Derek Chauvin, the policeman charged with the murder of George <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-residents-in-north-carolina-wash-black-preists-feet-during-prayers-for-george-floyd-304362">Floyd</a>,46, was set a $1 million bail by a Minneapolis judge.

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Chauvin was seen in a video kneeling on African-American George Floyd's neck which led to his death sparking&nbsp;protests across America including large scale demonstrations against racism worldwide.

Chauvin, 44 appeared in court on Monday amid anger and demonstrations in the US despite the coronavirus pandemic which has swept the nation.

State prosecutor Matthew Frank had asked for a high bail due to Chauvin's "flight risk". Three other Minneapolis officers who were with Chauvin during the incident were also arrested and have been charged with aiding and abetting the murder.

As the outrage grew over the death of George Floyd, Minneapolis city council on Monday decided to disband the police force, however, US President backed the police department asserting, "There won't be defunding, there won't be dismantling of our police and there is not going to be any disbanding of our police."

"We want to make sure we don't have any bad actors in there, and sometimes, you'll see some horrible things like we witnessed recently, but 99 -- I say 99.9, but let's go with 99 per cent of them are great, great people, and they've done jobs that are record setting -- record setting," Trump said.

"There's a reason for less crime, it's because we have great law enforcement. I'm very proud of them," the US President added.

Derek Chauvin, the policeman charged with the murder of George Floyd,46, was set a $1 million bail by a Minneapolis judge. Watch Video: Chauvin was seen in a video kneeling on African-American George Floyd's neck which led to his death sparking protests across America including large scale demonstrations against racism worldwide.

Derek Chauvin, the policeman charged with the murder of George Floyd,46, was set a $1 million bail by a Minneapolis judge. Watch Video: Chauvin was seen in a video kneeling on African-American George Floyd's neck which led to his death sparking protests across America including large scale demonstrations against racism worldwide. Chauvin, 44 appeared in court on Monday amid anger and demonstrations in the US despite the coronavirus pandemic which has swept the nation. State prosecutor Matthew Frank had asked for a high bail due to Chauvin's "flight risk". Three other Minneapolis officers who were with Chauvin during the incident were also arrested and have been charged with aiding and abetting the murder. As the outrage grew over the death of George Floyd, Minneapolis city council on Monday decided to disband the police force, however, US President backed the police department asserting, "There won't be defunding, there won't be dismantling of our police and there is not going to be any disbanding of our police." "We want to make sure we don't have any bad actors in there, and sometimes, you'll see some horrible things like we witnessed recently, but 99 -- I say 99.9, but let's go with 99 per cent of them are great, great people, and they've done jobs that are record setting -- record setting," Trump said. "There's a reason for less crime, it's because we have great law enforcement. I'm very proud of them," the US President added.

Judge sets $1 million bail for Minneapolis cop; no dismantling of police, says Trump

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Google CEO&nbsp;Sundar Pichai in a message to graduates said "in bleak moments like these, it can be difficult to find hope. So let me skip right to the end and tell you what happens: You will prevail."

The event streamed live was attended by former US president Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, including singer Lady Ganga, Beyonce, and South Korean band BTS.

Pichai who studied in India's IIT used earlier cataclysmic events to explain to graduates that they could surmount the hurdles asserting that&nbsp;the "class of 1920 also graduated during a deadly pandemic, the class of 1970 graduated in the midst of the Vietnam War, and the class of 2001 graduated months before 9/11."

"The long arc of history tells us we have every reason to be hopeful," the Google CEO told graduates while advising students not to lose patience.

Recounting his own difficulties, Pichai told graduates: "My father spent the equivalent of a year's salary on my plane ticket to the US so I could attend Stanford. It was my first time ever on a plane...America was expensive. A phone call back home was more than $2 a minute, and a backpack cost the same as my dad's monthly salary in India."

"I grew up without much access to technology. We didn't get our first telephone till I was ten. I didn't have regular access to a computer until I came to America for graduate school. And, our television, when we finally got one, only had one channel."

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Google CEO Sundar Pichai in a message to graduates said "in bleak moments like these, it can be difficult to find hope. So let me skip right to the end and tell you what happens: You will prevail.

