Coronavirus updates from India and the world: Total number positive cases rise to 471 in India
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Coronavirus updates from India and the world: Total number positive cases rise to 471 in India

India's national capital, Delhi, has been put under a lockdown for nine days — from today until March 31 — as a measure to contain the transmission of Covid-19. Several other states, including Maharashtra and Uttarakhand, are also under a lockdown. State leaders have urged citizens not to rush to villages or gather in crowds in general to prevent the spread of the virus.

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 12:13 AM IST
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23 March 2020 08:12 AM IST

Anti-CAA protest at Mumbai's Nagpada called off amid coronavirus outbreak

Mumbai:The Sit-in protest on Morland Road that was ongoing for over 50 days against CAA,NRC&NPR has been temporarily called off in the wake of COVID19. Zonal DCP Abhinash Kumar said,"Women protesters took decision to postpone protest in view of the spread of Coronavirus".

23 March 2020 08:12 AM IST

I'm a little upset with China: Donald Trump

I'm a little upset with China. As much as I like President Xi & respect the country, I admire what they have done in short period of time. I asked if we could send some people to help them, they didn't want it, at a pride. They didn't respond: US President Donald Trump

23 March 2020 08:12 AM IST

More than 100 Coronavirus deaths recorded in the US in 24 hours

More than 100 Coronavirus deaths in the United States in 24 hours, reports AFP news agency quoting Johns Hopkins tracker

23 March 2020 08:12 AM IST

Visuals from Rajpath in Delhi

Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a lockdown in the state from 6 AM today till 31st March in view of COVID19. Visuals from Rajpath.

23 March 2020 08:12 AM IST

Number of anti-CAA protesters at Shaheen Bagh has reduced significantly amid lockdown

Delhi: Number of anti-CAA protesters at Shaheen Bagh has reduced significantly amid lockdown announced in the state in view of Coronavirus till 31st March and the 'Janta Curfew' that was observed yesterday.

23 March 2020 09:12 AM IST

Visuals from Kanpur's Ramadevi vegetable market

Lockdown has been imposed in 16 districts of Uttar Pradesh from 23-25 March in view of #COVID19. Visuals from Kanpur's Ramadevi vegetable market.

23 March 2020 09:12 AM IST

Anti-CAA protest in Uttar Pradesh called off

23 March 2020 09:12 AM IST

Uber, Ola to suspend services in Delhi from March 23-31

Services of Ola and Uber will not be available in Delhi till March 31 amid the lockdown announced by the state government to contain the spread of coronavirus infection.

23 March 2020 11:17 AM IST

Confirmed cases in Maharashtra rises to 89

The total number of positive Coronavirus cases in Maharashtra rises to 89: Maharashtra Health Department

23 March 2020 11:17 AM IST

Number of COVID-19 cases rises to 390 in India; active cases 359: Health Ministry

23 March 2020 11:17 AM IST

68-yr-old man who recovered from COVID-19 dies in Mumbai

A 68-year-old Philippines citizen, initially tested positive for COVD19 but subsequently became negative, passed away yesterday. He was shifted from Kasturba hospital to a pvt hospital. He had developed acute renal failure&respiratory distress: Public Health Department, Mumbai

23 March 2020 11:17 AM IST

PM Modi appeals citizens to take lockdown seriously

Many people are still not taking the lockdown seriously. Please save yourself, save your family, follow the instructions seriously. I request the state governments to get the rules and laws followed: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

23 March 2020 11:17 AM IST

Indian govt asks states to strictly enforce lockdown

Government of India asks states to strictly enforce lockdown, legal action will be taken against violators.

23 March 2020 11:17 AM IST

Police at Delhi-Gautam Budh Nagar border stop vehicles from Delhi entering into Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Budh Nagar

Police at Delhi-Gautam Budh Nagar border stop vehicles from Delhi entering into Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Budh Nagar, amid lockdowns.

23 March 2020 11:17 AM IST

27 positive Coronavirus cases in Karnataka

There are 27 positive Coronavirus cases in Karnataka. One hospital in every district is dedicated to Covid19 treatment. We have placed an order for 1000 ventilators: Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramalu

23 March 2020 11:17 AM IST

Positive cases of COVID-19 in India rises to 415

The number of positive cases of Coronavirus has increased by 19 since yesterday. Total number of positive cases stands now at 415.

23 March 2020 03:00 PM IST

Curfew imposed in Punjab, essential service exempted

Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh announces full curfew in the state with no relaxations, essential service exempted.

