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Less than 24 hours from now, India will be attempting a one-of-a-kind exercise -- a self-imposed voluntary lockdown across the country with 1.3 billion people.

In Maharashtra, the state government has ruled out using the police to enforce the Janta curfew since it's a voluntary exercise.

The 'BEST' bus services and local trains will continue to operate during the curfew. &nbsp;In Bihar, the government has appealed to people to stay indoors. The police will reportedly be deployed at various points -- not to enforce the curfew but to ensure there is no disruption of law and order.

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Tamil Nadu has ordered a suspension of bus services across the state and the Chennai Metro will not operate on Sunday. Some petrol pump owners and hoteliers have also decided to support the curfew and not operate tomorrow. &nbsp;In Gujarat, chief minister Vijay Rupani has offered full support to the Janta curfew. He has appealed to people to stay indoors. Bus services across the state will be scaled back considerably on Sunday.&nbsp;

All restaurants and bars have been ordered to close on Sunday in Karnataka. The shutdown order will apply to liquor stores as well. Only food delivery services will continue to operate while Metro services in the state capital of Bengaluru will be suspended.&nbsp;

The Haryana government has welcomed the Janta curfew and suspend bus services across the state. &nbsp;Starting from midnight section 144 will be imposed in Goa. The government has also decided to bar all mass gatherings. Beaches in goa will remain off-limits throughout the day.

In the national capital Delhi, the government has welcomed the Janta curfew. The Delhi Metro will not operate on Sunday as part of the government's precautionary measures.

&nbsp;In Kerala, the government has asked people to clean their house and surroundings during the curfew. Public transport will be suspended for the day. In India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, the government has offered complete support to the Janta curfew. Metro services will remain suspended on Sunday in the state capital Lucknow.&nbsp;

Less than 24 hours from now, India will be attempting a one-of-a-kind exercise -- a self-imposed voluntary lockdown across the country with 1.3 billion people. In Maharashtra, the state government has ruled out using the police to enforce the Janta curfew since it's a voluntary exercise.

Less than 24 hours from now, India will be attempting a one-of-a-kind exercise -- a self-imposed voluntary lockdown across the country with 1.3 billion people. In Maharashtra, the state government has ruled out using the police to enforce the Janta curfew since it's a voluntary exercise. The 'BEST' bus services and local trains will continue to operate during the curfew. In Bihar, the government has appealed to people to stay indoors. The police will reportedly be deployed at various points -- not to enforce the curfew but to ensure there is no disruption of law and order. Watch | Health Ministry says Coronavirus cases rise to 269 in India × Tamil Nadu has ordered a suspension of bus services across the state and the Chennai Metro will not operate on Sunday. Some petrol pump owners and hoteliers have also decided to support the curfew and not operate tomorrow. In Gujarat, chief minister Vijay Rupani has offered full support to the Janta curfew. He has appealed to people to stay indoors. Bus services across the state will be scaled back considerably on Sunday. All restaurants and bars have been ordered to close on Sunday in Karnataka. The shutdown order will apply to liquor stores as well. Only food delivery services will continue to operate while Metro services in the state capital of Bengaluru will be suspended. The Haryana government has welcomed the Janta curfew and suspend bus services across the state. Starting from midnight section 144 will be imposed in Goa. The government has also decided to bar all mass gatherings. Beaches in goa will remain off-limits throughout the day. In the national capital Delhi, the government has welcomed the Janta curfew. The Delhi Metro will not operate on Sunday as part of the government's precautionary measures. In Kerala, the government has asked people to clean their house and surroundings during the curfew. Public transport will be suspended for the day. In India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, the government has offered complete support to the Janta curfew. Metro services will remain suspended on Sunday in the state capital Lucknow.

How Indian states are gearing up for Janta curfew

Delhi Metro services will be regulated on Monday (March 23), a day after the 'Janata Curfew'. No services will be available from 10 AM to 4 PM on Monday. The frequency of the trains will also be regulated.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Delhi Metro regulates services on March 23

The Delhi Metro services will be regulated for a day on Monday (March 23), a day after the 'Janata Curfew' on Sunday.&nbsp; No Delhi Metro services will be available from 10 AM to 4 PM on Monday. The frequency of the metro trains will also be regulated.&nbsp;

The objective of this staggered metro services plan on Monday&nbsp;is aimed at promoting&nbsp;‘social distancing’ in order&nbsp;to contain spread of coronavirus.

Meanwhile, the Delhi Metro will not run on this Sunday — Janata Curfew — and all metro rail-related services will also remain closed for the day in view of the "Janata curfew", the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) had earlier informed.

The directions for the regulation of&nbsp;Delhi Metro&nbsp;on&nbsp;Monday&nbsp;are as follows:

According to a statement issued by the DMRC, metro train services will start from 6 AM across originating stations of all Lines and will be available at a frequency of 20 minutes till 8 AM.&nbsp;During this period, only people involved in essential services like hospitals, fire, electricity, police etc. will be allowed to enter Metro stations on the production of their identification cards to security personnel.

During this period, trains will be available at a normal frequency as used to be available every Monday.*During this period general public can also travel and no identification will be required at the time of entry*.&nbsp;

There will be no metro service during this period. However, all the trains which started at 10 AM from originating stations of all Lines will continue to run till they reach their destination stations.&nbsp;

Metro services will again resume from 4:00 PM from all Lines and will continue till 8:00 PM with a normal frequency for general public.

There will be no metro service from 8:00 PM onwards on any of the lines. However, the last train service starting at 8:00 PM from originating station will continue to run till it reaches its destination.

