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HD Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil ties knot with fiancee Revathi

Ramnagara (Karnataka), Apr 17 (ANI): While many weddings have been called off across the country amid COVID-19 lockdown, Nikhil Kumarswamy, son of former Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy, tied the knot with Revathi on April 17. Revathi is the grand grand-niece of former Congress Minister for Housing M Krishnappa. The wedding took place in Ramnagara during the nationwide lockdown.

COVID-19: RBI announces Rs 50,000 crore support to NABARD, NHB and SIDBI

Mumbai, Apr 17 (ANI): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced special refinance facilities of Rs 50,000 crore to National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, Small Industries Development Bank of India, and National Housing Bank on April 17. "It has been decided to provide special refinance facilities for an amount of Rs 50,000 crores to National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, Small Industries Development Bank of India, and National Housing Bank to enable them to meet sectoral credit needs," said RBI Governor.

COVID-19: No cases reported in past 15 days from 3 locations including Dilshad Garden, says Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, Apr 17 (ANI): Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain informed that no case has been reported in past 15 days from 3 locations including Dilshad Garden. "Total 1640 COVID-19 cases reported in Delhi till today, of which 62 positive cases were reported yesterday. 38 persons have expired till date, 34 are in ICU and 6 are on ventilator. No case has been reported in last 15 days from 3 locations in the national capital, including Dilshad Garden. 60 containment zones identified till now," said Satyendar Jain on 'Operation Shield' that is being conducted in areas from where #COVID19 cases are reported.

COVID-19 effect: Reverse Repo rate cut by 25 bps to 3.75%, says RBI Governor

Mumbai, Apr 17 (ANI): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Shaktikanta Das announced that Reverse Repo rate cut by 25 basis points to 3.75%. "It has been decided to reduce the fixed reverse repo rate under liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 25 basis points from 4% to 3.75%, with immediate effect: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das," said Das amid COVID-19 lockdown effect.

UP Govt begins wheat procurement process amid COVID-19 lockdown

Aligarh (UP), Apr 17 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Government has started procurement process of wheat from farmers amid COVID-19 lockdown from April 17. UP government set up 5500 centres for the purpose of wheat procurement. Government kept the support price of wheat at Rs 1925 per quintal.

COVID-19: Delhi Police tightens surveillance in 'Red Zone' areas to battle pandemic

New Delhi, Apr 17 (ANI): Police personnel deployed for surveillance in COVID-19 hotspot zone of Shahdara on April 17. In order to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, the Delhi administration has declared 60 'Red Zone'. Total 1640 positive cases have been reported in the national capital till now.

RBI expects 7.4% GDP growth for FY 2021-22

Mumbai, Apr 17 (ANI): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Shaktikanta Das said that India is expected to post a sharp turnaround and resume its pre-covid, pre-slowdown trajectory by growing at 7.4% in 2021-22. "For 2020-21, International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects sizable reshaped recoveries, close to 9 percentage points for the global GDP. India is expected to post a sharp turnaround and resume its pre-covid, pre-slowdown trajectory by growing at 7.4% in 2021-22," said RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.

People follow social distancing norms at Delhi's Shahdara vegetable market

New Delhi, Apr 17 (ANI): To prevent coronavirus pandemic, people maintained social- distancing in Delhi's Shahdara vegetable market. However, sale of vegetable has also gone down. According to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, total number of coronavirus positive cases rose to 13,387 (including 11201 active cases, 1749 cured/discharged/migrated and 437 deaths).

'IMF estimates global economy to plunge into worst recession since 'The Great Depression': RBI Governor

Mumbai, Apr 17 (ANI): Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Shaktikanta Das said that according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) the global economy is expected to plunge into the worst recession since 'The Great Depression'. "On April 14, International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its global growth projections revealing that in 2020, the global economy is expected to plunge into the worst recession since 'The Great Depression'," said Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das.

COVID-19: Ghaziabad Police uses drones to monitor 'Red Zone' areas amid lockdown

Ghaziabad (UP), Apr 17 (ANI): Police are using drones to monitor COVID-19 hotspots in the Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad on April 17. The measures are taken to halt the spread of deadly virus. UP administration has declared 09 'Red Zone as COVID-19 positive case was detected in these districts.

