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The Indian Air Force will be sending its C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft tonight to Iran to evacuate Indians stuck there due to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-number-of-confirmed-cases-soar-to-43-new-cases-from-up-delhi-jammu-kerala-285216">coronavirus</a> outbreak.

The C-17 Globemaster aircraft had earlier taken medical supplies to China amid the coronavirus crisis and evacuated several Indian and foreigners.

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Iran has been one of the countries worst hit by the virus with 43 new deaths from the novel coronavirus reported today taking the death toll to 237.

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Tehran reported 1,945 cases, with the city of Qom being the second worst-hit with 712 confirmed cases.

Iran Air had earlier announced the suspension of all its flights to Europe until further notice as the virus spread nationwide.

According to reports, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) had banned Iran Air aircraft from European airspace.

Sweden had announced temporary suspension of Iran Air flights after the advice of health officials who said the country was "not in control" of the coronavirus outbreak on its soil.

The Indian Air Force will be sending its C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft tonight to Iran to evacuate Indians stuck there due to the coronavirus outbreak. The C-17 Globemaster aircraft had earlier taken medical supplies to China amid the coronavirus crisis and evacuated several Indian and foreigners.

The Indian Air Force will be sending its C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft tonight to Iran to evacuate Indians stuck there due to the coronavirus outbreak. The C-17 Globemaster aircraft had earlier taken medical supplies to China amid the coronavirus crisis and evacuated several Indian and foreigners. Watch Video: Iran has been one of the countries worst hit by the virus with 43 new deaths from the novel coronavirus reported today taking the death toll to 237. Also Read: Qatar bans arrivals from 14 countries including India over coronavirus fears Tehran reported 1,945 cases, with the city of Qom being the second worst-hit with 712 confirmed cases. Iran Air had earlier announced the suspension of all its flights to Europe until further notice as the virus spread nationwide. According to reports, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) had banned Iran Air aircraft from European airspace. Sweden had announced temporary suspension of Iran Air flights after the advice of health officials who said the country was "not in control" of the coronavirus outbreak on its soil.

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PM Modi on Sunday marked International Women’s Day by handing over control of his social media accounts to seven women achievers who spoke about the issues and causes related to society. Meet with those 7 women

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Vinay Sharma, one of the death-row convicts in the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case, has approached Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal through his lawyer AP Singh, seeking to commute the death sentence to life imprisonment.

Advocate Singh has filed a petition under Sections 432 and 433 of CrPC seeking to suspend death sentence.

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Vinay Sharma through his advocate prayed that the convict does not deserve the extreme punishment of death, which is reserved for the `'rarest of rare' cases where the alternative option of life imprisonment is unquestionably foreclosed.

Considering the positive steps towards reformation, his young age, poor socio-economic circumstances, the petitioner has prayed to commute his death sentence to life imprisonment.

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The case pertains to the brutal gang-rape and killing of a 23-year-old paramedical student in a moving bus on the night of December 16, 2012, by six people including a juvenile in the national capital.

The woman had died at a Singapore hospital a few days later.

Vinay Sharma, one of the death-row convicts in the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case, has approached Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal through his lawyer AP Singh, seeking to commute the death sentence to life imprisonment.

Vinay Sharma, one of the death-row convicts in the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case, has approached Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal through his lawyer AP Singh, seeking to commute the death sentence to life imprisonment. Advocate Singh has filed a petition under Sections 432 and 433 of CrPC seeking to suspend death sentence. Also read: Delhi court reserves order on Nirbhaya convict's plea seeking stay on execution Vinay Sharma through his advocate prayed that the convict does not deserve the extreme punishment of death, which is reserved for the `'rarest of rare' cases where the alternative option of life imprisonment is unquestionably foreclosed. Considering the positive steps towards reformation, his young age, poor socio-economic circumstances, the petitioner has prayed to commute his death sentence to life imprisonment. Also see: Women in Pakistan protest against violence, rape, honour killings The case pertains to the brutal gang-rape and killing of a 23-year-old paramedical student in a moving bus on the night of December 16, 2012, by six people including a juvenile in the national capital. The woman had died at a Singapore hospital a few days later.

Nirbhaya convict approaches L-G, seeks to commute death sentence to life imprisonment

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has intensified the practice of cleaning all its trains in the wake of a recent coronavirus outbreak in the country, according to an official press release.

"The practice has been intensified in the wake of recent coronavirus outbreak and subsequent directives by Delhi Chief Minister with special emphasis on locations like hand railings, train doors, etc where hands come in direct contact inside the trains," read the official press release.

