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India reports 2.64 lakh new Covid cases, highest in 239 days

India reports 2.64 lakh new Covid cases, highest in 239 days

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

There has been a 4.83 per cent increase in Omicron cases since Thursday.

Active Covid cases decline below 2 lakh with 14,146 new infections

Active Covid cases decline below 2 lakh with 14,146 new infections

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

The national Covid recovery rate was recorded at 98.10 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

COVID-19: India logs 42,766 new cases

COVID-19: India logs 42,766 new cases

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

The active cases comprise 1.48 per cent of the total infections and the national COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 97.20 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

1.79 lakh fresh Covid cases, 146 deaths in India

1.79 lakh fresh Covid cases, 146 deaths in India

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

4,033 cases of the Omicron variant reported across 27 states and union territories so far

India logs 1,59,632 new COVID-19 cases, highest in 224 days

India logs 1,59,632 new COVID-19 cases, highest in 224 days

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

A total of 1,59,632 new coronavirus infections were reported in a day, the highest in 224 days.

India reports 6,563 new COVID-19 cases, 132 deaths

India reports 6,563 new COVID-19 cases, 132 deaths

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been recorded below 15,000 for the last 53 days now.

India's active Covid cases lowest in 570 days

India's active Covid cases lowest in 570 days

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

With 7,081 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India's total tally of cases rose to 3,47,40,275, while the active cases declined to 83,913, the lowest in 570 days, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

Active Covid cases in country decline to 84,565

Active Covid cases in country decline to 84,565

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

India logged 7,145 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,47,33,194, while the active cases declined to 84,565, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Saturday.

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.

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.

COVID: India records 42,625 cases, 562 deaths in a day

COVID: India records 42,625 cases, 562 deaths in a day

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

The number of active cases increased to 4,10,353 and accounted for 1.29 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate rose to 97.37 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India logs 8,488 new Covid cases, lowest in 538 days

India logs 8,488 new Covid cases, lowest in 538 days

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,65,911 with 249 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.

Covid-19: India's active cases fall after 6 days

Covid-19: India's active cases fall after 6 days

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The number of active cases came down to 4,04,958, which comprises 1.28 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate increased to 97.38 per cent.

40,134 new COVID-19 cases, 422 deaths in India

40,134 new COVID-19 cases, 422 deaths in India

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

The weekly positivity rate was recorded at 2.37 per cent, according to the health ministry.

India logs 10,302 fresh Covid infections, 267 more deaths

India logs 10,302 fresh Covid infections, 267 more deaths

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Active cases decreased by 1,752 in 24 hours and now comprise 0.36 per cent of the total infections, the lowest since March 2020. Also, the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.29 per cent, the highest since March last year, the Health Ministry said.

SEE: Dhoni bowled!

SEE: Dhoni bowled!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

CSK players continued their training at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Saturday.

India records 46,759 COVID-19 cases; positivity rate below 3% for last 33 days

India records 46,759 COVID-19 cases; positivity rate below 3% for last 33 days

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The number of active cases has now increased to 3,59,775 which comprises 1.10 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.56 per cent, the Union health ministry said.

India records 39,097 new Covid cases, 546 deaths

India records 39,097 new Covid cases, 546 deaths

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

The number of active cases in the country has increased to 4,08,977, accounting for 1.34 per cent of the total caseload while the national COVID-19 recovery rate stood at 97.35 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

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.

Olympic body takes control of Cricket South Africa

Olympic body takes control of Cricket South Africa

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

'The ICC have also expressed some concerns (about the running of CSA) and we believe our decision is warranted, and that it will be embraced by the ICC.'

Active Covid cases in country increase to 99.7k

Active Covid cases in country increase to 99.7k

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,69,724 with 477 fresh fatalities including, 403 from Kerala, according to the data updated at 8 am.

India reports over 1 lakh Covid cases 2nd day in a row

India reports over 1 lakh Covid cases 2nd day in a row

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Of the 3,071 cases of Omicron variant, 1,203 have recovered or migrated, according to the data updated by the ministry at 8 am.

Bayern footballer Davies's letter to Refugee Paralympians

Bayern footballer Davies's letter to Refugee Paralympians

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Davies is a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the 20-year-old said he understood what those who were forced to flee for their own safety or those who faced discrimination went through.