Parking at the metro stations will also remain CLOSED on Monday.

According to a statement issued by the DMRC, the objective of this staggered metro services plan on Monday&nbsp;is aimed at facilitating all stakeholders with effectiveness and to promote ‘social distancing’ which is very much required to contain spread of coronavirus.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a nationally televised address, had said India would observe a Janata Curfew on March 22 — from 7 am to 9 pm — in order to practise social distancing at least for a day.

The Delhi Metro services will be regulated for a day on Monday (March 23), a day after the 'Janata Curfew' on Sunday. No Delhi Metro services will be available from 10 AM to 4 PM on Monday.

The Delhi Metro services will be regulated for a day on Monday (March 23), a day after the 'Janata Curfew' on Sunday. No Delhi Metro services will be available from 10 AM to 4 PM on Monday. The frequency of the metro trains will also be regulated. The objective of this staggered metro services plan on Monday is aimed at promoting ‘social distancing’ in order to contain spread of coronavirus. Meanwhile, the Delhi Metro will not run on this Sunday — Janata Curfew — and all metro rail-related services will also remain closed for the day in view of the "Janata curfew", the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) had earlier informed. The directions for the regulation of Delhi Metro on Monday are as follows: According to a statement issued by the DMRC, metro train services will start from 6 AM across originating stations of all Lines and will be available at a frequency of 20 minutes till 8 AM. During this period, only people involved in essential services like hospitals, fire, electricity, police etc. will be allowed to enter Metro stations on the production of their identification cards to security personnel. During this period, trains will be available at a normal frequency as used to be available every Monday.*During this period general public can also travel and no identification will be required at the time of entry*. There will be no metro service during this period. However, all the trains which started at 10 AM from originating stations of all Lines will continue to run till they reach their destination stations. Metro services will again resume from 4:00 PM from all Lines and will continue till 8:00 PM with a normal frequency for general public. There will be no metro service from 8:00 PM onwards on any of the lines. However, the last train service starting at 8:00 PM from originating station will continue to run till it reaches its destination. Parking at the metro stations will also remain CLOSED on Monday. According to a statement issued by the DMRC, the objective of this staggered metro services plan on Monday is aimed at facilitating all stakeholders with effectiveness and to promote ‘social distancing’ which is very much required to contain spread of coronavirus. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a nationally televised address, had said India would observe a Janata Curfew on March 22 — from 7 am to 9 pm — in order to practise social distancing at least for a day.

DMRC to regulate metro services on Monday, a day after Janata Curfew

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a ‘Janta Curfew' this Sunday (March 22) from 7 am to 9 pm to stop the spread of lethal coronavirus.

Nationwide curfew in India tomorrow to combat COVID-19

Amid coronavirus pandemic, politicians across the world have been echoing the chant for social isolation under preventive measures.

On social media, they have been urging people to stay indoors &nbsp;"flatten the curve" of infections. But, their actions have indicated quite the opposite.

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For example US President Donald Trump. On March, Trump made a categorical call for social distancing. However, &nbsp;in later days of the week, multiple videos came out showing Trump defying his own rule.

He shook hands with everyone on the dais during a conference at the White House.

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Here in India too the situation is quite similar.

The former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Chauhan took to Twitter to urge people to avoid public gatherings.

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However, the BJP leader was found attending a gathering of hundreds of people organised at the party headquarter in Delhi.

Kamal Nath, the man who was unseated by Shivraj Chouhan didn't do much better either.

On Friday, the senior Congress leader held a conference in Bhopal where he waled with his entourage close-by disregarding the 1-meter social distancing rule.

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The political tensions definitely got the better of these politicians.

Even the Indian Parliament seems to be flouting the Prime Minister's call to stay at home.

Currently, 48 per cent of the legislators are aged 56 and above 
and PM Modi had specifically asked for people in this age group to stay at home.

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Opposition parties allege that the BJP does not want to shut down Parliament due to the political drama in Madhya Pradesh.

Interestingly, BJP had denied Congress' request to delay the trust vote due to the virus outbreak.

Amid coronavirus pandemic, politicians across the world have been echoing the chant for social isolation under preventive measures. On social media, they have been urging people to stay indoors "flatten the curve" of infections.

Amid coronavirus pandemic, politicians across the world have been echoing the chant for social isolation under preventive measures. On social media, they have been urging people to stay indoors "flatten the curve" of infections. But, their actions have indicated quite the opposite. Also read: Coronavirus pandemic: US and Mexico plan to close border to 'non-essential travel' For example US President Donald Trump. On March, Trump made a categorical call for social distancing. However, in later days of the week, multiple videos came out showing Trump defying his own rule. He shook hands with everyone on the dais during a conference at the White House. Also read: Nearly one billion people confined to homes globally to curb virus Here in India too the situation is quite similar. The former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Chauhan took to Twitter to urge people to avoid public gatherings. × However, the BJP leader was found attending a gathering of hundreds of people organised at the party headquarter in Delhi. Kamal Nath, the man who was unseated by Shivraj Chouhan didn't do much better either. On Friday, the senior Congress leader held a conference in Bhopal where he waled with his entourage close-by disregarding the 1-meter social distancing rule. Also read: Trump has been terming coronavirus as 'Chinese virus'. But is it really wrong? The political tensions definitely got the better of these politicians. Even the Indian Parliament seems to be flouting the Prime Minister's call to stay at home. Currently, 48 per cent of the legislators are aged 56 and above and PM Modi had specifically asked for people in this age group to stay at home. Also read: Can the duration of COVID-19 treatment be minimised by using a combination of drugs? Opposition parties allege that the BJP does not want to shut down Parliament due to the political drama in Madhya Pradesh. Interestingly, BJP had denied Congress' request to delay the trust vote due to the virus outbreak.