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"Emphasis on cleaning has also been intensified in lifts, escalators, handrailings alongside staircases, etc as well," it added.

The Centre on Monday confirmed that 43 cases of novel coronavirus infection have been reported in India so far.

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There have been no deaths in India due to COVID-19.

The four new cases of the virus have been reported since Sunday- one each from Kerala, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Jammu.

The deadly coronavirus which originated from China`s Wuhan has caused the deaths of over 3800 people globally.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has intensified the practice of cleaning all its trains in the wake of a recent coronavirus outbreak in the country, according to an official press release.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has intensified the practice of cleaning all its trains in the wake of a recent coronavirus outbreak in the country, according to an official press release. "The practice has been intensified in the wake of recent coronavirus outbreak and subsequent directives by Delhi Chief Minister with special emphasis on locations like hand railings, train doors, etc where hands come in direct contact inside the trains," read the official press release. Also read: Delhi airport takes measures to tackle coronavirus scare "Emphasis on cleaning has also been intensified in lifts, escalators, handrailings alongside staircases, etc as well," it added. The Centre on Monday confirmed that 43 cases of novel coronavirus infection have been reported in India so far. Also see: National Green Tribunal stops biometric attendance amid coronavirus scare There have been no deaths in India due to COVID-19. The four new cases of the virus have been reported since Sunday- one each from Kerala, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Jammu. The deadly coronavirus which originated from China`s Wuhan has caused the deaths of over 3800 people globally.

Delhi Metro intensifies cleaning of all its trains amid coronavirus outbreak

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Vice President Prasanna Acharya on Monday urged Union Finance Minister to allow Puri Jagannath Temple administration to withdraw the temple's fund from the crisis-hit Yes Bank as it belongs to the common people of the country.

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Acharya said he supported the move of State Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari writing to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking her intervention in the matter.

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"It is a very precarious situation and our Finance Minister of Odisha has written to the Union Finance Minister to intervene in the matter to allow the Jagannath Temple Trust to withdraw the amount that is deposited in Yes Bank. The money belongs to the thousands of devotees," Acharya told ANI.

Acharya said the Yes Bank crisis will shatter the confidence of the depositors in the banking system."I think it is a failure on the part of the central government and Reserve Bank of India and it proves that there is no proper monitoring system," he added.

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State Finance Minister Pujari had written to Sitharaman on March 8."Various funds related to the temple - Foundation Fund, Corpus Fund, and Temple Fund - are being managed by the Managing Committee. Out of these funds, an amount of Rs 545 crore has been deposited with Yes Bank, Puri," Pujari wrote to Sitharaman.

"In this background, I request you to kindly issue necessary instruction to RBI to allow the release of deposits relating to SJTA in Yes Bank in the interest of millions of devotees of Lord Jagannath," he added.

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Earlier, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had said that a moratorium has been imposed on Yes Bank, stressing that the bank`s financial capability has undergone a steady decline largely due to the inability of the bank to raise capital.

During the period of moratorium, the Yes Bank Ltd will not, without the permission in writing of the RBI, make payment to a depositor of a sum exceeding Rs 50,000 lying to his credit in any savings, current or any other deposit account.

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Vice President Prasanna Acharya on Monday urged Union Finance Minister to allow Puri Jagannath Temple administration to withdraw the temple's fund from the crisis-hit Yes Bank as it belongs to the common people of the country.

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Vice President Prasanna Acharya on Monday urged Union Finance Minister to allow Puri Jagannath Temple administration to withdraw the temple's fund from the crisis-hit Yes Bank as it belongs to the common people of the country. Also read: Yes Bank scam: CBI carries out searches at 7 locations Acharya said he supported the move of State Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari writing to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking her intervention in the matter. Also read: Enforcement Directorate arrests Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor under money laundering charges "It is a very precarious situation and our Finance Minister of Odisha has written to the Union Finance Minister to intervene in the matter to allow the Jagannath Temple Trust to withdraw the amount that is deposited in Yes Bank. The money belongs to the thousands of devotees," Acharya told ANI. Acharya said the Yes Bank crisis will shatter the confidence of the depositors in the banking system."I think it is a failure on the part of the central government and Reserve Bank of India and it proves that there is no proper monitoring system," he added. Also read: Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor sent in ED custody till March 11 State Finance Minister Pujari had written to Sitharaman on March 8."Various funds related to the temple - Foundation Fund, Corpus Fund, and Temple Fund - are being managed by the Managing Committee. Out of these funds, an amount of Rs 545 crore has been deposited with Yes Bank, Puri," Pujari wrote to Sitharaman. "In this background, I request you to kindly issue necessary instruction to RBI to allow the release of deposits relating to SJTA in Yes Bank in the interest of millions of devotees of Lord Jagannath," he added. × Earlier, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had said that a moratorium has been imposed on Yes Bank, stressing that the bank`s financial capability has undergone a steady decline largely due to the inability of the bank to raise capital. During the period of moratorium, the Yes Bank Ltd will not, without the permission in writing of the RBI, make payment to a depositor of a sum exceeding Rs 50,000 lying to his credit in any savings, current or any other deposit account.

