International oil prices fell to a new low tanking 40 per cent to $11 a barrel as steep fall in demand due to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/singapore-reports-record-jump-in-coronavirus-cases-293562">coronavirus</a> epidemic rattled the oil market.

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Oil prices reached the lowest point since 1998. The fall in oil price has been largely due to a fall in demand as businesses remain shut and several countries remain in&nbsp;lockdown driving down demand.

Earlier, Saudi Arabia had engaged in a price war with Russia as oil inventories grew making markets nervous but as the situation deteriorated Moscow and Riyadh decided to cut production by almost 10 million barrels a day to boost virus-hit markets but it has had little effect with the glut in the market and low demand.

The US Energy Information Administration had said earlier that crude inventories in the US rose by 19.25 million barrels last week challenging the already precarious situation as oversupplied markets continue to witness decline in oil prices.

World markets have also been hit with the epidemic shutting down the US and Europe with large parts of Asia also in lockdown.

Stocks in Tokyo closed lower on Monday as virus cases continued to rise in Japan. Hong Kong also closed with losses with the Hang Seng Index dropping 0.21 per cent, or 49.98 points.

International oil prices fell to a new low tanking 40 per cent to $11 a barrel as steep fall in demand due to the coronavirus epidemic rattled the oil market. Also Read: Protestors converge at Washington state capitol to rally against coronavirus curbs Oil prices reached the lowest point since 1998.

International oil prices fell to a new low tanking 40 per cent to $11 a barrel as steep fall in demand due to the coronavirus epidemic rattled the oil market. Also Read: Protestors converge at Washington state capitol to rally against coronavirus curbs Oil prices reached the lowest point since 1998. The fall in oil price has been largely due to a fall in demand as businesses remain shut and several countries remain in lockdown driving down demand. Earlier, Saudi Arabia had engaged in a price war with Russia as oil inventories grew making markets nervous but as the situation deteriorated Moscow and Riyadh decided to cut production by almost 10 million barrels a day to boost virus-hit markets but it has had little effect with the glut in the market and low demand. The US Energy Information Administration had said earlier that crude inventories in the US rose by 19.25 million barrels last week challenging the already precarious situation as oversupplied markets continue to witness decline in oil prices. World markets have also been hit with the epidemic shutting down the US and Europe with large parts of Asia also in lockdown. Stocks in Tokyo closed lower on Monday as virus cases continued to rise in Japan. Hong Kong also closed with losses with the Hang Seng Index dropping 0.21 per cent, or 49.98 points.

Oil prices tumble to $11 amid oversupply, fall in demand due to coronavirus

The number of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-lifts-limit-on-mosque-congregations-as-muslim-holy-month-approaches-293385">coronavirus</a> cases in Pakistan has shot up to over 8,600 with Punjab recording 3,700&nbsp;cases and Sindh reporting over 2,700 cases.

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There have been 181 fatalities due to the virus in the country.

Sindh chief minister Murad Ali Shah said that at least 115 COVID-19 patients were below aged 10 with 223 cases being reported with 5 deaths.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported 98 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours with 19 deaths.

Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan urged citizens to remain at home as the country fights the epidemic.

Last week, in a major relief to the government, the IMF had approved nearly $1.4 billion in emergency aid to Pakistan to combat the epidemic.

"While uncertainty remains high, the near-term economic impact of COVID-19 is expected to be significant, giving rise to large fiscal and external financing needs," IMF said.

The number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan has shot up to over 8,600 with Punjab recording 3,700 cases and Sindh reporting over 2,700 cases. Also Read: Pakistan starts repatriating its citizens stranded in UAE There have been 181 fatalities due to the virus in the country.

The number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan has shot up to over 8,600 with Punjab recording 3,700 cases and Sindh reporting over 2,700 cases. Also Read: Pakistan starts repatriating its citizens stranded in UAE There have been 181 fatalities due to the virus in the country. Sindh chief minister Murad Ali Shah said that at least 115 COVID-19 patients were below aged 10 with 223 cases being reported with 5 deaths. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported 98 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours with 19 deaths. Meanwhile, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan urged citizens to remain at home as the country fights the epidemic. Last week, in a major relief to the government, the IMF had approved nearly $1.4 billion in emergency aid to Pakistan to combat the epidemic. "While uncertainty remains high, the near-term economic impact of COVID-19 is expected to be significant, giving rise to large fiscal and external financing needs," IMF said.

Coronavirus cases surge to over 8,600 in Pakistan; 181 dead

The number of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-coronavirus-reinfections-surface-across-countries-what-threats-do-such-lapses-pose-293577">coronavirus</a> cases in India shot up 1,553 in the last 24 hours with 36 deaths reported, the health ministry informed on Monday.

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The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country has now reached 17,265.

"The COVID-19 recovery rate has increased,"&nbsp;it said, while adding that social distancing was the only vaccine.

As far as the cases are concerned, the health ministry said that India's doubling rate of COVID-19 cases before the lockdown was 3.4 days, it has now improved to 7.5 days.&nbsp;

"As per data on April 19, in 18 states, the rate is better than the national average," it added.

"Mahe in Puducherry, Kodagu in Karnataka and Pauri Garhwal in Uttarakhand have not reported any coronavirus cases in last 28 days," health ministry official Lav Agarwal said.