From US president to Indian leaders, politicians defy social distancing calls amid coronavirus outbreak

A day before "Janata curfew", PM Modi on Saturday urged citizens against inter-state travel and appealed them to stay at wherever they are as travelling in crowded trains will increase the risk of further infections.&nbsp;

"Traveling in a crowd increases risk of COVID19 infection. Wherever you are going, it'll pose danger to people there too. It will increase difficulties for them," PM Modi said on Twitter.

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"I appeal to all that in whichever city you're in, stay there for a few days. By doing so, we can control the spread of Coronavirus. We are playing with our health by crowding railways stations and bus-stands," PM Modi said in the following tweet.

"Please think about yourself and your family; don't move out of your house, unnecessarily," PM Modi added.

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The latest comments come as multiple videos surfaced on the internet showing people entering crowded trains amid the coronavirus pandemic which has killed over 10,000 people globally.

The virus has been spreading rapidly under the preventive measures it is advised to practice social distancing and avoid all crowded place.

On Sunday, after PM Modi's appeal, the country will observe a self-imposed voluntary lockdown, 'Janata curfew', from 7 am to 9 pm.

During this self-imposed lockdown, public transport will be suspended or curtailed and all markets and shops except those dealing in essential items will be closed on the day.

A day before "Janata curfew", PM Modi on Saturday urged citizens against inter-state travel and appealed them to stay at wherever they are as travelling in crowded trains will increase the risk of further infections.

A day before "Janata curfew", PM Modi on Saturday urged citizens against inter-state travel and appealed them to stay at wherever they are as travelling in crowded trains will increase the risk of further infections. "Traveling in a crowd increases risk of COVID19 infection. Wherever you are going, it'll pose danger to people there too. It will increase difficulties for them," PM Modi said on Twitter. Also read: 'Precautions not panic' - PM Modi urges citizens to follow doctors, authorities advice over coronavirus "I appeal to all that in whichever city you're in, stay there for a few days. By doing so, we can control the spread of Coronavirus. We are playing with our health by crowding railways stations and bus-stands," PM Modi said in the following tweet. "Please think about yourself and your family; don't move out of your house, unnecessarily," PM Modi added. Also read: Complete shutdown in Mumbai, malls closed in Delhi The latest comments come as multiple videos surfaced on the internet showing people entering crowded trains amid the coronavirus pandemic which has killed over 10,000 people globally. The virus has been spreading rapidly under the preventive measures it is advised to practice social distancing and avoid all crowded place. On Sunday, after PM Modi's appeal, the country will observe a self-imposed voluntary lockdown, 'Janata curfew', from 7 am to 9 pm. During this self-imposed lockdown, public transport will be suspended or curtailed and all markets and shops except those dealing in essential items will be closed on the day.

Request you to stay in whichever city you are for some days, says PM Modi amid coronavirus fears

The Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare briefed media on the coronavirus outbreak. The ministry has conveyed that the states can use disaster relief funds Also hand sanitizer price has now been fixed at Rs 100 for 200 ml bottle.

India's Health Ministry briefs media on coronavirus outbreak

The Union Cabinet has approved the signing and ratification of an extradition treaty between India and Belgium that will enable the two countries to repatriate from each other any person who is accused of or convicted in an extraditable offence.

An extraditable offence means an offence punishable under the laws of both countries with imprisonment for a period of one year or more.

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Under the treaty, extradition shall be refused if the offence involved is political in nature.

However, the treaty specifies certain offences which will not be considered as political offences, an official statement said.

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The treaty would provide a legal framework for seeking the extradition of terrorists, economic offenders, and other criminals from and to Belgium.

After ratification, the treaty will enter into force from the date of exchange of instruments of ratification between India and Belgium.

The new extradition treaty will replace the pre-independence extradition treaty between Great Britain and Belgium of 1901 that was made applicable to India through the exchange of letters in 1958 and is currently in force.

"Due to the present procedural requirements and the fact that only a limited number of offences are listed under the pre-Independence Treaty, the same has become obsolete in today's context," an official statement said.

The Union Cabinet has approved the signing and ratification of an extradition treaty between India and Belgium that will enable the two countries to repatriate from each other any person who is accused of or convicted in an extraditable offence.

The Union Cabinet has approved the signing and ratification of an extradition treaty between India and Belgium that will enable the two countries to repatriate from each other any person who is accused of or convicted in an extraditable offence. An extraditable offence means an offence punishable under the laws of both countries with imprisonment for a period of one year or more. Also read: Coronavirus: India planning to get testing kits from South Korea Under the treaty, extradition shall be refused if the offence involved is political in nature. However, the treaty specifies certain offences which will not be considered as political offences, an official statement said. Also read: Coronavirus in India: Over 100 labs made functional; retails prices for sanitisers fixed at Rs 100 per 200 ml The treaty would provide a legal framework for seeking the extradition of terrorists, economic offenders, and other criminals from and to Belgium. After ratification, the treaty will enter into force from the date of exchange of instruments of ratification between India and Belgium. The new extradition treaty will replace the pre-independence extradition treaty between Great Britain and Belgium of 1901 that was made applicable to India through the exchange of letters in 1958 and is currently in force. "Due to the present procedural requirements and the fact that only a limited number of offences are listed under the pre-Independence Treaty, the same has become obsolete in today's context," an official statement said.

