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N Korea Fires Missiles Into Sea, Criticized by South
North Korea on Sunday fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea, South Korea said, calling it "very inappropriate" at a time when the world is battling the coronavirus pandemic.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said it detected the projectiles flying from the North Korean eastern coastal city of Wonsan into the waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan on Sunday morning, reported AP.
4 Dead, 4 Injured After Vehicle Runs Over Them in Haryana's Nuh
In Haryana’s Nuh, four dead, four injured after being run over by a vehicle on Kundli–Manesar–Palwal (KMP) Expressway early morning today. The eight people were walking on the expressway when the vehicle hit them.
(Source: ANI)
India COVID-19 Cases Rise to 979
The total number of novel coronavirus cases in the country has risen to 979, including 86 recoveries and 25 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said on 29 March.
Lawyer Files FIR Against AAP MLA Raghav Chadha For
An FIR was registered against Aam Aadmi Party MLA Raghav Chadha for allegedly making objectionable comments against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The complaint was filed by advocate Prashant Patel.
(Source: ANI)
Princess Maria Teresa of Spain First Royal to Die From COVID-19
Princess Maria Teresa of Spain becames the first royal to die from COVID-19, on 29 March.
(Source: ANI)
10 Groups Formed For Tackling Various Emergencies
Dr. PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister forms 10 groups for tackling various emergencies. Review meeting chaired by Dr. Mishra begins in Prime Minister's Office.
Churches Cancel Sunday Mass in Puducherry Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Churches in Puducherry cancelled Sunday Mass in view of the Coronavirus pandemic.
(Source: ANI)
Action Against Cop After She Writes 'I Have Violated Lockdown' On Labourer's Forehead
A Police Sub-Inspector writes 'I have violated lockdown, stay away from me' on forehead of a labourer in Gorihar area of MP’s Chhatarpur. SP Kumar Saurabh says, "This is unacceptable. Action is being taken against the police woman as per the law".
Five More Test Positive For COVID-19 in Kashmir
Five more people test positive in Kashmir - two from Srinagar, two from Budgam and one from Baramulla, said Rohit Kansal, the Principal Secretary(Planning) of the J&K Govt.
(Source: ANI)
Karnataka All Party Meet Underway in Bengaluru
All party meeting underway at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and Leader of the Opposition(LoP) Siddaramaiah present.
(Source: ANI)
40-Year-Old Passes Away From COVID-19, Seventh Death In Maharashtra
A 40-year old coronavirus patient has passed away in Mumbai, she was admitted yesterday following severe respiratory complications and was also a hypertension patient. This is the seventh corona virus-related death in Maharashtra.
(Source: ANI)
Delhi Govt Schools Being Converted into Temporary Shelters for Migrant Workers & Homeless
A number of Delhi govt schools are being converted into temporary shelter homes to accommodate the homeless & migrant workers amid nationwide coronavirus lockdown.
(Source: ANI)
Nepal Extends Suspension of Flights Till 15 April
Nepal extends the suspension of international flights till 15th April 2020.
(Source: ANI)
Five Pakistani Nationals Stranded in India Due to COVID-19 Lockdown Return to Pakistan
Five Pakistan nationals successfully returned to Pakistan via the Attari-Wagah border today. These individuals had come to India on medical visas and they were stranded in New Delhi due to coronavirus-related restrictions.
(Source: ANI)