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BJP using 'poaching politics' to buy Congress legislators: Adhir Chowdhury on horse-trading in MP

New Delhi, Mar 04 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on March 04, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury spoke on BJP horse-trading in Madhya Pradesh. He said, "Wherever there are Congress-ruled government in Indian states, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is using all its power to break govt." "BJP is using poaching politics to buy Congress legislators," Adhir Ranjan added.

Refining military capacities on both western, northern borders: Army Chief Naravane

New Delhi, Mar 04 (ANI): Army Chief General MM Naravane attended the Indian Army International Seminar with the theme 'Changing Characteristics of Land Warfare and Its Impact on the Military' in Delhi. On changing character of warfare, Army Chief General MM Naravane said, "Warfare evolves faster than war fighters do. Icons of the 20th-century battlefield like large main battle tanks and fighter aircraft are on their way out." He further said, "Apart from strengthening conventional progress, we are also focusing on dynamic response. We are refining our capacities on both the western and northern borders. We are developing both kinetic and non-kinetic methods. We are looking at using block chain technologies and direct energy weapons like a laser in future."

Coronavirus: Created separate isolation ward of 56-beds in all medical colleges, informs Meerut CMO

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 04 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Meerut Dr Rajkumar spoke on coronavirus alert. He said, "We have created a separate isolation ward of 56-beds in all medical colleges." "We have also given advisory to all the private hospitals that they should create a separate isolation ward in their respective hospitals," Dr Rajkumar added.

Allegations of horse-trading in MP unfortunate, party has nothing to do with it: BJP state president

Bhopal (MP)/ New Delhi, Mar 04 (ANI): Senior BJP leaders refuted Congress claims on horse-trading in Madhya Pradesh. BJP president of Madhya Pradesh, VD Sharma said that the ruling party is suffering from internal conflict and BJP has nothing to do with these allegations. He said, "The Madhya Pradesh government led by Kamal Nath ji is suffering from internal conflicts. The allegations and counter-allegations in Madhya Pradesh are unfortunate. BJP has nothing to do with it." Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that Congress is fabricating these allegations. He said, "Congress is expert in manipulation. Now they are making counter-allegations. If they thinks they might gain something with these fabricated talks, it's not true. On contrary, they are getting exposed."

Shivraj Singh Chouhan is mastermind of this conspiracy: Congress' Jitu Patwari on MP horse-trading

New Delhi, Mar 04 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Minister, Jitu Patwari alleged that former MP chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is offering money to Congress MLAs from state. He said, "Different MLAs were promised Rupees 35, 50, 65 crores. Where does this money come from? When we went to the hotel, we learned that MLAs were beaten up. One MLA was taken away by BJP leader Narottam Mishra. Shivraj Singh Chouhan is mastermind of this entire conspiracy. It shows that BJP is taking revenge from people for voting it to power." When asked about the news of few MLAs being taken to Bengaluru, Jitu Patwari asserted that those MLAs will also make clarifications through audio and videos, which will make everything clear.

Will conduct floor test if needed: MP minister on horse-trading

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 04 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Bhopal on March 04, the Commercial Tax Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Brijendra Singh Rathore spoke on BJP horse-trading in Madhya Pradesh. He said, "Those involved in buying Member of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) using black money, are the ones who are afraid that their corrupt practices will be exposed by Congress government." "But Congress government in Madhya Pradesh will run for five years. If needed, will conduct a floor test," MP minister added.

In Balakot airstrike, sophisticated info narratives played imp role: Army Chief

New Delhi, Mar 04 (ANI): Army Chief General MM Naravane attended the Indian Army International Seminar with the theme 'Changing Characteristics of Land Warfare and Its Impact on the Military' in Delhi. During the event, Army Chief General MM Naravane said, "Balakot airstrike saw short intense escalatory cycle in full media blare where sophisticated info narratives played an important role. It demonstrated that if you play escalatory game with skill, military ascendance can be established in cycles that don't necessarily lead to war." "India is a home grown culture and domestic tradition of valuable insights which could also help us to create contemporary templates for modern geo-political competition," added the Army Chief.

