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Equities tumble as panic selling continues, Yes Bank surges by 48 pc

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): Equity indices nosedived by nearly 4.5 per cent during early hours on Monday amid the rapidly escalating global coronavirus pandemic even though the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates to near-zero a day earlier to help shore up the world's largest economy. At 10 am, the BSE S and P Sensex was down by 1,575 points or 4.62 per cent to 32,529 while the Nifty 50 cracked by 449 points or 4.51 per cent to 9,506. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red with Nifty private bank and financial service down by 7 per cent each, realty by 6.7 per cent, metal by 5.9 per cent, and IT by 4.9 per cent. Among stocks, IndusInd Bank was the top loser after dropping by over 11 per cent at Rs 714 per share. However, Yes Bank surged by 48.14 per cent to Rs 37.85 per share.

'Investors nervous due to coronavirus': Market expert on Sensex downfall

Mumbai, Mar 16 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, market expert Sunil Shah on current Sensex downfall said, "Number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in India is going up. Because of this coronavirus Indian and foreign investors are nervous. Let's hope for the best and the number doesn't go up in India and this become normal here." A few hours ago, Sensex plunged 2015.13 points, at 32,088.35

Pilgrims planning to visit Pakistan's Panja Sahib for Baisakhi celebration

Amritsar (Punjab), Mar 16 (ANI): Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee is collecting passports of pilgrims. Sikh pilgrims plan to celebrate Baisakhi in the month of April in Pakistan's Panja Sahib. Despite Novel Coronavirus scare the Indian 'jatha' is scheduled to cross the border to Pakistan on April 22.

MP political crisis: PM Modi killing democracy by 'abducting' MLAs, says Jitu Patwari

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 16 (ANI): Ahead of floor test in Madhya Pradesh, Congress leader Jitu Patwari on Monday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has discovered a model to kill the democracy; by abducting MLAs and demanding for floor test. The statement comes after 16 Congress MLAs in MP have been allegedly been disappeared. He said, "Chief Minister has said that some of our MLAs have been kidnapped. PM Narendra Modi has discovered a model to kill the democracy - abduct, lure, manage MLAs and keep them in police custody, record and make their videos viral and then demand for floor test."

MP political crisis: State govt running away from facing floor test, says Gopal Bhargava

Bhopal (MP), Mar 16 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in Madhya Pradesh Assembly Gopal Bhargava said that state government is running away from facing the floor test but it can't be saved from collapsing as a good number of MLAs are against it. "State government is running away from facing the floor test but it can't be saved from collapsing as a good number of MLAs are against it. Govt has been defeated morally and the Chief Minister should resign on moral ground," said Bhargava in Bhopal.

Italy records 368 new coronavirus deaths in 24 hours

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): Italy on Sunday (local time) reported 368 deaths in the last 24 hours due to coronavirus even as the total death toll due to the deadly virus in the European country rose to 1,809. Civil Protection Department chief Angelo Borrelli, during a press conference in Rome, revealed that the total number of positive cases registered in the country reached 24,747 on Sunday, with an increase of 3,590 new cases recorded in the past 24 hours, CNN reported. Meanwhile, France's Public Health authority too reported 36 new deaths due to the deadly virus, taking the toll to 127 while the total number of cases mounted to 5,423. The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday declared that the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic has moved from China, where new cases reported have drastically decreased, to Europe, where most countries are seeing a climb in infections and fatalities.

COVID-19: Footfall decreases in parks, gardens in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Mar 16 (ANI): The footfall decreased in parks and gardens in Ramdaspeth area of Nagpur over coronavirus concerns. According to Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW), Maharashtra has 32 confirmed cases of coronavirus, highest in the country. "80 Percent of people are not coming into the park because of coronavirus fear. People are taking precautions at home," a local told ANI. In India total of 110 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported so far.

Palmist predicted that Samajwadi Party will win 350 seats in UP: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (UP), Mar 16 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav claimed that the party will win more than 350 seats in 2022 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections as a person he met in flight read his palm and said so. "I met a person in flight, he read my palm and said this time in Uttar Pradesh we will make Government in Uttar Pradesh," said Akhilesh Yadav while addressing a gathering.

COVID-19: 53 Indians evacuees from Iran shifted to Army Wellness Centre in Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Mar 16 (ANI): Fifty three Indians were evacuated from Tehran and Shiraz cities of Iran due to coronavirus outbreak. Indians brought to India were shifted to the Army Wellness Centre in the city, following preliminary screening. The flight landed at the Jaisalmer airport on March 16.

Rebel Congress MLAs are being hypnotized and terrorized: PC Sharma

Bhopal (MP), Mar 16 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Minister and Congress leader PC Sharma said that rebel party MLAs are being terrorized and are npot be allowed to come to the state. "They (rebel Congress MLAs who are kept in Bengaluru) are being hypnotized and terrorized and are not allowed by (some people) to come to the state, their families are being harassed," said Sharma in Bhopal.

