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Before Chandrababu Naidu's Swearing In...

Before Chandrababu Naidu's Swearing In...

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Telugu Desam Party, Jana Sena party, Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs met in Vijayawada on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, a day before the National Democratic Party government was sworn in Andhra Pradesh.

At 4,417, India records lowest single-day rise in Covid cases in 3 months

At 4,417, India records lowest single-day rise in Covid cases in 3 months

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 1.20 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 2.06 per cent.

India logs 20,408 fresh COVID cases, 44 deaths

India logs 20,408 fresh COVID cases, 44 deaths

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,26,312 with 44 new fatalities, the data updated by the government at 8 am said.

India logs over 1.61 lakh Covid cases, 1,733 deaths

India logs over 1.61 lakh Covid cases, 1,733 deaths

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 9.26 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate was 14.15 per cent.

India logs 27 new Covid deaths, 10,753 fresh cases; active tally rises

India logs 27 new Covid deaths, 10,753 fresh cases; active tally rises

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The toll has climbed to 5,31,091 with 27 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours.

Train crushes woman loco pilot returning after 'washroom break'

Train crushes woman loco pilot returning after 'washroom break'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

A woman loco pilot was killed in the Malda division of West Bengal after being hit by a speeding train while returning from a washroom break. The incident has sparked outrage among loco pilots' unions who have been demanding improved washroom facilities and safety measures for female drivers. This incident highlights the ongoing struggle for safe working conditions for women loco pilots, who face numerous challenges due to the lack of basic amenities and support.

India reports over 2.35 lakh Covid cases, 871 deaths

India reports over 2.35 lakh Covid cases, 871 deaths

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 13.39 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate was 16.89 per cent, according to the health ministry.

After 3 years, a bureaucrat to head Sebi

After 3 years, a bureaucrat to head Sebi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Seasoned bureaucrat and a stickler for rules Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey will be at the helm of capital market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), for three years. The 1987-batch Odisha-cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, Pandey, would replace Madhabi Puri Buch, whose three-year term ends on Friday.

India logs 1,109 new COVID-19 cases; 43 deaths

India logs 1,109 new COVID-19 cases; 43 deaths

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

India saw a single day rise of 1,109 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,30,33,067, while the active cases have further declined to 11,492 , according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday.

Pollution: Centre announces staggered working hours for Delhi staffers

Pollution: Centre announces staggered working hours for Delhi staffers

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

The Indian government has announced staggered working hours for its employees in Delhi due to the severe air pollution in the city. The move comes after a week of 'severe' pollution levels, which have slightly improved but are still in the 'very poor' zone. The order also encourages employees to pool vehicles and use public transport to minimize vehicular pollution.

India's daily Covid count drops below 2K, 10 deaths; active tally declines

India's daily Covid count drops below 2K, 10 deaths; active tally declines

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,28,923 with 10 fatalities, which include six deaths reconciled by Kerala.

India reports 13,203 new COVID-19 cases

India reports 13,203 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

With this, the total coronavirus cases in the country have risen to 1,06,67,736 including 1,84,182 active cases and 1,03,30,084 total discharges. However, the total death toll in the country due to the infection mounted to 1,53,470 including the new deaths.

'After the devastation of Covid, I had expected a higher budget for health'

'After the devastation of Covid, I had expected a higher budget for health'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

'...to address the serious faultlines that had got exposed during the pandemic.' 'If the economy is looking up this year, we could have been allocated an increase of at least 20%.'

Covid boosters for 18+ age group from April 10

Covid boosters for 18+ age group from April 10

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

All those above the age of 18 who have completed nine months after the administration of the second dose will be eligible for the precaution dose, it said.

Govt extends Covid containment measures till Nov 30

Govt extends Covid containment measures till Nov 30

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

In a communication to chief secretaries of all states and union territories, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla also said that existing protocols for curbing the spread of COVID-19 will continue till November 30.

'Delta Plus' now variant of concern; 22 cases found: Govt

'Delta Plus' now variant of concern; 22 cases found: Govt

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

22 cases of the Delta Plus variant of the coronavirus have been detected in India, with 16 of them being reported from Maharashtra and the remaining from Madhya Pradesh and Kerala, the government said.

India's active Covid cases rise further with 18,815 new infections

India's active Covid cases rise further with 18,815 new infections

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,25,343 with 38 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Official who led govt's Covid briefings tests positive

Official who led govt's Covid briefings tests positive

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

A 1996-batch IAS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, Agarwal was the central government's official spokesperson at the national media briefings

Random Covid testing for arriving foreign flyers from Dec 24

Random Covid testing for arriving foreign flyers from Dec 24

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Following random testing, if anybody is found Covid-positive, the sample should be sent for genomic testing at the designated INSACOG laboratory network, Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan wrote in a letter to his civil aviation ministry counterpart Rajiv Bansal.