Cabinet nod to extradition treaty between India and Belgium 

Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor is the first Indian celebrity to have been confirmed tested positive for coronavirus. Kanika announced the same on Instagram, she detailed that she returned from London to India, a couple of days back.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Tracing Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor's contact chain

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday made a "fervent" appeal to the people of the country to confine themselves to homes on Sunday during 'Janata curfew' to effectively contain the spread of coronavirus.

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Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for observing 'Janata curfew' this Sunday, he said since the virus spreads through physical contact, social distancing is an effective measure to contain its spread by avoiding contact during the incubation period of the virus.

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Naidu said in effect it means 'caring for yourself and others' through social distancing which is being principally advocated by the medical experts and WHO.

The vice president urged the political parties, civil society organisations and others to rise to the occasion to collectively combat the challenge posed to the nation by the pandemic.

He said it is the responsibility of every citizen to educate and motivate others towards meeting the challenge.

"I fervently appeal to the people of the country not to venture out of their homes tomorrow as it will go a long way in checking the spread of the virus which is proving to be an unprecedented challenge to the governments and the people across the globe," Naidu added.&nbsp;

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday made a "fervent" appeal to the people of the country to confine themselves to homes on Sunday during 'Janata curfew' to effectively contain the spread of coronavirus.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday made a "fervent" appeal to the people of the country to confine themselves to homes on Sunday during 'Janata curfew' to effectively contain the spread of coronavirus. Also read: 'Precautions not panic': PM Modi urges citizens to follow doctors, authorities advice over coronavirus Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for observing 'Janata curfew' this Sunday, he said since the virus spreads through physical contact, social distancing is an effective measure to contain its spread by avoiding contact during the incubation period of the virus. Also read: How Indian states are gearing up for Janta curfew tomorrow Naidu said in effect it means 'caring for yourself and others' through social distancing which is being principally advocated by the medical experts and WHO. The vice president urged the political parties, civil society organisations and others to rise to the occasion to collectively combat the challenge posed to the nation by the pandemic. He said it is the responsibility of every citizen to educate and motivate others towards meeting the challenge. "I fervently appeal to the people of the country not to venture out of their homes tomorrow as it will go a long way in checking the spread of the virus which is proving to be an unprecedented challenge to the governments and the people across the globe," Naidu added.

Vice-president Naidu urges people to follow 'Janata curfew' on Sunday

A total of 12 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in the state today.

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"8 cases are from Mumbai, 2 from Pune, 1 from Yavatmal and 1 from Kalyan. The total number of positive cases in the state now stands at 64," Public Health Department of the government of Maharashtra informed.

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Union Health Ministry on Saturday said that a total of 298 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the country.

Out of the total number, four people have died and 22 others have recovered.

A total of 12 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in the state today. Also read: Coronavirus in India: Over 100 labs made functional; retails prices for sanitisers fixed at Rs 100 per 200 ml "8 cases are from Mumbai, 2 from Pune, 1 from Yavatmal and 1 from Kalyan.

A total of 12 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported in the state today. Also read: Coronavirus in India: Over 100 labs made functional; retails prices for sanitisers fixed at Rs 100 per 200 ml "8 cases are from Mumbai, 2 from Pune, 1 from Yavatmal and 1 from Kalyan. The total number of positive cases in the state now stands at 64," Public Health Department of the government of Maharashtra informed. Also read: Coronavirus: India planning to get testing kits from South Korea Union Health Ministry on Saturday said that a total of 298 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the country. Out of the total number, four people have died and 22 others have recovered.

12 new COVID-19 positive cases reported in Maharashtra

Former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje, who went into self-isolation after attending a party with singer Kanika Kapoor in Lucknow, has tested negative for coronavirus.

On Friday, Vasundhara Raje, along with her son Bharatiya Janata Party MP Dushyant Singh, went into self-isolation,&nbsp;after Kanika&nbsp;whom they had met in Lucknow tested&nbsp;positive for COVID-19.

Her son has also tested negative for the deadly virus.

However, the mother-son duo will continue to be in isolation for 15 days.

After their reports came on Sunday, Vasundhara took to Twitter to share the news and wrote:

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Kanika, who recently returned from London, announced on Friday she has been tested positive for the novel coronavirus and that she and her family are under quarantine.

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Several media reports have alleged Kanika hid her travel history from airport authorities and dodged the screening procedure and an FIR has been also filed against the singer for not following government advisory.

Dushyant Singh, who was present at the dinner party with Kanika, had also joined President Ram Nath Kovind and a host of Members of Parliament from Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan at the Rashtrapati Bhavan for breakfast on March 17, as per a tweet shared on President of India handle.

''President Kovind hosted Members of Parliament from Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan for breakfast at Rashtrapati Bhavan this morning," the tweet read.&nbsp;

Former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje, who went into self-isolation after attending a party with singer Kanika Kapoor in Lucknow, has tested negative for coronavirus.

