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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 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.

Municipal authorities remove Jyotiraditya Scindia's posters in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 12 (ANI): Posters of BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia are being removed in Bhopal by the city's municipal corporation on March 12. Scindia joined BJP on March 11 in Delhi in presence of party president JP Nadda.

Leaders pay tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): On birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tribute inside Parliament premises. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and Shiv Sena MPs also paid tribute to warrior king.

Scindia meets Rajnath, Rajnath Singh, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Scindia joins BJP

Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia meets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at his residence. Scindia has joined BJP on March 11 in the presence of party national president JP Nadda.

'Never thought of becoming CM': Rajinikanth

Chennai, Mar 12 (ANI): South superstar turned politician Rajinikanth greeted fans who gathered outside his residence in Chennai on March 12. He held a press conference in Chennai where he said, "CM should be experienced, respected and educated. Party to have over 60 per cent youth and more than 40 per cent would be IAS, IFS, experienced officer. I never thought of becoming Chief Minister."

CM Uddhav Thackeray, Aaditya Thackeray pay tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji

Mumbai, Mar 12 (ANI): Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray and son, Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray paid tribute to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at the Shivaji Statue on Western Express Highway in Vile Parle in Mumbai on March 12. They paid the tribute on occasion of Shivaji's birth anniversary today.

Market situation is very serious after COVID-19 was declared pandemic: Market expert

Mumbai, Mar 12 (ANI): Market expert Sunil Sharma in Mumbai on present situation of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) facing mayhem asserted that the market situation is very serious after WHO announced coronavirus a pandemic. "Till coronavirus is around we will mimic the global markets. I wish the situation gets under control. What is worrisome now, WHO has announced it a pandemic, earlier we were hoping that the situation might get better, but now it seems that things are very serious. Let's hope for the best," said Market expert.

Tourists enjoy skiing on slopes of Gulmarg

Gulmarg (JandK), Mar 12 (ANI): Enthusiasts from different parts of the country took part in skiing courses in JandK's Gulmarg. Adventure course is being held in the area under the supervision of Skiing Association in collaboration with youth sports and services. The main aim behind the adventure course is to promote tourism. Energetic tourists participated in Skiing course and enjoyed the sport on slopes of Gulmarg.

Equity indices slump as Trump announces ban on US travel from Europe over coronavirus

Mumbai, Mar 12 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices fell sharply during early hours on Thursday, a day after the World Health Organisation declared coronavirus a global pandemic and US President Donald Trump announced a 30-day ban on travel to United States from Europe over COVID-19. Oil also slipped further as Russia and Saudi Arabia increase output and see prices fall. At 10 am, the BSE SandP Sensex was down by 1,793 points or 5.02 per cent to 33,904 while the Nifty 50 dipped by 526 points at 9,932. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were deep in red with metal down by 7.1 per cent, PSU bank by 7 per cent, realty by 6.8 per cent and auto by 5.4 per cent. Among stocks, Tata Motors was the top loser after dropping by over 11 per cent at Rs 87.80 per share. Yes Bank and State Bank of India slipped by 9.7 per cent and 7.3 per cent respectively. Metal stocks suffered heavy losses with Tata Steel down by 9 per cent, Vedanta by 8.7 per cent and JSW Steel by 7.9 per cent.

Himachal Pradesh receives fresh snowfall

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Mar 12 (ANI): Several parts of Himachal Pradesh received heavy snowfall on March 12. Entire landscape was covered in a blanket of snow. Vehicular movement was partially disrupted following the situation.

MP Political crisis: Security deployed outside Bengaluru hotel accommodating Congress MLAs

Bengaluru, Mar 12 (ANI): Security has been deployed in Bengaluru outside Prestige Golfshire area on March 12. Rebel Congress MLAs who tender their resignation on 10th March are staying here. 19 Congress MLAs including 06 state ministers from MP tendered their resignation from the assembly.

RJD announces Rajya Sabha candidates from Bihar

Patna (Bihar), Mar 12 (ANI): Ahead of Bihar assembly elections 2020, RJD announced its Rajya Sabha candidates from Bihar. Rashtriya Janata Dal's Bihar president Jagdanand Singh said, "As directed by Lalu Prasad Yadav, Prem Chand Gupta and Amarendra Dhari Singh will be RJD's Rajya Sabha candidates from Bihar for upcoming elections. We announce these two persons as RJD candidate from our party. Both the candidates will file nominations today."

Yaoshang sports festival kicks off in Manipur

Imphal (Manipur), Mar 12 (ANI): A five day Yaoshang Sports festival kicked off in Manipur's Imphal on March 12. Several clubs and organisations participated in the sports festival. Various competitions including football, races were held on the first day of the sports festival. The festival motivated young ones to explore their talents in different sports.

Manipur shuts its border with Myanmar amid coronavirus

Imphal (Manipur), 12 Mar (ANI): The state government of Manipur shuts its border with neighbouring country Myanmar. The steps have been taken amid the novel coronavirus scare. According to Heath officials' total number of COVID-19 cases in India has jumped to 60. Out of 60 cases, 36 are Indian citizens. Indian government suspended all visas to India till April 15 as precautionary measures.

Mumbai-based artist creates mosaic portrait of Shivaji Maharaj using plastic beads

Mumbai, Mar 12 (ANI): An artist and animation professional has created a portrait of Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary. Nitin Dinesh Kamble has used over 46,000 plastic beads to make this portrait. The grand portrait is state of the art conceptualization. Speaking to ANI, Kamble said, "I have made a portrait of Shivaji Maharaj. I have used 46, 080 plastic beads in it. Plastic is banned in India, but we can't do anything about plastic that already exists. So I got this idea of using this plastic to create something nice. That's why I created this portrait. I used six different colours in it." As per Hindu Lunar calendar, Shivaji Jayanti will be celebrated on Mar 12.