Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is addressed the media on March 26 on an economic bailout package to tide over the impact of coronavirus. Watch the video for more information:

Indian Finance Minister announce 1.70 lakh cr COVID-19 stimulus package for India

South Korea has become home to the world’s largest coronavirus outbreak outside China. As a result, the government in Seoul has developed an app that can monitor citizens on lockdown. The app is developed by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. It will also use GPS to keep track of their location to make sure they are not breaking their quarantine.

COVID-19: South Korea develops self-quarantine app to monitor location for travellers

India is under complete lockdown and with the restriction measures in place, the elderly are among the most vulnerable. The government has failed to offer any solution yet and it is now up to the community to lend a helping hand. Watch report

COVID-19 shutdown makes elderly vulnerable

The World Health Organization has said that the United States could now be emerging as the new epicenter of the coronavirus. In the last 24 hours, the US has recorded 11,000 fresh cases and more than 200 people have lost their lives.

Coronavirus infected cases in US near 56,000

India's efforts are being appreciated worldwide. Those who are working tirelessly in the country are being discriminated against their very own. Today we bring you two cases where heroes are being shunned.

COVID-19 heroes facing discrimination, harassment: Doctors, airline crew being ostracized

India has seen a sudden rise in the Coronavirus cases with the total number of confirmed cases rising to 536. The death toll in the country now stands at 11. The latest death was reported in Tamil Nadu. Watch report:

Coronavirus cases in India rise to 536, Death toll stand at 11

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on March 24 that the Indian government has set aside 15,000 Cr rupees. PM Modi admitted that the economy will have to pay a price but saving lives should pay precedents over everything.

India imposes 21-day total lockdown, PM announces 15,000 Cr COVID-19 fund

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.

G20 Extraordinary Virtual Leaders' Summit on COVID-19 to be held tomorrow

The death toll in Italy has witnessed a spike yet again. Italy has reported 743 new deaths in the last 24 hours. Similarly, France has seen a big leap in the number of deaths due to the COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. With new 240 deaths, the death toll in France stand at 1,100.

Italy reports 743 new coronavirus deaths, France death toll reaches 1,100

A major armed attack took place on a gurudwara in Kabul today. The Afghan government has blamed the Haqqani network for the attack. It said that the Indian mission in Kabul was their target. Watch report:

WION ground report: India condemns Kabul gurudwara attack

11 dead in terror attack on Gurudwara in Kabul: Haqqani network behind the attack

A class action lawsuit has been filed against China in Florida. It blames China for the Coronavirus outbreak, and demands damages. Can China be legally held guilty for the pandemic? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: China sued for Coronavirus Outbreak

The parents of a 5-year-old boy in Iran fell prey to a fake Coronavirus remedy and fed him alcohol. 200 others have lost their lives due to alcohol poisoning in recent weeks.WION's Palki Sharma has more.

Wuhan Coronavirus: Fake News is costing lives

As the world deals with the Wuhan Coronavirus crisis, the Pakistan government is still conducting missile tests and failing at it. Meanwhile China has deployed underwater drones in the Indian ocean which experts say could be monitoring naval activities. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why this is not the time for war strategies

Gravitas: Pakistan testing missiles despite Coronavirus outbreak

Major countries have imposed a lockdown to fight the Wuhan Coronavirus. But, people are still going out. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what governments around the world are doing to enforce the lockdown and keep their citizens safe.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus, countries are punishing citizens for violating the lockdown

China's telecom companies have lost 21 million users after the Coronavirus outbreak. This revelation has lead to a claim - China is downplaying its number of victims. Is this claim true? WION's Palki Sharma assesses.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus, is China downplaying the number of victims?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the nation at 8 PM on March 24 on the situation arising out of coronavirus outbreak and the efforts being taken to combat it.

PM Modi to address the nation at 8 PM IST on vital aspects of COVID-19

US President Donald Trump called for the protection of Asian Americans after charges that his use of the term "Chinese virus" had aggravated a backlash. Watch report:

Donald Trump: Spreading of coronavirus not fault of Asian Americans

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres requested countries across the world to lay down their weapons in support of the bigger battle against COVID-19. He called for an immediate global ceasefire in all corners of the world. He said, "It is time to put the armed conflict on lockdown and focus together on the true fight of our lives.”

UN Chief calls for Global ceasefire amid coronavirus outbreak: Focus on true fight of lives

1 out of 3 people may not show any symptoms of coronavirus ar all if they are COVID-19 positive. According to the latest study if left undiagnosed these may start another wave of coronavirus cases. Watch report:

Coronavirus Pandemic: 1 out of 3 Coronavirus cases show no symptoms

As the number of coronavirus cases continues to surge in India one of the big questions facing the healthcare system in India is the supply of an adequate number of medical equipment. Watch report:

Will India face shortage of ventilators: 40,000 ventilators for 1.3 billion Indians

A cured Indian coronavirus patient has shared a video on Twitter explaining his experience. The story gives us hope of positivity and sets an example of how we can fight back if we take the required precautions. Watch report:

Amit Kapoor, recovered COVID-19 patient shares his story

As the coronavirus cases continue to surge in India, the state of lockdown has been extended to 30 states and union territories. 548 out of 700 districts are now officially locked down. Watch report:

Coronavirus Pandemic : 75% of all Indian states under lockdown,9 deaths, 471 infected

PM Modi's 2nd address on COVID-19 today at 8PM

India locks down 30 states & UT's amid Coronavirus outbreak

ICMR has prescribed anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for health workers and family members of coronavirus patients who are at high risk. US President Donald Trump says, this drug can be a game changer

WION Fineprint: Drug Hydroxychloroquine is a game changer-Trump

To handle the situation of Coronavirus in Pakistan, Interior ministry issued a notification to deploy army for the first time in Pakistan

Army called for the first time in Pak, PM refuses to invoke lockdown

80 cities in India are lockdown. From Railway station to Airport to border have been sealed. To Know the ground reality watch this report

WION Dispatch: Limited Lockdown In India,To know the ground reality watch this Report

Icmr approves use of anti-malarial drug in high risk. ICMR holds a press briefing today and clarify that this drug is only use by those health workers who are treating Covid 19 patients.

Icmr approves use of anti-malarial drug for health workers

Health Ministry briefs media about the current situation of coronavirus in India. Ministry says that the states must ready dedicated hospitals for covid 19.

Health Ministry along with ICMR briefing on Coronavirus updates

75 cities are lockdown in India. Many essential services are open during this lockdown. here are the list of shutdown across the states, what is open and what is not

Limited Lockdown in India, Do you want to know what is shut?

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