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Confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in India rose to 47 after a person in Bengaluru and Punjab each tested positive for it.

Coronavirus Outbreak: India currently has 47 confirmed cases

Twelve more people have tested positive for coronavirus -- six in Kerala and three each in Karnataka and Pune, state authorities said on Tuesday as the total cases went up to 59.

Twelve more people have tested positive for coronavirus -- six in Kerala and three each in Karnataka and Pune, state authorities said on Tuesday as the total cases went up to 59. The health ministry said the total number of confirmed cases has risen to 50, adding the rest are being retested for confirmation. Once the fresh cases declared by the state governments are taken into account, the figure will go up to 59. In Karnataka, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said four persons have been confirmed for coronavirus, including three new cases. In Pune also, three persons tested positive, a day after two cases were reported. Announcing the latest cases in Kerala at a media interaction in Thiruvananthapuram after a special cabinet meeting held to discuss the coronavirus situation, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said at least 1,116 people are under observation -- 149 in isolation wards of various hospitals and 967 under home quarantine. The fresh cases are friends and relatives of an Italy-returned couple and their son who had on Saturday tested positive for the deadly virus along with two other kin staying with them at their home in Rane in Pathanamthitta district, Health Minister K K Shailaja, who was also present, said. The aged parents of the couple are among the six latest positive cases, she said. In Karnataka, a software engineer who returned from the US on March 1 tested positive on Monday, becoming the first COVID-19 patient in the state. According to health department officials, his wife and daughter too tested positive for the virus on Tuesday. Another person, who had travelled from America via London and arrived in Bengaluru on March 8, also tested positive, they said. State Health Minister Sriramulu said the family members of the four persons have been quarantined. Using a hashtag of #CoronaVirusOutBreak, the minister said, "I appeal to the people to make sure that this disease does not spread further."

12 more COVID-19 cases in Kerala, Karnataka, Pune; total cases in India jumps to 59 

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The coronavirus cases in India rose to 56 on Tuesday with six new cases reported from Kerala and three from Karnataka.

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Kerala which has seen a spurt in cases had confirmed a 3-year-old boy in Ernakulam who tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.

Kerala government announced that due to the virus cinema theatres will remain closed from March 11 till March 31 in the state.&nbsp;

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Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said that classes and exams till the seventh standard will remain suspended till March 31 while adding that all vacation, tuition classes, anganvadis, Madrasas should be closed till March 31 as well.

In Karanataka, three more positive COVID-19 cases were confirmed. Now there are at least four confirmed cases of the virus in the state.

Karnataka health minister B Sriramulu while announcing the new coronavirus cases urged people to take precautionary measures and cooperate in preventing the spread of infection.

Meanwhile, Indian Air Force's C-17 Globemaster aircraft returned from Iran to Hindon airbase on Tuesday morning with 58 Indians who were stranded in Iran due to the coronavirus. The passengers included 25 men, 31 women and two children.

All passengers will be quarantined at Hindon airbase.&nbsp;

The coronavirus cases in India rose to 56 on Tuesday with six new cases reported from Kerala and three from Karnataka. Also Read: Total confirmed positive cases in India rise to 56 Kerala which has seen a spurt in cases had confirmed a 3-year-old boy in Ernakulam who tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.

The coronavirus cases in India rose to 56 on Tuesday with six new cases reported from Kerala and three from Karnataka. Also Read: Total confirmed positive cases in India rise to 56 Kerala which has seen a spurt in cases had confirmed a 3-year-old boy in Ernakulam who tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. Kerala government announced that due to the virus cinema theatres will remain closed from March 11 till March 31 in the state. Watch Video: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said that classes and exams till the seventh standard will remain suspended till March 31 while adding that all vacation, tuition classes, anganvadis, Madrasas should be closed till March 31 as well. In Karanataka, three more positive COVID-19 cases were confirmed. Now there are at least four confirmed cases of the virus in the state. Karnataka health minister B Sriramulu while announcing the new coronavirus cases urged people to take precautionary measures and cooperate in preventing the spread of infection. Meanwhile, Indian Air Force's C-17 Globemaster aircraft returned from Iran to Hindon airbase on Tuesday morning with 58 Indians who were stranded in Iran due to the coronavirus. The passengers included 25 men, 31 women and two children. All passengers will be quarantined at Hindon airbase.

Coronavirus cases in India rise to 56; Karnataka, Kerala worst-hit

Not happy with the performance of the employees, the Sikkim government has withdrawn the five-day working week system and declared that they will get holidays only on second and fourth Saturdays.

The new system will be effective from April 1, according to a notification.

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After coming to power in May last year, chief minister Prem Singh Tamang had introduced the five-day working week for employees of the state government and public sector units. Earlier, it was a six-day week.

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However, official sources said, the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha government was not happy with the performance of its employees despite providing them holidays on Saturdays.

Modifying the May 28, 2019 notification, chief secretary S C Gupta on Monday said that with effect from April 1, 2020, only the second and fourth Saturdays will be holidays for the government and PSU offices in Sikkim.&nbsp;

Not happy with the performance of the employees, the Sikkim government has withdrawn the five-day working week system and declared that they will get holidays only on second and fourth Saturdays.

Not happy with the performance of the employees, the Sikkim government has withdrawn the five-day working week system and declared that they will get holidays only on second and fourth Saturdays. The new system will be effective from April 1, according to a notification. Also read: No 5-day a week in commercial banks: RBI After coming to power in May last year, chief minister Prem Singh Tamang had introduced the five-day working week for employees of the state government and public sector units. Earlier, it was a six-day week. Also read: If given a 4-day work week, Indians would learn a new skill: Survey However, official sources said, the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha government was not happy with the performance of its employees despite providing them holidays on Saturdays. Modifying the May 28, 2019 notification, chief secretary S C Gupta on Monday said that with effect from April 1, 2020, only the second and fourth Saturdays will be holidays for the government and PSU offices in Sikkim.

Sikkim withdraws five-day working week system for government employees

BJP leader and Jyotiraditya Scindia's aunt Yashodhara Raje welcomed him to the partyfold on Tuesday. Calling it a "ghar wapsi," Raje recalled her brother and Scindia's father Madavrao Scindia who, she said, was a founding member of the Jana Sangh, which later went on to become the BJP.

BJP leader and Jyotiraditya Scindia's aunt Yashodhara Raje welcomed him to the partyfold on Tuesday. Calling it a "ghar wapsi," Raje recalled her brother and Scindia's father Madavrao Scindia who, she said, was a founding member of the Jana Sangh, which later went on to become the BJP. This signifies 'ghar wapsi' of the Scindias, she added. “Rajmata’s blood took the decision in the national interest, the new country will be created, now every distance has ended. @jyotiraditya, I warmly welcome the bold move to leave the Congress,” Yashodhara Raje, the sister of Vasundhara Raje tweeted. ''The Scindias have historically been with the BJP. Our mother also wished they [Jyotiraditya and his father]returned. As for state politics, our hands have been strengthened. 'We saw a glimpse,'' she added. Those who're calling Jyotiraditya a traitor, have not read history. Would you call every India who fought in the British army a traitor? she argued.

