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COVID-19 HIGHLIGHTS | Maharashtra reports 229 new cases taking India tally to 5865; death toll rises to 169

The Health Ministry informed that increase of 591 new COVID-19 cases and 20 deaths in last 24 hours has taken India tally to 5865.
Municipality workers sanitize the bengali market area in New Delhi. (Photo | Anil Shakya, EPS)
Municipality workers sanitize the bengali market area in New Delhi. (Photo | Anil Shakya, EPS)
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The Centre on Thursday approved Rs 15000 crore COVID-19 emergency package for states as the number of cases across the country neared 5,900-mark.

An increase of 591 new cases and 20 deaths in the last 24 hours has taken India's total number of coronavirus positive cases to 5865. This includes 5218 active cases, 478 recovered cases and 169 deaths, reported Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Earlier in the day, Odisha became the first state to extend the lockdown till April 30. It was decided that all educational institutions in the state including schools and colleges will remain closed till June 17.

Death toll from COVID-19 exceeds 90,000 worldwide

The death toll from COVID-19 exceeded 90,000 worldwide on Thursday, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

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More than 2 million coronavirus tests completed in US: Trump

President Trump said there have been more than 2 million coronavirus tests conducted in the US. "I'm reporting today that we passed 2 million tests completed in the United States," Trump said during the White House press briefing, adding that the tests are "highly sophisticated and highly accurate", CNN reported.

Boris Johnson out of COVID-19 intensive care

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday left intensive care after three days of treatment for COVID-19, his office said. "The Prime Minister has been moved this evening from intensive care back to the ward, where he will receive close monitoring during the early phase of his recovery," a statement said.

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JUST IN | France says total coronavirus death toll now tops 12,200

Pakistan pledges USD three million to SAARC COVID-19 fund proposed by PM Modi

In a video conference on forming a joint strategy to fight COVID-19 in the SAARC region, PM Modi on March 15 proposed the emergency fund with an initial offer of USD 10 million from India. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

JUST IN | UK PM Boris Johnson moved out of ICU

Search is still on for missing COVID-19 patient by Villupuram police in Tamil Nadu

Meanwhile, district health officials claimed that the man had not been discharged by hospital staff but had escaped while the results for a second test were pending. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

JUST IN | 3 cancer patients admitted at government run Delhi State Cancer Institute test positive for COVID-19

Madhya Pradesh makes wearing masks mandatory in public

Moving out in the open without preventive masks would invite legal action in Madhya Pradesh, which has so far reported 411 coronavirus positive cases and 33 related deaths. (File Photo)

Maharashtra records 229 new COVID-19 cases, count 1,364; 25 deaths

As per the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), seventy-nine persons tested positive for COVID-19 during the day, taking the number of such cases in the country's financial capital to 775. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

South Western Railways is now ready with 270 isolation coaches

  • The South Western Railway (SWR) has so far converted 270 coaches, as against a target of 312 coaches, into quarantine wards to meet COVID-19 emergency cases.

  • Each coach will have 8 beds for isolation facility, said an official release.

  • Plastic curtains which are transparent, removal of middle berths, holders for medical equipments, oxygen cylinder are among equipments that will be provided, it said.

  • The break-up of the 270 coaches manufactured is as follows: Hubballi workshop: 76 coaches; Mysuru workshop: 71 coaches; Bengaluru Division: 61 coaches; Mysuru Division: 29 coaches and Hubballi Division: 33 coaches.

    • PPE kits flown in Mumbai for COVID-19 warriors

    Vellore, Tirupathur report five new cases each including seven-year-old boy

    In Vellore, all the five are contacts of men who had already tested positive and had a travel history to Delhi where they attended the Tablighi Jamaat meeting. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Coronavirus update from the Northeast

  • Assam 29

  • Manipur 2

  • Tripura 1

  • Arunachal 1

  • Mizoram 1

    • One more tests positive for coronavirus in Ladakh

  • Total cases: 15

  • Recovered: 11

  • No deaths so far

    • Private security guards to help cops enforce lockdown, social distancing in Puducherry

    The police have come up with a standard operating procedure to work along with private security agencies. Private security guards would not be posted alone but along with a police official and twinned with beat staff of the local police station. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Total positive cases in Andhra Pradesh reaches 363

    ‘No patient from Kerala should visit Mangaluru for cure’

    Fathima (name changed) and her husband Ashar Palackode were not on their way to a hospital in Mangaluru. They were fleeing the city. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Operation 'S.H.I.E.L.D' in Delhi for containment of COVID-19

    All four members of vegetable trader's family from Belagavi test positive for COVID-19

    The 20-year-old son of the vegetable trader was the first to contract the virus last week. He had a travel history to Delhi for the Tablighi Jamaat congregation and had returned to Hirebagewadi in mid-March. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    BMC workers convert National Sports Club of India in Worli into a quarantine facility

    Now, withdraw cash at your doorstep through postman during COVID-19 lockdown

    The Centre, through various welfare schemes, has begun to deposit the relief amount into the bank accounts of beneficiaries as a coronavirus relief package, the statement further added. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    What is hydroxychloroquine and why is India giving it to the US?

    BEL, AIIMS Rishikesh develop system to remotely assess health of COVID-19 suspects

    This comes at a time when the country is staring at a shortage of Personal Protective Equipment for healthcare workers who are expected to check on the health of home quarantined persons. The health monitor will reduce the exposure of healthcare workers, while keeping a tab on patients. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Rigorous testing key to fight coronavirus pandemic: Johns Hopkins epidemiologist

    The global nonel coronavirus tracker service by Johns Hopkins team is being widely used and praised for its authenticity and quick updates on caseloads, deaths and recovered patients. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Coronavirus updates from a few states

  • Positives case: 156

  • Deaths: 2

  • Recovered: 18

  • Positives cases: 130

  • Deaths: 10

  • Recovered: 18

  • Positive cases: 18

  • Deaths: 0

  • Recovered: 8

    • Centre may soon allow courier, parcel services to function

    The issue was raised by all export promotion councils and the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) in their discussions held through video conferencing with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. 

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    Home Ministry's control room helps stranded people, resolves 300 cases in a day

     Addressing a press conference, Home Ministry Joint Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava said state governments are adopting various methods to solve problems of people stranded during lockdown. "The Home Ministry's control room solved 300 problems on Wednesday. The helpline for North Eastern region is also providing services smoothly," she said.

