G20 finance ministers to hold virtual talks on coronavirus crisis

G20 leaders last week pledged a "united front" in the fight against the pandemic, saying they were injecting $5 trillion into the global economy to head off forecasts of a deep recession.
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Home Ministry to blacklist 800 Tablighi preachers from Indonesia for violation of visa rules

They participated in a three-day religious conference in Delhi this month attended by many people from across the country who tested positive for COVID-19
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Coronavirus | More labs being opened by ICMR across country

‘Efforts to increase test capacity by the pooling of samples are being evaluated’
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COVD-19 | Two more positive cases in Wayanad

Of the two confirmed cases, one is a 59-year-old resident of Kambalakkad and another a 22-year-old resident of Muppainad, said District Collector Adeela Abdulla
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Employment-based backlog to double by 2030, Indians will have to wait for decades for Green Card: CRS

Indian IT professionals, most of whom are highly skilled and come to the US mainly on the H-1B work visas, are the worst sufferers of the current immigration system which imposes a seven per cent per country quota on allotment of the Green Card.
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Two DPI employees suspended over sharing of message

Two employees associated with the Department of Public Instruction — a teacher serving with a government primary school and a cluster resource person
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Cusat wins Chancellor’s Award

The Chancellor’s Award carries a cash prize of ₹5 crore, and the best emerging young university will receive a prize of ₹1 crore.
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SEC requested to put off panchayat polls

Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj K.S. Eshwarappa said on Monday that in the wake of the COVID-19 situation, the State Election Commiss
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Morning digest: Global lockdown tightens as death toll soars past 35,000; PM Modi holds video conference with 130 Indian envoys; and more

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H-1B workers seek 180 instead of 60-day stay in US post-unemployment period

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows the US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. The technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.
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Netanyahu tests negative for COVID 19 after his aide’s infection

The tests were conducted earlier on Monday after it was found out that his advisor Rivka Paluch had been infected with the virus.
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U.S. coronavirus death toll passes 3,000: Johns Hopkins University

Trump cancelled his plans to re-open much of the country by Easter and extended social distancing guidelines until the end of April
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15 booked for violating lockdown norms in Ballari

As many as 15 people have been booked under various sections of Indian Penal Code for conducting a jatra violating the lockdown regulations imposed fo
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Railways arranges for distribution of food packets in Hubballi

Extending a helping hand to those in need, the South Western Railways has arranged for the distribution of food packets to over 1,000 people. A releas
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Constable, another suspendedfor assaulton archak

Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police B.M. Laxmi Prasad has placed police constable Shankar Samsi under suspension for an alleged assault on an ar
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Coronavirus | DLSAs get together to help pilgrims stranded in Gaya

Advocate Sami Durai said they were psychologically affected, staying far away. But they have understood the situation and are co-operating with the authorities there and were in touch with their families over phone.
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Coronavirus | 13 participants of Delhi meet in isolation ward

They have no symptoms of COVID-19 so far, says Virudhunagar Collector
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Door-to-door screening on in containment zone

21,300 houses checked in two days by a team of 176 workers
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Coronavirus | Allow movement of migrant workers, says Manish Tewari

The problem, he said, is not Delhi-centric and that the workers across the country are clamouring to get back to the safety of their communities, the Congress MP.
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Coronavirus | Close to 90,000 register with NDMA as volunteers

Close to 90,000 individuals and over 3,700 organisations have so far registered with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led National Disaster Management
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‘State of Emergency’ reports totally fake, says Army

The Army has described as “absolutely fake” messages circulating on social media about the “likely declaration” of a state of Emergency in the country
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No plans to extend lockdown: says Cabinet Secretary

The three-week lockdown is scheduled to end on April 14.
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Coronavirus | Telecom operators extend validity of prepaid packs

The two state owned telcos — BSNL and MTNL, on Monday extended the validity of their prepaid packs and committed to credit additional talk time of ₹10 to such accounts amid the 21-day lockdown.
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Fresh curbs on petrol pumps, shops

The district administration has announced fresh restrictions on petrol pumps and shops selling essentials in Hassan.Petrol pumps, grocery shops, milk
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Coronavirus: China reports 4 deaths, 31 new cases

The four deaths were reported from the virus epicentre Hubei province
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Collector to hold talks with labour contractors

Unhindered supply of food, water to migrants to be ensured
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Community kitchens come to the aid of many

Each canteen provides food to 250-300 persons
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68-year-old tests positive in Kerala

The 68-year-old from Pothencode reportedly has no foreign travel history
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Coronavirus: Punjab reports second death, positive cases put at 38

No fresh case has been reported in the State during the last 48 hours
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India coronavirus lockdown day 6 | Punjab, West Bengal report second death

According to WHO's March 29 update, globally, 30,105 have died and 638,146 tested positive
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North Korea says it test-fired ‘super-large multiple rocket launchers’

With the world focused on the coronavirus pandemic and North Korea insisting it has not had a single COVID-19 case, the isolated state has carried out four such firings this month
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Morning digest: ICMR denies community transmission of coronavirus, Trump extends distancing guidelines by 30 days, and more

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Vietnam PM asks major cities to prepare for lockdown to stop virus

“Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have to review and update plans to battle the virus, and have to stand ready for city lockdown scenarios,” Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said in a statement.
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COVID-19 | Following lockdown, many stare at financial instability in Delhi

The 21-day lockdown has left several pockets empty with little to survive. Here are voices from those struggling to make ends meet. Cab driver finds i
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Coronavirus | U.S. cancels Red Flag air exercise

The Indian Air Force (IAF) was to take part in the exercise with its Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets, defence sources said.
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Good Samaritans help a stranded destitute woman

Youth help a woman rendered homeless by lockdown
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Groceries and vegetables to be made available tomorrow in Mangaluru

The ban on the sale and purchase of vegetables and groceries will continue across Dakshina Kannada on Monday. However, they will be allowed between 6
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10-month-old among eight fresh cases; State tally hits 50

