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Opening bell: Sensex dives over 750 points on first day of FY21

New Delhi, Apr 01 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices traded lower during early hours on April 01 as the new financial year (2020-21) kicked in with investors focused on rising coronavirus infections and its impact on the Indian economy. At 10:15 am, the BSE SandP Sensex was down by 782 points or 2.65 per cent to 28,686 while the Nifty 50 edged lower by 206 points or 2.39 per cent at 8,392. Except for Nifty FMCG and realty, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the negative terrain with Nifty private bank down by 2.6 per cent, financial service by 2.4 per cent, auto by 1.9 per cent and IT by 1.8 per cent.

Nizamuddin area being sanitised after Markaz event emerges as coronavirus spreader

New Delhi, Apr 01 (ANI): South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) sanitised the Nizamuddin Markaz and the area around it on April 01. A religious gathering was held in Nizamuddin Markaz in mid last month, and several COVID-19 positive cases have been found among those who attended the gathering. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1238 in India with 35 deaths.

COVID-19: BJP Ward Councilor sprays disinfectants in Moradabad amid lockdown

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 01 (ANI): Disinfectants were sprayed at different parts of Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad on April 01. BJP Ward Councilor Ajay Diwakar participated in the sanitisation drive. Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate was sprayed to sanitise the locality as a precautionary measure against coronavirus outbreak. Nationwide lockdown has been imposed in backdrop of coronavirus pandemic. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1238 in India with 35 deaths.

Migrant housed at Nagpur shelter home says 'even a dog can't eat such food'

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Apr 01 (ANI): The nation entered the eighth day of nationwide lockdown, in the wake of pandemic coronavirus. Amid this humanitarian disaster, the migrant laboures are facing the shakeout. One of the labourers who is staying at Nagpur Municipal Corporation's home shelter in Maharashtra said, "The food is so bad that even the dog will not eat it." The labourers said the authorities are giving them inedible food in the home shelter. The labourers also said the home shelter manager is not following the social distancing norms properly, as 20 to 25 men are staying in one room. Nagpur Municipal Corporation has converted a High School into a shelter home to temporarily house the migrant labourers. However, the care taker of the home shelter has denied all the allegations.

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi calls Nizamuddin markaz event 'Talibani crime'

New Delhi, Apr 01 (ANI): Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, reacted over the Delhi's Tablighi Nizamuddin event, and said, "It is a Talibani crime by Tabhleeghi Jamaat and such criminal act cannot be forgiven." More than 1500 people from all over India and some from abroad had attended a Tablighi Jamaat congregation in the Nizamuddin area in Delhi earlier last month. At least 6 of them have died and over 100 of them have tested positive for coronavirus.

Delhi locals face scarcity of essential items amid coronavirus lockdown

New Delhi, Apr 01 (ANI): The nationwide lockdown in wake of coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the lives of the citizens as supply chain has taken a hit in several parts of the country. One of the residents outside a grocery store complained of scarcity of essential items. The locals outside the store however are following guidelines of lockdown in Delhi's Katwaria Sarai area as advised by the state and central government to combat with COVID-19 outbreak. Locals are also following rule of social distancing while buying grocery items amid coronavirus threat. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1238 in India with 35 deaths.

Ayodhya community kitchen prepares food packets for needy amid coronavirus lockdown

Ayodhya (UP), Apr 01 (ANI): Food packets were being prepared and packed at a community kitchen in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on March 31. Several people are preparing food for poor and needy persons amid coronavirus lockdown. Nationwide lockdown has been imposed in backdrop of coronavirus outbreak. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1238 in India with 35 deaths.

COVID-19: Jhandewalan temple remains shut on 'Maha Ashtami' amid lockdown

New Delhi, Apr 01 (ANI): Delhi's Jhandewalan Mandir remained closed on April 01 on the occasion of 'Maha Ashtami' for devotees amid lockdown on eighth day of 'Chaitra Navratri'. Nationwide lockdown has been imposed in backdrop of coronavirus outbreak. The temple authorities have also put a notice board stating the temples will be closed to deal with the spread of coronavirus. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown in the entire country from March 25-April 14.

COVID-19: Locals violate social distancing norms at Mumbai vegetable market

Mumbai, Apr 01 (ANI): Heavy crowd was seen at a vegetable market in Mumbai on April 01 amid nationwide lockdown in wake of coronavirus. Locals were seen buying essential commodities at Dadar vegetable market in Mumbai. They also violated norms of social distancing while purchasing vegetables and fruits. 16 more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Mumbai and two more cases have been reported in Pune, taking the total number of cases in the state to 320. Total 12 people have died due to COVID-19 in Maharashtra till now. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1238 in India with 35 deaths.

