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Coronavirus | 14-day extension of lockdown likely

In four-hour video-conference with Chief Ministers, Prime Minister hints at resumption of economic activity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wearing a protective mask chairs a meeting with Chief Ministers on coronavirus lockdown via video conference, in New Delhi on April 11, 2020.

Coronavirus | Australia begins airlift of citizens from India

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A diplomatic source said that apart from 430 Australians, the aircraft carried 14 citizens of New Zealand

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Coronavirus lockdown | Many Chief Ministers flag funds shortage

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A few ask that lockdown be limited to COVID-19 hotspots.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wearing a protective mask chairs a meeting with Chief Minister on COVID-19 lockdown via video conference, in New Delhi on April 11, 2020.

Coronavirus lockdown | Modi ends ‘Work from Home’ for Ministers

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Modi has also said Standard Operating Procedures (SoP) should be put in place for maintaining social distance at their offices.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi wearing a protective mask chairs a meeting with Chief Ministers on coronavirus lockdown via video conference, in New Delhi on April 11, 2020.

Coronavirus | 14-day extension of lockdown likely

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Coronavirus | Australia begins airlift of citizens from India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wearing a protective mask chairs a meeting with Chief Minister on COVID-19 lockdown via video conference, in New Delhi on April 11, 2020.

Coronavirus lockdown | Many Chief Ministers flag funds shortage

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Coronavirus lockdown | Modi ends ‘Work from Home’ for Ministers

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Coronavirus | Contributions to CM fund will not qualify as CSR expenditure

A doctor wearing a protective suit stores a swab in a test tube after taking it from a man to test for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at a residential area in Mumbai, Maharashtra onApril 8, 2020.

Coronavirus | Supreme Court urged to modify order on free COVID-19 testing by private labs

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A woman passes through a disinfection tunnel installed at RS Puram in Coimbatore

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Coronavirus | 14-day extension of lockdown likely

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Coronavirus India lockdown Day 19 updates | Positive cases cross 8300, death toll at 287

Coronavirus | Australia begins airlift of citizens from India

Coronavirus | What are the options to ease the lockdown?

Coronavirus | Women’s rights group seeks interest-free loans for women in SHGs

Coronavirus | Without lockdown, India would have seen over 8 lakh cases by April 15, says Health Ministry

Coronavirus | Despite lockdown hurdles, sowing of summer crops up

Veterans furious after decorated officer’s parents forced to take long road journey from Delhi to Bengaluru

The Para Special Forces Colonel lost his battle against cancer at Bengaluru military hospital.

Impose President’s rule as Shivraj is unable to form Cabinet, says Congress

A poorly conceived one-man show thrust on people amid a pandemic, it says

Coronavirus | Indian labourers in GCC countries are in dire need of help, say experts

They are at the bottom of the pyramid and have little access to healthcare, say migration experts S. Irudaya Rajan and Ginu Zacharaia Oommen.

Coronavirus lockdown | PM Modi ends ‘Work from Home’ for Ministers

Modi has also said Standard Operating Procedures (SoP) should be put in place for maintaining social distance at their offices.

Coronavirus lockdown | Many Chief Ministers flag funds shortage

A few ask that lockdown be limited to COVID-19 hotspots.

TRAI recommends interoperable set-top boxes

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended that all set-top boxes in the country must be interoperable, meaning that consumers

Coronavirus | Contributions to CM fund will not qualify as CSR expenditure

It is discriminatory, says Yechury

Many Indians stranded in GCC nations without basic amenities, Kerala MP tells SC

M.K. Raghavan seeks removal of travel ban as “airlines are willing to bring them back”

Coronavirus | Narendra Modi hints at a 14-day extension of nationwide lockdown

In four-hour video-conference with Chief Ministers, Prime Minister also hints at resumption of economic activity.

Cancel summer vacation to make up for time lost to COVID-19: Lawyers urge SC judges

The SCBA also asked for the current video conferencing facility, through which urgent cases were being heard, to be improved.

Coronavirus lockdown | Flight of migrant labour a deep concern for post lockdown revival: Nitin Gadkari

Onus on State governments to evolve steps for their return, says the Union Minister.

Coronavirus | Supreme Court urged to modify order on free COVID-19 testing by private labs

Petition says judgment places unfair burden on them

Women leading from the front in fight against COVID-19 in Odisha

Many faceless women, including nurses and members of women self-help groups, are also part of the effort.

Coronavirus lockdown: PM Modi holds meeting with CMs; lockdown extension focus of discussion

The video conference, which began at 11a.m., comes amidst indications that the central government may extend the nationwide lockdown with some possible relaxations.

