Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing nation over the current status of Coronavirus in India. Recently, the Prime Minister held a meeting with the chief ministers of various states to discuss the extension of the lockdown and the future course of action to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.

PM Modi's address to the nation over COVID-19

The chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Geeta Gopinath is addressing the media live. Watch video.

IMF's grim forecast for global economy: Chief economist Geeta Gopinath addresses media

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: Over 2 lakh samples tested so far

The President of the United States Donald Trump is still relying on his own expertise about the Coronavirus crisis. He is not only contradicting some real experts but may fire one of them. WION's Palki Sharma decodes the Trump-Fauci row.

Gravitas: Why does Trump want to fire Dr. Fauci? | Wuhan Coronavirus

China's central bank has bought more shares of HDFC Ltd - one of India's biggest lenders. After the coronavirus outbreak, the Chinese are scouting for potential investments in India. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why India needs to keep a watch on Chinese investors.

Graviats: China's central bank buys stake in HDFC

Frontline healthcare workers and officials are using garbage bags and raincoats to protect themselves. The coronavirus outbreak has exposed the loopholes in public health systems across the world. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Health workers are using garbage bags | Wuhan Coronavirus

PM Narendra Modi will address the nation on the coronavirus situation in the country. It is expected that the lockdown can be further extended after April 14. Testing can be down in places with no COVID-19 cases.

India to expand COVID-19 testing: Testing in places with no cases

Indian Health Ministry briefs media on COVID-19 status across nation: Focus on Jaan Bhi, Jahan Bhi

The Prime Minister's Office said that PM Narendra Modi will address the nation at 10 am on April 14. The 21-day nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus ends on 14 April, and it is expected the prime minister is likely to talk about its possible extension.

PM Modi to address the nation on April 14 at 10 AM | Coronavirus lockdown in India may extend

China is now trying to shift blame for the coronavirus outbreak. But fresh reports have emerged, that expose how China destroyed the evidence to cover-up the outbreak. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: How China destroyed evidence of the outbreak, Wuhan Coronavirus

As the world grapples coronavirus pandemic the gulf countries are now taking stricter measures to deal with the crisis. Watch report

Surge of COVID-19 cases in Gulf nations: Stricter measures implied

Watch in this video, Latest updates of Ministry of Health & Ministry of Home Affairs on pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19), MoH claimed that number of recoveries are increasing.

Latest updates of MoH & MHA on COVID-19: Number of recoveries are increasing

Watch today in 'WION In Focus': Some Stories Related To Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic.

WION In Focus: Some Stories Related To Coronavirus Pandemic

With supplies hit and exports blocked, experts, fear that there could be a severe shortage of food supply globally in the coming months. WION's Palki Sharma assesses the impact.

Gravitas: A global shortage of food supply? | Wuhan Coronavirus

India has reported its deadliest day of the Coronavirus outbreak. In the last 24 hours, more than 30 people have died. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the numbers.

Gravitas: India reports it deadliest day | Coronavirus Outbreak

The lockdown recently ended in Wuhan. But the city is echoing mixed emotions. Some people are celebrating the end of the lockdown. Some others have launched a protest. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Celebrations and protest in Wuhan | Coronavirus Outbreak

China might be mulling new rules to regulate the trade of wild animals in the country. But, the draft on animal welfare makes no mention of bats or pangolins - the alleged source of the Wuhan Coronavirus. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Will China change its eating habits? | Wuhan Coronavirus

Wuhan was the original epicentre of the Coronavirus outbreak. Today, people in Wuhan are celebrating the end of lockdown. The epicentre has moved to New York - where mass burials are being ramped up. WION's Palki Sharma tells you more about this stake and cruel contrast.

Gravitas: A tale of two epicentres | Coronavirus outbreak

South Korea has emerged as the gold standard for coronavirus response. The country was a hotspot in the initial days of the outbreak, but it has managed to contain the coronavirus. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how.

Gravitas: Lessons from South Korea | Fighting the Coronavirus

Director-General of International Vaccine Institute Jerome Kim told WION's Palki Sharma that almost every child in the world has received a made in India vaccine. What role does India have in the global fight against the pandemic? Take a look at this exclusive conversation.

Gravitas Exclusive: India has a big role to play in the fight against Covid-19

Ministry of Health give latest updates on pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) spread in the India. 40 deaths have been reported in India in last 24 hrs after which the COVID-19 death toll rises to 239 so far.

Health Ministry give latest updates on spread of pandemic Coronavirus in the India

185 countries in the world are now reporting more than 1.6 million confirmed cases of the Wuhan Coronavirus. In India, there are more than 6000 active cases. WION's Palki Sharma brings you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: More than 1.6 million infected | Wuhan Coronavirus

From futile statements to veiled attacks - The UN Security Council session on the Coronavirus crisis ended inconclusively and without a resolution. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report on the wasted opportunity.

Gravitas: UNSC fails to pin responsibility on China | Coronavirus

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is out of the I.C.U. Meanwhile, Yemen has reported its first case of the Coronavirus. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the biggest developments from across the world for Friday.

Gravitas: Tracking the big global developments for April 10 | Wuhan Coronavirus

China has accused Taiwan of 'venomous' attacks against the W.H.O chief. But, the Taiwanese govt has unearthed a fake apology plot by China's propaganda machinery. Allegedly, Chinese twitter accounts are issuing apologies to Dr. Tedros Adhanom in Taiwan's name. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Taiwan unearths China's 'Fake apology' plot |  Coronavirus outbreak

Is India testing enough? How will the coronavirus outbreak impact the economy? Are free coronavirus tests viable for private players? Wion's Palki Sharma in conversation with Chairperson of Biocon Kiran Mazumdar Shaw.

Gravitas: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw on India's Coronavirus fight | WION Exclusive

It may get tough for kids to register the reality of a pandemic. How can we make the lockdown easier for them? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Helping kids cope with the lockdown | Wuhan Coronavirus

This could be America's deadliest week. Coronavirus cases have crossed 4,00,000 in the United States. More than 14,000 people have died. Some experts say the worst is yet to come. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the world's wealthiest country is coping with the crisis.

Gravitas:  America's deadliest week | Wuhan Coronavirus

Foreigners are being targeted in China amid the fears surrounding the Wuhan Coronavirus. A comic has gone to the extent of labeling foreigners as 'trash'. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report on the rising xenophobia.

Gravitas: Coronavirus outbreak triggers racist attacks in China

Health-care workers & police officials are risking their lives for complete strangers, yet they are being subjected to spit-attacks by some. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why spitting on frontline workers is downright criminal.

Gravitas: Spit-attacks can land you in jail | Coronavirus

The World Health Organisation had endorsed traditional Chinese remedies in a 2019 report. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how China was able to win the endorsement, despite strong protests from animal rights activists.

Gravitas: Is the WHO serving China's interests?

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