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COVID-19 Impact: Automakers Suffer Massive Sales Decline in March; Expect Worst to Come
Volkswagen sold just 131 units last month compared to the 2,751 units it sold in the same month last year.
'Thank you China': Mexico Expresses Gratitude for Donation of Medical Supplies Amid Coronavirus
Last month, Ebrard said China's government was helping Mexico obtain 300 respirators.
Coronavirus Patient in Delhi Attempts Suicide at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital, is Saved By Doctors
"A person from markaz tried to commit suicide, but doctors foiled his suicide attempt," a doctor told Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
IIT Guwahati Alumni Startup Deploys Drones to Disinfect Public Spaces to Prevent COVID-19
It is seen that drones disinfect 50 times more area than traditional methods and can keep human operators out of harm, thus proving to be efficient.
Social Stigma, Fear of Police, Onus on God: Why Cops are Facing a Tough Time Tracing Suspected Covid-19 Patients
An SP-rank cop in Karnataka says that while some fear being ostracised by the community, others think that testing positive for Covid-19 will result in criminal action. Some others have placed the onus of surviving the pandemic on god.
Bengal's Big-ticket Durga Pujas May Lose Grandeur as Sponsorship Takes a Hit Due to Covid-19
Not just low-budget pujas, even organisers of the top draws may have to curtail their budget by 40 to 50 per cent, mostly on the decoration of marquees, said the Forum for Durgotsab, an association of community Durga Puja organisers.
Coronavirus Lockdown: We are Spending More Time on Social Media Platforms Than Ever Before
The world seems to have thrown off the shackles of screen-time guilt. With computers and phones unlocked, the screen has become the only way to stay in touch with your loved ones.
Another Coronavirus Patient Dies in Vadodara, Gujarat Fatality Rises to 7, Cases at 187
The man was admitted to SSG Hospital in Vadodara on March 19 after he returned from Sri Lanka and tested positive for coronavirus.
Man in Maharashtra Assaulted for 'Leaking' Info on Those Who Attented Tablighi Meet
The aged man had informed the village 'gramsevak' about seven persons who attended the Tablighi meet and also insisted that they be tested for coronavirus, police said.
UP Tracks Down, Quarantines 569 Jamaat Members, Several Booked for Negligence
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the DGP to ensure that tracking and quarantine of the Jamaat members are on priority. Various district magistrates and local police chiefs have also been asked to personally monitor the process in their respecti...
Global Economy Could Shrink by Almost 1% in 2020 Due to Covid-19, Says UN, Warns of Unemployment
The analysis by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs said the Covid-19 pandemic is disrupting global supply chains and international trade.
Lionel Messi, Thierry Henry, Sergio Ramos and Other Stars Show Off Skills in #ToiletRollChallenge
The likes of Lionel Messi, Thierry Henry, Sergio Ramos took up the #ToiletRollChallenge to show off their skills from home.
Global Coronavirus Death Toll Surges Past 50,000, Number of Infections Inches Closer to One Million
The most deaths have been reported from Italy so far, with 13,915. Spain has reported 10,003 fatalities, ahead of France with 4,032, and China, the epicentre of the virus, with 3,199.
Trump Warns Iran and its Proxies Against Attacking US Troops in Iraq
US President Donald Trump cited a possible 'sneak attack' but gave no other details.
NPPA Asks State, UT Govts to Ensure Availability of PPEs, Masks, Testing Kits And Ventilators
In a letter to the chief secretaries of all state and UT governments, NPPA Chairperson Shubhra Singh said the government has notified all drugs as medical devices.
China-India Relations at New Starting Point, Facing New Opportunities: Xi to Kovind
In his message to Kovind, Xi said China-India relations have experienced extraordinary development during the past 70 years.