"The number of districts where no case has been reported in last 14 days has increased to 59. Goa is now coronavirus free," health ministry, Lav Agarwal said.

The number of coronavirus cases in India shot up 1,553 in the last 24 hours with 36 deaths reported, the health ministry informed on Monday. Also Read: Also Read: Centre asks states, UTs to strictly comply with COVID-19 lockdown guidelines The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country has now reached 17,265.

The number of coronavirus cases in India shot up 1,553 in the last 24 hours with 36 deaths reported, the health ministry informed on Monday. Also Read: Also Read: Centre asks states, UTs to strictly comply with COVID-19 lockdown guidelines The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country has now reached 17,265. "The COVID-19 recovery rate has increased," it said, while adding that social distancing was the only vaccine. As far as the cases are concerned, the health ministry said that India's doubling rate of COVID-19 cases before the lockdown was 3.4 days, it has now improved to 7.5 days. "As per data on April 19, in 18 states, the rate is better than the national average," it added. "Mahe in Puducherry, Kodagu in Karnataka and Pauri Garhwal in Uttarakhand have not reported any coronavirus cases in last 28 days," health ministry official Lav Agarwal said. "The number of districts where no case has been reported in last 14 days has increased to 59. Goa is now coronavirus free," health ministry, Lav Agarwal said.

Districts with no COVID-19 cases last 14 days has increased to 59, Goa is coronavirus free: Health ministry

Spain's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-dont-take-advice-from-americans-iran-rejects-trumps-offer-of-ventilators-293534">coronavirus</a> death toll in the past 24 hours fell below 400 from 410 on Sunday.

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Spain recored 399 deaths due to the virus on Monday.

The country has 200,210 cases of COVID-19 which is second only to the United States which has 759,786 cases so far, according to Johns Hopkins coronavirus resource center's live tracker.

"Today for the first time we've fallen under 400 deaths, although it's only a little lower (than Sunday), these figures give us hope," Fernando Simon, the health ministry's official said.

"These are very encouraging figures," the official added.

Meanwhile, the Spanish bank warned that the economy is likely to contract between 6.6 per cent and 13.6 per cent due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The bank said the situation was subject to "huge uncertainty" depending on how long the current lockdown.

Spain had announced a lockdown on March 14 as the death toll began to shoot up. There are 20, 852 deaths due to the virus in the country, the highest in Europe after Italy which has recorded 23,660 deaths.

Last Saturday, Spain had said it has extended the lockdown till May 9, although some businesses were allowed to open.

Spain's coronavirus death toll in the past 24 hours fell below 400 from 410 on Sunday. Also Read: WHO-recommended disinfectants effective against COVID-19, says study Spain recored 399 deaths due to the virus on Monday.

Spain's coronavirus death toll in the past 24 hours fell below 400 from 410 on Sunday. Also Read: WHO-recommended disinfectants effective against COVID-19, says study Spain recored 399 deaths due to the virus on Monday. The country has 200,210 cases of COVID-19 which is second only to the United States which has 759,786 cases so far, according to Johns Hopkins coronavirus resource center's live tracker. "Today for the first time we've fallen under 400 deaths, although it's only a little lower (than Sunday), these figures give us hope," Fernando Simon, the health ministry's official said. "These are very encouraging figures," the official added. Meanwhile, the Spanish bank warned that the economy is likely to contract between 6.6 per cent and 13.6 per cent due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The bank said the situation was subject to "huge uncertainty" depending on how long the current lockdown. Spain had announced a lockdown on March 14 as the death toll began to shoot up. There are 20, 852 deaths due to the virus in the country, the highest in Europe after Italy which has recorded 23,660 deaths. Last Saturday, Spain had said it has extended the lockdown till May 9, although some businesses were allowed to open.

One-day COVID-19 death toll in Spain falls below 400 for first time

Rajasthan on Monday reported 57 new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-cases-climb-to-17265-in-india-the-death-toll-stands-at-543-293478">coronavirus</a> cases with two deaths reported in the state.

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The new cases were reported in Jaipur, Jodhpur &amp; Kota, according to Rajasthan's health department.

The number of cases has now risen to 1,535 in the state. The death toll due to the virus has now reached 25.

As the number of cases continued to rise in Maharashtra, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said that "no one should think that lockdown has been lifted. We have just tried to revolve the wheel of economy a bit."

"I've heard that some people are treating relaxations as the lifting of lockdown. If they continue to behave like this we'll take strict measures," the chief minister added.

Meanwhile, the ministry of home affairs has sought a report from the Maharashtra government over the Palghar incident. Amit Shah had a video conference with Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray over the issue.

Palghar SP Gaurav Singh 2 Police personnel of Kasa Police Station have been suspended in connection with Palghar incident.

Two police personnel of Kasa Police Station have been suspended in connection with Palghar incident, SP Gaurav Singh said.

(With ANI inputs)

Rajasthan on Monday reported 57 new coronavirus cases with two deaths reported in the state. Also Read: COVID-19 cases climb to 17265 in India, the death toll stands at 543 The new cases were reported in Jaipur, Jodhpur & Kota, according to Rajasthan's health department.

