The name of coronavirus is dreadful enough to shake an entire family.&nbsp;

Mukul Garg's family who lives in New Delhi, however, had a far bigger challenge.&nbsp;

"We knew we would all be positive," the 33-year-old said as 17 people in his family contracted the deadly disease, reports The Washington Post.&nbsp;

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"We were quite sure that someone would be sacrificed."&nbsp;

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From a three-month-old child to Mukul's 90-year-old bedridden grandfather, 11 people in the Garg family got infected with COVID-19 in a matter of days.&nbsp;

His 62-year-old father, who is diabetic and high-BP patient and 87-year-old grandmother were also not spared.

Soon, a quarantine note was stuck outside the house as their family became a cluster of coronavirus infections, which made them disconnect with the outside world.&nbsp;

Several people living under same roof could add insult to the injury, but the Garg's being well-off meant that each brother had a separate floor for himself, where they can maintain distance with themselves.&nbsp;

The family took extra precautions to contain the spread and only person at a time was allowed to buy the essentials.&nbsp;

"We were confident that because we had been extremely careful, coronavirus could not happen to us," Mukul's mother, Meena Devi, said.&nbsp;

"But then, one by one, everyone came down with a fever."

Mukul's aunt Anita also got infected with the virus and was admitted to a hospital after her health deteriorated.&nbsp;

"That is when the panic struck hard," Anita's son, Abhishek, said.&nbsp;

Mukul, who is also a trained doctor, along with his younger kin, helped the family members with the treatment, providing them with vitamin supplements, cough syrup, and acetaminophen.&nbsp;

Things started to change when Anita returned home after spending 10 days at the hospital. Neighbours clapped and rang bells to cheer Anita as she entered into the house.&nbsp;

In early June, the family met over dinner after all the infected members tested negative.&nbsp;

"It is not a simple disease to conquer," Mukul added.

"We were just plain lucky."

The name of coronavirus is dreadful enough to shake an entire family. Mukul Garg's family who lives in New Delhi, however, had a far bigger challenge. "We knew we would all be positive," the 33-year-old said as 17 people in his family contracted the deadly disease, reports The Washington Post.

The name of coronavirus is dreadful enough to shake an entire family. Mukul Garg's family who lives in New Delhi, however, had a far bigger challenge. "We knew we would all be positive," the 33-year-old said as 17 people in his family contracted the deadly disease, reports The Washington Post. Also read | COVID 19: Headache, vomiting and more added to list of symptoms in India "We were quite sure that someone would be sacrificed." Also read | COVID-19 tests in India cross one-crore mark as country reports more than 20,000 cases for fourth consecutive day From a three-month-old child to Mukul's 90-year-old bedridden grandfather, 11 people in the Garg family got infected with COVID-19 in a matter of days. His 62-year-old father, who is diabetic and high-BP patient and 87-year-old grandmother were also not spared. Soon, a quarantine note was stuck outside the house as their family became a cluster of coronavirus infections, which made them disconnect with the outside world. Several people living under same roof could add insult to the injury, but the Garg's being well-off meant that each brother had a separate floor for himself, where they can maintain distance with themselves. The family took extra precautions to contain the spread and only person at a time was allowed to buy the essentials. "We were confident that because we had been extremely careful, coronavirus could not happen to us," Mukul's mother, Meena Devi, said. "But then, one by one, everyone came down with a fever." Mukul's aunt Anita also got infected with the virus and was admitted to a hospital after her health deteriorated. "That is when the panic struck hard," Anita's son, Abhishek, said. Mukul, who is also a trained doctor, along with his younger kin, helped the family members with the treatment, providing them with vitamin supplements, cough syrup, and acetaminophen. Things started to change when Anita returned home after spending 10 days at the hospital. Neighbours clapped and rang bells to cheer Anita as she entered into the house. In early June, the family met over dinner after all the infected members tested negative. "It is not a simple disease to conquer," Mukul added. "We were just plain lucky."

How 17 members of a Delhi-based family survived coronavirus

New Delhi's largest coronavirus hospital has set up a video calling service via ipads to help patients connect with family members.&nbsp;

The service initiated by Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) in the national capital is expected to provide a major relief to family members, who were earlier complaining that they are being kept completely clueless about the treatment given to the patient and were unable to meet them.&nbsp;

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Several family members reached the help centre on Thursday to chat via video calling with their loved ones admitted inside the hospital.&nbsp;

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"Feeling a lot better, he said he is feeling better and he is also getting his medicines on time and we are also feeling immensely relieved after talking to him via video call," Shahista, daughter of Chhote Khan, said, reported Reuters.

Khan is admitted to the LNJP hospital for the last five days and was initially diagnosed with Typhoid, but he later complained of difficulty in breathing.&nbsp;

Dr Ritu Saxena, Deputy Medical Superintendent at LNJP, who played an instrumental role in setting up the facility, said their initiative has not only reduced the anxiety of the relatives but was also therapeutic for the patients hospitalised.&nbsp;

"With this psychotherapy the patients are getting relieved, they are getting better and the relatives are also very happy," she said.&nbsp;

Recently, India has become the country with the third-highest coronavirus cases and nearly 100,000 cases are confirmed in Delhi, causing health facilities to overwhelm.&nbsp;

In New Delhi, 99,444 cases have been reported so far, out of which 71,339 have recovered and 3,067 have died, according to the data by the union health ministry. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

New Delhi's largest coronavirus hospital has set up a video calling service via ipads to help patients connect with family members. The service initiated by Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) in the national capital is expected to provide a major relief to family members, who were earlier complaining that they are being kept completely clueless about the treatment given to the patient and were unable to meet them.

