India on Thursday pledged $15 million to the international vaccine alliance GAVI during the virtual summit in London amid the coronavirus pandemic.

India's Prime Minister&nbsp;Modi addressed the virtual Global Vaccine Summit in London hosted by UK PM Boris Johnson in which over 50 ​countries and business leaders including UN agencies participated.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-vaccine-for-global-public-good-says-un-chief-antonio-guterres-at-virtual-global-vaccine-summit-in-london-303340">Also Read: COVID-19 vaccine for global public good, says UN chief Antonio Guterres</a>

China which also took part in&nbsp;the summit and pledged $20 million for the vaccine&nbsp;alliance GAVI.

The virtual summit aimed at raising at least $7.4 billion in funding for GAVI was also attended by billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates, whose foundation pledged $1.6 billion.

Addressing the summit, US President Trump in a recorded message to the conference, said:: "As the coronavirus has shown, there are no borders. It doesn't discriminate. It's mean, it's nasty. But we can all take care of it together... we will work hard. We will work strong."

Government pledged upto $8.8 billion for global vaccines to help immunisation programmes which was stalled due to the coronavirus pandmeic.

India on Thursday pledged $15 million to the international vaccine alliance GAVI during the virtual summit in London amid the coronavirus pandemic. India's Prime Minister Modi addressed the virtual Global Vaccine Summit in London hosted by UK PM Boris Johnson in which over 50 countries and business leaders including UN agencies participated.

India on Thursday pledged $15 million to the international vaccine alliance GAVI during the virtual summit in London amid the coronavirus pandemic. India's Prime Minister Modi addressed the virtual Global Vaccine Summit in London hosted by UK PM Boris Johnson in which over 50 countries and business leaders including UN agencies participated. Also Read: COVID-19 vaccine for global public good, says UN chief Antonio Guterres China which also took part in the summit and pledged $20 million for the vaccine alliance GAVI. The virtual summit aimed at raising at least $7.4 billion in funding for GAVI was also attended by billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates, whose foundation pledged $1.6 billion. Addressing the summit, US President Trump in a recorded message to the conference, said:: "As the coronavirus has shown, there are no borders. It doesn't discriminate. It's mean, it's nasty. But we can all take care of it together... we will work hard. We will work strong." Government pledged upto $8.8 billion for global vaccines to help immunisation programmes which was stalled due to the coronavirus pandmeic.

India pledges $15 million for vaccine development in London summit

Maharashtra on Thursday reported 2,933 new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-defence-secretary-ajay-kumar-tests-coronavirus-positive-sources-303117">coronavirus&nbsp;</a>cases with 123 deaths which is the highest number of fatalities in the last 24 hours in the state.

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The state health department said the total number of cases had risen to 77,793 with the death toll due to the virus climbing to 2710.

Meanwhile, Mumbai reported 1,442 new coronavirus cases and 48 deaths in 24 hours with the total number of positive cases surging to 44,704. The death toll in Indian financial capital has now reached 1,465.

In West Bengal, 368 new coronavirus cases were reported with the total number of cases rising to 6,876 in the state. The state health department said 283 people have died due to the virus.

In Jammu and Kashmir, 285 cases were reported with the total number of cases rising to 3142 including 2,059 active cases.

In Haryana, 327 new coronavirus cases were reported with the total number of cases in the state rising to 3,281, including 24 deaths.

Maharashtra on Thursday reported 2,933 new coronavirus cases with 123 deaths which is the highest number of fatalities in the last 24 hours in the state. Also Read: Mumbai's slum area Dharavi reports 23 COVID-19 cases; death toll rises to 71 The state health department said the total number of cases had risen to 77,793 with the death toll due to the virus climbing to 2710.

Maharashtra on Thursday reported 2,933 new coronavirus cases with 123 deaths which is the highest number of fatalities in the last 24 hours in the state. Also Read: Mumbai's slum area Dharavi reports 23 COVID-19 cases; death toll rises to 71 The state health department said the total number of cases had risen to 77,793 with the death toll due to the virus climbing to 2710. Meanwhile, Mumbai reported 1,442 new coronavirus cases and 48 deaths in 24 hours with the total number of positive cases surging to 44,704. The death toll in Indian financial capital has now reached 1,465. In West Bengal, 368 new coronavirus cases were reported with the total number of cases rising to 6,876 in the state. The state health department said 283 people have died due to the virus. In Jammu and Kashmir, 285 cases were reported with the total number of cases rising to 3142 including 2,059 active cases. In Haryana, 327 new coronavirus cases were reported with the total number of cases in the state rising to 3,281, including 24 deaths.

