News for 'september-5'

India reports 1,579 new Covid cases, 19 deaths

India reports 1,579 new Covid cases, 19 deaths

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections fell below 2,000 after 28 days.

Ford India offers final severance package for Chennai unit employees

Ford India offers final severance package for Chennai unit employees

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Ford India has offered a "final revised severance package" for its employees at the Chennai unit, which is on average equivalent to 130 days of gross wages per completed year of service. The company said this was rolled out in the absence of any suitable alternative buyer. As part of the earlier package, employees were offered 115 days of gross wages for each completed year of service, which was later revised to 124 days.

India registers sharp increase of 7,240 in daily Covid cases

India registers sharp increase of 7,240 in daily Covid cases

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The active cases have increased to 32,498, comprising 0.08 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.71 per cent, the health ministry said.

Daily Covid cases down but active cases increase in 24 hrs

Daily Covid cases down but active cases increase in 24 hrs

Rediff.com19 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.

Sunak wins 4th round with 118 votes, closes in on final spot in British PM race

Sunak wins 4th round with 118 votes, closes in on final spot in British PM race

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The British Indian former Chancellor received 118 votes in the fourth round of voting by his party colleagues, just shy of the 120-mark.

Active Covid cases increase with 1,150 new infections in 24 hours

Active Covid cases increase with 1,150 new infections in 24 hours

Rediff.com17 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 cases in India rise

Active Covid cases in India rise

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,21,737 with one fatality reported from Maharashtra, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India logs 15,940 new Covid infections, 20 deaths; active cases jump

India logs 15,940 new Covid infections, 20 deaths; active cases jump

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,24,974 with 20 more fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India logs 16,906 new Covid cases, active tally rises to 1.32 lakh

India logs 16,906 new Covid cases, active tally rises to 1.32 lakh

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The active Covid cases have increased to 1,32,457. They comprise 0.30 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.49 per cent, the ministry said.

Elgar case: HC extends Varavara Rao's surrender deadline till Feb 28

Elgar case: HC extends Varavara Rao's surrender deadline till Feb 28

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

He was to surrender on September 5, but filed a plea seeking an extension of the bail and later filed another application seeking permanent bail on the ground of ill-health.

ED summons Abhishek Banerjee in 'coal smuggling scam'

ED summons Abhishek Banerjee in 'coal smuggling scam'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The central agency asked Banerjee to appear at its Kolkata office on Friday morning, he said.

Amazon to shut down distribution unit in India, focus on core businesses

Amazon to shut down distribution unit in India, focus on core businesses

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Amazon India has decided to shut down 'Amazon Distribution', according to sources. This follows its recent decision to shut its food delivery and edtech offerings. The moves are part of the annual operating planning review process amid global macroeconomic uncertainty. The e-commerce giant is looking to focus on its core businesses, sources said.

India logs 13,615 new Covid cases, active tally rise

India logs 13,615 new Covid cases, active tally rise

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The active cases comprise 0.30 per cent of the total infections.

India logs 9,923 Covid cases, active tally increase

India logs 9,923 Covid cases, active tally increase

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

An increase of 2,613 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

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.

India logs 14,830 new Covid cases, active tally falls

India logs 14,830 new Covid cases, active tally falls

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,26,110 with 36 new fatalities being recorded.

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.

India's active Covid cases drop to 19,137 in 24 hrs, 20 more succumb

India's active Covid cases drop to 19,137 in 24 hrs, 20 more succumb

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The active cases comprise 0.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded as 98.74 per cent, the ministry said.

SC allows Alt News' Zubair to approach Delhi HC to quash Sitapur FIR

SC allows Alt News' Zubair to approach Delhi HC to quash Sitapur FIR

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted liberty to Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair to approach the Delhi high court for quashing of the FIR lodged against him at Sitapur in Uttar Pradesh.

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.

India's Covid positivity rate over 3% after 4 months

India's Covid positivity rate over 3% after 4 months

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

An increase of 3,482 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

Mining baron's new party roils Karnataka polls

Mining baron's new party roils Karnataka polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The launch of a new party by former Karnataka minister and mining baron G Janardhana Reddy has spiced up the poll scene in parts of state.

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 logs over 7000 Covid cases for 2nd day in a row

India logs over 7000 Covid cases for 2nd day in a row

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Active case tally increased by 3,769 and now comprise 0.08 per cent of the total infections.

India reports fresh 20,528 Covid cases, 49 deaths

India reports fresh 20,528 Covid cases, 49 deaths

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

An increase of 2,689 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

India reports over 20,000 Covid cases after 145 days

India reports over 20,000 Covid cases after 145 days

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,25,557 with 38 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Rishi Sunak wins first round of vote in UK PM race

Rishi Sunak wins first round of vote in UK PM race

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak extended his lead in the United Kingdom prime ministerial race on Wednesday with the highest number of votes at 88 in the first round of voting by Conservative Party MPs, which narrowed down the race from eight to six candidates on the shortlist.

Why is an ambulance stopped for a politician's convoy?

Why is an ambulance stopped for a politician's convoy?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Jesson Jose asked the cop, "Would you have done the same thing if your parents were inside this ambulance?"

India's active Covid cases rise to 83,990; 38 more succumb to virus

India's active Covid cases rise to 83,990; 38 more succumb to virus

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,24,941 with 38 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

COVID: Active cases tally below 1.50 lakh

COVID: Active cases tally below 1.50 lakh

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease has gone up to 4,32,67,571.

Active COVID-19 cases in India continue to rise

Active COVID-19 cases in India continue to rise

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,24,636 with six fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Although the pact would focus mainly on the Pacific and the South China Sea region, any action designed to deter China with or without New Delhi's active participation is a welcome move, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Active Covid cases in country rise with 2,706 new infections

Active Covid cases in country rise with 2,706 new infections

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The active cases comprise 0.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was 98.74 per cent, the ministry said.

Underdogs don't give up, says Rishi Sunak's new campaign video

Underdogs don't give up, says Rishi Sunak's new campaign video

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The video shows the 42-year-old British Indian former minister interacting with voters and is also seen catching a quick power nap on a bench as a voiceover praises his efforts to "fight for every inch".

India records over 13,000 Covid cases after 113 days

India records over 13,000 Covid cases after 113 days

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 4,26,90,845.

Active COVID-19 cases in country rise to 15,814

Active COVID-19 cases in country rise to 15,814

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The active cases comprise 0.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.75 per cent, the ministry said.

Cong invites CVs from Gujarat poll aspirants, here's who's eligible to apply

Cong invites CVs from Gujarat poll aspirants, here's who's eligible to apply

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The priority in ticket distribution will be given to youth, women, and those with a clean image, he said.

With 101 votes, Rishi Sunak wins 2nd round in race to become UK PM

With 101 votes, Rishi Sunak wins 2nd round in race to become UK PM

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Rishi Sunak tightened his grip on the race to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and British prime minister as he bagged 101 votes to again emerge as the winner of the latest voting round on Thursday.

India's active Covid cases tally continues to drop

India's active Covid cases tally continues to drop

Rediff.com20 May 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,24,323 with 20 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Truss plans shake-up of UK cabinet, Sunak unlikely to join

Truss plans shake-up of UK cabinet, Sunak unlikely to join

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Britain's Prime Minister-elect Liz Truss will spend Monday putting finishing touches to her new cabinet after being elected Conservative Party leader and is expected to unleash a complete shake up of outgoing leader Boris Johnson's top team.