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    Hockey world cup winner Ashok Diwan stranded in US, seeks help to return home

    The 65-year-old Diwan made a distress call to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra, requesting him to take his plea to the higher authorities. 

    World faces worst economic fallout since Great Depression: IMF chief

    The global coronavirus pandemic is causing an economic crisis unlike any in the past century and will require a massive response to help in the recovery, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva.

    Expert group brainstorms on lockdown extension, Centre mulls dividing states into 4 groups

    A 12-member group under the community medicine expert Dr D C S Reddy has been formed by the national task force on COVID-19 to come up with an evidence based recommendation on the lockdown. It has so far evaluated issues like rate of progression of the infection transmission in various states, extent of contact tracing and isolation of suspects, death patterns and the preparedness of health systems to deal with the rising cases. 

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    Delhi CM's briefing on COVID-19

  • 21 areas identified as containment zones in Delhi; people are not being allowed to enter or exit from these areas.

  • We understand that people are facing problems, but measures taken by authorities are necessary to contain coronavirus.

  • Will take strictest action against those misbehaving with healthcare personnel.

    • Karnataka cabinet backs extension of lockdown by 15 days, final decision on Friday

    Ministers unanimously proposed to Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa that the lockdown period be extended given the spike in the number of cases. A final decision on the proposal will be taken on Friday after the Prime Minister's video conference with Chief Ministers to take stock of COVID-19 containment across the country.  

    Chance for community spread in Tamil Nadu, says CM Palaniswami

    Palaniswami, after a consultative meeting with a dozen government panels set up to tackle COVID-19 in Tamil Nadu cautioned that there is a chance for the infection to progress to community transmission stage and appealed to people to cooperate for effective implementation of curbs considering the gravity of the contagion. 

    Harvesting in full swing in UP as Yogi govt comes to farmers’ rescue amid lockdown

    The future was seemingly uncertain not only for those whose Rabi crop was standing ready in the fields for harvesting but also lakhs of cane-growers in western UP, prepared to plant the saplings.

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    This 95-year-old Mizo COVID-19 warrior is winning hearts

    Pi Nghakliani (95) is being the generous and sacrificing granny that she is as the world fights COVID-19 pandemic. This Mizo woman has not only donated her measly monthly pension to Mizoram Chief Minister’s Relief Fund but is also stitching masks for the poor.

    ICMR on COVID-19 situation

    1,30,000 samples have been tested so far. Out of these 5,734 samples tested positive till date. Positivity rate ranges between 3-5% in the last 1-1.5 months. It has not increased substantially. Yesterday we tested 13,143 samples: Indian Council of Medical Research 

    Health ministry on COVID-19 status

  • 5000 train coaches turned into isolation wards

  • 17 deaths in last 24 hours

  • Ordered for 1.54 crore PPEs and 49,000 ventilators

  • Sufficient PPEs being provided to states

    • Geet Sethi urges world to show mental strength amid COVID-19 crisis

    Cue sports legend Geet Sethi is spending time at home with family in Ahmedabad during the lockdown. He knows the situation is grim, but advises sportsmen to have courage in order to tide over the crisis. Keeping in touch with friends, he also says that he is in ‘awe’ of Pankaj Advani.

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    Arogya Setu- IVRS platform launched by TN chief minister

    Tamil Nadu chief minister and state IT minister launched the Arogya Setu- IVRS platform. People can give a missed call on 9499912345 and the system calls them back. Based on a series of simple questions and response by the caller (by pressing their keypad buttons) is analysed using a work flow designed by the state health department. The system, that works in Tamil and English, classifies the individual's risk and advises accordingly. This data gets automatically shared for follow up on cases. 

    Apparel retailers likely to offer huge discounts after lifting of lockdown

    A series of lockdowns around the world has severely impacted the fashion retail ecosystem as stores all over the world shuttered, resulting in cancellations of late Summer and Autumn merchandise and a build-up of unsold Summer 2020 within the business.  

    India, Pakistan need to fight COVID-19 together: Shoaib Akhtar proposes 'three-match' fundraiser

    According to Akhtar, India and Pakistan can play either a three-match ODI or a T20I series behind closed doors which can raise millions of dollars of funds to help both the countries in such desperate time. India and Pakistan have not played a bilateral series against each other since 2007 and have only been facing each other in ICC tournaments.

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    Maharashtra Cabinet takes 30% pay cut

    Maharashtra Cabinet has approved a proposal for 30% salary cut for all state legislators for a year starting from April. Maharashtra Cabinet has also approved constitution of 2 committees for assessing and formulating a revival plan for the state's economy post COVID19 lockdown. One committee will have experts, including former bureaucrats & officials from the Maharashtra Finance Ministry. While the other committee will be of Ministers - Ajit Pawar (Deputy CM), Jayant Patil, Balasaheb Thorat, Chhagan Bhujbal and Anil Parab. 

    Two-month-old child, Italy's youngest patient, recovers from coronavirus

    The baby was no longer running a temperature or fever and was released with her mother, who has recovered from a bout of pneumonia, the reports said. The two were hospitalised in the southern city of Bari on March 18. Italy has officially attributed 17,669 deaths to COVID-19, more than any other country.

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    Summer vacation for Delhi courts suspended

    Delhi High Court suspends summer vacation for the High Court and the Subordinate Courts. The courts in the national capital will be functioning in the month of June 2020.  

    Stop hoarding hydroxychloroquine. These side effects could be fatal for you

     The current study, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, stated that chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin are being used to treat and prevent COVID-19 despite weak evidence for effectiveness, and physicians and patients should be aware of the drugs' potentially serious adverse events.

    80-year-old COVID-19 patient dies in Gadag, authorities clueless on how she got infected

    The woman was admitted to GIMS on April 4 after having respiratory problems and her throat swab and blood samples were sent for testing. On April 6, her test was confirmed to be positive.

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    Three minors test positive for COVID-19 in Karnataka's Bagalkot district

    A state government health bulletin on COVID-19 revealed that 10 fresh cases have been detected including the three minors -- a four-year-old boy, nine-year-old girl and 13-year-old boy. The four-year-old is the son of a 41-year-old woman who is under isolation after testing positive. The remaining two minors are the children of her brother-in-law.