Former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje, who went into self-isolation after attending a party with singer Kanika Kapoor in Lucknow, has tested negative for coronavirus. On Friday, Vasundhara Raje, along with her son Bharatiya Janata Party MP Dushyant Singh, went into self-isolation, after Kanika whom they had met in Lucknow tested positive for COVID-19. Her son has also tested negative for the deadly virus. However, the mother-son duo will continue to be in isolation for 15 days. After their reports came on Sunday, Vasundhara took to Twitter to share the news and wrote: After conducting a #Covid19 test, I’m happy to inform you that the results came back negative. However, as a preventive measure, my son and I will continue to be in isolation for 15 days. — Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) March 21, 2020 × A lot of you checked up on me and I appreciate your concern. I want to thank you for your prayers & good wishes. They are what keep me going! — Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) March 21, 2020 × Kanika, who recently returned from London, announced on Friday she has been tested positive for the novel coronavirus and that she and her family are under quarantine. Also see: High profile people who are in self-quarantine post coming in contact with singer Kanika Kapoor Several media reports have alleged Kanika hid her travel history from airport authorities and dodged the screening procedure and an FIR has been also filed against the singer for not following government advisory. Dushyant Singh, who was present at the dinner party with Kanika, had also joined President Ram Nath Kovind and a host of Members of Parliament from Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan at the Rashtrapati Bhavan for breakfast on March 17, as per a tweet shared on President of India handle. ''President Kovind hosted Members of Parliament from Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan for breakfast at Rashtrapati Bhavan this morning," the tweet read.

Vasundhara Raje, son test negative for coronavirus

Three more positive cases of COVID-19 surfaced in Mohali today; in all, there are now 4 confirmed cases at Mohali.

All the affected patients are contacts of previously confirmed cases or with travel history to the UK.

All of them are under hospital quarantine and their contacts are under isolation and observation.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/how-indian-states-are-gearing-up-for-janta-curfew-tomorrow-287729">How Indian states are gearing up for Janta curfew tomorrow</a>

A 74-year-old woman, sister of the previous 69-year-old woman who tested positive had returned from the UK, is in isolation at Fortis Hospital.

The second case is of a 28-year-old woman, a contact of a positive case of Chandigarh and employee of four-wheeler Agency. She is admitted in Civil Hospital Phase 6, Mohali.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/precautions-not-panic-pm-modi-urges-citizens-to-follow-doctors-authorities-advice-over-coronavirus-287780">'Precautions not panic': PM Modi urges citizens to follow doctors, authorities advice over coronavirus</a>

The third case is of a 42-year-old woman who is a resident of sector 69 who is admitted to GH-16 Chandigarh. She had also returned from the UK on March 12.

Union Health Ministry on Saturday said that a total of 298 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the country. Out of the total number, four people have died and 22 others have recovered.

Three more positive cases of COVID-19 surfaced in Mohali today; in all, there are now 4 confirmed cases at Mohali. All the affected patients are contacts of previously confirmed cases or with travel history to the UK.

Three more positive cases of COVID-19 surfaced in Mohali today; in all, there are now 4 confirmed cases at Mohali. All the affected patients are contacts of previously confirmed cases or with travel history to the UK. All of them are under hospital quarantine and their contacts are under isolation and observation. Also read: How Indian states are gearing up for Janta curfew tomorrow A 74-year-old woman, sister of the previous 69-year-old woman who tested positive had returned from the UK, is in isolation at Fortis Hospital. The second case is of a 28-year-old woman, a contact of a positive case of Chandigarh and employee of four-wheeler Agency. She is admitted in Civil Hospital Phase 6, Mohali. Also read: 'Precautions not panic': PM Modi urges citizens to follow doctors, authorities advice over coronavirus The third case is of a 42-year-old woman who is a resident of sector 69 who is admitted to GH-16 Chandigarh. She had also returned from the UK on March 12. Union Health Ministry on Saturday said that a total of 298 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the country. Out of the total number, four people have died and 22 others have recovered.

Three more COVID-19 positive cases surface in Punjab's Mohali

The Central government is in touch with South Korean companies to import testing kits in the wake of the global coronavirus scare.

The administration has been keeping a close watch on the preparedness of the health facilities in the wake of the rising number of confirmed cases of COVID-19. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) presided over a video conferencing with the state governments and discussed the critical care units being established across the country.

The scarcity of testing kits, hence, can prove to be a major roadblock on India’s road to recovery.

South Korea, on the other hand, has tested the highest number of people in the world — an approximately 3 lakh. The country has over 650 testing centres nationwide and given its size, this is equivalent to over 20,000 testing centres in India.&nbsp;

Talks, thereby, are on, and South Korea is likely to sign on the dotted line — provided it has enough surplus.

In South Korea, more than 8,000 people are reported to have been infected with the novel coronavirus. Death toll has risen to 80.

India tested 14,811 people till Saturday. As of Saturday morning, 271 people were tested positive for the virus. Four have been declared dead.

Earlier in the day, the&nbsp;Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)&nbsp;said it revised its strategy to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus. It said all hospitalised patients with severe acute respiratory illness, shortness of breath and having fever and cough will now be tested for&nbsp;COVID-19&nbsp;infection. The new&nbsp;ICMR&nbsp;guidelines also said asymptomatic direct and high-risk contacts of a confirmed case should be tested once between day 5 and day 14 of coming in his/her contact.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-reworks-testing-strategy-to-combat-coronavirus-spread-287758">Also read: India reworks testing strategy to combat coronavirus spread</a>

The MoHFW added the health facilities and services were being amped up. As many as 111 labs have been made functional.

India has so far witnessed cases of COVID-19 mostly related to travel and local transmission from imported cases. Community transmission of the disease has not been documented till now.

Maharashtra remains the worst-hit with 52 positive cases, followed by Kerala which has 40 cases of COVID-19 including 3 students from Wuhan who recovered last month.

26 confirmed cases -- including 3 patients who have now recovered -- in Delhi-NCR region.

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The Central government is in touch with South Korean companies to import testing kits in the wake of the global coronavirus scare. The administration has been keeping a close watch on the preparedness of the health facilities in the wake of the rising number of confirmed cases of COVID-19.