Rajasthan on Monday reported 57 new coronavirus cases with two deaths reported in the state. Also Read: COVID-19 cases climb to 17265 in India, the death toll stands at 543 The new cases were reported in Jaipur, Jodhpur & Kota, according to Rajasthan's health department. The number of cases has now risen to 1,535 in the state. The death toll due to the virus has now reached 25. As the number of cases continued to rise in Maharashtra, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said that "no one should think that lockdown has been lifted. We have just tried to revolve the wheel of economy a bit." "I've heard that some people are treating relaxations as the lifting of lockdown. If they continue to behave like this we'll take strict measures," the chief minister added. Meanwhile, the ministry of home affairs has sought a report from the Maharashtra government over the Palghar incident. Amit Shah had a video conference with Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray over the issue. Palghar SP Gaurav Singh 2 Police personnel of Kasa Police Station have been suspended in connection with Palghar incident. Two police personnel of Kasa Police Station have been suspended in connection with Palghar incident, SP Gaurav Singh said. (With ANI inputs)

Rajasthan reports 57 new coronavirus cases; death toll rises to 25

Singapore on Monday reported a jump in the number of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-81000-people-across-the-world-test-positive-for-covid-19-in-24-hours-293437">coronavirus</a> infections with 1,400 cases most of then linked to dometries of foreign labourers.

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There are now over 8,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country with eleven people having succumbed to virus.

After aggressive testing, more cases of have been found even as Prime Minister Lee Hsien warned that more cases may come to the for with authorities increasing the number of COVID-19 tests.

"Fortunately, the vast majority of the cases are mild because the workers are young," the prime minister asserted, adding,"it will take some time to show results, so we must expect to see more dorm cases for while longer".

Last Thursday, the country had reported &nbsp;728 new cases with the number of confirmed coronavirus cases jumping to 4,427.

The cases were linked to 43 dorms across the country which hosts nearly 20,000 workers, mostly involved in construction, who live close to one another in often overcrowded rooms.

The migrant workers were moved out of the dormitories after a surge in new coronavirus cases earlier in the month. The workers were moved to relatively open and safe places in army barracks, vacant apartments in a bid to contain the spread of the disease.

While taking measures to move the workers, Singapore's minister said Lawrence Wong, "We are sparing no effort to contain the spread of the virus in the foreign worker dormitories."

However, the minister cautioned that "despite our best efforts at containing the situation, all of us have to be mentally prepared that the numbers in the foreign worker dormitories will continue to rise in the coming days." 
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Singapore on Monday reported a jump in the number of coronavirus infections with 1,400 cases most of then linked to dometries of foreign labourers. Also Read: WHO-recommended disinfectants effective against COVID-19, says study There are now over 8,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country with eleven people having succumbed to virus.

Singapore on Monday reported a jump in the number of coronavirus infections with 1,400 cases most of then linked to dometries of foreign labourers. Also Read: WHO-recommended disinfectants effective against COVID-19, says study There are now over 8,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country with eleven people having succumbed to virus. After aggressive testing, more cases of have been found even as Prime Minister Lee Hsien warned that more cases may come to the for with authorities increasing the number of COVID-19 tests. "Fortunately, the vast majority of the cases are mild because the workers are young," the prime minister asserted, adding,"it will take some time to show results, so we must expect to see more dorm cases for while longer". Last Thursday, the country had reported 728 new cases with the number of confirmed coronavirus cases jumping to 4,427. The cases were linked to 43 dorms across the country which hosts nearly 20,000 workers, mostly involved in construction, who live close to one another in often overcrowded rooms. The migrant workers were moved out of the dormitories after a surge in new coronavirus cases earlier in the month. The workers were moved to relatively open and safe places in army barracks, vacant apartments in a bid to contain the spread of the disease. While taking measures to move the workers, Singapore's minister said Lawrence Wong, "We are sparing no effort to contain the spread of the virus in the foreign worker dormitories." However, the minister cautioned that "despite our best efforts at containing the situation, all of us have to be mentally prepared that the numbers in the foreign worker dormitories will continue to rise in the coming days."

Singapore reports record jump in coronavirus cases

The number of confirmed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-coronavirus-mediplomacy-russia-says-thanks-to-new-delhi-hcq-sent-to-gulf-293225">coronavirus</a> cases in India surged&nbsp;by 1076 in the last 24 hours with 32 new deaths, the health ministry informed on Friday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/average-growth-of-coronavirus-in-india-was-21-in-march-12-in-april-health-ministry-293159">Also Read:&nbsp;Average growth of coronavirus in India was 2.1% in March, 1.2% in April</a>

The total number of coronavirus cases in the country now stands at 13,835 which includes 1,1616 active cases. 1,766 people have been cured of the virus so far.&nbsp;

452 people have died due to the virus in the country, the health ministry said.

Kerala on Friday reported just one COVID-19 case. There are now 138 active cases in the state with 255 people cured, the state health ministry said.

Fourteen more people were detected with the virus in Punjab today with 211 having tested positive for the virus in the state even as Mumbai reported 77 new COVID-19 cases with five new death. The total number of positive cases in Mumbai has now reached 2,120 including which includes 121 deaths.

Meanwhile, the health ministry sources told ANI that 63,000 Personal protective equipment(PPE) kits which had arrived from China recently did not fulfill the criteria.

