After bringing back Indians from Sri Lanka and Maldives, Indian Navy ships are all set to bring back Indians from Iran. In the first phase of operation "Samudra Setu" from Iran, INS Shardul will bring back Indians from Bandar Abbas, Iran to Porbandar, Gujarat.

INS Shardul to bring back over 200 Indians from Iran

India reported 9,983 new coronavirus cases which is the highest single-day spike with 206 deaths in the last 24 hours, the health ministry said. Watch Video: The total number of cases in the country has now risen to 2,56,611, including 12,53,81 active cases.

Amid Unlock 1.0, India reports highest single-day COVID-19 cases; death toll over 7,000

In just 24 hours flat India added 6,654 positive cases, Health Ministry data showed on Saturday. It is 566 cases more in a single day than it reported on Friday.

With highest spike of 6,654 cases in 24 hours, India crosses 1.25 lakh-mark

India's civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that domestic aviation operations will recommence in the country in a "calibrated manner" from May 25. "All airports and air carriers are being informed to be ready for operations from May 25," the aviation minister said.

Domestic civil aviation operations to begin from May 25 in 'calibrated manner': Hardeep Singh Puri

This phase of the nationwide lockdown will be in effect till May 31 and focuses on a gradual revival of economic activities while keeping in mind the rising number of novel coronavirus cases across the country.

India extends lockdown till 31st May; Here are the new guidelines