How COVID-19 is driving innovation in India

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu on Friday informed that 1900 people in the Union Territory who are associated with Delhi's Nizamuddin's Markaz, have been identified and they are being tested for COVID-19.

Jammu and Kashmir identifies 1900 people linked to Tablighi Jamaat, being tested for COVID-19

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has validated TrueNat, a tuberculosis testing machine for COVID-19 screening tests. On Thursday, the ICMR had updated its testing strategy for COVID-19.

ICMR validates TrueNat for COVID-19 screening tests

Mass gatherings at churches across the country were suspended on the occasion of Good Friday, amid the nationwide lockdown imposed to stem the spread of coronavirus.

Amid nationwide lockdown, mass gatherings at churches suspended on Good Friday

In order to adhere to the nationwide lockdown enforced to contain the coronavirus spread ahead of Shab-e-Barat, the Karnataka government has issued directions to close dargahs and graveyards, and to suspend congregational prayers.

Dargahs, graveyards to remain closed during Shab-e-Barat in Karnataka

As we move closer to the 21-day lockdown in India, the government is facing a difficult question now. Should the nationwide lockdown be extended beyond April 14? Some Indian states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala have requested the center of extension of the lockdown. Watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Multiple Indian states have called for an extension of the lockdown

PM Modi during a video interaction with floor leaders of opposition and other parties in Parliament on Wednesday said that the situation in the country is akin to a "social emergency" while discussing the coronavirus situation in the country.

Countrywide lockdown will not be lifted in one go on April 14: PM Modi to MPs

The United States has donated $2.9 million assistance package for India to help the Narendra Modi government brace itself against the coronavirus as countries across the world are coming together to combat the outbreak.

US donates $2.9 million package to help India combat COVID-19

Healthcare professionals have increased scientific sampling and testing of coronavirus suspects across Kashmir region which has seen a surge in cases of the virus.

Restrictions remain in force in Kashmir, sampling of coronavirus suspects increased

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that people from every section of the society and age group demonstrated unity on Sunday by responding to the Prime Minister '9 pm-9 minute' appeal and strengthened the resolve to the fight against COVID-19.

We experienced strength of togetherness of 130 crore Indians yesterday: PM Modi

The most effective remedy against coronavirus is social distancing, the news agency ANI report said quoting Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan as saying on Sunday.

Social distancing most effective remedy against COVID-19, says Union Health Minister

FMCG firm Marico on Friday said it has tied up with online food ordering platforms Swiggy and Zomato to deliver essential food items to consumers during the lockdown period.

Marico ties up with Swiggy, Zomato to deliver goods during lockdown

The government on Friday said there is no shortage of medical supplies across the country to fight COVID-19 outbreak. Also read: PM Modi urges citizens to light diyas, candles on Sunday at 9 pm for 9 mins "Government of India is making sure that all the essential medical supplies are in place to fight COVID-19.

No shortage of medical supplies to fight COVID-19 outbreak: Government

The total number of coronavirus cases in Delhi has risen to 384, including 259 who were evacuated from Nizamuddin Markaz, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday.

Delhi reports 91 new COVID-19 positive cases in last 24 hours; total rises to 384

Equity benchmark indices slipped further on Friday as banks and financial stocks dragged with investors expecting a deterioration in their asset qualities due to disruption in economic activity from the coronavirus outbreak.

Sensex falls by 674 points, banking stocks plunge

Airlines in India are all set to resume flights post the lockdown period, however, the issue of refunds for flights cancelled between March 25 and April 14 remains unresolved.

Airfare refund policy confuses passengers amid lockdown

From Virat Kohli to Jasprit Bumrah: How star cricketers are spending their time during lockdown

Pankaj Tripathi is considered as one of the finest actors of the current times. A man who knows his craft impeccably well, it looks like Tripathi might be planning to dabble in other fine skills too.

Pankaj Tripathi takes this time of lockdown to work towards writing and developing content

Electricity use fell 9.2 per cent in March, provisional government data showed on Wednesday, as consumption dropped for the first time in three months due to a nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus pandemic: March electricity usage falls 9.2% as lockdown bites

India's former medium pace bowler Joginder Sharma, who headlined in the key final over when India beat Pakistan in the maiden Twenty20 World Cup cricket final in 2007 has said that he faces more pressure as a police officer while making sure that people stay at home during the coronavirus lockdown across the country.

'This contribution is much bigger', says Joginder Sharma as he polices virus curfew

Supreme Court on Tuesday heard a petition seeking directions to provide food and shelter to migrant workers amid the coronavirus lockdown in the country. Also Read: Home ministry may blacklist at least 800 foreigners over coronavirus cases in Delhi The petition was filed by lawyer AA Srivastava as the migrants continued to move around the country after the country was lockdown last week.

Complete prohibition on interstate migration: Government tells Supreme Court amid COVID-19 lockdown

People in Chandigarh are now allowed to purchase essential items. People will be allowed to go to market on foot. Curfew has been relaxed in certain areas of Himachal Pradesh as well.

India: Curfew relaxed in Chandigarh | WION News

A group of Kashmiri youths have appealed for help saying they were stuck in Haryana's Hisar district for the past few days due to the nationwide lockdown imposed to check the spread of coronavirus.

India Lockdown: Kashmiri youth stuck in Haryana's Hisar, Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala extends help

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How COVID-19 is driving innovation in India

Jammu and Kashmir identifies 1900 people linked to Tablighi Jamaat, being tested for COVID-19

ICMR validates TrueNat for COVID-19 screening tests

Amid nationwide lockdown, mass gatherings at churches suspended on Good Friday

Dargahs, graveyards to remain closed during Shab-e-Barat in Karnataka

Coronavirus Pandemic: Multiple Indian states have called for an extension of the lockdown

Countrywide lockdown will not be lifted in one go on April 14: PM Modi to MPs

US donates $2.9 million package to help India combat COVID-19

Restrictions remain in force in Kashmir, sampling of coronavirus suspects increased

We experienced strength of togetherness of 130 crore Indians yesterday: PM Modi

Social distancing most effective remedy against COVID-19, says Union Health Minister

Marico ties up with Swiggy, Zomato to deliver goods during lockdown

No shortage of medical supplies to fight COVID-19 outbreak: Government

Delhi reports 91 new COVID-19 positive cases in last 24 hours; total rises to 384

Sensex falls by 674 points, banking stocks plunge

Airfare refund policy confuses passengers amid lockdown

From Virat Kohli to Jasprit Bumrah: How star cricketers are spending their time during lockdown

Pankaj Tripathi takes this time of lockdown to work towards writing and developing content

Coronavirus pandemic: March electricity usage falls 9.2% as lockdown bites

'This contribution is much bigger', says Joginder Sharma as he polices virus curfew

Complete prohibition on interstate migration: Government tells Supreme Court amid COVID-19 lockdown

India: Curfew relaxed in Chandigarh | WION News

India: Curfew relaxed in Chandigarh | WION News

India Lockdown: Kashmiri youth stuck in Haryana's Hisar, Deputy CM Dushyant Chautala extends help