Yashodhara Raje hails Scindia's decision to quit Congress 

Health and Family Welfare Minister B Sriramulu confirmed the development. “Karnataka has reported four cases of Novel Coronavirus. Infected persons and their families are quarantined and they are kept under observation,”

Karnataka confirms four positive cases of Coronavirus

Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday morning met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the company of Home Minister Amit Shah, strengthening speculation that he is set to cross over to the BJP a day after he flew out 17 of his loyalist party MLAs.

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Three more positive COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Karnataka taking the tally to four, state Health Minister B Sriramulu on Tuesday informed.

Their family members have been isolated and their health is being monitored.

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"I urge citizens to take precautionary measures and co-operate in preventing the spread of this infection," Sriramulu said.

As on Monday, the national tally of persons affected by the coronavirus is 45.

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According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), in the past 24 hours, one positive case from Kerala, two from Pune, and three from Bengaluru have been confirmed.

Apart from the ICMR, National Institute of Virology in Pune, 51 Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratories, and National Centre for Disease Control, New Delhi are carrying out tests for COVID-19.

Three more positive COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Karnataka taking the tally to four, state Health Minister B Sriramulu on Tuesday informed. Their family members have been isolated and their health is being monitored.

Three more positive COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Karnataka taking the tally to four, state Health Minister B Sriramulu on Tuesday informed. Their family members have been isolated and their health is being monitored. Also Read: Coronavirus in India: Five new cases of COVID-19 in Kerala, total confirmed cases in India now 39 "I urge citizens to take precautionary measures and co-operate in preventing the spread of this infection," Sriramulu said. As on Monday, the national tally of persons affected by the coronavirus is 45. Also Read: Bengaluru in Karnataka records first coronavirus case According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), in the past 24 hours, one positive case from Kerala, two from Pune, and three from Bengaluru have been confirmed. Apart from the ICMR, National Institute of Virology in Pune, 51 Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratories, and National Centre for Disease Control, New Delhi are carrying out tests for COVID-19.

Four positive COVID-19 cases confirmed in Karnataka

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Tuesday met French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain and discussed future steps in Indo-French partnership and new areas for both countries to work together in.

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"Foreign Secretary @HarshShringla met Ambassador of France Emmanuel Lenain and discussed the enduring India-France strategic partnership and our exchanges in diverse fields," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.

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India and France have been strategic partners since 1998. India and France first signed "strategic partnership" during French President Jacques Chirac's visit to India in 1998.

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Both countries have a common approach towards civilisational exceptionalism and have found their places strongly in the multipolar world after the end of the Cold War.India and France also share a healthy partnership in the defence sector, making France one of India`s important strategic partners. (ANI)

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Tuesday met French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain and discussed future steps in Indo-French partnership and new areas for both countries to work together in.

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Tuesday met French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain and discussed future steps in Indo-French partnership and new areas for both countries to work together in. Foreign Secretary @HarshShringla met Ambassador of #France Emmanuel Lenain and discussed the enduring India-France strategic partnership and our exchanges in diverse fields. @FranceinIndia @harshvshringla pic.twitter.com/8ncZcFUW6D — Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) March 10, 2020 × "Foreign Secretary @HarshShringla met Ambassador of France Emmanuel Lenain and discussed the enduring India-France strategic partnership and our exchanges in diverse fields," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted. Also read: Foreign Secretary meets UAE ambassador, discusses new avenues for strategic partnership India and France have been strategic partners since 1998. India and France first signed "strategic partnership" during French President Jacques Chirac's visit to India in 1998. Also read: Foreign Secy briefs Media: India-US held talks in Five Major Categories Both countries have a common approach towards civilisational exceptionalism and have found their places strongly in the multipolar world after the end of the Cold War.India and France also share a healthy partnership in the defence sector, making France one of India`s important strategic partners. (ANI)

Foreign Secretary Shringla meets French Ambassador, discusses Indo-French partnership

The 15-month-old Madhya Pradesh government plunged into crisis on Monday with the shock rebellion of Congress general secretary Jyotiraditya Scindia and his faction. Congress is making all attempts to negotiate a compromise with Scindia.

MP Political Drama: Cong leader Scindia switiching loyalties to BJP?

Pushpam Priya Choudhary, the daughter of former Janata Dal-United MLC Vinod Chaudhary has declared herself as the "Chief Ministerial candidate" for the Assembly elections in Bihar.

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Priya, who belongs to Darbhanga but lives in London, announced the same in full-page advertisements which appeared in several Hindi and English newspapers in Bihar on Sunday.

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The advertisement mentioned her as president, Plurals, and the CM Candidate, Bihar. Currently, Bihar is ruled by BJP-JDU-LJP coalition headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.&nbsp;

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Pushpam Priya Choudhary, the daughter of former Janata Dal-United MLC Vinod Chaudhary has declared herself as the "Chief Ministerial candidate" for the Assembly elections in Bihar.

Pushpam Priya Choudhary, the daughter of former Janata Dal-United MLC Vinod Chaudhary has declared herself as the "Chief Ministerial candidate" for the Assembly elections in Bihar. Also read: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar re-elected as JDU president unopposed Priya, who belongs to Darbhanga but lives in London, announced the same in full-page advertisements which appeared in several Hindi and English newspapers in Bihar on Sunday. Also read: Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Modi refuses to answer questions on deaths due to Encephalitis in conference The advertisement mentioned her as president, Plurals, and the CM Candidate, Bihar. Currently, Bihar is ruled by BJP-JDU-LJP coalition headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Also read: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar defends President's rule in Maharashtra

London-based woman declares herself 'CM candidate' for Bihar Assembly polls

A couple of days back, we told you the story of Abdullah — a 7-year-old boy from Hyderabad who has been diagnosed with 3rd stage cancer.

As you might remember, Abdullah is an ardent fan of Dubai's crown prince — his Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum.

He wanted to meet his idol more than anything else in the world. And true to his nature — the crown prince has fulfilled Abdullah's greatest desire.

As sheikh Hamdan embraced young Abdullah in a bear hug — it was truly a moment of joy.

Crown prince: How is everything, Abdullah? 
Abdullah: Fine 
Crown prince: you're looking good.&nbsp;

For the 7-year-old, the meeting could not have been more special. Abdullah suffers from stage 3 cancer. It was his wish to meet the crown prince of Dubai. His hero and role model whom he followed on youtube and Instagram.

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From adventure sports to poetry, Sheikh Hamdan is a prince of many accomplishments and millions of followers all over the world.

But what makes him truly loved is gestures like these. Granting a little boy’s request who came from India to see him. The trip was worth the effort.

Sheikh Hamdan, known to his fans as fazza, hosted Abdullah and his family, clicked pictures with them. Inquired about Abdullah's treatment and asked his parents to stay positive.

