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Narrow escape for 26 passengers after bus catches fire in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Mar 13 (ANI): A bus caught massive fire at RC Puran area in Hyderabad due to a short circuit in the engine on March 13. The bus was coming from Mumbai to Hyderabad. Fire brigade reached at the spot to douse the flames. As many as 26 passengers along with driver escaped unhurt by taking timely action. Further details are awaited.

Prez Trump prefers Namaste over handshake with Irish PM amid COVID-19

New Delhi, Mar 13 (ANI): In a press conference held in US, President Doanld Trump shared his experience of meeting with Irish Prime Minister, Leo Varadkar and how he greeted him with Namaste instead of handshake during the meet amid coronavirus spread. Trump said, "We (him and PM of Ireland) didn't shake hands today and we looked at each other and said what are we going to do? Sort of a weird feeling. We did this (joined hands). I just got back from India and I didn't shake any hands there. It was easy." Donald Trump further said, "It is very possible for the Olympics maybe, I just cannot see having no people there, in other words, not allowing people. Maybe and this is just my idea, maybe they postpone it for a year."

Security beefed up outside Bengaluru hotel where rebel Congress MLAs are staying

Bengaluru, Mar 13 (ANI): Police forces are deployed outside Prestige Golfshire Hotel in Bengaluru on March 13. 19 rebel Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs, who have tendered their resignations amid MP political crisis on March 10 are staying at here.

Job seekers with mental illness consider poor physical health a barrier for finding job

New Delhi, Mar 13 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers find that people with serious mental illness believe their physical health problems rather than psychological health make it difficult for them to find jobs. About 11.4 million U.S. adults have a serious mental illness - such as schizophrenia, anxiety, major depression and bipolar disorder - and up to 90 percent are unemployed, with about three million that are dependent on public assistance, including Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance. Chronic unemployment is a major concern since it can exasperate stress, anxiety, depression and cardiovascular disease and reduce access to the care they need to manage their physical and mental conditions. The goal of the Rutgers study was to better understand how a person's perception of their mental and physical health affects job seeking. The study was funded by a grant by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research of

Black Friday on bourses as equity indices crash on COVID-19 impact worldwide

Mumbai, Mar 13 (ANI): Investors woke up to a Black Friday as equity indices crashed by nearly 10 per cent with coronavirus panic selling globally hitting almost every asset class. Sensex reopens after 45 minutes halt due to lower circuit; plunges 3518.49 points, at 29206.20 currently. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were floating in red with Nifty IT down by 13.15 per cent, PSU bank by 12.96 per cent, metal by 11.83 per cent and auto by 11.38 per cent. Among stocks, Kotak Mahindra Bank was the top loser after dropping by over 20 per cent at Rs 1,172.05 per share. Bharat Petroleum Corporation slipped by 16.7 per cent, GAIL by 15.3 per cent and ONGC by 14 per cent.

Tinder cancels 'Swipe Night' international launch over COVID-19

New Delhi, Mar 13 (ANI): Tinder's apocalyptic adventure 'Swipe Night' series will not launch around the world, the company has officially announced. In a brief press note on its official website, Tinder notes that Swipe Night series, which was planned for a global launch this weekend, has been cancelled out of sensitivity over the series' apocalyptic theme and the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic. First launched in October last year, Swipe Night series is an interactive, first-person apocalyptic adventure in which Tinder users decide what happens to them next and their choices impact who they match with.

COVID-19: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's wife tests positive

New Delhi, Mar 13 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife, Sophie Gregoire Trudeau tested positive for novel coronavirus disease. Sophie Gregoire Trudeau came down with flu-like symptom after she returned from London on Mar 11. Justin Trudeau has not exhibited any symptom of the virus and is working from home for a while. A total number of positive cases of coronavirus has reached to over 37, 370. In India, the number has plunged to 73.

CRPF officials organise cycle rally to encourage women to join armed forces

Surat (Gujarat), Mar 13 (ANI): 50 female CRPF officials organised bike rally to promote women to join the armed forces. The bicycle rally started form Kevadia Colony in Narmada district to Mumbai. The 10 day rally was started on women's day and will end on March 18.

Jyotiraditya Scindia arrives at Shivraj Singh Chouhan's residence in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 13 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jyotiraditya Scindia arrived at Shivraj Singh Chouhan's residence in Bhopal on March 12. Scindia received a warm welcome by former Madhya Pradesh CM. The leaders had dinner together at former CM Chouhan's residence. Scindia, who was with Congress for 18 years, joined the BJP on March 11 in presence of party president JP Nadda in the national capital.

Looking for solution on power cut by DVC, says CM Soren

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Mar 12 (ANI): Speaking on the power cut by Damodar Valley Corporation (DCV) in Jharkhand, Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday said that the government are keeping eyes on the issue and we are looking for the solution. "The way DCV is working is not good. The government is keeping eyes on them the way they are working. The state government is serious on this issue. We are looking for the solution," Soren told media persons.