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Google CEO Sundar Pichai in a message to graduates said "in bleak moments like these, it can be difficult to find hope. So let me skip right to the end and tell you what happens: You will prevail." The event streamed live was attended by former US president Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, including singer Lady Ganga, Beyonce, and South Korean band BTS. Pichai who studied in India's IIT used earlier cataclysmic events to explain to graduates that they could surmount the hurdles asserting that the "class of 1920 also graduated during a deadly pandemic, the class of 1970 graduated in the midst of the Vietnam War, and the class of 2001 graduated months before 9/11." "The long arc of history tells us we have every reason to be hopeful," the Google CEO told graduates while advising students not to lose patience. Recounting his own difficulties, Pichai told graduates: "My father spent the equivalent of a year's salary on my plane ticket to the US so I could attend Stanford. It was my first time ever on a plane...America was expensive. A phone call back home was more than $2 a minute, and a backpack cost the same as my dad's monthly salary in India." "I grew up without much access to technology. We didn't get our first telephone till I was ten. I didn't have regular access to a computer until I came to America for graduate school. And, our television, when we finally got one, only had one channel."

My father spent equivalent of a year's salary on my plane ticket to US: Google CEO Sundar Pichai

India's Lt General RP Singh visited the forward posts on the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-agreed-to-work-together-to-maintain-peace-in-border-chinas-foreign-ministry-304333">India-China</a> border along&nbsp;Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district and reviewed operational preparedness of troops on Monday.

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Amid the India-China stand-off at Ladakh, the Chinese foreign ministry said the country has agreed not to turn their "differences into disputes and maintain close communication on resolving border issues through diplomatic and military channels."

The Chinese foreign ministry made the statement after both military commanders met along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in easter Ladakh last weekend.

"China and India agreed to implement the important consensus reached by leaders not to turn differences into disputes, work together to maintain peace and tranquility in border areas, so as to create a favourable atmosphere for stable development of bilateral relations," foreign ministry spokesman Hua Chunying said.

India's Army commander Lt General Harinder Singh had met China's Major General Liu Lin amid escalation of border row between the two nations in the past fortnight.

The Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said the "China and India have the capacity and willingness to properly solve relevant issues through negotiation and consultation."

India's Lt General RP Singh visited the forward posts on the India-China border along Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district and reviewed operational preparedness of troops on Monday.

India's Lt General RP Singh visited the forward posts on the India-China border along Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district and reviewed operational preparedness of troops on Monday. Also Read: Will not allow India's pride and self-respect to be hurt, says Rajnath on eastern Ladakh Amid the India-China stand-off at Ladakh, the Chinese foreign ministry said the country has agreed not to turn their "differences into disputes and maintain close communication on resolving border issues through diplomatic and military channels." The Chinese foreign ministry made the statement after both military commanders met along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in easter Ladakh last weekend. "China and India agreed to implement the important consensus reached by leaders not to turn differences into disputes, work together to maintain peace and tranquility in border areas, so as to create a favourable atmosphere for stable development of bilateral relations," foreign ministry spokesman Hua Chunying said. India's Army commander Lt General Harinder Singh had met China's Major General Liu Lin amid escalation of border row between the two nations in the past fortnight. The Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said the "China and India have the capacity and willingness to properly solve relevant issues through negotiation and consultation."

India's top Army commander visits China border along Himachal Pradesh

As India began Unlock 1.0 on Monday, India's national capital recorded 1,007 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to over 29,000.

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Delhi recorded 17 deaths in the last 24 hours, the health department said taking the total death toll to 874. There are now 29,943 infected cases in the capital. The authorities said 11,357 people have recovered from the virus.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra which has been worst-hit due to the virus recorded 2,553 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours with 109 deaths taking the total number of cases to in the sate to 88,528. The death toll due to COVID-19 in the state has risen to 3,169 with the number of active cases at 4,4374.&nbsp;

West Bengal on Monday reported 426 COVID-19 taking the total number of cases in the state to 8,613 including 4,743 active cases. There have been 405 deaths due to the virus in the state.

Chattisgarh reported 104 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 1,197. The state health department said that there are 858 active cases in the state.

