US Surpasses Italy To Record World’s Highest COVID-19 Fatalities
More than 20,000 people in the US have been killed due to COVID-19 according to the latest data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. Washington| The...
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“Shut Down Wet Markets Immediately”: US Lawmakers Urge China
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Wet markets sell fresh meat, fish, produce, and other perishable goods as distinguished from “dry markets” that sell durable goods. Washington| A group of top...
PM Likely To Address Nation On Sunday Eve About Decision On Lockdown Extension
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The lockdown may be extended but with some changes, PM will take a call after interacting with CMs of all states on Saturday via videoconferencing....
Central Govt To Provide COVID-19 Emergency Fund, To Be Released In 3 Phases
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The central government approved a fully funded “India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package”. New Delhi: A five-year scheme, fully funded by the...
India’s Oil Demand Crashed By 70% As Third-Biggest Buyer Shuts Down
Oil demand in the world’s third-biggest consumer has collapsed by as much as 70% as India endures the planet’s largest national lockdown. New Delhi| The...
“Time To Stand United, Not To Politicize Coronavirus,” Says WHO Chief After Trump’s Threat
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“People are dying every minute from Coronavirus. The situation may worsen if we do not unite early,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Geneva|...
Lockdown Likely To Be Extended, Prime Minister Modi Suggests At All-Party Meeting
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Life will not be the same again after COVID-19, said the Prime Minister, adding that there would be “pre-corona and post-corona”. New Delhi: The situation...
40 Cr Indians Maybe Pushed Into Poverty Due to Pandemic: International Labour Organisation
The International Labour Organisation report also noted that the pandemic is having a catastrophic effect on working hours and earnings globally. New Delhi| The International Labour...
The US President Donald Trump Accused WHO Of Being “Very China-Centric”
According to Trump, the WHO “seems to be very biased toward China. That’s not right.” And threatened to withheld funding to WHO WASHINGTON| On Tuesday...
As Global Coronavirus Cases Rises Over 1.4 Million, China’s Wuhan Ends Lockdown
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Roughly 65,000 people left the Chinese city of Wuhan by train and plane alone, within hours of the 11-week lockdown being lifted. Wuhan| The Chinese...