India's ministry of home affairs today extended the lockdown period by another two weeks from May 4. "After a comprehensive review and in view of the lockdown measures having led to significant gains in the COVID-19 situation in the country, MHA has issued an order under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 today to further extend the lockdown period of two weeks beyond May 4," the notice said.

COVID-19: India's home ministry extends lockdown by two weeks till May 17

Spy agencies across the world are targeting the American research organisations to find out about potential coronavirus vaccines. In conversation with the BBC, Bill Evaning, the director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center claimed that the US government had warned medical research organisations of security risks and potential breaches.

Cyber spies are targetting ongoing COVID-19 vaccination research programmes across the world

The International Criminal Police Organisation, more commonly known as INTERPOL has recently reported information claiming that food delivery services across the world are being used to transport drugs across the world.

Delivery services are being used to transport drugs and arms, claims INTERPOL

Wuhan, once the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus and home to over 11 million people is now teeming with life. As shops start to reopen, people are out and about again.

Hot and dry: The noodles that kick-started the economy of Wuhan!

A new study claims that at least five skin conditions may be triggered by coronavirus. The Spanish Academy of Dermatology carried out research on 375 patients of the virus to better understand the dermatological effects of COVID-19.

Coronavirus could cause these five skin conditions: Study

Coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live, and will continue to dictate our social lives for the upcoming few months. Germany, which has been lauded by critics and analysts alike for tackling the virus head on, has made masks mandatory for everyone.

You could pay $5,000 for not wearing a mask in Germany

A country in Central America has historically been marred by gang-related violence and continues to grapple with in-prison violence, closely related to drug gangs.

This small American country witnessed 22 prison homicides in one day!

As the world deals with lockdown blues, people are coming up with strange excuses and strategies to circumvent the rules. In India, a man bought a huge stock of onions so that he may be able to move from the southern part of the country to its northern state.

Hens? Fish? Spaniards walk strange 'pets' as country extends lockdown to May 9

Europe was recently the hardest hit by COVID-19 across the globe. Over time, the rate of infection seems to have slowed down. With strict lockdowns and rigorous testing, the numbers seem to have been brought under control.

Only 43% of this hard-hit country now supports lockdown measures

German government officials claim that Chinese diplomats reached out to them with requests to put out positive comments about Beijing’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis, as international pressure on the country grows everyday.

China allegedly reached out to Germany seeking 'positive comments' on its COVID-19 protocol

Yahoo! India on Friday released a list of search trends in India before and after the nationwide lockdown was enforced in the country. The report states that the trends reflect every user’s daily search habits.

COVID fever, quite literally? Yahoo! reveals most searched words before and after lockdown in India

United Kingdom’s doctors haven’t been shy in talking about shortages faced by them since the COVID-19 pandemic took over the country. However, a new research suggests that doctors are still finding it hard to procure personal protection kits even after reaffirmation from authorities over the last few weeks.

UK still doesn't have enough PPEs for doctors: Study

The high Covid-19 mortality rate in Gujarat could be due to the dominance of the L-type strain of coronavirus, found to have been more prevalent in Wuhan in China, where the outbreak started, experts said.

Wuhan's L-strain may be behind Gujarat's high death rate: Experts

Amazon has come under fire from French authorities for delivering non-essential products and luxury items during the pandemic. A new ruling by the French court clearly states that Amazon can now only deliver goods related to medicine and its supplies, products related to hygiene and cleaning, and food items for as long as the pandemic lasts.

French court orders Amazon to pay up for every non-essential delivery

According to Bill Gates, it is too soon to blame China for the coronavirus outbreak. He called all the efforts to shift focus to Beijing is a "distraction". The billionaire also said that "incorrect and unfair things" is said against the Chinese regime.

COVID-19: Bill Gates defends China, calls blame-game a 'distraction'

Wuhan, the initial epicentre of COVID-19 in China has now discharged all of its patients. Over the last few weeks, the number of new patients in the city were declining continuously.

Wuhan discharges all coronavirus patients, reports zero new cases

The demand to hold China accountable is now growing and Australia seems to be taking an aggressive stance. It has emerged as one of the most forceful critics of China.

Now, Australia calls for coronavirus probe in China with WHO's assistance

China has taken a combative approach towards lawsuits. It has rejected any and all demands for reparations. On the question of numbers, Beijing says it has been transparent.

China may have four times more COVID-19 cases than reported: Study

China's northeastern region bordering Russia has become the new focus of attention of authorities with fears of a second wave of coronavirus spreading in the country.

After Wuhan, fears of second coronavirus wave in China's northeast

There's talk of a second coronavirus wave in Beijing. In the Chinese capital's most high profile district, China's diplomatic and financial hub. Also Read: China eases entry, sets up 'fast-track channels' for business personnel to visit It's the new high-risk zone at risk with 3.

Why Beijing's top district is a high-risk coronavirus zone

As the coronavirus virus ease in the country, China on Tuesday said that it was ready to "set up fast-track channels allowing business and technical personnel to travel".

China eases entry, sets up 'fast-track channels' for business personnel to visit

A 99-year-old World War II veteran in Britain has set out on achieving a noble goal: to raise money for Britain’s National Health Service. Captain Tom Moore, who served in India during World War II has set up a fundraising page, and is walking the 82-foot length of his garden back and forth over 100 times, while using his walker for support, as he can no longer walk independently.

99-year-old veteran who served in India during World War II raises over $33 million to help healthcare workers in the UK

During today’s daily briefing, the Health Ministry claimed that at least 80 per cent of the coronavirus positive cases have no or very mild symptoms. "On the basis of worldwide analysis, out of 100 coronavirus patients, 80 per cent are asymptomatic or show mild symptoms," said Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health and Family Welfare.

80 out of 100 people show mild to no symptoms of coronavirus: Health Ministry

The United States is currently under a strong grip of COVID-19, with over 40,000 deaths reported so far - the highest for any country. President Donald Trump has been holding daily press briefings.

'Campaign ad': Trump faces backlash for playing 'selective' clips of Cuomo praising him during a coronavirus briefing

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