Goa recorded 30 new cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 330, with 263 active cases, the health department said.

Tripura state minister Ratan Lal Nath said today that with the increase in number of coronavirus cases in the state, the government has declared 30 locations as "containment zones".

As India began Unlock 1.0 on Monday, India's national capital recorded 1,007 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to over 29,000. Also Read: More infections, lower fatality rate: Medical officials explain coronavirus situation in Tamil Nadu Delhi recorded 17 deaths in the last 24 hours, the health department said taking the total death toll to 874.

As India began Unlock 1.0 on Monday, India's national capital recorded 1,007 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to over 29,000. Also Read: More infections, lower fatality rate: Medical officials explain coronavirus situation in Tamil Nadu Delhi recorded 17 deaths in the last 24 hours, the health department said taking the total death toll to 874. There are now 29,943 infected cases in the capital. The authorities said 11,357 people have recovered from the virus. Meanwhile, Maharashtra which has been worst-hit due to the virus recorded 2,553 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours with 109 deaths taking the total number of cases to in the sate to 88,528. The death toll due to COVID-19 in the state has risen to 3,169 with the number of active cases at 4,4374. West Bengal on Monday reported 426 COVID-19 taking the total number of cases in the state to 8,613 including 4,743 active cases. There have been 405 deaths due to the virus in the state. Chattisgarh reported 104 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases to 1,197. The state health department said that there are 858 active cases in the state. Goa recorded 30 new cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 330, with 263 active cases, the health department said. Tripura state minister Ratan Lal Nath said today that with the increase in number of coronavirus cases in the state, the government has declared 30 locations as "containment zones".

Amid Unlock 1.0, Delhi records over 1000 COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths

UAE is set to launch the first unmanned Arab space mission to Mars on July 14 from the Japanese island of Tanegashima.

The Hope Mars probe is expected to reach the planet in February next year.

“This mission is not just about the UAE it’s about the region, it’s about the Arab issue,” Omran Sharaf, the mission’s project manager said, adding, "the region is going through tough times and we do need good news and we need the youth in the region to really start looking inwards."

The mission is set to stay on Mars for a year to gather data. The project has been in the works since 2014. “Nothing about this mission has been easy, since day one the timeframe has been challenging, the budget itself has been a bit challenging," Sharaf said.

The mission powered by Japanese technology will measure the Mars atmosphere including the upper and lower atmosphere and the oxygen and hydrogen levels.

The study will aim to assess the water level on Mars. Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan Bin Salman Al-Saud was the first Arab astronaut to go into space in a US shuttle in 1985, however, this time UAE will be sending its own mission.

Sarah Al-Amiri, the UAE’s Minister of State for Advanced Sciences said: "It allows us to start integrating and creating new opportunities for scientists within the UAE and those that are studying the natural sciences."

UAE is set to launch the first unmanned Arab space mission to Mars on July 14 from the Japanese island of Tanegashima. The Hope Mars probe is expected to reach the planet in February next year.

UAE is set to launch the first unmanned Arab space mission to Mars on July 14 from the Japanese island of Tanegashima. The Hope Mars probe is expected to reach the planet in February next year. “This mission is not just about the UAE it’s about the region, it’s about the Arab issue,” Omran Sharaf, the mission’s project manager said, adding, "the region is going through tough times and we do need good news and we need the youth in the region to really start looking inwards." The mission is set to stay on Mars for a year to gather data. The project has been in the works since 2014. “Nothing about this mission has been easy, since day one the timeframe has been challenging, the budget itself has been a bit challenging," Sharaf said. The mission powered by Japanese technology will measure the Mars atmosphere including the upper and lower atmosphere and the oxygen and hydrogen levels. The study will aim to assess the water level on Mars. Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan Bin Salman Al-Saud was the first Arab astronaut to go into space in a US shuttle in 1985, however, this time UAE will be sending its own mission. Sarah Al-Amiri, the UAE’s Minister of State for Advanced Sciences said: "It allows us to start integrating and creating new opportunities for scientists within the UAE and those that are studying the natural sciences."