    READ FULL REPORT HERE

    MP doctor dies of COVID-19, first such case in India

    A 61-year-old general physician on Thursday died while battling coronavirus at a private hospital in Indore on Thursday. He was undergoing treatment for past five days. Indore has so far reported death of 22 COVID-19 patients, the highest in the state which has seen 28 such cases.

    READ FULL STORY HERE

    Case against pastry shop owner for breaking social distancing norms

    Case registered against Bengali Market's Bengali Pastry Shop owner for violation of social distancing norms during the lockdown. Out of the 30 shop workers 28 have been sent to shelter homes, two quarantined: Delhi Police

    Case against pastry shop owner for breaking social distancing norms

    Case registered against Bengali Market's Bengali Pastry Shop owner for violation of social distancing norms during the lockdown. Out of the 30 shop workers 28 have been sent to shelter homes, two quarantined: Delhi Police

    No action plan for resuming train services from April 15: Railways

    The national transporter's remarks came after some news reports claimed that the Indian railways has prepared plans to resume train services after April 14 with measures like thermal screening passengers before entering the railway station, arrival of passengers 4 hours before the train departure among others. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Long wait for Rs 500

    Mumbai civic body orders ban on markets in Dharavi

    Karnataka coronavirus tally continues to rise

    More than 3000 cases against lockdown violators in Mumbai

    464 cases registered under section 188 of IPC against violators of corona lockdown in Mumbai yesterday. 3,634 cases have been registered against violators since 20th March. 2,850 people have been arrested and released on bail till yesterday: Mumbai Police.

    Update from Kerala

    Doctors continue facing police harassment

    Two more tested positive in Odisha

    A 51-year-old woman in Dhenkanal and a 69-year-old man from West Bengal in Bhubaneswar have tested positive for COVID19: Odisha Health Department

    381 containment zones in Mumbai

    Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) declares 381 areas as containment zones, to prevent COVID-19 transmission; The total number of positive cases in Maharashtra is 1297.

    More on the Odisha lockdown update

    Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has requested the Centre not to start train and air services till April 30th; Educational institutions in the state to remain closed till June 17th.

    More on the Odisha lockdown update

    Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has requested the Centre not to start train and air services till April 30th; Educational institutions in the state to remain closed till June 17th.

    Odisha extends lockdown

    Odisha extends lockdown till April 30th, the first state to do so.

    UP man commits suicide as he missed wife in lockdown

    The incident took place in Radha Kund locality here on Wednesday, they said, adding the deceased has been identified as Rakesh Soni, 32. As per information, Soni's wife had gone to her parents' place and was stuck there due to the lockdown and he was missing her due to which he committed suicide, Inspector Alok Rao said. A probe is on in the mater, he said.

    Now, allegations of Bhopal cops manhandling doctors

    From 'GoCoronaGo' to 'Sampark-o-Meter': IISc, IITs develop mobile apps to aid fight COVID-19

    The app "GoCoronaGo" has been developed by a team at IISc which can help identify people who may have crossed paths with COVID-19 suspects. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    India's GDP for FY21 projected at 4.8 per cent, COVID19 to have adverse economic impact globally: UN

    The UN 'Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) 2020: Towards sustainable economies' said that COVID-19 is having far-reaching economic and social consequences for the region, with strong cross-border spillover effects through trade, tourism and financial linkages. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Bihar's coronavirus tally sees a spike

    One more positive case added taking tally to 51 positive cases in the state.

    One more dies in Karnataka

    One 80-year-old woman who tested positive for COVID-19 passed away today due to cardiac arrest in Gadag. She also had history of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI). Body has been disposed as per the protocol: Deputy Commissioner, Gadag District.

    High-level government meeting underway in Delhi

    Latest Maharashtra coronavirus tally

    Disinfection drive at Madurai

    Madhya Pradesh doctor who tested positive dies

    A doctor who tested positive for COVID-19 passes away, taking the death toll in Indore to 22. Total number of positive cases in Indore are 213: PRO, MGM Medical College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

    More pictures of sanitisation drives across the national capital

    Disinfectant tunnel set up in Chennai market

    New positive cases in Gujarat

    55 new positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Gujarat including 50 cases in Ahmedabad, two in Surat, one case each in Dahod, Anand and Chotta Udepur each; The total number of positive cases in the state are 241: Gujarat Health Department

    Jharkhand makes protective gear to help frontline-workers

  • The administration of Jharkhand's Ranchi district has started manufacturing low-cost personal protective equipment (PPE) when meeting the demand for such kits has become a challenge during the COVID-19 outbreak. Two types of protective gear reusable and single-use - are being manufactured in the district's three textile factories at the rate of 100 units per day.

  • "The production will be increased in the coming days to combat the shortage of PPE kits within the district and outside it," an official statement said. The Ranchi administration has also developed a face sheet or visor, which covers the face above a mask as an additional protection layer. It is available in the market for Rs 50 per piece. One type of protective gear is made of 90 GSM tarpaulin plastic, which is reusable after a wash. The manufacturing cost involved in each such kit is Rs 300, the statement said.

  • "The cost-effective Tarpaulin protective gear can be dipped in hypo-chlorite solution for the standard half-hour autoclave," it said. A total of 50 such kits were already sent to in East Singhbhum and Pakur districts. The other type of kit is manufactured from of 50 GSM low-density polyethylene, which is disposable after a single use, the statement said.

  • This variety is priced at Rs 150. Women of 'Sakhi Mandal' (self-help groups) of the district are involved in manufacturing the face sheet or visor which is reusable after sterilization.

  • "The sterilization solution will cost Rs 7 per unit and Rs 2 from it will go towards the rural women involved in its manufacture," the statement said.

    • Delhi government to go tough on people discriminating against health staff

    Legal action will be taken against those who discriminate against doctors, paramedics and healthcare workers: Delhi Health Minister S Jain on the incident where two female doctors Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital were allegedly assaulted by their neighbour in Gautam Nagar last night.

    Now Mumbai to follow the rapid testing path

    Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to procure one lakh Rapid Test Kits for COVID-19 from South Korea.

