At a time when Pakistan is struggling to contain the Coronavirus outbreak, Pakistani leaders are raising their Kashmir agenda in China. Palki Sharma tells you how the Imran Khan government neglected the coronavirus threat.

Gravitas: How Pakistan is ignoring the Coronavirus threat

Wuhan virus spread across the Nation. South Asia battels against coronavirus.

South Asia tackles Covid 19-spread

Nepal has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led initiative of calling a SAARC conference on dealing with the coronavirus outbreak, and has termed it "timely". He said it shows the grouping is not "dead" and at the time of need can "come together... irrespective of any differences".

Nepal envoy praises PM Modi's initiative over coronavirus crisis

As Pakistan struggles with the coronavirus, Pakistani leaders are in China to discuss the Kashmir issue. Palki Sharma gets you the updates.

Gravitas: Amid coronavirus outbreak, Pakistan pushes Kashmir agenda

A vaccine row has erupted between the United States and Germany. Berlin has hit back at Donald Trump over allegations that the US President had tried to purchase exclusive rights of possible coronavirus vaccine.

Coronavirus: German firm is developing a possible vaccine

Pakistan's attempt to politicise a humanitarian issue by its "unwarranted" statement on Kashmir during the SAARC nations video conference on coronavirus reflected "very poorly" on it, government sources said on Sunday.

Pakistan tried to politicise COVID-19 by raising Kashmir at SAARC event

All leaders in the 8-nation regional grouping (SAARC) welcomed PM Modi’s suggestion and agreed to join the conference, except Pakistan PM Imran Khan, who has deputed his special advisor on health to participate in.

Coronavirus Pandemic: SAARC Nations come together to fight virus

As the coronavirus patients continue to rise in Italy, the death toll has risen to 1809 deaths and the infections are close to 24,747. The major cases are reported in Lombardy. The anesthesiologists and doctors are being forced to make tough calls about who to treat first because of the shortage of medicines.

Your Story: Italy faces shortage of medical supplies, 1809 deaths, 24,747 infected

The day to celebrate changemakers took place at a glittering ceremony and the winners of the BusinessLine Changemaker Awards 2020 were announced and felicitated by Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu. The winners were rewarded across six categories of Awards: Changemaker - Social Transformation, Changemaker - Digital Transformation, Changemaker - Financial Transformation, Young Changemaker, Iconic Changemaker, and Changemaker of the Year.

Hindu Businessline Change Maker Awards: Honour for changemakers of the nation

The number of coronavirus infection in South Asia continues to rise. India has confirmed at least 110 COVID-19 cases.

South Asia: Coronavirus cases continue to rise

The outbreak of the coronavirus infection is affecting the people's lives in a way perhaps no one expected just about 70-80 days ago. Now nations across the world are dealing with this pandemic.

Coronavirus: How is the world dealing with Pandemic?

The underlying message of the video conference was unitedly taking on the virus, but Pakistan used the occasion to raise the Kashmir issue, calling for immediate lifting of the "lockdown" there to allow disease containment measures.

Coronavirus SAARC Meet: Pakistan's attempt to belittle India?

The Bank of Japan was "ready to cut interest rates in negative areas" as it became the first G7 central bank to follow the Federal Reserve's weekend intervention.

Bank of Japan eases its credit policy to stem economy after Fed reserve slashes interest rates

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that religious, social, cultural and political ceremonies, as well as protests by more than 50 people, would not be allowed until 31 March in view of the outbreak of coronavirus in the national capital.

Delhi CM Kejriwal takes measures to contain COVID-19 outbreak, stoppage on public gatherings!

After a human right activist launched a campaign to create awareness about the plight of Balochis in Pakistan, the British government has said that they were aware of mass graves in Balochistan.

Activists: Pakistani Army is killing civilians in Balochistan, Anti campaign starts in Geneva

In this video, WION exclusively speaks to Dr Sanjeev Choubey, Medical Director at St. Michel Hospital who stayed back in Wuhan to help COVID-19 patients day-night.

LIVE : Doctor who stayed back in Wuhan to help COVID-19 patients day-night!

Asia's third-largest economy i.e, India also got worst-hit by travel restrictions and the closure of malls, theatres and educational institutions amid the outbreak of 'pandemic' COVID-19.

COVID-19 took its toll on Indian economy as well, worst hit to aviation & hospitality industry

Emergency action has been taken to support the economy during the Coronavirus epidemic, the Federal Reserve announced on Sunday that it would cut its target interest rate to near zero.

Federal reserve slashes interest rates to zero amid global economy crisis

In Israel, President Reuven Rivlin decided on Sunday to give opposition leader Benny Gantz the first chance to form a new government as part of a general election this month. This is seen as a shock to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel: After months of political deadlock, Oppn leader Gantz has been asked to form the govt

In this video, WION tries to give the answers to some basic and important questions on Coronavirus (COVID-19) that is spreading across the globe and has been emerged as a 'pandemic' by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

WION answers the top-5 questions on 'pandemic' COVID-19

The German medicine firm is developing a possible vaccine for the 'pandemic' Coronavirus (COVID-19). After which, US President Donald Trump has been accused to monopolise that COVID-19 vaccine only for the US.

US President Trump accused to secure 'COVID-19' vaccine only for U.S.

All tech giants including Google, Amazon, Uber, etc. & some other multinational companies as well which asked their employees to work from home amid the spread of 'pandemic' COVID-19.

Tech giants makes 'work from home' mandatory for their employees amid COVID-19 outbreak

The White House confirmed that after testing the US President Donald Trump for Coronavirus (COVID-19), he has tested negative.

US President Donald Trump tests negative for Coronavirus

The Union Health Ministry said the number of novel Coronavirus cases in the country rose to 93 on Sunday, including one each from Delhi and Karnataka.

COVID-19 cases rise up to 93 in India as 9 more people tests positive

Watch on South Asia Diary with Mariam Wardak, here we bring issues from the world's most under-reported region!

South Asia Diary: Watch these stories from world's most under-reported region!

Maldives accepts medical supplies from India | Coronavirus | Coronavirus News The personnel who have been sent to the Maldives are from the Army, Air Force and Navy. The team will help in setting up medical centres that can function as quarantine facilities for those who have been tested positive for coronavirus.

Maldives accepts medical supplies from India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in & lead a video conference with leaders and representatives of SAARC countries to formulate a joint strategy to fight the coronavirus outbreak that killed more than 6,000 people worldwide. PM Modi proposed setting up a COVID-19 emergency fund. He said India can start with a contribution of 10 million USD and any of the SAARC nations can use this fund.

India leads the way to combat coronavirus outbreak

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in & lead a video conference with leaders and representatives of SAARC countries to formulate a joint strategy to fight the coronavirus outbreak that killed more than 5,000 people worldwide. PM Modi proposed setting up a COVID-19 emergency fund. He said India can start with a contribution of 10 million USD and any of the SAARC nations can use this fund.

SAARC nations come together to combat coronavirus

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in & lead a video conference with leaders and representatives of SAARC countries to formulate a joint strategy to fight the coronavirus outbreak that killed more than 5,000 people worldwide.

PM Modi holds SAARC video conference, Watch to know major key takeaways!

The count of those infected by the novel coronavirus countrywide touched 100, according to reports from the states, though the Union home ministry put the official infection number at 84.

India: State govts to bear hospital cost for Covid-19 patients

Former Ambassador to the United States Mr Arun Singh shares his thoughts over SAARC video conference on COVID-19 held on Sunday at 5 PM.

Ex-Ambassador to US shares his thoughts over SAARC video conference on COVID-19

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