COVID-19: Maharashtra reports highest single day death toll; Mumbai reports 1,442 new cases

Tens of thousands of people across Hong Kong lit candles and chanted democracy slogans on Thursday to commemorate China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown, defying a ban against gathering as tensions seethed over a planned new security law.

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The biggest crowds descended on Victoria Park that has hosted huge Tiananmen anniversary vigils for the past three decades, with smaller rallies erupting in multiple shopping districts and local neighbourhoods.&nbsp;

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Police arrested some demonstrators in one shopping area, in scenes reminiscent of seven months of violent protests last year, although they allowed the main rally to proceed. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The displays of resistance came hours after Hong Kong's legislature passed a bill criminalising insults to China's national anthem, which the pro-democracy movement sees as yet another example of eroding freedoms.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-passes-china-national-anthem-bill-amid-protests-by-pro-democracy-lawmakers-303287">Also Read:&nbsp;Hong Kong passes China national anthem bill amid protests&nbsp;</a>

China also last month moved to impose the security law on Hong Kong which would outlaw subversion and has cemented fears that the semi-autonomous city is losing its treasured liberties.&nbsp;

"I've come here for the vigil for 30 years in memory of the victims of the June 4 crackdown, but this year it is more significant to me," a 74-year-old man who gave his surname as Yip told AFP as he joined the crowds inside Victoria Park.

"Because Hong Kong is experiencing the same kind of repression from the same regime, just like what happened in&nbsp;

Hundreds of people -- by some estimates more than a thousand -- were killed in on June 4, 1989, when China's communist rulers deployed the military into Beijing's Tiananmen Square to crush a student-led movement for democratic reforms.

Commemorations of the event are forbidden in mainland China but have been allowed in Hong Kong, which has been granted liberties under the terms of its 1997 handover from the British.

This year's vigil was banned, with authorities citing coronavirus restrictions on group gatherings even though people are allowed to commute in packed trains to work. &nbsp;

As dusk fell on Thursday, many thousands of people, including prominent democracy leaders, began pouring into Victoria Park and lit candles as an act of remembrance and resistance.

Some wore black t-shirts with the word "Truth" emblazoned in white. Others were in office attire.&nbsp;

Many shouted pro-democracy slogans including "Stand with Hong Kong" and "End one party rule", in reference to the communists who hold monopoly power in China.

Crowds have swelled at Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigils whenever fears have spiked that Beijing is prematurely stamping out the city's own freedoms, an issue that has dominated the finance hub for the past 12 months.

In response to the seven months of protests last year, China announced plans to impose the security law, which will be approved by national authorities in Beijing and bypass Hong Kong's legislature.

China says the law is needed to tackle "terrorism" and "separatism" in a restless city it now regards as a direct national security threat.

Critics, including many Western nations, fear it will bring mainland-style political oppression to a business hub.

In mainland China, authorities do not allow any open discussion about the Tiananmen crackdown and censors scrub any mention of it off the internet.&nbsp;

The candle emoji has been unavailable in recent days on China's Twitter-like Weibo platform.

Police in Beijing prevented an AFP photographer from entering Tiananmen Square to record the regular pre-dawn flag-raising ceremony on Thursday and ordered him to delete some photos.

The United States and Taiwan issued statements calling on China to atone for the deadly crackdown.&nbsp;

"Around the world, there are 365 days in a year. Yet in China, one of those days is purposely forgotten each year," Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen tweeted.&nbsp;

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted a photo of him meeting prominent Tiananmen survivors.

China's foreign ministry described calls for Beijing to apologise for Tiananmen as "complete nonsense".

"The great achievements since the founding of new China over the past 70 or so years fully demonstrates that the developmental path China has chosen is completely correct," spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters.

Tens of thousands of people across Hong Kong lit candles and chanted democracy slogans on Thursday to commemorate China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown, defying a ban against gathering as tensions seethed over a planned new security law.

