A series of high-level virtual meetings are planned over the next two weeks as surging COVID-19 cases have made it difficult for physical engagement between leaders.

Virtual diplomacy in focus for India as COVID-19 impacts physical engagements

India is battling with the deadly second wave of Coronavirus. Watch India's Health Ministry addressing nation on COVID-19.

News Alert: India's Health Ministry on Coronavirus

The Indian Council of Medical research has found that Bharat biotech COVAXIN is capable of neutralizing the double mutations reported in India.

ICMR Study: COVAXIN neutralises double mutant

Israel is trying to reroute the AstraZeneca vaccines headed its way after the country claimed that it no longer requires the doses. The country’s pandemic coordinator on Wednesday said that the country is exploring whether it can send an upcoming big shipment to countries that require it immediately.

Israel to reroute 10 million AstraZeneca Covid vaccines to countries in need

As India battles a devastating second wave, China is sensing an opportunity. It has refused to de-escalate further and deployed advanced rocket launchers. WION’s Palki Sharma tells you how Beijing is keeping the border standoff with India alive.

Gravitas: India's Covid Surge: China senses an opportunity

The total number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across the world, since the pandemic began in China in late 2019, climbed to 141,819,360 today while the global death toll has surged to 3,027,353.

Global COVID-19 cases cross 141.819 million

India's daily COVID-19 cases stayed above the 200,000 mark for a sixth straight day, with cases increasing by 259,170 over the last 24 hours. With this, India's Covid tally has shot up to 15,321,089 cases.

Record 1,761 deaths in a day in India; Lockdown in Delhi

Amid a surge in deadly coronavirus cases in India, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has told its citizens to avoid travelling to India.

Covid-19: US advises its citizens to avoid travelling to India

India will waive its 10% customs duty on imported COVID-19 vaccines, a senior government official told Reuters on Monday, as it tries to boost supplies to counter a dramatic surge in coronavirus cases.

India to waive import duty on Covid-19 vaccines: Report

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the nation, dispelling fears of another lockdown as COVID-19 cases continue to break new records everyday.

No lockdown: PM Modi's address to nation focuses on vaccination and prevention

Europe’s drug regulator on Tuesday said that it had found a possible link between Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine and blood clots. Multiple blood clots were reported among adults who took the J&J vaccine in the United States.

EU finds link between blood clots and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has tested positive for Covid-19, he informed on Tuesday. "After experiencing mild symptoms, I’ve just tested positive for COVID.

Rahul Gandhi tests positive for Covid-19, says has 'mild symptoms'

India's COVID-19 cases are rising rapidly. Experts also identified third mutation in Indian variant.

Coronavirus Update: Triple mutant appears in India’s virus variant

Top officials have said 90-95 per cent of the Indian Army has been vaccinated with the first dose of vaccines. Field formation has been given priority during the entire campaign.

Vaccination drive: 90-95% Indian Army inoculated with first dose, say officials

Israel recorded eight cases of a coronavirus variant first found in India, the country’s health official said on Tuesday. The country also found that the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine remains partially effective against the variant.

Israel records eight cases of coronavirus variant first found in India

In view of the steep rise in Covid-19 cases, the Rajasthan government has announced a 15-day lockdown starting from Monday and will continue till May 3. The home department, late on Sunday night, issued new guidelines, and the lockdown period has been named 'Public Discipline Fortnight'.

COVID-19 in India: Rajasthan state imposes strict 15-day lockdown from today

India registered 2,73,810 fresh cases of COVID-19 and 1,619 fatalities in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day spike in terms of cases and deaths since the pandemic began, according to the data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Monday.

Covid-19: India reports record 2,73,810 cases, highest ever deaths in a day

Months after the nominees and certain details of the 93rd Academy Awards were announced, the show`s producers- Jesse Collins, Stacey Sher, and Steven Soderbergh spelt out the plans for the ceremony and how the COVID safety procedure would be integrated throughout.

Oscar 2021: Producers disclose plans for show with strict COVID-19 guidelines

Arjun Rampal and Nitin Nitin Mukesh are the latest Bollywood celebrities to fall prey to the Covid-19 pandemic. Both actors took to social media to inform that they have tested positive for Covid-19.

Arjun Rampal and Neil Nitin Mukesh test positive for COVID-19

A record single-day rise of 2,61,500 coronavirus infections has taken India's total tally of Covid-19 cases to 1,47,88,109, while active cases have surpassed the 18-lakh mark, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday.

Covid-19: India records highest single-day rise of 2,61,500 cases, 1,501 deaths  

Canada’s Ontario recently announced sweeping police powers in a bid to enforce stay-at-home orders. Ontario is Canada’s most populous province and has witnessed a record number of coronavirus cases, with health experts worried about the effects of healthcare system being overwhelmed.

Canada's Ontario gives police sweeping powers to enforce stay-at-home orders

As the daily COVID-19 cases surged to a staggering record-high level, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reviewed the availability and supply of ventilators, oxygen and medicines to fight this pandemic.

India: PM Modi holds review meet on COVID-19

Coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc around the world. In just the last 24 hours, India witnessed its highest ever coronavirus infections at 2,34,692. A new research sheds light on how the virus affects urban areas.

Densely populated cities not necessarily prone to coronavirus infections, study finds

India has reported 2,34,692 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day spike ever, pushing the country`s overall Covid tally to 1,45,26,609, according to the Health Ministry data released on Saturday.

India witnesses biggest spike with 2,34,692 coronavirus cases in 24 hours

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