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Government will provide food to 4,00,00 people in Delhi: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Mar 27(ANI): Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announced in the press conference that the government will be providing food to around 4 lakh people from March 28. He further added that the centers will be made across Delhi so that no one is left out. Delhi CM assured that arrangements to provide lunch and dinner in 325 schools are in place. "Around 500 people will be provided food in all these schools."

COVID-19 outbreak: It is my duty to keep my force fit, says Indian Army Chief

New Delhi, Mar 27(ANI): Indian Army Chief, General MM Naravane reacted on Army's preparation to tackle the coronavirus and said that it is our responsibility to help government and civil administration. MM Naravane further said, "As an Army Chief, it is my duty to keep my force fit. To protect our country, it is important for us to keep ourselves safe and fit." He said that few advisories had been issued in the last few weeks, they need to get followed.

Man arrested for making video while riding motorcycle amid India lockdown

Jalgaon (Maharashtra), Mar 27 (ANI): A man was taken into custody by police on March 26 in Jalgaon's Azad Nagar. The arrest was done after he shot a video of himself riding a motorcycle during the curfew imposed in the state in the wake of Coronavirus lockdown. So far, the Health Ministry has reported 724 coronavirus cases and 17 deaths in the country.

Stay home to stay safe from COVID-19: Altaf Hussain

London (UK), Mar 27 (ANI): The founder of the revolutionary Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Altaf Hussain said that the treatment of COVID-19 pandemic lies in the isolation and self-quarantine as there is no medical treatment available in the world as of now. People should stay at home and practice social distancing. People should avoid public gatherings and events. He said this in his address via social media.

CM Kejriwal confirms 39 COVID-19 cases in national capital

New Delhi, Mar 27(ANI): In a press conference on March 27, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal confirms total number of 39 coronavirus positive cases in Delhi on March 27. He further added that 29 of the total confirmed cases had come from outside and were kept in quarantine, while 10 of them are cases of local transmission.

Amitabh Kant admires RBI Governor for setting moratorium for 3 months on all loans

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant hailed RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das' announcement of putting moratorium for 3 months on all loans."I compliment the RBI Governor on putting this moratorium of 3 months and also waving off interest and bringing down the repo rate, this is the way to go. This is a progressive and timely measure," said Kant after RBI Governor Press briefing.

COVID-19 outbreak: 3-month moratorium on all loans, says RBI Governor

Mumbai, Mar 27 (ANI): The Reserve Bank of India on March 27 announced that all commercial banks including regional rural banks, cooperative banks, NBFCs (including housing finance companies) and lending institutions are being permitted to allow a moratorium of 3-month on payment of instalments in respect of all term loans outstanding as on March 1. The decision was announced by RBI Governor in view of coronavirus pandemic.

Fallacious to link banks' share price to safety of depositors' money: RBI Governor

Mumbai, Mar 27 (ANI): Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on March 28 assured the bank depositors of safety of their funds despite stock market taking a big hit since the start of this month due to coronavirus pandemic, and said it would be fallacious to link the safety of deposits to the downfall of share prices of banks. Das also said the Indian banking system is safe and sound, and the coronavirus pandemic has only resulted in panic withdrawal of deposits from a few private sector banks.

Deep Dive with AKB - How Coronavirus may spoil Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget maths

What impact will the #coronavirus crisis have on India's Budget? In this episode of #DeepDiveWithAKB, Business Standard Editorial Director A K Bhattacharya examines if the numbers assumed in Budget 2020 are still relevant

Light rains lash parts of Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): Light rainfall hit parts of Delhi during morning hours on March 27. The Indian Meteorological Department said that light to moderate rain will most likely to continue for the day. The minimum and maximum temperature of Delhi was recorded at 19 degree Celsius and 20.4 degree Celsius respectively.