YSRCP govt failed to maintain law and order in AP: Naidu on attack on TDP workers

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 12 (ANI): A day after two Telugu Dessam Party (TDP) senior leaders were allegedly attacked in Guntur district, TDP chief and former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said that he will be going to meet the Governor because Jaganmohan Reddy-led government has failed to maintain law and order in the state. He said, "I am going to meet the Governor, today. The current government has failed to maintain law and order in the state. Yesterday, 2 TDP leaders were attacked brutally with big stones and sticks on their way to Macherla."

MP crisis: Jitu Patwari hits out at BJP after scuffle with police in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Mar 12 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Jitu Patwari hit out at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after releasing from preventive custody over scuffle with police in Bengaluru where he came to meet rebel party MLAs. A scuffle had broken out between Congress leader Jitu Patwari and one of the police personnel, while the former was trying to meet the 19 Madhya Pradesh rebel MLAs at Embassy Boulevard.

Coronavirus-hit Italy, Iran have requested India for protective gears: MEA

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson, Raveesh Kumar held a press conference in national capital on March 12. While addressing a press conference he said they have received requests from some of the countries in the neighbourhood in terms of providing them assistance for protective gears for coronavirus. He said, "We have received requests from some of the countries in the neighbourhood in terms of providing them assistance for protective gear. Requests are under process. In February we had sent a consignment to China. We have received requests (for protective gears) from Bhutan, Maldives, Iran, and Italy. In China, it has already been dispatched."

Watch: Scuffle breaks out between Congress leader Jitu Patwari and policeman

Bengaluru, Mar 12 (ANI): Scuffle broke out between Congress leader Jitu Patwari and one of the police personnel, while Patwari was trying to meet the 19 Madhya Pradesh rebel MLAs at Embassy Boulevard. Patwari was taken into preventive custody by police, from outside Embassy Boulevard.

Coronavirus: MEA advises against hosting of IPL, says organisers will take final call

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): On being asked on the effect of coronavirus and lots of players coming from abroad during IPL event, MEA Additional Secretary, Dammu Ravi, on Thursday stated that the organisers will decide the IPL event go ahead or not. He said, "I think it is for the organisers to decide whether to go ahead with it or not. Our advice would be to not do it at this time but if they want to go ahead, it is their decision."

All cinema halls in Delhi to be closed till March 31: Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Amid growing cases of deadly coronavirus in India, Delhi government has announced to shut all cinema halls in Delhi till March 31. While speaking to media persons, CM Kejriwal said, "We held a meeting on coronavirus where all officials including Delhi Health Minister and LG were there. As I even earlier said that Delhi government is fully prepared to fight coronavirus. We have reviewed all the measures that have been taken so far. We took some more measures. All cinema halls to remain shut in Delhi till 31st March. Schools and colleges where exams are not being held will also remain closed. We have sufficient beds for quarantine or isolation."

Coronavirus: Prince Charles ditches handshake, greets people with 'Namaste'

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Amid the spread of coronavirus people are adapting India's greeting system 'Namaste', so has the Royal family of United Kingdom. Prince Charles was seen greeting people with a 'Namaste' at the annual Prince's Trust Awards on March 11 at the London Palladium. The number of coronavirus cases in the United Kingdom has witnessed a sharp rise. UK junior health minister Nadine Dorries has been also diagnosed with coronavirus. Meanwhile, World Health Organization (WHO) reported 1,18, 322 cases and 4,292 deaths due to deadly coronavirus globally. On the other side, China reported 80, 955 confirmed cases and 3162 people lost their lives because of coronavirus. Outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was first reported from China's Wuhan in late December 2019.

Watch: BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia receives grand welcome in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Jyotiraditya Scindia, arrived in Bhopal on March 12. He received grand welcome by his supporters. Scindia, who was with Congress for 18 years, joined the BJP on March 11 in presence of party president JP Nadda in the national capital.

India has 1 lakh kits for testing coronavirus, more have been ordered: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Union Ministry of Health on March 12 said that India has 1 lakh testing kits available for coronavirus, and additional kits have been ordered. "We already have around 1 lakh testing kits available, additional testing kits have already been ordered and they are also in procurement," said Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary in the Health Ministry.

Coronavirus scare: Locals hail Centre's move of suspending existing visas

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Amid Novel Coronavirus situation in the country, locals are petrified over its spread. Speaking to ANI, a local in Delhi said, "Indian Govt has taken a great step towards preventing coronavirus." Another local said, "We need to take care of ourselves during coronavirus." Confirmed cases in India have surpassed 60. Indian govt has recently suspended all existing visas till April 15.