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Coronavirus: Locals hail Delhi govt's move to close schools, colleges, theatres

New Delhi, Mar 13 (ANI): Amid Novel Coronavirus situation in the country, locals are taking precautionary measures in Delhi. Delhi Government decided to close down schools, colleges and movie theatres till March 31 as a precautionary measure. Speaking to ANI, a Delhi resident said, "Indian Govt has taken a positive move towards preventing coronavirus." Another local said, "Government took positive step to close schools, colleges and cinema hall till March 31." Confirmed cases in India have surpassed 70, and positive cases in the national capital reached to 6. Indian govt has also recently suspended all existing visas till April 15.

Indian Rupee slips to 74.43 versus the US Dollar amid market crash

Mumbai, Mar 13 (ANI): The Indian market is facing one of the worst market crashes in the recent times. The Sensex plunged 3090.62 points, at 29,687.52 on March 13. Nifty also tanked 966.10 points. Trading in NIFTY and BSE Sensex stopped due to lower circuit. The market fell over 10 percent in the initial trade. Indian Rupee slipped to 74.43 versus the US Dollar, in initial trade. Market has been witnessing steep decline after WHO declared Novel Coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. On Mar 12, US President Donald Trump banned travel to Europe after which the market crashed heavily. Also, coronavirus is playing a major role in market fluctuation.

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 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.