The new cases had come into contact with two infected Thai nationals
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‘Why Centre is hesitant to do extensive tests for COVID-19’

Why do we still pretend that not many need testing, asks MP
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Coronavirus | DMK MLA wants relief packages for weavers in Chinnalapatti and farm labourers in Sirumalai

The party’s deputy general secretary and Athur MLA I. Periasamy said the farm labourers, whose livelihood relied on agriculture, were totally shattered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Coronavirus | Two Delhi government officers suspended, two others served with show cause notices

The National Executive Committee formed under Disaster Management Act, 2005, found that the “officers, who were responsible to ensure strict compliance” to the instructions issued by Committee regarding containment of spread of COVID-19, “have prima facie failed to do so.”
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Coronavirus | Empowered Group of Officers set up to deal with various challenges

The order signed by the Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, as Chairman of the National Executive Committee, said considering the magnitude of challenges emerging with every passing day, there was a pressing need to synchronise efforts across ministries and departments.
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Door delivery of ration goods on the cards

Volunteers from various citizen fora and non-governmental organisations will be roped in to work with the Public Distribution Shop staff to ensure smo
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Door-to-door survey begins

Health department officials on Sunday began door-to-door survey in Ariyalur district to identify people suffering from fever and cold. Collector D. Ra
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Coronavirus | Chinese charities send relief to Indian Red Cross

The embassy said in a statement that more supplies were expected in the coming days. India had sent medical supplies to China on aircraft sent to evacuate Indian nationals in February.
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Coronavirus | Over 450 newly-recruited CAPF doctors asked to join immediately

The CAPFs have a combined strength of over 2,000 doctors and specialists at present apart from other paramedical staff.
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Coronavirus | U.S. agency includes gun sellers as ‘critical’ infrastructure

The designation by the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is advisory. The agency notes that the designation does not override determinations by individual jurisdictions of what they consider critical infrastructure sectors.
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Canadian PM’s wife has recovered from coronavirus illness

"I am feeling so much better,” Sophie Gregoire Trudeau said in a statement on social media. She said she received the clearance from her doctor and Ottawa Public Health.
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Coronavirus | Iranian artistes write open letter on COVID-19 and U.S. sanctions

The letter, whose signatories include stalwarts of cinema such as Majid Majidi, speaks of the debilitating effect of the sanctions on Iran in the country’s fight against the pandemic saying that ‘its breaths are limited by inhumane global sanctions’.
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Excise Department intensifies raids

They destroyed 36, 215 litres of FJ wash, a component used in making ID liquor
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COVID-19 | Hyderabad firm builds app to screen coronavirus cases

It will assess the risk level by listening to the subject’s cough
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2,500 workers make a bid to migrate

They were sent back to Guntur district in coordination with their Guntur counterparts
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India coronavirus lockdown, day 5 live updates | Over 980 test positive as death toll touches 24

The coronavirus has claimed over 26,000 lives and infected at least 5,75,000 people across 201 countries, according to the WHO.
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Hospitals turn to snorkel masks to ease respirator overload

As hospitals face an overload of COVID-19 patients struggling to breathe, innovative medical staff are turning to snorkelling masks from sports store
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Migrant workers from Bengaluru stopped at Kodikonda

They were heading towards Hyderabad in a lorry
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Watch | Owner of Koolar Cafe detained by Matunga police

The video of the café owner driving around Matunga with a blaring siren
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Watch | The impact of heat stress over people

A video on the impact of heat stress over people due to rising global temperatures
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Railways’ freight service ensures supply of essential commodities across Karnataka

Grain, petroleum products, coal are among commodities being transported
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North Korea launches apparent ballistic missiles into ocean

This month's military drills have been conducted despite a border lockdown and quarantine measures imposed in the country
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Don’t venture out unnecessarily, says Eshwarappa

Corporation directed to maintain cleanliness and to spray disinfectant regularly
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Villagers distribute food to labourers returning from Goa

Some residents of Honnihal village in Belagavi district distributed bread, biscuits, rice and water to some labourers who were walking from Goa to Bag
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No sale of vegetables, groceries across Dakshina Kannada today also

The ban on the sale and purchase of vegetables and groceries will continue across Dakshina Kannada on March 29, according to Kota Srinivasa Poojary, M
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Coronavirus | 28-day paid leave for patients; factory workers to get daily wage: Noida admin

Arrangement should be made to dole out the payments on March 30 and 31 or April 3 and 4, depending on their situation to make the payment, the order stated.
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‘Waive interest on working capital’

The Madurai District Tiny and Small Scale Industries Association said that although the Reserve Bank of India has announced the moratorium for repayme
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Coronavirus | No bar on fertilizer shops remaining open, say officials

The District Collector had also got in touch with the City Police Commissioner and Superintendent of Police, and requested them to instruct police personnel to allow fertilizer shops to function.
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Coronavirus | Empty Central bus stand becomes Uzhavar Sandhai

36 stalls demarcated for farmers; prices fixed on a daily basis.
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Coronavirus | Police deploy drones to monitor movement of vehicles and people

426 persons, 152 vehicles were impounded so far for violating prohibitory order.
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Coronavirus | Four in Muthupettai home-quarantined

According to police, Kadher Masthan, 62, Mansoor 61, Mohaideen, 57, and Siddiq, 62, undertook a ‘Thapleek jamaath’ trip to New Delhi during the second week of this month.
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Thailand reports 109 new coronavirus cases and one death

The latest death is of a patient with some prior health complication, Taweesin Wisanuyothin, the CCSA spokesman said.
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Nine more shops for door delivery in Madurai

Residents can make a phone call to a grocery store in their locality to place an order
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New video gives twist to Bengaluru assault case

Rights activists want confrontation between police and 2 youths investigated
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COVID-19: Villivakkam police take stay-at-home message to residents’ doorsteps

Over the last one week, from across India, images of police personnel forcing the “footloose” who stir from home and hit the streets, do an Indian fro
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U.S. confirmed coronavirus cases cross 100,000: tracker

The biggest cluster by far is in New York, home to almost half the cases, overwhelming the hospital system
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China to share coronavirus data with US: Trump

