NEW DELHI: Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi, in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday said while Covid-19 was a global pandemic, India’s conditions were unique given the dependence of a large population on daily wages.

The consequences of a "complete economic shutdown" will "disastrously amplify" death toll arising out of the outbreak of the pandemic. “A complete lockdown and the resulting shutdown of our economic engine will almost certainly ensure the millions of unemployed youth rush back to their villages, increasing the risk of infecting their parents, grandparents and the elderly population.

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Odisha becomes the first state to extend Covid-19 lockdown beyond April 14

The covid-19 lockdown in Odisha will be extended till April 30, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced today. The decision for the extension of the lockdown was announced after the state cabinet meeting through video conference. Odisha is the first state to extend the lockdown ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s video conference to discuss the lockdown extension.

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PM Modi’s 9-minute blackout message draws 119 million TV viewers

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call last Friday for a 9-minute blackout on 5 April had 119 million viewers glued to their television screens across 199 channels, according to data from the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC).

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'Times like these bring friends closer': PM Modi after Donald Trump's thank you

New Delhi: Replying to President Donald Trump's appreciation after India allowed the export of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday once again hailed the strategic partnership shared between the two countries and assured that New Delhi will do everything possible to help humanity's fight against COVID-19.

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Covid-19: Modi, Trump share bonhomie as India allows hydroxychloroquine exports

NEW DELHI: Prime minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the India-US partnership was stronger than ever and that India would do whatever it can to help countries in their fight against covid-19.

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After Trump, Brazil's Bolsonaro thanks Modi for supply of hydroxychloroquine

NEW DELHI: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro thanked India for the “timely assistance" in releasing ingredients for anti-malarial drug, hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), seen as useful in the treatment of covid-19.

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Coronavirus cases in India jump to 5734 with 166 deaths. State-wise numbers here

With 540 new cases reported in past 24 hours, the total number of coronavirus cases in India has jumped to 5,734, showed latest figures from Union Health Ministry. The death toll from Covid-19 rose to 166 while 472 patients have been cured of the virus or discharged. Maharashtra remains the worst affected state with 1,135 cases, followed by Tamil Nadu at 738 and Delhi at 669, Telangana at 427 and Rajasthan at 381.

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Lockdown likely to be extended beyond 14 April, hints PM Modi

NEW DELHI : India may extend the ongoing national lockdown by 15 days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told lawmakers on Wednesday, as the government raced to head off the challenge posed by the coronavirus pandemic. The final decision on extending the 21-day lockdown that is set to end on 14 April will be taken after a meeting with all chief ministers on 11 April, leaders who attended the meeting said.

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Coronavirus: Trump thanks Modi for lifting ban on export of key drug

NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday thanked prime minister Narendra Modi and the people of India for lifting curbs on the export of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ)— a drug used to treat malaria but seen as useful in the treatment of patients suffering from covid-19.

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India requests US for cutting edge testing equipment to detect covid-19

NEW DELHI : India has requested the US for cutting edge testing equipment to help early detection of covid-19, a person familiar with the development said Wednesday.

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Lockdown won't be lifted in one go, PM Modi hints at all-party meeting

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday told floor leaders of opposition and other parties in Parliament that the nationwide lockdown will not be lifted in one go on April 14, according to BJD's Pinaki Misra.

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Covid-19: Brazil President invokes Ramayana for export of hydroxychloroquine

NEW DELHI: Brazil President Jair Bolsanoro, in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, invoked the Hindu epic - the Ramayana, besides Christianity's central figure Jesus Christ, requesting Modi to allow the export of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, which can be used to treat coronavirus (covid-19) patients.

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Over 29 mn hydroxychloroquine doses bought by US have come from India: Trump

Hydroxychloroquine has been identified by the US Food and Drug Administration as a possible treatment for the COVID-19 and it is being tested on more than 1,500 coronavirus patients in New York

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Lockdown extension: PM Modi's meeting with parties hold answer

NEW DELHI : In what may hold many answers to possibility of an extension of the ongoing nationwide lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a meeting with Parliamentary floor leaders of different parties this Wednesday morning. However, there is unlikely to be any immediate announcement, before April 11, say sources.