In Haryana, the number of active cases rose to 135 with 86 patients having recovered from the virus.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India surged by 1076 in the last 24 hours with 32 new deaths, the health ministry informed on Friday. Also Read: Average growth of coronavirus in India was 2.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India surged by 1076 in the last 24 hours with 32 new deaths, the health ministry informed on Friday. Also Read: Average growth of coronavirus in India was 2.1% in March, 1.2% in April The total number of coronavirus cases in the country now stands at 13,835 which includes 1,1616 active cases. 1,766 people have been cured of the virus so far. 452 people have died due to the virus in the country, the health ministry said. Kerala on Friday reported just one COVID-19 case. There are now 138 active cases in the state with 255 people cured, the state health ministry said. Fourteen more people were detected with the virus in Punjab today with 211 having tested positive for the virus in the state even as Mumbai reported 77 new COVID-19 cases with five new death. The total number of positive cases in Mumbai has now reached 2,120 including which includes 121 deaths. Meanwhile, the health ministry sources told ANI that 63,000 Personal protective equipment(PPE) kits which had arrived from China recently did not fulfill the criteria. In Haryana, the number of active cases rose to 135 with 86 patients having recovered from the virus.

1,076 coronavirus reported in India in last 24 hours, 32 deaths: Health ministry

UK foreign secretary Dominic Raab said "we can't have business as usual after this crisis" with China as Britain prepared to ask hard questions from China about the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-york-governor-cuomo-extends-lockdown-as-covid-19-deaths-continue-to-rise-292986"> coronavirus</a> outbreak.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-uk-extends-lockdown-as-death-toll-crosses-13700-861-deaths-in-24-hours-292971">Also Read:&nbsp;UK extends lockdown as death toll crosses 13,700</a>

"We'll have to ask the hard questions about how it came about and how it couldn't have been stopped earlier," Raab said at a press conference on Thursday.

The United Kindom extended the lockdown in the country after 861 more deaths in the last 24 hours with the country reporting 13,700 deaths due to the virus.

The lockdown was&nbsp;extended by three more weeks by Raab as Britain sought to stem the virus. The country has 104,133 cases of the virus which is the highest in the world after US, Spain, Italy, Germany and France, according to John Hopkins coronavirus center data.

British PM Johnson himself had spent three days in intensive care at a London hospital after he was detected with the virus on March 27. The British prime minister is now recovering at Chequers, the country estate of UK prime ministers.

On the question of relaxing lockdown, Raab asserted: "We will only do it when the evidence demonstrates that it is safe to do it, adding,"it could involve relaxing measures in some areas while strengthening measures in other areas, but... we will be at all times guided by the scientific advice and the evidence."

UK foreign secretary Dominic Raab said "we can't have business as usual after this crisis" with China as Britain prepared to ask hard questions from China about the coronavirus outbreak.

UK foreign secretary Dominic Raab said "we can't have business as usual after this crisis" with China as Britain prepared to ask hard questions from China about the coronavirus outbreak. Also Read: UK extends lockdown as death toll crosses 13,700 "We'll have to ask the hard questions about how it came about and how it couldn't have been stopped earlier," Raab said at a press conference on Thursday. The United Kindom extended the lockdown in the country after 861 more deaths in the last 24 hours with the country reporting 13,700 deaths due to the virus. The lockdown was extended by three more weeks by Raab as Britain sought to stem the virus. The country has 104,133 cases of the virus which is the highest in the world after US, Spain, Italy, Germany and France, according to John Hopkins coronavirus center data. British PM Johnson himself had spent three days in intensive care at a London hospital after he was detected with the virus on March 27. The British prime minister is now recovering at Chequers, the country estate of UK prime ministers. On the question of relaxing lockdown, Raab asserted: "We will only do it when the evidence demonstrates that it is safe to do it, adding,"it could involve relaxing measures in some areas while strengthening measures in other areas, but... we will be at all times guided by the scientific advice and the evidence."

Won't be business as usual, will ask hard question from China: UK

After China increased the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-lockdown-extension-uks-coronavirus-death-toll-surges-past-14500-293200">coronavirus</a> death toll in Wuhan earlier, US President Trump said that "it is far higher than that and far higher than the US, not even close!"

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Chinese officials had added 1,290 deaths to the death toll in Wuhan which was until recently the epicenter of COVID-19.

The US president hit out at New York governor asserting that Governor Cuomo should spent&nbsp;more time “doing” and less time “complaining”.&nbsp;

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"Get out there and get the job done. Stop talking! We built you thousands of hospital beds that you didn’t need or use, gave large numbers of ventilators that you should have had," the President lashed out at the New York governor.

"We have given New York far more money, help and equipment than any other state, by far, &amp; these great men &amp; women who did the job never hear you say thanks," Trump told the New York governor on Twitter, adding,"your numbers are not good. Less talk and more action!"

"Cuomo ridiculously wanted 40 thousand ventilators. We gave him a small fraction of that number, and it was plenty. State should have had them in stockpile!, the President added.

After China increased the coronavirus death toll in Wuhan earlier, US President Trump said that "it is far higher than that and far higher than the US, not even close!