New Delhi's largest coronavirus hospital has set up a video calling service via ipads to help patients connect with family members. The service initiated by Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) in the national capital is expected to provide a major relief to family members, who were earlier complaining that they are being kept completely clueless about the treatment given to the patient and were unable to meet them. Also read | Delhi CM Kejriwal appeals to cured COVID-19 patients to donate plasma Several family members reached the help centre on Thursday to chat via video calling with their loved ones admitted inside the hospital. Also read | 99 new COVID-19 cases reported in Rajasthan; tally now stands at 20,263 "Feeling a lot better, he said he is feeling better and he is also getting his medicines on time and we are also feeling immensely relieved after talking to him via video call," Shahista, daughter of Chhote Khan, said, reported Reuters. Khan is admitted to the LNJP hospital for the last five days and was initially diagnosed with Typhoid, but he later complained of difficulty in breathing. Dr Ritu Saxena, Deputy Medical Superintendent at LNJP, who played an instrumental role in setting up the facility, said their initiative has not only reduced the anxiety of the relatives but was also therapeutic for the patients hospitalised. "With this psychotherapy the patients are getting relieved, they are getting better and the relatives are also very happy," she said. Recently, India has become the country with the third-highest coronavirus cases and nearly 100,000 cases are confirmed in Delhi, causing health facilities to overwhelm. In New Delhi, 99,444 cases have been reported so far, out of which 71,339 have recovered and 3,067 have died, according to the data by the union health ministry.

Delhi COVID-19 hospital sets up video calling facility for patients' kin

The national capital has been put on high alert by police officials following intelligence inputs about a probable terror attack, a report said on Sunday.

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Intelligence agencies have alerted police on the possibility of four to five people entering Delhi to carry out a terror attack, sources told news agency PTI.&nbsp;

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They further said that all the 15 police districts along with elite units of the Crime Branch and the Special Cell have been put on high alert.&nbsp;

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Special vigil is being kept on Delhi's borders and a close watch is being maintained in market areas and hospitals, the sources added.&nbsp; 
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The national capital has been put on high alert by police officials following intelligence inputs about a probable terror attack, a report said on Sunday. Also read | COVID 19: Delhi records 3,000 new cases, Tamil Nadu cases near 60,000 Intelligence agencies have alerted police on the possibility of four to five people entering Delhi to carry out a terror attack, sources told news agency PTI.

The national capital has been put on high alert by police officials following intelligence inputs about a probable terror attack, a report said on Sunday. Also read | COVID 19: Delhi records 3,000 new cases, Tamil Nadu cases near 60,000 Intelligence agencies have alerted police on the possibility of four to five people entering Delhi to carry out a terror attack, sources told news agency PTI. Also read | COVID-19: Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain's condition deteriorates; put on oxygen support They further said that all the 15 police districts along with elite units of the Crime Branch and the Special Cell have been put on high alert. Also read | Home Ministry fixes rate for COVID-19 treatment at private hospitals in Delhi Special vigil is being kept on Delhi's borders and a close watch is being maintained in market areas and hospitals, the sources added.

Delhi on high alert following intelligence of possible terror attack

Nepal’s upper house on June 18 unanimously cleared a constitutional amendment bill to reflect its new map in the national emblem, a move that is seen to virtually making the boundary row a permanent irritant in relations between Kathmandu and New Delhi. The bill received 57 votes in its support and none against.

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Before the coronavirus hit New Delhi, Mohammad Aamir Khan was a taxi driver making a living in the Indian capital. But after work dried up during a nearly three-month lockdown to prevent the spread of the virus, a friend suggested he take on a part-time job at perhaps the only booming business in the country - driving a private ambulance.

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For centuries the Bangla Sahib Gurdwara temple in India's capital city has served free meals to people from all religions, keeping in line with the Sikh tradition of service. Bangla Sahib is the largest of New Delhi's 10 gurdwaras, whose kitchens together form a vital part of the city's strategy to feed the poor during the pandemic.

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The Delhi government has decided to not relax the ongoing lockdown as of now as the coronavirus appears to be spreading at a "faster pace" in the national capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday, asserting that the decision is aimed at saving lives.

Addressing an online media briefing, Kejriwal said the government will assess the situation again after one week. 
According to an order issued by Delhi Chief Secretary Vijay Dev, the government will review the situation on April 27.

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"Many people are facing difficulties due to ongoing lockdown... We too want to relax the lockdown which is an easy task. But if we give relaxations and if there is a shortage of ICU, ventilators, oxygen in hospitals and people lose their lives, we wouldn't be able to forgive us. Hence, the decision to not relax lockdown was taken today," Kejriwal said.

As the virus has started spreading at a faster pace, containment zones have been increased, he said, but assured the situation is under control. 
 
In Delhi, there are 11 districts which have hotspot areas and relaxation cannot be given there according to central government's revised guidelines.

Kejriwal also said that there have been instances where people who did not show symptoms were found infected by COVID-19. Out of 736 samples collected recently, 186 people were found to be infected by COVID-19 on Saturday and all of them were asymptomatic, he said, adding they didn't even know they have been infected by the virus.

"When we talked to one of them, he said he was engaged in serving food at a government-run food centre set up during the lockdown. I have ordered for rapid testing of all those who had visited this centre. We will also conduct rapid testing of all people engaged in food distribution at government-run centres across the city," the chief minister said.

He has previously said his government has been serving food to around 10 lakh people daily in the national capital. 
On Sunday, Kejriwal said Delhi has 2 per cent of the country's population but 12 per cent of the total COVID-19 cases.

He cited the Tablighi Jamaat congregation in Nizamuddin last month and a major inflow of travellers from other countries as the reason for the spread of the virus in Delhi.

