'Extraordinary times': Donald Trump thanks PM Modi, India for HCQ trade move
In India, 149 people have died due to Covid-19. US becomes the new epicentre in the Western hemisphere. China's Wuhan inches towards normalcy.
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'Extraordinary times': Donald Trump thanks PM Modi, India for HCQ trade move
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Europe death toll from coronavirus tops 60,000: AFP
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Delhi reports 93 new Covid-19 cases, total climbs to 669: Delhi Govt
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Delhi govt orders sanitization of Bengali Mkt area under containment plan
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UP Cabinet cuts salaries of ministers, legislators by 30%
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Britain reports record 938 new coronavirus deaths
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Bihar announces 15% salary cut for legislators
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Andhra Covid-19 count rises to 348
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All SAARC countries except Pakistan participated in video conference: MEA
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Video conference of SAARC trade officials held today: MEA
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IndiGo suspends all international flights till April 30
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No need for panic buying, all essentials will be delivered to you: GB Nagar DM
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Total 20 covid-19 hotspots identified in Delhi: Manish Sisodia
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Wearing masks while stepping out made mandatory in Delhi
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No coronavirus cases reported in Himachal today

As India enters day-15 of nationwide lockdown over the coronavirus crisis, the number of people infected with the virus in the country has gone up to 5,274, according to the union ministry of health. As many as 149 people have lost their lives due to the virus in India. Global cases of Covid-19 are about to reach 1.5 million with death toll crossing 80,000. Wuhan, the city which was the epicenter of the pandemic, is seeing life staggering back towards normalcy as Hubei slowly lifts its 11-week lockdown. US has recorded more than 200 new deaths as 4 lakh people continue to be infected by Covid-19.
'Extraordinary times': Donald Trump thanks PM Modi, India for HCQ trade move
Extraordinary times require even closer cooperation between friends. Thank you India and the Indian people for the decision on HCQ. Will not be forgotten! Thank you Prime Minister @NarendraModi for your strong leadership in helping not just India, but humanity, in this fight!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 8, 2020
Europe death toll from coronavirus tops 60,000: AFP
Europe death toll from coronavirus tops 60,000: AFP
Delhi reports 93 new Covid-19 cases, total climbs to 669: Delhi Govt
With 93 new COVID-19 positive cases today, total number of positive cases in Delhi rise to 669. Total 9 deaths have been reported till now: Delhi Govt
Delhi govt orders sanitization of Bengali Mkt area under containment plan
Delhi Govt: NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Council) to immediately sanitise Bengali Market area under the containment plan to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Delhi Police to immediately cordon off the area to prevent movement of people: ANI
UP Cabinet cuts salaries of ministers, legislators by 30%
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Wednesday decided to cut the salaries of ministers, including the chief minister, and legislators by 30% and suspend the Vidhayak Nidhi for one year as part of measures to provide funds to fight the coronavirus pandemic. This amount will be transferred to UP Covid Care Fund.
Britain reports record 938 new coronavirus deaths
United Kingdom coronavirus death toll rose by 938 to 7,097 people as of 1600 GMT on April 7, the health ministry said on Wednesday, reports Reuters.
Bihar announces 15% salary cut for legislators
In the wake of Covid-19 pandemic sweeping across the country, Bihar cabinet on Wednesday announced a pay cut of 15% for all ministers and legislators.
In doing so, Bihar joined states like Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to announce a salary cut for legislators.
“The cabinet has decided a 15% cut in basic salary of the legislators for one year. The money saved will be deposited in Corona Eradication Fund created for the purpose,” said Deepak Prasad, principal secretary, cabinet secretariat.
Andhra Covid-19 count rises to 348
Novel coronavirus cases rise to 348 in Andhra Pradesh after 19 more people test positive: PTI
All SAARC countries except Pakistan participated in video conference: MEA
All SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) countries, except Pakistan, participated in the video conference: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
Video conference of SAARC trade officials held today: MEA
As follow up action of announcement by PMModi at video conference of SAARC leaders on 15 March, a video conference of senior trade officials, inviting SAARC countries, was held today to discuss impact of travel restrictions&the larger COVID19 situation on intra-regional trade: MEA
IndiGo suspends all international flights till April 30
IndiGo suspends all international flights till April 30.
A statement from the company said, "Owing to the COVID-19 related travel restrictions, all international flights scheduled between April 15, 2020 and April 30, 2020 have been cancelled. The booking amount of all customers will be protected in the form of a credit shell under their PNR number, which can be used to make bookings for the same customer(s) on our website or mobile app valid for 1 year from the date of issuance. In case of bookings made through travel agents, customers will need to reach out to the same travel agent for utilizing the credit shell. We regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers."
No need for panic buying, all essentials will be delivered to you: GB Nagar DM
"The decision to seal the hotspots has been taken to control the spread of Covid-19. There is no need of panic buying, all essential items will be delivered at your doorstep. Do not believe in rumours. Please stay indoors": District Magistrate Gautam Buddh Nagar
The decision to seal the hotspots has been taken to control the spread of #COVID19. There is no need of panic buying, all essential items will be delivered at your doorstep. Do not believe in rumours. Please stay indoors: District Magistrate Gautam Buddh Nagar pic.twitter.com/h9EozO1sRk
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 8, 2020
Total 20 covid-19 hotspots identified in Delhi: Manish Sisodia
Delhi's deputy CM Manish Sisodia said, "Some positive cases have been reported in Sadar area, so the area has been sealed. Total 20 hot spots have been identified in Delhi. Nobody will be allowed to enter or exit from these areas:" ANI
Wearing masks while stepping out made mandatory in Delhi
Delh CM Arvind Kejriwal tweeted on Wednesday evening: "Wearing of facial masks can reduce the spread of corona virus substantially. Therefore, it has been decided that facial masks will be compulsory for anyone stepping out of their house. Cloth mask shall be eligible too."
No coronavirus cases reported in Himachal today
No positive COVID-19 case was reported in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday. Total number of positive cases in the state is 27 till now, said RD Dhiman, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Department of Health & Family Welfare, Himachal Pradesh: ANI
First published: Apr 08, 2020 06:23 IST