The crown prince also had some fun with Abdullah's younger brother.

For Abdullah — this was a dream come true. He later told his mother that he was even more impressed with the crown prince after meeting him.

And that he had fallen in love with the crown prince's voice. The family presented Sheikh Hamdan with a portrait and a golden replica of the iconic Charminar.

To Abdullah's absolute delight, he was also given a tour of the crown prince’s stables. He saw the royal elephants and giraffes.

The prince’s love for pets — especially horses, is something that Abdullah admires a lot. Abdullah's love for the crown prince is much more than just fandom.

During chemotherapy, his parents used Sheikh Hamdan's name to divert Abdullah's mind from the pain. Those close to him, talk highly of the crown prince's kind nature. And with this gesture — he has once again re-affirmed the same.

Not everyone has the power to enrich someone else's life. But if you are lucky enough to be in such a position — make sure you don't let the opportunity pass.

A couple of days back, we told you the story of Abdullah — a 7-year-old boy from Hyderabad who has been diagnosed with 3rd stage cancer. As you might remember, Abdullah is an ardent fan of Dubai's crown prince — his Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum.

A couple of days back, we told you the story of Abdullah — a 7-year-old boy from Hyderabad who has been diagnosed with 3rd stage cancer. As you might remember, Abdullah is an ardent fan of Dubai's crown prince — his Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammad bin Rashid al Maktoum. He wanted to meet his idol more than anything else in the world. And true to his nature — the crown prince has fulfilled Abdullah's greatest desire. As sheikh Hamdan embraced young Abdullah in a bear hug — it was truly a moment of joy. Crown prince: How is everything, Abdullah? Abdullah: Fine Crown prince: you're looking good. For the 7-year-old, the meeting could not have been more special. Abdullah suffers from stage 3 cancer. It was his wish to meet the crown prince of Dubai. His hero and role model whom he followed on youtube and Instagram. Dubai Crown Prince @HamdanMohammed fulfils the wish of 7-year-old from Hyderabad in India The prince is the role model of the Indian child who is suffering from cancer pic.twitter.com/EbMuxKZlVK — WION (@WIONews) March 8, 2020 × From adventure sports to poetry, Sheikh Hamdan is a prince of many accomplishments and millions of followers all over the world. But what makes him truly loved is gestures like these. Granting a little boy’s request who came from India to see him. The trip was worth the effort. Sheikh Hamdan, known to his fans as fazza, hosted Abdullah and his family, clicked pictures with them. Inquired about Abdullah's treatment and asked his parents to stay positive. The crown prince also had some fun with Abdullah's younger brother. For Abdullah — this was a dream come true. He later told his mother that he was even more impressed with the crown prince after meeting him. And that he had fallen in love with the crown prince's voice. The family presented Sheikh Hamdan with a portrait and a golden replica of the iconic Charminar. To Abdullah's absolute delight, he was also given a tour of the crown prince’s stables. He saw the royal elephants and giraffes. The prince’s love for pets — especially horses, is something that Abdullah admires a lot. Abdullah's love for the crown prince is much more than just fandom. During chemotherapy, his parents used Sheikh Hamdan's name to divert Abdullah's mind from the pain. Those close to him, talk highly of the crown prince's kind nature. And with this gesture — he has once again re-affirmed the same. Not everyone has the power to enrich someone else's life. But if you are lucky enough to be in such a position — make sure you don't let the opportunity pass.

Cancer-stricken 7-year-old Hyderabad boy Abdullah meets Dubai Crown Prince

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath was on Monday engaged in troubleshooting after several lawmakers, including ministers, supporting Jyotiraditya Scindia flew to Bengaluru amid intensified factionalism in the ruling party ahead of Rajya Sabha polls.

As his government appeared to be on a sticky wicket, Kamal Nath, who met Congress president Sonia Gandhi in Delhi to discuss the political situation as well as nominees for the Rajya Sabha election, cut short his visit and returned to Bhopal on Monday night, where he went into a huddle with Digvijay Singh and other senior leaders at his residence, before calling a cabinet meeting at around 10 pm.

The BJP, meanwhile, called a meeting of its MLAs on Tuesday, where sources said Shivraj Singh Chouhan may be elected as the leader of the legislature party.

The rumblings in the Congress had started last week when it had accused the BJP of trying to topple its government after 10 MLAs of the ruling party and those of its allies travelled to Haryana, though the BJP had denied the charge.

Of them, eight had come back and many of them wanted ministerial berths, according to sources. However, two Congress MLAs have not yet returned.

To add to the woes of the party, Scindia and at least 17 MLAs, believed to be supporting him, suddenly became 'incommunicado' on Monday, leading to intense speculation.

Scindia and Nath have fallen out over the post of the state Congress president, which is currently held by the chief minister.

While calls made to Scindia by PTI remained unanswered, mobile phones of at least six ministers who are supporters of the Guna royal are switched off.

The ministers whose mobile phones were switched off were health minister Tulsi Silavat, labour minister Mahendra Singh Sisodia, transport minister Govind Singh Rajput, women and child development minister Imarti Devi, food and civil supplies minister Pradyumna Singh Tomar and school education minister Dr Prabhura Choudhary.

Sources said several legislators, including a few ministers, arrived in Bengaluru by chartered flights and were staying at an undisclosed location.

"It is a fight for the survival of Scindia now. It is a do or die battle for Scindia and his group which is being sidelined," a source close to the scion of erstwhile Gwalior kingdom said.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath was on Monday engaged in troubleshooting after several lawmakers, including ministers, supporting Jyotiraditya Scindia flew to Bengaluru amid intensified factionalism in the ruling party ahead of Rajya Sabha polls.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath was on Monday engaged in troubleshooting after several lawmakers, including ministers, supporting Jyotiraditya Scindia flew to Bengaluru amid intensified factionalism in the ruling party ahead of Rajya Sabha polls. As his government appeared to be on a sticky wicket, Kamal Nath, who met Congress president Sonia Gandhi in Delhi to discuss the political situation as well as nominees for the Rajya Sabha election, cut short his visit and returned to Bhopal on Monday night, where he went into a huddle with Digvijay Singh and other senior leaders at his residence, before calling a cabinet meeting at around 10 pm. The BJP, meanwhile, called a meeting of its MLAs on Tuesday, where sources said Shivraj Singh Chouhan may be elected as the leader of the legislature party. The rumblings in the Congress had started last week when it had accused the BJP of trying to topple its government after 10 MLAs of the ruling party and those of its allies travelled to Haryana, though the BJP had denied the charge. Of them, eight had come back and many of them wanted ministerial berths, according to sources. However, two Congress MLAs have not yet returned. To add to the woes of the party, Scindia and at least 17 MLAs, believed to be supporting him, suddenly became 'incommunicado' on Monday, leading to intense speculation. Scindia and Nath have fallen out over the post of the state Congress president, which is currently held by the chief minister. While calls made to Scindia by PTI remained unanswered, mobile phones of at least six ministers who are supporters of the Guna royal are switched off. The ministers whose mobile phones were switched off were health minister Tulsi Silavat, labour minister Mahendra Singh Sisodia, transport minister Govind Singh Rajput, women and child development minister Imarti Devi, food and civil supplies minister Pradyumna Singh Tomar and school education minister Dr Prabhura Choudhary. Sources said several legislators, including a few ministers, arrived in Bengaluru by chartered flights and were staying at an undisclosed location. "It is a fight for the survival of Scindia now. It is a do or die battle for Scindia and his group which is being sidelined," a source close to the scion of erstwhile Gwalior kingdom said.