Tens of thousands of people across Hong Kong lit candles and chanted democracy slogans on Thursday to commemorate China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown, defying a ban against gathering as tensions seethed over a planned new security law. In Pics: Timeline: 31 years of China's brutal Tiananmen crackdown The biggest crowds descended on Victoria Park that has hosted huge Tiananmen anniversary vigils for the past three decades, with smaller rallies erupting in multiple shopping districts and local neighbourhoods. Watch Video: Police arrested some demonstrators in one shopping area, in scenes reminiscent of seven months of violent protests last year, although they allowed the main rally to proceed. The displays of resistance came hours after Hong Kong's legislature passed a bill criminalising insults to China's national anthem, which the pro-democracy movement sees as yet another example of eroding freedoms. Also Read: Hong Kong passes China national anthem bill amid protests China also last month moved to impose the security law on Hong Kong which would outlaw subversion and has cemented fears that the semi-autonomous city is losing its treasured liberties. "I've come here for the vigil for 30 years in memory of the victims of the June 4 crackdown, but this year it is more significant to me," a 74-year-old man who gave his surname as Yip told AFP as he joined the crowds inside Victoria Park. "Because Hong Kong is experiencing the same kind of repression from the same regime, just like what happened in Hundreds of people -- by some estimates more than a thousand -- were killed in on June 4, 1989, when China's communist rulers deployed the military into Beijing's Tiananmen Square to crush a student-led movement for democratic reforms. Commemorations of the event are forbidden in mainland China but have been allowed in Hong Kong, which has been granted liberties under the terms of its 1997 handover from the British. This year's vigil was banned, with authorities citing coronavirus restrictions on group gatherings even though people are allowed to commute in packed trains to work. As dusk fell on Thursday, many thousands of people, including prominent democracy leaders, began pouring into Victoria Park and lit candles as an act of remembrance and resistance. Some wore black t-shirts with the word "Truth" emblazoned in white. Others were in office attire. Many shouted pro-democracy slogans including "Stand with Hong Kong" and "End one party rule", in reference to the communists who hold monopoly power in China. Crowds have swelled at Hong Kong's Tiananmen vigils whenever fears have spiked that Beijing is prematurely stamping out the city's own freedoms, an issue that has dominated the finance hub for the past 12 months. In response to the seven months of protests last year, China announced plans to impose the security law, which will be approved by national authorities in Beijing and bypass Hong Kong's legislature. China says the law is needed to tackle "terrorism" and "separatism" in a restless city it now regards as a direct national security threat. Critics, including many Western nations, fear it will bring mainland-style political oppression to a business hub. In mainland China, authorities do not allow any open discussion about the Tiananmen crackdown and censors scrub any mention of it off the internet. The candle emoji has been unavailable in recent days on China's Twitter-like Weibo platform. Police in Beijing prevented an AFP photographer from entering Tiananmen Square to record the regular pre-dawn flag-raising ceremony on Thursday and ordered him to delete some photos. The United States and Taiwan issued statements calling on China to atone for the deadly crackdown. "Around the world, there are 365 days in a year. Yet in China, one of those days is purposely forgotten each year," Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen tweeted. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted a photo of him meeting prominent Tiananmen survivors. China's foreign ministry described calls for Beijing to apologise for Tiananmen as "complete nonsense". "The great achievements since the founding of new China over the past 70 or so years fully demonstrates that the developmental path China has chosen is completely correct," spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters.

Mass protests in Hong Kong over Tiananmen massacre

Tamil Nadu on Thursday reported 1,373 new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/9304-new-covid-19-cases-and-260-deaths-in-the-last-24-hours-highest-ever-spike-303097">coronavirus</a> cases and 12 deaths taking the total number of cases to 27,256, the state health department said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-mumbais-slum-area-dharavi-reports-23-cases-death-toll-rises-to-71-303315">Also Read:&nbsp;Mumbai's slum area Dharavi reports 23 COVID-19 cases; death toll rises to 71</a>

The death toll in the state due to the virus has climbed to 220 with 12,132 active cases.

The Airport Authority of India said its office at Chennai airport will remain closed from Friday till June 7 for sanitization after two employees at the office were detected with coronavirus.

In neighboring Kerala, chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that 94 coronavirus cases were reported along with three deaths with &nbsp;884 active cases in the state.

In Karnataka, 257 new coronavirus cases were reported with four deaths taking the total number of cases to 4,320. The death toll due to the virus has risen to 57.

The&nbsp;number of virus cases in Punjab has climbed to 2,415 with 39 new cases reported in the last 24 hours.

In Uttar Pradesh, 371 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours with 15 deaths taking the total number of cases to 9,237 in the state. The death toll due to COVID-19 has risen to 245.

 
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Tamil Nadu on Thursday reported 1,373 new coronavirus cases and 12 deaths taking the total number of cases to 27,256, the state health department said. Also Read: Mumbai's slum area Dharavi reports 23 COVID-19 cases; death toll rises to 71 The death toll in the state due to the virus has climbed to 220 with 12,132 active cases.

