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Kamal Nath submits resignation to MP Governor ahead of floor test

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 20 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Friday submitted his resignation to state Governor Lalji Tandon ahead of the floor test mandated by the Supreme Court. His letter stated "All that has happened in Madhya Pradesh in the last two weeks is a new chapter in the weakening of democratic principles." His resignation comes after the political crisis in the state going through since early this month.

Watch: Shivraj Chouhan along with BJP leaders celebrate after Kamal Nath resigns

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 20 (ANI): BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan and other party leaders arrived at the party office in Bhopal on March 20. Earlier, Kamal Nath had resigned as the Chief Minister of the state, ahead of the floor test which was to take place at the state Assembly today. Later, the BJP MLAs showed victory sign at the MP assembly.

Equity indices swing upward, Nifty IT jumps 9 pc

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): After a volatile start, equity benchmark indices jumped by over 5 per cent during the afternoon on March 20 as policymakers globally took further actions to minimise the human and economic impact of coronavirus pandemic. At 1 pm, the BSE S-P Sensex was up by 1,591 points or 5.62 per cent to 29,879 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 452 points or 5.46 per cent to 8,715. Except for Nifty realty, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green with Nifty IT up by 9.5 per cent, FMCG by 6.4 per cent, pharma by 5 per cent and metal by 4.3 per cent.

Besides 16 Congress MLAs, also accepted one BJP MLA's resignation: MP Speaker

Bhopal (MP), Mar 20 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker NP Prajapati informed that he has accepted the resignation of one BJP MLA, a day after he accepted resignations of 16 Congress MLAs. "I had accepted 16 resignations last night. Now I have also accepted resignation of Sharad Kol (BJP MLA). He had earlier said that he was forcefully made to resign but after looking at his documents and that he didn't meet me personally, it didn't seem like that, "said Prajapati ahead of Madhya Pradesh floor test. Floor Test is likely to be held in Madhya Pradesh today after Supreme Court ordered to conduct floor test by 5pm on March 20.

No option but to support new govt: MP independent MLA on Kamal Nath's resignation

Bhopal (MP), Mar 20 (ANI): After Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath announced his resignation ahead of the floor test, Pradeep Jaiswal, an independent MLA from Madhya Pradesh, said that being an independent MLA, now he doesn't have any other option but to support the new government in the state. "I had said that as long as Kamal Nath is there, I'll keep supporting him. But my priority is the people of my constituency, their development and respect of the workers. I feel that now it's not possible in absence of a leadership. Being an Independent MLA, now I don't have any other option but to support the new govt which will be formed, for the development of my people. I have spoken to them (BJP)," said Jaiswal after Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath announced his resignation.

I have decided to tender my resignation: Kamal Nath

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 20 (ANI): After serving over 14 months as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, CM Kamal Nath on March 20 announced that he will tender his resignation to the Governor today. His announcement came ahead of the floor test mandated by the Supreme Court in light of the political crisis the state is going through since early this month.

Govt will bring reforms in IPC, CrPC: G Kishan Reddy on delay in Nirbhaya case

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): After a long wait of more than 7 years, 2012 Delhi gangrape case convicts were hanged at 5:30 am on March 20. Speaking on the matter, Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Friday stated that all loopholes in (Indian Penal Code) and CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure) were revealed through Nirbhaya case. He said, "All loopholes in IPC (Indian Penal Code) and CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure) were revealed through Nirbhaya case. Quick punishment should be given in such matters. So, Government of India wants to bring some changes in IPC and CrPC."

Nirbhaya convicts hanged: Justice was delayed but finally been delivered, says Smriti Irani

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): Union Minister Smriti Irani said that Justice was delayed but finally been delivered. "Justice was delayed but it has finally been delivered. This is a message to all those who think they can commit crimes against women and escape the law," said Irani on Nirbhaya verdict.

Bodies of all four Nirbhaya convicts taken to DDU hospital for postmortem

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): Bodies of 2012 Delhi gang-rape case convicts brought to Deendayal Upadhyay Hospital for post-mortem on March 20. The postmortem will be done as recommended by the Jail manual and Supreme Court guidelines. After the postmortem, the bodies of the convicts will be handed over to their respective families. The hanging was carried out as per schedule time 5:30 am.

Nirbhaya's parents flashes victory sign after convicts hanged till death

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): Nirbhaya's parents and their lawyer Seema Kushwaha showed victory sign after the convicts were hanged till death on March 20. The execution was schedule at 05:30 am in Tihar jail. Four convicts, namely Pawan Sharma, Akshay Kumar, Mukesh Singh and Vinay Sharma were hanged. They were hanged for raping and brutally assaulting a woman at South Delhi area on December 16, 2012.

People celebrate as Delhi gang-rape convicts hanged to death

New Delhi/ Kanpur (UP), Mar 20 (ANI): 7-year-long wait in Delhi gang-rape case comes to an end on March 20. People in the national capital celebrated as the convicts hanged till death. Locals distributed sweets outside Tihar jail as justice served in Nirbhaya case. People were also seen holding placards written 'Thanks to Judiciary'. Meanwhile, People in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur celebrated after Nirbhaya's rape convicts hanged. They lit up crackers to celebrate and mark the 'judgement day'. The hanging was carried out as per schedule time 5:30 am.