Scindia, supporting MLAs go 'incommunicado' as factional fighting intensifies in Congress in MP

India now has more than 40 confirmed cases of the Wuhan Coronavirus. This report brings you the latest updates on the outbreak.

Wuhan Coronavirus: More than 40 cases in India | Gravitas

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday made a surprise visit to Kashmir where he met parents of those students who are stranded in Iran amid Coronavirus outbreak.&nbsp;

This is the first visit to the state by the minister after he took charge of the EAM.&nbsp;

Jaishankar's landed at Srinagar airport in the morning and directly went to meet the family members and assured them of the safe return of their wards.

"The minister assured us that students will be brought back safely but we are worried about our children," a parent told WION after meeting the minister.&nbsp;

He said the minister told them the priority is to bring back pilgrims and then the students.

Around a hundred parents from different districts of the valley had arrived to meet the minister. The meeting lasted for an hour after which he went to the regional passport office in Srinagar where he, according to sources, directed the officials to help the stranded with passport issues.

"We have requested the minister to take all the necessary precautions to bring them (students) back soon. The virus is spreading fast, so we are worried," said Nazir Ahmad, whose ward is studying in Iran.

The parents also raised the demand to increase the medical screening centres, so that the evacuation is timely.

Iran has reported 49 new deaths from novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours. This has taken the death toll in the Islamic Republic to 194 with 6,566 confirmed cases. 
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India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday made a surprise visit to Kashmir where he met parents of those students who are stranded in Iran amid Coronavirus outbreak.

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday made a surprise visit to Kashmir where he met parents of those students who are stranded in Iran amid Coronavirus outbreak. This is the first visit to the state by the minister after he took charge of the EAM. Jaishankar's landed at Srinagar airport in the morning and directly went to meet the family members and assured them of the safe return of their wards. "The minister assured us that students will be brought back safely but we are worried about our children," a parent told WION after meeting the minister. He said the minister told them the priority is to bring back pilgrims and then the students. Around a hundred parents from different districts of the valley had arrived to meet the minister. The meeting lasted for an hour after which he went to the regional passport office in Srinagar where he, according to sources, directed the officials to help the stranded with passport issues. "We have requested the minister to take all the necessary precautions to bring them (students) back soon. The virus is spreading fast, so we are worried," said Nazir Ahmad, whose ward is studying in Iran. The parents also raised the demand to increase the medical screening centres, so that the evacuation is timely. Iran has reported 49 new deaths from novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours. This has taken the death toll in the Islamic Republic to 194 with 6,566 confirmed cases.

EAM Jaishankar visits Kashmir, meets parents of students stranded in Iran

As the world celebrated Women’s day this weekend, a group of men and women at the Army Officers Training Academy, Chennai were cherishing the completion of their 11-month rigorous training.

As the world celebrated Women’s day this weekend, a group of men and women at the Army Officers Training Academy, Chennai were cherishing the completion of their 11-month rigorous training. At the spectacular Passing out Parade, 167 Indian and 11 foreign cadets were commissioned as officers into the Indian and their respective foreign Armies. There were 136 Gentlemen cadets and 31 Lady cadets who passed out of the Academy, in addition to 11 cadets from friendly foreign countries such as Bhutan, Fiji and Papua New Guinea. The parade was reviewed by Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff. Among the commissioned officers were Veer Naris (martyr's wife ) and various other pathbreakers who have overcome challenges and left behind comfortable jobs to don the Olive greens in service of the nation. On the process of making provisions for Veer Naris to join the Army, Lt Gen A. Arun, the Chief Instructor of OTA Chennai told WION, “This is not a college or an academy. This is life. This is a life which you join and as co-travellers within the Army, we do not let go even if you fall, stumble or pass away. It is the strongest piece of thread that binds the fabric that is the Army. There is constant encouragement for a martyr’s spouse to join the Army. It starts with counselling, then the lady herself has to choose and we facilitate the choice. But still, not everyone makes it, however, we encourage them to make it.” “For the Veer Naris there is no dispensation in the standards to be achieved, except for the age criteria which is relaxed for them. Most of them are elder than the other ladies and gentlemen in their batch, but there is no difference in the standards they have achieved. We don’t let go of our families”, he added. WION spoke to some of these inspiring people to understand their journey: Lieutenant Aahana, Wife of Late Major Arvind Bazala, 74 Armored, Army Aviation “I got married in 2015 to an Army Officer… But unfortunately, I lost him in a chopper crash, he was an Army Aviator. Being a Fuji wife I decided to take the legacy ahead. I did my SSB exam, cleared it and came here and did a year of gruelling training and have enjoyed it. Today I am here as a commissioned officer, to live the dreams of my husband personally and professionally. If something happens to you, take it positively and take its with a strong head. Be a strong-headed woman always, whatever situation you are facing make it a strength and move ahead in life. Remember your loved ones with a smile, as I remember my husband with a smile, as Major Arvind Bazala. It is a tribute to him” Lieutenant Gauri Prasad Mahadik, Wife of Late Major Prasad Ganesh Mahadik “My dream was never to join the forces, I always wanted to be an officers wife. 30th Dec 2017 when I lost my husband, after 10 days, it was very difficult for me. I was clueless, what was going to be my life without him. Being a working woman in Mumbai and staying alone. I said no, but he always wanted me to be happy always. My motivation was to continue and join the forces. Finally, I’m here wearing his stars they are his stars only. My family was very supportive, initially, my mother and mother in law were a little sceptical.. but they accepted for my happiness. For the next generation who will be joining, this is the best profession and if you want to serve the country come ahead do your training, be physically fit and just have a great career. For me its not a profession or a career as such. But today I have done it” Lieutenant Ipupu Mena, second-ever woman cadet from Arunachal Pradesh “When I first dreamt of joining the Army it was an impossible dream for me. But I never stopped dreaming and I worked hard for it. I didn’t have much people to guide me. But now that I’m here and have achieved it, I’ll give my best to serve the country and the organization. I’m happy as my parents are really proud of what I’ve done. Also I’m glad that I’ll be able to help all the people out there in my state who want to join the army and be a guiding light for them. Mostly my people don’t know much about the Army. Even though young kids have a feeling about joining the Army they weren’t open about it and didn’t know how to join. Looking at me they are inspired and they are thinking about it as a possible dream. I will be helping them in every way that I can to help them serve the country” Lieutenant Naveen Udameshi, former wiring harness engineer, Mercedes Benz I used to work for Mercedes Benz Research and development as a wiring harness engineer. I had worked there for over two and a half years. People ask me why did you join the Army by leaving behind an illustrious and luxurious career when you had a good package and could go to Germany for work. But there was something that was pulling me towards the Indian Army. The passion and feeling that you get from serving your country and commanding your men, it doesn’t measure up to the luxury or the money that you get in the corporate sector. We as Army guys sleep peacefully as we have done something that benefits our citizens, be it a rescue during a natural disaster or fighting a war. I had done eight SSB attempts and this was my last attempt, once I Cleared I didn’t think twice and even my company supported me well and here I am getting commissioned.