Tamil Nadu on Thursday reported 1,373 new coronavirus cases and 12 deaths taking the total number of cases to 27,256, the state health department said. Also Read: Mumbai's slum area Dharavi reports 23 COVID-19 cases; death toll rises to 71 The death toll in the state due to the virus has climbed to 220 with 12,132 active cases. The Airport Authority of India said its office at Chennai airport will remain closed from Friday till June 7 for sanitization after two employees at the office were detected with coronavirus. In neighboring Kerala, chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that 94 coronavirus cases were reported along with three deaths with 884 active cases in the state. In Karnataka, 257 new coronavirus cases were reported with four deaths taking the total number of cases to 4,320. The death toll due to the virus has risen to 57. The number of virus cases in Punjab has climbed to 2,415 with 39 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. In Uttar Pradesh, 371 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours with 15 deaths taking the total number of cases to 9,237 in the state. The death toll due to COVID-19 has risen to 245.

COVID-19: Airport authority of India's office in Chennai to close after employees test positive

According to reports, the situation at the face-off points between the Indian Army and the PLA remains unchanged. 
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Officially both sides have reiterated faith in dialogue and diplomacy. Here are a few steps New Delhi should avoid taking.

India should not formally stop imports from China. New Delhi and Beijing are members of the World Trade Organization(WTO). India cannot altogether stop imports from China in lieu of their membership, also, the exports from China to India are reportedly just 3 per cent of the total exports to the world, so stopping trade will cause a little dent in the Chinese economy.

Boycotting Chinese companies may also not be a solution. The calls to go local are good, but the reality is China dominates the cellphone market in India. Chinese brands like Oppo, Vivo and One Plus are said to have 40 per cent of the combined market share in the cellphone market.

Calls to boycott the Chinese products may force these companies to wrap up their operations. It may lead to temporary yet significant economic losses. India needs to be strategic in hitting back at China.

India should take these steps. Number one, use hard power. New Delhi needs to be firm in its dealings with Beijing. It must be prepared to increase its operations in the Malacca Strait and the Indian Ocean.

The Strait of Malacca is a narrow waterway between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It accounts for nearly 80 per cent Chinese oil imports.&nbsp;

Experts say an increase in activites in this region could perturb Chinese overtures on the LAC but in doing so India will have to build consensus with Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, so that there is no perception of undermining their sovereignty.

Number two: Use soft power. A strategy that should focus on mining the weaknesses of China. China's image has taken a beating due to the Wuhan virus. A number of companies are shifting base from China. India should attract investments from such companies after all India has similar things to offer - considerable land, low-cost labour and ease of establishing industries.

India must make the most of these advantages. The Indian government should also prioritise signing free trade agreements with other big economies. Trade agreements that will not only increase India's economic power but also increase the world's stake in safeguarding Indian interests.

At present China doesn't seem to have the appetite to wage an all-out war. It cannot afford one since the global sentiments are against it but China is a silent and discreet player, hostile takeovers and low-level military actions are already a reality.

India needs to be alert, watchful and prepared.

According to reports, the situation at the face-off points between the Indian Army and the PLA remains unchanged. Officially both sides have reiterated faith in dialogue and diplomacy.

According to reports, the situation at the face-off points between the Indian Army and the PLA remains unchanged. Officially both sides have reiterated faith in dialogue and diplomacy. Here are a few steps New Delhi should avoid taking. India should not formally stop imports from China. New Delhi and Beijing are members of the World Trade Organization(WTO). India cannot altogether stop imports from China in lieu of their membership, also, the exports from China to India are reportedly just 3 per cent of the total exports to the world, so stopping trade will cause a little dent in the Chinese economy. Boycotting Chinese companies may also not be a solution. The calls to go local are good, but the reality is China dominates the cellphone market in India. Chinese brands like Oppo, Vivo and One Plus are said to have 40 per cent of the combined market share in the cellphone market. Calls to boycott the Chinese products may force these companies to wrap up their operations. It may lead to temporary yet significant economic losses. India needs to be strategic in hitting back at China. India should take these steps. Number one, use hard power. New Delhi needs to be firm in its dealings with Beijing. It must be prepared to increase its operations in the Malacca Strait and the Indian Ocean. The Strait of Malacca is a narrow waterway between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It accounts for nearly 80 per cent Chinese oil imports. Experts say an increase in activites in this region could perturb Chinese overtures on the LAC but in doing so India will have to build consensus with Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand, so that there is no perception of undermining their sovereignty. Number two: Use soft power. A strategy that should focus on mining the weaknesses of China. China's image has taken a beating due to the Wuhan virus. A number of companies are shifting base from China. India should attract investments from such companies after all India has similar things to offer - considerable land, low-cost labour and ease of establishing industries. India must make the most of these advantages. The Indian government should also prioritise signing free trade agreements with other big economies. Trade agreements that will not only increase India's economic power but also increase the world's stake in safeguarding Indian interests. At present China doesn't seem to have the appetite to wage an all-out war. It cannot afford one since the global sentiments are against it but China is a silent and discreet player, hostile takeovers and low-level military actions are already a reality. India needs to be alert, watchful and prepared.

