Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked the US President Donald Trump for donating ventilators to India on Saturday. Thank you @POTUS @realDonaldTrump. This pandemic is being fought collectively by all of us.

PM Modi thanks Donald Trump for donating ventilators

As the world awaits a vaccine for the deadly coronavirus, India is inching a step closer to finding a cure. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhopal has claimed that the research institute has been conducting drug trials for the coronavirus treatment, and the trials have shown good results, till now.

AIIMS Bhopal claims good results in drug trial for COVID-19 treatment

The number of positive coronavirus cases has been rising. A couple of months ago, India had 100 positive cases. the number has increased to 85,940 on Saturday. The new number has crossed China's total number of cases.

India crosses the 85,000 mark of COVID-19 cases; crosses China

Coronavirus is a virus that affects elders the most. Majority of the positive cases have been of elderly people as their immune system is weaker. Considering that it is elderly people who are the worst-affected by coronavirus, an Oxford economist feels that taking extra tax from the elderly is the right thing to do in these tough times.

Tax the elderly: says an Oxford economist

US Senator Thom Tillis presented an 18-point plan on Thursday. The plan aims at using the help of regional allies to hold the Chinese government accountable for its “lies, deception, and cover-ups” that led to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

India a part of 18-point plan of US to uncover China's lies

China's air quality saw "incomparable" improvements in the first quarter of this year as a coronavirus outbreak led to rapid declines in industrial activity and transportation, an environment ministry official said on Friday.

Chinese official hails incomparable improvement in air quality as virus hits industry

As the number of positive cases is rising on a daily basis in the world, the pressure on scientists is increasing to develop a cure for coronavirus. Few weeks ago, the European Union (EU) had chaired a global online summit for coronavirus research and had managed to secure pledges of $8bn (£6.

There will be no advance for any country: says Sanofi's Chairman for COVID-19 vaccine

New Zealand has been applauded for the way it handled the coronavirus pandemic. As no new cases were reported for two days, New Zealand has decided to reopen its economy and let people return back to their day-to-day life.

Kiwis to return to workplace as New Zealand lifts lockdown

India's envoy to Thailand Suchitra Durai has lauded Thailand's handling of the COVID crisis and said India has brought to notice to Thailand about India's ASEAN scholarships which can be "used under the current situation".

India lauds Thailand's handling of Covid crisis; to send 7-8 repatriation flights to the country to get back Indians

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is a former teacher has decided to help the students amidst the nationwide lockdown. Canada has been on a partial lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Justin Trudeau starts #CanadaHomeworkHelp; asks kids to reach out to him

Two groups of inmates being held in a unit at the Los Angeles County jail were found to be sharing water bottles and a face mask in order to catch COVID-19 and secure an early release from prison, according to a report.

Los Angeles prisoners filmed trying to catch COVID-19 to secure early release

A lot of countries are now moving towards easing of lockdown, whether the coronavirus cases have decreased or not. As on Sunday night, the total number of coronavirus positive cases has crossed 4.

COVID-19: US death toll crosses the 80,000 mark; New Zealand to lift lockdown

How far will you go to save your country? Back in 1916, workers left their factories to head to battlefields. During the second world war, germans raced against the british to build jet engines.

Eat more cheese, it is your patriotic duty: French dairy industry

The nationwide tally of COVID-19 patients crossed 30,000 in Pakistan after the emergence of nearly 1,300 new infections, while the death toll stood at 667, it was reported on Monday.

Pakistan's coronavirus cases rise to 30,941; death toll at 667

The Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Temple will participate in the "Prayers for Humanity" initiative. This initiative is being organized by the Higher Committee on Human Fraternity.

Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi to hold prayer meeting

Due to the extended lockdown, India has been struggling to revive its economy. In order to help its people, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced that it will be generating 90 lakh new jobs in the existing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) units.

UP government to generate 90 lakh new jobs in MSME units

As the cases are increasing in Pakistan, the local government has decided to extend the lockdown to contain the spread of the deadly virus. The cases saw a sudden rise, especially as hundreds of repatriated Pakistan nationals tested positive after returning from UAE last week.

Pakistan extends lockdown till May 31; factories open

Days after Germany relaxed the lockdown restrictions, cases have started increasing again. Germany re-opened their shops to revive its crippling economy. However, as the number of cases rose again, Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced that the government might have to pull "emergency brake" to allow for the reimposition of restrictions if infections pick up again.

Coronavirus cases rise again in Germany; officials warn people

Children have been largely spared from the worst impacts of COVID-19 but now children around the world infected with the COVID-19 are developing new symptoms of a rare inflammatory disease.

Children infected with COVID-19 are developing new symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned on Saturday that if provinces move too quickly to reopen their economies, a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic could send Canada "back into confinement this summer.

We are still in the emergency phase: Justin Trudeau

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday said that 3320 more COVID-19 cases and 95 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in India has risen to 59662, including 39834 active cases, 17847 cured/discharged/migrated, and 1981 deaths, the ministry added.

3320 more COVID-19 cases and 95 deaths in last 24 hours: Health ministry

More than 1,000 people queued up on Saturday to get free food parcels in Geneva, underscoring the impact of the coronavirus epidemic on the working poor and undocumented immigrants even in wealthy Switzerland.

More than 1,000 queue for food in rich Geneva amid virus shutdown

US records 20.5 million job losses in April; will bring it back, says Trump US labour Department said today that the coronavirus pandemic led to wiping out of 20.

Top 10 world news today: South Korea fears second wave of COVID-19, US records 20.5 million job losses in April and more

CBSE will conduct its pending board exams of class Xth and class XIIth from July 01 to July 15, announced Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal. Some exams for classes Xth and XIIth had to be put on hold as the country went into a nation-wide lockdown due to coronavirus.

CBSE will conduct pending board exams from July 1 -15: HRD Ministry

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