Centre should allow Puri Jagannath Temple to withdraw from Yes Bank: BJD's Prasanna Acharya

In the wake of coronavirus outbreak scare, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has stopped biometric marking of attendance at its Delhi office.

"To prevent coronavirus, in terms of the advisory of Delhi Government issued to various departments/offices, marking of attendance on biometric machines and use of the same is being stopped in National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench), New Delhi with immediate effect till 31.03.2020," NGT`s Registrar General Ashu Garg said.

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The directive further stated that attendance during this period is to be marked manually with arrival and departure time under the supervision of the concerned supervising officer.

The notification also said that this was done with the approval of the competent authority.

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The central government had on March 6 requested all ministries and departments to discontinue their biometric attendance system in the wake of the spread of coronavirus in the national capital.

"In view of coronavirus, all Ministries/Departments are requested to exempt their employees to mark biometric attendance in Aadhaar-based Biometric Attendance System till 31 March 2020. However, all employees are required to mark their attendance in a register," Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions stated.

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So far 40 positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in India.

Global deaths due to coronavirus outbreak have risen above 3,300.

The deadly virus that originated in China late last year, continues to spread around the world.

In the wake of coronavirus outbreak scare, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has stopped biometric marking of attendance at its Delhi office. "To prevent coronavirus, in terms of the advisory of Delhi Government issued to various departments/offices, marking of attendance on biometric machines and use of the same is being stopped in National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench), New Delhi with immediate effect till 31.

In the wake of coronavirus outbreak scare, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has stopped biometric marking of attendance at its Delhi office. "To prevent coronavirus, in terms of the advisory of Delhi Government issued to various departments/offices, marking of attendance on biometric machines and use of the same is being stopped in National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench), New Delhi with immediate effect till 31.03.2020," NGT`s Registrar General Ashu Garg said. Also read: Qatar bans arrivals from 14 countries including India over coronavirus fears The directive further stated that attendance during this period is to be marked manually with arrival and departure time under the supervision of the concerned supervising officer. The notification also said that this was done with the approval of the competent authority. Also see: Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Pakistan reaches 7 The central government had on March 6 requested all ministries and departments to discontinue their biometric attendance system in the wake of the spread of coronavirus in the national capital. "In view of coronavirus, all Ministries/Departments are requested to exempt their employees to mark biometric attendance in Aadhaar-based Biometric Attendance System till 31 March 2020. However, all employees are required to mark their attendance in a register," Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions stated. Watch: × So far 40 positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in India. Global deaths due to coronavirus outbreak have risen above 3,300. The deadly virus that originated in China late last year, continues to spread around the world.

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Petrol and diesel prices registered a drop across the country on Monday as global oil prices plummeted around 30 per cent after Saudi Arabia slashed prices and set plans for a dramatic increase in crude production in April.

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In New Delhi, petrol price fell by 24 paise intra-day and stood at Rs 70.59 per litre. Diesel in the national capital was retailed at Rs 63.26 per litre on Monday as against Rs 63.51 on Sunday.

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The retail price of petrol in Kolkata saw a drop of 23 paise to Rs 73.28 per litre. The diesel price fell by 25 paise in the eastern metropolitan city to retail at Rs 65.59 per litre.

In Mumbai, petrol price was Rs 76.29 per litre as against Rs 76.53 a day earlier. Diesel was retailed at Rs 66.24 per litre, 26 paise lower than on Sunday.

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In Chennai, petrol was retailed at Rs 73.33 per litre, 25 paise lower than a day earlier. Diesel price saw a fall of 26 paise to retail at Rs 66.75 per litre in the southern metropolitan.