The Central government is in touch with South Korean companies to import testing kits in the wake of the global coronavirus scare. The administration has been keeping a close watch on the preparedness of the health facilities in the wake of the rising number of confirmed cases of COVID-19. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) presided over a video conferencing with the state governments and discussed the critical care units being established across the country. The scarcity of testing kits, hence, can prove to be a major roadblock on India’s road to recovery. South Korea, on the other hand, has tested the highest number of people in the world — an approximately 3 lakh. The country has over 650 testing centres nationwide and given its size, this is equivalent to over 20,000 testing centres in India. Talks, thereby, are on, and South Korea is likely to sign on the dotted line — provided it has enough surplus. In South Korea, more than 8,000 people are reported to have been infected with the novel coronavirus. Death toll has risen to 80. India tested 14,811 people till Saturday. As of Saturday morning, 271 people were tested positive for the virus. Four have been declared dead. Earlier in the day, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said it revised its strategy to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus. It said all hospitalised patients with severe acute respiratory illness, shortness of breath and having fever and cough will now be tested for COVID-19 infection. The new ICMR guidelines also said asymptomatic direct and high-risk contacts of a confirmed case should be tested once between day 5 and day 14 of coming in his/her contact. Also read: India reworks testing strategy to combat coronavirus spread The MoHFW added the health facilities and services were being amped up. As many as 111 labs have been made functional. India has so far witnessed cases of COVID-19 mostly related to travel and local transmission from imported cases. Community transmission of the disease has not been documented till now. Maharashtra remains the worst-hit with 52 positive cases, followed by Kerala which has 40 cases of COVID-19 including 3 students from Wuhan who recovered last month. 26 confirmed cases -- including 3 patients who have now recovered -- in Delhi-NCR region. Also read: Coronavirus in India: Over 100 labs made functional; retails prices for sanitisers fixed at Rs 100 per 200 ml

Coronavirus: India planning to get testing kits from South Korea

Coronavirus Outbreak: India prepares for 'Janta Curfew'

Ahead of the Janata Curfew in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned against the non-essential travel&nbsp;on Saturday. He also urged people to follow the&nbsp;home quarantine instructions and listen to the doctors' advice.

"In these times, every small effort on our part will leave a big impact, " PM Modi said on Twitter.

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Taking to the microblogging site, PM Modi said, "This is the time we should all listen to the advise given by doctors and authorities. All those who have been told to stay in home quarantine, I urge you to please follow the instructions."&nbsp;

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A total of 271 individuals have been confirmed positive for coronavirus in India while four people have succumbed to the deadly virus.

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Maharashtra remains the worst-hit with 52 positive cases, followed by Kerala which has 40 cases of COVID-19 including 3 students from Wuhan who recovered last month.

Under the preventive measures, PM Modi has announced a "Janata curfew" across the country on March 22.

The self-imposed voluntary lockdown will be in effect from 7 am to 9 pm on Sunday &nbsp;and apart from people involved in the duties of emergency and national importance, nobody will come out of their respective houses.

In the following tweets, PM Modi lauded the&nbsp;IT professionals saying these are guys&nbsp;"who are working hard to provide seamless services to fellow citizens".

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Ahead of the Janata Curfew in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned against the non-essential travel on Saturday. He also urged people to follow the home quarantine instructions and listen to the doctors' advice.

Ahead of the Janata Curfew in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned against the non-essential travel on Saturday. He also urged people to follow the home quarantine instructions and listen to the doctors' advice. "In these times, every small effort on our part will leave a big impact, " PM Modi said on Twitter. Never forget - precautions not panic! It’s not only important to be home but also remain in the town/ city where you are. Unnecessary travels will not help you or others. In these times, every small effort on our part will leave a big impact. #IndiaFightsCorona — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 21, 2020 × Taking to the microblogging site, PM Modi said, "This is the time we should all listen to the advise given by doctors and authorities. All those who have been told to stay in home quarantine, I urge you to please follow the instructions." Also read: Complete shutdown in Mumbai, malls closed in Delhi "This will protect you as well as your friends and family," he added. This is the time we should all listen to the advise given by doctors and authorities. All those who have been told to stay in home quarantine, I urge you to please follow the instructions. This will protect you as well as your friends and family. #IndiaFightsCorona — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 21, 2020 × A total of 271 individuals have been confirmed positive for coronavirus in India while four people have succumbed to the deadly virus. Also read: How Indian states are gearing up for Janta curfew tomorrow Maharashtra remains the worst-hit with 52 positive cases, followed by Kerala which has 40 cases of COVID-19 including 3 students from Wuhan who recovered last month. Under the preventive measures, PM Modi has announced a "Janata curfew" across the country on March 22. The self-imposed voluntary lockdown will be in effect from 7 am to 9 pm on Sunday and apart from people involved in the duties of emergency and national importance, nobody will come out of their respective houses. In the following tweets, PM Modi lauded the IT professionals saying these are guys "who are working hard to provide seamless services to fellow citizens". Absolutely correct! India is extremely proud of our IT professionals who are working hard to provide seamless services to fellow citizens. This community of innovators and industrious professionals has a major role to play in combating COVID-19. #IndiaFightsCorona https://t.co/UCooaUtbS2 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 21, 2020 ×

'Precautions not panic': PM Modi urges citizens to follow doctors, authorities advice over coronavirus

In a notification issued on March 20th, ICMR said that asymptomatic individuals who have traveled internationally in the last 2 weeks should stay in home quarantine for 14 days, and that they will be tested only if they become symptomatic

ICMR changes strategy for coronavirus testing in India

The&nbsp;Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)&nbsp;has, in the wake of increasing number of confirmed cases of COVID-19, revised its strategy to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus. It said all hospitalised patients with severe acute respiratory illness, shortness of breath and having fever and cough will now be tested for&nbsp;COVID-19&nbsp;infection.