COVID-19: Prohibit use, spitting of smokeless tobacco in public places, Health Ministry tells states

“Chewing smokeless tobacco products, paan masala and areca nut (supari) increases the production of saliva followed by a very strong urge to spit. Spitting in public places could enhance the spread of the COVID-19 virus,” the ministry said in a letter to chief secretaries of all states and union territories.

Livelihood of the poor is important too, says Chidambaram

Senior Congress leader says Chief Ministers should demand to “remonetise the poor”

India to stay global energy demand centre: Dharmendra Pradhan

Petroleum Minister calls for win-win formula at G-20 oil ministers’ virtual conference

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 18 updates | April 11, 2020

The global death toll from the virus surged past 103,000, with the United States quickly becoming the epicentre of the pandemic.

Machine gun, materials to make IEDs seized after encounter in J&K’s Kulgam district

Security forces launch a cordon and search operation in the Damhal Hanjipora area

Morning Digest: WHO says lifting lockdowns too quickly could spark resurgence, govt warned of scarcity of drugs, and more

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Raghurajpur turns desolate without tourists

Artists in this tiny Odisha village want a virtual platform to sell their paintings

After Assam, Arunachal approves pay cut for MLAs

After Assam, the Arunachal Pradesh government has approved an ordinance the slashing of pay of all ministers and MLAs by 30% for a year. The fund

COVID-19 halts J&K’s ‘Darbar Move’, first time in 144 years

The annual shifting of capital from Jammu to Srinagar won’t happen this year due to the pandemic

Jallianwala Bagh memorial to remain closed till June 15

The renovation works at the historical site has been affected by COVID-19.

In Tripura, BSF holds civic action programmes

Poor, destitute people face hardships due to lockdown caused by COVID-19

Coronavirus | Active cases in West Bengal mount to 89

Twelve more cases recorded in the State in the past 24 hours; three persons have recovered

Bengal institutions offer emotional support to youth, children

Children are the worst-hit by the nationwide lockdown, unable to comprehend why their routines have suddenly been disrupted

Covid-19 | 18 under quarantine allowed to go home without medical check-up in U.P.

Village headman booked, two panchayat officials suspended

Coronavirus | The story of India’s largest COVID-19 cluster

Despite government orders prohibiting large gatherings, more than 4,500 people assembled at the Tablighi Jamaat Markaz in mid-March. Saurabh Trivedi recounts the events of the week when costly mistakes were made.

Coronavirus | UAE ‘ready to repatriate stranded Indians’

Even as Kerala CM flags workers’ plight

Coronavirus lockdown | Scarcity of drugs, devices imminent, government warned

Ensure resumption of units, urges Department of Pharmaceuticals.

Coronavirus | No evidence of community transmission, says Health Ministry

States cite surge to extend lockdown; death toll across country climbs to 206

Lockdown | Migrant workers in Surat come out on road demanding salaries

More than 1000 persons assembled on street demanding to return to their home States.

Coronavirus | Fishing, marine aquaculture activities exempted from lockdown

However, the home ministry said, as specified in the lockdown measures, social distancing and proper hygiene practices must be ensured.

COVID-19: India well-equipped, says Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

Minister says country is unlikely to face an ‘unmanageable crisis’ from COVID-19

Centre launches empanelment process to bring more private hospitals under Ayushman Bharat

The National Health Authority has launched express empanelment to bring a large number of private hospitals under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan

NCW launches domestic violence helpline

Those facing abuse can seek help via WhatsApp

COVID-19 | BSF told to suspend border passes for Bangladesh, Pakistan

Home Ministry ask States not to allow social or religious gathering or procession during lockdown

EPF withdrawal can’t be made without mobile-Aadhaar link

OTP for claim submission is sent on the phone number

Revoke order that can weaken law banning sex determination test: AIDWA

It says suspension of these rules will mean that clinics and genetic labs can carry on functioning without any scrutiny

NHRC asks govt. about measures for mentally ill

The complaint highlighted the issue of mentally ill persons dependent for food and shelter on charities, temples and gurdwaras.

Coronavirus | Sonia Gandhi concerned over low number of tests

‘Cong. ready to play its role in fighting COVID-19’

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A worker wearing protective gear sprays disinfectant on a monkey looking out from its enclosure at Kamla Nehru Zoological Park in Ahmedabad on April 9, 2020.

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The ever-busy national highway wears a deserted look during the nationwide lockdown.

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The Disaster Response Force teams of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation wearing protective gear and spray disinfectant chemical at medical shop amid concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus, in Hyderabad on March 23, 2020.

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U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the daily coronavirus task force briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi wearing a protective mask chairs a meeting with Chief Ministers on coronavirus lockdown via video conference, in New Delhi on April 11, 2020.

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People going through a sanitization tunnel to get disinfected, at Rythu (farmers) Bazar in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, April 11.

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A view of one of the coaches converted into COVID-19 isolation ward, at the Coimbatore Railway Station on Friday, April 10.

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