The two nations have not played a full-series since 2007 due to the terrorist attacks on India by Pakistan-based outfits and the resultant diplomatic tension. They only play each other in ICC events and Asia Cup.

Earlier Shoaib Akhtar had made an appeal to Indian authorities to manufacture 10,000 ventilators to support Pakistan’s crumbling health infrastructure and an ailing economy.

The world will never be the same even when it is able to overcome the current crisis. In such a scenario, the way the game is played is also likely to change.

 The items to be auctioned also include their respective gloves and shirts from that particular game where both of them had scored centuries to power RCB to a challenging 248 for three against Gujarat Lions. RCB had won the match by 144 runs. 

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According to the new guidelines put in place by the Delhi government, all passengers travelling back to India from these Coronavirus-hit countries will be sent to quarantine centres straightway after their arrival at the Delhi airport.

There will be no darshans in all the government-controlled temples in Himachal Pradesh in view of the possibility of people getting infected with the coronavirus in gatherings, the state government said in a statement.

With coronavirus cases swelling in the country, the central government had on Monday banned the entry of passengers from the European Union countries, Turkey and the UK from March 18 till 31. 

The airline has already cancelled flights between Bangalore-Kuala Lumpur until March 31, 2020 and Delhi-Kuala Lumpur until April 30, 2020.

In accordance with the state government guidelines, the Mehrangarh Museum Trust, that runs the world famous site, also decided to shut Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum, Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Jaswant Thada and Ahhichatragarh Fort of Nagaur till March 31.

The significant Vaishnavite temple had earlier issued an advisory asking devotees to bring masks and sanitisers with them as precautionary measures.

Major temples and places of worship across the country have announced various restrictions to curb the rush of pilgrims.

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The Covid-19 outbreak has led to unprecedented lockdowns across the world, with many countries shutting their borders and limiting public movement.

The drop in arrivals will lead to an estimated loss of $300-450 billion in international tourism receipts, almost one third of the $1.5 trillion generated in 2019, the Madrid-based UN body said in a statement.

Market analysts suggest a 17% fall in the global revenue from travel and tourism industry, estimated at about 568.6 billion U.S. dollars.

COVID-19: The sudden spike in coronavirus cases in India forced the government to place the country in a lockdown seemingly overnight, which left several tourists stranded.

The CII said the industry will see cash flows only beginning to improve in November, 2020 and perhaps get to normal levels by early 2021.

Gautam Buddh Nagar, adjoining Delhi in western Uttar Pradesh, has so far recorded 58 positive cases of coronavirus, the highest for any district in the state, while eight patients have been cured and discharged from hospitals.

The Goa tourism industry can resume only after the lockdown is lifted and the coronavirus situation is completely under control in the country.

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All the scheduled domestic and international flights have been cancelled till May 3, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the extension of the nationwide lockdown till 3rd of May.

As many as 10 rapid testing booths will be set up at industrial estates and state borders, the health minister said.

The UNWTO called on all governments to continuously review travel restrictions and ease or lift them as soon as it is safe to do so.

More than 16,000 passenger jets are grounded worldwide, according to industry researcher Cirium, as the coronavirus obliterates travel and puts unprecedented strain on airline finances.

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted that the Ministry of Civil Aviation is yet to decide on opening domestic or international operations

The tourists are staying like a family and the guesthouse owner has waived their expanses for one week due to the lockdown imposed in response to contain the coronavirus, leaving many tourists stranded.

This comes in the backdrop of the Uttarakhand government contemplating a change in the traditions of the opening of the famed Himalayan temples. 

The plea which has been filed by the Pravasi Legal Cell has also requested the court to declare the action of the airlines not refunding the full amount illegal and violative of the Civil Aviation Requirement.

The Ministry of External Affairs organises the yatra from June-September each year through two different routes -- Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand) and Nathu La Pass (Sikkim).

The crisis has jeopardised India's 5 lakh crore tourism industry and employment of an estimated 3.8 crore jobs, FAITH said in a statement.

In February 2020, international passenger capacity reduced by 13 per cent, mainly related to traffic from/to States experiencing an early outbreak and States deeply interconnected to China.

Even though the work has started authorities have ensured that each and every norms of the Coronavirus COVID-19 Lockdown extension are followed at the Kashi Vishwanath Dham project site.

More than 1 lakh Indian nationals from the state of Kerala have expressed their desire to come back from different countries in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Kerala government has asked Keralites who are stranded in different parts of the country to register on the Non-Resident Keralites Affairs (NORKA) website for their safe return to the state.

Trump told reporters that this could be done in coordination with either the airlines or government. ''We're working with the airlines. Maybe it's a combination of both,'' he said.

Now nearly 3 lakh expats spanning 150 countries are expected to return to Kerala, with registrations already taking place on the online registration facility called Norka Roots.

Flyers, who had booked flights via Paytm, will receive the refund in their airline credit shell. They can redeem that refund amount in order to book a flight ticket via Paytm website and mobile site.

Suspension of flight operations has been extended till May 17, the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a circular issued today.

Once the cases started increasing rapidly in the country, the Centre announced a lockdown on March 24, leaving lakhs of Indians stranded, with nowhere to go.

India will send flights to several countries between May 7 and 13. Among the countries, India is likely to send 10 flights to the UAE, seven flights each to the US, and the UK. Apart from these, India will send five to Saudi Arabia, five to Singapore, and two flights to Qatar

The earlier forecast, which was shared with the government in March 2020, had put tourism's economic value at risk at around Rs 5 lakh crore, FAITH said in a statement.

Social distancing will be maintained in lines for amenities, in restaurants, on rides and other facilities and sanitization and disinfection will be boosted, the company said in a news release.

While currently the flights are operated by state-owned carriers, Puri said private airlines may also join in during subsequent evacuation efforts.

Expecting many stranded non-resident Keralites to be evacuated from the Middle East stating Thursday onwards, the Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) is gearing up with several safety measures!

The government also said that Air India will operate 64 flights from May 7 to May 13 to bring back around 15,000 Indian nationals stranded abroad amid the COVID-19-induced lockdown.

The purpose is to ensure that they are isolated from others and stay safe before they are cleared by the concerned medical authorities to go back to their homes.

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