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5 soldiers killed in blast triggered by terrorists in Rajouri

5 soldiers killed in blast triggered by terrorists in Rajouri

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A statement from the Army's Northern Command said its personnel have been conducting 'relentless intelligence-based operations to flush out a group of terrorists involved in an ambush on an Army truck in the Tota Gali area of Bhata Dhurian in Jammu region last month'.

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.

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 7L with 22,252 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 7L with 22,252 new cases

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The death toll climbed to 20,160 as 467 more people succumbed to the disease.

India's COVID-19 tally rises to 11,55,191

India's COVID-19 tally rises to 11,55,191

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

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

India's COVID tally goes from 10 lakh to 11 lakh in just 3 days

India's COVID tally goes from 10 lakh to 11 lakh in just 3 days

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The recovery rate stands at 62.61 per cent.

India registers highest single-day spike of 38,902 COVID-19 cases

India registers highest single-day spike of 38,902 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

The health ministry stressed that more than 70 per cent of the deaths occurred due to comorbidities.

India records over 22K COVID cases in 24 hrs for 1st time

India records over 22K COVID cases in 24 hrs for 1st time

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 6,48,315 on Saturday, while the death toll rose to 18,655 with 442 new fatalities.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 6 lakh; 1 lakh cases in 5 days

India's COVID-19 tally tops 6 lakh; 1 lakh cases in 5 days

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

It took 110 days for coronavirus infections in the country to reach one lakh, while just 44 days more to go past the six-lakh mark. With a steady rise, the number of recoveries stands at 3,59, 859 while one patient has migrated. There are 2,26,947 active cases of coronavirus infection presently in the country.

India sees spike of 19,459 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

India sees spike of 19,459 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

This is the sixth consecutive day that coronavirus infections have increased by more than 15,000. The country has seen a surge of 3,57,783 infections from June 1 till date.

Congress-TMC in heated war of words over lone MLA joining Mamata

Congress-TMC in heated war of words over lone MLA joining Mamata

Rediff.com30 May 2023

This is a complete betrayal of the mandate of the people of the Sagardighi Assembly constituency, Ramesh said on Twitter.

With 14,516 cases in a day, India's COVID-19 tally nears 4 lakh

With 14,516 cases in a day, India's COVID-19 tally nears 4 lakh

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The number of recoveries continued to surge with 2,13,830 patients cured so far, while there were 1,68,269 active cases, according to the updated official figures at 8 am.

These photos of India will inspire you to travel

These photos of India will inspire you to travel

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

Rediff readers shared these stunning postcards from their travels.

India's Covid tally crosses 67 lakh; 57 lakh recovered

India's Covid tally crosses 67 lakh; 57 lakh recovered

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

There are 907883 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 13.44 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

India reports over 9,000 COVID-19 cases for 5th day in row

India reports over 9,000 COVID-19 cases for 5th day in row

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

India is the fifth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic after the United States, Brazil, Russia and the United Kingdom, according to the Johns Hopkins University data.

Bypolls to 3 Lok Sabha, 29 assembly seats today

Bypolls to 3 Lok Sabha, 29 assembly seats today

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Adequate security and Covid safety measures have been put in place for the electoral exercise.

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Looking for fun things to do as family during this sunny season?

BJP national exec to discuss strategy for 5 state polls

BJP national exec to discuss strategy for 5 state polls

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

One political resolution is expected to be passed at the meeting where Modi will deliver the valedictory address, which is expected to shape the party's views on a variety of issues.

Record spike of 97,570 infections pushes India's COVID caseload to 46,59,984

Record spike of 97,570 infections pushes India's COVID caseload to 46,59,984

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

The COVID-19 case fatality rate due to the coronavirus infection has further dropped to 1.66 per cent.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 60 lakh with 82,170 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally tops 60 lakh with 82,170 new cases

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

The death toll from the pathogen climbed to 95,542 with 1,039 more deaths. There are 9,62,640 active cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), comprising 15.85 per cent of the caseload, according to the ministry data.

