Highlights: New York governor Cuomo slams Trump over federal funding

A statement from French President Macron's office clarified that there is 'no factual evidence' interlinking the outbreak to Wuhan Institute of Virology in China.

NHAI announced that toll tax will be levied April 20 onwards.

After US president Donald Trump said that widespread testing is the prerogative of states, New York governor Andrew Cuomo lashed out at the Us president for not taking enough responsibility while trying to fast-track the reopening of the country.

The automaker delivered its first bath of 54 ventilators to hospitals in US treating the critical Covid-19 patients. US govt had earlier awarded a contract following which GM will deliver 30,000 ventilators by the end of August.

Total number of cases in Maharashtra has now touched 3,320. 7 new deaths were reported today.

Agricultural activities, operation of dairy and animal husbandry farms, banking and few other activities to begin post April 20 in non-hotspot areas of Maharashtra, says state government.

Maharashtra Govt lists select activities to be allowed in non-hotspots from Apr20- all health services, all agricultural&horticultural activities, operations of coconut,cashew&spice plantations, operation of animal husbandry farms, bank branches, ATMs, e-commerce companies etc.

— ANI (@ANI) April 17, 2020

Bhilwara DM R Bhatt told ANI that of 28 total cases, barring 2 deaths every other patient has been cured.

There is no #COVID19 case in any hospital of Bhilwara, Rajasthan after the release of two patients from the hospital today. Out of total 28 cases, two had succumbed to the disease while others were cured: District Magistrate Rajendra Bhatt pic.twitter.com/t3xkqlnXIG

— ANI (@ANI) April 17, 2020

Over 40 people in the capital city have died due to Covid-19. 1,707 people have been infected so far due to coronavirus.

67 new positive cases reported in Delhi today; the total number of positive cases now stand at 1707: Delhi Government pic.twitter.com/SQlfIntUFw

— ANI (@ANI) April 17, 2020

Almost a hundred people tested positive for Covid-19 in Rajasthan on Friday taking the state's tally to 1,229 cases.

98 people tested positive for COVID19 in the State today; the total number of positive cases in the state is 1229: Rajasthan Health Department pic.twitter.com/le7sxmjhPS

— ANI (@ANI) April 17, 2020

PM Modi assured full support to Egypt in fight against Covid-19 when he spoke to President El-Sisi. He said India will extend full support to Egypt's efforts.

Discussed on phone with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi @AlsisiOfficial about the COVID-19 situation in India and Egypt. India will extend all possible support to Egypt’s efforts to control the spread of the virus and its impact.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 17, 2020

Barring visas issued diplomatic, UN/international organisations and few other categories, all visas granted to foreign nationals remain suspended till May 3.

#CoronaUpdate
All existing Visas granted to Foreigners and all Incoming Passenger Traffic into India through Immigration Check Posts, except certain categories, to remain suspended till 3rd May, 2020.#COVID19

Press Release 👇https://t.co/UpNc8I2JCb pic.twitter.com/3YWD4yrwMv

— Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) April 17, 2020

Visas, e-Visas and stays of foreign nationals have been extended until 3rd May. The foreigners who are stranded in India due to travel restrcitions due to lockdown can now stay in India till given date.

#CoronaUpdate
Grant of Consular Services to Foreign Nationals, presently residing in India due to travel restrictions in the context of #COVID19India outbreak, till 3rd May, 2020.

Press Release 👇https://t.co/2NeETIVkPt pic.twitter.com/mS6Xgsyvo4

— Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) April 17, 2020

PM Modi assured South Africa of essential medical supplies and hoped that African union will be able to mitigate the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

South Africa is ably coordinating the African Union effort against the pandemic. As a long-standing friend of Africa, India stands ready to support this effort in every way.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 17, 2020

President Vladimir Putin asked Russians to exercise caution and warned of 'very high risks' as the nation reported 4,070 fresh cases overnight.

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha accepted that the government cannot alone fight the battle against Covid-19. He said he will pen an open letter to Thai billionaires and ask them to join 'Team Thailand'.