The novel coronavirus infection has infected over 92,000 and killed over 3200 people across more than 70 countries and territories so far.
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UAE schools and higher education institutions close for four weeks amid COVID-19 spread
From Sunday March 8, all schools and higher education institutions in the UAE will close for four weeks as a precautionary measure against COVID-19.
2 new COVID-19 cases in Singapore, additional precautionary measures put in place
From March 4, all new visitors with recent travel history to Iran, northern Italy or the Republic of Korea within the last 14 days will not be allowed entry into Singapore, or transit through Singapore.
UN body goes to Indian Supreme Court against CAA; MEA hits back with sharp reply
The Supreme Court is currently hearing 143 petitions challenging the legal validity of the CAA.
COVID-19: WHO chief issues warning, UK releases action plan, Thailand’s new quarantine rule
COVID-19 has infected over 90,000 people in 73 countries with over 3100 deaths across the globe.
Twitter asks staff around the world to work from home amid COVID-19 spread
Working from home will be mandatory for employees at the company’s South Korea, Hong Kong, and Japan offices.
PM Modi to hand over social media accounts to women to celebrate Women’s Day this Sunday
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shed light today on his mystery announcement on Monday stating that he might quit social media. The PM said that on the occasion of Women’s Day on March 8, he would hand over his social media accounts to women who have been inspirations.
India suspends visas issued on or before March 3 for four countries
The new travel advisory says that anyone who needs to travel to India for compelling reasons will need to seek fresh visas from the nearest Indian Embassy/Consulate.
Chief Justice of India calls for judiciary to be more efficient in cases involving foreign investors, arbitration
Chief Justice of India SA Bobde has said that the judiciary needs to reduce delays in dealing with cases involving foreign investors or arbitration awards to minimise risk of claims against the country in international fora under Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs).
LuLu Group chairman MA Yusuff Ali becomes first Indian to receive Saudi Arabia Green Card
The Indian businessman was ranked the richest expat in the UAE by Forbes magazine last year.