China not involved in combat for decades, its aura made it undisputed military leader: Army Chief

New Delhi, Mar 04 (ANI): Army Chief General MM Naravane attended the Indian Army International Seminar with the theme 'Changing Characteristics of Land Warfare and Its Impact on the Military' in Delhi. Addressing the event, Army Chief General MM Naravane said, "China has not been involved in real hardcore combat for a few decades now, yet regular showcasing of its military might has created this aura of China being the undisputed military leader in key technology domain." He further said, "In Iraq and Syria, it is the ISIS an organisation steeped in 17th century, was far more advanced in using social media than the 21st-century forces like the US and the UK".

COVID-19: Sales of masks, sanitizers increased in Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 04 (ANI): With the growing numbers of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in India, the medical stores at AIIMS in Delhi stocked masks and sanitizers to provide convenience to the people. With the guidelines of Union Health Ministry for using masks and washing hands frequently and usage of sanitizers, the sales of these items has increased rapidly. A medical store owner said, "We have availed sanitizers and masks in our shop and the sale has rapidly increased of these items. People are alert now and are using masks and sanitizers. " The other one said, "There are some who are spreading rumours regarding coronavirus so it should not happen." A total of 6 cases of coronavirus have been registered in India so far. According to Health Ministry, the fresh cases of COVID-19 have been reported from New Delhi, Telangana, Rajasthan and three from Kerala.

COVID-19: Sample of 4 people from Bulandshahr family sent for test

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 04 (ANI): Another positive case of coronavirus came in light when a person came from Italy to Delhi screened positive. The sample of four people from his family who lives in Bulandshahr has been sent for test. CMO of Bulandshahr, Dr KN Tiwari said, "There is no positive case of coronavirus in Bulandshahr. As you all are aware that a person in Delhi is confirmed positive who came from Italy, so he belongs to Bulandshahr. But his family has not shown any sign of coronavirus. So, we sent sample of 4 people for test in Lucknow lab because they have the contact history with someone who showed positive signs of coronavirus."

Dr Harsh Vardhan conducts review meeting on Coronavirus with Delhi Govt officials

New Delhi, Mar 04 (ANI): Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan conducted a review meeting with senior officials from Delhi Government in the national capital on March 04. The meeting was held for the management and preparedness of Coronavirus. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain and Commissioners of SDMC, NDMC and EDMC were also present in the meeting.

Equity indices flat in volatile trade, metal stocks under pressure

New Delhi, Mar 04 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices were flat during early hours on Wednesday as investors assessed the economic fallout from fast-spreading coronavirus. At 10:15 am, the BSE SandP Sensex was down by 6 points to 38,618 but the Nifty 50 edged higher by 12 points at 11,316. Sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were mixed with Nifty metal losing by nearly 1 per cent, PSU bank by 0.7 per cent and realty by 0.6 per cent. Among stocks, Tata Steel lost by 1.9 per cent at Rs 380.30 per share while Vedanta was down by 1.8 per cent, and JSW Steel by 0.9 per cent.

MP horse-trading: Shivraj Singh Chouhan wanted to claim Chief Ministerial post, alleges Digvijaya Singh

New Delhi, Mar 04 (ANI): Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said that former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan wanted to claim for the post chief minister in state. He said, "Last night Bharatiya Janata Party chartered 2 planes to take MLAs to Bengaluru. There were 4 MLAs in 12-seater plane. There were 3 MLAs from Congress, and one independent MLA. Their phones were taken away. These MLAs were taken away against their will." He further added, "The second charter plane was supposed to leave with MLAs at night. The chartered plane was told to leave at 9 am in morning when they didn't get any MLAs, then Shivraj Singh Chouhan who was about to claim chief ministerial post, returned to Bhopal with his men."

