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Rama Navami 2020: All You Need to Know

The day is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Rama and is also the culmination of Navratri. This year the festival will fall on April 2 from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2WZhbXu via Click here

No Pay Cut for South African Cricketers Despite Concerns over COVID-19 Pandemic

There will be no cut in players' salaries for the 2020-21 season but the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could change that. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3azeJLt via Click here

Coronavirus | Jos Buttler Auctions World Cup Final Shirt for Hospital Funds

England's Jos Buttler is auctioning the shirt he wore in last year's dramatic World Cup final win in support of hospitals treating the coronavirus. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/33YWVXu via Click here

Coronavirus Making Trump Arm Up? US to Add Troops at Mexico and Canada Border

Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland slammed the proposal last week, calling it "an entirely unnecessary step" that would damage bilateral relations between the two nations. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Uv5CG2 via Click here

Change in Tone: Pompeo Says US Could Rethink Iran Sanctions in Light of Coronavirus

Pompeo has been sharply criticized for the administration's stance on Iran sanctions. In recent weeks, the United States has repeatedly tightened sanctions on Iran, notably seeking to make it harder for it to export oil. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2JqL9f8 via Click here

'Matter of Life & Death': Trump Warns Americans of a Painful Two Weeks Ahead in Coronavirus Fight

The federal guidelines, which now are in place through the end of April, include admonitions to avoid discretionary travel, not visit nursing homes, and practice good hygiene. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/342cxJZ via Click here

US, Russia Energy Officials Have 'Productive Talk' on Oil Market Plunge Amid Coronavirus

Trump on Monday said Saudi Arabia and Russia "both went crazy" in their oil-price war and added that "I never thought I'd be saying that maybe we have to have an oil (price) increase, because we do." from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2UyyHAz via Click here

Impeachment 'Diverted Attention' from Coronavirus, Says McConnell as Trump Govt Under Fire for Slow Response

Trump initially downplayed the virus, comparing it to the seasonal flu and declaring it may go away on its own. The administration also has been criticised for not supplying needed protective medical gear for health care workers. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2xD5J9C via Click here

'Denied Warnings': Barack Obama Attacks Donald Trump's Coronavirus Pandemic Response

The former US president's comment came as the country 165,000 coronavirus cases, and the death toll surged past 3,400, exceeding China's official toll. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3bDYH2Y via Click here

Coronavirus-affected Greek Cruise Ship Confirms 20 Positive Cases

All 383 people on board of the Eleftherios Venizelos cruise ship have been quarantined after 20 passengers tested positive for Covid-19. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/33ZmrMo via Click here

US Attempts to Mitigate 'Worst Disaster' as Coronavirus Claims More American Lives Than 9/11 Attack

New York was the nation's deadliest hot spot, with about 1,550 deaths statewide, most of them in New York City, which braced for things to get much worse in the coming weeks. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3dHuT7n via Click here

Karnataka's Coronavirus Count Crosses 100 Mark, 13 Test Positive in 24 Hours

Karnataka health officials said 101 patients tested positive for coronavirus in the state. The tally includes three deaths and eight discharges. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39A7aTg via Click here

Tehsildar Urges J&K Officials to Launch Criminal Proceedings Against Nizamuddin Markaz Participants

The office of Tehsildar Nagri Parole requested the Deputy Commissioner of Kathua, J&K to launch criminal proceedings against those who had taken part in the Delhi mosque gathering but hadn't disclosed their travel history. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3axFCzf via Click here

In Noida, 34 Who Attended Tablighi Jamaat in Delhi Twice Home Quarantined; No Covid-19 Symptoms Yet

The markaz in south Delhi's Nizamuddin had organised a Tabligh-e-Jamaat from March 1-15 and at least 2,000 people, including foreigners and Indians from across the country, attended it. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3ay5kE1 via Click here

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Trump Warns Americans of ‘Painful’ Weeks Ahead as US Projects 2,40,000 Deaths; Global Toll Crosses 42,000

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: President Donald Trump has warned Americans of a 'painful' two weeks ahead in fighting the coronavirus, with a mounting US death toll that could stretch into the hundreds of thousands even with strict social distancing measures. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2WWKQkg via Click here

No Pressure, but Dream to Don India Colours Some Day: Shreyas Gopal

Rajasthan Royals' bowling all-rounder Shreyas Gopal on Tuesday said he does harbour ambitions of playing for India someday but is not putting too much pressure on himself by thinking about it all the time. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2xHc9Vi via Click here

6.5 Magnitude Quake Hits US State of Idaho, No Damage or Fatalities Reported

The US Geological Survey reported that the quake's epicenter was in a remote mountain region northeast of the state capital Boise. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2UvCFKa via Click here

