In United States of America, six-month budget deficit rises to $ 744 Billion which is 8% up from last year. The tax payments due have been delayed until July 15.

US: Six-month budget deficit rises to $ 744 Bn, 8% up from last year

COVID-19 Crisis: The central government to take decision on lockdown extension after 14th April soon. India has reported 7,400 positive cases and 239 deaths so far.

India: Central Govt to take decision on lockdown extension soon, over 7,400 cases reported so far

Reports claimed that the United States of America may see the spike in Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases if lockdown lifted after the planned 30 days.

Reports: US may see spike in COVID-19 cases if lockdown lifted after planned 30 days

In West Bengal's Murshidabad, hundreds of people gathered at a mosque despite the strict lockdown orders by the central government. Large gathering took place at mosque for Friday prayers. FIR has been lodged on all under section 51 & disaster management act.

West Bengal: Hundreds of people gather at mosque despite strict lockdown orders, FIR lodged

Sources told WION that India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is considering on extension of lockdown in India after having an important video conferencing with states & UT's Chief Ministers.

Source: PM Modi considering lockdown extension in India, after video conferencing with Chief Ministers

In United Kingdom, Downing Street has insisted on strict social distancing measures amid the pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

UK: Downing Street insists on strict social distancing measures amid COVID-19 outbreak

The South Korea head to polls amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Special polling booths were set up for COVID-19 positive patients. Watch report.

South Korea heads to polls amid coronavirus outbreak: Voters turn up with masks and gloves

185 countries in the world are now reporting more than 1.6 million confirmed cases of the Wuhan Coronavirus. In India, there are more than 6000 active cases. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: More than 1.6 million infected | Wuhan Coronavirus

The United Nations Security Council will hold a closed session to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic, the first time the powerful UN organ is holding a meeting on coronavirus that has killed more than 74,000 people. However, the question that arises is how will China and Russia access their veto powers at UNSC. Will they vote against the resolution?

How will China and Russia access their veto powers at UNSC?

This could be America's deadliest week. Coronavirus cases have crossed 4,00,000 in the United States. More than 14,000 people have died. Some experts say the worst is yet to come. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the world's wealthiest country is coping with the crisis.

Gravitas:  America's deadliest week | Wuhan Coronavirus

Europe continues to be the worst-affected continent with nearly 66,000 deaths of pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19). Europe is the continent which records around 70% of the worldwide death of COVID-19.

Europe continues to be the worst-affected continent with nearly 66,000 deaths of COVID-19

Health-care workers & police officials are risking their lives for complete strangers, yet they are being subjected to spit-attacks by some. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why spitting on frontline workers is downright criminal.

Gravitas: Spit-attacks can land you in jail | Coronavirus

The World Health Organisation had endorsed traditional Chinese remedies in a 2019 report. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China was able to win the endorsement, despite strong protests from animal rights activists.

Gravitas: Is the WHO serving China's interests?

At a time when the world is fighting the Wuhan coronavirus, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is fighting Taiwan. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why.

Gravitas: Why the WHO chief is fighting Taiwan | Wuhan Coronavirus

The oldest Italian lady Ada Zanussi has recovered from pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19). Ada is the only woman in the world who survived of 2 pandemics as she also survived of Spanish Flu in 1918.

Oldest Italian lady Ada Zanussi recovers from COVID-19, only woman survived of 2 pandemics

At the time when global fuel demand has plunged, Saudi & Russia oil deal came down under threat. The US pressure underlines record oil cut.

Saudi & Russia oil deal under threat, US pressure underlines record oil cut

The Prime Minister of United Kingdom Boris Johnson is finally out of the intensive care in hospital. The health of UK PM is being monitored closely. The US President Trump tweeted, 'Good News, Get well Boris'.

UK PM Johnson out of intensive care, health is being monitored closely

Singapore is battling the second wave of pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19). It has reported the highest single day surge of 142 positive cases.

Singapore battles second wave of pandemic COVID-19, reports highest single day surge of 142 cases

In the United States is grappling the country's hardest coronavirus pandemic week. New York recorded its deadliest day of the crisis with 799 deaths in the last 24-hours. Watch report.

New York coronavirus cases surge past Italy and Spain | COVID-19 Pandemic

The positive cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) surged in Chicago's Cook County jail. Along with prisoners 172 members tested positive as well for COVID-19.

US: Coronavirus cases continue to surge in Chicago's Cook County jail, 172 members test positive too

The United Nations Security Council held a closed session to discuss the pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19), first time the powerful UN organ held a meeting on Coronavirus that has killed people in millions. But, it looks like, UNSC discussion on pandemic COVID-19 ended up without any concrete outcome.

UNSC discussion on pandemic COVID-19 ended up without any concrete outcome

The United Nations Security Council held a closed session to discuss the pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19), first time the powerful UN organ held a meeting on Coronavirus that has killed people in millions.

UNSC discusses pandemic COVID-19, all 15 members attend meeting via video conference

The United States of America is grappling through the toughest week of pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19). The US ha recorded nearly 2,000 deaths for the third-day in a row due to this pandemic.

US having 2nd highest death toll due to pandemic COVID-19 across the globe

US records nearly 2,000 deaths for the third-day in a row due to pandemic COVID-19

Mumbai has emerged as the COVID-19 hotspot in India. Around 850 people have been found coronavirus positive and 97 people are dead. Watch WION ground report from Mumbai.

Maharashtra India's one of the most infected area: Over 850 infected, 97 dead in Mumbai

As the country's around the world wait for summer and hope is rising that high temperatures could kill the virus. However, US top researches have said something else. Watch report.

Changing temperatures not to kill coronavirus: Research on SARS CoV-2 virus inconclusive

Health Minister of India Harsh Vardhan spoke to the media on COVID-19 situation in the country. He urged that everyone needs to fight together in this crisis and must visit the website of the health ministry for accurate information.

Indian Health Minister Harsh Vardhan briefs media on Coronavirus

The South Korea head to polls amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Special polling booths has been setup for positive COVID-19 patients. The early voting underway to reduce crowding.

South Korea: Early voting underway to reduce crowding as polls continue amid COVID-19 outbreak

The chief epidemiologist of France warns that obesity could be the Coronavirus (COVID-19) risk factor. The French chief epidemiologist asks obese to be careful.

French chief epidemiologist warns obesity could be COVID-19 risk factor, asks obese to be careful

EU agrees on $500 Bn COVID-19 rescue package for Europe to fight COVID-19 outbreak as Europe continues to be the worst-affected continent with nearly 66,000 deaths of pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19). Europe is the continent which records around 70% of the worldwide death of COVID-19.

EU agrees on $500 Bn COVID-19 rescue package for Europe to fight COVID-19 outbreak

The South Korea head to polls amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Special polling booths has been setup for positive COVID-19 patients.

South Korea head to polls amid COVID-19 outbreak, special polling booths for COVID-19 patients

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