Global crude oil prices fell by as much as a third following Saudi Arabia`s move to start a price war with Russia amid worries over the spread of coronavirus.

Brent crude futures were down 13.29 dollars or 29 per cent at 31.98 dollars a barrel by 04:33 hrs GMT after earlier dropping to 31.02 dollars, their lowest since February 12, 2016.

Brent futures were on track for their biggest daily decline since January 17, 1991, at the start of the first Gulf War.

Petrol and diesel prices registered a drop across the country on Monday as global oil prices plummeted around 30 per cent after Saudi Arabia slashed prices and set plans for a dramatic increase in crude production in April.

Petrol and diesel prices registered a drop across the country on Monday as global oil prices plummeted around 30 per cent after Saudi Arabia slashed prices and set plans for a dramatic increase in crude production in April. Also read: Fresh hike in petrol, diesel prices in India In New Delhi, petrol price fell by 24 paise intra-day and stood at Rs 70.59 per litre. Diesel in the national capital was retailed at Rs 63.26 per litre on Monday as against Rs 63.51 on Sunday. Also read: India's January inflation rises to 7.59 per cent The retail price of petrol in Kolkata saw a drop of 23 paise to Rs 73.28 per litre. The diesel price fell by 25 paise in the eastern metropolitan city to retail at Rs 65.59 per litre. In Mumbai, petrol price was Rs 76.29 per litre as against Rs 76.53 a day earlier. Diesel was retailed at Rs 66.24 per litre, 26 paise lower than on Sunday. Also read: Prices of petrol, diesel rise in national capital In Chennai, petrol was retailed at Rs 73.33 per litre, 25 paise lower than a day earlier. Diesel price saw a fall of 26 paise to retail at Rs 66.75 per litre in the southern metropolitan. Global crude oil prices fell by as much as a third following Saudi Arabia`s move to start a price war with Russia amid worries over the spread of coronavirus. Brent crude futures were down 13.29 dollars or 29 per cent at 31.98 dollars a barrel by 04:33 hrs GMT after earlier dropping to 31.02 dollars, their lowest since February 12, 2016. Brent futures were on track for their biggest daily decline since January 17, 1991, at the start of the first Gulf War.

Petrol, diesel prices drop as Brent crude prices plunge

In the wake of recent coronavirus outbreak, Delhi Airport on Monday said that the airport is taking all necessary precautions to combat the virus.

The statement read,&nbsp;"The Delhi Airport is taking precautions to stay safe and keep the coronavirus away from our doorstep."

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The Twitter handle of Delhi Airport also attached some photographs on the precautions being taken at the airport.

The statement added, "Now is the time to prepare for COVID-19. Simple precautions and planning can make a big difference."

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The outbreak has caused the deaths of over 3300 people across the globe.

In the wake of recent coronavirus outbreak, Delhi Airport on Monday said that the airport is taking all necessary precautions to combat the virus. The statement read, "The Delhi Airport is taking precautions to stay safe and keep the coronavirus away from our doorstep.

In the wake of recent coronavirus outbreak, Delhi Airport on Monday said that the airport is taking all necessary precautions to combat the virus. The statement read, "The Delhi Airport is taking precautions to stay safe and keep the coronavirus away from our doorstep." Also read: COVID-19: Number of confirmed cases soar to 43; new cases from UP, Delhi, Jammu, Kerala The Twitter handle of Delhi Airport also attached some photographs on the precautions being taken at the airport. The statement added, "Now is the time to prepare for COVID-19. Simple precautions and planning can make a big difference." Glimpses of Delhi Airport taking precautions to stay safe and keep #coronavirus away from our doorstep. Now is the time to prepare for COVID-19. Simple precautions and planning can make a big difference.#coronavirusindia #Coronavid19 pic.twitter.com/EfxUgZpDZv — Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) March 9, 2020 × There were 43 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the country. Watch: × The outbreak has caused the deaths of over 3300 people across the globe.

Delhi airport takes measures to tackle coronavirus scare

Two labourers were killed while two others injured in an explosion at an ammunition depot of the Army in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said.

The explosion took place at Khundru in the south Kashmir district on Monday afternoon, a police official said.

He said two labourers were killed on the spot due to the explosion, while two others were injured.

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The deceased have been identified as Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, resident of Pahloo and Gulzar Ahmad Khan, resident of Uttersoo Maidphall areas of the district, he said.

The two injured labourers identified as Fida Hussain and Shabir Ahmad have been rushed to a hospital, the official added.

