The country's COVID-19 death toll has climbed to 5,24,641, with five latest fatalities reported from Kerala, the ministry data updated at 8 am stated.

India logs 2,468 new Covid cases, 17 deaths; active cases decline

India logs 2,468 new Covid cases, 17 deaths; active cases decline

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,28,733 with 17 more fatalities, which included nine deaths reconciled by Kerala, data updated by the ministry at 8 am stated.

India logs 556 new Covid cases, 17 die; active caseload declines by 252

India logs 556 new Covid cases, 17 die; active caseload declines by 252

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,30,570 with 17 more fatalities, including 15 reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Centre asks states for data on deaths due to oxygen shortage

Centre asks states for data on deaths due to oxygen shortage

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Last week, opposition parties had hit out at the government after it told Parliament that no deaths due to oxygen shortage have been specifically reported by states and Union Territories during the second COVID-19 wave.

Active Covid cases decline to 1,837

Active Covid cases decline to 1,837

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The death toll rose by three to 5,30,753 with Uttar Pradesh reporting two fatalities and West Bengal recording one, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Covid spike: 27 deaths reported from 11 states

Covid spike: 27 deaths reported from 11 states

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

India has recorded 9,111 new coronavirus infections, while active cases have increased to 60,313, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

India logs 11,109 new Covid cases, highest in 8 months

India logs 11,109 new Covid cases, highest in 8 months

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

While three deaths each were reported from Delhi and Rajasthan, two each were from Chhattisgarh and Punjab and one each from Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh besides nine reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

What Will Nirmalaji's Budget Be Like?

What Will Nirmalaji's Budget Be Like?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

The Budget assumes significance as it comes on the back of lower-than-expected growth numbers during the second quarter and geopolitical uncertainty.

India records 18,840 Covid cases, 43 deaths in a day

India records 18,840 Covid cases, 43 deaths in a day

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Active caseload increased by 2,693 in a day and now comprise 0.29 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.51 per cent, the health ministry said.

India reports 214 fresh Covid cases, 4 deaths

India reports 214 fresh Covid cases, 4 deaths

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

India on Saturday recorded 214 fresh coronavirus infections, while the number of active cases increased marginally to 2,509, according to Union health ministry data.

Covid negative must for flyers transiting through China, 5 countries

Covid negative must for flyers transiting through China, 5 countries

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

A negative Covid report is a must for passengers transiting through China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand, irrespective of their originating countries, before landing at any Indian airport, the Union health ministry said on Monday.

Pvt centres allowed to charge up to Rs 150 above covid vaccine price

Pvt centres allowed to charge up to Rs 150 above covid vaccine price

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

The centre informed that no fresh registration would be required for the precaution dose on the CoWIN.

India active Covid cases rise to 35,199

India active Covid cases rise to 35,199

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 6.91 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 3.67 per cent.

Active Covid cases near 1 lakh mark with 14,506 new infections

Active Covid cases near 1 lakh mark with 14,506 new infections

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

With 14,506 new COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, India's total tally of such cases rose to 4,34,33, 345, and that of the active cases to 99,602, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

India logs 4,129 new Covid cases, active infections decline

India logs 4,129 new Covid cases, active infections decline

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

With 4,129 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,45,72,243, while the active cases declined to 43,415, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

India adds 12,847 new Covid cases, active tally up by over 4800

India adds 12,847 new Covid cases, active tally up by over 4800

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The active cases now constitute 0.15 per cent of the total infections.

India logs 210 fresh coronavirus cases, no new death

India logs 210 fresh coronavirus cases, no new death

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

India registered a single-day rise of 210 new coronavirus infections, while the number of active cases further declined to 4,047, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday.

India logs 8,895 new Covid cases, 2,796 deaths as Bihar reconciles data

India logs 8,895 new Covid cases, 2,796 deaths as Bihar reconciles data

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

India saw a single-day rise of 2,796 fatalities with Bihar carrying out a reconciliation exercise of its COVID data, pushing the country's death toll to 4,73,326, while 8,895 new infections were reported, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

Modi 3@1: Challenges, Opportunities Ahead

Modi 3@1: Challenges, Opportunities Ahead

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

There are challenges galore before him, and it is not going to be easy. In the next four years, he has to conjure a system that changes the optics about him and the BJP both nationally and internationally so that he can ride back on his own, claim the top slot, and not have to lean on a coalition, asserts Ramesh Menon as Modi 3.0 completes a year in power.

