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Farooq Abdullah tests positive for COVID-19

Farooq Abdullah tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Omar urged everyone who came in contact with his father recently to get tested.

La Liga returns amid spike in COVID-19 cases

La Liga returns amid spike in COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Atletico Madrid have recorded five COVID-19 positives, including manager Diego Simeone

Active COVID-19 cases continue to rise with 16,103 new infections

Active COVID-19 cases continue to rise with 16,103 new infections

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,25,199 with 31 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Celebrating 1 Bn COVID-19 Vaccination In Colour

Celebrating 1 Bn COVID-19 Vaccination In Colour

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

As India crossed the 1 billion COVID-19 vaccination milestone, heritage sites and monuments across the country were lit up in tricolour lights on October, 21, 2021.

Do people ever recover from COVID-19?

Do people ever recover from COVID-19?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'People who have already got diabetes or heart disease or high blood pressure seem to be more badly affected by the disease.'

Meet the teen shooting star who beat Manu at ISSF WC

Meet the teen shooting star who beat Manu at ISSF WC

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

It was all thanks to a shooting range in their village Sasroli. The facility that was run by Kargil war veteran Anil Jakhar, was very close to their house and came as a blessing in disguise when Suruchi had to halt her Bhiwani sojourns due to the pandemic in 2020.

India reports 10,273 new COVID-19 cases, actives cases dip

India reports 10,273 new COVID-19 cases, actives cases dip

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

The daily COVID-19 cases have remained less than one lakh for 21 consecutive days.

Kejriwal tests negative for COVID-19

Kejriwal tests negative for COVID-19

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Kejriwal had gone into self-quarantine on Sunday after he developed a sore throat and fever.

COVID-19: Lowest daily fatalities reported in 167 days

COVID-19: Lowest daily fatalities reported in 167 days

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

The active cases have declined to 4,04,874 comprising 1.23 per cent of the total infections while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.44 per cent, the ministry said.

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

42 Years On... Where Are Kapil's Devils Now?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

42 years of World Cup triumph: A Day that made Indian cricket what it is

How AI Will Disrupt The Job Market: Should India Worry?

How AI Will Disrupt The Job Market: Should India Worry?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Despite the alarming figures on job displacement, AI is expected to generate millions of new roles, echoing historical trends of technological transformation.

COVID-19 an 'artificial horrible situation': Trump

COVID-19 an 'artificial horrible situation': Trump

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Trump said the US would "never forget" what "they" (China) did to the country.

Delhi Metro's plans amid COVID-19

Delhi Metro's plans amid COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Metro rail services were closed on March 22 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

India records 15,223 new COVID-19 cases

India records 15,223 new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.44 per cent.

India adds 43,645 COVID-19 cases, 640 deaths

India adds 43,645 COVID-19 cases, 640 deaths

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The number of active cases stood at 3,99,436, an increase of 1,336 in a span of 24 hours, and comprises 1.27 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 97.39 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

COVID-19: India records 12,194 new cases

COVID-19: India records 12,194 new cases

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,06,11,731 which translates to a national COVID-19 recovery rate of 97.31 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.43 per cent.

Sachin Tendulkar tests positive for Covid-19

Sachin Tendulkar tests positive for Covid-19

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

"I have been testing myself and taking all the recommended precautions to ensure Covid is kept at bay. However, I've tested positive today following mild symptoms," Tendulkar said in a statement on Twitter.

Active COVID-19 cases in India decline to 86,415

Active COVID-19 cases in India decline to 86,415

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been recorded below 15,000 for the last 50 days now.

Experts feel COVID-19 has reached endemic phase

Experts feel COVID-19 has reached endemic phase

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

According to some experts, there is not much difference in the number of seasonal flu cases and that of COVID-19, even though they stressed that surveillance for newer variants should continue in the off chance of a new lineage of coronavirus catching the country off guard.

India records 11,466 COVID-19 cases, 460 deaths

India records 11,466 COVID-19 cases, 460 deaths

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 4,61,849.

COVID-19: India records 14,264 new cases

COVID-19: India records 14,264 new cases

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Daily COVID-19 cases in India registered an increase for the fourth consecutive day with the country recording 14,264 new cases, taking the total tally of cases to 1,09,91,651, according to Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

Explained: Mumbai's Dharavi-COVID-19 Challenge

Explained: Mumbai's Dharavi-COVID-19 Challenge

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'Unless the living conditions change here, no amount of testing, screening, treatment would make a difference.'