    Jharkhand registers its first COVID-19 fatality as nine new positive cases emerge in 24 hours

    The man was kept in the isolation ward of a hospital after he showed symptoms of the virus on April 5. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Modi responds to Trump's 'Thank You' message

    Show-cause notices to 15 private schools in Punjab

    Update from Madhya Pradesh

    Total positive cases reported in Bhopal are 93 now, of which 50 cases are from State Health Dept, 20 cases are linked to Tablighi Jamaat event and 12 are from Police Department. two patients discharged after treatment. Only one death reported in Bhopal due to COVID-19: Madhya Pradesh Health Department

    Important announcement from Railways

    Indian Railways has introduced time-tabled Parcel Trains for nationwide transportation of essential commodities and other goods. Proper connectivity has also been ensured to Guwahati, to ensure supplies in the North-eastern region of the country: Ministry of Railways

    Rajasthan updates

    So far, 413 active coronavirus cases have been discovered in the state. While thirsty were tested positive on Thursday, six have died so far

    One more death in Punjab

    A 59-year-old COVID-19 positive patient in Jalandhar passed away last night. He was on the ventilator for the last 2 days. District Administration working out modalities for cremation as per standard protocol: KBS Sidhu, Special Chief Secretary, Punjab Disaster Management

    Latest updates from Uttar Pradesh:

    While 380 patients have been tested positive till Thursday, 31 recovered and four died so far.

    Social distancing at J&K Bank branch

    Cases continue to crop up in Madhya Pradesh

    Five Coronavirus positive cases reported in district Khandwa, contact tracing of positive cases underway: District Collector Khandwa Tanvi Sundriyal.

    Bihar cases rise to 43

    Four new COVID19 positive cases reported from Siwan in Bihar, taking the total number of positive cases to 43: Sanjay Kumar, Principal Secretary, Health Department.

    Government to meet again today

    Cases rise in Agra

    19 new Coronavirus positive cases reported in Agra, taking the total number of positive cases in the district to 84: Agra DM Prabhu N Singh.

    Healthcare workers continue to face the COVID-19 infection heat

    A doctor, a member of nursing staff and a sanitation worker at Delhi State Cancer Institute test positive for COVID-19, a total of 21 healthcare workers here have tested positive. The samples of 19 admitted patients also sent for testing. 45 hospital staff home quarantined.

    People gather in large numbers at Karnataka markets

    Coronavirus cases in Punjab continues to rise

    Two people (a 15-year-old and a 24-year old) test positive for COVID-19 in Ludhiana. Total confirmed cases in the District are now eight: Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner Pardeep Aggarwal

    Disinfection tunnel installed in Punjab market

    Government issues latest coronavirus stats

    Eleven Indian-Americans die of coronavirus in US, 16 others test positive

    All Indian citizens who have succumbed to the deadly infection in the US are male, with ten of them from the New York and New Jersey areas. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Don't politicize virus, WHO chief says after Donald Trump's blast

    The WHO director-general urged the US and China to join forces in fighting the disease rather than indulging in a blame game. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Modi terrific, 'will not be forgotten': Trump thanks India after Hydroxychloroquine row

    "I want to thank Prime Minister Modi of India for allowing us to have what we requested for the problem arose and he was terrific. We will remember it," Trump told reporters at his daily White House news conference on coronavirus. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Bihar to seal East Champaran district

    Bihar's East Champaran district to seal its border with Gopalganj district at Sattar Ghat and Dumariya Ghat, after a COVID-19 positive case has been reported in Gopalganj.

    Kerala sets up COVID help-desks for the expatriate Malayalee community

    Kerala Government has set up five COVID help-desks for the expatriate Malayalee community. The online medical services would be made available to the non-resident Keralites through the Norka Roots website. The services of various specialty doctors to be available from 2pm to 6 pm IST.

    One more person tested positive in Chhattisgarh

    One more COVID-19 positive case found in the state; Total positive cases in the state are 11 including 9 discharged: Chhattisgarh Health Minister TS Singhdeo.

    First coronavirus case registered in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district

    First Coronavirus positive case reported in Dhar; 3 km area near Bhaktiyar Marg sealed: Dhar Collector Srikant Bhanoth.

    One arrested for allegedly assaulting female doctors in Delhi

    A 44-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting two female doctors of Safdarjung Hospital, after an FIR was registered in the case: Delhi Police

    Four more positive cases in Jharkhand

    Four more confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in the state: one from a COVID19 infected family in Ranchi and the other three from an infected family in Bokaro; Total positive cases in the state are 13: Jharkhand Health Secretary Nitin Madan Kulkarni.

    Grain wholesalers from Rajasthan face losses

    Major announcement from government

    Government of India has approved centrally funded 'India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package' with objective of strengthening national and state health systems; to be implemented in three phases from January 2.

    Foreign Minister Jaishankar discusses coronavirus situation with his Spanish counterpart

    Six more tested positive in Punjab's Mohali

    Six more persons have tested positive for coronavirus in Punjab's Mohali, taking the total number of cases to 36. We are tracing the contacts of the positive cases: Deputy Commissioner Mohali, Girsh Dayalan

    US death toll continues to rise

    United States reports nearly 2,000 coronavirus deaths for the second day in a row: AFP news agency quoting Johns Hopkins

    Update from Delhi

    Not just India, Jamaat a super spreader of coronavirus in Pakistan too

    Tablighi Jamaat, the super spreader of the coronavirus in India seems to have caused a spike in the coronavirus positive cases in Pakistan also.

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    COVID-19 art: A reminder for everyone to stay at home!

