According to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the Taj Mahal will reopen from June 16, including several other monuments and museums which were closed after the second wave of coronavirus in the country.

Taj Mahal to reopen from June 16, visitors to book tickets online

"I want to thank Prime Minister Modi of India for allowing us to have what we requested for the problem arose and he was terrific. We will remember it," Mr Trump later told reporters at his daily White House news conference on coronavirus on Wednesday.

Trump thanks India for lifting HCQ export ban

More than 1,900 Americans died between Tuesday and Wednesday, pushing the total number of deaths in the U.S. to at least 12,893

US: Highest daily death toll for 2nd day in a row

The outbreak is expected to wipe out 6.7% of working hours across the world during the second quarter of 2020.That is the equivalent of 195 million full-time workers losing their jobs.

COVID-19 to wipe out millions of jobs

Uttar Pradesh government has announced the sealing of affected areas or 'hotspots' in 15 districts across the state. These districts are having a high risk of COVID-19.

Coronavirus Pandemic: 15 districts in Uttar Pradesh put under strict lockdown