25 Apr, 23:28 (IST)

Jammu and Kashmir government has issued a notification clarifying "shops and establishments that shall be allowed to operate in pursuance of Ministry of Home Affairs' order."

25 Apr, 22:56 (IST)

A personnel of the Mumbai Police posted in Vakola died days after being infected with the novel coronavirus. This is the first casualty the police department in the city has recorded due to the disease.

25 Apr, 22:25 (IST)

15 more jawans from Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) including one Assistant Sub- Inspector, four Head Constables and one civilian who was in contact with them have been tested positive for COVID-19 today, in Delhi.

25 Apr, 22:17 (IST)

"I wrote letters to CM Yogi Adityanath and Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma on April 21 on the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Agra. I highlighted the issues including lack of facilities for treating a patient if they suffer heart attack," said Agra Mayor Naveen Jain.

25 Apr, 21:50 (IST)

The toll of COVID-19 infections in Delhi has jumped to 2,625 with 111 new infections in the last 24 hours.

25 Apr, 21:16 (IST)

"All standalone shops, neighbourhood shops and shops in residential complexes registered under Shops and Establishments Act will be allowed to open. All shops will be allowed to open with 50% of workers, wearing masks and ensuring social distancing norms," said the Information Dept, Goa Government.

25 Apr, 20:19 (IST)

All functions relating to Madurai Chithirai Festival of Kallalagar Temple scheduled to begin from today stands cancelled, said the statement issued by Kallalagar Temple Management.

25 Apr, 20:17 (IST)

No new COVID-19 case reported in Uttarakhand today. The total number of cases in the state stands at 48, said a statement issued by the State Health Department.

25 Apr, 20:01 (IST)

MHA clarifies that immigration functions in respect of arrival of mortal remains of Indian nationals/OCI cardholders are permitted subject to strict adherence to guidelines issued by Ministries and Govt. depts related with management of COVID19 and submission of No Objection/ approval/ concurrence from M/o Health & Family Welfare & MEA in this regard. SOP issued by the M/o Health & Family Welfare in this regard must be strictly adhered to.

25 Apr, 19:55 (IST)

Odisha: People flout social distancing norms while making purchases at a local market in Bapuji Nagar in Bhubaneshwar today.

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New Delhi, April 25: The total number of coronavirus cases has surpassed 2.8 million across the world, with the deal toll reaching 197,074. The United States reported the maximum number of death, with the toll reaching 50,031 on Friday. India recorded 23,452 coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, including 723 deaths and 4814 recoveries. Catch instant updates on latest developments around coronavirus in this live tracker. Shops Under Shops And Establishment Act, Except Malls, Allowed to Open in India in Non-Hotspot Areas With 50% Capacity And Social Distancing Norms.

France registered 389 deaths due to coronavirus, bringing the tally to 22,245 on Friday, the world's fourth-highest after the United States, Italy and Spain, Director-General of Health Jerome Salomon told a daily conference on the epidemic. According to a study published on Thursday by the French School of Public Health (EHESP), lockdown measures might have prevented 60,000 deaths in France. When Will Coronavirus End in India? Here's What Health Ministry And The Latest Data by PIB Say.

China reported no new deaths from the novel coronavirus for the ninth consecutive day on Friday. There were also only six new cases of COVID-19, two of which were brought into the country from overseas, according to China's National Health Commission. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed the importance of multilateralism amid the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 is the biggest international challenge since World War II, he said.

"The virus knows no borders and is a quintessential global challenge. Combating it requires us to work together as one human family," Guterres said in a message for the International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, which falls on April 24.