Chennai: Martyr’s spouse among others join Indian Army as officers 

Drill, weapons training and exhaustive physical exercises. This is the life for 100 young girls who are undergoing training to become India’s First Women Military Police Soldiers.

Training of first batch of 100 women for induction into military police begins

Indian Air Force's C-17 Globalmaster has left for Iran to evacuate Indian stranded in the country as the coronavirus pandemic spreads in the west Asian country. The plane with 14 Air Force officers and four medical staff is led by Wing Commander Karan Kapoor and will be landing in the Iranian capital at 2 am IST.&nbsp;

While no details have been given on how many Indians will be brought back, the number could be 100 or more.&nbsp;

The C17 leaves Tehran at 4 am IST and reaches India at 9 am IST on Tuesday.&nbsp;

This is the second time C17 is being sent to evacuate Indians this year.&nbsp;In February end, India had sent C17 to evacuate Indians from Wuhan, China.

Sources said, more sorties of IAF can be expected to evacuate Indian citizens in coming days.&nbsp;

India will be evacuating its pilgrims first from Iran, followed by students stranded in the country in the backdrop of coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;

New Delhi has also set up a medical screening centre in the central Iranian city of Qom, which is the worst impacted by the pandemic.&nbsp;

The Indian government is negotiating with the Iranian government to establish more screening centres in other cities of Iran.

Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with parents of stranded Indian students in Srinagar and assured that the Indian government is doing its best to bring them back.

The Indian govt will be facilitating the return via normal civil aviation channels by resuming and rearranging flights and medical screening before leaving Iran. Currently, there are no direct flights between India and Iran as the flight operation stands cancelled due to coronavirus epidemic.

Iran evacuated 215 of its citizens from India. A flight from Iran arrived in India on Saturday carrying swab samples of 180 Indians. The samples are being tested at a laboratory in AIIMS. Six scientists from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) are stationed in Iran.

Indian Air Force's C-17 Globalmaster has left for Iran to evacuate Indian stranded in the country as the coronavirus pandemic spreads in the west Asian country. The plane with 14 Air Force officers and four medical staff is led by Wing Commander Karan Kapoor and will be landing in the Iranian capital at 2 am IST.

Indian Air Force's C-17 Globalmaster has left for Iran to evacuate Indian stranded in the country as the coronavirus pandemic spreads in the west Asian country. The plane with 14 Air Force officers and four medical staff is led by Wing Commander Karan Kapoor and will be landing in the Iranian capital at 2 am IST. While no details have been given on how many Indians will be brought back, the number could be 100 or more. The C17 leaves Tehran at 4 am IST and reaches India at 9 am IST on Tuesday. This is the second time C17 is being sent to evacuate Indians this year. In February end, India had sent C17 to evacuate Indians from Wuhan, China. Sources said, more sorties of IAF can be expected to evacuate Indian citizens in coming days. India will be evacuating its pilgrims first from Iran, followed by students stranded in the country in the backdrop of coronavirus pandemic. New Delhi has also set up a medical screening centre in the central Iranian city of Qom, which is the worst impacted by the pandemic. The Indian government is negotiating with the Iranian government to establish more screening centres in other cities of Iran. Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with parents of stranded Indian students in Srinagar and assured that the Indian government is doing its best to bring them back. The Indian govt will be facilitating the return via normal civil aviation channels by resuming and rearranging flights and medical screening before leaving Iran. Currently, there are no direct flights between India and Iran as the flight operation stands cancelled due to coronavirus epidemic. Iran evacuated 215 of its citizens from India. A flight from Iran arrived in India on Saturday carrying swab samples of 180 Indians. The samples are being tested at a laboratory in AIIMS. Six scientists from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) are stationed in Iran.

COVID-19: IAF's C-17 departs for Iran to evacuate stranded Indians  

Two persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Punjab and Karnataka on Monday, taking the total number of coronavirus cases in India to 45.

The Punjab man had recently travelled to Italy - a nation battling with the outbreak of coronavirus. Over 366 people have died and at least 7,000 have been affected by the virus in Italy.

"The man who returned to Amritsar by an Air India flight from Milan in Italy has tested positive for coronavirus. He had landed at Amritsar International Airport via Delhi on March 4 along with his two other family members," Punjab Principal Secretary (Health) Anurag Aggarwal said.

The patient is a resident of Hoshiarpur, he said, adding he was tracked at the Amritsar airport and got admitted to a government hospital in Amritsar.

Meanwhile, a techie who returned to Bengaluru from the US via Dubai on March 1, tested positive for Covid-19 today.

"He came to Bengaluru via Dubai at 8.30am on March 1. On March 2,3 &amp; 4 he has not displayed symptoms and went to his office and was with his family. On March 5 he started displaying symptoms and went to a private hospital OPD," said Dr K Sudhakar, Medical Education Minister, Karnataka.

Apart from the techie, his wife, 13-yr-old child and driver have also been placed under observation, he added. &nbsp;

At least, 982 patients are currently under observation in Karnataka out of which 266 patients have completed 28 days of observation.&nbsp;

Two persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Punjab and Karnataka on Monday, taking the total number of coronavirus cases in India to 45. The Punjab man had recently travelled to Italy - a nation battling with the outbreak of coronavirus.

Two persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Punjab and Karnataka on Monday, taking the total number of coronavirus cases in India to 45. The Punjab man had recently travelled to Italy - a nation battling with the outbreak of coronavirus. Over 366 people have died and at least 7,000 have been affected by the virus in Italy. "The man who returned to Amritsar by an Air India flight from Milan in Italy has tested positive for coronavirus. He had landed at Amritsar International Airport via Delhi on March 4 along with his two other family members," Punjab Principal Secretary (Health) Anurag Aggarwal said. The patient is a resident of Hoshiarpur, he said, adding he was tracked at the Amritsar airport and got admitted to a government hospital in Amritsar. Meanwhile, a techie who returned to Bengaluru from the US via Dubai on March 1, tested positive for Covid-19 today. "He came to Bengaluru via Dubai at 8.30am on March 1. On March 2,3 & 4 he has not displayed symptoms and went to his office and was with his family. On March 5 he started displaying symptoms and went to a private hospital OPD," said Dr K Sudhakar, Medical Education Minister, Karnataka. Apart from the techie, his wife, 13-yr-old child and driver have also been placed under observation, he added. At least, 982 patients are currently under observation in Karnataka out of which 266 patients have completed 28 days of observation.