    Uttarakhand requests Center to extend COVID-19 lockdown; slashes salaries of ministers, MLAs

    The state government officials also added that ration is being distributed to needy people across the state including daily wagers and migrant labourers. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    A consignment of medicines arrived from India in Sri Lanka

    Coronavirus outbreak: Bengal has enough stock of hydroxychloroquine, says CM Mamata Banerjee

    The Centre has decided to partially lift the ban imposed last month on the export of the drug in sync with its global commitment to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, officials said on Tuesday. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Cricket in time of coronavirus? Shoaib Akhtar proposes fund raiser

    Didn’t want to be COVID-19 carrier: Kerala girl who stayed back in Wuhan shares her story

    But restrictions are still in place for people who go out. Roads and other public places are still being cleaned using disinfectants. To use public transport, one needs to have a Green Health Code. And those who want to go for shopping need to undergo thermal screening. If one’s temperature is above 37.2 degree Celsius, then he/ she is not allowed to enter shops. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    JUST IN | 61-year-old woman from Jammu dies of COVID-19 taking total death toll to four. Total cases in Jammu and Kashmir stand at 158

    The 20 areas in Delhi that will be sealed to contain COVID-19

    20 coronavirus hotspots in Delhi sealed: Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

    Talking to reporters after a high-level meeting, he said, 'Nobody will be allowed to enter or exit from these areas.The government will ensure delivery of essential items in the areas that have been sealed,' Sisodia added. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Stepping out? Here are the places where you have to wear a mask

    Mumbai first city in India to make face masks a must in public (READ MORE)
    Face masks compulsory for people stepping outdoors in Delhi: CM Arvind Kejriwal (READ MORE)
    Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh make wearing face masks mandatory (READ MORE)
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    Coimbatore cops book cases on 8 persons for failing to wear face masks (READ MORE)

    Coronavirus updates from Madhya Pradesh

  • Indore, Bhopal, Ujjain to be sealed until further notice after COVID-19 cases spike in state

  • Essential Services Maintenance Act invoked in Madhya Pradesh as COVID-19 cases rise

  • Out of the 381 total positive cases reported so far in the state, 329 are active, 25 have turned negative, while 27 have died

    • Coronavirus updates from Madhya Pradesh

  • Indore, Bhopal, Ujjain to be sealed until further notice after COVID-19 cases spike in state (READ MORE)

  • Essential Services Maintenance Act invoked in Madhya Pradesh as COVID-19 cases rise (READ MORE)

  • Out of the 381 total positive cases reported so far in the state, 329 are active, 25 have turned negative, while 27 have died

    • COVID-19 updates from Madhya Pradesh

  • Indore, Bhopal, Ujjain to be sealed until further notice after COVID-19 cases spike in state (READ MORE)

  • Essential Services Maintenance Act invoked in Madhya Pradesh as COVID-19 cases rise (READ MORE)

  • Out of the 381 total positive cases reported so far in the state, 329 are active, 25 have turned negative, while 27 have died

    • WATCH | Survival v/s social distancing? Poor and migrant labourers stuck in dilemma during coronavirus

    Body of Vellore man who died from COVID-19 buried as per guidelines

  • The body of the 45-year-old man, who died on Tuesday at the CMC Hospital after testing COVID-19 positive, was buried by the employees of Vellore Municipal Corporation on Wednesday evening.

  • The deceased’s son was allowed to see the body at the hospital before it was handed over to the Corporation staff in the presence of Vellore RDO Ganesh.

  • 'The body was wrapped with 5 layers and was sealed carefully before burying,' an official of Vellore Municipal Corporation said.

  • Only few of his relatives were allowed to perform the funeral rites far away from the burial site.

  • Five conservancy workers, involved in the burial, were completely fumigated after burying the body.

    • WATCH | Maharashtra death rate higher than world average; Mumbai suffers community transmission

    Number of males testing COVID-19 positive, dying higher than females in Maharashtra, says study

    The study by Medical Education and Drugs Department and the public health department of Maharashtra stated that 62 per cent with 534 coronavirus male positive patients getting infected against 38 per cent with 331 female patients reported. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Coronavirus update from New Delhi

    WATCH | Domestic Violence goes up during world lockdown

    Failure to replicate 'Bhilwara Model' makes Jaipur next coronavirus hotspot in Rajasthan

    While the Bhilwara model is set to be implemented across the country, it is rather surprising why its success could not be replicated in the Rajasthan capital, Jaipur. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    JUST IN | Andhra Pradesh reports fifth COVID-19 death

    UP announces complete lockdown in 104 hotspots across 15 districts

    Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Awanish Awasthi said if need be state authorities would use drone cameras for surveillance and to enforce complete lockdown across the hotspots. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    IN PICS | Relatives wear protective gear for the funeral of a woman who died of COVID-19

    Mumbai makes face masks a must in public

    The BMC chief Praveen Pardeshi said: “Anyone who want to got to public places such as streets, hospitals, offices and markets either in person or vehicles must wear a three-ply or cloth mask. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Latest coronavirus updates from the following states:

  • Positives cases: 153

  • Deaths: 2

  • Recovered: 18

  • Positives cases: 106

  • Deaths: 8

  • Recovered: 14

  • Positives cases: 18

  • Deaths: 0

  • Recovered: 8

    • Latest Madhya Pradesh coronavirus updates

  • Total positive: 341

  • Active: 292

  • Deaths: 24

  • Negative: 25

    • Coronavirus cases rise to 5,274, death toll stands at 149: Health Ministry

    Maharashtra has reported the most coronavirus deaths at 64, followed by Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh at 13 each and Delhi at 9.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Andhra Pradesh: 19 positive coronavirus cases reported today

    Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh make wearing face masks mandatory

    An order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) said face masks have been made mandatory for all the officers, staff and visitors in the Civil Secretariat as a preventive measure to stop the spread of coronavirus. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    IN PIC | Empty GST road in Chennai during lockdown

    We have enough stocks of hydroxychloroquine, insists Centre after removing export ban

    The Union government has drawn flak in the last few days after it removed the export ban on the drug—reportedly under US pressure—within two days of imposing it. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    We have enough stocks of hydroxychloroquine, insists Centre after removing export ban

    The Union government has drawn flak in the last few days after it removed the export ban on the drug—reportedly under US pressure—within two days of imposing it. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    IN PIC | Empty GST road in Chennai amid lockdown

    WATCH | Maharashtra death rate highest in world; Mumbai suffers community transmission

    Boris Johnson clinically stable, responding to treatment in ICU

    British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains clinically stable and is responding to treatment after spending his second night in intensive care at a London hospital with COVID-19, Downing Street said in its latest health update on Wednesday. The statement reiterated that the UK prime minister remains in "good spirits" as it was indicated that while he is not actively working, he remains in contact with his ministers and officials.  

    Make COVID19 tests free in government and private labs, SC tells Centre

    COVID-19 tests in approved govt labs or private labs be conducted free of cost.

    The apex court asks Centre to issue directions to approved labs for conducting COVID-19 tests free of cost.

    SC says COVID-19 tests must be carried out in NABL accredited labs or any agency approved by WHO or ICMR. 