Soft and hard power: Steps India needs to take to counter China

After Google Play recently removed the "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-mitron-app-takes-on-chinese-tiktok-clocks-five-million-downloads-within-one-month-of-launch-301258">Mitron</a>" app and the “Remove China Apps”, Sameer Samat, Vice President, Android and Google Play in a blog post said that "we removed a video app for a number of technical policy violations" without actually naming the Indian app.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/google-removes-viral-indian-apps-303013">Also Read:&nbsp;Google removes viral Indian apps</a>

"A number of recent app removals received particular attention in India and we wanted to clarify our actions," Samat said in his blog, asserting that, "We have an established process of working with developers to help them fix issues and resubmit their apps."

"Mitron"&nbsp;seen as an alternative to TikTok in India and had garnered over 5 million downloads while the viral "Remove China Apps" had become a top trending free app in India. It had over 5 million downloads in two weeks.

"We’ve given this developer some guidance and once they’ve addressed the issue the app can go back up on Play," he said in his blog hinting that the "Mitron" app may be back.

"We also recently suspended a number of apps for violating the policy that we don't allow an app that encourages or incentivizes users into removing or disabling third-party apps or modifying device settings or features unless it is part of a verifiable security service," Samat clarified pointing towards the "Remove China Apps" without actually naming it.

"When apps are allowed to specifically target other apps, it can lead to behavior that we believe is not in the best interest of our community of developers and consumers. We’ve enforced this policy against other apps in many countries consistently in the past - just as we did here," he said.

After Google Play recently removed the "Mitron" app and the “Remove China Apps”, Sameer Samat, Vice President, Android and Google Play in a blog post said that "we removed a video app for a number of technical policy violations" without actually naming the Indian app.

After Google Play recently removed the "Mitron" app and the “Remove China Apps”, Sameer Samat, Vice President, Android and Google Play in a blog post said that "we removed a video app for a number of technical policy violations" without actually naming the Indian app. Also Read: Google removes viral Indian apps "A number of recent app removals received particular attention in India and we wanted to clarify our actions," Samat said in his blog, asserting that, "We have an established process of working with developers to help them fix issues and resubmit their apps." "Mitron" seen as an alternative to TikTok in India and had garnered over 5 million downloads while the viral "Remove China Apps" had become a top trending free app in India. It had over 5 million downloads in two weeks. "We’ve given this developer some guidance and once they’ve addressed the issue the app can go back up on Play," he said in his blog hinting that the "Mitron" app may be back. "We also recently suspended a number of apps for violating the policy that we don't allow an app that encourages or incentivizes users into removing or disabling third-party apps or modifying device settings or features unless it is part of a verifiable security service," Samat clarified pointing towards the "Remove China Apps" without actually naming it. "When apps are allowed to specifically target other apps, it can lead to behavior that we believe is not in the best interest of our community of developers and consumers. We’ve enforced this policy against other apps in many countries consistently in the past - just as we did here," he said.

Google hints Mitron app may be back on Play store after tech fix; little hope for Remove China Apps

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaking at the virtual Global Vaccine Summit in London said that "COVID-19 vaccine must be seen as a global public good - a people's vaccine."

Guterres called for&nbsp;"global solidarity to ensure that every person, everywhere, has access to the vaccine."

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During the conference, WHO chief Tedros said: "The COVID-19 pandemic is unraveling many of the gains we have made through immunization campaigns have been disrupted putting hundreds of millions of people at risk."

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Norway pledged $1 billion for the vaccination program amid calls for more funding from various countries. British PM Boris Johnson said,&nbsp;"The UK will remain the world’s leading donor to Gavi, contributing £1.65 billion over the next five years."