UAE prepares for first Arab space mission to Mars

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in Pakistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan said "our cases are expected to peak by the end of July or August", adding that "then the transmission will reduce."

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"We already know that the virus will spread, the trend that our experts have observed is that it spreads, then peaks and then the curve flattens. And the purpose behind flattening the curve is to reduce pressure on hospitals," the Pakistan Prime Minister told in an address.

Pakistan has seen a spurt in coronavirus cases with over 5,000 cases in one day on Monday with the number of infection cases rising to over 105,900. The COVID-19 has claimed over 2,000 lives in the country.

Sindh and Punjab have been the hardest hit regions due to COVID1-19 accounting for over 78,000 cases. In the nation's capital Islamabad over 5,000 cases have been detected.

The Pakistan Prime Minister asserted that his government can "manage the pandemic" while asking the people to "take precautions for your loved ones". He reassured citizens that the government was taking "precautionary measures"

On Monday, former Pakistan Prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi tested positive for COVID-19, even as several other Pakistan lawmakers have been detected with the virus including PPP MPA Sharjeel Memon, PML-N leader Mian Naveed Ali ANP’s Ghulam Ahmad Bilour, Sindh education minister Saeed Ghani and Sindh governor Imran Ismail.

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in Pakistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan said "our cases are expected to peak by the end of July or August", adding that "then the transmission will reduce.

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in Pakistan, Prime Minister Imran Khan said "our cases are expected to peak by the end of July or August", adding that "then the transmission will reduce." Also Read: Former Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi tests positive "We already know that the virus will spread, the trend that our experts have observed is that it spreads, then peaks and then the curve flattens. And the purpose behind flattening the curve is to reduce pressure on hospitals," the Pakistan Prime Minister told in an address. Pakistan has seen a spurt in coronavirus cases with over 5,000 cases in one day on Monday with the number of infection cases rising to over 105,900. The COVID-19 has claimed over 2,000 lives in the country. Sindh and Punjab have been the hardest hit regions due to COVID1-19 accounting for over 78,000 cases. In the nation's capital Islamabad over 5,000 cases have been detected. The Pakistan Prime Minister asserted that his government can "manage the pandemic" while asking the people to "take precautions for your loved ones". He reassured citizens that the government was taking "precautionary measures" On Monday, former Pakistan Prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi tested positive for COVID-19, even as several other Pakistan lawmakers have been detected with the virus including PPP MPA Sharjeel Memon, PML-N leader Mian Naveed Ali ANP’s Ghulam Ahmad Bilour, Sindh education minister Saeed Ghani and Sindh governor Imran Ismail.

Coronavirus cases expected to peak by end of July, August: Pakistan PM Imran Khan

According to a study on coronavirus&nbsp;by Imperial College London published in Nature, the "death toll would have been huge without lockdown" but it warned that it is still "at the beginning of the pandemic".

The study estimated that upto 3.1 million lives in Europe were saved due to the shutdown, including 470,000 in the United Kingdom, 690,000 in France and 630,000 in Italy.

"Our model suggests that the measures put in place in these countries in March 2020 were successful in controlling the epidemic by driving down the reproduction number and significantly reducing the number of people who would have been infected by the virus,” Dr Seth Flaxman from Imperial College said in his study.

The Imperial College study focussed its study on eleven European countries including Italy, Spain, Germany, Denmark, Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, UK among others till May.

The study said 3.2 million people would have died by May 4 if the shutdown and stay-at-home measures weren't adopted.

Dr Samir Bhatt&nbsp;at the Imperial College said: “This data suggests that without any interventions, such as lockdown and school closures, there could have been many more deaths from COVID-19."

In another study, research from a UC Berkeley also published in Nature found that emergency health measures adopted in China, South Korea, Italy, Iran, France, and the United States “significantly and substantially slowed” the spread of the novel coronavirus".

The study found that stringent travel restrictions and school closures and "other non-pharmaceutical interventions averted roughly 530 million COVID-19 infections across the six countries."

"Continuation of these policies after the study period has likely avoided many millions more infections," it added.

