Indian skipper Virat Kohli took to Twitter to express his "gratitude" towards the healthcare and frontline workers who are tirelessly working amidst the COVID-19 crisis wreaking havoc across India.

Virat Kohli expresses his 'gratitude' towards frontline workers amidst COVID-19 crisis

An estimated 360 million Indians will get Russian covid vaccine Sputnik V's by the end of March 2022 as India will have approximately 361 million doses of vaccine, officials coordinating the entire vaccine measure in the country have said.

India to receive 360 million Sputnik jabs by March 2022

In order to curb the rising number of coronavirus infections, authorities in Pakistan are imposing a complete countrywide lockdown from May 8.

Pakistan: 9-Day long lockdown imposed as cases soar

Spain has lifted a state of emergency in place since October to fight the pandemic, allowing Spaniards to travel between regions for the first time in months. "It's like New Year's," said 28-year-old Oriol Corbella in Barcelona, where the lifting of the curfew was met with shouts, applause and music.

COVID 19 : Spain ends Covid state of emergency

The overall global Covid-19 caseload has topped 157.2 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 3.27 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 157.2 million 

Ahead of the of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's vote of confidence scheduled for May 10, five ministers and around 25 Members of Parliament have tested positive for COVID-19, Lila Nath Shrestha, Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs confirmed the WION.

Five ministers, 25 MPs test COVID-19 positive ahead of Nepal PM’s floor test

Describing the surge of COVID-19 infections and deaths in India as "nothing short of heartbreaking", Vice President Kamala Harris said on Friday that the country's welfare is critically important to the United States.

COVID-19 surge in India heartbreaking; US determined to help the country: VP Kamala Harris

As India is battering a new wave of the novel coronavirus, the situation in neighbouring Nepal is also grim.

COVID-19: Nepal's Coronavirus tally hits new high

India has recorded more than 400,000 fresh COVID-19 cases for a second consecutive day and more than 3900 COVID deaths has been reported in a single day. The United Kingdom is sending an additional thousand ventilators and three oxygen producing units to India.

COVID-19 Updates: United Kingdom sends 3 oxygen producing units to India

The pandemic has forced working women to double up as full-time caregivers. It has also forced them to choose between career and family. Most working women are burned out, many are being forced to quit their jobs. WION’s Palki Sharma has the grim details.

Gravitas: Pandemic takes a toll on women professionals

From Padikkal to Hussey: IPL members who tested positive for COVID-19

From Pat Cummins to Virat Kohli: Cricketing stalwarts who contributed in India's fight against COVID-19

You could hear the music from the sidewalk, high-spirited renditions of “Ice Ice Baby” and “MMMBop.” It was ’90s night at Rumi, a ballroom and event space in the Chelsea section of Manhattan in New York City, and millennials and Gen Zers lined up to get inside.

Want to party? You might need a ‘vaccine passport.’

India's deadly COVID-19 second wave is making global headlines. India's young generation has turned to applications to save lives.

Coronavirus Update: India's young turn to apps to save lives

The ongoing COVID-19 crisis in India has garnered global attention, with support from all corners of the world. Hollywood A-lister Drew Barrymore too has shared a personal, heartfelt message dedicated to the people of India.

Coronavirus: Actress Drew Barrymore on India's COVID crisis

Maldives began a night-time curfew from Thursday to control a doubling of daily coronavirus infections that was fuelled by crowds at a local election and family gatherings during the ongoing Muslim fasting month of Ramzan.

Maldives imposes night curfew after steep jump in COVID-19 infections

Switzerland joined the league of countries who are extending assistance to India by sending 600 oxygen concentrators and 50 respirators worth approx. USD 3.3 million. The Swiss assistance comes even as India battles the 2nd wave of the COVID pandemic.

Envoy Dr Ralf Heckner speaks to WION on assistance, Vaccine Patent Wavier

Chhota Rajan, the gangster of Mumbai underworld, has died of COVID-19, according to reports. An official confirmation is yet to be made. Rajan died in New Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), the reports said.

Mumbai gangster Chhota Rajan dies of COVID-19 in Delhi: Reports

Russia has registered Sputnik Light, the single-dose vaccine against COVID-19, which has an efficacy of 79.4 per cent, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) said.

COVID-19: Russia okays single-dose Sputnik Light vaccine, has 79.4% efficacy

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Thursday talked about the COVID-19 outbreak inside the Indian Premier League bio-bubble. The former Indian skipper said that the reason behind the outbreak remains unclear.

'No breach of the bubble': BCCI president Sourav Ganguly talks about COVID-19 cases in IPL 2021

Amid the devastating COVID-19 crisis in the country, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has transported as many as 180 empty cryogenic oxygen containers and other relief material like oxygen cylinders, oxygen plant equipment, essential medicines and hospital equipment.

COVID-19 crisis: Over 180 cryogenic oxygen containers transported by Indian Air Force

Employees of a pharmaceutical company have been arrested in Indonesia for allegedly reusing nasal swab kits intended for Covid testing. According to local police, at least 9,000 passengers may have been tested with the swabs which were reportedly washed and reused.

Indonesia: Reused COVID-19 nasal swabs scam busted at airport

An Australian court on Wednesday agreed to hear a challenge to the country's controversial ban on citizens returning home from coronavirus-hit India. A federal court said it would urgently hear a case brought by a 73-year-old man living in Bangalore who wishes to return.

Australian court to examine contentious India travel ban

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has retreated from a threat to fine and imprison Australians returning from Covid-wracked India. Morrison on Tuesday said it was "highly unlikely" that travellers from India would face the maximum penalties of five years jail and a A$66,000 fine for breaking border rules as he faces pressure to overturn them.

PM Morrison retreats from threat to jail Australians escaping Covid-wracked India

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