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India logs 2.58 lakh new Covid cases; positivity rate 19.65%

India logs 2.58 lakh new Covid cases; positivity rate 19.65%

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

A total of 8,209 cases of the Omicron variant have been detected across 29 states and union territories, out of which 3,109 have recovered or migrated.

41,157 fresh Covid cases reported in India

41,157 fresh Covid cases reported in India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

The number of people who have recovered from the disease has risen to 3,02,69,796, while the case fatality rate has increased to 1.33 per cent, the data stated.

India's active Covid cases decline to 1.68 lakh, recovery rate at 98.18%

India's active Covid cases decline to 1.68 lakh, recovery rate at 98.18%

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

India logged 14,306 new COVID-19 cases, taking the virus tally to 3,41,89,774, while the active cases declined to 1,67,695, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

Active Covid-19 cases in India rise again

Active Covid-19 cases in India rise again

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.50 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was 2.63 per cent. It has been below three per cent for the last 71 days.

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

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.

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 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's COVID-19 tally at 15,981, 166 die in a day

India's COVID-19 tally at 15,981, 166 die in a day

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

The number of active Covid cases has declined to 2,01,632, the lowest in 218 days. The national recovery rate was at 98.07 per cent, the data updated by Union health ministry at 8 am showed.

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.

Covid: Active cases lowest in 215 days with 18,987 new infections

Covid: Active cases lowest in 215 days with 18,987 new infections

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

India logged 18,987 fresh coronavirus cases, taking the infection tally to 3,40,20,730 on Thursday, while the national Covid recovery rate increased to 98.07 per cent, according to the Union health ministry's data.

Confusion In The Crypto Universe

Confusion In The Crypto Universe

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

While the tax treatment does legitimise past crypto transactions, there is a possibility that any, or all, private cryptocurrencies will be banned in future.

With 7,579 new cases, India's daily Covid count lowest in 543 days

With 7,579 new cases, India's daily Covid count lowest in 543 days

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been below 20,000 for 46 straight days and less than 50,000 daily new cases have been reported for 149 consecutive days now.

India's active Covid cases lowest in 532 days, with 313 deaths in 24 hrs

India's active Covid cases lowest in 532 days, with 313 deaths in 24 hrs

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

India logged 10,488 new coronavirus infections taking the country's total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,45,10,413, while the active cases declined to 1,22,714, the lowest in 532 days, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

SC refuses to stay order for removing 10,000 encroached homes in Aravali forest

SC refuses to stay order for removing 10,000 encroached homes in Aravali forest

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The apex court, while hearing a separate plea on the issue on June 7, had directed the state and the Faridabad municipal corporation to remove "all encroachments" in the Aravali forest area, saying "land grabbers cannot take refuge of rule of law" and talk of "fairness".

Daily COVID-19 cases in country lowest in 287 days

Daily COVID-19 cases in country lowest in 287 days

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,63,852 with 197 fresh fatalities, including 127 from Kerala.

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.

Active COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 199 days

Active COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 199 days

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 1.80 per cent. It has been less than three per cent for last 34 days. The weekly positivity rate was recorded at 1.66 per cent. It has been below three per cent for the last 100 days, according to the ministry.

India logs 10,229 Covid infections, active cases lowest in 523 days

India logs 10,229 Covid infections, active cases lowest in 523 days

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The death toll reached 4,63,655 after 125 new fatalities were reported.

Daily rise in Covid cases in India lowest in 266 days

Daily rise in Covid cases in India lowest in 266 days

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

With the fresh cases, the country's total tally of COVID-19 cases climbed to 3,43,77,113.

India's single-day COVID-19 cases rise to 38,628

India's single-day COVID-19 cases rise to 38,628

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

The active cases in the country, however, have declined to 4,12,153 and comprises 1.29 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.37 per cent, the ministry data updated at 8 am showed.

India's active Covid cases rise with 29,616 new infections

India's active Covid cases rise with 29,616 new infections

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,46,658 with 290 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Active COVID-19 cases in country lowest in 188 days

Active COVID-19 cases in country lowest in 188 days

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The active cases comprise 0.89 per cent of the total infections, the lowest since March 2020, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.78 per cent, the highest since March 2020, the ministry said.

COVID-19: India logs 42,982 new cases, 533 fatalities

COVID-19: India logs 42,982 new cases, 533 fatalities

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.58 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 2.37 per cent, according to the ministry.

Daily Covid count up but active cases dip to lowest in 187 days

Daily Covid count up but active cases dip to lowest in 187 days

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The active cases comprise 0.90 per cent of the total infections, the lowest since March 2020, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.77 per cent, the highest since March 2020, the ministry said.

Active Covid cases in country lowest in 186 days

Active Covid cases in country lowest in 186 days

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

India logged 26,964 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,35,31,498, while the active cases declined to 3,01,989, the lowest in 186 days, according to the Union health ministry data updated.

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.

India's active case decline to 92,281, lowest in 560 days

India's active case decline to 92,281, lowest in 560 days

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

The death toll mounted to 4,75,434 with the addition of 306 new fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.

India's active case decline to 93,277, lowest in 559 days

India's active case decline to 93,277, lowest in 559 days

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

The death toll mounted to 4,75,128 with the addition of 393 fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am.

India logs 30,773 new Covid cases, 309 fresh deaths

India logs 30,773 new Covid cases, 309 fresh deaths

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

he active cases comprise 0.99 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.68 per cent, the ministry said.

India adds 34,403 Covid cases, active cases decline

India adds 34,403 Covid cases, active cases decline

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

The active cases now comprise 1.02 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 97.65 per cent, it said.

India records 9,419 fresh Covid infections, active cases at 94,742

India records 9,419 fresh Covid infections, active cases at 94,742

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,74,111 after 159 fresh fatalities were reported, the data updated by the Union Health Ministry at 8 am showed.

At 93,733 India's active Covid cases lowest in 555 days

At 93,733 India's active Covid cases lowest in 555 days

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

With 8,439 more people testing positive for COVID-19 in a day, India's infection tally rose to 3,46,56,822 on Wednesday, while the count of active cases declined to 93,733, the lowest in 555 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

Amid Omicron scare, India logs 6,822 new Covid cases

Amid Omicron scare, India logs 6,822 new Covid cases

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,73,757 with 220 fresh fatalities.

Active COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 552 days

Active COVID-19 cases in India lowest in 552 days

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

The death toll climbed to 4,73,537 with 211 fresh fatalities.

India adds 39,742 new Covid cases; 535 deaths reported

India adds 39,742 new Covid cases; 535 deaths reported

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

The active cases have declined to 4,08,212 and comprise 1.30 per cent of the total infections and the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 97.36 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India reports 8,603 fresh Covid cases in India

India reports 8,603 fresh Covid cases in India

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

The daily rise in infections has been below 50,000 for 160 consecutive days now.

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.

With 34,973 new infections, India's active Covid cases decline

With 34,973 new infections, India's active Covid cases decline

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

India logged 34,973 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,31,74,954, while the active cases declined to 3,90,646, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Friday.

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.