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The coronavirus scare cast a shadow over Holi on Tuesday in large parts of north India with many people cancelling their celebrations.
The minister released the latest figures even as the COVID-19 virus has spread to 89 countries.
The Centre is also working with the government of Iran to facilitate the evacuation of over 2,000 Indians stranded there. About 2,000 Iranian nationals in India too will be sent back.
On account of the disruption, proceedings at Lok Sabha was adjourned on Friday until 2pm. Rajya Sabha stands adjourned until March 11.
As China, after many arduous weeks, appeared to be winning its epic, costly battle against the new virus, the fight was revving up in newly affected areas of the globe, unleashing disruptions that profoundly impacted billions of people.
The government has stepped up its efforts to detect and check the infection which has killed over 3,100 people worldwide.
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha witnessed uproarious scenes as Congress and other Opposition parties demanded an immediate discussion on riots in the national capital, forcing multiple adjournments of the proceedings.
With parents keeping vigil outside examination centres in riot-hit northeast Delhi, Class 12 students appeared for their physics board exam, despite being distressed over the communal violence.
Sources indicated that PM Modi might switch on to a new swadeshi social media platform and may also request his supporters to follow it.
The train is likely to be launched after March 10, Railway Board Chairman V K Yadav said, adding that its annual schedule will be released soon.