Pet Cat Tests Positive for Coronavirus in Hong Kong, But No Evidence Animals Can Transmit the Disease

The World Health Organization also states on their website that there is no evidence that a dog, cat or any pet can transmit COVID-19. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39tdvju via Click here

13-Year-Old UK Boy Dies After Contracting Coronavirus

The boy, who died Monday at King's College Hospital in London on Tuesday, is believed to be Britain's youngest confirmed death in the coronavirus pandemic. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39zTgAO via Click here

Coronavirus Worst Human Crisis Since World War II, Says UN Chief; Warns of Recession That Has ‘No Parallel’

Guterres said the world was still very far from where we need to be to effectively fight Covid-19 and to be able to tackle the negative impacts on the global economy and the global societies. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2WVrU5r via Click here

Unstopped by Coronavirus, Joe Biden Leads Against Trump For 2020 Presidential Race: Poll

The poll conducted on Monday and Tuesday of more than 1,100 American adults found that 46% of registered voters said they would support Biden if he were running against Trump in the November 3 election. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3bHsQyy via Click here

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Trump Warns Americans of ‘Painful’ Weeks Ahead as US Projects 2,40,000 Deaths; Global Toll Crosses 42,000

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: President Donald Trump has warned Americans of a 'painful' two weeks ahead in fighting the coronavirus, with a mounting US death toll that could stretch into the hundreds of thousands even with strict social distancing measures. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2wIID1h via Click here

April Fools' Day: History and Significance of April 1

There are different origin stories associated with April Fools’ Day. Some historians suggest that it was first observed in 1582, when France switched from the Julian calendar to Gregorian calendar. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/33YSA6E via Click here

Five New Coronavirus Positive Cases Reported in Maharashtra, Total Tally Reaches 225

Among the new cases, two each were reported from Pune and Buldhana and one from Mumbai, he said. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2wHquAW via Click here

PSEB 8th Result 2020 Date and Time: Punjab Board to Declare Class 8 Result at pseb.ac.in

The Punjab Board Result 2020 for class 8 will be released by the Punjab School Education Board on its official website pseb.ac.in (http://www.pseb.ac.in/). from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2WXuZBY via Click here

1,600 Foreigners Stranded in Goa Due to Lockdown, Many to Depart by April 4, Says CM Sawant

According to Pramod Sawant, special flights from Germany, Russia and other European countries are expected to arrive in Goa by April 5 to help the stranded tourists. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2WRBlTv via Click here

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Kerala Reports 2nd Death; Links to Delhi's Nizamuddin Gathering Traced to Maharashtra, Karnataka Deaths

Coronavirus Pandemic LIVE Updates: Attendees at a religious event in south Delhi’s Nizammudin flocked for tests today as six men from Telangana, who were a part of congregation, died after testing positive for coronavirus. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3aHgB53 via Click here

Trump Says Coronavirus Guidelines May Get Tougher, One Million Americans Tested

The president announced on Sunday that the recommendations, which include encouraging people not go gather in groups larger than 10 and to avoid dining in restaurants or bars, would be through the end of next month after initially being put in place for 15 days to curb the virus's spread. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2WWwz7i via Click here

New York Governor Begs for Help as 'Staggering' Coronavirus Death Toll Climbs to 1,200

As New York's death toll climbed by more than 250 in a single day, Andrew Cuomo said an additional 1 million health care workers are needed to tackle the health crisis. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3ayYEFI via Click here

'Lot of Loss, Lot of Tears': New York State Passes Grim Milestone of 1,200 Coronavirus Deaths

The New York Governer told reporters that initially the hospitalisation rate in the state was doubling every two days, then it doubled every three days, then every four days. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3dHLsAc via Click here

US Embassy Working With Indian Govt to Bring Back Stranded Americans Amid Covid-19 Travel Ban

Unlike India, which repatriated its citizens free of cost, the United States has asked its citizens to pay for the airfare, which is reported to be much more than the regular commercial fair. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3bAKXGc via Click here

US University Develops Low-Cost Automatic Ventilators to Fight Coronavirus Pandemic

University has designed an automated bag valve mask ventilation unit that can be built for less than $300 worth of parts to help patients undergoing treatment for Covid-19. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3dDoUAJ via Click here

'He Has Become a Public Health Problem': Rivals Tell Brazil's Bolsonaro to Quit Over Coronavirus 'Crimes'

The Brazilian President faced sharp criticism after he lashed out preventive measures saying Brazil faced 'chaos, hunger and suffering' if local authorities continued 'destroying jobs.' from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3dJRi3V via Click here

Spain Bans Funeral Ceremonies as Country Records Second-highest Coronavirus Death Toll

The measures stated just three people can attend a burial or cremation adding that social distancing of one to two metres must be maintained as Spain registered 7,340 deaths due to Covid-19. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/341JIgD via Click here

