Coronavirus |Number of coronavirus cases crosses 600; Madhya Pradesh records first death
India has more than 600 confirmed cases of COVID-19 , of which more than 540 are active, according to data from the Health Ministry and State governments. The death toll stands at 12, with Madhya Pradesh recording its first death. | Interactive map of confirmed cases in India | Day’s updates | Helpline numbers
Coronavirus |Modi announces WhatsApp helpdesk number
The PM announced that the Centre has tied up with WhatsApp to create a helpdesk for providing credible information on coronavirus. The number is 9013151515 . | The Hindu ’s e-book on essential COVID-19 information | A history of pandemics since the 20th century
Coronavirus |Spain’s COVID-19 toll surpasses that of China
Over 700 people have died in the country in the past 24 hours. | Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus | Bangladesh releases Khaleda Zia from jail amid coronavirus outbreak
25 dead as gunmen attack gurudwara in Afghanistan
The Taliban have denied involvement in the attack. | India condemns Kabul gurdwara attack
Coronavirus |Census-NPR postponed till further orders
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the first phase of Census 2021 and updating of the National Population Register (NPR) that was to begin on April 1 has been “postponed until further orders,” the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a statement. | Sit-ups, squats, murga punishment, police try new ways to keep people at home
Coronavirus |Journalist who attended Kamal Nath’s press meet tests COVID-19 positive
Several journalists, government officials go into quarantine as the journalist visited Vidhan Sabha and the Raj Bhavan too. | What is contact tracing?
Coronavirus |Howrah station turns into a ‘hellhole’ for hundreds of stranded passengers
With no protective gear or timely meals, they want to be evacuated as soon as possible. | Forum seeks release of ‘declared foreigners’ from Assam detention centres
Coronavirus |Cabinet nod for supply of 2 kg extra subsidised foodgrains via ration shops
All States have been asked to take foodgrains from the Centre in advance for distribution through the PDS. | Mamata Banerjee demands ₹1,500 crore package from Centre | Coronavirus | Congress demands implementation of Nyay scheme in view of nationwide lockdown
Today’s top business news |Updates from the world of economy, markets, and finance
GDP growth could drop to 2.5%, supply of essential items hit by lockdown, Japan plans massive stimulus, and more. | Nissan factories to shut in Africa, India
Coronavirus |World chess body postpones Olympaid to 2021
The world governing body of chess, FIDE, has postponed the Olympiad, scheduled for August 5-17 in Moscow, to 2021 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Bundesliga set to be suspended till April 30