    Plasma treatment can cure COVID-19 patients in just 3-7 days: Doc at top Kerala hospital

    The proposed blood plasma therapy for COVID-19 can cure patients within just 3-7 days, says Dr Debasish Gupta, Professor and Head, Transfusion Medicine, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum.

    READ FULL INTERVIEW HERE

    West Bengal forms three task forces to bolster fight against COVID-19

    The West Bengal government has formed three task forces on economy, enforcement of lockdown and restrictions in a bid to streamline its response to combat the Novel Coronavirus infection, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said here on Wednesday. 

    AIIMS to launch training module to manage pregnant women with COVID-19

    The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday said that it has launched a training programme in association with All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi for the healthcare staff for managing suspected and confirmed COVID-19 cases among pregnant women.

    Do not violate lockdown on Shab-e-Baraat, Imam Umer Ilyasi urge Muslims in India

    Chief of All India Imams Organization, Umer Ahmad Ilyasi, on Wednesday appealed to all Muslims to not violate coronavirus-related lockdown on Shab-e-Baraat on April 9. "I want to appeal to all the Muslim brothers to not violate the lockdown on Shab-e-Baraat and stay at home. I request all of you to pray for the people who are fighting against COVID-19," he said. On Shab-e-Baraat, Muslims visit the graveyards in hordes.

    Goa to recommend extension of lockdown till April 30

    The state cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, also decided that section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code should remain in place till the ongoing health crisis abates. "We have decided to recommend an extension in the current lockdown to the Prime Minister's Office, suggesting that it remain in place till April 30," state Port Minister Michael Lobo said. 

    Mohanlal breaks into song for health workers on COVID-19 frontline

    "When you are striving hard for our welfare, we are praying for you," the actor said during an interactive session with around 250 health workers assigned to treat COVID-19 patients. Health Minister KK Shailaja's office said that the video conference session was to boost the morale of the health workers who are undergoing mandatory isolation between their shifts. 

    Me and my family down with coronavirus, still recovering: Purab Kohli

    The "Rock On! 2" star, who is currently in London with wife Lucy Payton and children Inaya and Osian, took to Instagram to share a health update. Purab said they had a flu and given their symptoms, according to their general practitioner, they had contracted COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.  

    Is this a cure for COVID-19? Here's all you need to know about blood plasma therapy

    Doctors and scientists have now found some tentative evidence that those who are worst hit by SARS CoV 2 can benefit from the infusion of blood plasma collected from others who have recovered from the infection. There has been limited anecdotal evidence on this from China, US and a few other countries and clinical trials have now begun in some parts to assess how effective the method is against the infection.

    READ FULL REPORT HERE

    Finance Ministry allows states to borrow Rs 3.2 lakh crore from market

    The move comes amid states' demand for higher funds from the Centre to meet the expenses in dealing with COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter to the RBI, the ministry said that the Centre has decided to permit states to raise open market borrowing on the basis of 50 per cent - the Net Borrowing Ceiling fixed for the year 2020-21 for financing the states's annual plan for the fiscal.

    READ FULL REPORT HERE

    Three more deaths in Pune

    Three more COVID19 positive deaths reported in Pune today. Death toll rises to 16 in Pune, of which 8 deaths have been reported today: Health officials 

    Take responsibility of a poor family if you want to honour me: PM Modi on 'stand for 5 minutes' campaign

    It has been brought to my attention that some people are running a campaign that to to honour Modi stand for 5 minutes. At first glance, it seems like a mischief to drag Modi into controversies. Maybe someone is doing out of goodwill, yet I insist that if you really have so much love and want to honour Modi, then take the responsibility of a poor family, at least as long as the coronavirus crisis exists. There can be no greater honour for me than this: PM Modi 

    Eight members of family test positive for COVID-19 in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone

    All the victims fell prey to the deadly virus after coming in contact with their kin who was also tested positive for coronavirus a couple of weeks back, visited South Africa and attended the Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhi.  

    Pt Jasraj to perform from US, Sivamani from Chennai as Sankat Mochan Music Festival goes digital this year

    An annual event organised in this part of the year, Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh, as it is popularly known, has always been an enriching musical delight hosting maestros of Hindustani classical music from across the country every year. Amid lockdown, this year, the 97th edition of the musical extravaganza, was appearing to be impossible but then the organisers decided to go digital sans audience on temple premises. 

    Following daughters, film producer Karim Morani tests positive for coronavirus

    This is the latest coronavirus case in Bollywood after singer Kanika Kapoor, actor Purab Kohli and Karim's actor daughter Zoa, tested positive for COVID-19. Kanika has recovered from it. On April 6, Shaza Morani and her actor sister Zoa Morani had tested positive for coronavirus and are undergoing treatment for the same at different hospitals.

    READ FULL REPORT HERE

    MHA on COVID19 crisis

    In 31 states/UTs, cash benefits of Rs.1000 to Rs.6000 have been announced for registered construction workers under Building and other construction Workers' Welfare Cess Fund. Rs 3000 crores have been given to 2 crore registered construction workers till now.  

    ICMR on COVID19 sampling

    Total 1,21,271 tests for COVID-19 have been done so far: ICMR official 

    Health Ministry briefing on COVID19

  • Till date total 402 people have been discharged, total 5194 positive confirmed case have been reported. In last one day 773 positive cases were reported. Total 149 deaths have been reported and around 32 people have died yesterday.

  • Medical equipment being provided to states

  • Covid care centres for those with mild symptoms

  • Series of measures being taken to break transmission chain

  • Door-door survey in Pune

    • Mumbai makes wearing masks in public compulsory

    All persons moving in public places for whatever reason must wear 3-ply mask or cloth mask compulsorily: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation 

    Locals cremate West Bengal man in Tumakuru, kin witness it through WhatsApp video call

    When 67-year-old Kanai Das from West Bengal, a kerchief vendor, died of a cardiac arrest, his acquaintances here couldn't send the body back to his hometown. Instead, they informed his kin including his wife and conducted the cremation after performing the rituals. The wish of the kin to witness the cremation was also fulfilled as it was 'telecast' live on a WhatsApp video call. 

    PM Narendra Modi at the all-party meeting has said that the lockdown will not be lifted in one go

    Modi's comments came during an interaction with these leaders to discuss the situation arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic and the government's efforts to contain the fast-spreading virus in the country.

