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Active COVID-19 cases in country rise to 20,635

Active COVID-19 cases in country rise to 20,635

Rediff.com8 May 2022

The active cases comprise 0.05 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.74 per cent, the ministry said.

SA's Markram tests positive for COVID-19

SA's Markram tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

He had cleared the first round of testing along with the rest of the South African squad last week after arriving in New Delhi on June 2.

Active COVID-19 cases in India drop to 14,832

Active COVID-19 cases in India drop to 14,832

Rediff.com23 May 2022

India added 2,022 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,31,38,393, while the active cases dipped to 14,832, according to the Union health ministry data.

India reports 1,685 new COVID-19 cases, 83 fatalities

India reports 1,685 new COVID-19 cases, 83 fatalities

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The tally of active cases now comprises 0.05 per cent of the total infections.

Modi to chair high-level meeting on COVID-19 today

Modi to chair high-level meeting on COVID-19 today

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

There has been a sudden spurt in Covid cases in China and some other countries.

IPL 2025: Will bowlers be allowed to use saliva?

IPL 2025: Will bowlers be allowed to use saliva?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

The BCCI is considering lifting the ban on applying saliva on the ball in IPL 2025.

New Zealand's Conway tests positive for COVID-19

New Zealand's Conway tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

After captain Kane Williamson and Michael Bracewell, New Zealand batter Devon Conway has also tested positive for COVID-19, New Zealand Cricket said on Thursday.

Active COVID-19 cases lowest in 260 days

Active COVID-19 cases lowest in 260 days

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

The death toll has climbed to 4,60,791 with 526 more fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.

India logs over 2,000 fresh COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

India logs over 2,000 fresh COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,28,943 with 20 fatalities, which include 13 deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated by the Union health ministry at 8 am stated.

Active COVID-19 cases in country dip to 19,067

Active COVID-19 cases in country dip to 19,067

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,24,181 with 24 fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Why are COVID-19 cases increasing?

Why are COVID-19 cases increasing?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'We really need to look seriously to see if there are any local variants.'

India logs 1,233 new COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths

India logs 1,233 new COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded as 0.20 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was recorded as 0.25 per cent, according to the ministry.

COVID-19: Take Care of Your Heart!

COVID-19: Take Care of Your Heart!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Dr Udgeath Dhir, director and head, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, explains why you must take extra care of your heart.

COVID-19: India reports 39,361 new cases

COVID-19: India reports 39,361 new cases

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The weekly positivity rate was recorded at 2.31 per cent, according to the health ministry.

Time to Seek Divine Help Against COVID-19

Time to Seek Divine Help Against COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Yeh Hai India: Capturing the events and moods across our incredible country.

India logs 1,421 new COVID-19 cases, 149 deaths

India logs 1,421 new COVID-19 cases, 149 deaths

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

With 1,421 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,19,453, while the active cases dipped to 16,187, according to the Union health ministry.

Biden concerned about China's handling of COVID-19

Biden concerned about China's handling of COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

'I think we just got to make the protocol we set out: that if you're flying from China, you got to be tested, and so on'

COVID-19: India logs 44,643 new cases

COVID-19: India logs 44,643 new cases

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.72 per cent. It has been less than three per cent for the last 11 days.

Shorts: Shapovalov, Gerrard test positive for COVID-19

Shorts: Shapovalov, Gerrard test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Villa manager Gerrard to sit out two games after positive COVID test.

'RCB's seniors backing new skipper Patidar'

'RCB's seniors backing new skipper Patidar'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

RCB head coach Andy Flower expressed his confidence in newly appointed captain Rajat Patidar, highlighting the presence of experienced players like Virat Kohli and Bhuvneshwar Kumar as a major advantage for him.

Active COVID-19 cases in India rise to 81,687

Active COVID-19 cases in India rise to 81,687

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The number of active cases rose by 2,374 from Tuesday to stand at 81,687, and now constitute 0.19 per cent of the total infections.

India logs 1,086 new COVID-19 cases, 71 deaths

India logs 1,086 new COVID-19 cases, 71 deaths

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate remained at 98.76 per cent, the ministry said.

Active COVID-19 cases in India rise to 14,241

Active COVID-19 cases in India rise to 14,241

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,25,16,068.

COVID-19: How to Prevent Third Wave

COVID-19: How to Prevent Third Wave

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'It is important for all of us to understand to have 1. COVID-19-appropriate behaviour, even after vaccination and 2. to try to increase the vaccination drive.'

COVID-19 vaccines not mandatory, Centre tells SC

COVID-19 vaccines not mandatory, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'he Centre has not issued any mandate, the stand of centre is that it should be 100 per cent but it is not a mandate'

India's daily COVID-19 tally: 1096 new cases, 81 deaths

India's daily COVID-19 tally: 1096 new cases, 81 deaths

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections.

India registers drop in daily COVID-19 cases

India registers drop in daily COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 3,11,39,457, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.34 per cent, the data stated.

Rugby India's initiative to fight COVID-19

Rugby India's initiative to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Players provide oxygen cylinders, ration to families in need.

India logs 4,575 new COVID-19 cases, 145 deaths

India logs 4,575 new COVID-19 cases, 145 deaths

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The active cases comprise 0.11 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate further improved to 98.69 per cent, the ministry said.

Tariffs, earnings key for FII flows after Rs 1.54 trillion pullout in FY25

Tariffs, earnings key for FII flows after Rs 1.54 trillion pullout in FY25

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Global funds have pulled out Rs 1.54 trillion from domestic stocks in fiscal 2024 - 25 (FY25), the highest-ever outflow recorded so far, according to the data compiled by Business Standard. The last time the global funds exited Indian shores in droves was back in 2022, when they sold a net Rs 1.41 in the backdrop of Covid-19.

India logs 2,568 new COVID-19 infections, 97 deaths

India logs 2,568 new COVID-19 infections, 97 deaths

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,15,974 with 97 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed

US WHO Exit Won't Impact India: Experts

US WHO Exit Won't Impact India: Experts

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'Both international cooperation and self-reliance will now acquire new purpose.'

India logs 389 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

India logs 389 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

India saw a single-day rise of 389 coronavirus infections, taking the tally to 4,46,71,219 on Saturday, while active cases declined to 5,395, the health ministry said.

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

How we can DEFEAT COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'If our body is able to mount a very successful immune response, we can negate the virus.'

COVID-19: India records 2,020 new fatalities

COVID-19: India records 2,020 new fatalities

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The daily positivity rate has declined to 1.81 per cent . It has been less than three per cent for 22 consecutive days, the ministry said, adding the weekly positivity rate stands at 2.28 per cent.

COVID-19: India records 37,154 new cases

COVID-19: India records 37,154 new cases

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The active cases have declined to 4,50,899 and comprise 1.46 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 97.22 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India sees single-day rise of 2,323 COVID-19 cases

India sees single-day rise of 2,323 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,25,94,801. The case fatality rate stood at 1.22 per cent, it said.

India records 11,499 fresh COVID-19 cases, 255 deaths

India records 11,499 fresh COVID-19 cases, 255 deaths

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The active cases comprise 0.28 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has further improved to 98.52 per cent, the health ministry said.

India records fresh 13,166 COVID-19 cases, 302 deaths

India records fresh 13,166 COVID-19 cases, 302 deaths

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The daily COVID-19 cases have remained less than one lakh for 19 consecutive days.

French Open: Bouzkova tests positive for Covid-19

French Open: Bouzkova tests positive for Covid-19

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Marie Bouzkova has withdrawn from the French Open before her second-round match after she reported that she has tested positive for COVID-19