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaking at the virtual Global Vaccine Summit in London said that "COVID-19 vaccine must be seen as a global public good - a people's vaccine.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaking at the virtual Global Vaccine Summit in London said that "COVID-19 vaccine must be seen as a global public good - a people's vaccine." Guterres called for "global solidarity to ensure that every person, everywhere, has access to the vaccine." A #COVID19 "vaccine by itself is not enough. We need global solidarity to ensure that every person everywhere has access. A COVID-19 vaccine must be seen as a global public good, a people’s vaccine" - @antonioguterres — Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (@gavi) June 4, 2020 × "Today we celebrate the life-saving miracle of vaccination, the most important public health intervention in history. Saving lives tens of millions of lives every year, eradicating diseases like smallpox, preventing diseases like measles and rubella," Guterres said. The UN chief's call comes amid the worldwide race to produce a vaccine with some private firms indicating it wouldn't come cheap. During the conference, WHO chief Tedros said: "The COVID-19 pandemic is unraveling many of the gains we have made through immunization campaigns have been disrupted putting hundreds of millions of people at risk." "The #COVID19 pandemic is unraveling many of the gains we have made through immunisation campaigns have been disrupted putting hundreds of millions of people at risk. Now is the moment for the world to come together in solidarity, to realise the power of vaccines" - @DrTedros — Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (@gavi) June 4, 2020 × "The UK will remain the world’s leading donor to Gavi, contributing £1.65 billion over the next five years. I urge you to join us to fortify this life-saving Alliance and inaugurate a new era of global health cooperation" - thank you @BorisJohnson. #GVS2020 #VaccinesWork — Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (@gavi) June 4, 2020 × Norway pledged $1 billion for the vaccination program amid calls for more funding from various countries. British PM Boris Johnson said, "The UK will remain the world’s leading donor to Gavi, contributing £1.65 billion over the next five years."

COVID-19 vaccine for global public good, says UN chief Antonio Guterres at virtual Global Vaccine Summit in London

Maharashtra Police said on Thursday that one policeman had contacted <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/supreme-court-asks-ncr-states-to-hold-meeting-to-consider-a-common-policy-for-interstate-travel-303272">coronavirus </a>in the last 24 hours taking the number of cases in the forces to 2,557.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/9304-new-covid-19-cases-and-260-deaths-in-the-last-24-hours-highest-ever-spike-303097">Also Read:&nbsp;9,304 new COVID-19 cases and 260 deaths in the last 24 hours – highest ever spike</a>

Thirty police officials have died due to COVID-19 in the state. Mumbai's Dharavi slum area reported 23 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases in the area to 1872. The death toll in Dharavi as risen to 71.

In Uttarakhand, 60 new coronavirus cases were reported taking the total number of cases to 1,145, the state health department said.

Meanwhile, India's north-east state Manipur recorded 13 new COVID-19 cases taking the total number of cases to 121 with 83 active cases.

Chandigarh health department said the number of coronavirus cases stands at 302 with five deaths.

In Andhra Pradesh, 98 coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 3,377. Three people died due to the virus in the state taking the death toll to 71

Maharashtra Police said on Thursday that one policeman had contacted coronavirus in the last 24 hours taking the number of cases in the forces to 2,557. Also Read: 9,304 new COVID-19 cases and 260 deaths in the last 24 hours – highest ever spike Thirty police officials have died due to COVID-19 in the state.

Maharashtra Police said on Thursday that one policeman had contacted coronavirus in the last 24 hours taking the number of cases in the forces to 2,557. Also Read: 9,304 new COVID-19 cases and 260 deaths in the last 24 hours – highest ever spike Thirty police officials have died due to COVID-19 in the state. Mumbai's Dharavi slum area reported 23 new coronavirus cases taking the total number of cases in the area to 1872. The death toll in Dharavi as risen to 71. In Uttarakhand, 60 new coronavirus cases were reported taking the total number of cases to 1,145, the state health department said. Meanwhile, India's north-east state Manipur recorded 13 new COVID-19 cases taking the total number of cases to 121 with 83 active cases. Chandigarh health department said the number of coronavirus cases stands at 302 with five deaths. In Andhra Pradesh, 98 coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases to 3,377. Three people died due to the virus in the state taking the death toll to 71

COVID-19: Mumbai's slum area Dharavi reports 23 cases; death toll rises to 71

Iran on Thursday reported the highest daily coronavirus cases with 3,574 new infections.

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The highest infection cases in Iran was 3,186 recorded on March 30. On Monday, the virus cases had jumped to nearly 3,000 a day as the country warned that another "dangerous peak" was approaching.

The country's health department said that 59 people have died of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours.&nbsp;

Iran had reported a two-month low on May 2 with numbers at below 100 earlier.

Health Minister Saeed Namaki had said earlier that "people have become completely careless regarding this disease" as cases began to rise.

"They either have total confidence in us or think the coronavirus has gone," the health minister had said.

Iran has the highest COVID-19 in the Middle East with over 157,000 cases and more than 7,900&nbsp;deaths. The virus which was first reported in February has spread to several parts of the country.

The government had said that virus cases in Hormozgan, Baluchistan, Kermanshah and Sistan was surging with health workers struggling to cope with new cases.