    READ FULL STORY HERE

    UP govt shuts 15 districts

    15 districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Lucknow, Agra, Shamli, Saharanpur, which have viral load of COVID19, to be sealed. Only home delivery & medical teams will be allowed there. It's being done to prevent community spread, as numbers are high, confirms state chief secretary R K Tiwari. 

    READ FULL REPORT HERE

    CM Uddhav Thackeray's address to Maharashtra

    Regret over inconvenience caused due to lockdown, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said that we don't have any other option. He urged the locals to use masks while stepping out of their homes. "I want to appeal to all retired Army personnel who have experience of medical field, nurses, ward boys, & those who have completed the training but didn't work for some reason - you must come forward to join us. Maharashtra needs you," Thackeray said. All these people can reach out through covidyoddha@gmail.com. This email id should not be used for sending any complaints. 

    I-T dept urges taxpayers to report on cyber fraud

    Income Tax Department asks taxpayers to guard against possible breach of their personal e-filing accounts and report such instances to police cyber security wing. 

    Three members of Puducherry family booked for lying to cops about man's whereabouts

    Police said Faizal, 39, working in Saudi Arabia returned to India last month. Before coming to Puducherry, he stayed at a Jamaat accommodation in Bengaluru and reached Puducherry on March 28.

    READ FULL REPORT HERE

    65-year-old man from Kalaburagi is Karnataka's fifth COVID-19 victim

    A 65-year-old man died in Kalaburagi on Wednesday, taking the number of COVID-19 victims in the state to five. Officials said the man who is a resident of Santraswadi locality was suffering from Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI). With this, the number of deaths due to COVID-19 in Kalaburagi district has increased to two. 

    MLAs in Uttarakhand cabinet take 30% pay cut

    Uttarakhand cabinet approves 30 per cent cut in salaries of ministers and MLAs till further orders and a cut of Rs 1 crore from each MLAs' Local Area Development Fund for two years in view of Coronavirus Pandemic.  

    Essential Services Management Act in MP

    Essential Services Management Act has been implemented with immediate effect to better manage Coronavirus pandemic in Madhya Pradesh: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan 

    Kerala's Kasaragod to get 540-bed hospital in three months

    In a Facebook post, the collector said the hospital is a gift to the district from chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and revenue minister E Chandrasekharan. Officials said the Tata Group would be funding the project as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility. The building will be prefabricated construction and will be ready in two to three months, he said. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Government plans 'larger force' to replace frontline workers engaged in COVID-19 fight

    Accordingly, to take care of the training needs of the frontline workers, the launch of the integrated government online training (iGOT) platform has been fast-forwarded, and a version of iGOT fitted to these needs has been launched. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Latest Uttar Pradesh coronavirus numbers

    The state registred 334 positive cases till Wednesday. While 26 people have recovered, four succumbed to the deadly virus. Today, A 76-year-old lady succumbs to deadly virus in Agra. She contracted Coronavirus from her grandson who had returned from Netherlands on March 15.

    Chattisgarh youth comes up with internet controlled robot to aid doctors

    Residents of Chennai's Avadi may have free food at Amma Unavagams until April 14

    Residents of Avadi may have food at the two Amma Unavagams in Avadi, free of cost until April 14, said N. Ravichandran, Avadi Municipal Corporation Commissioner. The charges are to be borne by the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) in Avadi, he said.

    More updates from the apex court

    READ FULL STORY HERE

    Chandigarh-based golfer finds unique way to practice at home

    Latest coronavirus tally from Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh

    In Haryana, so far 141 have been found positive, while two succumbed and 17 got recovered. In Punjab, 101 tested positive till Wednesday. Here eight have died and 14 recovered. In Chandigarh, 18 got tested positive. The Union territory hasn't registered any death so far, while eight have recovered till Wednesday.

    Update from Odisha

    COVID-19 positive cases near 200 in Karnataka

    COVID-19 pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans amid fears of virus clinging on to reusable items

    In a matter of days, hard-won bans to reduce the use of plastics, and particularly plastic shopping sacks across the US have come under fire amid worries about the virus clinging to reusable bags, cups and straws. (READ FUUL STORY HERE)

    District wise break-up of coronavirus positive cases in Maharashtra

    Kejriwal holds video-conference with Delhi MPs

    Meeting between PM Modi, Opposition leaders underway

    Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar meets officials

    Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar held video conference with officers to review steps for facilitating farming activities during lockdown. He called for strict compliance of exemptions given to agriculture and allied sectors and directed setting up of control rooms: Agriculture Ministry.

    Update from Suprme Court

    Coronavirus positive cases break-up in Maharashtra

    COVID-19: Maharashtra mortality higher than world average amid community transmission fears

    At 869, Maharashtra tops the country in the number of positive cases while a total of 52 people have died. The mortality rate, at 5.98 per cent, is much higher than India’s average of 2.66 per cent while the world average is 5.58 per cent. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Test one million Indians to assess pandemic spread: Study on COVID-19 outbreak

    Research by scientists attached with ACALM (Algorithm for Comorbidities, Associations, Length of stay and Mortality) Study Unit, UK, has made the recommendation after studying the pattern in the top 50 countries with the most number of COVID-19 cases, in relation to the number of tests performed. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Russia ready to start testing coronavirus vaccines on humans from June

    Rinat Maksyutov, head of the Vektor State Virology and Biotechnology Centre, said his facility proposed first-phase clinical trials of three vaccines from June 29, on 180 volunteers. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Zone wise break-up of positive cases in Chennai

    PM Modi reaches out to Opposition

    51 new cases in Delhi on Wednesday

    Home Secretary writes to states

    Maharashtra tally crosses 1000

    Number of COVID-19 cases has reached 1078 in Maharashtra as 60 more people tested positive today. 44 fresh cases have been found under Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation area, nine under Pune Municipal Corporation area, four in Nagpur, and one each in Ahmednagar, Akola & Buldhana.

