India reports biggest spike in 24 hrs, coronavirus cases cross 2,900

India reports biggest spike in 24 hrs, coronavirus cases cross 2,900

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The Prime Minister's message to switch off lights and light diyas at 9 pm on Sunday, is carried on the front pages of most dailies.  In a box item, The Pioneer writes that opposition leaders have criticised the Prime Minister's speech, saying they expected him to announce a second financial package.  BJP Chief, J P Nadda is quoted in The Times of India as saying that the opposition is displaying their "ideoloical Bankruptcy".

India's cases hit 3,000; two die in Delhi, is the top story in Hindustan Times.

The Indian Express headline states, "Tablighi spread grows larger: 647 cases across 14 states".  A news item in The Pioneer reveals that nearly 9,000 people who attended the congregation have been traced across 14 states in India.

Hindustan Times quotes Central Pollution Control Board data that proves that the lockdown has left the Ganga cleaner.

647 COVID-19 Cases In Last 2 Days Linked To Islamic Sect Meet In Delhi

647 COVID-19 Cases In Last 2 Days Linked To Islamic Sect Meet In Delhi

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All newspapers today talk about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interaction  through video conference with Chief Ministers. The Hindustan Times leads with Plan staggered exit from lockdown, PM tells CMs.
To ensure fastest detection of all possible cases, "ICMR suggests antibody tests in all new hot spots is another headline in the Hindustan Times.
Caring for the elderly, "Health Ministry issues advisory to elderly, "Government asks them to stay at home avoid meeting visitors states 'The Hindu."
"In battle against corona, doctors turn to low-cost, innovative ventilators." is a front page headline in the Times of India.
In a change of style, The Economic Times informs, "Work-from-Home Going to Stay, Even After Covid Scare is Over" HR heads see it as a win-win solution helping employees save on commute time and cos to cut establishment cost, raising productivity."
In a bid to put resources to good use, "Uber to deliver household essentials to consumers and Domino's Pizza, ITC Foods partner to make home delivery of essentials are the headlines in the Financial Express.

India coronavirus cases rise amid fears true figure much higher

India coronavirus cases rise amid fears true figure much higher

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The Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhi's Nizamuddin area emerging as the single-biggest source of COVID-19 gets major focus on the front pages of newspapers today.

 "Tablighi meet turns Corona super spreader" headlines the Mail Today. The Indian Express writes "Across nation, race to trace contacts of Tabligh meeting". The paper adds 'Alarm bells ring in 20 states and UTs, 50 test positive in a single day in Tamil Nadu'.

The Hindu reports "Officials of Tablighi Jamaat charged with defying restrictions". The Tribune says "Foreigners who were at Jamaat to be blacklisted."

The ICMR playing down the signs of community transmission in India gets highlighted by several dailies. "As US deaths cross 3,400, ICMR compares: infection probablity is low in India" reports the Indian Express.

Quoting a government study, the Tribune reports that once 80 per cent of population wears masks, outbreak of Covid-19 can be "stopped immediately".

According to a story published in the Hindustan Times, the Indian Navy has developed an innovative ventilator design that can cater to six patients simultaneously.

Quoting a UN trade report, the  Business standard writes India and China may escape global recession that is likely due to the coronavirus pandemic worldwide.