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Modi discuss economic fallout of covid-19 crisis with Swedish PM, Sultan of Oman

NEW DELHI : Continuing with his high-level exchanges with world leaders on the phone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday discussed the economic fallout of the covid-19 pandemic with his Swedish counterpart Stefan Lofven and Haitham bin Tarik, the Sultan of Oman.

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Vice President talks of importance of lives, adds to buzz of lockdown extension

NEW DELHI: Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday spoke of the importance of lives over livelihood amid talks of an extension of the 21-day covid-19 lockdown, which is scheduled to end on 14 April.

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SAARC Development Fund allocates $5 million aimed at containing covid-19 spread

NEW DELHI: The Bhutan-based SAARC Development Fund (SDF) has allocated $5 million for projects aimed at stopping the spread of covid-19 in South Asia, a statement said on Tuesday.

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Karnataka mulls extending lockdown in covid-19 hotspots

BENGALURU: The Karnataka government is considering continuing the 21-day lockdown in hotspots or areas that have higher number of covid-19 positive cases.

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Government thinking of extending COVID-19 lockdown

NEW DELHI : Many State governments and experts are requesting the Central government to extend the lockdown enforced to combat the coronavirus. The Centre is now thinking in this direction, government sources said.

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Covid-19: Chennai civic body to conduct door-to-door surveillance

BENGALURU: The Greater Chennai Corporation will conduct door-to-door surveillance in the city to check for potential covid-19 cases.

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Ban government ads, suspend central vista project: Sonia Gandhi to PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday gave a five-point advice to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to generate financial resources to fight the economic fallout of the covid-19 pandemic in the country.

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Sonia Gandhi has 5 suggestions for PM Modi to save money to fight COVID-19

NEW DELHI : Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggesting five measures to conserve money for the fight against COVID-19, including a complete ban on media advertisements by government and PSUs for two years and suspending the Central Vista beautification project.

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'India will fight. India will win': PM Modi lauds film fraternity initiative

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the efforts of film fraternity for their attempt to bring positivity among Indians with 'Muskurayega India' initiative amid the novel coronavirus crisis, which has not only hit our country but the entire world. Sharing the video on Twitter, Prime Minister Modi wrote: "Phir muskurayega India... Phir jeet jayega India... India will fight. India will win! Good initiative by our film fraternity."

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Trump says to retaliate if India doesn't lift curbs on hydroxychloroquine export

NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump on Monday warned India of “retaliation" if it turns down his request to lift the hold on export of an anti-malarial drug being used in the treatment of covid-19.

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India lifts partial ban on hydroxychloroquine after Trump's request

NEW DELHI : The government has decided to lift a partial ban on hydroxychloroquine after US President Donald Trump requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to export the drug to aid America's fight against the deadly Covid-19 disease.

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Trump talks retaliation if India doesn't allow Hydroxychloroquine exports

Hydroxychloroquine tablet is used to prevent and treat malaria, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, among other ailments

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Covid-19: Extend lockdown for 1 or 2 weeks, Telangana CM appeals to PM Modi

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR) on Monday appealed to prime minister Narendra Modi to extend the lockdown by another one or two weeks, to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus (covid-19). KCR stated that this was the only solution to curb the virus’ spread in the state.

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India plays US' friend in need, allows hydroxychloroquine export to fight covid

NEW DELHI: Paying heed to US President Donald Trump’s call, India on Monday decided to allow export of hydroxychloroquine -- a drug seen as key in the treatment of the covid-19 pandemic -- on a “case by case" basis. It also allowed the export of paracetamol, a popular antipyretic, as well as some more drugs.

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KCR says country's only weapon against Covid-19 is lockdown, asks PM for extension

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao on Monday suggested that the nationwide lockdown should be extended for a couple of weeks to contain the spread of coronavirus.

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PM Modi asks ministers to ready plan for 'slow' exit from lockdown

NEW DELHI : Cautioning people to be ready for a "long fight" against COVID-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday told his ministers to make plans for slowly exiting the ongoing lockdown and to contain the economic impact of the deadly virus pandemic, including by reducing dependence on other countries.