Aren't we creating segregated group? SC slams blood donation ban on LGBTQ+

Aren't we creating segregated group? SC slams blood donation ban on LGBTQ+

Rediff.com15 May 2025

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh was acting on a batch of pleas against the blanket ban on blood donations by such persons from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Former RJD MP Shahabuddin dies of COVID-19

Former RJD MP Shahabuddin dies of COVID-19

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Prison officials said he was admitted to the ICU of the hospital two-three days ago.

India slams China's 'vain' bid to rename parts of Arunachal

India slams China's 'vain' bid to rename parts of Arunachal

Rediff.com14 May 2025

India on Wednesday outright rejected China's attempts to rename some places in Arunachal Pradesh, saying such 'preposterous' attempts will not alter the 'undeniable' reality that the state 'was, is, and will' always remain an integral part of India.

'People becoming lax in taking COVID-19 precautions'

'People becoming lax in taking COVID-19 precautions'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The official asserted that following social distancing, wearing masks, maintaining hand hygiene and avoiding big gatherings remain vital in preventing the spread of the infection.

Second dry run of COVID-19 inoculation conducted

Second dry run of COVID-19 inoculation conducted

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The first nationwide mock drill was held on January 2 which, the health ministry said, helped to iron out any glitches in the final execution and further refinement of the operational procedures.

India reports lowest COVID-19 rise in 215 days

India reports lowest COVID-19 rise in 215 days

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

India logged 18,132 new coronavirus infections, the lowest in 215 days, taking the country's total tally of cases to 3,39,71,607, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 98 per cent, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

Archer Kapil tests positive for COVID-19

Archer Kapil tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Archer Kapil, who is part of the ongoing national camp at the Army Sports Institute (ASI) in Pune, has tested positive for COVID-19.

West Indies Test players receive COVID-19 vaccination

West Indies Test players receive COVID-19 vaccination

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Thirteen members of the West Indies Test squad, including players and support staff, have received COVID-19 vaccinations in St Lucia, Cricket West Indies said.

India reports 2.55 lakh COVID-19 cases, 614 deaths

India reports 2.55 lakh COVID-19 cases, 614 deaths

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 15.52 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was 17.17 per cent.

Active COVID-19 cases in India increase to 99,976

Active COVID-19 cases in India increase to 99,976

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,70,115 with 391 fresh fatalities, including 320 from Kerala.

Can India Breach Fortress Birmingham?

Can India Breach Fortress Birmingham?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

India are yet to win a Test in Birmingham in nearly six decades -- boasting of a dismal record of seven losses and one draw in eight attempts.

End Patents For COVID-19 Vaccines NOW!

End Patents For COVID-19 Vaccines NOW!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

The protest, organised by Global Justice Now, wants the World Trade Organisation to suspend the enforcement of patents for coronavirus vaccines to enable poorer countries to inoculate their populations.

Akhilesh Yadav tests positive for COVID-19

Akhilesh Yadav tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Yadav had recently visited Haridwar where the Kumbh Mela is underway and met various religious leaders, including Akhara Parishad chairman Mahant Narendra Giri who had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier.

India adds 32,937 COVID-19 cases, 417 deaths

India adds 32,937 COVID-19 cases, 417 deaths

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

The 3,81,947 active cases, down from 3,85,336 on Sunday, comprise 1.18 per cent of the total infections in the country, the lowest since March last year.

COVID-19 may cause long-term lung damage: Study

COVID-19 may cause long-term lung damage: Study

Rediff.com27 May 2021

"Many COVID-19 patients are still experiencing breathlessness several months after being discharged from hospital, despite their CT scans indicating that their lungs are functioning normally," said Professor Fergus Gleeson, the study's principal investigator at Oxford.

Active COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 248 days

Active COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 248 days

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

The active cases comprise 0.46 per cent of the total infections, the lowest since March 2020.

Manmohan Singh tests positive for COVID-19

Manmohan Singh tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Singh had taken the two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine on March 4 and April 3.

Wimbledon's greatest: Every women's champ since 1884

Wimbledon's greatest: Every women's champ since 1884

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

List of Wimbledon women's singles champions after Iga Swiatek beat Amanda Anisimova in the final on Saturday: