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Time for global unity: Guterres after US blasts WHO for Covid-19 response

"Now is the time for unity, for the international community to work together in solidarity to stop this virus and its shattering consequences," Guterres said.

Coronavirus outbreak has set back the number of air travellers by decades

The official tally of 97,130 people who passed through TSA checkpoints includes some airline crew members and people who are still working at shops inside airport security perimeters.

Covid-19: Shoaib Akhtar calls for India vs Pakistan series to raise funds

India and Pakistan have not played a full series since 2007 due to the terrorist attack in Mumbai by Pakistan-based outfits which resulted in diplomatic tensions

'GoCoronaGo' to 'Sampark-o-Meter': How IISc, IITs are battling Covid-19

The app "GoCoronaGo" has been developed by a team at IISc which can help identify people who may have crossed paths with Covid-19 suspects.

Covid-19: India FY21 growth projection down 20 bps to 4.8%, says UN report

India's GDP growth for the fiscal year 2019-2020 was estimated at 5 per cent and is forecast to slow down to 4.8 per cent for the current fiscal 2020-21.

Covid-19: Goa to resume tourism only when situation gets under control

Tourism is one of the major sources of revenue for the coastal state, which is popular for its picturesque beaches among both domestic and foreign tourists.

County cricketers agree to take maximum pay cut amid coronavirus crisis

The cricketers have also agreed to waive 1 million pound ($1.25 million) in prize money

Seen as job-stealers, robots may emerge as heroes in war against Covid-19

One team of robots temporarily cared for patients in a makeshift hospital in Wuhan, the Chinese city where the Covid-19 outbreak began

Covid-19 strategy working in US, number of new cases stabilizing: Trump

"We are going to get this terrible thing behind us. Some people will never be able to forget if they had lost a loved one, but we are going to get it behind us," he said.

Lift coronavirus lockdown gradually to avert 'second wave', warn experts

The strict social distancing measures, including a near 11-week complete lockdown, appear to have paid off, and life is slowly getting back to normal in Wuhan.

Trump thanks PM Modi on HCQ decision, says it will not be forgotten

President Trump has been pushing for the use of Hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of Covid-19 patients ever since the United States has emerged as a hotspot of coronavirus.

Bernie Sanders ends US Presidential campaign, drops out of Democratic race

Sanders, 78, cleared the way for rival Joe Biden to become democratic nominee to fight against Republican Donald Trump in November elections

Three new coronavirus cases in Mumbai's Dharavi; total tally now 10

The three patients are a 25-year-old man from Mukund Nagar locality, a 35-year-old man from Dhanwada chawl, and a 60-year-old woman, who resides in Muslim Nagar

Covid-19 cases increase to 343 in UP, 187 linked to Tablighi event

The Uttar Pradesh government will strictly implement the lockdown in the hotspots located across the 15 districts in the state

Global trade may plummet between 13% to 32%, WTO sees 'ugly' numbers

'These numbers are ugly - there is no getting around that,' World Trade Organisation Director-General Roberto Azevedo said

SC asks govt approved, pvt labs to conduct Covid-19 tests for free

The top court issued orders on a PIL seeking a direction to the Centre and authorities to provide free of cost testing facility for Covid-19 to all citizens in the country

Coronavirus impact: Fin Min allows states to borrow Rs 3.2 trn from market

The ministry said that the Centre has decided to permit states to raise open market borrowing on the basis of 50 per cent the Net Borrowing Ceiling fixed for the year 2020-21

Govt may extend coronavirus lockdown: Congress after all-party meet with PM

PM Modi told the meeting that he has received several requests for extension of the lockdown to contain Covid-19

Don't stop MPLAD funds, take full salary instead: TMC at meeting with PM

The cabinet has approved a temporary suspension of the MPLAD funds scheme during 2020-21 and 2021-22

India Inc seeks Rs 2 trillion in govt relief as lockdown hits businesses

The demand comes in the wake of businesses and industry taking a hit as India entered the third week of the 21-day nationwide lockdown