The new&nbsp;ICMR&nbsp;guidelines also said asymptomatic direct and high-risk contacts of a confirmed case should be tested once between day 5 and day 14 of coming in his/her contact.

The apex body for biomedical research revised its strategy in view of a spurt in coronavirus cases in the country this week. The new strategy aims to contain the spread of infection more effectively and to provide reliable diagnosis to all individuals meeting the inclusion criteria of COVID-19 testing.

All asymptomatic individuals who undertook international travel in the last 14 days and developed symptoms, all symptomatic contacts of laboratory-confirmed cases and all symptomatic health care workers were being tested for the infection as per the guidelines. The coronavirus cases rose to 258 on Saturday in India with fresh cases being reported from various parts of the country.

India has so far witnessed cases of COVID-19 mostly related to travel and local transmission from imported cases. Community transmission of the disease has not been documented till now.

Once community transmission is documented, the above testing strategy will undergo changes to evolve into stage-appropriate testing strategy, ICMR said. Advisory for testing are being reviewed and updated periodically.

The testing strategy is reviewed by the National Task Force constituted by Secretary DHR &amp; DG, ICMR and Chaired by VK Paul, a member of the&nbsp;NITI Aayog.

(with inputs from PTI)

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has, in the wake of increasing number of confirmed cases of COVID-19, revised its strategy to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has, in the wake of increasing number of confirmed cases of COVID-19, revised its strategy to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus. It said all hospitalised patients with severe acute respiratory illness, shortness of breath and having fever and cough will now be tested for COVID-19 infection. The new ICMR guidelines also said asymptomatic direct and high-risk contacts of a confirmed case should be tested once between day 5 and day 14 of coming in his/her contact. The apex body for biomedical research revised its strategy in view of a spurt in coronavirus cases in the country this week. The new strategy aims to contain the spread of infection more effectively and to provide reliable diagnosis to all individuals meeting the inclusion criteria of COVID-19 testing. All asymptomatic individuals who undertook international travel in the last 14 days and developed symptoms, all symptomatic contacts of laboratory-confirmed cases and all symptomatic health care workers were being tested for the infection as per the guidelines. The coronavirus cases rose to 258 on Saturday in India with fresh cases being reported from various parts of the country. India has so far witnessed cases of COVID-19 mostly related to travel and local transmission from imported cases. Community transmission of the disease has not been documented till now. Once community transmission is documented, the above testing strategy will undergo changes to evolve into stage-appropriate testing strategy, ICMR said. Advisory for testing are being reviewed and updated periodically. The testing strategy is reviewed by the National Task Force constituted by Secretary DHR & DG, ICMR and Chaired by VK Paul, a member of the NITI Aayog. (with inputs from PTI)

India reworks testing strategy to combat coronavirus spread

The Health Ministry on Saturday confirmed that Coronavirus cases in India rises to 269 and 4 people dead so far. India in a pro-active step to curb the flourishment of COVID-19 advises, all the working sectors to restrict movement of their employees and do work from their home, Moreover, PM while addressing nation over current scenario of COVID-19 urges citizens to participate in 'Janata Curfew' on 22nd March.

Health Ministry says Coronavirus cases rise to 269 in India

Clashes erupted inside the Dum Dum Jail in Kolkata on Saturday.&nbsp;

The inmates have allegedly vandalised the jail premises, attacked the jail officers, tried torching jail properties.&nbsp;

They also pelted stones at police and jail officials who went inside the jail premises to bring the situation under control.&nbsp; 
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Barrackpore Commissioner of Police Manoj Verma and other senior officials had gone inside the jail. &nbsp;

According to reports, those injured are still stuck inside the jail premises.

Clashes erupted inside the Dum Dum Jail in Kolkata on Saturday. The inmates have allegedly vandalised the jail premises, attacked the jail officers, tried torching jail properties.

Clashes erupted inside the Dum Dum Jail in Kolkata on Saturday. The inmates have allegedly vandalised the jail premises, attacked the jail officers, tried torching jail properties. They also pelted stones at police and jail officials who went inside the jail premises to bring the situation under control. Barrackpore Commissioner of Police Manoj Verma and other senior officials had gone inside the jail. According to reports, those injured are still stuck inside the jail premises.

Clashes erupt inside Dum Dum Jail in Kolkata 

Karnataka government on Saturday reported three new coronavirus cases, raising the total to 18, an official said.

"Three new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the state, taking the total positive cases to 18," Suresh Shastri, special officer in the Information, a report said quoting&nbsp;Education and Communication (IEC) wing of the Health Department.

However, more details on the three new cases were awaited.

The state government has issued a new circular ordering all Health and Family Welfare Department officials to work on Sunday and general holidays till March 31, in the light of the outbreak.

The Karnataka government has identified 48 government hospitals and 35 private hospitals as first respondent hospitals for management of coronavirus cases.

Aimed at instilling confidence in COVID-19 patients and suspects, the Health Department undertook 4,390 mental health counselling sessions at hospitals and homes.

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Karnataka government on Saturday reported three new coronavirus cases, raising the total to 18, an official said. "Three new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the state, taking the total positive cases to 18," Suresh Shastri, special officer in the Information, a report said quoting Education and Communication (IEC) wing of the Health Department.

