British Prime Minister addressed the nation to announce the strategy of easing coronavirus-induced lockdowns across the country. The country had recently crossed Italy’s death toll to become the second-most affected country after the United states.

Johnson's speech on measures for England to lift lockdown stirs 'confusion'; internet reacts

After the government announced a limited re-opening of its giant rail network beginning on Tuesday after a nearly seven-week lockdown, the interstate trains are set to be back on track, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for travel, which says that only those who have confirmed e-tickets and are symptomatic will be allowed to board the train.

Trains to restart: Not all seats to be available, only asymptomatic persons to be allowed

Bollywood starlet Poonam Pandey has landed herself in controversy yet again. The model-actress was booked on Sunday for violating lockdown norms. An FIR was registered against Pandey and a person accompanying her by the Marine Drive Police.

Bollywood starlet booked by Mumbai police for violating lockdown rules

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 COVID-19 pandemic has cast its shadow over most of the celebrations and festivals. With movement restricted and lockdown imposed -- people are largely confined to their homes.

Mother's Day celebrations affected across the globe due to  coronavirus lockdown

United Kingdom is ready to shift from 'stay home' to "stay alert". The social distancing message is being modified as the country is hoping to ease the lockdown restrictions.

COVID-19: UK to now shift from 'stay home' to 'stay alert'

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

Germany saw protestors take over the roads over the weekend. Some protestors were detained during the protest by the Berlin police. The protests were staged against the lockdown that has been imposed to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

Germans protest against lockdown; hundreds detained

Indian government, along with Air India and Indian Navy, has started the biggest repatriation operation to bring back the Indians stranded abroad. A lot of stranded Indians have been brought back home from Doha, Singapore, Kuwait, the UK and the US, and many more countries.

Air India Express flight from Doha cancelled; five pilots test positive

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

Malaysia has been able to contain the spread of coronavirus. However, the Malaysian government has decided to extend the lockdown by four weeks. The country has been following partial lockdown with some restrictions being lifted in phases.

Malaysia extends lockdown till June 9; cases decrease

Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has said that the offer of British Grand Prix without spectators leaves him "empty", but the racer is ready to begin the season after waiting for months as the coronavirus pandemic stalled the season.

Formula One without a crowd leaves Lewis Hamilton with an 'empty feeling'

As Spain's daily death toll fell to its second lowest since mid-March on Saturday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has urged the Spaniards to maintain social distancing saying "the virus has not disappeared.

Spain to lift lockdown; daily death toll falls down to 179

Community service in COVID-19 era, Sikh shrine in Delhi feeds 75,000 people per day. Watch this video to know more.

Community service in COVID-19 era, Sikh shrine in Delhi feeds 75,000 people per day

Air India's Kuwait flight has landed in Kochi around 11pm on Saturday under Indian government's Vande Bharat mission. The flight brought back 177 Indian nationals and 4 infants who were stranded in Kuwait.

Vande Bharat operation: 177 Indians brought back from Kuwait

Hundreds of people defied Los Angeles County lockdown orders and beach closures to watch glowing neon blue waves crash to shore at El Segundo beach.

Los Angeles defies lockdown to watch waves crash to shores

2-year old underwent heart surgery in Israel when family was away due to lockdown. Watch this video for more details.

2-year old underwent heart surgery in Israel when family was away!

As a part of Indian government's biggest repatriation operation, Indian Navy has launched Operation "Samudra Setu"(Sea Bridge). The Navy will be bringing back thousands of stranded Indians from Maldives.

Operation Samudra Setu: Second naval ship sets sails for India

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

For the second consecutive day, hundreds of migrant workers clashed with the in Gujarat police. Group of migrant workers have been protesting against the lockdown, and demand that the authorities make arrangements to send them to their hometown.

Migrant workers protest against lockdown in Gujarat; 60 arrested

Uttar Pradesh Congress has launched a chat portal 'UP Mitra' to help migrant workers and common man in the coronavirus crisis. UP Congress chief Ajay Kumar Lallu said people can go to the chat portal and mention their problems.

UP Congress launches chat portal to reach out to people, migrant workers

Facebook has announced that it will be allowing all its employees to work from home till the end of this year. The decision has ben taken after considering the safety and wellbeing of its employees and their family members.

Facebook and Microsoft allows employees to work from home till end of year

Lockdowns have pushed everything online across the world. In India, virtual weddings are slowly becoming the new normal. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Indian weddings go online during lockdown

The first repatriation flight from Abu Dhabi landed in Kochi around 10:15pm(local time) on Thursday. The flight was scheduled to land around 9:30pm. Air India Express flight brought back around 175 stranded Indians from Abu Dhabi.

Air India's first two repatriation flights arrive in Kerala with around 350 Indians from UAE

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