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COVID-19 Kills 1,700 People Globally A Week

COVID-19 Kills 1,700 People Globally A Week

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

WHO has urged people at risk to keep up with their vaccinations with boosters.

27 killed, 62 injured in suicide bombing at Pak railway station

27 killed, 62 injured in suicide bombing at Pak railway station

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

The explosion ripped through the provincial capital Quetta's railway station as passengers gathered on the platform before the scheduled departure of the Jaffar Express to Peshawar.

No new deaths due to COVID in 17 states

No new deaths due to COVID in 17 states

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

A total of 17 states and union territories that have not reported any new deaths in the last 24 hours are Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Ladakh, Mizoram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Tripura, Lakshadweep, Arunachal Pradesh and Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

Yogi Goes All Out For Flawless Mahakumbh

Yogi Goes All Out For Flawless Mahakumbh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

For Yogi Adityanath the successful management of the fair is a crucial part of building 'Brand UP' and making the state a $1 trillion economy.

RSS man killed: 8 SDPI workers held, BJP observes bandh in Alappuzha

RSS man killed: 8 SDPI workers held, BJP observes bandh in Alappuzha

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Eight workers of the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) have been taken into custody in connection with the killing of a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh worker in Alappuzha, police said on Thursday.

Why Are Bangladeshis Protesting?

Why Are Bangladeshis Protesting?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Members of the Islami Andolan Bangladesh, a political party, marched to the nation's election commission, ahead of the election schedule declaration, in Dhaka, November 15, 2023. Three days earlier, November 12, 2023, garment industry workers protested demanding a wage raise at Mirpur in Dhaka.

'Russia Wants To Terrorise Ukraine'

'Russia Wants To Terrorise Ukraine'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

'Russia is aiming at demoralising Ukraine as a nation.' 'They want to bomb the infrastructure, the electric stations so that regular citizens will not to be able to live, to cook, to give comfort to their kids.'

Kuwait emir promises action against those responsible for fire

Kuwait emir promises action against those responsible for fire

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

In a condolence message sent to the families of the victims of the fire incident in Mangaf, the Emir expressed his sincere sorrow and deep sympathy to the families of the victims and wished a fast recovery to the injured.

India reports 16,678 new Covid cases, 26 deaths

India reports 16,678 new Covid cases, 26 deaths

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 5.99 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 4.18 per cent, according to the ministry

English village honours frontline workers with scarecrows!

English village honours frontline workers with scarecrows!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

They've created roughly 30 life-sized dolls to celebrate medical workers, police officers, farmers, postal workers, and shop assistants.

Joker Folie a Deux Review: Lady Gaga Saves A Futile Sequel

Joker Folie a Deux Review: Lady Gaga Saves A Futile Sequel

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Despite its attempt at compounding the complexity of Arthur Fleck, watching Joker: Folie Deux is a slog, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Maha govt draws ire for sunstroke deaths as toll rises

Maha govt draws ire for sunstroke deaths as toll rises

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Labour union leader Shrirang Barge said the state government would have known Dharmadhikari has a massive following and that the event would have attracted several lakh people, so why were arrangements for water, shade etc, missing.

India reports 6,093 new COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths

India reports 6,093 new COVID-19 cases, 31 deaths

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

India logged 6,093 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,44,84,729, while the active cases declined to 49,636, according to the Union health ministry data.

'Being A Star Is Selfish. Let's Work For The People'

'Being A Star Is Selfish. Let's Work For The People'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'You changed me, you told me what to do, you have brought me into politics.' 'I will work tirelessly for you. It is in your fingers to support me.' 'My career peak I have left to be with you.' Superstar Vijay is the latest actor to enter politics, and his speech at his new party's first public meet on Sunday offers a glimpse into his worldview.

India records 70 Covid deaths in 24 hours

India records 70 Covid deaths in 24 hours

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,26,600 with 70 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

One dead as BJP workers clash with police in Bengal

One dead as BJP workers clash with police in Bengal

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Several protesters and police personnel were injured in clashes. The BJP alleged that a party worker identified as Ullen Ray was 'beaten to death' by the police during a baton charge.

Maha social worker Sindhutai Sapkal, 'orphan children's mother', dies

Maha social worker Sindhutai Sapkal, 'orphan children's mother', dies

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Renowned social worker Sindhutai Sapkal, fondly known as 'orphan children's mother', died following a heart attack at a private hospital here, doctors said.

India reports 16,135 new COVID-19 cases, 24 deaths

India reports 16,135 new COVID-19 cases, 24 deaths

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

India logged 16,135 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,35,18,564, while the active cases increased to 1,13,864, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday.

Talks between protesting doctors, Bengal govt fail to break ice

Talks between protesting doctors, Bengal govt fail to break ice

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Agitating junior doctors, whose nine representatives are on a fast-unto-death demonstration, termed talks with senior officials of the West Bengal government as 'the most disappointing meeting so far'.

