The global economy is staring at a recession. According to some estimates, India's growth rate could drop to less than two percent. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what India is doing to contain the economic fallout of the virus.

Gravitas: India moves to revive economy | Wuhan Coronavirus

According to the IMF, the world economy could lose $9 trillion due to the Coronavirus outbreak. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how is the world coping with the economic repercussions of this outbreak.

Gravitas: World Economy could lose $9 Trillion | Coronavirus

A viral video claims to show the Pak PM Imran Khan crying over the Coronavirus situation in Pakistan. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Viral video shows Pak PM crying

WION Traveller returns with yet another season! Meraj and Johan has truly caught the travelling bug, and continues with their never ending adventure. Now it's time to take it up a notch, by vising a middle eastern country with a lot of experiences, history, and culture, and last but not least, a wonder of the world...

WION Traveller Promo Season 4

Every time China is blamed for the Coronavirus crisis, Beijing tends to hide behind the excuses of misinformation about its response and racism against its citizens. WION's Palki Sharma gets you 2 videos that expose China's duplicity.

Gravitas: 2 Videos that expose Chinese propaganda

More than 1,38,000 people have died due to the Wuhan Coronavirus across the world now. India is now reporting more than 10,800 active cases. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest numbers.

Gravitas:  More than 10,000 active cases in India | Wuhan Coronavirus

After China's central bank hiked its shareholding in HDFC Ltd, a report claims that markets regulator SEBI will now monitor Chinese investments in Indian companies. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: India to track Chinese investments in Indian companies

On the day the US has recorded the highest number of deaths, US President Donald Trump said the worst is over for his country. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why the Americans are suffering a Trump-made crisis.

Gravitas: Coronavirus Outbreak in US | A Trump-made crisis

Sources tell WION that India received 50,000 faulty personal protection equipment from China. The gear was part of a donation. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China's poor quality control has become a global headache.

Gravitas: India received 50,000 faulty Chinese personal protection equipment

Pakistan has recorded a 21% jump in deaths, but the Pak govt is not conducting autopsies to ascertain the cause of deaths. Is Pakistan under-reporting Coronavirus cases & deaths? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Pakistan under-reporting Coronavirus cases?

A number of celebrities are documenting their fight with the Coronavirus on Social Media. Many Hollywood A-listers are on the path to recovery.

Gravitas: Meet the celebrities recovering from Coronavirus

In Kenya, a lawmaker wants all Chinese citizens to leave the country. Meanwhile, in Michigan, armed protesters took to the streets to protest against a lockdown. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the top developments for Thursday.

Gravitas: The big developments for 16th April | Wuhan Coronavirus

The Pakistan govt is prioritising VIPs over ordinary citizens. On April 9, Pakistan rescued 150 dignitaries & relatives of ministers from London but refused to evacuate 400 ordinary citizens.

Gravitas: Pakistan's VIP culture during a pandemic | Coronavirus

The fight between the US and China is escalating. The US has now accused China of carrying out a nuclear test. Meanwhile, China is flexing its military muscle in Taiwan.

Gravitas: U.S. - China spat escalates amid pandemic | Wuhan Coronavirus

Social Media has become India's favourite lockdown pass time.

Gravitas: What Indians are doing during lockdown | Wuhan Coronavirus

WION Exclusive: 'India's ICMR & America's CDS in touch' says Taranjit Singh Sandhu | Indian envoy to US WION's Principal Diplomatic Correspondent Siddhant Sibal exclusively speaks to Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Indian envoy to United Stated of America.

WION Exclusive: 'India's ICMR & US' CDS in touch' says Taranjit Singh Sandhu | Indian envoy to US

The Reserve Bank Of India has announced liquidity measures for banks and NPFC's and now the central bank has forecast a 7.4% GDP growth. Watch report.

RBI governor on revival of economy | India's GDP to grow at 7.4% in 2021-22

The lockdown in Pakistan has been extended until April 30. The partial lockdown had come into effect since March 26 but Pakistan's responses have been slow and have faced much criticism. Watch report.

Imran Khan's government adopt South Korea's model | Coronavirus Pandemic

With the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of slowing the governments across the globe are using mobile technology to trace people who thought to have COVID-19. But how do these tracing apps work? Watch WION report.