The research team had evaluated 1,717 policies in the six major countries to arrive at the conclusion.&nbsp;

"April and May would have been even more devastating if we had done nothing, with a toll we probably can’t imagine," lead author Solomon Hsiang said.

According to a study on coronavirus by Imperial College London published in Nature, the "death toll would have been huge without lockdown" but it warned that it is still "at the beginning of the pandemic".

According to a study on coronavirus by Imperial College London published in Nature, the "death toll would have been huge without lockdown" but it warned that it is still "at the beginning of the pandemic". The study estimated that upto 3.1 million lives in Europe were saved due to the shutdown, including 470,000 in the United Kingdom, 690,000 in France and 630,000 in Italy. "Our model suggests that the measures put in place in these countries in March 2020 were successful in controlling the epidemic by driving down the reproduction number and significantly reducing the number of people who would have been infected by the virus,” Dr Seth Flaxman from Imperial College said in his study. The Imperial College study focussed its study on eleven European countries including Italy, Spain, Germany, Denmark, Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, UK among others till May. The study said 3.2 million people would have died by May 4 if the shutdown and stay-at-home measures weren't adopted. Dr Samir Bhatt at the Imperial College said: “This data suggests that without any interventions, such as lockdown and school closures, there could have been many more deaths from COVID-19." In another study, research from a UC Berkeley also published in Nature found that emergency health measures adopted in China, South Korea, Italy, Iran, France, and the United States “significantly and substantially slowed” the spread of the novel coronavirus". The study found that stringent travel restrictions and school closures and "other non-pharmaceutical interventions averted roughly 530 million COVID-19 infections across the six countries." "Continuation of these policies after the study period has likely avoided many millions more infections," it added. The research team had evaluated 1,717 policies in the six major countries to arrive at the conclusion. "April and May would have been even more devastating if we had done nothing, with a toll we probably can’t imagine," lead author Solomon Hsiang said.

Emergency health measures including school closures saved millions in six coronavirus-hit countries: Study

As <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amid-unlock-10-delhi-records-over-1000-covid-19-cases-17-deaths-304411">coronavirus</a> cases in the national capital continued to rise, Delhi's deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said that "by July 31, 5.5 lakh COVID-19 cases are expected with &nbsp;80,000 beds needed."

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"By 15 June, there will be 44,000 cases and 6,600 beds will be needed. By 30 June we will reach 1 lakh cases and 15,000 beds will be required," Sisodia said, adding, "by 15 July there will be 2.25 lakh cases and 33,000 beds will be needed."

India's capital had reported over 1,000 cases and 17 deaths in the past 24 hours on Monday, with the total number of infected cases rising to 29,943. There have been 874 fatalities due to the virus in Delhi.

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Sisodia added that there is "no community spread in Delhi" while adding that&nbsp;Delhi LG Anil Baijal had refused to reconsider his decision to overrule Delhi government's order reserving state-run and private hospitals for Delhiites.

Meanwhile, authorities took samples of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal who had quarantined himself after the CM showed coronavirus symptoms.

Delhi's health minister Satyendar Jain had earlier said that "the beds in private hospitals would cater to patients up to 15 days but most of the beds reserved for coronavirus&nbsp;patients have been used in 4-5 days."

As coronavirus cases in the national capital continued to rise, Delhi's deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said that "by July 31, 5.5 lakh COVID-19 cases are expected with 80,000 beds needed.

As coronavirus cases in the national capital continued to rise, Delhi's deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said that "by July 31, 5.5 lakh COVID-19 cases are expected with 80,000 beds needed." Also Read: India reports highest single day spike for second consecutive day "By 15 June, there will be 44,000 cases and 6,600 beds will be needed. By 30 June we will reach 1 lakh cases and 15,000 beds will be required," Sisodia said, adding, "by 15 July there will be 2.25 lakh cases and 33,000 beds will be needed." India's capital had reported over 1,000 cases and 17 deaths in the past 24 hours on Monday, with the total number of infected cases rising to 29,943. There have been 874 fatalities due to the virus in Delhi. Sisodia added that there is "no community spread in Delhi" while adding that Delhi LG Anil Baijal had refused to reconsider his decision to overrule Delhi government's order reserving state-run and private hospitals for Delhiites. Meanwhile, authorities took samples of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal who had quarantined himself after the CM showed coronavirus symptoms. Delhi's health minister Satyendar Jain had earlier said that "the beds in private hospitals would cater to patients up to 15 days but most of the beds reserved for coronavirus patients have been used in 4-5 days."

