KR Sachidanandan, Malayalam Screenplay Writer, Dies in Thrissur After Cardiac Arrest: Live Breaking News Headlines & Coronavirus Updates, June 18, 2020

Malayalam screenwriter and director KR Sachidanandan, popularly known as Sachy, passes away in Thrissur, after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was 48.

Delhi reports the highest single-day spike of 2,877 COVID-19 positive cases; 65 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases stands at 49,979 including 21341 recovered and 1969 deaths, said a statement issued by the Delhi Health Department.

Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain is now being given oxygen support only at times when it is needed, his fever has also reduced. His health is improving: Office of Delhi Health Minister.

Manipur High Court directs Speaker of the Legislative Assembly not to pronounce any order till tomorrow on the pending disqualification cases of 7 Congress MLAs, who had recently joined BJP.

"Whole world is now not very much interested to deal with China, it's a blessing in disguise for Indian economy. A lot of people from different parts of the world want to deal with India, in this situation we need to increase our export and reduce import," said Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.

No one critical as of now, all are stable. 18 soldiers are at our hospital in Leh, they will be out on duty in about 15 days. 58 soldiers are at other hospitals they should be back on duty within a week. Status as of today afternoon, said sources linked to Indian Army sources.

No one critical as of now, all are stable. 18 soldiers are at our hospital in Leh, they will be out on duty in about 15 days. 58 soldiers are at other hospitals they should be back on duty within a week. Status as of today afternoon: Indian Army Sources #GalwanValleyClash— ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2020

54 COVID-19 cases reported in Manipur in the last 24 hours, all returnees from other states. Total number of cases in the state is now at 606, including 407 active cases and 199 recovered, said a statement issued by the State Health Department.

"We've apprised Governor that as coalition parties have withdrawn their support (from the state govt), do they have the moral right to continue their govt? We request for a special session and ask them to prove majority on the floor of the House," Manipur CLP leader Okram Ibobi Singh said.

During the meeting it was informed that detailed plan has been drawn with help of Indian and foreign experts to control flow of gas from the well and to cap it. Plan being executed as per schedule & it's proposed to cap the well on 7th July, 2020 after taking necessary precautions, said a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) after a meeting attended by PM Modi.

1,298 COVID19 cases, 518 recoveries and 67 deaths reported in Mumbai today. Total number of cases in the city is now at 62,799, including 31,856 recovered/discharged, 27,634 active cases, and 3,309 deaths, said a statement issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).