Kuwait fire: Mourning Kerala families await official word

Kuwait fire: Mourning Kerala families await official word

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Even as the families of suspected deceased persons from Kerala mourn the loss of their loved ones in the Kuwait fire incident that claimed several lives, many of them are yet to receive any official confirmation from the authorities.

Shanghai's COVID-19 death toll in rises to 17

Shanghai's COVID-19 death toll in rises to 17

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

China reported 17,166 asymptomatic cases with a majority of them in Shanghai, China's business hub of 26 million.

Bengal junior docs threaten hunger strike, give govt 24-hr deadline

Bengal junior docs threaten hunger strike, give govt 24-hr deadline

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

The junior doctors called off their 'total cease work' at state-run medical colleges and hospitals around 8.30 pm on Friday but threatened to launch a hunger strike till death if their demands were not met by the West Bengal government within 24 hours.

Manipur Anganwadi worker dies a week after being vaccinated

Manipur Anganwadi worker dies a week after being vaccinated

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

A 48-year-old Anganwadi worker in Manipur has died a week after receiving her first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, officials said on Saturday.

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.

It's All Khel Khel Mein On OTT This Week

It's All Khel Khel Mein On OTT This Week

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma gives you some interesting options.

India records 54 Covid deaths, over 16,000 new cases

India records 54 Covid deaths, over 16,000 new cases

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

India on Wednesday recorded 16,047 new coronavirus cases and 54 fatalities including six reconciled by Kerala, according to the latest Union health ministry data.

Bypolls: Voting picks up amid stone pelting in UP

Bypolls: Voting picks up amid stone pelting in UP

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

An average voter turnout of 20 per cent was recorded in the first four hours of voting in the bypolls to 15 assembly seats spread across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala and Uttarakhand on Wednesday amid an incident of stone pelting in a village in UP's Meerapur and allegations of police personnel deterring voters from casting their ballot.

India reports 3,207 new Covid cases, 29 deaths

India reports 3,207 new Covid cases, 29 deaths

Rediff.com9 May 2022

India's active cases cases dipped to 20,403.

Zindaginama Review: Empathetic

Zindaginama Review: Empathetic

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Zindaginama keeps its tone hopeful and steers away from making the stories tragic or depressing, observes Deepa Gahlot.

No new COVID deaths in 7 states in 3 weeks: Govt

No new COVID deaths in 7 states in 3 weeks: Govt

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The Centre, however, noted that the last national serosurvey findings have shown that over 70 per cent of the population is still susceptible to the disease.

Teenage boy shoots, kills Indian-origin man in US

Teenage boy shoots, kills Indian-origin man in US

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

A 36-year-old Indian-origin man has been shot and killed after a teenage boy robbed a convenience store in the United States state of North Carolina, authorities said.

BJP stuns Cong in Haryana, posts best-ever performance

BJP stuns Cong in Haryana, posts best-ever performance

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Bucking anti-incumbency, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party pulled off a hat-trick of wins in Haryana to retain power and halt Congress' comeback attempt in the assembly elections, results of which were announced on Tuesday.

Yatra likely to end in Srinagar on Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary: Cong

Yatra likely to end in Srinagar on Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary: Cong

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

He said a detailed schedule of the Yatra for J&K is being worked out in consultation with the agencies concerned, especially the security establishment.

India reports 1,581 fresh Covid cases, 33 deaths

India reports 1,581 fresh Covid cases, 33 deaths

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

India reported a single-day rise of 1,581 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the infection tally to 4,30,10,971, while the active cases further declined to 23,913, the Union health ministry said.

Shanghai reports 1st Covid deaths since fresh lockdown

Shanghai reports 1st Covid deaths since fresh lockdown

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Apart from Shanghai, 15 other provincial-level regions on the mainland saw new local Covid cases .

India records 1,829 new Covid cases, 33 deaths

India records 1,829 new Covid cases, 33 deaths

Rediff.com18 May 2022

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

Does BJP Have Anyone To Match Kejriwal?

Does BJP Have Anyone To Match Kejriwal?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'BJP insiders acknowledge that the party needs to be helmed by someone who can match Arvind Kejriwal's stature.' 'A Sudhanshu Trivedi or Bansuri Swaraj could bring the freshness the party needs in Delhi,' points out Aditi Phadnis.

India reports 9,520 new COVID-19 cases, 41 deaths

India reports 9,520 new COVID-19 cases, 41 deaths

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

With 9,520 new COVID-19 cases being reported in a day, India's tally of infections has gone up to 4,43,98,696, while the count of active cases has declined to 87,311, according to Union health ministry data updated on Saturday.

25 Muslim League workers sentenced to life in Kerala's double murder case

25 Muslim League workers sentenced to life in Kerala's double murder case

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Additional district and sessions judge Rajitha TH had on May 12 held the 25 accused guilty of the murder of Nooruddin and Hamsa, who were members of the AP Sunni party, a supporter of the Left front.

5 RSS workers arrested for SDPI leader's murder in Kerala

5 RSS workers arrested for SDPI leader's murder in Kerala

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

All the five were directly involved in killing the SDPI leader K S Shan, ADGP (Law and Order) Vijay Sakhare said.