Iran on Thursday reported the highest daily coronavirus cases with 3,574 new infections. Watch Video: The highest infection cases in Iran was 3,186 recorded on March 30.

Iran on Thursday reported the highest daily coronavirus cases with 3,574 new infections. Watch Video: The highest infection cases in Iran was 3,186 recorded on March 30. On Monday, the virus cases had jumped to nearly 3,000 a day as the country warned that another "dangerous peak" was approaching. The country's health department said that 59 people have died of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. Iran had reported a two-month low on May 2 with numbers at below 100 earlier. Health Minister Saeed Namaki had said earlier that "people have become completely careless regarding this disease" as cases began to rise. "They either have total confidence in us or think the coronavirus has gone," the health minister had said. Iran has the highest COVID-19 in the Middle East with over 157,000 cases and more than 7,900 deaths. The virus which was first reported in February has spread to several parts of the country. The government had said that virus cases in Hormozgan, Baluchistan, Kermanshah and Sistan was surging with health workers struggling to cope with new cases.

Iran reports highest single-day infection cases

After Germany announced it will be reopening its land border as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-study-says-trump-backed-hydroxychloroquine-no-better-than-placebo-303250">coronavirus </a>cases abate, Spain which was one of the hardest hit due to the virus said it would also be reopening its land border with France and Portugal.

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"In the case of France and Portugal, I want to confirm that from June 22, the restrictions on mobility will be lifted," tourism minister Reyes Maroto said while adding that the 14-day quarantine requirement will also be dropped.&nbsp;

The country had closed its border after&nbsp;fatalities began increasing. The death toll in Spain due to COVID-19 currently stands at over 27,000 with 240,326 infection cases.

Germany's foreign minister Heiko Mass had said on Wednesday that the country would be reopening its land borders by replacing travel warning with "travel advice".

However, the German foreign minister cautioned that "travel warnings are not travel bans, and travel advice is not an invitation to travel."&nbsp;

Germany had ordered a lockdown in mid-March much like the rest of Europe. The Austrian government too declared that it would reopen its land border

Another European country, Denmark had said it was reopening its land border to visitors from Germany, Norway and Iceland from June 15.

After Germany announced it will be reopening its land border as coronavirus cases abate, Spain which was one of the hardest hit due to the virus said it would also be reopening its land border with France and Portugal.

After Germany announced it will be reopening its land border as coronavirus cases abate, Spain which was one of the hardest hit due to the virus said it would also be reopening its land border with France and Portugal. Watch Video: "In the case of France and Portugal, I want to confirm that from June 22, the restrictions on mobility will be lifted," tourism minister Reyes Maroto said while adding that the 14-day quarantine requirement will also be dropped. The country had closed its border after fatalities began increasing. The death toll in Spain due to COVID-19 currently stands at over 27,000 with 240,326 infection cases. Germany's foreign minister Heiko Mass had said on Wednesday that the country would be reopening its land borders by replacing travel warning with "travel advice". However, the German foreign minister cautioned that "travel warnings are not travel bans, and travel advice is not an invitation to travel." Germany had ordered a lockdown in mid-March much like the rest of Europe. The Austrian government too declared that it would reopen its land border Another European country, Denmark had said it was reopening its land border to visitors from Germany, Norway and Iceland from June 15.

After Germany, virus-hit Spain to reopen land border

India's national capital on Wednesday reported 1,513 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-approves-remdesivir-to-treat-severe-covid-19-cases-302904">coronavirus </a>cases with nine deaths taking the death toll due to the virus to 606.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-rajasthan-reports-102-new-cases-salons-reopen-in-chennai-302976">Also Read:&nbsp;COVID-19: Rajasthan reports 102 new cases; salons reopen in Chennai</a>

The number coronavirus cases in Delhi has surged to 23,645 with 13,497 active cases, the health department said.

Maharashtra recorded 2,560 COVID-19 cases and 122 deaths in the last 24 hours as the number of cases shot up to 74,860. There have been 2,587 deaths due to the virus in the state. The health department said 32,329 patients had recovered from the virus.

Meanwhile, Gujarat reported 485 coronavirus cases and 30 deaths due to the virus taking the total number of coronavirus cases to 18,117. The state health department reported that 1,122 people had died due to the virus in the state.

In Haryana, 302 COVID-19 cases were reported in the last 24 hours with the number of cases rising to 2954. There have been 23 fatalities due to the virus in the state.

In Madhya Pradesh, &nbsp;168 new coronvirus cases were detected with seven deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases in the state to 8,588 with the death toll rising to 371.

