Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 21 (ANI): The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE remained closed on Wednesday on account of Ram Navami, the Hindu festival celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Rama.

Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 21 (ANI): In a bid to ensure that people follow COVID-19 lockdown measures in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, a five month pregnant DSP, Shilpa Sahu came out on road to create awareness among the people to follow guidelines issued by the State government in order to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Delhi [India], April 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended Ram Navami greetings and urged people to follow COVID-19 guidelines saying that the message of Lord Ram is that people should follow appropriate behaviour.

According to a report, most COVID-19 vaccines may cost around Rs 700-1,000 per dose in the open market.

Puducherry [India], April 21 (ANI): Amid the rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, the Union Territory of Puducherry on Wednesday decided to impose lockdown till April 26.

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 21 (ANI): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extended the term of USD 2 billion interest-free loan to Pakistan made in January 2019, as Islamabad's economy continues to struggle with sluggish growth amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 21 (ANI): Amid the surge in coronavirus cases across the country, at least 58 people tested positive for COVID-19 at Panvel's Param Shantidham old age home in Maharashtra.

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 21 (ANI): Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, the Madhya Pradesh Government on Tuesday directed the Central government offices, that are not providing essential services, to run with a capacity of 10 per cent employees.

New Delhi [India], April 21 (ANI): Matters shown in the final cause lists of miscellaneous matters and regular hearing matters for April 22 (Thursday) stand adjourned and will not be taken up for hearing in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court informed on Wednesday.

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 21 (ANI): Financial Commissioner Health and Medical Education of Jammu and Kashmir Atal Duloo on Tuesday said that there is a rapid rise in COVID-19 cases in the second wave of coronavirus infections in the union territory, adding that preparations are being done to address any eventuality.