Highlights: Total number of coronavirus cases in Bihar mount to 242

Four persons have been tested positive for #COVID19 in Ranchi today: Dr. DK Singh, Director, Ranchi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS).

Total positive cases rise to 63 in Jharkhand, reports ANI.

7 new Covid-19 cases in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, total rises to 29: Official, reports PTI.

Central team on Covid--19 writes to West Bengal government suggesting stricter implementation of lockdown in north Bengal

There are 92 Covid-19 hotspots in Delhi, entire city is not a hotpsot: Health Minister Satyendar Jain

Nepal extends ban on operations of domestic and international flights till 15th May: Narayan Bidari, Secretary at Nepal Prime Minister's Office

27 new Covid-19 positive cases reported in Rajasthan today so far- 8 in Ajmer, 2 in Dholpur, 1 in Dungarpur, 5 each in Jhalawar and Jodhpur, 4 in Kota and 1 each in Bharatpur and Jaipur. The total number of positive cases in the state stands at 2061: Rajasthan Health Department

27 new #COVID19 positive cases reported in Rajasthan today so far- 8 in Ajmer, 2 in Dholpur, 1 in Dungarpur, 5 each in Jhalawar & Jodhpur, 4 in Kota & 1 each in Bharatpur & Jaipur. The total number of positive cases in the state stands at 2061: Rajasthan Health Department pic.twitter.com/wr7sryg57O

— ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2020

It was agreed in the meeting that Covid-19 situation in the country is under control and the steps taken by the government have shown positive results. Therefore, the use of rapid test kits has been postponed for now. According to govt, currently, the capacity is to conduct more than 15 lakh tests. Additionally, several Indian companies are in the process of developing test kits. More than 1.25 lakh volunteers are ready to assist in the fight against Covid-19: Sources on today's Union Group of Ministers meeting, reports news agency ANI.

As per the new orders of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) there is no order to open restaurants, no order to open any kind of restaurant: Joint Secretary (Home Affairs) Punya Salila Srivastava

Abhishek Prakash, Lucknow DM, has said lockdown will continue to be followed until further orders are issued.

There will be no relaxation in the guidelines of lockdown, in Lucknow. The system which has been followed so far, will continue to be followed: District Magistrate of Lucknow, Abhishek Prakash #COVID19

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 25, 2020

Home ministry joint secretary Punya Salila Srivastava said the MHA order only applies to shops which deal in the sail of items. She said there is no order on liquor shops, salons and barbershops.

Hair salons & barber shops render services. Our order is applicable on shops which deal in sale of items. There is no order to open barber shops & hair salons. There is no order to open liquor shops too: Joint Secretary (Home Affairs) Punya Salila Srivastava #CoronavirusLockdown pic.twitter.com/miqhRlFUPj

— ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2020

Congress leader Kapil Sibal says one cannot lockout the economy and impose lockdown on people.

It's time govt should rethink on lockdown measures; you cannot have lockdown of people and lockout of economy: Kapil Sibal

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 25, 2020

Punjab Health minister Balbir Singh Sidhu said Punjab CM will consult all authorities before taking a decision on lockdown.

It depends on the Chief Minister, he will consult all the departments. There could be a state cabinet meeting over it: Balbir Singh Sidhu, Punjab Health Minister on if lockdown will be extended in Punjab #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/N9AA3I7Snd

— ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2020

Spicejet freight plane arrived late night from Shanghai carrying medical supplies at the IGI Airport, Delhi. It carried 18 tons of cargo.

SpiceJet freighter carrying #COVID19 medical supplies from Shanghai, China landed in Delhi late last night (SG 7017). The aircraft carried approximately 18 tons of medical and emergency supplies: SpiceJet pic.twitter.com/dBeH4H1EOe

— ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2020

Maharashtra continues to be worst-hit as state tally reached 6,817. Maharashtra accounts for 27.81% of nationwide cases. With 301 deaths, it accounts for 38% of the deaths reported nationwide.

394 new positive cases & 18 deaths reported in Maharashtra in the last 24 hours. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 6817, including 301 deaths: Maharashtra Public health department #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/vKkKiOqTyP

— ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2020

The office of UP CM Yogi Adityanath has issued a directive stopping all public gathering till June 30.

Chief Minister has directed officers that no public gathering be allowed till 30th June. Further decision will be taken depending on the situation: Office of CM Yogi Adityanath #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/1zF4tw9dLE

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) April 25, 2020