Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 Virtual Summit held on Thursday, 26 March said at many levels globalisation has failed us, whether it is in combating terrorism or climate change, reported ANI, quoting sources.
The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in India has risen to 694, the Health and Family Welfare Ministry said on Thursday. 88 cases were reported in the past 24 hours, reported ANI.
Test results of a 75-year-old woman who died in Karnataka on Wednesday, have come out to be positive, Dr Sudhakar, Minister of Medical Education of the state said on Thursday, 26 March.
A 73-year-old man who tested positive for coronavirus died due to co-morbidity in Bhilwara in Rajasthan, officials stated.
Congress chief Sonia Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying she supports the 21-day lockdown, and sought measures to protect doctors, paramedics and ease supply chain.
- The first phase of Census 2021 and the updation of National Population Register (NPR) postponed until further orders
- In view of the coronavirus outbreak, the government has ordered temporary suspension of toll fee collection across India
- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday ensured supplies of all essential commodities and told people “not to panic-buy”
- PM Modi on Tuesday announced a nationwide lockdown starting 25 March at midnight for 21 days to curb the spread of COVID-19
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