Two test positive for COVID-19 in Punjab and Karnataka, total cases in India rise to 45 

India's IT city of Bengaluru in the South Indian state of Karnataka registered its first case of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-number-of-confirmed-cases-soar-to-43-new-cases-from-up-delhi-jammu-kerala-285216">coronavirus</a> on Monday.&nbsp;

The patient, a techie, had returned to the city from USA, via Dubai, on March 1. On March 4, he started displaying symptoms of Covid-19 infection and was admitted to a government&nbsp;hospital. It was only on March 9 that his samples tested positive for Covid-19.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/coronavirus-outbreak-iafs-c-17-globemaster-transport-aircraft-to-leave-for-iran-to-bring-back-indians-285287">Also Read: IAF's C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft to leave for Iran to bring back Indians&nbsp;</a>

"He came to Bengaluru via Dubai at 8.30am on March 1. On March 2,3 &amp; 4 he has not displayed symptoms and went to his office and was with his family. On March 5 he started displaying symptoms and went to a private hospital OPD," said Dr K Sudhakar, Medical Education Minister, Karnataka. &nbsp; 
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"He then went to the government hospital where all tests were conducted. We conducted tests on him for two days and today it has been confirmed that he is infected with novel coronavirus. This is the first case in Bengaluru. The patient is stable now," Dr K Sudhakar added. &nbsp;

Apart from the techie, his wife, 13-yr-old child and driver have also been placed under observation.&nbsp;

His co-passengers in the flight have also been identified and are being quarantined. The techie had travelled from Austin, Texas to New York on February 28, following which he flew to Dubai on Feb 29.&nbsp;

He landed in Bengaluru on March 1 onboard an Emirates flight. In all, at least 2,600 people are believed to have come in contact with the infected techie.&nbsp;

At least, 982 patients are currently under observation in Karnataka out of which 266 patients have completed 28 days of observation.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, seven hundred patients are under home quarantine and twelve have been placed in hospital isolation While 364 results have so far turned negative, the techie has become the first in the state to test positive for the virus.&nbsp;

Another Bengaluru techie based in Hyderabad was tested positive for the virus on March 2.&nbsp;

The Karnataka government has also suspended classes for students until class 5 until further notice in view of the virus outbreak. The ban on classes that was until Monday morning restricted to pre-primary classes was extended to students until class 5.

Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has so far screened 61,585 passengers. However, the blanket adult screening started only on March 5.

India's IT city of Bengaluru in the South Indian state of Karnataka registered its first case of coronavirus on Monday. The patient, a techie, had returned to the city from USA, via Dubai, on March 1.

India's IT city of Bengaluru in the South Indian state of Karnataka registered its first case of coronavirus on Monday. The patient, a techie, had returned to the city from USA, via Dubai, on March 1. On March 4, he started displaying symptoms of Covid-19 infection and was admitted to a government hospital. It was only on March 9 that his samples tested positive for Covid-19. Also Read: IAF's C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft to leave for Iran to bring back Indians "He came to Bengaluru via Dubai at 8.30am on March 1. On March 2,3 & 4 he has not displayed symptoms and went to his office and was with his family. On March 5 he started displaying symptoms and went to a private hospital OPD," said Dr K Sudhakar, Medical Education Minister, Karnataka. "He then went to the government hospital where all tests were conducted. We conducted tests on him for two days and today it has been confirmed that he is infected with novel coronavirus. This is the first case in Bengaluru. The patient is stable now," Dr K Sudhakar added. Apart from the techie, his wife, 13-yr-old child and driver have also been placed under observation. His co-passengers in the flight have also been identified and are being quarantined. The techie had travelled from Austin, Texas to New York on February 28, following which he flew to Dubai on Feb 29. He landed in Bengaluru on March 1 onboard an Emirates flight. In all, at least 2,600 people are believed to have come in contact with the infected techie. At least, 982 patients are currently under observation in Karnataka out of which 266 patients have completed 28 days of observation. Meanwhile, seven hundred patients are under home quarantine and twelve have been placed in hospital isolation While 364 results have so far turned negative, the techie has become the first in the state to test positive for the virus. Another Bengaluru techie based in Hyderabad was tested positive for the virus on March 2. The Karnataka government has also suspended classes for students until class 5 until further notice in view of the virus outbreak. The ban on classes that was until Monday morning restricted to pre-primary classes was extended to students until class 5. Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has so far screened 61,585 passengers. However, the blanket adult screening started only on March 5.

Bengaluru in Karnataka records first coronavirus case

Five of a family tested positive for coronavirus in Kerala, taking the total number of affected people in the country to 39.

Coronavirus cases rise to 39 as 5 found infected in Kerala

After the SARS-like coronavirus spread to multiple countries, China on Monday said it was "responding actively" and had made "strict prevention and control plans".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sars-like-virus-spreading-across-china-amid-140-new-cases-third-death-275342">Also read: SARS-like virus spreading across China amid 140 new cases, third death</a>

"China has adopted a serious, careful and professional attitude since the beginning of the epidemic. China has been responding actively, and made strict prevention and control plans. China has also done all it can to treat the patients and has well managed those who have been in close contact with the patients," China's foreign ministry Geng Shuang spokesman said.

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The foreign ministry spokesman asserted that&nbsp;China had shared information on the epidemic situation with the World Health Organization including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.&nbsp;

After the novel coronavirus infection (2019-nCoV) was detected last month in Wuhan, a third death was reported last Saturday. The virus has now spread to other Chinese cities namely&nbsp;Beijing and Shenzhen.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/tracking-chinas-sars-like-coronavirus-275537">In Pics:&nbsp;Tracking China's SARS-like coronavirus</a>

"After receiving notifications of relevant cases from relevant countries, China attached great importance to strengthening cooperation with them to tackle the epidemic and maintained close communication with all parties through bilateral and multilateral channels," the foreign ministry said.

China's President Xi Jinping speaking to state broadcaster CCTV said the new virus needed to be "resolutely contained"

"The safety of people's lives and their physical health should be given top priority", the Chinese president said.

Meanwhile, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission said 136 new cases of pneumonia caused by the coronavirus strain had been found in the city.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-reports-new-cases-in-wuhan-virus-outbreak-275016">Also read: China reports new cases in Wuhan virus outbreak</a>

The strain of pneumonia outbreak spreading in the Chinese cities of Wuhan and Shenzhen has added a new nationality to its&nbsp;list of infected individuals - a 45-year-old Indian school teacher, who is undergoing treatment for the mysterious SARS-like coronavirus.

Doctors on Monday confirmed that she was suffering from the virus and is being treated for the same. The patient - Preeti Maheshwari - is a teacher at an international school in Shenzhen.