After China increased the coronavirus death toll in Wuhan earlier, US President Trump said that "it is far higher than that and far higher than the US, not even close!" China has just announced a doubling in the number of their deaths from the Invisible Enemy. It is far higher than that and far higher than the U.S., not even close! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 17, 2020 × Also Read: One-day coronavirus deaths in US surpasses 9/11, Iraq war toll Chinese officials had added 1,290 deaths to the death toll in Wuhan which was until recently the epicenter of COVID-19. The US president hit out at New York governor asserting that Governor Cuomo should spent more time “doing” and less time “complaining”. Governor Cuomo should spend more time “doing” and less time “complaining”. Get out there and get the job done. Stop talking! We built you thousands of hospital beds that you didn’t need or use, gave large numbers of Ventilators that you should have had, and helped you with.... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 17, 2020 × "Get out there and get the job done. Stop talking! We built you thousands of hospital beds that you didn’t need or use, gave large numbers of ventilators that you should have had," the President lashed out at the New York governor. "We have given New York far more money, help and equipment than any other state, by far, & these great men & women who did the job never hear you say thanks," Trump told the New York governor on Twitter, adding,"your numbers are not good. Less talk and more action!" "Cuomo ridiculously wanted 40 thousand ventilators. We gave him a small fraction of that number, and it was plenty. State should have had them in stockpile!, the President added.

COVID-19: China's deaths far higher than the US, says Trump

In an interview, Army chief General MM Naravane said India's defence force is not only ready to fight the COVID-19 crisis along with the government, it is also ready to give a befitting reply to forces from across the border who engage in cross-border infiltration.

Q: The past few days have witnessed an increase in the frequency of ceasefire violations along the LoC in which civilian areas have been hit very badly. How do you view this situation?

Indian army chief General MM Naravane: As you are aware, five terrorists attempting infiltration taking advantage of bad weather were eliminated in Keran sector last week; however, unfortunately, five of our brave soldiers were battle casualties. I wanted to come and see for myself the place our bravehearts have made the supreme sacrifice.

Infiltration attempts in areas where the snow levels are still very high indicate Pakistan Army complicity &amp; nefarious designs. Intelligence reports suggest that all launch pads across the Line of Control are active.

It is unfortunate that while the world has got together to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, your neighbour has resorted to firing heavy calibre artillery and killing of innocent Kashmiris including an eight-year-old boy to garner international attention.

Even in the hinterland, Pakistan backed terrorists are resorting to targeting innocent civilians with an aim to coerce them into following their "Azadi" narrative.&nbsp;

Pakistan claims to be a friend of Kashmiris and I want to ask what sort of friend resorts to killing and spread terror. I have come over to meet our public and reassure them of our commitment and support in ensuring peace, prosperity and stability to the region.

I would like to emphasise that the Indian Army will give a proportionate response to all acts of infringement of ceasefire and his support to terrorism. The onus remains with Pakistan to bring peace in the region. Unless Pakistan gives up its policy of state-sponsored terrorism, we will continue to respond with impunity and precision.

Q: What is your reading of the situation in the hinterland post-revocation of Article 370? What according to you is the strategy to move ahead?

Indian army chief General MM Naravane: The situation in the hinterland has stabilised by concerted efforts of the government machinery and security agencies. Most restrictions have been lifted and routine civil activities have resumed but for the measures instituted to fight COVID-19.

While the whole world is focused towards fighting COVID-19, Pakistan instigated terrorists have been targeting innocent civilians in the hinterland; just three days back they targeted a retired Kashmiri soldier. Therefore, we cannot let our guard down. &nbsp;

These are times when the people should realise the duplicity of Pakistani motive based on lies and deceit. I call upon the Awam to valiantly resist Pakistan’s propaganda and be part of the successful and peaceful journey that has commenced in the Valley.

Q: How has the Indian Army modified its operation procedures and providing assistance to the civil authorities in fighting the COVID-19 outbreak?

Indian army chief General MM Naravane: I take this opportunity to inform you regarding Indian Army’s commitment on three fronts – guarding the national borders from external threats, tackling threats in hinterland and assisting the government in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.

It is the earnest responsibility of Indian Army to keep the borders safe while the country is preparing and fighting COVID-19. &nbsp;We are sensitive to the risk of COVID-19 &amp; specific protocols have been instituted for the troops deployed along the line of control and those on the counter-infiltration grid.

We are totally in sync with the UT administration in jointly fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. On receipt of a request from the chief secretary, we have immediately opened our command hospital for testing and treatment of COVID-19 affected civil population.

Pan-India also, we have catered for exclusive quarantine facilities and have earmarked dedicated hospitals and beds to take on any COVID-19 patient.

Our medical teams have already been deployed to provide advice in COVID-19 management at the request of governments of Maldives and Kuwait. Also, as per PM’s video conference with SAARC heads of states, we have kept medical teams on stand-by for deployment to our friendly neighbours, if requested.

I am proud of my jawans and formation commanders who are operating relentlessly battling the dual challenges of Pakistan abetted terror and the global pandemic.

There is an excellent synergy between all organs of the government and Indian Army is geared up in keeping with the overall mantra “say no to panic, yes to precaution”.

Q: You mentioned that 'Force Preservation' was the foremost policy for the army in view of the COVID-19 outbreak. How do you think this will impact your operations?

Indian army chief General MM Naravane:&nbsp;Within the Army, various guidelines and instructions have been promulgated with respect to restricting the movement of personnel, cancellation of conferences/ seminars, postings etc. As of now, our focus is on combating COVID-19 aggressively by taking precautions, and preparing own resources for future scenarios.