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Covid-19: Kerala CM highlights the plight of expats, nurses over 18 NRK fataliti

After 46 Malayalee nurses test positive for the virus in a Mumbai hospital, Vijayan writes a letter to PM Modi and respective state CMs, highlighting the plight of the Malayalee nursing workforce working against the lack of proper protective pieces of equipment

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Covid-19 crisis: India, Australia agree on collaborating on research

NEW DELHI : India and Australia on Monday agreed on the importance of bilateral experience sharing and collaborative research efforts in the context of the covid-19 pandemic during a telephone conversation between the prime ministers of the two countries.

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₹50 lakh in fight against Covid-19

'On this great day of solidarity, I pledge Rs. 50 Lakhs to the PMCares Funds. Please do your bit too!,' Yuvraj wrote on his Twitter handle

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Prepare ten priority areas, business continuity plan: PM Modi asks ministers

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked Union ministers to prepare plans to fight the economic impact of COVID-19 on war footing and asserted that this crisis is an opportunity to boost the 'Make-in-India' initiative and reduce dependence on other countries.

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Covid-19: Karnataka in no hurry to open liquor stores as excise department exceeds target

BENGALURU : The Karnataka government is in no hurry to open liquor shops in the state, as the excise department has already managed to exceed its fiscal target by almost ₹500 crore, said two people aware of the matter.

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'Go Corona Go' slogan has become world-famous, claims minister

NEW DELHI : Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Monday claimed that the Go Corona Go slogan he coined has now become famous all over the world. The minister said questions were raised earlier if such a slogan would help but its widespread use has proved the efficacy of the slogan.

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Modi says defeating covid-19 India's sole aim but battle to be long drawn out

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India's sole mission would be to win the war against coronavirus, but that it will be a long battle against the pandemic.

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Mahavir Jayanti: Jain temple in Delhi closed due to coronavirus lockdown

A Jain monk at the temple said: 'The temple is closed in view of the coronavirus outbreak as 'rashtra dharm' comes first'

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PM dials leaders across political divide ahead of key 8 April meet

Taking a step toward engaging the political establishment about the situation with the covid-19 epidemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke to former presidents and prime ministers as well as several leaders of national and regional political parties.

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Opinion | Sorry, it’s India first

The most dismal numbers often yield the best decisions in matters of life and death

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Amid red alert, Assam hunkers down for a spring without Bihu

In normal times, with the start of spring, Assam would have been abuzz with preparations for the Rongali Bihu, the New Year festival

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Foreign embassies in India join the 9-minute-lights-off call appeal by PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Chinese ambassador Sun Weidong was one of the many among them diplomatic community in India to heed prime minister Narendra Modi’s call to light a candle or an earthen lamp to show togetherness in the fight against the novel coronavirus.

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Modi's Covid-19 call for Sunday lights up Twitter India with multiple trends

#9baje9minute, #9MinutesForIndia, Diwali, #IndiaFightsCoronavirus were some of the trends on Twitter while India displayed its resolve against the virus on Sunday

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An unknown person in Gujarat had put out an online advertisement to 'sell' the statue to 'meet' government's 'requirement for money' for hospitals and medical infrastructure to fight Covid-19

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Modi also called up called up former Presidents Pranab Mukherjee and Pratibha Patil

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Modi’s Sunday, 9pm, 9-min lamp lighting: Students told to do it, show compliance

NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education is leaving no stone unturned to make sure Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to light a candle/lamp at 9pm tonight is a success. The board has advised the schools affiliated with it to ensure their children carry out the exercise.

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Covid-19: India mulls Trump's request to lift ban on hydroxychloroquine export

NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump late Saturday said he had urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to supply hydroxychloroquine tablets that can be used to treat covid-19 patients in his country, which now has the highest number of cases in the world.

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Govt curbs diagnostic testing kit exports as corona spreads

India, which in recent weeks already banned the export of certain drugs, along with ventilators, masks and other protective gear needed by both patients and medical staff, issued the latest directive on Saturda.

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Trump urges Modi to lift ban on hydroxychloroquine export

NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump late Saturday said he has requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to supply hydroxychloroquine tablets that can be used to treat covid-19 patients in his country, which now has the highest number of cases in the world.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

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