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Coronavirus: 10 more test positive for Covid-19 in Maharashtra, total jumps to 74
As many as 10 more people have been tested positive for novel coronavirus in Maharashtra. With this, the total number of Covid-19 positive cases in the state has climbed to 74. According to the Maharashtra Health Department, six out of 10 new cases come from Mumbai while 4 people tested positive in Pune. Read more
Be prepared to see surge in Covid-19 cases, support one another: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that everyone should be prepared to see a rise in the number of Covid-19 cases in the country but should not panic in such a situation. The Delhi CM called for citizens to remain strong and united. Read more
Coronavirus: 7 more test positive for Covid-19 in SBS Nagar, Punjab toll touches 21
{{/usCountry}}Coronavirus: 7 more test positive for Covid-19 in SBS Nagar, Punjab toll touches 21
{{/usCountry}}Seven more people of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar in Punjab tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Sunday. These people had come in touch with the 70-year-old man of Pathlawa village in the district who died due to coronavirus last week. Read more
Maharashtra could extend curfew to fight Covid-19, says Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Sunday said that the janta curfew announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi should have been imposed a week ago to check the spread of coronavirus in the state and country. Read more
‘Rather not bowl to him’: Mitchell McClenaghan comes up with epic comment on MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni was one of the most destructive batsmen in the last decade and over the years, he has had on-field duels with a number of bowlers. New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan was no different as the duo clashed on multiple occasions on the global stage and also in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Read more
India observes janta curfew, Amitabh Bachchan hails the discipline: ‘What an exemplary example we’ve set for the world’
As India observed janta curfew, actor Amitabh Bachchan took to Twitter to hail the spirit of fellow Indians. He also said that in doing so, we have set an example for the world. Read more
World Water Day 2020: History, significance and tips to conserve water
Since 1993, World Water Day is being celebrated every year on March 22. According to the United Nations, the day aims to create awareness regarding the 2.2 billion people who are living without access to clean and safe water. Read more
Deserted roads to chirping of birds: Here’s how Twitter paints picture of Janta curfew
“It’s 9:30 am all you can hear is sound of birds no noise of traffic nothing else this is so peaceful,” this is how the day started for a Twitter user who answered Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to observe Janta curfew today. Read more