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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.

India logs 1,574 new Covid cases, 9 die; active tally declines to 18,802

India logs 1,574 new Covid cases, 9 die; active tally declines to 18,802

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

A decrease of 596 cases has been recorded in the active covid caseload in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India adds 226 Covid more cases, no new death reported

India adds 226 Covid more cases, no new death reported

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The active cases comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate increased to 98.80 per cent, according to the health ministry website.

India logs 226 new Covid cases, active infections dip to 4,529

India logs 226 new Covid cases, active infections dip to 4,529

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,30,6278 with one fatality being reported from Odisha, data updated at 8 am stated.

At 21.4 lakh, India sees 18% spike in TB cases in 2021

At 21.4 lakh, India sees 18% spike in TB cases in 2021

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, an initiative of the government, more than 40,000 Nikshay Mitra are supporting over 10.45 lakh TB patients all over the country presently, the Union health ministry said.

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.

Mumbai Mayor returns as nurse to fight COVID-19

Mumbai Mayor returns as nurse to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Pednekar was a nurse before coming to politics and has decided to join the team of BMC's BYL Nair Hospital to aid the COVID-19 patients in their fight against the virus.

Active Covid cases in country dip to 1,781

Active Covid cases in country dip to 1,781

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The death toll stands at 5,30,748 with one death reported by Uttar Pradesh and one reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Bodies in Ganga: NHRC issues notices to Centre, UP, Bihar

Bodies in Ganga: NHRC issues notices to Centre, UP, Bihar

Rediff.com13 May 2021

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Union Jal Shakti Ministry, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, after receiving complaints about several bodies found floating in the Ganga river in the two states.

Bihar man, teen arrested for CoWIN data leak via Telegram

Bihar man, teen arrested for CoWIN data leak via Telegram

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A man from Bihar was arrested and a juvenile was apprehended in connection with their involvement in the alleged data leak from CoWIN portal, officials said on Thursday.

Active Covid cases in country dip to 1,771

Active Covid cases in country dip to 1,771

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

The death toll stands at 5,30,745, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India records 2,119 new coronavirus cases

India records 2,119 new coronavirus cases

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,28,953 with 10 fatalities which includes five deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India records 173 new Covid cases, active tally declines

India records 173 new Covid cases, active tally declines

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The active cases comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national recovery rate has increased to 98.80 per cent, according to the ministry's website.

CBI begins probe into graft complaints against Red Cross's 5 branches

CBI begins probe into graft complaints against Red Cross's 5 branches

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

According to officials, the Union health ministry had received complaints about alleged corruption at the regional branches of the Red Cross Society in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, Karnataka and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

India's daily Covid count lowest in over six months

India's daily Covid count lowest in over six months

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

India saw a single-day rise of 1,542 coronavirus infections, the lowest in 182 days, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Tuesday.

Reports of 50L unused Covishield jabs may go waste not true: Govt

Reports of 50L unused Covishield jabs may go waste not true: Govt

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

It said the Centre had proactively advised all state governments to review the availability of vaccines, right from the start of the vaccination drive against COVID-19, to ensure that the wastage of doses is reduced to a minimum.

India reports 200 fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours

India reports 200 fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

India saw a single day rise of 200 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 3,767, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday.

Note ban effect: Govt to spend more on health, education

Note ban effect: Govt to spend more on health, education

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Increase of 10% to 12% likely in a bid to improve citizens' mood after demonetisation.

India logs 2,424 Covid cases, daily positivity rate at 2.65%

India logs 2,424 Covid cases, daily positivity rate at 2.65%

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

A decline of 514 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

Lockdown Diaries: Mary Kom shares her fitness secret

Lockdown Diaries: Mary Kom shares her fitness secret

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

India's boxing icon MC Mary Kom shared her fitness secret with her fans on Monday as the Olympic medallist showed how she is making most of spending time at home during the lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Centre relaxes Covid norms for Ukraine evacuees

Centre relaxes Covid norms for Ukraine evacuees

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Indians being evacuated from Ukraine have been exempted from pre-boarding RT-PCR test, providing Covid vaccination certificates and uploading those on the Air Suvidha portal, the health ministry said.

UPSC takes 31 pvt sector experts as jt secretaries

UPSC takes 31 pvt sector experts as jt secretaries

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Minister of state for personnel Jitendra Singh said it is a major step to place the right talent for the right role.

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.

Dengue outbreak: Central teams rushed to 9 states, UTs

Dengue outbreak: Central teams rushed to 9 states, UTs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

These nine states and union territories are Haryana, Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir.

India reports 3,805 new COVID-19 cases

India reports 3,805 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

India saw a single day rise of 3,805 new coronavirus infections, taking India's tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,45,91,112, while the active cases declined to 38,293, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday.

In touch with Uzbek authorities: WHO on syrup deaths of 18 kids

In touch with Uzbek authorities: WHO on syrup deaths of 18 kids

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The World Health Organisation on Friday said that it is in touch with the Uzbek authorities about the reported deaths of 18 children after consuming contaminated cough syrup made by Noida-based Marion Biotech.

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.

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.

Active Covid cases in country increase to 1,797

Active Covid cases in country increase to 1,797

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The death toll stands at 5,30,750 with two deaths reported by Uttar Pradesh in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Parl panel raps Centre for handling of Covid 2nd wave

Parl panel raps Centre for handling of Covid 2nd wave

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

It noted that the government could not accurately anticipate the gravity of the possible resurgence of the pandemic and its subsequent waves.

India logs 5,700 new Covid cases, active tally rises

India logs 5,700 new Covid cases, active tally rises

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

The active cases comprise 0.11 per cent of the total infections.

India logs more than 7,000 new Covid cases, 25 deaths

India logs more than 7,000 new Covid cases, 25 deaths

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The overall COVID death toll rose to 5,27,965 with 33 fatalities in the last 24 hours, which includes eight deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Can election manifestos show the way to Viksit Bharat?

Can election manifestos show the way to Viksit Bharat?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Elections are not won or lost by expounding on such macro-economic matters. For the aam admi, what matters in manifestos are promises that will improve their quality of life, notes Vinayak Chatterjee.

What Poonawalla said on vaccine, current Covid strain

What Poonawalla said on vaccine, current Covid strain

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Poonawalla was talking to media persons amid rising cases of coronavirus infections in the country since March.

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.

Ensure availability of oxygen, functional ventilators: Centre to states

Ensure availability of oxygen, functional ventilators: Centre to states

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

In a letter to all states and UTs, Health Ministry Additional Secretary Manohar Agnani said the operationalisation and maintenance of these medical infrastructure is of utmost importance to meet any eventuality even though the number of cases in the country is low now.

Govt yet to decide on restraining flights from China amid Covid surge

Govt yet to decide on restraining flights from China amid Covid surge

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

According to the people aware of the matter, there are currently 10 different variants of COVID-19 in the country, with the latest being BF.7.

Jaitley unlikely to be a minister in new govt on account of ill health

Jaitley unlikely to be a minister in new govt on account of ill health

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Jaitley, 66, has become 'very weak' as his health has deteriorated over the past few weeks, sources said, adding that he has developed some throat condition as well that prevents him from speaking for long.

India logs 157 new Covid infections

India logs 157 new Covid infections

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

The death toll due to the disease stands at 5,30,696 with one fatality being reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India records 2,112 new Covid cases, 4 deaths

India records 2,112 new Covid cases, 4 deaths

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The active cases comprise 0.05 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 98.76 per cent, the health ministry said.