Nirbhaya case: AP Singh's mindset is not acceptable, says Seema Kushwaha

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): Nirbhaya's lawyer Seema Kushwaha hit out at convicts' lawyer, AP Singh and said that his mindset is not acceptable for this profession. Court has also asked Delhi Bar Council to take strict action against him. The justice system should be available for every daughter. Byte: Seema Kushwaha, Nirbhaya's Lawyer

Wandered for justice from one place to another and finally we got it: Nirbhaya's Father

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): 2012 Delhi gangrape case convicts hanged till death at 5:30 am on March 20. Speaking on it, Nirbhaya's father Badrinath said, "The moment the incident happened, we wandered for justice from one place to another and at last, we got justice. We need to understand the responsibility of a father and I want to appeal to every father to not discriminate between a son and a daughter and understand your responsibilities."

2012 Delhi gangrape case convicts hanged till death

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): After a long wait of more than 7 years, 2012 Delhi gangrape case convicts hanged till death at 5:30 am on March 20. Four convicts, namely Pawan Sharma, Akshay Kumar, Mukesh Singh and Vinay Sharma were hanged for raping and brutally assaulting a woman at South Delhi area on December 16, 2012. Six people, including four convicts and a juvenile, were named as accused in the heinous crime that happened on the wee hours of December 16, 2012. The woman, known as Nirbhaya died after a fortnight in a hospital in Delhi. Ram Singh, the sixth accused, allegedly committed suicide in the Tihar Jail days after the trial began in the case while the juvenile was released in 2015 after spending three years in a correctional home.

Place of origin likely to influence your baby's behaviour, says study

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): Infants who are from a rural family background tend to display negative emotions, such as anger or frustration more frequently than their urban counterparts, suggests a recent study in the Journal of Community Psychology. The study has shown that babies who are born in big cities are less likely to be fussy and are not as bothered by the limits set by their caregivers. The study examines differences in infant temperament, parent-child interactions and parenting stress between families of similar socioeconomic and racial composition in the Inland Northwest and the San Francisco Bay Area. Mothers used a questionnaire to record the frequency of 191 different behaviors their child displayed at 6 and 12 months after birth. The researchers then analyzed babies along 14 different dimensions that ranged from cuddliness to vocal reactivity. Parent-child interactions, where mothers were instructed to engage their infants in play in a typical fashion, were also video-reco

COVID-19 outbreak: DMRC to start thermal scanning of passengers

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) issued an advisory in view of COVID-19. The random thermal scanning of passengers will be carried out at all metro stations.Metros will not stop at stations which might be crowded. Delhi Metro authority also asked people to maintain at least 1 metre distance and according to the advisory, no standing passengers will be allowed in metro trains. Delhi metro also urged people to avoid travelling and use metro only if it is necessary.

Nation got justice today: Nirbhaya's Mother Asha Devi

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said that tomorrow will be a golden day for all daughters. Supreme Court dismissed the petition of death row convict Pawan Gupta against rejection of his mercy plea by the President and seeking stay on execution. "I am feeling satisfied today because finally our daughter got justice. Whole country was ashamed of this crime, today the nation got justice. Tomorrow will be a golden day for all daughters," said Nirbhaya's Mother. The execution will happen at 5:30 am on March 20.

Nirbhaya case: Will go to SC when I get order copy, says AP Singh

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): Delhi High Court dismissed last minute plea by 2012 Delhi gangrape case convicts, seeking stay on execution. The execution will happen at 5:30 am on March 20. Convicts' lawyer AP Singh said, "The four important pillars of this country are against the convicts. I will go to Supreme Court when I get the order copy. I have spoken to Registrar, I will go to him."

Nirbhaya case: SC refuses to consider juvenility claim of death row convict Pawan Gupta

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): In the late night hearing in Nirbhaya case, Supreme Court refused to consider juvenility claim of death row convict Pawan Gupta. The Supreme Court said that they are not inclined to entertain the plea. Later AP Singh said, "I know they will be hanged but can it (execution) be stayed for two- three days to record (convict Pawan's) statement." While appearing for convict Pawan in SC, Nirbhaya convicts' lawyer AP Singh had shown school certificate, school register and attendance register of Pawan claiming he was juvenile at the time of crime. In the reply, Justice Bhushan said that these documents were already filed by him before court. Justice Bhushan further said that AP Singh is raising grounds which have already been argued. The execution is scheduled to happen at 5:30 am on March 20.

Microsoft Teams' new tool mutes snacking sound when you work from home

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): Microsoft has built a new tool for its Teams communications service that can identify your voice and filter out other sounds in the background, such as a dog barking, or even the sound of you struggling with a pack of chips during a call! As Cnet reports, Microsoft demonstrated the technology to journalists earlier this week. With the use of AI, the tool is capable of 'real-time noise suppression'. The new feature to remove background noise will be available later this year. The idea behind introducing the new tool is to make Teams software more distraction-friendly. The company also introduced a new background blur technology for video chat to make conversations more professional.