India reports over 1.17 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases

India reports over 1.17 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

3,007 fresh cases of Omicron reported across 27 states and UTs.

With over 25K new cases, India sees biggest jump in 84 days

With over 25K new cases, India sees biggest jump in 84 days

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

The country's active caseload increased to 2,10,544 and constitutes 1.85 per cent of the total infections. The recovery rate dropped to 96.75 per cent from 96.82 per cent on Saturday.

India logs 38,164 new Covid cases, 499 deaths

India logs 38,164 new Covid cases, 499 deaths

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The active cases have declined to 4,21,665 and comprises 1.35 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 97.32 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

The Soldier Who Became An Icon

The Soldier Who Became An Icon

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

'...Cliffy with utter disregard to his personal safety, charged through the fire zone, closed in on the enemy, threw hand grenades inside their bunkers and killed six enemy soldiers!' '...He was hit by a volley of bullets. Even before breathing his last, Cliffy killed a Pakistani soldier in hand-to-hand combat...' Captain Keishing Clifford Nongrum, who was just 24, received the Mahavir Chakra posthumously for his superhuman act of valour in the Kargil War just 18 months after he joined the Indian Army. Archana Masih/Rediff.com remembers one of India's Bravest Of The Brave as the nation salutes the 527 soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the Motherland on Vijay Diwas.

India sees a spike of 58,097 Covid cases in 24 hrs; Omicron tally 2,135

India sees a spike of 58,097 Covid cases in 24 hrs; Omicron tally 2,135

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Maharashtra recorded the maximum number of 653 Omicron cases followed by Delhi at 464, Kerala 185, Rajasthan 174, Gujarat 154 and Tamil Nadu 121 cases.

COVID-19: India records 2.59 lakh fresh cases, 4,209 fatalities

COVID-19: India records 2.59 lakh fresh cases, 4,209 fatalities

Rediff.com21 May 2021

The active cases further reduced to 30,27,925 comprising 11.63 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate improved to 87.25 per cent.

India adds 10,929 COVID-19 cases, 392 deaths

India adds 10,929 COVID-19 cases, 392 deaths

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

The active cases comprise 0.43 per cent of the total infections, the lowest since March last year.

India records 2,76,110 Covid cases; deaths below 4,000

India records 2,76,110 Covid cases; deaths below 4,000

Rediff.com20 May 2021

The active cases have further reduced to 31,29,878, comprising 12.14 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 86.74 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Japanese F1 Grand Prix cancelled for 2021

Japanese F1 Grand Prix cancelled for 2021

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The 2021 Japanese Formula One Grand Prix has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic for the second successive year.

Active Covid cases in India rise with 12,729 new infections

Active Covid cases in India rise with 12,729 new infections

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,59,873 with 221 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.

Active COVID-19 cases in India decline to 87,245

Active COVID-19 cases in India decline to 87,245

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been recorded below 15,000 for the last 49 days now.

Over 10k Covid cases reported after 4 days, active cases rise

Over 10k Covid cases reported after 4 days, active cases rise

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,67,468 with 488 fresh fatalities, including 384 in Kerala, according to the data updated at 8 am.

India logs 6,984 new Covid infections; active cases fall to 87,562

India logs 6,984 new Covid infections; active cases fall to 87,562

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,76,135 with 247 fresh fatalities

India records 22,775 Covid cases in 24 hrs, Omicron tally 1,431

India records 22,775 Covid cases in 24 hrs, Omicron tally 1,431

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Of the 1,431 patients infected with the Omicron variant of the virus so far, 374 have either recuperated or migrated, according to the ministry's data updated at 8 am.

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.

India records 309 Omicron cases in 24 hrs, count rises to 1,270

India records 309 Omicron cases in 24 hrs, count rises to 1,270

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

It also recorded 16,764 fresh COVID-19 cases and 220 more fatalities due to the viral disease.

India reports 7,350 new COVID-19 cases, 202 deaths

India reports 7,350 new COVID-19 cases, 202 deaths

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The death toll from the pandemic has climbed to 4,75,636 with 202 new fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am. The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been recorded below 15,000 for the last 46 days now.