The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday (March 24) said that last date for the income tax return for the financial year 18-19 has been extended to June 30, 2020. The finance minister also extended Aadhar-PAN linking date.

Indian Finance Minister extends deadlines to provide relief

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:

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

Novel coronavirus cases continue to surge in India with more than 319 infections and 7 deaths. PM Narendra Modi led an effort to stem the surge COVID-19 cases by falling for a 14-hour people's curfew om March 22. But the big question is India headed for a complete lockdown. Watch report:

India battles COVID-19: 80 districts under lockdown

Lockdown is the most potent tool amid the coronavirus outbreak and as the government said there will be some inconvenience caused. WION would like to assure our views that is no need to panic and several essential services will remain functional. Watch report:

Services to be operational in lockdown in India amid coronavirus crisis

Coronavirus cases continue to surge in India with more than 460 cases and 7 deaths. Now India headed for a complete lockdown. Watch this breaking news

Breaking News:After Lockdown Curfew in Delhi Ncr | Coronavirus India

India has now announced a lockdown to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. Different state governments have announced multiple measures to ensure that the infection does not spread and at the same time normal life and essential supplies are not affected. Watch report:

Coronavirus: Indian states under lockdown, Essentials available

7 years and numerous roadblocks later, all 4 convicts in the Nirbhaya gangrape case were hanged to death. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India executes Nirbhaya's convicts

Coronavirus has claimed more than 10,000 lives and infected close to 250,000 people globally. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the 10 biggest developments for Friday.

Gravitas: Top 10 headlines for Friday | Wuhan Coronavirus

Justice may have been delivered in the Nirbhaya case. But it is a far cry for thousands of other rape victims. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the numbers.

Gravitas: The long road to justice for India's rape victims

In Parliament today, Congress MP Manish Tewari asked a question on the origins of the Wuhan virus to Health Minister Dr. Harsh Wardhan. Since the outbreak, WION has been the only channel to report on every aspect of the Wuhan Coronavirus.

Gravitas: Origin of the Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak raised in Indian Parliament

With no definitive cure in sight, face masks have become the best weapon to fight the Coronavirus battle. This report tells you how masks became synonymous with some of the biggest events in recent history.

Gravitas: How masks are the symbol of the Coronavirus pandemic

The internet has become the most important tool for millions under lockdown. But the surge in demand could break the internet. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what tech companies are doing to handle the demand.

Gravitas: Can the internet break down? | Wuhan Coronavirus

Member of Parliament Dushyant Singh tests positive for COVID-19 right after he attended a gathering in Lucknow. Post gathering he met President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi. With the latest news coming in from Rashtrapati Bhawan; President has cancelled all the appointments and meetings.

President Ram Nath Kovind cancels all appointments

China's live animal markets have been called 'disease incubators'. The Wuhan coronavirus could have originated from one such market. China was warned against such markets twice after the SARS outbreak. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how Beijing ignored health warnings.

WION EDIT: How China ignored the warnings of Wuhan Coronavirus

In the US, Young adults make up a big portion of the Coronavirus cases. In France and Italy, some young victims are 'seriously ill'. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the youth is not immune to Wuhan Coronavirus.

Gravitas: The youth is not immune to Wuhan Coronavirus

Objections have been raised against the usage of the term 'Chinese Virus'. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why it's accurate to call the Wuhan Coronavirus a Chinese Virus.

Gravitas: Why the Wuhan virus should be called 'Chinese virus'

There is a shut down in Afghanistan during Afghanistan's new year. The country has reported 24 coronavirus infected case with no deaths. In this segment of WION, Afghan envoy Tahir Qadiry is in conversation with WION.

WION in conversation with Afghan envoy Tahir Qadiry

Delhi Metro services will be regulated on Monday (March 23), a day after the 'Janata Curfew'. No services will be available from 10 AM to 4 PM on Monday. The frequency of the trains will also be regulated.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Delhi Metro regulates services on March 23

Italy's death toll has surged and China's has decline. This trend shows how important social distancing and lockdown measures are. In this segment of WION, know what can India learn from China and Italy.

What can India learn from China and Italy

Pakistan is witnessing sharp increase in coronavirus cases. Country has reported three deaths and 534 confirmed cases of the coronavirus. Although the lockdown in the country is not announced yet.

Pakistan witness sharp increase in coronavirus cases

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a ‘Janta Curfew' this Sunday (March 22) from 7 am to 9 pm to stop the spread of lethal coronavirus.

Nationwide curfew in India tomorrow to combat COVID-19

Internet is our prime source to avoid the boredom. We all are mostly dependent on internet for our daily work, whether office or for entertainment purpose. But what if someday internet just got shutdown? How would you communicate? How would you get news? What about your office work?

Is the internet headed for a shutdown?

The novel Coronavirus has claimed over 4,000 lives and infected over 40,000 people in Italy even as doctors and nurses are struggling to cope with the high influx of patients pouring in every day. In 24 hours 627 fatalities have been reported in Italy.

Italy: 627 coronavirus fatalities in last 24 hours | World News

There is a shut down in Afghanistan during Afghanistan's new year. The country has reported 24 coronavirus infected case with no deaths.

Coronavirus hit Afghanistan's New Year celebrations

The Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare briefed media on the coronavirus outbreak. The ministry has conveyed that the states can use disaster relief funds Also hand sanitizer price has now been fixed at Rs 100 for 200 ml bottle.

India's Health Ministry briefs media on coronavirus outbreak

Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor is the first Indian celebrity to have been confirmed tested positive for coronavirus. Kanika announced the same on Instagram, she detailed that she returned from London to India, a couple of days back.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Tracing Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor's contact chain

Dr Manas Kalra, Pediatric Hematologist & Oncologist, talks about the symptoms of coronavirus

Video Opinion: Effects of coronavirus have been milder on children

Coronavirus Outbreak: India prepares for 'Janta Curfew'

In a notification issued on March 20th, ICMR said that asymptomatic individuals who have traveled internationally in the last 2 weeks should stay in home quarantine for 14 days, and that they will be tested only if they become symptomatic

ICMR changes strategy for coronavirus testing in India

China refuses to take the blame for failing to control the Wuhan Coronavirus. Meanwhile, Chinese state media is preaching Italy on how to control the pandemic. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China is trying to control the damage after the outbreak.

Gravitas: China deflects criticism, then preaches Italy on Wuhan Coronavirus

The coronavirus has hit the re-set button on nature. With most people back at their homes, nature has begun reclaiming its space across the world. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how this crisis is a lesson in co-existence.

Gravitas: How nature is reclaiming its spaces due to Coronavirus

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