India's national capital on Wednesday reported 1,513 coronavirus cases with nine deaths taking the death toll due to the virus to 606. Also Read: COVID-19: Rajasthan reports 102 new cases; salons reopen in Chennai The number coronavirus cases in Delhi has surged to 23,645 with 13,497 active cases, the health department said.

India's national capital on Wednesday reported 1,513 coronavirus cases with nine deaths taking the death toll due to the virus to 606. Also Read: COVID-19: Rajasthan reports 102 new cases; salons reopen in Chennai The number coronavirus cases in Delhi has surged to 23,645 with 13,497 active cases, the health department said. Maharashtra recorded 2,560 COVID-19 cases and 122 deaths in the last 24 hours as the number of cases shot up to 74,860. There have been 2,587 deaths due to the virus in the state. The health department said 32,329 patients had recovered from the virus. Meanwhile, Gujarat reported 485 coronavirus cases and 30 deaths due to the virus taking the total number of coronavirus cases to 18,117. The state health department reported that 1,122 people had died due to the virus in the state. In Haryana, 302 COVID-19 cases were reported in the last 24 hours with the number of cases rising to 2954. There have been 23 fatalities due to the virus in the state. In Madhya Pradesh, 168 new coronvirus cases were detected with seven deaths in the last 24 hours taking the total number of cases in the state to 8,588 with the death toll rising to 371.

COVID-19: Maharashtra records 2,560 cases; death toll in Delhi rises to 606

India's Meteorological Department said that cyclonic storm Nisarga has weakened over coastal <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-coronavirus-pandemic-cyclone-nisarga-hits-maharashtra-303029">Maharashtra</a>.

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The weather department informed that light to moderate rainfall is likely in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh in the next 24 hours with heavy rain in several parts of Raigad, Dhule, Nandurbar and&nbsp;Nashik districts.

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The cyclone had earlier made landfall in Alibaug in Maharashtra's coast as it disrupted power supply lines in Maharashtra's Raigad, Palghar, Thane and Pune with several areas heavily waterlogged.

The cyclone hit Maharashtra's district with a wind speed of upto 120 kmph. However, according to the Meteorological Department, it weakened into a cyclonic storm in the evening.

According to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDC), over 25 lakh consumers in Raigad, Palghar, Thane, and Pune experienced electricity interruptions due to cyclone Nisarga.

"The system weakened into a cyclonic storm and lay centered at 16.30 hrs near lat 19.0 deg N and Long 73.7 deg E (Pune District) over interior Maharashtra about 100 km east north east of Alibaug, 90 km east of Mumbai (Colaba) and 50 km north northwest of Pune," the IMD said in the statement.

The cyclone brought heavy rain in Colaba and Santacruz in Mumbai with upto 46 mm to 22 mm with wind speeds of 50 kmph and 58 kmp.

Flight operations at the Mumbai airport were suspended in the afternoon as the cyclone approached but resumed later.&nbsp;

India's Meteorological Department said that cyclonic storm Nisarga has weakened over coastal Maharashtra. Watch Video: The weather department informed that light to moderate rainfall is likely in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh in the next 24 hours with heavy rain in several parts of Raigad, Dhule, Nandurbar and Nashik districts.

India's Meteorological Department said that cyclonic storm Nisarga has weakened over coastal Maharashtra. Watch Video: The weather department informed that light to moderate rainfall is likely in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh in the next 24 hours with heavy rain in several parts of Raigad, Dhule, Nandurbar and Nashik districts. In Pics: Cyclone Nisarga makes landfall in Alibaug with wind speeds of 110-120 kmph The cyclone had earlier made landfall in Alibaug in Maharashtra's coast as it disrupted power supply lines in Maharashtra's Raigad, Palghar, Thane and Pune with several areas heavily waterlogged. The cyclone hit Maharashtra's district with a wind speed of upto 120 kmph. However, according to the Meteorological Department, it weakened into a cyclonic storm in the evening. According to Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDC), over 25 lakh consumers in Raigad, Palghar, Thane, and Pune experienced electricity interruptions due to cyclone Nisarga. "The system weakened into a cyclonic storm and lay centered at 16.30 hrs near lat 19.0 deg N and Long 73.7 deg E (Pune District) over interior Maharashtra about 100 km east north east of Alibaug, 90 km east of Mumbai (Colaba) and 50 km north northwest of Pune," the IMD said in the statement. The cyclone brought heavy rain in Colaba and Santacruz in Mumbai with upto 46 mm to 22 mm with wind speeds of 50 kmph and 58 kmp. Flight operations at the Mumbai airport were suspended in the afternoon as the cyclone approached but resumed later.

Cyclone Nisarga disrupts power lines in Maharashtra; weakens after making landfall in Alibaug

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