A host of European countries are starting to relax restrictions and lift lockdowns amid the coronavirus pandemic. Two of the worst-hit countries—Germany and Italy, who have a total of 299,000 and more cases combined, have also announced to reopen small shops and schools from May.

Germany and Italy begin to ease coronavirus lockdown rules, but move warily

Apple Inc on Wednesday released a smaller iPhone priced at $399, cutting the starting price for the company`s smartphone line in a move to broaden its appeal to budget-conscious customers as the coronavirus hobbles the global economy.

Apple rolls out cheaper iPhone as pandemic curbs spending

Government of India's newly launched app Aarogya Setu (health bridge) has become an instant hit among smartphone user. It is the world's fastest-growing mobile app with more than 50 million users.

Aarogya Setu beats 'Pokémon GO' record, crosses 50 million downloads in 13 Days

The coronavirus pandemic is pushing the global economy into its deepest recession in a century, cutting world output by three per cent this year, and the crisis could get worse, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.

Pandemic causing deep recession, and it could get worse: IMF

The coronavirus pandemic has created an atmosphere of fear and misinformation. From homemade cure to temperature and weather-related myths have made it to the list of misinformations.

Myth buster: No correlation between temperature variations and coronavirus spread

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday in his address to the nation announced a further extension of the nationwide lockdown till May 3. As it happened: PM Modi's address to the nation PM said that India gained from timely measures of social distancing and lockdown and is in a much stable position in comparison to several powerful countries of the world.

PM Narendra Modi extends lockdown till May 3 as coronavirus cases cross 10,000

Coronavirus cases in India have risen to 10,363 and the death toll to 339, according to data released by the Ministry of health. A total number of 10,363 cases of coronavirus have been reported in India.

Coronavirus: India sees 1,211 cases in 24 hours; total tally at 10,363

Angry Trump denies plan to axe coronavirus doctor but signals new fights Trump, who on Sunday fueled speculation by retweeting a critical comment with the hashtag #FireFauci, sought to draw a line under the latest White House turmoil.

Morning news brief: IMF approves debt relief for poor countries, France extends lockdown and more

As COVID crisis creates havoc in America, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will help Indians worried about visa issue and may extend their stay depending on the circumstances.

COVID-19 crisis visa extension issue: US to extend stay depending on ground situation 

The Afghan Health Ministry said that 49 new COVID-19 cases have been registered in the country in the past 24 hours, which led the total cases surge to 714 on Tuesday.

Covid-19 cases in Afghanistan surge to 714, IMF gives debt relief

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

Fifty-nine Indians working in Singapore are among the 233 new coronavirus cases reported on Sunday, taking the total number of COVID-19 patients in the city-state to 2,532.

Coronavirus outbreak: 59 Indians among 233 new cases in Singapore

The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India has risen to 9152, including 308 deaths. According to the data provided by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), on Monday total 856 people have so far recovered from the infection.

India's COVID-19 cases rise to 9152; 308 deaths reported

The United States may be ready to start gradually reopening next month, the government's top infectious diseases expert said Sunday, as signs grew that the coronavirus pandemic was peaking.

US could start reopening in May, says top virus advisor

Cases of infections of the deadly coronavirus surpassed 18 lacs worldwide on Wednesday as COVID-19 spreads across Europe, North America and South Asia. Also read: US could start reopening in May, says top virus advisor COVID-19 has now infected 1,853,155 people worldwide and 114,247 people have been killed due to this pandemic.

Coronavirus outbreak: Global cases cross 1,800,000; death toll rises to 114,247

Coronavirus outbreak: Global cases cross 1,800,000; death toll rises to 114,247 The epicentre of the pandemic has shifted twice, first from China to Europe, and then from Europe to North America.

Morning news brief:  Global cases surpass 18 lacs, US could start reopening in May and more

Sri Lanka makes cremations compulsory for virus-related deaths Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 13 (ANI): Sri Lanka has made cremations compulsory for coronavirus victims, ignoring protests from the country's Muslim population which says the rule goes against Islamic tradition.

Sri Lanka makes cremations compulsory for virus-related deaths

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Tuesday at 10 am, his office said. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 10 AM on 14th April 2020," PMO India tweeted.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the nation at 10 am on April 14: PMO

Mumbai's Dharavi — Asia's biggest slum on Monday has recorded 47 cases and reported at least 5 deaths so far. Measures to prevent COVID-19 faces challenge in Dharavi - one of the poorest and densest areas in the world.

8 lakh people in 2.25 sq km: Social distancing a tough task in Mumbai's Dharavi

Many researches across the globe have reiterated the need of giving special care to the elderly, as they are the most vulnerable demographic. As peaks in many countries have shown, old folks, especially those with underlying conditions of the heart and kidney are not likely to survive the infection.

Elderly may have to self-isolate for the entire year, or until a vaccine is ready

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to state chief ministers yesterday. It is believed that most state leaders want to extend the lockdown in order to contain COVID-19 before the number of jump higher up.

Red, orange, green: Indian government might colour-code regions based on reported cases to contain COVID-19

India currently has 8356 active cases of coronavirus. Out of these 716 people have been discharged so far. Additionally, 273 deaths have been reported in the country, as per data from the Ministry of Health and Family Affairs, Government of India.

COVID-19 in India: 8356 cases; Delhi & Maharashtra only regions to cross 1,000 mark

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