Mr. Trump spoke to Mr. Xi over telephone, days after the US president angered Beijing by referring to the coronavirus as “Chinese virus” and his Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said China’s ruling Communist Party posed a “substantial threat” to Americans’ health and their way of life.
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Coronavirus: Turkey adopts ‘voluntary quarantine’, suspends international flights

Pandemic councils to be formed in 30 biggest cities to take additional precautions if necessary
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Coronavirus: Hungary imposes two-week lockdown

Orban said the epidemic was expected to peak in Hungary in June or July
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India coronavirus lockdown, day 4 live updates | 871 positive cases, 21 deaths in India

The coronavirus outbreak has infected some 5,80,000 people and killed over 26,000 around the world after emerging in China in December 2019.
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India coronavirus lockdown, day 4 live updates | 871 positive cases, 21 death in India

The coronavirus outbreak has infected some 5,80,000 people and killed over 26,000 around the world after emerging in China in December 2019.
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South Korea reports 146 new coronavirus cases, highest in a week

The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) did not say how many of Friday's new cases were imported as it was still investigating.
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'Sorry, some will die': President Jair Bolsonaro on Brazil's coronavirus death toll

The President accused a state governor of manipulating the numbers for political ends, without giving evidence for his claims.
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COVID-19 | Pope holds dramatic solitary service for relief from coronavirus

The Vatican called the service “An Extraordinary Prayer in the Time of Pandemic,” a sombre echo of an announcement by Italian officials minutes earlier that the coronavirus death toll in the country had surged past 9,000.
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Morning digest: India to add 40,000 ventilators by June to battle coronavirus, Kerala man among Kabul gurdwara attackers, and more

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Haiti hospital chief kidnapped amid coronavirus emergency

Dr. Jerry Bitar, a surgeon, was kidnapped shortly after leaving for work at Hospital Bernard Mevs from his home in an upmarket neighborhood of the capital, hospital staff told Reuters.
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Two more positive cases in Dakshina Kannada

A 10-month-old baby and a 21-year-old man have tested positive for COVID-19 in Dakshina Kannada taking the total number of positive cases to seven in
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Police on the ground also engaged in humanitarian work, says SP

The Dharwad district police have stepped up measures to ensure total lockdown and began seizing vehicles of those violating prohibitory orders in the
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Private medical clinics, hospitals told to continue services in Dharwad

Deputy Commissioner M. Deepa has asked private medical clinics and hospitals not to discontinue medical services during the lockdown. The district adm
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Coronavirus: U.S. announces $174 mn aid to 64 countries including $2.9 mn to India

According to United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Administrator, the new assistance builds on the U.S.’ record of global health leadership.
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Temporary decentralised vegetable markets to be set up in Hubballi

Steps being taken to have groceries delivered at people’s doorstep
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Cong. calls for one-time transport for migrant labourers

We are concerned about migrant workers walking on empty highways, says Ahmed Patel
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Amid COVID-19 crisis, South Asian University likely to get a boost soon

A new campus, earlier delayed, is expected to be ready this year and necessary officials will be recruited to run the multi-nation institute
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COVID-19 cases in Punjab mount to 38

The first casualty in the State was responsible for spreading virus to at least 25 among them
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Migrant workers from Odisha stranded in Tamil Nadu, Kerala because of lockdown

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has urged his counterparts in other States to take care of them
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India to set up electronic platform for SAARC to fight COVID-19

It will help in the exchange of information, knowledge and expertise, says MEA
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COVID-19 | Curfew clamped in Jaipur locality after man tests positive

The man reportedly came into contact with a large number of people
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Hydroxychloroquine now a schedule H1 drug

The drug has been deemed essential to meet emergency requirements due to COVID-19.
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Thailand reports 91 new coronavirus cases and one death

The latest death was of a patient in Narathiwat province bordering Malaysia, the health official said.
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Satish Gujral passes away at 94

“His zest for life despite his handicap was incomparable,” says his nephew
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Monitoring of home quarantined persons stepped up in Dharmapuri

The district has a total of 375 persons, who were asymptomatic travellers returned from abroad and neighbouring States, placed in home quarantine
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How beggars’ children are running households during lockdown

With no cash coming by, families are depending on free rations that are given to school-going children
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India proposes online platform for SAARC to jointly combat coronavirus

India made the proposal at a video-conference of senior health officials of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries on Thursday.
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Fire in Seshachalam forest sparks tension

Officials suspect the blaze to be the handiwork of mischievous elements
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U.S. increases support for Taiwan in recognition battle with China

While the United States, like most countries, has no official relations with Taiwan, the Trump administration has ramped up support for the island, with arms sales and laws to help Taiwan deal with pressure from China.
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Indian Embassy in U.S. to start free online yoga classes

The free yoga class would be imparted daily from Monday to Friday at 5 pm. It would be streamed live through the Facebook page of the Indian Embassy.
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Government plan to supply protective gear to garbage collectors

Thousands of industrial quality gloves are lying unsold in the wholesale markets of Hyderabad and Secunderabad owing to the lockdown, and the governme
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India coronavirus lockdown, day 3 live updates | 716 confirmed cases; death toll touches 18

Worldwide, the number of coronavirus cases tops half a million, and deaths climb past 24,000.
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Bail out Kurnool workers stuck in Guntur district: CPI(M)

Party leaders submitted a memorandum to the officials concerned to this effect.
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Working together with G20 countries on coronavirus: Trump

“We talked about the problem and hopefully won’t be a problem for too much longer. The United States is working with our friends and partners around the world to stop the spread of the virus and coordinate our efforts,” Mr. Trump told reporters at a White House news conference.
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Brazil’s governors press Bolsonaro for more coronavirus support

Confirmed cases in Brazil had roughly doubled in four days to 2,915 on Thursday, according to the health ministry, with 78 dead from COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the virus.
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Coronavirus | China reports one local COVID-19 case, 54 imported; cuts international flights