Khundru is one of the biggest ammunition depots in the Kashmir valley.

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There have been few such incidents in the past as well.

In 2007, several people were killed in a fire which continued for days after an accidental blast at the depot.

Two labourers were killed while two others injured in an explosion at an ammunition depot of the Army in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said.

Two labourers were killed while two others injured in an explosion at an ammunition depot of the Army in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said. The explosion took place at Khundru in the south Kashmir district on Monday afternoon, a police official said. He said two labourers were killed on the spot due to the explosion, while two others were injured. Also read: Two terrorists killed in J&K's Shopian district by security forces The deceased have been identified as Fayaz Ahmad Bhat, resident of Pahloo and Gulzar Ahmad Khan, resident of Uttersoo Maidphall areas of the district, he said. The two injured labourers identified as Fida Hussain and Shabir Ahmad have been rushed to a hospital, the official added. Khundru is one of the biggest ammunition depots in the Kashmir valley. Watch: × There have been few such incidents in the past as well. In 2007, several people were killed in a fire which continued for days after an accidental blast at the depot.

J&K: Two labourers killed in explosion at Army ammunition depot in Anantnag

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was expected to visit Dhaka next week, has cancelled his trip amid a surging threat of coronavirus in South Asia, informed sources told ANI on Monday.

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Bangladesh has also cancelled the grand ceremony of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman`s birth centenary which PM Modi was scheduled to attend on March 17. On Sunday, Bangladesh confirmed its first batch of coronavirus cases.

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Three people, two of whom had recently returned from Italy, tested positive for Covid-19 as per official authorities. Director of the Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) Meerjady Sabrina Flora told Dhaka Tribune that two of the three infected, all aged between 20 and 35, are men while the third is a woman.

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Three other people, who were in close contact with the infected trio, have also been quarantined. For the past few days, IEDCR has been emphasising cautiousness and improvement of personal hygiene, Flora said.

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The government further urged that Bangladeshis who are returning from six countries, including China, Italy, South Korea, Singapore, Iran and Thailand, to remain in self-quarantine for 14 days.

Passengers arriving from these countries are being screened through thermal scanners at the airport, said Health Officer at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Mohammad Shahriar Sazzad, adding that they are provided with health declaration forms where they give health-related information.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also urged the people not to be worried over coronavirus as the country was capable enough to tackle this disease. So far, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 107,000 people have been affected by coronavirus in at least 100 countries around the world, since the virus spread from China`s Wuhan city at the end of December last year.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was expected to visit Dhaka next week, has cancelled his trip amid a surging threat of coronavirus in South Asia, informed sources told ANI on Monday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was expected to visit Dhaka next week, has cancelled his trip amid a surging threat of coronavirus in South Asia, informed sources told ANI on Monday. Also read: Coronavirus in India: What we know so far Bangladesh has also cancelled the grand ceremony of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman`s birth centenary which PM Modi was scheduled to attend on March 17. On Sunday, Bangladesh confirmed its first batch of coronavirus cases. Also read: Patient with suspected coronavirus escapes from Mengaluru hospital Three people, two of whom had recently returned from Italy, tested positive for Covid-19 as per official authorities. Director of the Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) Meerjady Sabrina Flora told Dhaka Tribune that two of the three infected, all aged between 20 and 35, are men while the third is a woman. Also read: The long-term political fallout of Coronavirus Three other people, who were in close contact with the infected trio, have also been quarantined. For the past few days, IEDCR has been emphasising cautiousness and improvement of personal hygiene, Flora said. × The government further urged that Bangladeshis who are returning from six countries, including China, Italy, South Korea, Singapore, Iran and Thailand, to remain in self-quarantine for 14 days. Passengers arriving from these countries are being screened through thermal scanners at the airport, said Health Officer at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Mohammad Shahriar Sazzad, adding that they are provided with health declaration forms where they give health-related information. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also urged the people not to be worried over coronavirus as the country was capable enough to tackle this disease. So far, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 107,000 people have been affected by coronavirus in at least 100 countries around the world, since the virus spread from China`s Wuhan city at the end of December last year.

PM Modi's Dhaka trip cancelled after Bangladesh reports 3 coronavirus cases

As Three more positive cases of coronavirus were reported from India today, the total number of COVID-19 patients in the country went up to 42.

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Domestic stock market indices on Monday continued its bear run with the BSE Sensex plunging over 24,00 points.

The plunge in the equity market can be attributed to a similar trend in global markets on persistent fears of the economic impact of the coronavirus epidemic.