Equity indices jump 3 pc ahead of RBI Governor's address

Mumbai, Apr 17 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices jumped over 3 per cent during early hours on Friday in line with firm global cues and ahead of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das' address to the media. Reports of another imminent stimulus package from the government lifted market sentiment. Das is expected to make announcements concerning additional measures to help the economy in the face of COVID-19 crisis. At 10 am, the BSE SandP Sensex was up by 887 points or 2.9 per cent at 31,489 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 271 points or 3 per cent at 9,263. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the positive terrain with Nifty realty, financial service and private bank up by 4.5 per cent each, IT by 3.6 per cent and auto by 2.9 per cent. Among stocks, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) rose nearly 7 percent after the IT major reported a consolidated profit of Rs 8,049 crore, down 0.85 per cent on a quarter-on-quarter basis.

COVID-19: Punjab govt turns Barnala jail into quarantine center

Barnala (Punjab), Apr 17 (ANI): Punjab has turned Barnala jail into quarantine center to curb the spread of coronavirus pandemic. At least 203 inmates shifted to Central Jail Bathinda from District Jail Barnala and 100 inmates shifted to New Jail Nabha. The step has been taken to avoid any possible danger of coronavirus in the jail.As per the latest state health ministry data, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Punjab raised to 186. At least 13 people lost their lives due to the deadly virus.

COVID-19: Cancer patient allegedly not allowed to enter his rented house by landlord in Odisha's Balasore

Balasore (Odisha), Apr 17 (ANI): A cancer patient and his family members were allegedly not allowed to enter their rented house by the landlord in Odisha's Balasore. They had returned from Bhubaneswar a COVID-19 hotspot after medical check-up. The family had to spend 7-8 hours outside their house.

COVID-19 lockdown: Tea growers in HP's Kangra awaiting for passage after new guidelines

Kangra (Himachal Pradesh), Apr 17 (ANI): Tea growers in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra are worried about their business amid coronavirus lockdown. A Tea Company's Manager, Aman Singh said, "As movement of trucks is yet to begin all our products are here. If we don't transport tea soon will have to face at least 40% loss of cash revenue." The tea growers are also facing shortage of labourers due to the lockdown. Most of the products are exported to European countries but initially the tea company has to send it to Kolkata for auction and that too in April. Tea companies are waiting for April 20, as central government gave some relief to agriculture sector to be functional from the date.

Encounter underway in JandK's Shopian

Shopian (JandK), Apr 17 (ANI): An encounter broke out between troops and terrorists at 06:30 am on April 17. following a cordon and search operation by Central Reserve Police Force along with 44 Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operation Group (SOG) last night in Dairoo of Shopian District. Firing is still underway. More details awaited.

Bihar Minister Shrawan Kumar asks Tablighi Jamaat attendees to come forward for COVID-19 test

Patna (Bihar), Apr 17 (ANI): Bihar Rural Development Minister Shrawan Kumar appealed Tablighi Jamaat congregation attendees to come forward and get themselves check. "Nalanda District Administration is taking action on the issue of Tablighi Jamaat congregation in Bihar Sharif. I would like to appeal to all those who attended the congregation to come forward and get themselves check so that we can combat COVID-19," said Kumar.

Study reveals breastfeeding may lead to fewer human viruses in infants

New Delhi, Apr 17 (ANI): Researchers examined hundreds of babies in a study and discovered that even small amounts of breastmilk strongly influences the accumulation of viral populations in the infant's gut and provides a protective effect against potentially pathogenic viruses. The findings of the study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania are published in the journal Nature. The findings expand upon prior research that suggests that breastfeeding plays a key role in the interaction between babies and the microbial environment.

COVID-19: Progressing online education at large scale, says HRD Minister

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on April 16 amid coronavirus pandemic, the HRD Minister of India, Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said, "I am happy that in last 21 days students have watched SWAYAM-PRABHA, DIKSHA portal in large numbers. They have learnt several things from these education portals." "In last 21 days, DIKSHA portal has been used for more than 8 crore times. We are progressing our online education at large scale," he added.

COVID-19: Delhi Govt gets nod from Centre for 'plasma technology' trial

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal informed that Central Government has given the permission for trial of 'plasma technology' for testing of serious patients of coronavirus. Kejriwal said, "Some countries have used plasma technology for testing of coronavirus and it gave good results. If plasma technology is used for coronavirus serious patients, it has been observed that their chances of survival increase. We sought permission for its trial from Central Government and they have permitted us for the trial. And, in next 3-4 days, our doctors will try this technology. If we get success in the trial, we'll be able to save serious patients more."

COVID-19: Delhi's IGI Airport appoints queue managers to maintain social distancing

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): Terminal 3 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport is gearing up to maintain social distancing norm amid coronavirus pandemic. They have been deployed outside entry point. DGCA has suspended international and domestic flights. However, cargo and special evacuation flights are operational. The nation-wide lockdown has been extended till May 03 due to COVID-19 outbreak