Use of apps to contain the spread of COVID-19 | Coronavirus Pandemic

The relationship between doctors and patients is very important. Though in present situation when coronavirus outbreak is being witnessed, the bonding between these two components has increased a lot.

Evolving doctor-patient bond amid COVID-19

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/deadly-coronavirus-death-toll-closing-in-on-15-lakh-globally-cases-reach-218-million-293021"><strong>Deadly coronavirus death toll closing in on 1.5 lakh globally, cases reach 2.18 million</strong></a></p>

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The total number climbed from 1 million to 2 million confirmed cases in less than two weeks, and more than 600,000 cases have been recorded in the US alone.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/deadly-coronavirus-death-toll-closing-in-on-15-lakh-globally-cases-reach-218-million-293021"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

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The new focus on China's role came as the world wrestles with a crisis that has killed more than 140,000 people and created historic jobless numbers, with Britain, Japan and New York extending lockdown measures.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-under-mounting-pressure-over-virus-origins-293011"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

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Deadly coronavirus death toll closing in on 1.5 lakh globally, cases reach 2.18 million The total number climbed from 1 million to 2 million confirmed cases in less than two weeks, and more than 600,000 cases have been recorded in the US alone.

Deadly coronavirus death toll closing in on 1.5 lakh globally, cases reach 2.18 million The total number climbed from 1 million to 2 million confirmed cases in less than two weeks, and more than 600,000 cases have been recorded in the US alone.READ MORE China under mounting pressure over virus origins The new focus on China's role came as the world wrestles with a crisis that has killed more than 140,000 people and created historic jobless numbers, with Britain, Japan and New York extending lockdown measures.READ MORE Trump announces gradual US reopening against dire economic backdrop "Based on the latest data, our team of experts now agrees that we can begin the next front in our war," Trump told a news conference. "We're opening up our country."READ MORE

Morning news brief: Coronavirus death toll nears 1.5 lakh, China under pressure and more

Joint Secretary of Health Ministry Lav Agarwal briefed the media on pandemic COVID-19 status across the country. Watch the video for more information.

Indian Health Ministry briefs media on COVID-19 status: 1007 cases reported in last 24-hours

Chinese diplomats have triggered another diplomatic fire. French lawmakers are outraged by a post from a Chinese diplomat that claimed people are dying in nursing homes. China has now denied criticizing the coronavirus response of France.

Gravitas: France - China diplomatic spat widens |  Wuhan Coronavirus

The Wuhan Coronavirus has now killed more than 120,000 people worldwide. India is reporting 9272 active cases. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: More than 120,000 victims dead | Wuhan Coronavirus

McDonald's has apologised after its restaurant in China's Guangzhou refused to serve Africans. Racist attacks against the African diaspora in China are growing. African nations have decried the growing xenophobia in China. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about Beijing's latest diplomatic headache.

Gravitas: Africans in China face racism | Wuhan Coronavirus

A report says that Chinese representatives tried to convince German officials to praise China's response to the Coronavirus outbreak. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China's campaign to repair its international image has backfired.

Gravitas: China's attempts to seek praise backfires | Wuhan Coronavirus

At a time when the world is battling the coronavirus crisis, China is flexing its military muscle in the South China sea. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about China's game plan.

Gravitas: China keeps up its aggression in South China Sea

The Chinese embassy in Sri Lanka is drawing flak for its unparliamentary language and undiplomatic actions. The Embassy's twitter account was temporarily suspended. Meanwhile, The Chinese embassy in India has slammed 'certain Indian media' - claiming that they are ignoring facts officially released by Beijing. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Chinese diplomats wage a battle on twitter

23,000+ lives have been lost in the United States, but the U.S. President says he should not be blamed for anything. A press conference by Trump turned out to be a never-ending monologue of self-pity. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Why Donald Trump has failed to act like a President

With just 2,000+ cases and 99 deaths, Greece seems to break the chain of transmission in Europe. Experts are calling the Greek Model a textbook example of crisis management. WION's gets you a report.

Gravitas: Greece is winning the fight against Covid-19 | Wuhan Coronavirus

Gold is shining the brightest in a market that is fraught with Coronavirus fears. Gold prices have touched a seven-year high. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why?

Gravitas: Gold glitters as pandemic worsens

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