We have issued detailed instructions on actions to be taken for getting our personnel back from various courses and leave while adhering to all precautions.

Personnel will report to the nearest military station where they will be screened for symptoms. All asymptomatic cases will be quarantined for 14 days post which they will be transported on special trains/ aircraft to their unit locations. Symptomatic cases will be tested and then quarantined separately before they undertake the journey. Personnel on quarantine will be treated as on duty.

The same trains on return trip will carry personnel waiting to proceed on leave from operational areas. &nbsp;

To meet the requirements of operational formations deployed on borders and decongest training establishments, two military special trains are planned to be run from south India to Jammu and Guwahati. Today, one train will start from Bangalore at and will move to Belgaum- Secundrabad – Ambala upto Jammu.

Q: Given that the summer campaigning season has started, what will be your strategy in countering infiltration across the LoC? Do you envisage any additional challenges this year?

Indian army chief General MM Naravane: The local formation commanders are implementing the summer strategy which has been evolved based on various assessments made.

In keeping with our national strategy, the Indian Army remains prepared to undertake operations across the full spectrum of conflict and is prepared for every contingency. The counter-Terrorism response by the Indian Army is not in isolation but an aggregation of capabilities of all agencies involved directly or indirectly. Options short of war are available to us to provide a befitting response to our adversaries.

We have evolved a strategy of resolute punitive response against sponsored terrorism. Acts of terror will not be tolerated and perpetrators will be punished.

Focus on anti-infiltration measures on the LoC will continue. As far as fighting terrorism in the hinterland is concerned, we will approach it through the joint mechanism instituted for the purpose. We have a high level of synergy between all the forces operating in the Valley.

It is important that the local formation conduct operations in the hinterland while adhering to COVID-19 specific protocols &amp; health advisories. At this point, we need to maintain pressure on the terrorists &amp; the nexus. So we will maintain the tempo of operations &amp; have dedicated troops earmarked for it.

In an interview, Army chief General MM Naravane said India's defence force is not only ready to fight the COVID-19 crisis along with the government, it is also ready to give a befitting reply to forces from across the border who engage in cross-border infiltration.

In an interview, Army chief General MM Naravane said India's defence force is not only ready to fight the COVID-19 crisis along with the government, it is also ready to give a befitting reply to forces from across the border who engage in cross-border infiltration. Q: The past few days have witnessed an increase in the frequency of ceasefire violations along the LoC in which civilian areas have been hit very badly. How do you view this situation? Indian army chief General MM Naravane: As you are aware, five terrorists attempting infiltration taking advantage of bad weather were eliminated in Keran sector last week; however, unfortunately, five of our brave soldiers were battle casualties. I wanted to come and see for myself the place our bravehearts have made the supreme sacrifice. Infiltration attempts in areas where the snow levels are still very high indicate Pakistan Army complicity & nefarious designs. Intelligence reports suggest that all launch pads across the Line of Control are active. It is unfortunate that while the world has got together to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, your neighbour has resorted to firing heavy calibre artillery and killing of innocent Kashmiris including an eight-year-old boy to garner international attention. Even in the hinterland, Pakistan backed terrorists are resorting to targeting innocent civilians with an aim to coerce them into following their "Azadi" narrative. Pakistan claims to be a friend of Kashmiris and I want to ask what sort of friend resorts to killing and spread terror. I have come over to meet our public and reassure them of our commitment and support in ensuring peace, prosperity and stability to the region. I would like to emphasise that the Indian Army will give a proportionate response to all acts of infringement of ceasefire and his support to terrorism. The onus remains with Pakistan to bring peace in the region. Unless Pakistan gives up its policy of state-sponsored terrorism, we will continue to respond with impunity and precision. Q: What is your reading of the situation in the hinterland post-revocation of Article 370? What according to you is the strategy to move ahead? Indian army chief General MM Naravane: The situation in the hinterland has stabilised by concerted efforts of the government machinery and security agencies. Most restrictions have been lifted and routine civil activities have resumed but for the measures instituted to fight COVID-19. While the whole world is focused towards fighting COVID-19, Pakistan instigated terrorists have been targeting innocent civilians in the hinterland; just three days back they targeted a retired Kashmiri soldier. Therefore, we cannot let our guard down. These are times when the people should realise the duplicity of Pakistani motive based on lies and deceit. I call upon the Awam to valiantly resist Pakistan’s propaganda and be part of the successful and peaceful journey that has commenced in the Valley. Q: How has the Indian Army modified its operation procedures and providing assistance to the civil authorities in fighting the COVID-19 outbreak? Indian army chief General MM Naravane: I take this opportunity to inform you regarding Indian Army’s commitment on three fronts – guarding the national borders from external threats, tackling threats in hinterland and assisting the government in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the earnest responsibility of Indian Army to keep the borders safe while the country is preparing and fighting COVID-19. We are sensitive to the risk of COVID-19 & specific protocols have been instituted for the troops deployed along the line of control and those on the counter-infiltration grid. We are totally in sync with the UT administration in jointly fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. On receipt of a request from the chief secretary, we have immediately opened our command hospital for testing and treatment of COVID-19 affected civil population. Pan-India also, we have catered for exclusive quarantine facilities and have earmarked dedicated hospitals and beds to take on any COVID-19 patient. Our medical teams have already been deployed to provide advice in COVID-19 management at the request of governments of Maldives and Kuwait. Also, as per PM’s video conference with SAARC heads of states, we have kept medical teams on stand-by for deployment to our friendly neighbours, if requested. I am proud of my jawans and formation commanders who are operating relentlessly battling the dual challenges of Pakistan abetted terror and the global pandemic. There is an excellent synergy between all organs of the government and Indian Army is geared up in keeping with the overall mantra “say no to panic, yes to precaution”. Q: You mentioned that 'Force Preservation' was the foremost policy for the army in view of the COVID-19 outbreak. How do you think this will impact your operations? Indian army chief General MM Naravane: Within the Army, various guidelines and instructions have been promulgated with respect to restricting the movement of personnel, cancellation of conferences/ seminars, postings etc. As of now, our focus is on combating COVID-19 aggressively by taking precautions, and preparing own resources for future scenarios. We have issued detailed instructions on actions to be taken for getting our personnel back from various courses and leave while adhering to all precautions. Personnel will report to the nearest military station where they will be screened for symptoms. All asymptomatic cases will be quarantined for 14 days post which they will be transported on special trains/ aircraft to their unit locations. Symptomatic cases will be tested and then quarantined separately before they undertake the journey. Personnel on quarantine will be treated as on duty. The same trains on return trip will carry personnel waiting to proceed on leave from operational areas. To meet the requirements of operational formations deployed on borders and decongest training establishments, two military special trains are planned to be run from south India to Jammu and Guwahati. Today, one train will start from Bangalore at and will move to Belgaum- Secundrabad – Ambala upto Jammu. Q: Given that the summer campaigning season has started, what will be your strategy in countering infiltration across the LoC? Do you envisage any additional challenges this year? Indian army chief General MM Naravane: The local formation commanders are implementing the summer strategy which has been evolved based on various assessments made. In keeping with our national strategy, the Indian Army remains prepared to undertake operations across the full spectrum of conflict and is prepared for every contingency. The counter-Terrorism response by the Indian Army is not in isolation but an aggregation of capabilities of all agencies involved directly or indirectly. Options short of war are available to us to provide a befitting response to our adversaries. We have evolved a strategy of resolute punitive response against sponsored terrorism. Acts of terror will not be tolerated and perpetrators will be punished. Focus on anti-infiltration measures on the LoC will continue. As far as fighting terrorism in the hinterland is concerned, we will approach it through the joint mechanism instituted for the purpose. We have a high level of synergy between all the forces operating in the Valley. It is important that the local formation conduct operations in the hinterland while adhering to COVID-19 specific protocols & health advisories. At this point, we need to maintain pressure on the terrorists & the nexus. So we will maintain the tempo of operations & have dedicated troops earmarked for it.