First discovered in the central city of Wuhan, the coronavirus strain has caused alarm due to its connection to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome(SARS), which had&nbsp;a kill count of around 650 people across mainland China and Hongkong in 2002-2003.

Serving as a major transport hub, Wuhan has 11 million inhabitants and sees hundreds of millions more during the Lunar New Year, when people travel across the country to visit family.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-warns-hospitals-worldwide-as-new-china-coronavirus-may-spread-further-274255">Also read: WHO warns hospitals worldwide over further spread of China's coronavirus</a> 
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Following a second death due to the outbreak of the new strain, India issued an advisory on Friday to its nationals visiting China. "An infection with a novel coronavirus has been reported from China. As of 11th January 2020, 41 confirmed cases have been reported so far." it said. 
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Wuhan city's medical colleges have a&nbsp;population of over 500 Indian medical students, most of whom have left for home during the Chinese New Year holidays. Authorities have stated that Wuhan will continue to expand the search area, identify suspected cases and conduct sampling tests.

After the SARS-like coronavirus spread to multiple countries, China on Monday said it was "responding actively" and had made "strict prevention and control plans".

After the SARS-like coronavirus spread to multiple countries, China on Monday said it was "responding actively" and had made "strict prevention and control plans". Also read: SARS-like virus spreading across China amid 140 new cases, third death "China has adopted a serious, careful and professional attitude since the beginning of the epidemic. China has been responding actively, and made strict prevention and control plans. China has also done all it can to treat the patients and has well managed those who have been in close contact with the patients," China's foreign ministry Geng Shuang spokesman said. Watch Video: The foreign ministry spokesman asserted that China had shared information on the epidemic situation with the World Health Organization including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. After the novel coronavirus infection (2019-nCoV) was detected last month in Wuhan, a third death was reported last Saturday. The virus has now spread to other Chinese cities namely Beijing and Shenzhen. In Pics: Tracking China's SARS-like coronavirus "After receiving notifications of relevant cases from relevant countries, China attached great importance to strengthening cooperation with them to tackle the epidemic and maintained close communication with all parties through bilateral and multilateral channels," the foreign ministry said. China's President Xi Jinping speaking to state broadcaster CCTV said the new virus needed to be "resolutely contained" "The safety of people's lives and their physical health should be given top priority", the Chinese president said. Meanwhile, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission said 136 new cases of pneumonia caused by the coronavirus strain had been found in the city. Also read: China reports new cases in Wuhan virus outbreak The strain of pneumonia outbreak spreading in the Chinese cities of Wuhan and Shenzhen has added a new nationality to its list of infected individuals - a 45-year-old Indian school teacher, who is undergoing treatment for the mysterious SARS-like coronavirus. Doctors on Monday confirmed that she was suffering from the virus and is being treated for the same. The patient - Preeti Maheshwari - is a teacher at an international school in Shenzhen. First discovered in the central city of Wuhan, the coronavirus strain has caused alarm due to its connection to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome(SARS), which had a kill count of around 650 people across mainland China and Hongkong in 2002-2003. Serving as a major transport hub, Wuhan has 11 million inhabitants and sees hundreds of millions more during the Lunar New Year, when people travel across the country to visit family. Also read: WHO warns hospitals worldwide over further spread of China's coronavirus Following a second death due to the outbreak of the new strain, India issued an advisory on Friday to its nationals visiting China. "An infection with a novel coronavirus has been reported from China. As of 11th January 2020, 41 confirmed cases have been reported so far." it said. Wuhan city's medical colleges have a population of over 500 Indian medical students, most of whom have left for home during the Chinese New Year holidays. Authorities have stated that Wuhan will continue to expand the search area, identify suspected cases and conduct sampling tests.

Responding actively, made strict prevention plan: China on spread of SARS-like coronavirus

India's most affluent 1 per cent control four-times the riches held by 953 million individuals who establish the last 70 per cent of India's populace, though the total wealth of all Indian tycoons are more than the full-year budget, stated a new study on Monday.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/2153-billionaires-have-more-money-than-46-billion-people-combined-oxfam-275420">Also read: 2,153 billionaires have more money than 4.6 billion people combined — Oxfam</a> 
 
Rights group <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/oxfam-says-former-haiti-director-admitted-hiring-sex-workers-33343">Oxfam</a> released a study 'Time to Care' ahead of the 50th Annual meeting of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-ranks-110th-among-141-countries-on-wefs-global-competitiveness-index-255199">World Economic Forum</a> (WEF). Citing research from the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/world-bank-slashes-global-growth-forecast-amid-deepening-us-china-trade-conflict-224398">World Bank</a>, the report further states that reducing inequality has a more pronounced effect on lowering extreme poverty than economic growth, saying that "Analysis indicates if countries were to reduce income inequality by 1 percent each year, 100 million people would be saved from extreme poverty by 2030."

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/world-economic-forums-global-gender-gap-index-india-slips-to-112th-rank-268698">World Economic Forum’s Global Gender gap index: India slips to 112th rank</a>

As per the report, global inequality is entrenched and vast, with the number of billionaires doubling in the last decade despite a decrease in their combined wealth in the last year. "The gap between rich and poor cannot be resolved without deliberate inequality-busting policies and too few governments are committed to these," said Oxfam India CEO Amitabh Behar.

The issues of income and gender inequality are expected to figure prominently in discussions at the five-day WEF summit, starting on Monday. The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-to-be-riskier-place-in-2018-world-economic-forum-29875">Annual Global Risk Report</a> warns that downward pressure on the global economy from the macroeconomic fragilities continued to intensify in 2019.

Concerns about inequality root from social unrest in almost every continent, though the catalyst may not always be the same such as corruption, constitutional breaches or the rise in prices for basic services and good, the WEF report claimed.

Although global inequality has declined over the past three decades, domestic income inequality has risen in many nations, particularly in advanced economies, reaching historic highs in some, according to the Global Risks Report.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-richest-1-get-richer-by-39-in-2018-just-3-rise-for-bottom-half-oxfam-191688">Wealth of 9 richest Indians equal to poorer 50% of population: Oxfam</a>

Oxfam report further stated that "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/more-girls-die-under-age-five-in-countries-with-high-gender-inequality-174574">sexist</a>" economies are fuelling the inequality crisis by enabling the wealthy elite to accumulate vast fortunes at the expense of the common man, particularly poor women and girls. As far as India is concerned, Oxfam claims that the combined wealth of 63 billionaires is higher than the Union Budget of India for the fiscal year 2018-19, rated at 24,42,200 crore.

According to the report, a female domestic worker would need 22,277 years to earn the same amount the top CEO of a technology earns in a year. With earnings pegged at Rs.106 per second, a tech CEO stands to make more in 10 minutes than what a domestic worker would make in a year. Women and girls put in 3.26 billion hours of unpaid care work every day - a contribution to the Indian economy of at least Rs. 19 lakh crore a year, 20 times the entire education budget of India for 2019 (Rs. 93,000 crores).