Watch: People climb boundary walls, provide chits to students writing class 10th exam in Maharashtra's Yavatmal

Yavatmal (Maharashtra), Mar 04 (ANI): People were seen climbing the boundary walls and providing chits to students, writing their class X Matriculation examination. The examination was being held at Zila Parishad School of Mahagaon in Yavatmal district. Maharashtra Board exams started from March 03.

81 patients tested positive for Swine Flu in Meerut including 20 PAC jawans: CMO

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 04 (ANI): Chief Medical Officer of Meerut, Dr Rajkumar said that 81 patients have been tested positive for Swine Flu in Meerut including 20 PAC jawans. He said, "Till now, 81 patients have been tested positive for Swine Flu in Meerut including 20 PAC jawans. 11 PAC jawans have been discharged from the hospital while other 9 PAC jawans will be discharged after 5 days. Till now, 387 people have been tested for Swine Flu."

Area where coronavirus-hit techie stayed in Hyderabad sanitised

Hyderabad, Mar 04 (ANI): In a bid to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Tuesday undertook a sanitisation drive in the area where the techie who tested positive for the virus stayed. Disinfectant was sprayed on the streets of Ravi colony, Mahindra Hills, in Hyderabad city where the 24-year-old man resided. The COVID-19 positive patient has been kept in an isolation ward at a state-run hospital in Hyderabad and is undergoing treatment. Telangana health authorities have said that his condition is stable and they are taking all measures to see that the infection doesn't spread. The first confirmed case of novel coronavirus in the state was reported on Monday when the 24-year-old man, who had come in contact with some Hong Kong citizens while he was in Dubai on February 17, tested positive for the virus. After arriving in Bengaluru on February 20, he left for Hyderabad by bus on February 22. He was first admitted to a private hospital af

One of the MLAs held in Gurugram back, others will also return to us: Digvijaya Singh

Gurugram Haryana/ Delhi, Mar 04 (ANI): In the wake of allegations against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of holding back few MLAs against their will at a hotel in Gurugram, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said that one of those lawmakers, suspended BSP MLA Ramabai has come back with despite BJP leaders trying to stop her. He said, "When we got to know, Jitu Patwari and Jaivardhan Singh went there. People with whom our contact was established were ready to come back to us. We were able to get in touch with Bisahulal Singh and Ramabai. Ramabai came back, even when BJP tried to stop her."

Coronavirus cases outside of China surge to 10,000: WHO

New Delhi, Mar 04 (ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) has registered over 1,700 new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection outside of China while the total number of infected people has exceeded 10,000. The WHO, in its coronavirus disease situation report, said that the number of confirmed cases outside of China had risen by 1,792 to 10,566 in 72 countries. It said the death toll outside of China had gone up by 37 to 166. According to the WHO, the number of confirmed cases in China stands at 80,304, the death count has reached 2,946. The overall number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has increased by 1,922 to 90,870. In India, Union Health Ministry informed that six positive cases have been registered so far. According to Health Ministry, the fresh cases of COVID-19 have been reported from New Delhi, Telangana, Rajasthan and three from Kerala.

Rachakonda Police seizes 450 kg marijuana in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Mar 04 (ANI): Rachakonda Police seized around 450 kg marijuana in Hyderabad on March 03. Cops busted marijuana from two different areas. Three accused are in police custody and three more accused need to be arrested in the smuggling case. Mobile phones have also been recovered from their custody.

People celebrate grand 'Laddu Holi' in Mathura

Barsana (UP), March 04 (ANI): The festival of colours is around the corner and Mathura is all set to host tourists from across the globe. Known for celebrating festivities with great enthusiasm, people celebrated 'Laddu Holi' in Mathura's Barsana on March 03. Holi festivities kicked off as swarm of people gathered in historic village to enjoy splash of colours.