At 1:30 pm, the S&amp;P BSE Sensex was down over 2,406.02 points, or 6.40 per cent, at 35,170.60 levels. The NSE Nifty too cracked 665.85 points, or 6.06%, to 10,323.60.

ONGC (down 15%), Reliance Industries (down 13%), IndusInd Bank (down over 8.5%), and Tata Steel (down over 7%) were the top laggards in the Sensex pack.

On a net basis, foreign institutional investors sold equities worth Rs 3,594.84 crore, while domestic institutional investors bought shares worth Rs 2,543.78 crore on Friday, data available with stock exchanges showed.

Reliance Industries Limited share price dropped 11% on Monday as crude oil prices plummeted on the back of a planned increase in crude oil output by Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ failed to reach a deal.&nbsp;

Banking shares also slumped to a more than 13-month low as the crisis at Yes Bank Ltd spooked investors and sparked concerns about the broader sector.

Yes Bank, weighed down by an increasing pile of bad debt, had struggled for months to raise the capital it needs to stay above regulatory requirements, without any success.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) took control of Yes Bank last Thursday, imposing limits on withdrawals to protect investors and saying it would work on a revival plan. Yes Bank’s shares plummetted 56% the following day, leading to a rush by depositors to withdraw funds from the bank.

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Domestic stock market indices on Monday continued its bear run with the BSE Sensex plunging over 24,00 points. The plunge in the equity market can be attributed to a similar trend in global markets on persistent fears of the economic impact of the coronavirus epidemic.

Domestic stock market indices on Monday continued its bear run with the BSE Sensex plunging over 24,00 points. The plunge in the equity market can be attributed to a similar trend in global markets on persistent fears of the economic impact of the coronavirus epidemic. At 1:30 pm, the S&P BSE Sensex was down over 2,406.02 points, or 6.40 per cent, at 35,170.60 levels. The NSE Nifty too cracked 665.85 points, or 6.06%, to 10,323.60. ONGC (down 15%), Reliance Industries (down 13%), IndusInd Bank (down over 8.5%), and Tata Steel (down over 7%) were the top laggards in the Sensex pack. On a net basis, foreign institutional investors sold equities worth Rs 3,594.84 crore, while domestic institutional investors bought shares worth Rs 2,543.78 crore on Friday, data available with stock exchanges showed. Reliance Industries Limited share price dropped 11% on Monday as crude oil prices plummeted on the back of a planned increase in crude oil output by Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ failed to reach a deal. Banking shares also slumped to a more than 13-month low as the crisis at Yes Bank Ltd spooked investors and sparked concerns about the broader sector. Yes Bank, weighed down by an increasing pile of bad debt, had struggled for months to raise the capital it needs to stay above regulatory requirements, without any success. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) took control of Yes Bank last Thursday, imposing limits on withdrawals to protect investors and saying it would work on a revival plan. Yes Bank’s shares plummetted 56% the following day, leading to a rush by depositors to withdraw funds from the bank. (With inputs from agencies)

Sensex plummets 2,400 points, Nifty plunges below 10,400

Allahabad High Court on Monday ordered to remove the hoardings put up by Uttar Pradesh government, with names, addresses and photos of those who were accused of violence during protests against Citizenship Amendment Act.

Earlier, taking suo moto cognizance of public interest litigation on the issue the High Court in an unprecedented sitting on Sunday, a court holiday, termed the act of putting up photos of protesters as "unjust".

Lawyer KK Rai had on Sunday said that the court has observed that the act is an encroachment into a citizen's right to privacy.&nbsp;

On Thursday, the district administration installed hoardings with photographs and addresses of 53 anti-CAA protesters at prominent crossings across the city.

The hoardings included pictures of Shia cleric Maulana Saif Abbas, former IPS officer SR Darapuri and Congress leader Sadaf Jafar, all of whom were named as accused in the violence that swept the state capital on December 19 last year.

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Allahabad High Court on Monday ordered to remove the hoardings put up by Uttar Pradesh government, with names, addresses and photos of those who were accused of violence during protests against Citizenship Amendment Act.