The report also claims that direct public investments in the care economy of 2 per cent of the GDP could potentially create 11 million new jobs, compensating for the 11 million jobs lost in 2018.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unpaid-work-done-by-women-globally-worth-43-times-apples-annual-turnover-oxfam-191775">Unpaid work done by women globally worth 43-times Apple's annual turnover: Oxfam</a>

Mr Behar stated, "unpaid care work is the 'hidden engine' that keeps the wheels of our economies, businesses and societies moving. It is driven by women who often have little time to get an education, earn a decent living or have a say in how our societies are run, and who are therefore trapped at the bottom of the economy."

Oxfam accused governments of failing to collect revenues that could help lift the responsibility of care from women, tackling poverty and inequality and under-taxing the wealthiest individuals and corporations.

Governments are also underfunding vital public services and infrastructure that could help reduce the workload of this demographic, the report said. As per the global survey, 22 richest men in the world have more wealth than all the women in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-attacks-on-people-and-livestock-tanzania-will-relocate-36-serengeti-lions-275220">Africa</a>.

Women and girls undertake 12.5 billion hours of unpaid care work every single day, which contributes to the global economy of at least USD 10.8 trillion a year - three times the size of the global tech industry. If the richest were to pay 0.5 per cent of extra tax on their wealth over the next 10 years, it would equal the investment needed to create 117 million jobs in sectors such as child care, education, health and elderly care.

Prioritising care as much as other sectors is a must for governments to build economies that work for everyone, not just a fortunate few, Mr Behar said. Oxfam claims that its calculations are based on the latest data sources available, citing research from the Credit Suisse Research Institute's Global Wealth Databook 2019 and Forbes 2019 Billionaires List.

India's most affluent 1 per cent control four-times the riches held by 953 million individuals who establish the last 70 per cent of India's populace, though the total wealth of all Indian tycoons are more than the full-year budget, stated a new study on Monday.

India's most affluent 1 per cent control four-times the riches held by 953 million individuals who establish the last 70 per cent of India's populace, though the total wealth of all Indian tycoons are more than the full-year budget, stated a new study on Monday. Also read: 2,153 billionaires have more money than 4.6 billion people combined — Oxfam Rights group Oxfam released a study 'Time to Care' ahead of the 50th Annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Citing research from the World Bank, the report further states that reducing inequality has a more pronounced effect on lowering extreme poverty than economic growth, saying that "Analysis indicates if countries were to reduce income inequality by 1 percent each year, 100 million people would be saved from extreme poverty by 2030." Also read: World Economic Forum’s Global Gender gap index: India slips to 112th rank As per the report, global inequality is entrenched and vast, with the number of billionaires doubling in the last decade despite a decrease in their combined wealth in the last year. "The gap between rich and poor cannot be resolved without deliberate inequality-busting policies and too few governments are committed to these," said Oxfam India CEO Amitabh Behar. The issues of income and gender inequality are expected to figure prominently in discussions at the five-day WEF summit, starting on Monday. The Annual Global Risk Report warns that downward pressure on the global economy from the macroeconomic fragilities continued to intensify in 2019. Concerns about inequality root from social unrest in almost every continent, though the catalyst may not always be the same such as corruption, constitutional breaches or the rise in prices for basic services and good, the WEF report claimed. Although global inequality has declined over the past three decades, domestic income inequality has risen in many nations, particularly in advanced economies, reaching historic highs in some, according to the Global Risks Report. Also read: Wealth of 9 richest Indians equal to poorer 50% of population: Oxfam Oxfam report further stated that "sexist" economies are fuelling the inequality crisis by enabling the wealthy elite to accumulate vast fortunes at the expense of the common man, particularly poor women and girls. As far as India is concerned, Oxfam claims that the combined wealth of 63 billionaires is higher than the Union Budget of India for the fiscal year 2018-19, rated at 24,42,200 crore. According to the report, a female domestic worker would need 22,277 years to earn the same amount the top CEO of a technology earns in a year. With earnings pegged at Rs.106 per second, a tech CEO stands to make more in 10 minutes than what a domestic worker would make in a year. Women and girls put in 3.26 billion hours of unpaid care work every day - a contribution to the Indian economy of at least Rs. 19 lakh crore a year, 20 times the entire education budget of India for 2019 (Rs. 93,000 crores). The report also claims that direct public investments in the care economy of 2 per cent of the GDP could potentially create 11 million new jobs, compensating for the 11 million jobs lost in 2018. Also read: Unpaid work done by women globally worth 43-times Apple's annual turnover: Oxfam Mr Behar stated, "unpaid care work is the 'hidden engine' that keeps the wheels of our economies, businesses and societies moving. It is driven by women who often have little time to get an education, earn a decent living or have a say in how our societies are run, and who are therefore trapped at the bottom of the economy." Oxfam accused governments of failing to collect revenues that could help lift the responsibility of care from women, tackling poverty and inequality and under-taxing the wealthiest individuals and corporations. Governments are also underfunding vital public services and infrastructure that could help reduce the workload of this demographic, the report said. As per the global survey, 22 richest men in the world have more wealth than all the women in Africa. Women and girls undertake 12.5 billion hours of unpaid care work every single day, which contributes to the global economy of at least USD 10.8 trillion a year - three times the size of the global tech industry. If the richest were to pay 0.5 per cent of extra tax on their wealth over the next 10 years, it would equal the investment needed to create 117 million jobs in sectors such as child care, education, health and elderly care. Prioritising care as much as other sectors is a must for governments to build economies that work for everyone, not just a fortunate few, Mr Behar said. Oxfam claims that its calculations are based on the latest data sources available, citing research from the Credit Suisse Research Institute's Global Wealth Databook 2019 and Forbes 2019 Billionaires List.

Wealth inequality in India: A maid would need to work for 22,277 years to earn as much as a top CEO

BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav on Sunday said that the party is working hard to win the upcoming elections in West Bengal and added that BJP will defeat Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government.

"In West Bengal, we are trying our best to win the election. This time we will defeat Mamata Banerjee's government and form BJP government there," Madhav said in a press conference here.

The assembly elections are likely to be held next year.

Earlier this month, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also visited the state and said that the BJP will turn West Bengal into "Sonar Bangla" and develop it on all counts if allowed five years by the people in the state.

Shah had attended several events and addressed rallies while in the state.

BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav on Sunday said that the party is working hard to win the upcoming elections in West Bengal and added that BJP will defeat Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government.

BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav on Sunday said that the party is working hard to win the upcoming elections in West Bengal and added that BJP will defeat Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government. "In West Bengal, we are trying our best to win the election. This time we will defeat Mamata Banerjee's government and form BJP government there," Madhav said in a press conference here. The assembly elections are likely to be held next year. Earlier this month, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also visited the state and said that the BJP will turn West Bengal into "Sonar Bangla" and develop it on all counts if allowed five years by the people in the state. Shah had attended several events and addressed rallies while in the state.

Will defeat Mamata Banerjee in assembly elections: Ram Madhav

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