Karnataka government on Saturday reported three new coronavirus cases, raising the total to 18, an official said. "Three new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the state, taking the total positive cases to 18," Suresh Shastri, special officer in the Information, a report said quoting Education and Communication (IEC) wing of the Health Department. However, more details on the three new cases were awaited. The state government has issued a new circular ordering all Health and Family Welfare Department officials to work on Sunday and general holidays till March 31, in the light of the outbreak. The Karnataka government has identified 48 government hospitals and 35 private hospitals as first respondent hospitals for management of coronavirus cases. Aimed at instilling confidence in COVID-19 patients and suspects, the Health Department undertook 4,390 mental health counselling sessions at hospitals and homes. (With inputs from agencies)

Karnataka reports 3 news COVID-19 cases, total 18

A total of 271 individuals have been confirmed positive among suspected cases and contacts of known positive cases, said Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Sunday.&nbsp;

Four persons have died of the disease in India so far. Maharashtra remains the worst-hit with 52 positive cases, followed by Kerala which has 40 cases of COVID-19 including 3 students from Wuhan who recovered last month.

26 confirmed cases -- including 3 patients who have now recovered -- in Delhi-NCR region.

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Haryana has 17 and Rajasthan have reported 17 cases apiece, including 3 recovered patients in the latter. The most populous state of Uttar Pradesh has so far reported 24 cases out of which 9 have recovered.

Maharashtra remains the worst-hit state. Among the 52 reported cases is one fatality -- a 64-year-old man who had returned from Dubai.

There are 15 confirmed cases in Karnataka including one fatality while 
Telangana has 19 cases

Andhra Pradesh has reported three coronavirus cases.

Among the union territories, Jammu and Kashmir has four confirmed cases while Ladakh has 13.

A total of 271 individuals have been confirmed positive among suspected cases and contacts of known positive cases, said Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Sunday.

A total of 271 individuals have been confirmed positive among suspected cases and contacts of known positive cases, said Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Sunday. Four persons have died of the disease in India so far. Maharashtra remains the worst-hit with 52 positive cases, followed by Kerala which has 40 cases of COVID-19 including 3 students from Wuhan who recovered last month. 26 confirmed cases -- including 3 patients who have now recovered -- in Delhi-NCR region. 8 passengers who had travelled on AP Sampark Kranti Express from Delhi to Ramagundam on 13th March have tested positive of COVID-19 yesterday. Passengers are advised to avoid non essential travel for the safety of fellow citizens — Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) March 21, 2020 × Haryana has 17 and Rajasthan have reported 17 cases apiece, including 3 recovered patients in the latter. The most populous state of Uttar Pradesh has so far reported 24 cases out of which 9 have recovered. Maharashtra remains the worst-hit state. Among the 52 reported cases is one fatality -- a 64-year-old man who had returned from Dubai. There are 15 confirmed cases in Karnataka including one fatality while Telangana has 19 cases Andhra Pradesh has reported three coronavirus cases. Among the union territories, Jammu and Kashmir has four confirmed cases while Ladakh has 13.

Coronavirus cases in India jump to 271; Maharashtra has most cases 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for a ‘janata curfew’ or a citizen-led curfew this Sunday from 7 am to 9 pm to stop the spread of coronavirus

India prepares for Janata curfew on 22nd March

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In the wake of the global coronavirus scare, the entire world has gone into a lockdown, forcing people to stay indoors. People are hence in a mad rush -- they have been storming supermarkets, and hoarding goods and commodities of daily use.

India has also been witnessing serpentine queues at shopping malls and complexes.

And it's not just for soaps and hand sanitisers.

People are even hoarding floor cleaners, milk cartons, rice, flour, oil, immunity-boosting products such as chyawanprash and honey.

It's said shopkeepers and retailers are not even able to cope up with it.

The administration has, however, taken cognisance of the situation, and regular meetings are being held to take stock of the situation.

A few retailers have chosen to increase the prices of the commodities. Online grocery apps have till now managed to keep the prices in check.

Since social distancing has been supported by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself, the exercise to physically go to a stores is anyway in check.&nbsp;

In addition, these online stores have been discouraging cash-on-delivery too -- because that itself can be a carrier of the virus.

What people need to do here is stop panicking, and understand if others fall sick due to lack of basic necessities, the situation will anyway worsen.

The state governments have been in contact with the retailers, and measures are being taken to meet the shortage.

In the wake of the global coronavirus scare, the entire world has gone into a lockdown, forcing people to stay indoors. People are hence in a mad rush -- they have been storming supermarkets, and hoarding goods and commodities of daily use.

In the wake of the global coronavirus scare, the entire world has gone into a lockdown, forcing people to stay indoors. People are hence in a mad rush -- they have been storming supermarkets, and hoarding goods and commodities of daily use. India has also been witnessing serpentine queues at shopping malls and complexes. And it's not just for soaps and hand sanitisers. People are even hoarding floor cleaners, milk cartons, rice, flour, oil, immunity-boosting products such as chyawanprash and honey. It's said shopkeepers and retailers are not even able to cope up with it. The administration has, however, taken cognisance of the situation, and regular meetings are being held to take stock of the situation. A few retailers have chosen to increase the prices of the commodities. Online grocery apps have till now managed to keep the prices in check. Since social distancing has been supported by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself, the exercise to physically go to a stores is anyway in check. In addition, these online stores have been discouraging cash-on-delivery too -- because that itself can be a carrier of the virus. What people need to do here is stop panicking, and understand if others fall sick due to lack of basic necessities, the situation will anyway worsen. The state governments have been in contact with the retailers, and measures are being taken to meet the shortage.

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