The total number of infections for mainland China now stands at 81,340, according to the country’s health commission.
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US tops world in virus cases, overtaking China and Italy

At least 1,178 people have died of COVID-19 in the U.S., according to Johns Hopkins University.
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Indian students and professionals in Latvia seek help from government

They want to be evacuated or provided financial support, some say they need medical attention
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Prisoner drinks sanitiser, dies

A remand prisoner died at a hospital in Kerala’s Palakkad district on Thursday after allegedly drinking sanitiser which he mistook for alcohol, offici
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Air India carries medical supplies

Government likely to rope in passenger airlines for cargo operations
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Karnataka CM Yediyurappa asks Ministers to stay in respective districts

In an effort contain the spread of COVID-19, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has directed all his Cabinet colleagues to stay put in their respective d
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Coronavirus: Pathways at Koyambedu market cleared of clutter to promote social distancing

The COVID-19 situation has brought about many changes in the functioning of the Koyambedu market — changes in operational hours and even short closur
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Junior doctors at special hospital for COVID-19 in Bihar want to go on home quarantine

They say lack of protective gear has exposed them to health risks while dealing with patients
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U.S. Senate unanimously passes $2.2 trillion coronavirus rescue package

The 880-page measure is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history.
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Indian-American hoteliers offer free accommodation to stranded Indian students

The Indian Embassy have been running a round-the-clock helpline since last week for the students in the US, who number over 2,50,000.
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Stand-off at Garikapadu check post on Andhra-Telangana border resolved

Forty four persons from Telangana sent to a quarantine facility in Nuzvid, some others returned to Hyderabad; 200 more being sent to different places
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Coronavirus: Under lockdown, Manipur running out of essential commodities

Some grocery shops which used to sell rice and flour through the backdoor have closed down as stocks had run out
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Doctor shuts down clinic in rural Sivaganga

‘No space to maintain social distancing’
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No ‘lockdown’ for oustees of Kondapochamma

Mamidayala and Bahilampur villagers being shifted to new colony
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Stroke victim dies due to COVID-19 apathy

Even as he collapses in a market place, people refuse to go to his assistance suspecting coronavirus
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Police control room on lockdown queries

It will work round the clock
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India coronavirus lockdown day 2 | Aim is to win the war against COVID-19 in 21 days, say PM Modi

According to WHO's March 25 update, globally, 18,589 have died and 416,686 have been infected.
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Japan to set up coronavirus HQ, possible step to emergency declaration: media

The Japanese government was preparing to set up a special headquarters on coronavirus as early as Thursday afternoon, a step that could set the stag
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People salute duty-minded personnel, journalists

‘Doctors, who have put their lives on the line, deserve special praise’
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Morning digest: Spain's coronavirus death toll overtakes China's; aim is to win the war against COVID-19 in 21 days, says PM Modi; and more

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Coronavirus | Locked-down no longer, China's Hubei begins return to normal

The lockdown of Hubei's capital Wuhan will be lifted on April 8, a milestone in China's war against the epidemic.
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Coronavirus | In Spain’s capital, ice rink turned into makeshift mortuary as number of cases soar

According to officials, nearly 14% of cases are health workers.
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Christchurch shootings: New Zealand mosque shooter changes plea to guilty

No reason was given for the change, which means Tarrant will no longer stand trial.
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Thousands of migrant workers leave Gujarat’s cities on foot or motorcycles

Facing lockdown and no work, major cities of Gujarat, including Surat, Ahmedabad and Vadodara, are witnessing an exodus of migrant workers leaving in
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Haryana to reduce pressure on prisons amid Covid-19, says Minister

Amid the COVID-19 scare, the Haryana government has decided to reduce the pressure on its prisons.Prisons Minister Ranjit Singh on Wednesday said as p
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Foreigners leave Goa

On Wednesday, 249 tourists were flown to Manchester, and 121 left for Moscow
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Coronavirus | Madhya Pradesh govt. to give BPL families free ration for a month

CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces worker welfare measures, advance pension, home delivery of medicines
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IndiGo offers its cargo services for shipping medical supplies

Low-cost carrier IndiGo on Wednesday said it has offered its services for ferrying supply of medicines, equipment and relief material across the count
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TS power utilities want AP to toe one-man panel modalities

They want to implement add-on report too, provided AP follows guidelines
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Tsunami warnings after magnitude 7.8 quake strikes near Russia's Kuril islands

U.S. authorities put out tsunami warnings on Wednesday after an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off Russia's Kuril Islands, but meteorological offi
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Coronavirus: Courts across Tamil Nadu to remain shut for three weeks following nationwide lockdown

Only urgent cases will be taken up for hearing either through video conferencing or in person
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Fleecing: Vegetable vendor’s cart seized

The Corporation had intervened on Monday following complaints that fruits and vegetables were sold at prices 200% to 300% higher than that of the wholesale price
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Coronavirus: Tamil Nadu records first death in Madurai

The 54-year-old man had a medical history of prolonged illness with steroid dependent Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, uncontrolled diabetes with hypertension, says Health Minister C. Vijayabaskar
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Food kits for 1,000 transgender persons

Food kits will be given to 1,000 transgender persons through Supplyco to ensure their health and social security against the backdrop of the COVID-19
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Coronavirus lockdown day 1 live updates | Delhi death not due to COVID-19, says Health Minister

According to WHO's March 24 update, globally, over 16,000 people have died, and more than 375,000 have been infected.
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Railways take steps to ensure availability of essentials

Close coordination is being maintained with State governments so that rakes of essential commodities are handled without delay
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Steps taken to regulate crowds at shops in Kerala

From issuing tokens to temperature checks, various steps in place
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Coronavirus live updates | Tamil Nadu records first death

According to WHO's March 24 update, globally, over 16,000 people have died, and more than 375,000 have been infected.
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Passenger arrested on charge of non-cooperation at airport

He allegedly abused officials verbally and refused to fill forms
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CIAL downs shutters till March 31