"Delhi is fighting a difficult battle these days. Being the national capital of country, there was a major inflow of travellers from other countries. Delhi bore the brunt of maximum travellers from other countries. Delhi also bore the brunt due to an incident in the markaz," he said.

Kejriwal said Delhi has reported 1,893 COVID-19 cases and 43 deaths, adding that there are currently 26 people in ICU and six on ventilator support. Of the 43 fatalities, 24 were aged above 60.

"If there had been no lockdown, the situation here would have been similar to Italy and Spain," he said.

The Delhi government has declared 76 areas as containment zones to control the further spread of the highly contagious virus.

The Delhi government has decided to not relax the ongoing lockdown as of now as the coronavirus appears to be spreading at a "faster pace" in the national capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday, asserting that the decision is aimed at saving lives.

The Delhi government has decided to not relax the ongoing lockdown as of now as the coronavirus appears to be spreading at a "faster pace" in the national capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday, asserting that the decision is aimed at saving lives. Addressing an online media briefing, Kejriwal said the government will assess the situation again after one week. According to an order issued by Delhi Chief Secretary Vijay Dev, the government will review the situation on April 27. Also read | Coronavirus cases in India jump to 15,712; more than 500 dead "Many people are facing difficulties due to ongoing lockdown... We too want to relax the lockdown which is an easy task. But if we give relaxations and if there is a shortage of ICU, ventilators, oxygen in hospitals and people lose their lives, we wouldn't be able to forgive us. Hence, the decision to not relax lockdown was taken today," Kejriwal said. As the virus has started spreading at a faster pace, containment zones have been increased, he said, but assured the situation is under control. In Delhi, there are 11 districts which have hotspot areas and relaxation cannot be given there according to central government's revised guidelines. Kejriwal also said that there have been instances where people who did not show symptoms were found infected by COVID-19. Out of 736 samples collected recently, 186 people were found to be infected by COVID-19 on Saturday and all of them were asymptomatic, he said, adding they didn't even know they have been infected by the virus. "When we talked to one of them, he said he was engaged in serving food at a government-run food centre set up during the lockdown. I have ordered for rapid testing of all those who had visited this centre. We will also conduct rapid testing of all people engaged in food distribution at government-run centres across the city," the chief minister said. He has previously said his government has been serving food to around 10 lakh people daily in the national capital. On Sunday, Kejriwal said Delhi has 2 per cent of the country's population but 12 per cent of the total COVID-19 cases. He cited the Tablighi Jamaat congregation in Nizamuddin last month and a major inflow of travellers from other countries as the reason for the spread of the virus in Delhi. "Delhi is fighting a difficult battle these days. Being the national capital of country, there was a major inflow of travellers from other countries. Delhi bore the brunt of maximum travellers from other countries. Delhi also bore the brunt due to an incident in the markaz," he said. Kejriwal said Delhi has reported 1,893 COVID-19 cases and 43 deaths, adding that there are currently 26 people in ICU and six on ventilator support. Of the 43 fatalities, 24 were aged above 60. "If there had been no lockdown, the situation here would have been similar to Italy and Spain," he said. The Delhi government has declared 76 areas as containment zones to control the further spread of the highly contagious virus.

Arvind Kejriwal says no to easing coronavirus relaxations in Delhi

The AAP government and the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) have told the Delhi High Court that there are sufficient measures in place to safeguard victims of domestic violence and child abuse amid the lockdown in the country.

The submission was made before a bench of justices JR Midha and Jyoti Singh which was hearing via video conferencing an NGO's plea claiming that there was an increasing in number of domestic violence incidents since the nation was put under lockdown and sought an urgent intervention by the court.

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The NGO -- All India Council of Human Rights, Liberties and Social Justice (AICHLS) -- in its plea has sought safeguarding measures for the victims of domestic violence and child abuse amid the lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, which has infected 14,378 people and claimed 480 lives in India.

The Women and Child Development Department, represented by Delhi government's additional standing counsel Sanjoy Ghose and advocate Urvi Mohan, told the court that sufficient facilities were available to house victims of domestic violence and children in need of care and protection.

The department also said there are 24x7 helplines in place and when a complaint is received, rescue of the victim(s) is carried out immediately.

The DCW, represented by advocate Rajshekhar Rao, told the court that the volume of calls on its helpline - 181 - has gone down after April 1.

However, there was a spike in call volume between March 26 and March 31, but it was largely for seeking clarity in relation to the imposition of the lockdown.

Normally, on an average, the DCW receives around 1500-1800 calls, it told the court.

The submissions were made on notes placed before the bench by the department and the DCW on Friday.

The court, thereafter, listed the matter for further hearing on Saturday afternoon.

The DCW, in its note, has also said that analysis of the calls received on its helpline during the lockdown indicated no rising trend in domestic violence cases.

"On the contrary, the number of cases reported to the helpline has decreased. While no definite conclusion can be drawn, this is probably due to the circumspection on the part of victims in reporting such incidents due to the presence of the perpetrators in the house and the fear of further violence if such attempts to report were made known to the perpetrator," the commission said.

It has also said in its note that the cases of molestation, sexual assault and stalking, etc. have decreased manifold presumably since a large number of these incidents take place outside the domestic setting and by third parties".

"The reported cases of rapes have also decreased by 71 per cent (approx.) again presumably due to the perpetrators being third parties and the location of the attacks being outside the household. Kidnapping cases reported to the helpline has also seen a fall of more than 90 per cent," the commission said in its note.

The NGO, in its plea, has contended that incidents of domestic violence and child abuse have gripped not only India, but countries such as Australia, the UK and the US, and the reports suggest that countries are witnessing a horrific surge in domestic violence cases since the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdowns.

The plea has claimed that the helpline numbers across the country have received about 92,000 calls based on domestic abuse and violence in the first 11 days of the lockdown alone, and sought to appoint nodal officers to attend such distress calls.&nbsp; 
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The AAP government and the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) have told the Delhi High Court that there are sufficient measures in place to safeguard victims of domestic violence and child abuse amid the lockdown in the country.

The AAP government and the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) have told the Delhi High Court that there are sufficient measures in place to safeguard victims of domestic violence and child abuse amid the lockdown in the country. The submission was made before a bench of justices JR Midha and Jyoti Singh which was hearing via video conferencing an NGO's plea claiming that there was an increasing in number of domestic violence incidents since the nation was put under lockdown and sought an urgent intervention by the court. Also read | Switzerland mountain lights up Indian flag to express solidarity in fight against coronavirus The NGO -- All India Council of Human Rights, Liberties and Social Justice (AICHLS) -- in its plea has sought safeguarding measures for the victims of domestic violence and child abuse amid the lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, which has infected 14,378 people and claimed 480 lives in India. The Women and Child Development Department, represented by Delhi government's additional standing counsel Sanjoy Ghose and advocate Urvi Mohan, told the court that sufficient facilities were available to house victims of domestic violence and children in need of care and protection. The department also said there are 24x7 helplines in place and when a complaint is received, rescue of the victim(s) is carried out immediately. The DCW, represented by advocate Rajshekhar Rao, told the court that the volume of calls on its helpline - 181 - has gone down after April 1. However, there was a spike in call volume between March 26 and March 31, but it was largely for seeking clarity in relation to the imposition of the lockdown. Normally, on an average, the DCW receives around 1500-1800 calls, it told the court. The submissions were made on notes placed before the bench by the department and the DCW on Friday. The court, thereafter, listed the matter for further hearing on Saturday afternoon. The DCW, in its note, has also said that analysis of the calls received on its helpline during the lockdown indicated no rising trend in domestic violence cases. "On the contrary, the number of cases reported to the helpline has decreased. While no definite conclusion can be drawn, this is probably due to the circumspection on the part of victims in reporting such incidents due to the presence of the perpetrators in the house and the fear of further violence if such attempts to report were made known to the perpetrator," the commission said. It has also said in its note that the cases of molestation, sexual assault and stalking, etc. have decreased manifold presumably since a large number of these incidents take place outside the domestic setting and by third parties". "The reported cases of rapes have also decreased by 71 per cent (approx.) again presumably due to the perpetrators being third parties and the location of the attacks being outside the household. Kidnapping cases reported to the helpline has also seen a fall of more than 90 per cent," the commission said in its note. The NGO, in its plea, has contended that incidents of domestic violence and child abuse have gripped not only India, but countries such as Australia, the UK and the US, and the reports suggest that countries are witnessing a horrific surge in domestic violence cases since the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdowns. The plea has claimed that the helpline numbers across the country have received about 92,000 calls based on domestic abuse and violence in the first 11 days of the lockdown alone, and sought to appoint nodal officers to attend such distress calls.

Sufficient measures present to safeguard domestic violence victims during lockdown: AAP govt to HC

The Central government said on Friday 647 new coronavirus cases in the last 48 hours has links with Tablighi Jamaat's members.&nbsp;

In Delhi, 386 tested positive for coronavirus so far, out of which 259 were from Nizamuddin Markaz, where the Tablighi Jamaat's event took place on March 13.&nbsp;

A lot of other states have reported a large number of COVID-19 cases and the rise is mostly due to Tablighi Jamaat's religious congregation where more than 3,000 people participated, including foreign nationals.&nbsp;

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This religious group is receiving a lot of flak for its irresponsible behaviour and at such a time doctors in the national capital are complaining that the patients of this group are not cooperating.&nbsp;

Some patients evacuated from Nizamuddin Markaz are not following instructions and are reluctant to take medicines, a doctor said.&nbsp;

A senior doctor from Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital in New Delhi also complained of the non-cooperation of patients admitted from Nizamuddin Markaz.&nbsp;

Earlier, in Delhi's neighbouring state Uttar Pradesh, doctors accused Tablighi Jamaat patients of misbehaving with the nurses, passing lewd remarks in Ghaziabad district, following which the state government imposed the stringent National Security Act (NSA) against them.&nbsp;

Now the whole Muslim community should not receive the blamed, but, when the nation is facing such a grave crisis, strict actions must be taken against those who are repeated offenders 
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The Central government said on Friday 647 new coronavirus cases in the last 48 hours has links with Tablighi Jamaat's members. In Delhi, 386 tested positive for coronavirus so far, out of which 259 were from Nizamuddin Markaz, where the Tablighi Jamaat's event took place on March 13.

The Central government said on Friday 647 new coronavirus cases in the last 48 hours has links with Tablighi Jamaat's members. In Delhi, 386 tested positive for coronavirus so far, out of which 259 were from Nizamuddin Markaz, where the Tablighi Jamaat's event took place on March 13. A lot of other states have reported a large number of COVID-19 cases and the rise is mostly due to Tablighi Jamaat's religious congregation where more than 3,000 people participated, including foreign nationals. Also read | 647 confirmed cases linked to Tablighi Jamaat in 14 states, says Health Ministry This religious group is receiving a lot of flak for its irresponsible behaviour and at such a time doctors in the national capital are complaining that the patients of this group are not cooperating. Some patients evacuated from Nizamuddin Markaz are not following instructions and are reluctant to take medicines, a doctor said. A senior doctor from Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital in New Delhi also complained of the non-cooperation of patients admitted from Nizamuddin Markaz. Earlier, in Delhi's neighbouring state Uttar Pradesh, doctors accused Tablighi Jamaat patients of misbehaving with the nurses, passing lewd remarks in Ghaziabad district, following which the state government imposed the stringent National Security Act (NSA) against them. Now the whole Muslim community should not receive the blamed, but, when the nation is facing such a grave crisis, strict actions must be taken against those who are repeated offenders

After putting many lives at risk, Tablighi Jamaat members cause new controversy

A 69-year-old woman who was suffering from&nbsp;coronavirus died&nbsp;in Delhi, officials from Delhi government confirmed on Friday.&nbsp;

This is the second coronavirus death from India, a day after Karnataka reported the first fatality.&nbsp;

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Reportedly, the woman is the mother of a COVID-19 patient and was also suffering from hypertension and diabetes.&nbsp;

WION sources said that infected son of the woman had a travel history to Italy, one of the worst-affected regions outside mainland China.

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Earlier, the Indian health ministry refused to consider the outbreak in India as a "health emergency" and confirmed 81 infected cases in the country.&nbsp;

Addressing a one-day session of the Delhi Assembly, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the COVID-19 is in the "containment stage", and the Centre and state government are working together to deal with the crisis.

"We have closed schools, cinema halls, universities... To contain the spread of coronavirus," Kejriwal said. "We have been taking all precautionary measures and people have been supporting us."

Karnataka CM&nbsp;BS Yediyurappa today ordered the closure of schools, universities, theatres, malls, among others, after a 76-year-old from Kalaburagi became India's first coronavirus fatality.&nbsp;&nbsp;

After a rising number of cases, the Indian government on Wednesday suspended visas issues to all the countries till March 15, effective from today. However, UN and international organisation officials and diplomats are given relaxation from this move.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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A 69-year-old woman who was suffering from coronavirus died in Delhi, officials from Delhi government confirmed on Friday. This is the second coronavirus death from India, a day after Karnataka reported the first fatality.

A 69-year-old woman who was suffering from coronavirus died in Delhi, officials from Delhi government confirmed on Friday. This is the second coronavirus death from India, a day after Karnataka reported the first fatality. Also read: 81 coronavirus cases confirmed in India, 17 foreign nationals tested positive Reportedly, the woman is the mother of a COVID-19 patient and was also suffering from hypertension and diabetes. WION sources said that infected son of the woman had a travel history to Italy, one of the worst-affected regions outside mainland China. Also read: India versus South Africa ODI series called off amid coronavirus pandemic Earlier, the Indian health ministry refused to consider the outbreak in India as a "health emergency" and confirmed 81 infected cases in the country. Addressing a one-day session of the Delhi Assembly, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the COVID-19 is in the "containment stage", and the Centre and state government are working together to deal with the crisis. "We have closed schools, cinema halls, universities... To contain the spread of coronavirus," Kejriwal said. "We have been taking all precautionary measures and people have been supporting us." Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa today ordered the closure of schools, universities, theatres, malls, among others, after a 76-year-old from Kalaburagi became India's first coronavirus fatality. After a rising number of cases, the Indian government on Wednesday suspended visas issues to all the countries till March 15, effective from today. However, UN and international organisation officials and diplomats are given relaxation from this move.

Second coronavirus death in India; 69-year-old dies in Delhi

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Special flights of the IAF and Air India evacuated foreigners and Indians from coronavirus-hit Wuhan in China and cruise ship in Japan. Union Health Minister Harshwardhan said that we are trying our best to evacuate Indians from Wuhan.

Coronavirus Updates: IAF, Air India carry out Evacuations

Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party registered a resounding victory in the Delhi assembly elections 2020 and retained power for a third term by winning 63 seats, hours after counting of votes began on February 11, 2020. AAP bigwigs Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Atishi, Gopal Rai, Satyendra Jain, Raghav Chadha, Saurabh Bhardwaj, Amanatulah Khan won etc over their nearest rivals in their respective assembly constituencies.

WION Special Broadcast: Arvind Kejriwal's AAP wins big in Delhi Assembly Elections 2020

The European Parliament will debate 6 resolutions that slam the new citizenship law. Should New Delhi worry? WION's Palki tells you how India should read this move by European Lawmakers.

Gravitas: CAA criticised by European Lawmakers

New Delhi will invite Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit when it hosts the event later this year. Ministry of External Affairs spokesman Raveesh Kumar said "India will be hosting the heads of government summit later this year. As per established practice and procedure within SCO, all the eight members, as well as four observer states and other international dialogue partners, will be invited".

WION Dispatch: Pakistan PM to be invited for SCO summit

Russia's ambassador to India Nikolay Kudashev has backed New Delhi's position on Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking on the sidelines of the global conclave in New Delhi he said that Kashmir is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan and must never be raised at the United Nations.

Russia backs India on Kashmir, says Kashmir is a bilateral issue

India's Ministry of Home Affairs will be organising a meeting of top bureaucrats from Indian states to discuss the National Population Register and the census. The meeting is scheduled to happen later today at Ambedkar Bhawan in New Delhi.

Indian Home Ministry convenes meet on NPR, Govt hoping for cooperation from states

Denmark's foreign minister Jeppe Kofod is in India. Speaking to WION, he lauded India's leadership role in climate change and said his country would like to have a green partnership with New Delhi. He also spoke on extradition of Kim Davy, who was responsible for Purulia arms drop.

WION Exclusive conversation with Denmark Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod

Iran Foreign Minister Javad Zarif in New Delhi lashed out at the United States and called the US leadership arrogant. WION brings you the compete highlight of Zarif's combative speech.

WION Dispatch: Iran Foreign Minister lashes out at US, blames for Ukraine plane downing

Sri Lanka Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena arrived on Wednesday for a two-day visit to India.

He is set to hold several meeting including with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

He will also hold meetings with Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey and Minister of Labour Santosh Kumar Gangwar.

This is his first visit after taking office as the foreign minister Gunawardena is also scheduled to visit Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar. He will emplane for Sri Lanka on January 10.&nbsp; 
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Sri Lanka Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena arrived on Wednesday for a two-day visit to India. He is set to hold several meeting including with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

Sri Lanka Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena arrived on Wednesday for a two-day visit to India. He is set to hold several meeting including with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. He will also hold meetings with Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey and Minister of Labour Santosh Kumar Gangwar. This is his first visit after taking office as the foreign minister Gunawardena is also scheduled to visit Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar. He will emplane for Sri Lanka on January 10.

Sri Lankan foreign minister arrives in Delhi for two-day visit

Smog towers are structures designed to work as large-scale air purifiers. They are usually fitted with multiple layers of air filters, which clean the air of pollutants as it passes through them. #SmogTower #Delhi #India

New Delhi gets its first smog tower

Equity indices suffered a blow during early hours on Monday on the back of escalating geopolitical tension after a senior Iranian military official was killed by a US airstrike. At 10:15 am, the BSE S&P Sensex was down by 456 points to 41,009 while the Nifty 50 edged lower by 136 points at 12,094. All sectoral indices were in the negative terrain with Nifty PSU bank falling by 3.2 per cent, metal by 2.2 per cent, auto by 1.7 per cent and FMCG by 0.8 per cent.

Equities crash on US-Iran tensions, Nifty sinks below 12,100

North India Is Shivering As Capital New Delhi Witnesses Coldest Winter Day In Over A Century. #Gravitas

Gravitas: Delhi: Coldest December Day In 119 Years

Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/president-kovind-pm-modi-pay-floral-tribute-to-ambedkar-on-his-63rd-death-anniversary-266582">Narendra Modi</a> met his Mauritius counterpart <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/pm-narendra-modi-oath-ceremony-four-presidents-three-pms-and-millions-glued-on-tv-screens-222583">Pravind Kumar Jugnauth </a>in New Delhi on Friday.

Jugnauth is on a visit to India, which has come weeks after his victory in the recently concluded parliamentary elections.

PM Modi had congratulated Jugnauth over his victory during a telephonic conversation last month and extended him an invitation to visit New Delhi at his early convenience, which was accepted by the latter.

During the conversation, the Prime Minister had reiterated India's commitment to continue close and extensive cooperation between India and Mauritius for mutual benefit. 
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Mauritius counterpart Pravind Kumar Jugnauth in New Delhi on Friday. Jugnauth is on a visit to India, which has come weeks after his victory in the recently concluded parliamentary elections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Mauritius counterpart Pravind Kumar Jugnauth in New Delhi on Friday. Jugnauth is on a visit to India, which has come weeks after his victory in the recently concluded parliamentary elections. PM Modi had congratulated Jugnauth over his victory during a telephonic conversation last month and extended him an invitation to visit New Delhi at his early convenience, which was accepted by the latter. During the conversation, the Prime Minister had reiterated India's commitment to continue close and extensive cooperation between India and Mauritius for mutual benefit.

PM Modi meets Mauritius counterpart Pravind Jugnauth

First-ever 2+2 dialogue of India & Japan held in New Delhi today. Both sides raise the issue of national securities from terror in the world. Both sides agreed that Pakistan based terror network is a threat to the region. Watch this video to find out more in details.

First-ever 2+2 dialogue of India & Japan held in New Delhi today

The inaugural meeting of India-Japan Foreign and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-japan-to-hold-maiden-22-dialogue-on-november-30-262908">Defence Ministerial Dialogue (2+2)</a> will be held today. Both the countries are expected to discuss defence and security, among other mutual issues.

The meeting is being held in pursuance of the decision taken by Prime Minister Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe during the 13th India-Japan Annual Summit held in Japan in October 2018, with an aim to institute a Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue for further deepening bilateral security and defence cooperation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be leading the Indian delegation while the Japanese delegation will be led by Foreign Affairs Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defence Minister Taro Kono. 
 
"The 2+2 meeting would provide an opportunity for the two sides to review the status of and exchange further views on strengthening defence and security cooperation between India and Japan so as to provide greater depth to the 'India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership'," the MEA statement added.

The Japanese delegation will also meet PM Modi.

India and Japan will also trade views on the contemporary situation in the Indo-Pacific region and the respective efforts made by both sides under India's ''Act East Policy'' and Japan's ''Free and Open Indo-Pacific Vision'' to achieve the shared goal of peace, prosperity, and progress.

The inaugural meeting of India-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue (2+2) will be held today. Both the countries are expected to discuss defence and security, among other mutual issues.

The inaugural meeting of India-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue (2+2) will be held today. Both the countries are expected to discuss defence and security, among other mutual issues. The meeting is being held in pursuance of the decision taken by Prime Minister Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe during the 13th India-Japan Annual Summit held in Japan in October 2018, with an aim to institute a Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue for further deepening bilateral security and defence cooperation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be leading the Indian delegation while the Japanese delegation will be led by Foreign Affairs Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defence Minister Taro Kono. "The 2+2 meeting would provide an opportunity for the two sides to review the status of and exchange further views on strengthening defence and security cooperation between India and Japan so as to provide greater depth to the 'India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership'," the MEA statement added. The Japanese delegation will also meet PM Modi. India and Japan will also trade views on the contemporary situation in the Indo-Pacific region and the respective efforts made by both sides under India's ''Act East Policy'' and Japan's ''Free and Open Indo-Pacific Vision'' to achieve the shared goal of peace, prosperity, and progress.

India-Japan to hold 2+2 ministerial dialogue in New Delhi today

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajya-sabha-adjourned-till-2pm-after-uproar-over-jnu-fee-hike-issue-263097">Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)</a> visually impaired students' forum has called for a demonstration on Wednesday in front of Delhi Police Headquarters against alleged lathi charge by police on the students of the University and to demand justice for persons with disabilities. 
 
The demonstration is scheduled in the front of the Police Headquarter on Jaisingh Road near the Parliament. 
 
"The JNU Visually Challenged Students' Forum calls for a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jnu-administration-to-take-stringent-action-against-students-over-criminal-vandalism-262743">demonstration</a> against the brutal lathi charge of Delhi Police and demand for justice for persons with disabilities," Shaikh Mohammad Kaish, JNU Visually Challenged Students' Forum, said in a statement. 
 
On November 18, Delhi Police had denied allegations of lathi-charge levelled by some students during the protest organised to demand complete fee rollback. 
 
However, the Forum said that the lathi charge by police was a clear cut violation of the United Nation's Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006 and Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2016 act. 
 
The forum demanded delegation-level talks with the Chief Commissioner of Delhi Police and full protection of persons with disabilities anywhere in the national capital with an immediate effect.

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) visually impaired students' forum has called for a demonstration on Wednesday in front of Delhi Police Headquarters against alleged lathi charge by police on the students of the University and to demand justice for persons with disabilities.

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) visually impaired students' forum has called for a demonstration on Wednesday in front of Delhi Police Headquarters against alleged lathi charge by police on the students of the University and to demand justice for persons with disabilities. The demonstration is scheduled in the front of the Police Headquarter on Jaisingh Road near the Parliament. "The JNU Visually Challenged Students' Forum calls for a demonstration against the brutal lathi charge of Delhi Police and demand for justice for persons with disabilities," Shaikh Mohammad Kaish, JNU Visually Challenged Students' Forum, said in a statement. On November 18, Delhi Police had denied allegations of lathi-charge levelled by some students during the protest organised to demand complete fee rollback. However, the Forum said that the lathi charge by police was a clear cut violation of the United Nation's Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006 and Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2016 act. The forum demanded delegation-level talks with the Chief Commissioner of Delhi Police and full protection of persons with disabilities anywhere in the national capital with an immediate effect.

JNU: Visually impaired students' forum calls for protest against police brutality

The all-party meeting convened by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi commenced here on Sunday, a day ahead of the winter session of the Parliament. 
 
Union Ministers Amit Shah, Thawarchand Gehlot, V Muraleedharan and Arjun Ram Meghwal arrived at the Parliament Library Building for the meeting convened by Joshi for the leaders of parties in the House. 
 
Opposition leaders such as TDP's Jaydev Galla, Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and Satish Mishra of BSP are participating in the meeting. 
 
TMC lawmakers Derek O'Brien and Sudip Bandyopadhyay, LJP lawmaker Chirag Paswan, RPI leader Ramdas Athawale, AIADMK's Navneet Krishnan and Anupriya Patel of Apna Dal (S) are also present in the meeting. 
 
Other leaders including MDMK's Vaiko, TK Rangarajan of CPM, TR Balu of DMK, YSRCP's V Vijayasai Reddy, Manoj Jha of RJD and Ram Gopal Yadav of SP are among those present in the meet. 
 
While the government is expected to lay thrust on its legislative agenda, the opposition parties are likely to raise the issues of their concern. The Parliament session will continue till December 13. 
 
On Saturday, an all-party meet was convened by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla ahead of the winter session in an effort to ensure the smooth functioning of the House.

The all-party meeting convened by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi commenced here on Sunday, a day ahead of the winter session of the Parliament. Union Ministers Amit Shah, Thawarchand Gehlot, V Muraleedharan and Arjun Ram Meghwal arrived at the Parliament Library Building for the meeting convened by Joshi for the leaders of parties in the House.

The all-party meeting convened by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi commenced here on Sunday, a day ahead of the winter session of the Parliament. Union Ministers Amit Shah, Thawarchand Gehlot, V Muraleedharan and Arjun Ram Meghwal arrived at the Parliament Library Building for the meeting convened by Joshi for the leaders of parties in the House. Opposition leaders such as TDP's Jaydev Galla, Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and Satish Mishra of BSP are participating in the meeting. TMC lawmakers Derek O'Brien and Sudip Bandyopadhyay, LJP lawmaker Chirag Paswan, RPI leader Ramdas Athawale, AIADMK's Navneet Krishnan and Anupriya Patel of Apna Dal (S) are also present in the meeting. Other leaders including MDMK's Vaiko, TK Rangarajan of CPM, TR Balu of DMK, YSRCP's V Vijayasai Reddy, Manoj Jha of RJD and Ram Gopal Yadav of SP are among those present in the meet. While the government is expected to lay thrust on its legislative agenda, the opposition parties are likely to raise the issues of their concern. The Parliament session will continue till December 13. On Saturday, an all-party meet was convened by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla ahead of the winter session in an effort to ensure the smooth functioning of the House.

New Delhi: All party meeting begins ahead of Parliament's winter session

With the national capital facing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-thick-smog-blankets-parts-of-delhi-air-quality-index-crosses-severe-level-259837">severe air pollution</a>, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Delhi government&nbsp;the "logic" behind the odd-even scheme and ordered it to produce data to prove that the road rationing plan reduces pollution. 
 
The Bench of Justice Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta took up the issue of air pollution in the capital and other parts of north India. 
 
The apex court ruled that persons found violating the ban on construction and demolition in the Delhi-NCR region will be fined Rs 1 lakh and with Rs 5,000 for burning garbage. It also directed municipal bodies to prevent open dumping of garbage. 
 