5.5 lakh coronavirus cases likely in Delhi by July 31: Sisodia

Taiwan said on Tuesday that China's Su-30 fighters had entered its air defence identification zone.

The jets were given "verbal warnings" to leave and Taiwanese Air Force jets "drove away" the intruders, the ministry said.

The Taiwanese defence ministry said it "took active responses to dispel" multiple Chinese Su-30 fighters in the southwest region.

"The military is fully monitoring sea and air conditions around the Taiwan Strait and takes active responsive measures to defend our territorial safety," it said in a statement.

China has stepped up moves on Taiwan in recent months amid the coronavirus crisis. A Chinese military jet had earlier crossed the "median line" of the Taiwan Strait on February 10.

In March last year, two Chinese J-11 fighter jets had entered Taiwan's air space which Taipei said was a "reckless and provocative" move.

China claims Taiwan to be a renegade province and has vowed to integrate&nbsp;it with the mainland. However, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has openly asserted that&nbsp;the country has an independent identity.

Last December, the Chinese military had sent the Shandong aircraft carrier through the Taiwan Straits just ahead of the presidential elections which Tsai won with a landslide.

Taiwan said on Tuesday that China's Su-30 fighters had entered its air defence identification zone. The jets were given "verbal warnings" to leave and Taiwanese Air Force jets "drove away" the intruders, the ministry said.

Taiwan said on Tuesday that China's Su-30 fighters had entered its air defence identification zone. The jets were given "verbal warnings" to leave and Taiwanese Air Force jets "drove away" the intruders, the ministry said. The Taiwanese defence ministry said it "took active responses to dispel" multiple Chinese Su-30 fighters in the southwest region. "The military is fully monitoring sea and air conditions around the Taiwan Strait and takes active responsive measures to defend our territorial safety," it said in a statement. China has stepped up moves on Taiwan in recent months amid the coronavirus crisis. A Chinese military jet had earlier crossed the "median line" of the Taiwan Strait on February 10. In March last year, two Chinese J-11 fighter jets had entered Taiwan's air space which Taipei said was a "reckless and provocative" move. China claims Taiwan to be a renegade province and has vowed to integrate it with the mainland. However, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has openly asserted that the country has an independent identity. Last December, the Chinese military had sent the Shandong aircraft carrier through the Taiwan Straits just ahead of the presidential elections which Tsai won with a landslide.

Chinese fighter jets enter Taiwan's airspace, given 'verbal warnings'

The Sensex went up 608 points to 34,895.83 in early trade on Monday with the Nifty surging 184.60 pts to 10,326.75.

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The big gainers were IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance and Axis Bank. Reliance Industries stocks also went up over 2 per cent.

Yes Bank shares also rose on Monday, going up over 3 per cent to a ten-week high after rating firm Crisil reaffirmed BBB ratings for the bank.

The market sentiment was boosted after India began to unlock further from today after being on lockdown from March 25.

Places of worship, including malls have been allowed to reopen in the country amid rising cases.

Meanwhile, Hong Kong stocks ended Monday's morning session slightly higher with the Hang Seng Index rising 0.17 per cent to 24,812.58.

Tokyo's Nikkei index rose for the sixth consecutive session on Monday amid Wall Street rally last week.

The Nikkei closed 23,178.10 with over 300 points up. Wall Street stocks had surged last week after US jobs data was released which showed the country had regained 2.5 million jobs in May and unemployment had dropped amid the pandemic.

The Sensex went up 608 points to 34,895.83 in early trade on Monday with the Nifty surging 184.60 pts to 10,326.75. Also Read: India gears up for Unlock 1.0; devotees flock to religious places The big gainers were IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance and Axis Bank.