COVID-19: Migrant workers claim they weren't allowed to enter Delhi school

New Delhi, Apr 01 (ANI): Migrant workers waited outside Sarvodaya Co-education Senior Secondary School in Delhi's Patparganj on April 01 amid coronavirus lockdown. They claimed that they are not allowed to enter the school as it is full. The school was converted into a temporary shelter home to accommodate homeless and migrant workers. While speaking to ANI, a resident of Haryana's Palwal, Sahil Khan, said, "We have been told that this shelter home is full. They are trying to shift us to another shelter home." According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1238 in India with 35 deaths.

15 people who participated in Delhi Jamaat event quarantined in Andhra Pradesh

Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 01 (ANI): The Health department officials in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district identified 15 persons on March 31 who had attended a Tablighi Jamaat gathering at Markaz Nizamuddin in Delhi. They identified them in Srikalahasti town of Chittoor district. Health department officials have shifted them to Sri Venkateswara Ramnarain Ruia Government General Hospital in Tirupati on the fear that they might have been infected with coronavirus. This came after several people who had participated in the religious gathering in Delhi tested positive for the coronavirus. Six persons from the neighbouring state Telangana who attended a religious prayer meeting at the Tablighi Jamaat headquarters, or the Markaz, from March 13-15 in Delhi's Nizamuddin, have died of coronavirus. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1238 in India and 35 deaths.

COVID-19: Travellers go through strict checking at Delhi-UP border

New Delhi, Apr 01 (ANI): Security has been tightened at Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border due to nation-wide lockdown over coronavirus outbreak. Delhi Police are allowing only those individuals availing or rendering essential services. Police checked passes and identity cards of people amid the movement of vehicles during coronavirus lockdown. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1238 in India with 35 deaths.

COVID-19: Andhra Pradesh govt starts door to door distribution of welfare pensions

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 01 (ANI): The Government of Andhra Pradesh has started door to door distribution of welfare pensions on April 01. Ward volunteers distributed the welfare pensions in Andhra Pradesh's Amaravati. In wake of coronavirus spread, instead of taking biometric thumb impressions, beneficiaries were identified with photo identity for getting welfare funds. The government claimed that 53% of pensions were distributed by 08:30 am in the area. The beneficiaries will receive amount of Rs 2,250 as pension while transgenders and people with disabilities will receive amount of Rs 3,000.

COVID-19: Batch of suspected patients from Nizammudin head to hospitals for checkups

New Delhi, Apr 1 (ANI): Suspected COVID-19 patients continued to board buses in Nizammudin area. The buses will take them to different hospitals for a checkup. A religious gathering was held in Nizamuddin Markaz. Several positive cases have been found among those who attended the gathering.

COVID-19: WHO issues guidelines for people taking care of patient at home

New Delhi, Apr 01 (ANI): World Health Organisation issued guidelines for people taking care of suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients at home quarantine. Guidelines like frequently washing of hands, using medical masks, dedicated dishes etc were issued. Coronavirus cases have jumped 6 lakh globally.

COVID-19: 'Complaint' filed against Chinese President in UP's Lakhimpur

Lakhimpur (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 31 (ANI): Over 40 people have filed complaint against China's President Xi Jinping over coronavirus situation in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur. Several migrants from Nepal have also filed complaint against Chinese President for creating a situation like this. Coronavirus cases have surpassed 6 lakh around the globe while in India 1238 active cases exist.

Google discontinues selling Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL: Report

New Delhi, Apr 01 (ANI): Google's Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones will no longer be available for purchase, a company spokesperson confirmed to the tech news portal, Android Police. The 2018 flagship phones were removed from availability on the Google Store as the company has sold through the inventory and sales have completed, a report notes. The product listing now redirects to the Google Store homepage. However, other retailers such as BandH Photo and Best Buy may still have the stock.

Locals in Kanpur taking care of stray animals amid lockdown

Kanpur (UP), Apr 01 (ANI): Stray animals are one of the worst sufferers of lockdown. To tackle the situation several locals from Kanpur decided to feed stray animals. They have taken responsibility to feed needy too. "We have decided to feed the stray animals as lockdown continues," said a local in Kanpur.

COVID-19: 'CM Kitchen' to feed 5000 people daily in Jharkhand

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Apr 01 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren kick-started 'CM Kitchen' scheme in Ranchi. Food will served to 5000 people every day. Meals will be transported from the city to villages in trains. CM Hemant Soren said, "Disaster has come suddenly and the lockdown was done. People of Jharkhand and country who have gone abroad are stranded, while people of different districts of Jharkhand are stuck in other states, people of many other states are also trapped in Jharkhand."

Homeless in Raipur blessed with roof amid coronavirus lockdown

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 1 (ANI): A shelter home has been set up in Raipur by the district administration for the stranded and needy people in the city amid coronavirus lockdown. Food and other essential items are being served to people here. Gaurav Singh, Zila Panchayat CEO said, "At least 180 people are staying here and we are doing our best to help them."