As the domestic terminal at Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), Nedumbassery, closed down operations at 12 midnight on Tuesday till March 31,
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COVID-19 | Govt gives power to zonal DCs to take strict action against landlords evicting docs, paramedics

The decision was taken after the resident doctors of AIIMS sought the government’s intervention.
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Kalina housing society turns away Canadian

Brian Melson (55) came to India on February 4 on a tourist visa and has since been asked to vacate a hotel in Marol in Andheri as well as accommodation in Khar in view of the coronavirus scare.
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BSEB intermediate results 2020: 80.44% students pass

An estimated 80.44% of the 12,04,834 students passed the class 12 state board examinations in Bihar, the results of which were announced on Tuesday.
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Morning digest: PM Modi announces 21-day lockdown as COVID-19 toll touches 12, Italy's coronavirus deaths rise by 743 in a day, and more

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Andhra Pradesh govt. unveils targeted testing strategy

Help at hand for people with COVID-19 symptoms, says official
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Police provide shelter for Manipur students, parents

They were stranded in city as there is no rail, road transport
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Karnataka Bank waives online banking charges

The move is aimed at encouraging people to ensure social distancing to prevent spread of COVID-19
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Hospital gets free masks in Tiruvarur

Face masks jointly produced by textile merchants and tailors in Mannargudi to support the Central and State governments in combating COVID-19 were han
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Govt bans export of anti-malarial drug hydroxycloroquine

Over the last few weeks, India has banned exports of host of medical devices including sanitisers, all types of ventilators and surgical masks.
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Airlines rush to get crew and aircraft to home bases

Videos of cabin crew alleging discrimination go viral
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Coronavirus: Odisha CM urges people to stay at home

100 of 3,861 foreign returnees showing symptoms of COVID-19
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Indian-origin physician indicted for sex trafficking

A federal grand jury in Toledo returned the two-count indictment, according to which Manish Raj Gupta, 49, a plastic surgeon, from August to September of 2016 used force, threats of force, fraud and coercion to compel a woman, to engage in commercial sex by drugging her without her consent or knowledge
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S.Korea doubles coronavirus rescue package to 100 tln won

The package includes 29.1 trillion won in loans to small- and medium-sized companies, while another 20 trillion won will be used to buy corporate bonds and commercial paper of companies facing a credit crunch, President Moon Jae-in said in an emergency economic policy meeting.
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Daily prayers restricted at mosques in Udupi district

Merchants voluntarily stop fishing lorries from other States
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Sen. Rand Paul tests positive for virus, forcing quarantines

“The coronavirus has hit the Senate today,” said McConnell, R-Ky. “It’s not just back in our states but right here in the Senate.”
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App for Akshaya services

The app was designed as part of the efforts to reduce the number of visitors to the office in view of the COVID-19 outbreak
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Special package needed in view of COVID-19 outbreak: Jose K. Mani

‘Ensure essential commodities supply’
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Jharkhand govt. passes resolution against NPR, NRC in Assembly

People will be asked about date and place of birth of parents. Most of people in Jharkhand will not be able to answer these questions, says Minister Alamgir Khan
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COVID-19 | 398 more under quarantine in Alappuzha

The results of samples collected from six persons have tested negative for the disease. Results of 18 samples sent on Monday are pending, said an official.
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Morning digest | States move to a complete lockdown mode, Shivraj Singh Chouhan sworn-in as Madhya Pradesh CM, and more

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Shaheen Bagh protest site cleared by Delhi Police

The structures at the protest site are now being removed
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Deep sea fishing in three districts banned till further orders

It is to prevent assembly of large gatherings at fish landing points in view of COVID-19
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US: 139 COVID-19 deaths in 1 day, Trump signs executive order to prevent medical supplies hoarding

Till Monday, more than 43,700 confirmed cases of coronavirus were reported in the United States. Of these, over 10,000 were added in one day, according to Worldometer, a website which compiles COVID-19 cases. With 139 deaths, the number of fatalities crossed 550 by Monday night.
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USOPC hears athletes, sees Olympics delay as ‘clear’ path

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee sent a survey over the weekend to more than 4,000 athletes for details on how the coronavirus pandemic has influenced their training and their feelings about the upcoming games; they received responses from 1,780.
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Restrictions brought in at CMCH, court complex

Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) brought in regulations in the entry of patients and visitors from Monday.Those coming to the hospital were
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Efforts on to trace co-passengers of Coimbatore woman tested positive

An official at CMCH claims that the woman refused to listen to the advise of medical team
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1,500 police personnel to be deployed in Coimbatore to maintain law and order

Coimbatore city police have geared up as a state of curfew under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) will come into force in Tamil Nadu
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Stickers to be pasted at homes of foreign returnees in Ramanathapuram

With the COVID-19 pandemic striking countries across the world, Collectors in southern districts have put in place a monitoring mechanism to keep a cl
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Anxious, people swarm supermarkets and empty shelves in Madurai

They are in no mood to a rely on assurance from authorities that shops selling milk, vegetables and groceries will be open
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Britain imposes lockdown to combat spread of coronavirus

“From this evening I must give the British people a very simple instruction - you must stay at home,” Johnson said in a televised address
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Can build hospitals in quick time to treat virus patients: L&T

Construction giant L&T ready to plug infrastructure gap
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Tamil Nadu announces dedicated hospital for COVID-19 patients

Govt. multispeciality hospital in Chennai to house facility
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Berhampur IISER and ITI make hand sanitisers for civic personnel fighting COVID-19

350 bottles were given free of cost to the local administration
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Thailand reports 122 new coronavirus cases, raising total to 721

Thailand has recorded one death since the outbreak while 52 patients have recovered and gone home while 668 are still being treated in hospitals.
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Watch | Janata Curfew: Pilibhit officials trigger row after allegedly leading march, flouting social distancing rule

The Pilibhit administration on Sunday triggered a controversy when the district police chief and magistrate allegedly took out a march, blowing conch
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Janata Curfew: Pilibhit officials trigger row after allegedly leading march, flouting social distancing rule