Odisha detects 59 H3N2 influenza cases in Jan, Feb; steps up surveillance

Odisha detects 59 H3N2 influenza cases in Jan, Feb; steps up surveillance

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

State health secretary of Odisha on Sunday directed all district administrations to be vigilant and step up influenza-like illness and severe acute respiratory infections surveillance at health facility level and community level.

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.

India records 58,077 new COVID-19 cases, positivity rate dips

India records 58,077 new COVID-19 cases, positivity rate dips

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

India saw a single day rise of 58,077 coronavirus infections, which took the tally of cases to 4,25,36,137, while the active cases have declined to 6,97,802, according to Union health ministry data updated on Friday.

India's active COVID cases decline to 39,583

India's active COVID cases decline to 39,583

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 1.23 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was 1.44 per cent.

Covid vaccination certificates in 5 poll-bound states won't have Modi's photo

Covid vaccination certificates in 5 poll-bound states won't have Modi's photo

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

According to sources, the filters were applied on Saturday night soon after the poll schedule was announced.

India records 4,272 Covid cases in a day

India records 4,272 Covid cases in a day

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The death toll has reached 5,28,611 with 27 more deaths, including 16 fatalities reconciled by Kerala.

India records 1,994 fresh COVID-19 cases

India records 1,994 fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

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

India reports 3,688 new Covid cases, 50 fatalities; active cases rise

India reports 3,688 new Covid cases, 50 fatalities; active cases rise

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

The active cases constituted 0.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national recovery rate was recorded at 98.74 per cent, the health ministry said.

India reports nearly 5,000 fresh Covid cases

India reports nearly 5,000 fresh Covid cases

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

The active cases comprise 0.10 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 98.71 per cent, the health ministry said.

Covid: Active cases fall, but positivity rate above 7% after over 5 months

Covid: Active cases fall, but positivity rate above 7% after over 5 months

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

With 16,866 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,39,05,621, while the daily positivity rate crossed 7 per cent again after a gap of 168 days, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

India logs 89 new Covid cases, active infections below 2,000

India logs 89 new Covid cases, active infections below 2,000

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

India saw a single-day rise of 89 coronavirus infections, while the active case count came down by three to stand at 1,931, according to the Union health ministry data.

Centre approves COVID-19 emergency package for states, UTs

Centre approves COVID-19 emergency package for states, UTs

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The Union health ministry is releasing funds for states and Union territories under the National Health Mission for implementation of phase 1 up to June 2020.

Centre rushes high-level teams to states witnessing Covid surge

Centre rushes high-level teams to states witnessing Covid surge

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The Centre has deputed multi-disciplinary teams to states witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases, including Maharashtra, Kerala, Gujarat, Punjab, Karnataka and Jammu and Kashmir, to support them in effectively tackling the pandemic.

Govt raises gap between 2 Covishield jabs to 4-8 weeks

Govt raises gap between 2 Covishield jabs to 4-8 weeks

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

This decision of revised time interval between two doses is applicable only to Covishield and not to Covaxin vaccine, the ministry said.

Govt issues guidelines for non-coronavirus health facilities

Govt issues guidelines for non-coronavirus health facilities

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The move comes after a few hospitals closed down following the detection of the disease among its medical workers.

Artificial rain in Delhi? AAP govt seeks Centre's nod to combat air

Artificial rain in Delhi? AAP govt seeks Centre's nod to combat air

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Amid Delhi's worsening air quality, which has plunged into the severe plus category with an AQI consistently above 450, Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday called for immediate intervention from the central government.

India logs 1,604 new Covid cases, 8 die; active tally declines further

India logs 1,604 new Covid cases, 8 die; active tally declines further

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,29,016 with eight fatalities being recorded, including three reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Active Covid cases in country dip to 2,119

Active Covid cases in country dip to 2,119

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.46 crore (4,46,81,154). The death toll stands at 5,30,726, the data updated at 8 am stated.

'COVID-19 positive patients can be detected in 6-8 hours'

'COVID-19 positive patients can be detected in 6-8 hours'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'The more people get tested, the more people will come under isolation. So the spread will get limited with testing.'

India logs 2,628 Covid cases in a day, 18 deaths

India logs 2,628 Covid cases in a day, 18 deaths

Rediff.com26 May 2022

India saw a single day rise of 2,628 new coronavirus infections, taking the infection tally to 4,31,44,820, while the active cases have increased to 15,414, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday.

India's daily Covid count sees sharp decline, positivity rate drops

India's daily Covid count sees sharp decline, positivity rate drops

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The active cases decreased by 88,209 to reach 17,43,059-- 4.20 per cent of the total infections -- while the country's recovery rate stands at 94.60 per cent, the ministry said.