"Cars create less pollution. What are you [Delhi]&nbsp;getting from this odd-even? What is the logic behind the odd-even scheme? Banning diesel vehicles we can understand, but what is the point of odd-even scheme," Justice Arun Mishra said. 
 
The bench has sought the data or records from the Delhi Government by Friday to prove that the odd-even scheme has reduced pollution in Delhi, even as autos/taxis and two-wheelers continue to ply on the roads. 
 
The next date of hearing in the case is November 6. 
 
The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-kejriwal-carpools-with-ministerial-colleagues-on-first-day-of-odd-even-259821">odd-even scheme</a>, which entails cars with even last digits to run on even days and with odd last digits to run on odd days of the month, will be in force from November 4 until November 15. 
 
The Bench also directed the Central government and the Delhi Government to take steps with the help of the experts. 
 
"It is not the way we can live. Centre should do [something], states should do [something], it can't go on. This is too much. No room is safe to live in this city, even in homes. We are losing precious years of our lives due to this," it said. 
 
The apex court also summoned chief secretaries of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to appear before it on stubble burning that leads to pollution. 
 
"Delhi is choking every year and we are not able to do anything. Every year, this is happening and this continues for 10-15 days, this does not happen in civilised countries. The right to life is most important. Things are happening every year under our nose. People are being advised to not come to Delhi, or leave Delhi. State governments are responsible," the bench said. 
 
The court said it will monitor the matter related to air pollution. 
 
"People dying in their state and neighbouring states -&nbsp;will not tolerate this. We are making a mockery of everything. This is a gross violation of the fundamental right to life. We will supervise this matter now. Crop stubble burning must stop immediately and all states must do everything to stop it," the Supreme Court said. 
 
Justice Mishra said that gram pradhans, local officials, police who do not control burning should be removed from their posts. 
 
Justice Arun Mishra further remarked that people were not safe inside their own homes and it was unacceptable in a civilised country and asked what measures were being taken by the government. 
 
Describing the situation as 'grim', the apex court also asked the Centre and Delhi government to inform them what they intend to do to reduce the pollution. 
 
"Situation is grim, what you intend to do as Centre and as the Delhi government to reduce this pollution," Supreme Court asked

Speaking on the situation in the national capital, the court stated the situation is....getting repeated every year and it is not tolerable. 
 
Air quality in Delhi other parts of North India dipped to "severe" after Diwali and a thick blanket of smog can be seen in these areas. 
 
In the wake of the current situation, the Environment Pollution (Prevention &amp; Control) Authority has declared a public health emergency.

With the national capital facing severe air pollution, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Delhi government the "logic" behind the odd-even scheme and ordered it to produce data to prove that the road rationing plan reduces pollution.

With the national capital facing severe air pollution, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Delhi government the "logic" behind the odd-even scheme and ordered it to produce data to prove that the road rationing plan reduces pollution. The Bench of Justice Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta took up the issue of air pollution in the capital and other parts of north India. The apex court ruled that persons found violating the ban on construction and demolition in the Delhi-NCR region will be fined Rs 1 lakh and with Rs 5,000 for burning garbage. It also directed municipal bodies to prevent open dumping of garbage. "Cars create less pollution. What are you [Delhi] getting from this odd-even? What is the logic behind the odd-even scheme? Banning diesel vehicles we can understand, but what is the point of odd-even scheme," Justice Arun Mishra said. The bench has sought the data or records from the Delhi Government by Friday to prove that the odd-even scheme has reduced pollution in Delhi, even as autos/taxis and two-wheelers continue to ply on the roads. The next date of hearing in the case is November 6. The odd-even scheme, which entails cars with even last digits to run on even days and with odd last digits to run on odd days of the month, will be in force from November 4 until November 15. The Bench also directed the Central government and the Delhi Government to take steps with the help of the experts. "It is not the way we can live. Centre should do [something], states should do [something], it can't go on. This is too much. No room is safe to live in this city, even in homes. We are losing precious years of our lives due to this," it said. The apex court also summoned chief secretaries of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to appear before it on stubble burning that leads to pollution. "Delhi is choking every year and we are not able to do anything. Every year, this is happening and this continues for 10-15 days, this does not happen in civilised countries. The right to life is most important. Things are happening every year under our nose. People are being advised to not come to Delhi, or leave Delhi. State governments are responsible," the bench said. The court said it will monitor the matter related to air pollution. "People dying in their state and neighbouring states - will not tolerate this. We are making a mockery of everything. This is a gross violation of the fundamental right to life. We will supervise this matter now. Crop stubble burning must stop immediately and all states must do everything to stop it," the Supreme Court said. Justice Mishra said that gram pradhans, local officials, police who do not control burning should be removed from their posts. Justice Arun Mishra further remarked that people were not safe inside their own homes and it was unacceptable in a civilised country and asked what measures were being taken by the government. Describing the situation as 'grim', the apex court also asked the Centre and Delhi government to inform them what they intend to do to reduce the pollution. "Situation is grim, what you intend to do as Centre and as the Delhi government to reduce this pollution," Supreme Court asked Speaking on the situation in the national capital, the court stated the situation is....getting repeated every year and it is not tolerable. Air quality in Delhi other parts of North India dipped to "severe" after Diwali and a thick blanket of smog can be seen in these areas. In the wake of the current situation, the Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority has declared a public health emergency.

Delhi: Supreme Court questions 'logic' behind odd-even scheme, imposes fine of Rs 1 lakh on violators of construction ban

Public health emergency declared in Delhi as air quality worsens.A thicket blanket of grey smog had engulfed the Delhi skies soon after the city was done celebrating Diwali.

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