'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

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: 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

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.

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.

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.

Novel coronavirus cases rise to 348 in Andhra Pradesh after 19 more people test positive: PTI

All SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) countries, except Pakistan, participated in the video conference: Ministry of External Affairs (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.

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."

"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

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

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 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