71 dead in lightning strikes in several states

71 dead in lightning strikes in several states

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

In Uttar Pradesh, the death toll due to lightning strikes rose to 42.

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's active Covid cases decline to 64,667, 45 succumb to virus

India's active Covid cases decline to 64,667, 45 succumb to virus

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

The toll from the pandemic climbed to 5,27,874 after 45 more fatalities were recorded. The figure includes 10 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 38 lakh with record spike of 83,883 cases

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 38 lakh with record spike of 83,883 cases

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

There are 8,15,538 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country.

India again records over 78,000 new Covid-19 cases, tally crosses 37 lakh

India again records over 78,000 new Covid-19 cases, tally crosses 37 lakh

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The death toll climbed to 66,333 with 1,045 more fatalities reported in 24 hours.

9,062 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in India

9,062 fresh COVID-19 cases reported in India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.49 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 4.38 per cent, the ministry said.

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.

With record 75,760 cases, India's Covid tally crosses 33 lakh

With record 75,760 cases, India's Covid tally crosses 33 lakh

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

With 1,73,195 cases, Maharashtra has the highest number of active cases.

COVID-19 caseload in India breaches 30-lakh mark

COVID-19 caseload in India breaches 30-lakh mark

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

COVID-19 cases in the country jumped from 10 lakh to 20 lakh in 21 days, while it had taken 59 days for the cases to cross the 10 lakh-mark.

PIX: Netas get rakhis tied on their wrists on Raksha Bandhan

PIX: Netas get rakhis tied on their wrists on Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders celebrated Raksha Bandhan on Thursday.

U'khand tunnel collapse: Oxygen being supplied, efforts on to rescue workers

U'khand tunnel collapse: Oxygen being supplied, efforts on to rescue workers

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

They said the incident occurred around 4 am when a 150-metre-long portion of the four-and-a-half-kilometer-long tunnel collapsed.

With 36,604 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally nears 95 lakh

With 36,604 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally nears 95 lakh

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 94,99,413, with 36,604 new infections being reported in a day, while the death toll climbed to 1,38,122 with 501 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Nadda likely to get extension as BJP chief till 2024 polls

Nadda likely to get extension as BJP chief till 2024 polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Nadda's three-year term will end in January next year, and the BJP parliamentary board, its apex body, is expected to endorse an extension for him before that, sources said.

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.

Grievances piling Up, Modi demands action against Customs, Excise officials:

Grievances piling Up, Modi demands action against Customs, Excise officials:

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Taking strong exception to complaints and grievances of people concerning the customs and excise sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said strict action would be taken against erring officials.

India reports 14,917 Covid cases, 32 deaths

India reports 14,917 Covid cases, 32 deaths

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,36,23,804, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.19 per cent.

India records daily high of 1,52,879 Covid-19 cases

India records daily high of 1,52,879 Covid-19 cases

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

The active cases breached the 11-lakh mark for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic.

Active Covid cases decline to 1,31,807 with 12,751 new infections

Active Covid cases decline to 1,31,807 with 12,751 new infections

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

With 12,751 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,41,74,650, while the active cases have declined to 1,31,807, according to the Union health ministry data.

India logs 18,738 new Covid infections, 40 die; active cases increase

India logs 18,738 new Covid infections, 40 die; active cases increase

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,26,689 with 40 fatalities which include eight deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Siddaramaiah-DKS swearing-in to witness galaxy of CMs

Siddaramaiah-DKS swearing-in to witness galaxy of CMs

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Leaders of several like-minded opposition parties are likely to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Karnataka chief minister-designate Siddaramaiah and deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar on Saturday in Bengaluru.

India reports 20,279 new Covid cases, 36 deaths

India reports 20,279 new Covid cases, 36 deaths

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

With 20,279 new coronavirus infections being reported, India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,38,88,755, while the active cases increased to 1,52,200, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.