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Coronavirus LIVE: Delhi traffic cop tests positive; India cases at 5,351

Coronavirus update: The number of Covid-19 cases has reached 1,431,706 worldwide, and over 82,080 people have died so far. Stay tuned to Business Standard for Coronavirus LIVE updates

Sugar-coated warning: Coronavirus-shaped 'sandesh' in Kolkata for awareness

By blending one of Bengal's most savoured sweetmeat with the name of the pandemic, the owners aim to lift 'the spirits of the people'

Now, you cannot share forward messages with more than one chat on WhatsApp

The latest move from WhatsApp comes at a time when countries across the world are initiating new measures to tackle the spread of rumours and fake news on social media platforms

Will tennis return in 2020? Former star Gabriela Sabatini has her doubts

The professional tennis season was suspended in mid-March, in line with recommendations from the World Health Organization

Coronavirus LIVE: India lights lamps to find strength, hope in dark times

Coronavirus updates: The number of Covid-19 cases have reached 1,265,480 worldwide, and around 69,000 have died so far. Stay tuned to Business Standard for Covid-19 LIVE updates

Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra cases at 416, Tamil Nadu 309, Rajasthan 140

Coronavirus latest updates: Worldwide, the number of Covid-19 cases has crossed 1 million, and around 53,166 have died so far. Stay tuned to Business Standard for Covid-19 LIVE updates

Organisers of US Open eye August 31 start despite coronavirus threat

Wimbledon 2020 was cancelled on Wednesday due to Covid-19 pandemic

Coronavirus LIVE: US deaths exceed China tally; India toll rises to 35

Coronavirus latest updates: Worldwide, the number of cases has crossed 846,251, around 41,482 have died. Stay tuned to Business Standard for Covid-19 LIVE updates

Corona calamity: The role of China's cheerleaders

By including the yuan in its basket of leading currencies, the IMF gave China a legitimacy it did not deserve

Coronavirus deaths mount in US, Europe; Americans hope for relief

Authorities say the US is on track to eventually overtake China's nearly 82,000 infections

Coronavirus scare: Lockdowns will not help unless you know these things

Recent reports even suggest that loss of smell and taste could be signs of a Covid-19 infection

Coronavirus: Jason Gillespie in self-isolation after returning from England

The ECB on Friday suspended all professional cricket amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus: Millions under lock down; young people not invincible says WHO

The virus death toll surged past 11,000 worldwide, with 4,000 alone in worst-hit Italy where the daily number of fatalities has shot up relentlessly over the past week

Covid-19: Why the govt needs to change its approach to testing now

India's rate of testing is so tiny at roughly 10 per million that the real numbers of those infected are likely much higher than the current official tally

Tokyo Olympics: IOC exploring 'different scenarios' amid Covid-19 scare

For us, (postponement) would not be responsible now and it would be premature to start speculation when we do not have any recommendation from the task force, says IOC president Thomas Bach

Covid-19: With low test rates, true extent of infection may be unknown

The figure of more than 200,000 confirmed coronavirus cases tells only a fraction of the story.

Sachin Tendulkar joins WHO's Safe Hands Challenge amid coronavirus pandemic

In a video shared by the Master Blaster, Tendulkar is seen washing his hands thoroughly and also talking about the importance of washing hands with soap

Coronavirus myths: Here are 12 most common misconceptions busted

WHO has now come out with several myth busters to break the chain of fake information and theories being built around the virus

All asset classes are vulnerable as things stand, says Marc Faber

The Nifty50 index hit a lower circuit on Friday as panic spread.

Coronavirus pandemic: Badminton stars slam BWF for holding tournaments

Players, in particular, expressed their displeasure over lack of clarity on the upcoming Swiss Open, which is scheduled to be held from March 17 to 22.