Pilibhit police clarify that the Superintendent of Police and District Magistrate told people who were beating utensils and ringing bells to go and perform the act individually at home
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Migrants in a bind

With fears over COVID-19 unabated, the migrant worker community, an integral part of Malayali society, is at a crossroads. With many intending to go back, a campaign is on that all is not lost.
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Case filed against man for insulting Manipuri woman in Delhi

The man on a two-wheeler allegedly shouted ‘Corona’ and spat on her before driving away
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Croatia quake injures 17 amid partial coronavirus lockdown

Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said the earthquake was the biggest in Zagreb in the last 140 years.
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For delivery boys in Bengaluru, it was just another working day

But restaurant options were limited
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Over 400 die of coronavirus in U.S., confirmed infections jump to nearly 34,000

According to Worldometer, a website which compiles new cases of COVID-19, till Sunday evening at least 33,546 Americans, including Republican Senator from Kentucky Rand Paul, were confirmed infected with coronavirus while the death toll increased to 419.
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Coronavirus live updates | 80 districts in lockdown to contain virus spread

According to WHO's March 22 update, globally, there were 294,110 COVID-19 confirmed cases and 12,944 deaths
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Greater Noida man tests positive

A 31-year-old man in Greater Noida has tested positive for COVID-19, taking the total number of cases to six in Gautam Buddh Nagar, officials said on
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Despite pressure, Yediyurappa rules out curtailing legislature session

‘How do we instil confidence among people if legislators themselves fear and go back?’
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New Zealand prepares to enter lockdown as coronavirus cases double

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said these decisions will place the most significant restriction on New Zealanders' movements in modern history, but it was needed to save lives and slow the virus.
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Karnataka poultry industry hit hard due to a decline in prices

From ₹140 per kg, chicken price has fallen to ₹40 per kg
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Japan says Tokyo Olympics may be postponed due to coronavirus

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Sunday after an emergency meeting that it is stepping up its “scenario planning” for the 2020 Games due to start on July 24, including a possible postponement.
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COVID-19 | Good response for Janata Curfew call across Karnataka

All shops were closed; people stayed indoors
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Morning digest | Parliament likely to be adjourned today, all 33 Judges to decide on plea to close Supreme Court, and more

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Coronavirus | Singapore Airlines grounds most of its fleet as travel bans bite

The move comes as global travel hub Singapore closed its borders to travellers and transiting passengers in an effort to stem the spread of the virus.
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Silent Sunday marks total compliance of Janata Curfew

All the 19 check posts in the city closely monitored traffic movement
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Coronavirus | UAE to suspend all passenger flights: state media

The UAE announced on Friday its first two deaths from the COVID-19 disease, having reported more than 150 cases so far
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After 7 years, olive ridleys go for daytime nesting in Ganjam

Over one lakh turtles have laid eggs along Rushikulya coast
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Senior citizen denied hospital admission over virus fears in Mumbai

Spokesperson cites realigning of ICUs and beds as reason
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Lottery windfall for Bengal labourer

He returned from COVID19-hit Kerala
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N. Korea says Trump’s letter offers anti-virus cooperation

The latest correspondence came as Mr. Kim observed the firing of tactical guided weapons over the weekend, drawing criticism from South Korea, as the nuclear talks remain deadlocked.
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Ecuador coronavirus cases increase by over 400 in less than a week, Health Minister quits

Officials reported 532 cases and seven recorded deaths during a virtual press conference on Saturday. On Tuesday, Vice President Otto Sonnenholzner had reported two deaths from the virus and 111 cases, double the previous day's count of 58.
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Watch | Sunday mass held without believers in Kochi

A video on the Sunday mass held without believers at St Mary's Basilica in Kochi
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Pence says he and his wife will be tested for coronavirus

Mr. Pence’s comments came a day after his spokesperson said a staff from his team was tested positive for the deadly disease. However, the infected staff was never in direct contact with either Mr. Pence or President Donald Trump.
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In pictures: Deserted streets as India observes 'Janata Curfew'

India on Sunday woke up to empty roads and deserted public places as the ‘Janata curfew’ proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to counter the coron
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38 positive for coronavirus in NYC jails, including Rikers

In a letter to criminal justice leaders, Board of Correction interim chairwoman Jacqueline Sherman wrote that at least 58 other people were currently being monitored in contagious disease and quarantine units.
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Coronavirus: Punjab orders lockdown in few districts

Partial lockdown has been ordered in Jalandhar with effect from 7 a.m. on March 22 up to midnight of March 25
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Confined by virus, Frenchman runs marathon on his balcony

Nochomovitz had been training for a marathon, and said “I needed to assure myself that I could still run 40 km whatever the condition.”
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Janata Curfew live updates: Stay indoors and stay healthy, tweets PM Modi

PM Modi had proposed the ‘Janata Curfew’ on Sunday between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. as part of social distancing to check the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
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Morning Digest: India observes 'Janata Curfew', Centre says no community transmission of coronavirus, and more

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China sees continued rise in imported coronavirus cases

While China has drastically reduced the number of reported domestically transmitted cases - the one reported on Sunday was the first in four days - it is seeing a steady rise in imported cases, mostly from Chinese people returning from abroad.
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Stay home for three months, UK tells 1.5m most at risk

"People should stay at home, protect our NHS and save lives," Communities secretary Robert Jenrick said in a statement.
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Coronavirus: Rajasthan announces complete lockdown till March 31

Food packets will also be distributed free of cost to the street vendors, daily wage earners.
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Janata Curfew: Stay indoors and stay healthy, tweets PM Modi

He said the steps to be taken now will help in the times to come
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Angola, Eritrea, Uganda confirm first cases as coronavirus spreads in Africa

South Africa has confirmed 240 positive cases
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Vijayapura bracing for shutdown today

With the district administration implementing ‘Janata Curfew’ to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the district is bracing for an almost complete lockdo
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Madhuswamy reviews situation in Hassan

He says next two weeks are crucial
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VIMS officer, kin suffer burns in accident in Ballari