Govt must ensure crop procurement: BS Hooda

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): Former chief minister of Haryana Bhupinder Singh Hooda asserted that government should assure farmers that their crops will be procured and will bear any loss. "Government should provide bonus to farmers whose crops are ready in fields as procurement process will not take place before April 15 due to Coronavirus lockdown. Govt should also assure farmers that their crops will be procured and govt will bear any loss," said Hooda amid nationwide lockdown in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19 outbreak: Mumbadevi Temple live stream aarti for devotees amid nationwide lockdown

Mumbai, Mar 27 (ANI): As India is witnessing COVID-19 pandemic and the people are going through hardships amid nationwide lockdown, Aarti is being performed at Mumbadevi Temple by priests and temple trustees on the third day of Chaitra Navratri. Devotees gather outside the temple to see 'aarti' through a TV as entry for devotees has been restricted due to 21-day lockdown.

Watch: Doctors in Rajasthan sing to keep up the spirit of COVID-19 patient

Bhilwara (Rajasthan), Mar 27 (ANI): As the world is witnessing fear of coronavirus pandemic, a team of health workers at a government hospital in Rajasthan's Bhilwara, sing a song to keep up the spirit of the COVID-19 patient. All the health workers were seen fully covered in hazmat suit with face masks to protect themselves. The number of active cases of COVID-19 has jumped to 633 in India.

COVID-19: Homeless flock to 'Rain Basera' to take shelter amid nationwide lockdown

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): People take shelter at a 'Rain Basera' in Delhi's Anand Vihar amid coronavirus pandemic lockdown. Free meals are being provided by Delhi government at the 'Rain Baseras'. The number of COVID-19 cases in Delhi has jumped to 43. The government of India has announced nationwide lockdown till April 14. One of the caretakers said, "We are now receiving 50-60 people. Some stay back, some leave after having food. We are creating awareness, also telling them to inform us if they experience fever or cough."

Mufti Mukarram appeals Muslims to perform Friday Namaz at home till lockdown

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): Imam Mufti Mukarram of Fatehpuri Masjid appealed people to offer prayers at their homes during the lockdown period. He informed that Namaz will not be offered as long as curfew stays. Religious places have been shut after Prime Minister Modi informed about nationwide shut down.

Elon Musk reopens New York factory to make ventilators

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that his company is reopening its facility in New York to build ventilators to help combat shortage amid the COVID-19 outbreak. In an official tweet, Musk wrote, "Giga New York will reopen for ventilator production as soon as humanly possible. We will do anything in our power to help the citizens of New York." Last week, Musk had announced that if there's a shortage of ventilators, his company will manufacture them. Earlier this week, Musk offered 1,255 free ventilators, bought from China, to assist with the shortage in the city.

'Fight, Unite, Ignite': WHO calls on G20 leaders amid coronavirus pandemic

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): In order to fight with coronavirus pandemic, Director General of World Health Organisation, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus addressed G20 leaders. According to the press release by WHO, Director General said, "You have come together to confront the defining health crisis of our time: We are at war with a virus that threatens to tear us apart - if we let it." He urged G20 leaders to fight, unite, and ignite in order to contain the spread. G20 members pledged to work together to fight against disease by increasing research and development funding for vaccines and medicines. Over 4 lakh cases have been confirmed, while more than 18000 people have lost their lives globally.

Social workers in Kolkata feed needy amid coronavirus lockdown

Kolkata (WB), Mar 27 (ANI): Social workers distributed food to destitute people who have taken shelter at underpass of Dum Dum railway station in Kolkata. As the country tries to halt the spread of COVID-19 by following several norms including self-quarantine and maintaining social distance, homeless have been worst hit.

Man in Ludhiana takes injured wife on bicycle to hospital amid lockdown

Ludhiana (Punjab), Mar 27 (ANI): As the country is under lockdown due to coronavirus outbreak, a man had to carry his injured wife on a bicycle for 12 kilometer from Bharat Nagar to Kanganwal in Ludhiana to reach a hospital. The woman got injured during an accident while she was working at a factory on March 20. "Nobody was ready to drive us to the hospital due to the lockdown. Ambulance drivers were asking for Rs 2000 which I could not pay, so I had to carry her on my bicycle," said Devdutt Ram, husband of the injured woman.

AP Police detains lockdown violators

East Godavari (AP), Mar 27 (ANI): Police in Andhra Pradesh's East Godavari detained more than 200 violators amid lockdown. Despite regular warnings, locals continued travelling. Vehicular movement of non-essential travellers was also noticed in the area. Country is under complete lockdown after Prime Minister Modi's announcement in order to break the chain of coronavirus.