While the world is focused on fighting COVID-19, Pak instigated terrorists targeting civilians: Indian army chief Naravane

French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle which was deployed in the Atlantic has been stuck with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-lockdown-extension-uks-coronavirus-death-toll-surges-past-14500-293200">coronavirus </a>with half of its sailors down with the deadly virus.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/one-day-coronavirus-deaths-in-us-surpasses-911-iraq-war-toll-293214">Also Read:&nbsp;One-day coronavirus deaths in US surpasses 9/11, Iraq war toll</a>

Defence minister Florence Parly said out of the 2,010 COVID-19 tests, 1,081 tested positive for the virus. The French minister informed that 545 sailors had coronavirus symptoms and 24 were sent to the hospital.

All those who tested negative were put in quarantine. The virus was detected in early April, the origin of the virus has still not been identified although reports said the vessel had stopped in northwest France last month.

"We don't know if the virus was already present on board before the March 13 stopover," Parley said in Parliament.

Three sailors were earlier evacuated to a hospital as a "precaution" before the ship docked in the southern port of Toulon with a disinfection operation carried out inside the ship.

Although the ministry had said earlier there were no signs of "serious illness" but the condition of the sailors worsened.&nbsp;

"It was decided to bring forward its return to Toulon, initially scheduled for April 23," the French defence ministry said.

Earlier, acting navy secretary Thomas Modly in the US had resigned after reportedly mishandling the coronavirus outbreak in USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier.

French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle which was deployed in the Atlantic has been stuck with coronavirus with half of its sailors down with the deadly virus.

French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle which was deployed in the Atlantic has been stuck with coronavirus with half of its sailors down with the deadly virus. Also Read: One-day coronavirus deaths in US surpasses 9/11, Iraq war toll Defence minister Florence Parly said out of the 2,010 COVID-19 tests, 1,081 tested positive for the virus. The French minister informed that 545 sailors had coronavirus symptoms and 24 were sent to the hospital. All those who tested negative were put in quarantine. The virus was detected in early April, the origin of the virus has still not been identified although reports said the vessel had stopped in northwest France last month. "We don't know if the virus was already present on board before the March 13 stopover," Parley said in Parliament. Three sailors were earlier evacuated to a hospital as a "precaution" before the ship docked in the southern port of Toulon with a disinfection operation carried out inside the ship. Although the ministry had said earlier there were no signs of "serious illness" but the condition of the sailors worsened. "It was decided to bring forward its return to Toulon, initially scheduled for April 23," the French defence ministry said. Earlier, acting navy secretary Thomas Modly in the US had resigned after reportedly mishandling the coronavirus outbreak in USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier.