Crude Rises After US, Russia Agree to Oil Market Talks

Oil markets have faced a double whammy from the coronavirus outbreak and a price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia after OPEC and other producers failed to agree on deeper cuts to support oil prices in early March. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2UsxZ7Q via Click here

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Sign Off Royal Instagram Account

The couple are due to leave the royal frontline on Tuesday, having told Queen Elizabeth II they wanted to pursue more independent lives. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2UvE43g via Click here

World Bank Warns Coronavirus Could Force China's Growth to Screech to a Halt, Drive 11 Million Into Poverty

Even in the best-case scenario, the region will see a sharp drop in growth, with China's expansion slowing to 2.3 percent from 6.1 percent in 2019, according to a report on the pandemic's impact on the region. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2UQPoWv via Click here

ICMR is Increasing Coronavirus Test Sites & More Labs Are Being Opened Across India, Says PSA

Principal Scientific Adviser to the government K VijayRaghavan said the Indian start-ups and incubators have been "astounding' and working on the highest end drug-repurposing. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3bAK8NC via Click here

Reports Advocating Taiwan's Participation in WHO Violated 'One-China' Principle, Says Chinese Embassy

According to China's 'one-China' policy, there is only one Chinese government and that the island of Taiwan is a breakaway province that belongs to China. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2xASy90 via Click here

Reports Advocating Taiwan's Participation in WHO Violated 'One-China' Principle, Says Chinese Embassy

According to China's 'one-China' policy, there is only one Chinese government and that the island of Taiwan is a breakaway province that belongs to China. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2xASy90 via Click here

Senior Italian Cardinal, Papal Vicar for Rome, Tests Positive for Coronavirus

De Donatis' office said he was tested for the virus after feeling unwell and was admitted to a Rome hospital. His closest aides had gone into voluntary quarantine as a precaution, a statement said. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2QW5qNZ via Click here

Fresh Out of Medical School, Young Doctors in Italy are Being Fast-Tracked to Coronavirus Frontline

Italy hit the grim milestone over the weekend of 10,000 deaths, accounting for roughly a third of the 30,000-plus deaths worldwide. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2WXDflo via Click here

Social Distancing is a Privilege of Middle Class. For Slum Dwellers, it Will be Impossible

The chaos unfolding across India in recent days has spelled out that for the 74 million people -- one sixth of the urban population -- who live cheek by jowl in the country's slums, social distancing is going to be physically and economically impossible. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2ULmt6k via Click here

Police Warns People in Pune Against Spreading False Information on Coronavirus on April Fool's Day

The notification issued by Pune rural police warned of penal action under section 188 of the IPC if a person is found circulating misinformation and rumours related to the deadly disease on social media platforms. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2X6OiZR via Click here

Coronavirus Pandemic LIVE Updates: Queues for Testing at Nizamuddin After 6 Telangana Men Who Attended Religious Gathering Die of Covid-19; 32 Dead in India

Coronavirus Pandemic LIVE Updates: Attendees at a religious event in south Delhi’s Nizammudin flocked for tests today as six men from Telangana, who were a part of congregation, died after testing positive for coronavirus. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Jtmkz7 via Click here

SDMC Procures 14,000 Special Nitrile Gloves for Medical Staff, Sanitation Workers

According to health officials, these gloves are very useful and long-lasting, and each glove will last for 15 days. It has to be washed with soap daily from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39tM3lQ via Click here

Coronavirus Pandemic LIVE Update: 12 New Cases in Maharashtra; SC to Hear PIL on Migrant Workers' Exodus

Coronavirus Pandemic LIVE Updates: Maharashtra today reported 12 new cases of the novel coronavirus, taking the count in the state to 215. While five cases were seen in Pune, three are from Mumbai, two from Nagpur, one from Kolhapur and one from Nashik. from Top India News- News18.com https://ift.tt/33Uggct via Click here

Three Indians among 42 New Coronavirus Cases Reported in Singapore, Tally Reaches 844

The three Indians include a 35-year-old female with a long-term pass, a 34-year-old male holding Singapore work pass and both of them have a travel history to India. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39z0CVj via Click here

Ireland Has An App That Alerts Users if They Have Been in Contact With Someone Who Has COVID

A number of countries are developing mobile-phone based technologies to help track the virus, prompting criticism from data privacy activists. The HSE said it was working with the Irish data protection agency to approve the app. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2UMAeS9 via Click here

North Korea Says it Conducted Successful Test of Multiple Rocket Launchers

North Korea fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Sunday, the latest in a flurry of launches that South Korea decried as "inappropriate" amid the coronavirus pandemic. from Top World News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3bGB1Lz via Click here