Countries that have extended lockdown due to surge in coronavirus cases

The government has decided to extend the restriction on domestic transport services—railways, flights and interstate buses—across the country till May 3. This move came in after Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended the nation-wide lockdown period until May 3 in his address to the nation.

Lockdown extension in India: Flights, Railways to remain suspended till May 3

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the lockdown has been extended till 3 May, and that coronavirus should be curbed at every level. Narendra Modi assures that there is enough ration and stock of essential commodities in the country.

PM Modi urges citizens to follow 'Saptapadi' (seven steps)  till 3 May

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the nationwide lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus will be extended till May 3, suggesting limited relaxation in select areas after April 20 keeping in mind interests of daily wage earners.

PM changes Twitter profile picture, new image shows Modi with his face covered

Today, the entire nation is celebrating Baisakhi, The harvest festival which also marks the beginning of the Sikh New Year. As this year, due to lockdown people have limited their celebration to their home.

Happy Baisakhi: Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn & others wish fans, urge people to celebrate at home

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A group of Nihang Sikhs got into a scuffle with policemen at Patiala vegetable market, they attacked and chopped off a hand of an assiatant sub-inspector and injured other cop, a station house officer. The incident took place at around 6:15 am on Sunday (April 12) morning outside a wholesale vegetable market in Sanaur town in Punjab.

India: Police officer's hand chopped off in Punjab

It may get tough for kids to register the reality of a pandemic. How can we make the lockdown easier for them? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Helping kids cope with the lockdown | Wuhan Coronavirus

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

France has decided to extend its lockdown for the second time. Meanwhile, Thailand has launched testing services on mobiles. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the top developments from across the world for Thursday.

Gravitas: The biggest global developments for April 9 | Wuhan Coronavirus

"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

Amid global lockdowns, social media is seeing an uptick in its users. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a compilation of what people are doing to stay busy.

Gravitas: Social Media is keeping the world busy amid lockdown

Nature has unleashed its healing touch amid a nationwide lockdown in India. New Delhi has entered its 3rd week of clean air. The residents of Jalandhar woke up to the sight of the majestic Himalayas. WION's Palki Sharma gets you more.

Gravitas: Nature unleashes healing touch in India | Coronavirus Lockdown

Billions of people are living under some form on lockdown, with roughly half the planet confined to their homes as schools and businesses have closed in a bid to slow down the spread of the virus.

Italy, Spain & France remain worst-affected of Coronavirus

Dozens Of New York Firefighters Greeted Docs And Nurses With Applause, Cheers And Sirens In Emotional Scenes Exterior NYU Langone Kips Bay Hospital

New York firefighters pay tribute to medical personnel

More people have now died from the coronavirus in New York City than perished in the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center.

New York records deadliest day of pandemic

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

Prime Minister Boris Johnson began a third day in intensive care on Wednesday battling the coronavirus, which has struck at the heart of the British government

Boris Johnson spends 3rd night in ICU

Despite spending 14 days in a nation-wide lockdown, India's Coronavirus cases have risen to 4700. WION's Palki gets you a report on India's coronavirus trajectory.

Wuhan Coronavirus: WION breaks down the growing numbers | Gravitas

Are you bored with the quarantine routine? Do you miss posting restaurant and travel photos online? Have you run out of content for your social media followers? Well, we have compiled some fun exercises for you.

How netizens keep themselves busy during lockdown

Joint Secretary Health Ministry of India Lav Agarwal held a press conference on COVID-19. Watch video to know more:

India's Health Ministry briefs on COVID-19: New training model for essential services

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

The world might be practicing social distancing amid coronavirus outbreak, but staying locked up in one's home comes with separate sets of challenges especially when you have no help around to do your daily household chores.

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