India logs 2,151 new Covid cases, highest in 5 months

India logs 2,151 new Covid cases, highest in 5 months

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

A total of 2,208 cases were recorded on October 28 last year.

Active Covid cases in India decline to 50,342

Active Covid cases in India decline to 50,342

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

India saw a single day rise of 6,395 new coronavirus infections, taking the tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,44,78,636, while the active cases declined to 50,342, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday.

Daily Covid cases in country highest in 149 days

Daily Covid cases in country highest in 149 days

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

India logged 1,890 new coronavirus cases, the highest in 149 days, while the active cases increased to 9,433, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

After 2 Monkeypox cases, Centre advises strict vigil at airports

After 2 Monkeypox cases, Centre advises strict vigil at airports

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The Union health ministry on Monday reviewed the steps for health screening of international travellers arriving in India at airports and ports after two cases of Monkeypox were reported in the country.

Active Covid cases in India decline to 50,594

Active Covid cases in India decline to 50,594

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

India saw a single day rise of 5,379 coronavirus infections, taking the tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,44,72,241, according to the Union health ministry data updated.

Modi likely to keep tight rein on health spending, say sources

Modi likely to keep tight rein on health spending, say sources

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Modi's government is also working on a universal health coverage plan that would provide all citizens with free drugs and diagnostic treatment.

India reports 5,910 Covid cases, 16 deaths

India reports 5,910 Covid cases, 16 deaths

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.60% and the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 2.15%.

Daily Covid cases in India highest in 140 days

Daily Covid cases in India highest in 140 days

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

India logged 1,300 new coronavirus cases, the highest in 140 days, while the active cases have increased to 7,605, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday.

Railway unions back train driver killed in Kanchanjunga accident

Railway unions back train driver killed in Kanchanjunga accident

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

The employees' unions said that squarely blaming the driver, who is not alive to defend himself, amounts to making him a scapegoat for the systematic shortcomings of the Railways.

Active COVID-19 cases up by 23 with 171 new infections

Active COVID-19 cases up by 23 with 171 new infections

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

India saw a single-day rise of 171 fresh COVID-19 cases, while the active cases have increased to 2,342, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday.

Omicron surge: Step up testing, Govt to 9 states, UTs

Omicron surge: Step up testing, Govt to 9 states, UTs

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

In the absence of sufficient testing, it is rather impossible to determine the true level of infection spread in the community, Additional Secretary of Union Health Ministry Arti Ahuja said in her letter dated January 5.

Rijiju shunted out of law ministry, given earth sciences

Rijiju shunted out of law ministry, given earth sciences

Rediff.com18 May 2023

In a major cabinet reshuffle, Arjun Ram Meghwal has replaced Kiren Rijiju as the Union law and justice minister, a communique from the President's Secretariat said on Thursday.

India logs more than 1,000 Covid cases after 4 mths, 3 die; active tally rises

India logs more than 1,000 Covid cases after 4 mths, 3 die; active tally rises

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

The active cases now comprise 0.01 per cent of the total cases, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.8 per cent.

No data has leaked from Co-WIN portal: Govt

No data has leaked from Co-WIN portal: Govt

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'It is clarified that no data has leaked from Co-WIN portal and the entire data of residents is safe and secure on this digital platform,' the health ministry said in a statement.

Mysterious illness: J-K village declared 'containment zone'

Mysterious illness: J-K village declared 'containment zone'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

In view of the 'unidentified illness' in Rajouri's Badhal village, the village has been declared a containment zone, and the affected families' homes sealed; a few patients brought to Government Medical College (GMC) in Rajouri on Thursday.

Active Covid cases in country decline to 96,506

Active Covid cases in country decline to 96,506

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

India logged 8,586 new coronavirus infections taking total tally of cases to 4,43,57,546 while the active cases have declined to 96,506, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Tuesday.