23 March 2020 03:00 PM IST

Curfew in Ludhiana from 2pm today till 31st March

In view of Coronavirus, curfew to be imposed in Ludhiana from 2pm today till 31st March; medical emergency cases exempted: Ludhiana Police

23 March 2020 03:00 PM IST

Total lockdown announced across Ranchi

A total lockdown has been announced across the district Ranchi. Cyberteam of Ranchi Police is keeping an eye on social media. Anyone caught spreading misinformation will be brought under the law: DC Ranchi, Jharkhand.

23 March 2020 03:00 PM IST

Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi to stop all flights from landing in West Bengal

Amid coronavirus outbreak, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealing to him to stop all flights from landing in West Bengal with immediate effect.

23 March 2020 03:00 PM IST

Thank you Afghanistan, for contributing USD 1 Million to the COVID-19 Emergency Fund: PM Modi

Thank you Afghanistan, for contributing $ 1 Million to the COVID-19 Emergency Fund in solidarity with our South Asian neighborhood. Tashakkur President.

23 March 2020 03:00 PM IST

Spending of Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR) funds for COVID-19 to be eligible for CSR activity.

23 March 2020 03:00 PM IST

Breaking: Pune Police to stop complete vehicular movement in the city as confirmed coronavirus cases rises

23 March 2020 04:18 PM IST

Iran reports 127 new COVID-19 deaths, raising toll to 1,812

Iran reports 127 new coronavirus deaths, raising toll to 1,812: AFP news agency

23 March 2020 07:01 PM IST

Union health ministry announce complete lockdown in 19 states and UTs and partial curbs in 6 states

23 March 2020 07:01 PM IST

55-year-old man from Dum Dum area, West Bengal, who had travelled to Italy, dies. 

23 March 2020 07:01 PM IST

Operations of domestic scheduled commercial airlines shall cease with effect from midnight on March 24.

23 March 2020 07:01 PM IST

Kerala government announces complete lockdown till March 31

23 March 2020 07:01 PM IST

Confirmed cases rises to 95 in Kerala, goes past Maharashtra

23 March 2020 07:01 PM IST

After Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die

23 March 2020 07:01 PM IST

Total number of positive cases in India rises to 433

23 March 2020 09:10 PM IST

Curfew has been imposed in Chandigarh from today midnight till further orders

23 March 2020 09:10 PM IST

Coronavirus in Karnataka: Till date 33 positive cases have been confirmed in the state which includes one death

23 March 2020 09:10 PM IST

CM Trivendra Singh Rawat: All shops of essential goods will be opened between 7 AM and 10 AM tomorrow in Uttarakhand 

23 March 2020 09:10 PM IST

Nepal government announces a nationwide lockdown from 6 AM 

23 March 2020 09:10 PM IST

Tripura CM Biplab Deb announces a complete lockdown in the state from 2 PM tomorrow

23 March 2020 09:10 PM IST

Coronavirus in Maharashtra: Total positive cases rise to 97

23 March 2020 09:10 PM IST

All offices of Himachal Pradesh govt except for those involved in essential services will remain closed from March 24

23 March 2020 09:10 PM IST

Coronavirus in UP: Two more persons, from Pilibhit and Kanpur, were tested positive in Lucknow today

23 March 2020 09:10 PM IST

Coronavirus in West Bengal: Samples of seven persons have been tested positive; One dead 

23 March 2020 09:10 PM IST

Coronavirus in India: 69-year-old Tibetan refugee, who died at a hospital in Himachal Pradesh earlier today

24 March 2020 12:13 AM IST

Coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh: Till date seven positive cases have been reported

24 March 2020 12:13 AM IST

Coronavirus in Gujarat : From 12 AM tonight, the entire state will be under lockdown till 31st March

24 March 2020 12:13 AM IST

Coronavirus in Telangana: Police has registered a case against a Deputy Superintendent of Police and his son who had returned from UK, for not following quarantine protocol.

24 March 2020 12:13 AM IST

Coronavirus in Rajasthan: Govt taken the decision to ban all pvt vehicles on roads from tomorrow; Only vehicles related to essential services and those in exempted services would be allowed

24 March 2020 12:13 AM IST

Coronavirus in Bihar: A total of 3 positive cases have been reported

24 March 2020 12:13 AM IST

Tamil Nadu: A special Air Asia flight landed at Chennai Airport today, after evacuating 113 persons including one woman, from Malaysia

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