They had stocked petrol at house ahead of ‘Janata Curfew’
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Guidelines for e-commerce, supermarkets

The State government has directed online marketing/ordering services ‘to mandatorily provide masks to delivery executives working with them’. “The mas
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Sharp fall in vehicle movement at toll plaza

The toll plaza here saw a sharp fall in the movement of vehicles, unseen in the recent past. The vehicle movement has declined sharply and the decline
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Farooq Abdullah to skip Parliament session

The National Conference president asks two MPs of his party, Muhammad Akbar Lone and Hasnain Masoodi, to release funds for their constituencies.
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Visiting hours suspended at CRDA, ADC offices

As part of COVID prevention measures, the A.P. Capital Region Development Authority (AP-CRDA) has dispensed with the thumb-based biometric attendance
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Sunni group calls for cooperation with Janata Curfew

Santhwanam and Team Olive volunteers chalk out plans
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Coronavirus | Relieved wife thanks doctors, nurses at Bengaluru’s RGICD

Her husband is in the State-run RGICD after being diagnosed with COVID-19
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Sangeetha Ksheera Sagaram’s annual festival commemorated the 106th anniversary of musician Uppalapati Ankaiah

The event presented instrumental finesse for the soul
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Janata Curfew | Minimal public transport in Karnataka on March 22

Some residents’ welfare associations and gated communities request occupants not to get deliveries from outside
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Coronavirus | Gadget dependence can lead to spreading of misinformation: NIMHANS

Anxiety increases the need for socialisation and sharing information irrespective of whether it was true or false, say researchers
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Health experts recommend counselling in COVID-19 cases

People with pre-existing mental health conditions can be severely impacted
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COVID-19 | Patients with respiratory illness in hospitals will also be tested, says ICMR

Institute revises strategy to check spread of disease
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U.S. seeks comments on tariff cuts for Chinese imports to aid coronavirus battle

The U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) office said it would allow members of the public, businesses and government agencies ”to submit comments if they believe further modifications to the (Section) 301 tariffs may be necessary”
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Despite clearance, KLM flight from Amsterdam with 100 Indians refused permission to land in Delhi

A senior official says issue was due to gaps in interpreting advisory
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Shane Warne turns gin distillery over to hand sanitizer

Warne, who retired from test cricket in 2007 with a record 708 wickets, is a part-owner of the award-winning SevenZeroEight gin distillery.
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Congress may see more defections in Madhya Pradesh, say observers

“When a new government comes in, there will be a natural attraction towards it,” they say
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Coronavirus | Cases in Telangana rise to 19

Three new cases of COVID-19 were detected in Telangana on Friday, including the remaining two Indonesians, who were part of 10-member team that had tr
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China’s imported coronavirus cases jump as students, expats flock home

All 41 of the new confirmed cases in China were imported from abroad, the country's National Health Commission said on Saturday, bringing the total number of such cases to 269.
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Coronavirus, live updates: India records over 230 positive cases

Several States have imposed prohibitory orders to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.
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Morning Digest: COVID-19 cases in India crosses 230, Italy's death toll tops 4,000 after new one-day record and more

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U.S. Senators urge Twitter to ban Chinese Communist Party from platform

“While the coronavirus pandemic is afflicting families, governments, and markets around the world, the Chinese Communist Party is waging a massive propaganda campaign to rewrite the history of COVID-19 and whitewash the Party’s lies to the Chinese people and the world,” wrote Senators Ben Sasse and Congressman Mike Gallagher in a letter to Twitter CEO Jack Dorse.
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North Korea fires suspected short-range missiles, S.Korea says, amid coronavirus

The launch follows two earlier this month, when North Korea launched short-range missiles and multiple projectiles, according to South Korea's military, drawing U.S. and Chinese appeals for Pyongyang to return to talks on ending its nuclear and missile programmes.
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Plea to convert Chithode IRTT into government college

The petition said if converted, students in 10 districts would have a chance to pursue their higher education without disturbing the quota for Transport Department employees
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Coronavirus | Seven persons with COVID- 19 symptoms hospitalised

According to health officials, three were admitted to Coimbatore Medical College Hospital and four to ESI Hospital
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White House staffer tests positive for coronavirus

This is the first case of a White House staffer being tested positive for the deadly virus.
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Coronavirus | TNSTC facing dip in collection by 40% over last two days

TNSTC is already grappling with severe financial crisis
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Coronavirus | Janamaithri police to keep tabs on the quarantined in Kerala

They have visited 4,858 houses Statewide
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Thiruvananthapuram Mayor seeks help in making masks

The Corporation is taking up the initiative to meet the demand for masks, in case any shortage is felt during emergency situations
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COVID-19 | UAE reports first two deaths from coronavirus

One of the individuals was a 78-year old Arab national who had arrived in the country from Europe.
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Yasin Malik not getting a fair trial, says family

He has decided to go an indefinite hunger strike from April 1, says his sister
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COVID-19 | Asia’s largest coconut market closed

The market on the APMC premises off Bengaluru-Mysuru highway is the largest in Asia.
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COVID-19 fears rock Parliament

MPs raise concerns over stranded Indians, call adjourning session
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Defence Ministry places order for 16,479 LMG

Deal with IWI is worth ₹880-crore
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Coronavirus live updates | China exonerates doctor reprimanded for warning of virus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a Janata Curfew on March 22 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. to control the spread of the virus.
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Coronavirus | China exonerates doctor reprimanded for warning of virus

The official China News Service late Tuesday said police in the epicenter city of Wuhan had revoked its admonishment of Dr. Li Wenliang that had included a threat of arrest and issued a “solemn apology” to his family.
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Coronavirus | Rituals in Varanasi ghats curtailed to prevent COVID-19 spread

Ghats have been emptied, foreign nationals landing at the city’s airport are being subjected to 24-hour quarantine as administration swings into action
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FM to meet PM over impact on economy

To hold series of meetings to assess impact, some relief likely soon
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Olympic flame lands in Japan as doubts grow over Tokyo Games

