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India proposes regional fund to fight coronavirus as cases exceed 100

The fund was proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a video conference with leaders of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries

112 evacuees from Wuhan quarantined in Delhi test negative for coronavirus

The group includes 76 Indians and 36 foreign nationals from seven countries including 8 families and 5 children

Will spread awareness about treatment & wonderful facilities in India: Delhi’s first Covid-19 patient after recovery

The man, who was admitted to the isolation ward, said he will try to dispel fears around remaining in isolation

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PM Modi suggests G20 link-up to deal with coronavirus outbreak

A meet on G20 finance meeting is also in the offing to deal with the economic impact of the outbreak that has claimed over 5,500 lives globally

South Asian leaders welcome Modi proposal to revitalise SAARC to fight Covid-19

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for a regional strategy to fight the outbreak rekindled hopes of reviving SAARC

Sri Lanka to extend fullest support to Indian PM’s initiative to combat COVID-19

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa thanked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the initiative to combat COVIDー19

Videos

Former diplomat Vivek Katju on SAARC video conference on covid-19

It was a good move by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to offer India’s resources to neighbouring countries, Vivek Katju said

Brahma Chellaney on SAARC video conference

The video conference underscores India’s proactive diplomacy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brahma Chellaney said

REFERENCES
Statement by EAM in the Lok Sabha on Indians Stranded in Iran due to COVID-19

58 Indian pilgrims who tested negative, were repatriated in an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 special flight on March 10

Dr Harsh Vardhan speech in parliament on India’s preparedness to fight Covid-19

Coronavirus: Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan Addresses Members of Parliament in Lok Sabha