India has reported 1,694 deaths and 49,400 cases from coronavirus till Wednesday.
However, a total of 14,183 Covid-19 patients have recovered in the country.
Starting Thursday, India will operate 64 flights until May 13 and use three Navy ships, as part of first phase of an evacuation plan, to bring home nearly 15,000 Indians stranded overseas.
BDST: 1547 HRS, MAY 06, 2020
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