The senior ministers, including PM Narendra Modi, were seen observing the social distancing during the cabinet meeting on Wednesday. This comes at a time when the nation is battling with the deadly virus.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has assured the people of the national capital that there will be no shortage of the essential goods during the 21-day lockdown. There is no need to panic, he added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday evening announced a complete lockdown in India to fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19); he also urged that people must not panic as the essential commodities will remain available to the people during the 21-day lockdown.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday evening addressed the nation for the second time over Covid-19 outbreak, which has infected around 500 people in India.

"In wake of the current situation, the nationwide complete lockdown will be in place for the next 21 days (three weeks)," said PM Narendra Modi in his second address to the nation over Covid-19.

32 States and Union Territories in India have announced a complete lockdown to combat novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The States/UTs cover around 560 districts, said Government of India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday morning informed that he will be addressing the nation again on Tuesday (March 24) evening at 8 pm. During his second address over novel coronavirus, he will be talking on vital aspects relating to the menace of COVID-19.

Despite complete lockdown in India, the number of coronavirus cases is continuously increasing. The total number of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) cases has reached to 492.

A 57-year-old man in West Bengal has been declared dead after he was diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The man had a travel history to Italy.

Delhi Police on Tuesday cleared the Shaheen Bagh protest site for being in violation of the ongoing lockdown over spreading Covid-19 disease in the national capital.