The Sensex went up 608 points to 34,895.83 in early trade on Monday with the Nifty surging 184.60 pts to 10,326.75. Also Read: India gears up for Unlock 1.0; devotees flock to religious places The big gainers were IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance and Axis Bank. Reliance Industries stocks also went up over 2 per cent. Yes Bank shares also rose on Monday, going up over 3 per cent to a ten-week high after rating firm Crisil reaffirmed BBB ratings for the bank. The market sentiment was boosted after India began to unlock further from today after being on lockdown from March 25. Places of worship, including malls have been allowed to reopen in the country amid rising cases. Meanwhile, Hong Kong stocks ended Monday's morning session slightly higher with the Hang Seng Index rising 0.17 per cent to 24,812.58. Tokyo's Nikkei index rose for the sixth consecutive session on Monday amid Wall Street rally last week. The Nikkei closed 23,178.10 with over 300 points up. Wall Street stocks had surged last week after US jobs data was released which showed the country had regained 2.5 million jobs in May and unemployment had dropped amid the pandemic.

Sensex rises over 600 points in early trade as India unlocks

India reported 9,983 new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-india-gears-up-for-unlock-10-devotees-flock-to-religious-places-304096">coronavirus</a> cases which is the highest single-day spike with 206 deaths in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said.

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The total number of cases in the country has now risen to 2,56,611, including 12,53,81 active cases.

The health ministry said that the death toll in the country due to COVID-19 has risen to 7,135.

As India began to relax its lockdown, the national capital opened its borders with neighbouring states including Gurugram. Delhi's Jama Masjid also reopened today for devotees.

The Puducherry government on Monday reported 128 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the number of active cases to 75.&nbsp;

In Madhya Pradesh's Indore there were 36 people confirmed with the virus with the total number of cases rising to 3,785 in the state with the death toll rising to 157.

Bhopal's authorities said that shopping malls, hotels, and restaurants situated outside containment zones can open from today.

In Chattisgarh 73 new coronavirus were reported with the number of cases rising to 1,073. The state health department there are 803 active cases.

India reported 9,983 new coronavirus cases which is the highest single-day spike with 206 deaths in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said. Watch Video: The total number of cases in the country has now risen to 2,56,611, including 12,53,81 active cases.

India reported 9,983 new coronavirus cases which is the highest single-day spike with 206 deaths in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said. Watch Video: The total number of cases in the country has now risen to 2,56,611, including 12,53,81 active cases. The health ministry said that the death toll in the country due to COVID-19 has risen to 7,135. As India began to relax its lockdown, the national capital opened its borders with neighbouring states including Gurugram. Delhi's Jama Masjid also reopened today for devotees. The Puducherry government on Monday reported 128 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the number of active cases to 75. In Madhya Pradesh's Indore there were 36 people confirmed with the virus with the total number of cases rising to 3,785 in the state with the death toll rising to 157. Bhopal's authorities said that shopping malls, hotels, and restaurants situated outside containment zones can open from today. In Chattisgarh 73 new coronavirus were reported with the number of cases rising to 1,073. The state health department there are 803 active cases.

Amid Unlock 1.0, India reports highest single-day COVID-19 cases; death toll over 7,000

Four terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/five-terrorists-killed-in-encounter-in-jammu-and-kashmirs-shopian-304041">Also Read: Five terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian</a>

Police have now launched a cordon-and-search operation in Pinjora area of Shopian.&nbsp;

It is the second encounter between security forces&nbsp;and terrorists in the area in the last 24 hours.

Five terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian on Sunday.

"Five terrorists have been eliminated in operation Reban in Shopian," defence spokesperson Col Rajesh Kalia said after police received information about the presence of terrorists in the area.

Four terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. Also Read: Five terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian Police have now launched a cordon-and-search operation in Pinjora area of Shopian.

Four terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. Also Read: Five terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian Police have now launched a cordon-and-search operation in Pinjora area of Shopian. It is the second encounter between security forces and terrorists in the area in the last 24 hours. Five terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian on Sunday. "Five terrorists have been eliminated in operation Reban in Shopian," defence spokesperson Col Rajesh Kalia said after police received information about the presence of terrorists in the area.

Four terrorists killed in fresh encounter in J&K's Shopian district

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