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Covid-19 outbreak: Despite WHO's advice of stocking up protective health gear, India exported raw materials

India is facing an acute shortage of PPE and masks as it did not ban the export until March 21 despite the WHO asking all nations to stock up on protective gear in February.

Mar 23, 2020

Coronavirus in UAE: Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai suspend passenger flights for two weeks

Foreign airlines will no longer be allowed to land or transit through Dubai, Abu Dhabi or any other airport located in the UAE as part of the precautionary measures taken to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Mar 23, 2020

Doomsday preacher says coronavirus is one among many Biblical plagues, claims it a sign of world end

Several Christian believers argue that coronavirus is an indication of a seven-year tribulation period that indicates the world end in the near future.

Mar 23, 2020

'Take lockdown seriously': PM Modi appeals to public to strictly adhere to measures and save themselves

In the recent post in Twitter, PM Narenda Modi lamented that people are not taking the lock down in the country seriously. He earnestly appealed to the citizens to abide by the lock down measures and remain home for the sake of the nation's health.

Mar 23, 2020

Nirmala Sitharaman to move the Finance Bill, 2020 in the Parliament today

On Monday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move the Finance Bill, 2020 for consideration and passing. The bill is to give effect to the financial proposals of the Central Government for the financial year 2020-21.

Mar 23, 2020

The moment after death: Man experiences sign of afterlife, dies 17 days after NDE

Spiritualists strongly argue that near-death experience testimonials are authentic proof of life after death

Mar 23, 2020

'Social distancing' starter pack: 8 films from the South to make staying home worth it

Why not make social distancing easy by watching something that's going to get your mind off of Coronavirus? This list of films from the South might be your ticket to Southern India when you can't travel.

Mar 23, 2020

Coronavirus in India: 6 more test positive in Karnataka, cases rise close to 400 in India

Six new coronavirus positive cases were confirmed in Karnataka, raising the total to 26

Mar 23, 2020

Coronavirus: How Indians gave up self-isolation at 5 pm during Janta Curfew

A large number of people were seen clapping hands, clanking plates and shouting on streets in groups in several states, thus paying no heed to the distance norms and goal of Janata Curfew.

Mar 23, 2020

Chhattisgarh: 17 security personnel killed in encounter with Maoists in Sukma district

The encounter between the security personnel and Maoists went on for more than five hours and several Maoists were also believed to have died.

Mar 22, 2020

How India erased barriers between rich and poor during Janata Curfew. Watch viral video

Both rich and the poor came out and united to laud the efforts put in by Govt staff and health workers to fight the COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 22, 2020

Anand Mahindra joins fight against coronavirus, offers his luxury resorts for medical care facilities

Anand Mahindra, the chairman of Mahindra & Mahindra, said that his company will manufacture ventilators and offered to use Mahindra Holidays resorts as temporary medical care facilities.

Mar 22, 2020

When the entire India united to thank their unsung heroes at 5 pm on Sunday: Clapped, clanged utensils

Indians clapped, blew conch shells and beat metal plates at 5 pm on Sunday while expressing gratitude for healthcare workers and Govt staff

Mar 22, 2020

Section 144 imposed in Delhi till March 31 amid coronavirus fears

The decision was taken after the Centre decided to only allow only essential services in 75 COVID-19 affected districts.

Mar 22, 2020

CCTV nails lie about coronavirus checking lapse at airport, Ahmedabad man to face legal action

The man, identified as Abhimanyu, raised a false alarm that passengers were not being checked for coronavirus at the Ahmedabad airport.

Mar 22, 2020