Highlights: Total number of containment zones in Delhi now stands at 77

World Bank has approved $1 billion for India as social security technology fund for urban poor, migrant workers.

The project will be crucial to rebalance social security towards urban poor, as much as rural, says Junaid Ahmad, country director WB

I think PM's Atmanirbhar Mission is very important in terms of directions and India is not making distinction between life and livelihoods in the aftermath of covid, Ahmad said.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has now said that no money will be charged from migrant labourers for the special trains that are being arranged on the request of the state, reports news agency IANS.

"The Chief Minister has decided that no money will be charged from migrant labourers coming on trains run on the state's request to the railways. For this, advance payment will be given to the railways," said Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Avanish Awasthi.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 913 to 173,152, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Friday, reports Reuters.

The reported death toll rose by 101 to 7,824, the tally showed.

Coronavirus cases in the state of Odisha have reached 672. Three people have died and 158 have been discharged so far, the state's health department said, reports ANI.

Positive cases detected during the day (14th May) - 61. Total number of positive cases in the state now stands at 672, including 158 discharged and 3 deaths: Department of Health and Family Welfare, Odisha #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/ohunpkjKlg

— ANI (@ANI) May 15, 2020

As per the state health department, 55 new coronavirus cases have been reported in Rajasthan, taking the state tally to 4,589. So far, 125 people in Rajasthan have lost their lives due to the infection, reports ANI.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will address the media at 4 pm this afternoon regarding the economic package introduced by the government to combat the coronavirus outbreak. This will be her third address explaining the details about the economic package.

Microsoft founder Bill Gates, who had an interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Covid-19 situation via video conference on Thursday evening, has said that India's role is key as the world works to minimise social impact of the pandemic.

"Thank you for the conversation & partnership PM Narendra Modi. Combating the pandemic requires global collaboration. India’s role is key as the world works to minimize social & economic impact, and pave the way to vaccine, testing, and treatment access for all," Bill Gates was quoted as saying by ANI.

District Magistrate Gautam Budh Nagar has said that as per the instructions of the state (Uttar Pradesh) government, special trains will be run for migrant labourers in Gautam Buddh Nagar district. The trains will be run from Dadri railway station & Dankaur Railway station. Four trains will ply for the migrant labourers on 16th May: ANI

As per the instructions of the state govt, special trains will be run for migrant labourers in Gautam Buddh Nagar district. The trains will be run from Dadri railway station & Dankaur Railway station. 4 trains will ply for the migrant labourers on 16th May: DM, Gauatm Buddh Nagar pic.twitter.com/Hg3pcaChVK

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 15, 2020

On Thursday, 145 Shramik trains were run and 2.10 lakh passengers were carried, according to the Ministry of Railways: ANI

India has recorded over 3,900 new Covid-19 cases and 100 deaths due to the disease in the last 24 hours, according to the Union health ministry figures released on Friday morning.

The total number of cases now stand at 81, 970 . These include 51,401 active cases and 2,649 deaths.

Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has started bus shuttle services for railway passengers arriving at New Delhi Railway Station, amid the lockdown due to Covid-19, reports ANI. The passengers are dropped off at Shivaji Stadium and Ambedkar Stadium from where they are given further change over of transport.

"The services started yesterday (Thursday). We have made 29 trips today so far and cleared the passengers of 2 trains. 7 more trains are scheduled to arrive. 21 buses are parked here, GK Sharma, Senior Manager, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC),told ANI.

Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has started bus shuttle services for railway passengers arriving at New Delhi Railway Station, amid #CoronaLockdown. The passengers are dropped off at Shivaji Stadium and Ambedkar Stadium from where they are given further change over of transport pic.twitter.com/Q3RnrhWy0g

— ANI (@ANI) May 15, 2020

Indian Navy ship INS Jalashwa berthed alongside Maldives Ports Ltd in the early hours today, reports ANI. Immigration/Check-in activities have commenced at Velana International Airport for embarking the Indian Navy ship. Approximately 700 Indian nationals are expected to embark today as part of Operation Samudra Setu to bring back Indians stranded abroad due to Covid-19.

INS Jalashwa berthed alongside Maldives Ports Ltd in the early hours today. Immigration/Check-in activities have commenced at Velana International Airport for embarking the Indian Navy ship. Approximately 700 Indian nationals are expected to embark today. #OperationSamudraSetu pic.twitter.com/Of6aUoa48U

— ANI (@ANI) May 15, 2020

People attending Masses in St. Peter's and other papal basilicas in Rome will have their temperature checked as part of measures to contain the spread of coronavirus, the Vatican said on Thursday, reports Reuters.

It did not say when the new measures will take effect. Public Masses will resume in churches in Italy on Monday under strict conditions outlined in a protocol signed last week by Italy's bishops conference and the government.

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said thermal temperature scanning will be used at least during services on Sundays and religious feast days.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Thursday that a central area of his state was now ready to open, bringing to five the number of regions that can take the first steps to reopen some businesses when a statewide stay-at-home order lapses on Friday, reports Reuters.

Cuomo also told a daily briefing that he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump, who expedited a $3.9 billion payment of federal funds to New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the largest mass-transit system in the country.

First special train to Kerala from Delhi reached Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station with 602 passengers, today. The passengers were screened after they reached the railway station.

First special train to Kerala from Delhi reached Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station with 602 passengers, today. The passengers were screened after they reached the railway station. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/dpt62f4zNO

— ANI (@ANI) May 15, 2020