Allahabad High Court on Monday ordered to remove the hoardings put up by Uttar Pradesh government, with names, addresses and photos of those who were accused of violence during protests against Citizenship Amendment Act. Earlier, taking suo moto cognizance of public interest litigation on the issue the High Court in an unprecedented sitting on Sunday, a court holiday, termed the act of putting up photos of protesters as "unjust". Lawyer KK Rai had on Sunday said that the court has observed that the act is an encroachment into a citizen's right to privacy. On Thursday, the district administration installed hoardings with photographs and addresses of 53 anti-CAA protesters at prominent crossings across the city. The hoardings included pictures of Shia cleric Maulana Saif Abbas, former IPS officer SR Darapuri and Congress leader Sadaf Jafar, all of whom were named as accused in the violence that swept the state capital on December 19 last year. (With inputs from ANI)

Immediately remove hoardings naming accused in anti-CAA protests: Allahabad High Court orders UP government

Investors on D-Street have lost more than Rs 6 lakh crore in market capitalisation as both benchmark market equities plunged over six per cent.

Sensex crashes over 2,300 points, biggest single-day fall ever

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during a surprise visit to Srinagar on Monday, met family members of the students who are stuck in Iran amid the coronavirus scare that has gripped more that has 100 countries across the world.

The Union minister, yesterday, said that the screening process of Indian pilgrims stranded in Iran has started and follow up arrangements are being discussed with Iranian authorities to bring them back.

But the parents during a meeting with Jaishankar also urged the Centre to bring back the children studying in Iran. "We are very thankful to him for looking into the matter so keenly.&nbsp; Even we are trying to cooperate with the Government of India. Being a parent it is also very difficult to see our children panicking there. They are discussing bringing back the pilgrim; we want our children to also be evacuated soon."

Iran is among the countries worst-hit by the coronavirus outbreak. Some 194 people have now died after contracting the viral infection there.

Around 40 Indian citizens are stranded at Qom city in Iran. New Delhi has sent a team of doctors to Iran for screening and has established a clinic at Qom.

A parent said, "External Affairs Minister has given us an assurance that he will get our children back from Iran; we have requested him to do it at the earliest. But it will take some time. The minister did not reveal any particular time frame for the evacuation. Our children are in distress as they have been quarantined within the four walls of the dormitory. They do not even have proper access to food and medicines."

Iranian Embassy here has also assured that the Indian citizens with no symptoms of the virus will be transferred to India and those whose medical test results are positive will be hospitalized in one of the advanced special medical centers designated by Iran's Ministry of Health.

Jaishankar will also visit Passport Seva Kendra in Baramulla district of north Kashmir.&nbsp;

 
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during a surprise visit to Srinagar on Monday, met family members of the students who are stuck in Iran amid the coronavirus scare that has gripped more that has 100 countries across the world.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, during a surprise visit to Srinagar on Monday, met family members of the students who are stuck in Iran amid the coronavirus scare that has gripped more that has 100 countries across the world. The Union minister, yesterday, said that the screening process of Indian pilgrims stranded in Iran has started and follow up arrangements are being discussed with Iranian authorities to bring them back. But the parents during a meeting with Jaishankar also urged the Centre to bring back the children studying in Iran. "We are very thankful to him for looking into the matter so keenly. Even we are trying to cooperate with the Government of India. Being a parent it is also very difficult to see our children panicking there. They are discussing bringing back the pilgrim; we want our children to also be evacuated soon." Iran is among the countries worst-hit by the coronavirus outbreak. Some 194 people have now died after contracting the viral infection there. Around 40 Indian citizens are stranded at Qom city in Iran. New Delhi has sent a team of doctors to Iran for screening and has established a clinic at Qom. A parent said, "External Affairs Minister has given us an assurance that he will get our children back from Iran; we have requested him to do it at the earliest. But it will take some time. The minister did not reveal any particular time frame for the evacuation. Our children are in distress as they have been quarantined within the four walls of the dormitory. They do not even have proper access to food and medicines." Iranian Embassy here has also assured that the Indian citizens with no symptoms of the virus will be transferred to India and those whose medical test results are positive will be hospitalized in one of the advanced special medical centers designated by Iran's Ministry of Health. Jaishankar will also visit Passport Seva Kendra in Baramulla district of north Kashmir.

Will 'get them back at earliest': Jaishankar assures families of Indians stuck in Iran

Coronavirus in India: What we know so far

This development happens a day after three coronavirus cases were confirmed in Bangladesh resulting in the Bangladeshi government calling off the centenary celebrations of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman's(father of Bangladesh) birth.

PM Modi could cancel his Dhaka visit amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Two terrorists have been killed in the encounter between security forces and terrorists in Khajpura Reban area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district today.&nbsp;

The encounter started when a joint team of the Army and the police’s special operation group had started a cordon and search operation in the area early in the morning.

