Mainland China reported a second consecutive day of no new local coronavirus infections as the epicentre of the epidemic Hubei province opened its borders, but imported cases rose as Beijing ramped up controls to prevent a resurgence of infections.

China reports second consecutive day of no new local coronavirus transmissions, imported cases rise

Equity benchmark Sensex was trading over 1,000 points higher in afternoon session on Thursday after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a stimulus package worth Rs 1.

Sensex trades 1,000 points higher after Finance Minister announces Rs 1.70 lakh cr-stimulus package

In the backdrop of coronavirus outbreak and subsequent lockdown, the Centre has come up with a Rs 1.70 lakh crore relief package for the daily wage earners, women workers and migrant workers as the country remains in a 21-day lockdown period.

Centre announces coronavirus stimulus package; promises cash transfer, food provision

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told New Zealanders on Wednesday to behave as if they had the coronavirus and cut all physical contact outside their household when the country heads into a one-month lockdown at midnight.

'Act like you have COVID-19': PM Ardern says as New Zealand heads into lockdown

United Nations is still to discuss Covid crisis, several diplomatic sources have confirmed. Both the 15 member United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and 193 strong United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) haven't taken the matter up formally.

United Nations still to discuss Covid-19 crisis formally

China lifted tough restrictions on the province at the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak on Wednesday after a months-long lockdown as the country reported no new domestic cases.

China lifts travel restrictions in Hubei province after months of coronavirus lockdown

The number of confirmed coronavirus infection cases in Pakistan has risen to 1037, including seven deaths, authorities said on Wednesday. The total number of coronavirus positive case has touched 1,037 in Pakistan with 413 cases in Sindh; 115 in Balochistan; 296 in Punjab; 117 in K-P; 80 in Gilgit-Baltistan; 15 in Islamabad; and one in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, The Express Tribune reported.

Coronavirus in Pakistan: Number of case cross 1000, 7 dead

In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg said that she likely contracted the coronavirus The teen climate activist said that she had recovered after isolating herself for the last two weeks.

Greta Thunberg says she 'likely' had Covid-19 infection; urges young people to stay home

As the coronavirus spreads across the United States, Chinese students from wealthy families are persuading their parents to pay tens of thousands of dollars for seats on private jets to get home.

Chinese students fleeing virus-hit US pay $20,000 for seats on private jets

The IT city of Bengaluru got its first integrated war room to combat the Covid-19 outbreak. The state of Karnataka has so far detected 38 cases, most of which are in the capital city Bengaluru.

Bengaluru's war room uses technology to contain covid-19

G20 leaders will meet via video conference on Thursday to discuss the coronavirus crisis. The idea of the summit was discussed by Indian PM Modi with other G20 leaders like Australian PM Scott Morrison & Chair of G20 Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman Al Saud.

Emergency G20 summit on Covid-19 on Thursday via video conference

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah’s eight-month detention ended on Tuesday after the administration revoked the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) against him.

Omar Abdullah released after 8 months in detention, PSA charges revoked

The government of India on Tuesday has asked states to impose curfew wherever necessary as people continue to venture out despite coronavirus lockdown order. Multiple new positive cases have been reported from various parts of the country.

Impose curfew wherever necessary: Centre tells states

The government of India has decided to cover Covid-19 treatment of in private hospitals under Ayushman Bharat — the central government’s health insurance scheme for the deprived.

Ayushman Bharat to cover coronavirus treatment as number of cases rise in India

The government has decided to restrict domestic transport services—railways, flights and interstate buses—across the country on a massive scale that has never been witnessed by the country.

No flights, no trains and no buses: India halts its transport network to contain coronavirus

The Nepal government has closed its borders with India and China for a week starting Monday, in a bid to prevent a possible outbreak of the novel coronavirus in the Himalayan nation.

Coronavirus outbreak: Nepal seals borders with India, China

NASA said it has suspended work on building and testing the rocket and capsule for its Artemis manned mission to the Moon due to the rising number of coronavirus cases in the community.

Coronavirus pandemic: NASA suspends work on Moon rocket

The Delhi Metro services will be closed on Sunday as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Janata Curfew" initiative to contain the spread of the COVID-19 in India.

Delhi Metro train services to remain closed on Sunday in wake of PM's 'Janta curfew' call

Italy passed a grim milestone on Thursday when it overtook China as the country with most reported deaths from the new coronavirus sweeping the planet. The world has stepped up its war to try to contain the rapid spread of COVID-19, with several countries imposing lockdowns that are keeping tens of millions of people trapped in their homes.

Coronavirus: Italy death toll reaches 3,405, overtaking China

For Pakistan Coronavirus pandemic is an excuse to beg for money We are living amid a pandemic. Citizens are looking up to their respective governments for direction.

For Pakistan, Coronavirus pandemic is an excuse to beg for money

India has received an informal request from Maldives and Nepal for its rapid response team, which Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is at the disposal of SAARC countries.

SAARC conference on coronavirus: Maldives, Nepal request for India's rapid response teams

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the nation on the coronavirus pandemic that has infected more than 2,00,000 people and killed more than 9000 across the world.

Highlights of PM Modi's address to Nation on coronavirus

With several states going on partial lockdown as a part of precautionary measures against the Coronavirus, isolated incidents of racism are on the rise against people from the North-Eastern states of India.

People of North-East apprehensive as coronavirus-related racist incidents on the rise

Israel's foreign intelligence service Mossad has obtained coronavirus testing kits for the country, Israeli officials said on Thursday. According to some local media reports, the Mossad haul included 100,000 kits procured from Gulf Arab states that do not formally recognise Israel but which have pursued low-level coordination on regional security challenges such as Iran.

Israel says its spies have procured coronavirus kits abroad