Oil prices fell $1 on Monday on fears that surging COVID-19 cases in India will dent fuel demand in the world's third-biggest oil importer, while an expected supply increase from OPEC+ also added to pressure.

Oil falls as India's COVID-19 surge dents demand outlook 

The ongoing Covid crisis and Chinese aggressiveness topped 25-minute-long discussions between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga.

China, Covid crisis top Modi-Suga talks 

The Madras High Court has lashed out at the Election Commission over the conduct of Assembly polls amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee reprimanded the Election Commission for failing to ensure COVID-19 safety norms during political rallies.

Madras High Court raps election body for political rallies during Covid second wave

The Biden administration has come under criticism from several quarters, including from members and supporters of the Democratic party, for not releasing surplus COVID-19 vaccines to India when the country is experiencing its worst-ever public health crisis.

Biden admin criticised for not releasing surplus COVID-19 vaccines to India  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to stall the implementation of Citizenship (Amendment) Act after a three judge-bench led by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde along with Justice BR Gavai and Justice Surya Kant heard 20 petitions challenging the Act.

COVID-19: Sri Lanka bans all state, private functions 

Bangladesh will close its land borders with India for the next 14 days due to the unprecedented surge of coronavirus cases in the neighbouring nation, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen announced here on Sunday.

Bangladesh closes land borders with India amid spike in COVID-19 cases  

With the intention to help India during a surge of coronavirus cases, the European Union is preparing to send rapid assistance to the South Asian country on a priority basis, the EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday.

EU offers 'immediate aid' to help India out of Covid crisis

Germany is hoping to start easing coronavirus restrictions specifically for people who have been vaccinated against the deadly virus. The authorities have drafted a proposal which will be discussed with Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government in a meeting on Monday.

Germany contemplates easing Covid restrictions for vaccinated citizens

The coronavirus pandemic provide out to be tough for everyone, whether someone was infected or not. However, it took a massive toll especially on people suffering from mental health problems.

Mental health patients suffered during lockdown due to lack of in-clinic appointment

People are dying across the world because they are not being vaccinated against COVID-19, they are not being tested and not being treated, World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Friday.

India a 'devastating reminder' of damage COVID-19 can wreak, says WHO chief

Helping someone in this tough time of this coronavirus pandemic is a morally correct thing to do, and a nurse in India has kept aside all personal inconvenience to help people in need.

Four month pregnant nurse earns praise for helping Covid patients

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday expressed solidarity with the people of India battling the deadly wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying, "We must fight this global challenge confronting humanity together".

Pakistan PM expresses solidarity with India over COVID-19 crisis  

For the first time in 10 months, Israel has recorded no deaths related to COVID-19 as its mass inoculation drive starts to show benefits. On Thursday, the country’s COVID-19 death toll remained unchanged at 6,346.

Israel reports no COVID-19 deaths for first time in 10 months

All of the Indian Navy's personnel have got the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, according to Navy officials. The second dose of vaccine has been given to 70 per cent of personnel with progress being made rapidly.

First dose of covid vaccine given to all navy personnel: Officials

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday urged the people of Pakistan to strictly follow the COVID-19 guidelines, warning that another nationwide lockdown will be imposed if the spiralling coronavirus crisis continues to worsen.

Wear face masks, follow Covid guidelines or face another lockdown: Pak PM

Indian Air Force (IAF) has administered first dose of Covid vaccine to all of its personnel. In addition to this, 90 per cent of them have received second dose as well.

Indian Air Force administers first dose of Covid vaccine to all personnel 

Almost a day after analysts warned of another recession in the country, Japan has imposed a state of emergency in the capital city Tokyo and three other regions on Friday to stop the wide spread of coronavirus.

Japan declares 'state of emergency' in Tokyo, three other regions as Covid surges

After three suspected cases of travelers contracting the deadly coronavirus during hotel quarantine, two Australian states are urging staff and guests in the quarantine hotels to get tested immediately and self-isolate.

Australia: States launch investigation into coronavirus outbreak in quarantine hotels

A recent study revealed that smokers are 23 per cent less likely to be infected with the deadly coronavirus. However, the study is now being retracted. The study was conducted by a few experts by the European Respiratory Journal and concluded that "current smoking was not associated with adverse outcome" in Covid patients and announced that chain smokers were less vulnerable to the deadly virus.

Study claiming smokers less vulnerable to COVID-19 retracted as authors linked to tobacco industry

World number one Ashleigh Barty said she was one of a few players offered admittance to a COVID-19 vaccine through a WTA Tour activity at a competition in South Carolina recently.

Through WTA Tour initiative, Ashleigh Barty among players to get COVID-19 vaccine in US

Over 143 million people worldwide have been infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – the agent that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) – and over 3 million people have lost their lives.

Is steam inhalation helpful in fighting COVID? All you need to know

The Union Territory of Puducherry has decided to impose lockdown from April 23 (Friday night) till April 26 (Monday morning) amidst the rising number of Covid-19 cases.

COVID-19: Puducherry to impose lockdown from April 23 to April 26

The government in the Indian capital Delhi has announced a six-day lockdown, starting at 10 PM Monday (April 19) night until 5 AM Monday (April 26) morning to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

COVID-19: Delhi CM announces total lockdown for six days

India's capital in lockdown: Here's what's allowed, what's not

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