MP political crisis: 'Will talk to Speaker in morning for floor test', says Kamal Nath

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 16 (ANI): After meeting Governor Lalji Tandon, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath said that he will talk to the Speaker regarding the floor test in the morning. "I have told Governor that I am ready for the floor test and the MLAs who have been held captive should be released. I will speak to the Speaker tomorrow about it (floor test)," said Chief Minister Kamal Nath. "I received Governor's phone call, he called me here to meet him to discuss smooth functioning of state assembly. I told Governor that I will speak to Speaker tomorrow. It (floor test) will be decided by Speaker," CM further said.

MP political crisis: Doesn't matter what Kamal Nath says, floor test will take place today, says VD Sharma

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 15 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president, VD Sharma said that it doesn't matter what Chief Minister Kamal Nath says, floor test will be held today. "Floor test will be held today, Governor has written to Chief Minister and Speaker about it. It doesn't matter what CM says, Governor has written to Speaker and I believe, he will follow Governor's direction," said VD Sharma.

Horticulture Department of JandK's Udhampur launches special initiative for farmers

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar 16 (ANI): The Horticulture Department of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur launched a special initiative for farmers to aware them about the diseases in various fruit crops. The officers of Horticulture Department visited the farms individually. The officers also explained various schemes of the department to the farmers. Horticulture Department also distributed some fruit saplings to the farmers.

Breathing polluted air linked to weight gain: Study

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): A recent study suggests that breathing dirty air takes a heavy toll on gut bacteria, boosting risk of obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders and other chronic illnesses. The study, published online in the journal Environment International, found that young adults exposed to higher levels of ozone showing less microbial diversity and more of certain species associated with obesity and disease.The study comes at a time when air quality in many U.S. cities is worsening after decades of improvement. In December, the Environmental Protection Agency downgraded the Denver metro and North Front Range regions to "serious nonattainment" status for failing to meet national ozone standards. Regions of eight other states, including some in California, Texas, Illinois, Connecticut, Indiana, New Jersey, New York and Wisconsin, were also penalized for high ozone. Worldwide, according to research published this month, air pollution kills 8.8 million people annually -- mo

Using technology while eating may reduce intake of food

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): Being distracted by technology during mealtimes may reduce the amount of food a person eats, nutrition scientists suggest. The findings were published in the Journal of Nutrition. When 119 young adults consumed a meal while playing a simple computer game for 15 minutes, they ate significantly less than when they ate the same meal without distractions, said lead author Carli A. Liguori. Participants' food consumption was evaluated on two separate occasions - one day when they played the game while eating and on another day when they ate without distractions. The game, called Rapid Visual Information Processing, tests users' visual sustained attention and working memory and has been used extensively by researchers in evaluating people for problems such as Alzheimer's disease and attention-deficit disorder. The results suggest that there may be a difference between distracted eating and mindless eating. Although the terms are often used interchangeably, Liguori hy

MP political crisis: BJP MLAs arrive at Bhopal Airpo

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 16 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh BJP MLAs, who were staying at ITC Grand Bharat Hotel in Gurugram arrived at Bhopal Airport, via Delhi on March 16. BJP state president VD Sharma was also present here. Madhya Pradesh Leader of Opposition, Gopal Bhargava said, "Governor had ordered floor test in the state assembly after his address but test is not mentioned in assembly's list of business for tomorrow. We will raise this issue. Speaker will have to follow Governor's orders."

Man suspected of coronavirus flees from hospital in Bihar

Darbhanga (Bihar), Mar 16 (ANI): A suspected COVID-19 patient escaped from Bihar's Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital on March 15. Medical Superintendent, Dr Rajeev Ranjan said, "Patient escaped while he was being taken to the isolation ward. We have informed police and district administration." The number of coronavirus cases has been raised to 110 in India and the country has reported 2 deaths till now.

Coronavirus cases in India rise to 110

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): The total number of coronavirus cases has raised to110 in India. According to Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, "A total of 110 confirmed COVID-19 cases reported across India, including 17 foreign nationals, as of 11:30 pm on March15." 93 Indian nationals were reported positive for coronavirus. From which Uttar Pradesh has been cured with four coronavirus patients, Kerala and Rajasthan had cured 3 patients in their states, Delhi two and Telangana had cured one out of total three coronavirus cases.

PM Modi thanks Nepal PM for joining video conference of SAARC member countries after his recent surgery

New Delhi, Mar 15(ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 15 attended a video conference of all South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) member countries over Coronavirus. He started his speech by thanking Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli for joining the video conference after his recent surgery. "I wish him speedy recovery," said Modi.

Coronavirus: Educational institutions across state to remain closed from March 16 to 29, says Gujarat Chief Secretary

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Mar 15(ANI): Amid Coronavirus scare in the country, Gujarat Chief Secretary Anil Mukim on March 15 attended a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rupani. After the meeting he informed about the decision taken in the meeting. He said, "All the cinema halls and swimming pools in the state will also remain closed from 16th to 29th March.""All educational institutions - schools, colleges, tuition classes, angnawadi across the state will remain closed from 16th to 29th March. No teaching work will be done here but the teaching and non-teaching staff can come."