Half of sailors in Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier coronavirus positive: French defence ministry

Nearly 4,500 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lockdown-decision-person-to-person-infection-rate-falls-in-german-data-analysis-293183">coronavirus</a> deaths in the past 24 hours - the United States has set a new record.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-lockdown-extension-uks-coronavirus-death-toll-surges-past-14500-293200">Also Read:&nbsp;Amid lockdown extension, UK's coronavirus death toll surges past 14,500</a>

In fact, the single-day COVID-19 death toll in the US has been so high that it has surpassed the number of deaths during the 9/11 terror attacks.

The country has already lost over 34,000 lives to the virus with over 678,000 infected cases. The coronavirus numbers in the United States have been mounting with each passing day.

And now the country has set a new record, in the last 24 hours over 4,400 people have succumbed to COVID-19 in America. 
It is the highest single-day COVID-19 death toll recorded so far and America's deadliest day.

Worse than the horror witnessed during the 9/11 terror attacks. The number of lives lost in one day due to the coronavirus is higher than the total 9/11 death toll.

The 9/11 terror attacks claimed 2,977 lives, while on April 16, 2020, 4,491 people succumbed to coronavirus in the United States.

New York - the epicenter of the outbreak in the United States is still coming to terms with the mounting casualties. The state has now witnessed two of the worst crises in recent American history.

On April 9, while addressing the media, the New York governor compared the tragedy unfolding now with the horror of 2001. He said they were dealing with a "silent explosion".

"9/11 was supposed to be the darkest day in New York for a generation. We've done everything we can since 9/11 to make sure it didn't happen again. We lost 2,753 lives on 9/11. We've lost over 7,000 lives to this crisis," New York Governor Cuomo said, adding, "that is so shocking and painful and breathtaking. I can't, I don't even have the words for it."

"9/11 was so devastating, so tragic and then, in many ways, we lose so many more New Yorkers to this silent killer, there was no explosion but it was a silent explosion that just ripples through society with the same randomness, the same evil that we saw on 9/11," the New York governor added.

The New York death toll has jumped even further since the governor made those remarks crossing the 10,000 mark in New York City. The US is fighting an unprecedented war, the battle against the deadly virus has also cost America more lives in one day than some wars it has fought.

In the last 24 hours, 4,491 people died due to COVID-19, it the figures are compared with the Iraq war casualties from 2003-2010, 4,431 American personnel lost their lives during "Operation Enduring Freedom". In the Afghanistan war, 2,353 Americans lost their lives from 2001 to 2014.

While America was still counting its dead, President Trump unveiled a plan to reopen the economy. Donald Trump suggested the worst was over, he was never good facts. Only this time, he sounds cruel too.

Nearly 4,500 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours - the United States has set a new record. Also Read: Amid lockdown extension, UK's coronavirus death toll surges past 14,500 In fact, the single-day COVID-19 death toll in the US has been so high that it has surpassed the number of deaths during the 9/11 terror attacks.

Nearly 4,500 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours - the United States has set a new record. Also Read: Amid lockdown extension, UK's coronavirus death toll surges past 14,500 In fact, the single-day COVID-19 death toll in the US has been so high that it has surpassed the number of deaths during the 9/11 terror attacks. The country has already lost over 34,000 lives to the virus with over 678,000 infected cases. The coronavirus numbers in the United States have been mounting with each passing day. And now the country has set a new record, in the last 24 hours over 4,400 people have succumbed to COVID-19 in America. It is the highest single-day COVID-19 death toll recorded so far and America's deadliest day. Worse than the horror witnessed during the 9/11 terror attacks. The number of lives lost in one day due to the coronavirus is higher than the total 9/11 death toll. The 9/11 terror attacks claimed 2,977 lives, while on April 16, 2020, 4,491 people succumbed to coronavirus in the United States. New York - the epicenter of the outbreak in the United States is still coming to terms with the mounting casualties. The state has now witnessed two of the worst crises in recent American history. On April 9, while addressing the media, the New York governor compared the tragedy unfolding now with the horror of 2001. He said they were dealing with a "silent explosion". "9/11 was supposed to be the darkest day in New York for a generation. We've done everything we can since 9/11 to make sure it didn't happen again. We lost 2,753 lives on 9/11. We've lost over 7,000 lives to this crisis," New York Governor Cuomo said, adding, "that is so shocking and painful and breathtaking. I can't, I don't even have the words for it." "9/11 was so devastating, so tragic and then, in many ways, we lose so many more New Yorkers to this silent killer, there was no explosion but it was a silent explosion that just ripples through society with the same randomness, the same evil that we saw on 9/11," the New York governor added. The New York death toll has jumped even further since the governor made those remarks crossing the 10,000 mark in New York City. The US is fighting an unprecedented war, the battle against the deadly virus has also cost America more lives in one day than some wars it has fought. In the last 24 hours, 4,491 people died due to COVID-19, it the figures are compared with the Iraq war casualties from 2003-2010, 4,431 American personnel lost their lives during "Operation Enduring Freedom". In the Afghanistan war, 2,353 Americans lost their lives from 2001 to 2014. While America was still counting its dead, President Trump unveiled a plan to reopen the economy. Donald Trump suggested the worst was over, he was never good facts. Only this time, he sounds cruel too.

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