The flame reached Japan aboard a white aircraft painted with the inscription “Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay” along its side. It was greeted on the tarmac by a small contingent of organizing committee officials.
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COVID-19 | Kodagu village declared ‘containment zone’; curbs on residents

Mottimottee near Kondageri in Virajpet taluk will be out of bounds for visitors
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Morning Digest: Four Nirbhaya case convicts hanged to death in Tihar jail, Madhya Pradesh Speaker accepts resignation of 16 rebel Congress MLAs, and more

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Coronavirus | Italian death toll overtakes China’s as virus spreads

In the U.S., the Army prepared mobile military hospitals for deployment in major cities. In Madrid, a four-star hotel was turned into a hospital. Medical centers around the United States set up drive-thru testing sites that drew long lines of motorists waiting for nurses to swab their nostrils.
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New edible freshwater fish discovered in Andhra Pradesh

It has been named after the Alluri forest of the Eastern Ghats in Visakhapatnam district, where it was found
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COVID-19 | Two patients recover; to be discharged today

One more person tests positive in Karnataka
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Weinstein moved to state prison day before 68th birthday

The disgraced film mogul, who will turn 68 on Thursday, is locked up at the maximum security Wende Correctional Facility near Buffalo, according to state prison officials. He is known behind bars as inmate No. 20B0584.
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Man who refused COVID-19 check-up, now in home quarantine in Udupi

The police traced him before producing him before doctors
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COVID-19 | Stern action to be taken against those violating restrictions

Tahsildars, EOs asked to oversee implementation
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COVID-19 | Joint screening at Talapady

On an average, they screen around 300 vehicles of which nearly 100 are those coming from the airport in Mangaluru and also those returning home after treatment here.
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COVID-19 | Nikki Haley resigns from Boeing board over company’s bailout pursuit

In her resignation letter, Ms. Haley said the Boeing board and its executive team are going in a direction which she cannot support.
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COVID-19 fear spurs people to stock up essentials

Many thronged the markets to buy vegetables that would last for at least seven days
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Justice has finally been done, women will feel safer now: Nirbhaya’s mother after hanging

We appeal for observing this day as Nirbhaya ‘Nyay Diwas’ (day of justice), says Nirbhaya’s father.
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Four Nirbhaya case convicts hanged to death in Tihar jail

Sandeep Goel, Director-General of Tihar jail, confirmed to reporters outside the prison that the four convicts had been hanged at 5.30 a.m.
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Nirbhaya case convicts to be hanged as Supreme Court dismisses plea against rejection of mercy petition

A three-judge Supreme Court bench headed by Justice R. Banumathi refused to consider the juvenility claim of Pawan Gupta
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Man infected with coronavirus recovering, says Andhra health official

‘Dial 104 in case of emergency or medical advice’
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‘Sanction 5 more Vistadome coaches to Vizag’

YSRCP Rajya Sabha member V. Vijaya Sai Reddy has urged the Railway Ministry to provide five more Vistadome coaches to the State.Making a special menti
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Jagan calls for liberal loans to tenant farmers

‘Banks should also come to the aid of MSMEs’
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Gujarat RS poll: Chhotubhai Vasava to be kingmaker again in a close fight

The votes tribal leader and senior legislator and his son Mahesh Vasava
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Monthly rituals come to a close at Sabarimala

Pilgrim turnout stays low on last day
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‘Opportunities abound in medical tourism industry’

Cheaper surgical care makes the country a hub for medical tourists: experts
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Relief fund to be set up for those hit in entertainment industry

Film productions have been stopped
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Coronavirus | Prohibitory orders in Rajasthan after 3 new cases test positive

Govt. to increase capacity of diagnostic facility in Jaipur
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Bengaluru club owner booked for branding staff with camphor

The incident took place within the club premises on Balepete road in Bengaluru.
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Heatwave alert for Kozhikode

People asked to avoid direct sunlight between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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All tourist hubs in Madurai are under lock and key

‘Sorry, we are closed’
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Coronavirus live updates | PM Modi to address the nation today

According to WHO, as of March 18, there were 8,657 deaths in 166 countries
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Utah hit by strongest quake in decades, airport shut

The 5.7-magnitude, early morning tremor centered in north-central Utah was the strongest the state has experienced since 1992
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Morning Digest: 276 Indians infected by COVID-19 abroad, Italy reports highest single-day death toll of 475, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day
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Coronavirus:First member of U.S. Congress tests positive

Over the past few weeks, several other members of the Senate and House of Representatives have self-quarantined after possibly coming in contact with a person with coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: Ministry wants curbs on public transport

Vistara suspends international operations from March 20 to March 31
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Coronavirus: Chile declares 90-day state of catastrophe

Pinera said there were 238 confirmed cases but no deaths
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COVID-19: Tea body demands closure of estates

Workers vulnerable as they don’t have safety gear such as masks, gloves
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YSRCP MLAs seek probe into ‘letter’

YSR Congress Party MLAs Ambati Rambabu, K. Parthasarathi and Jogi Ramesh have said they will request Director-General of Police Gautam Swang to inquir
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Reuniting couples has becomea tough task: women panel chief

‘In several cases, by the time the matter reaches us, it is too late’
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Five flyovers to come up on IT expressway between Taramani and Siruseri

14.8-km stretch to turn 6-lane highway
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No irregularities in road work contracts, says Palaniswami

‘Projects awarded to lowest bidder under e-tender’
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Coronavirus | Railways to de-train passengers with ‘Home Quarantined’ stamping

Further decline likely in number of international flights
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Coronavirus | Number of COVID-19 cases rise to 11 in Karnataka

Woman who returned to Bengaluru from Dubai tests positive for COVID-19
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COVID-19: First case in armed forces as jawan tests positive in Leh

The 34-year-old contracted the disease from his father who returned from Iran after a pilgrimage on February 27
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Digvijaya Singh detained after trying to meet rebel Madhya Pradesh MLAs staying at Bengaluru resort

Not just these MLAs, even those outside have been offered ₹25-30 crore to switch sides by the BJP, says the former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister
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