Today's episode will focus on the situation prevailing in the country in the wake of COVID-19 UhuPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday will address the 63rd edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' at 11 am amid nationwide lockdown in the country in the view of novel coronavirus.

Today's episode will focus on the situation prevailing in the country in the wake of COVID-19. "Tune in tomorrow at 11. Tomorrow's episode will be focused on the situation prevailing due to COVID-19. #MannKiBaat," the Prime Minister tweeted on Saturday.

During his address to the nation on March 24, the Prime Minister announced a 21-day nationwide to contain the spread of the deadly virus.

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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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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

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President, PM take 30% pay cut, Centre suspends MPLAD fund for two years

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

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

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India's March services activity contracts amid coronavirus disruptions

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

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

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Fighting coronavirus pandemic, India lights a lamp

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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

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India restricts diagnostic testing kit exports as coronavirus cases rise

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Corona lockdown to be lifted on 15 April, need plans to ensure no crowding: UP CM

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Trump urges Modi to lift ban on hydroxychloroquine export

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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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