Coronavirus LIVE: Modi, Biden have a 'fruitful' talk on Covid-19 situation

Coronavirus live updates: India cases stand at 16,602,456. Doctors at AIIMS have found that one patient is now infecting up to nine in 10 contacts. Stay tuned for corona-related news

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Coronavirus LIVE: India is ordering oxygen tankers from abroad, says MHA secy

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Coronavirus LIVE: Fare capping extended on domestic flights, says DGCA

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Coronavirus LIVE: Eight states with more than 100,000 active cases, says govt

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Watch: Health Ministry briefing on coronavirus situation

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Coronavirus LIVE: Australian cricketer Pat Cummins contributes $50,000 to PM-CARES Fund

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Coronavirus LIVE: PM reviews armed forces preparation in Covid fight

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Oil falls as India's coronavirus surge dents demand outlook

Oil prices fell more than 1 per cent on Monday on fears that surging Covid-19 cases in India will dent fuel demand in the world's third-biggest oil importer and as investors adjusted positions ahead of a planned increase in OPEC+ output from May.

 

Brent crude fell 72 cents, or 1.1 per cent, to $65.39 a barrel by 0653 GMT, following a 1.1 per cent rise on Friday. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were down 67 cents, or 1.1 per cent, at $61.47 a barrel, after rising 1.2 per cent on Friday.

 

Both benchmark crudes fell about 1 per cent last week. (Reuters)

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Coronavirus LIVE: HC asks Delhi govt to work out a distribution plan

HC asks Delhi government to hold meeting with oxygen suppliers, refillers and hospitals to work out a distribution plan

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We expect Rajasthan govt to not obstruct tankers carrying medical oxygen, says Delhi HC

We expect Rajasthan government to honour orders not to obstruct tankers carrying medical oxygen to other states, says Delhi High Court

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Coronavirus LIVE: Air India brings Oxygen Concentrators from US

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Coronavirus LIVE: IAF sends C-17 aircraft to Dubai to bring empty cryogenic oxygen containers

IAF sends C-17 aircraft to Dubai to bring seven empty cryogenic oxygen containers, says official

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Coronavirus LIVE: Karnataka CM says coronavirus vaccination to be provided free of cost

Karnataka CM says coronavirus vaccination to be provided free of cost for those between 18-45 years at govt hospitals

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Coronavirus LIVE: Construction, manufacturing, agriculture, medical sectors will be functional in Karnataka

Coronavirus LIVE: Construction, manufacturing, agriculture, medical sectors will continue to operate in Karnataka, says CM

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PM Modi, Japan PM Suga Yoshihide discuss coronavirus over phone call

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a phone call today with His Excellency Suga Yoshihide, Prime Minister of Japan. The two leaders discussed the Covid-19 situation in the respective country and exchanged views on various regional and global challenges posed by the pandemic. They highlighted the importance of close India-Japan cooperation to overcome these challenges, such as by working together to create resilient, diversified and trustworthy supply chains, ensuring reliable supply of critical materials and technologies, and developing new partnerships in manufacturing and skill development. Read full release here

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Coronavirus LIVE: Moderna says it will not enforce Covid-related patents in pandemic

Beyond Moderna’s vaccine, there are other Covid-19 vaccines in development that may use Moderna-patented technologies. We feel a special obligation under the current circumstances to use our resources to bring this pandemic to an end as quickly as possible. Accordingly, while the pandemic continues, Moderna will not enforce our Covid-19 related patents against those making vaccines intended to combat the pandemic. Further, to eliminate any perceived IP barriers to vaccine development during the pandemic period, upon request we are also willing to license our intellectual property for COVID-19 vaccines to others for the post pandemic period. Read full release here