    Gujarat cases continue to rise

    Total number of COVID-19 cases rises to 179 in the state which includes 16 deaths and 25 cured cases: Health and Family Welfare Department,Government of Gujarat

    People exposed to air pollution more vulnerable to COVID-19: Study

    The study is important keeping in mind that many Indian cities are among the most polluted places in the world. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Wet markets important risk factor for coronavirus spread: UN biodiversity chief

    Wild animals sold in the Huanan Seafood Market are believed to be the source of the novel coronavirus pandemic that has claimed more than 82,000 lives worldwide so far. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    One more tested positive in Uttarakhand

    Important announcement from Army

    In view of COVID-19, Indian Army has postponed its bi-annual Army Commanders’ Conference scheduled to be held from April 16. Meeting chaired by COAS was supposed to discuss security situation in & around India along with many other imp.agenda possible points: Indian Army sources

    Awareness drawing at Chennai bus stand

    Updates from Bengal and Madhya Pradesh

  • In Bengal, official positive cases are 69 as of Wednesday.While five have died so far, 13 got discharged.

  • In Madhya Prdaesh, 312 people have been found positive, while 23 dead so far and 21 have been tested negative.

    • Devotees maintain social distancing during Hanuman Jayanti in Karnataka

    ASHA worker faces people's wrath in UP

    Here are some of the major world updates

  • A prominent Communist party member who criticized Chinese leader Xi Jinping's handling of the coronavirus outbreak is being investigated on suspicion of a "severe violation of discipline and law," a joint government-party watchdog said.

  • Twitter co-founder and chief executive Jack Dorsey said Tuesday he was committing $1 billion of his personal fortune to coronavirus relief through his philanthropic fund. South Korea plans to take further steps to tighten border controls to slow coronavirus infections imported from abroad as outbreaks worsen in Europe and the United States.

  • COVID-19 impact: Pandemic drives expectant moms in US to embrace home births.

  • UK PM Boris Johnson spends second night in ICU; condition stable, needs 'close monitoring': Spokesman

  • Hydroxychloroquine saved coronavirus-affected Michigan state lawmaker's life, says Trump.

  • President Donald Trump has threatened to put a "very powerful" hold on US' funding to the World Health Organization, accusing the UN agency of being "very China centric" and criticising it for having "missed the call" in its response to the coronavirus pandemic.

    • Update from Andhra Pradesh

    773 new cases, 10 deaths in last 24 hours

    Two die in Pune on Wednesday

    Latest Rajasthan updates

    Total cumulative positive cases: 348

     Deaths so far: 6

    Kejriwal to meet Delhi MPs today.

    PM Modi condoles death of veteran Indian-American journalist who died of coronavirus

  • Veteran Indian-American journalist Brahm Kanchibotla, who was a former contributor to the United News of India news agency, died of coronavirus at a New York hospital on Monday night.

  • "Deeply anguished by the passing away of Indian-American journalist Mr. Brahm Kanchibotla. He will be remembered for his fine work and efforts to bring India and USA closer," the prime minister tweeted.

  • "Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti," he said.

    • 'Garur' app works wonder in Bihar's fight against the COVID-19 outbreak

    In a first in the country, the app has set a record of having traced out more than 2 lakh of international and domestic travellers in Bihar amid lockdown and helping the officials in monitoring them. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Four foreigners linked to Tablighi Jamaat have been booked in Maharashtra

    Four foreigners linked to Tablighi Jamaat have been booked for violating the Foreigners Act and the tourist visa norms in Nagpur, Maharashtra. They were staying at a mosque in the city and have been quarantined: Jayesh Bhandarkar, Senior Police Inspector, Tehsil Police Station in Nagpur.

    After Hyderabad, now man in khaki falls sick in Delhi

    One Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) with Delhi Traffic Police has tested positive for COVID-19. He was tested last week when he complained of fever and his reports came on April 7. He has been shifted to AIIMS, his family has been asked to be on home quarantine. The colony, where he lived, is under strict lockdown now. Police is trying to establish his contacts and how did he get infected with COVID-19: Delhi Police

    FIR in connection with the recovery of two bottles filled with urine at the premises of a quarantine facility

    WATCH | Monkeys in Himachal start migrating from cities to villages and forests

    Donald Trump announces putting hold on WHO funding amid COVID-19 pandemic

    "We're going to put a hold on money spent to the WHO. We're going to put a very powerful hold on it and we're going to see. It's a great thing if it works. But when they call every shot wrong, that's no good," Trump told reporters at his daily White House news conference. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Update from Arunachal

    News from Karnataka

    Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa has given clarification on celebration of Karaga festival in Bengaluru; only four to five people will be allowed to be present during celebration of the festival at the city’s Sri Dharmarayana Swamy Temple. The celebrations are scheduled to begin this evening.

    WATCH | Nathura sees clean Yamuna water thanks to shutdown

    Update from Haryana

    Global death toll tops 82,000; US records nearly 2,000 deaths in 24 hours, tally at 12,844

    The record daily figure of 1,939 brings the total number of deaths in the United States to 12,844. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Gujarat police takes poster route to raise awareness about coronavirus

    14-month-old child dies due to COVID-19 in Gujarat

    A 14-month-old COVID-19 positive child died at a government hospital in Gujarat's Jamnagar on Tuesday.

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    40 crore Indian workers may sink into poverty due to COVID-19: ILO

    About 40 crore workers in India working in the informal economy are at risk of falling deeper into poverty during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.

    READ FULL REPORT HERE

    Few important coronavirus global updates

  • China: Crowds flock to trains as outbound travel ban ends in Wuhan after two months

  • USA: Coronavirus death toll tops 10,000 in country

  • USA: New York records highest one day peak with 731 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours

  • UK: PM Boris Johnson stable in ICU with COVID-19, remains in 'good spirits'

  • UK: Registers daily record of 786 coronavirus deaths

  • Singapore: 11 Indians among 106 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore

    • WATCH | The Bhilwara heroes who have shown India the way

    Thousands rush to leave coronavirus epicentre Wuhan as outbound travel ban ends after two months

    Crowds of passengers filed into the city's Wuchang station to catch the first trains set to pull out of the city of 11 million shortly after midnight. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    WATCH | Kerala sets up India’s first walk-in kiosk (WISK) for sample collection

    First COVID-19 patient dies in Vellore; Tamil Nadu death toll reaches seven

    According to officials in Vellore, the deceased’s test came back positive for COVID-19 only at 6.00 pm on Tuesday. His death was intimated at 8.00 pm, officials said. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

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