During the operation, weapons and war-like stores were also recovered.

Acting on a specific input a team of security personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Army cordoned off the area in the night.&nbsp;

As the security forces zeroed on the house, where the terrorists were holed up, the terrorists opened fire triggering the encounter.

Two terrorists have been killed in the encounter between security forces and terrorists in Khajpura Reban area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district today. The encounter started when a joint team of the Army and the police’s special operation group had started a cordon and search operation in the area early in the morning.

Two terrorists have been killed in the encounter between security forces and terrorists in Khajpura Reban area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district today. The encounter started when a joint team of the Army and the police’s special operation group had started a cordon and search operation in the area early in the morning. During the operation, weapons and war-like stores were also recovered. Acting on a specific input a team of security personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Army cordoned off the area in the night. As the security forces zeroed on the house, where the terrorists were holed up, the terrorists opened fire triggering the encounter.

Two terrorists killed in J&K's Shopian district by security forces

The CBI carried out searches at seven locations on Monday in connection with the Yes Bank scam pertaining to the Rs 600 crore alleged bribe to the family of its co-founder Rana Kapoor by DHFL, officials said.

Teams of CBI officers are carrying out operations at the residence and official premises of the accused in Mumbai, they said.

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The agency has alleged that Kapoor, 62, entered into a criminal conspiracy with Kapil Wadhawan, DHFL promoter, for extending financial assistance to DHFL through Yes Bank in return for substantial undue benefits to himself and his family members through companies held by them, they said.

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According to the CBI FIR, the scam started taking shape between April and June, 2018 when Yes Bank invested Rs 3,700 crore in short-term debentures of the scam-hit Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL).

In return, Wadhawan allegedly "paid kickback of Rs 600 crore" to Kapoor and family members in the form of loan to DoIT Urban Ventures (India) Pvt Ltd, they said.

The CBI carried out searches at seven locations on Monday in connection with the Yes Bank scam pertaining to the Rs 600 crore alleged bribe to the family of its co-founder Rana Kapoor by DHFL, officials said.

The CBI carried out searches at seven locations on Monday in connection with the Yes Bank scam pertaining to the Rs 600 crore alleged bribe to the family of its co-founder Rana Kapoor by DHFL, officials said. Teams of CBI officers are carrying out operations at the residence and official premises of the accused in Mumbai, they said. Also read: Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor sent in ED custody till March 11 The agency has alleged that Kapoor, 62, entered into a criminal conspiracy with Kapil Wadhawan, DHFL promoter, for extending financial assistance to DHFL through Yes Bank in return for substantial undue benefits to himself and his family members through companies held by them, they said. Also read: Enforcement Directorate arrests Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor under money laundering charges According to the CBI FIR, the scam started taking shape between April and June, 2018 when Yes Bank invested Rs 3,700 crore in short-term debentures of the scam-hit Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL). In return, Wadhawan allegedly "paid kickback of Rs 600 crore" to Kapoor and family members in the form of loan to DoIT Urban Ventures (India) Pvt Ltd, they said.

Yes Bank scam: CBI carries out searches at 7 locations

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived on a surprise visit to Kashmir on Monday, officials said.

They said the Union minister will visit the Srinagar Passport Office located on the banks of the famous Dal Lake in Boulevard area of the city.

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Jaishankar will also visit Passport Seva Kendra in Baramulla district of north Kashmir, the officials said.

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While the main purpose of the minister's visit is not yet known, there is speculation that he might meet families of the students stranded in Iran.

The parents have been appealing the government to lift the students from Iran due to coronavirus scare.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived on a surprise visit to Kashmir on Monday, officials said. They said the Union minister will visit the Srinagar Passport Office located on the banks of the famous Dal Lake in Boulevard area of the city.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived on a surprise visit to Kashmir on Monday, officials said. They said the Union minister will visit the Srinagar Passport Office located on the banks of the famous Dal Lake in Boulevard area of the city. Also Read: S Jaishankar to visit Maldives for Indian Ocean Conference Jaishankar will also visit Passport Seva Kendra in Baramulla district of north Kashmir, the officials said. Also Read: S Jaishankar to pay two-day visit to Nepal from August 21 While the main purpose of the minister's visit is not yet known, there is speculation that he might meet families of the students stranded in Iran. The parents have been appealing the government to lift the students from Iran due to coronavirus scare.

EAM Jaishankar arrives on surprise visit to Kashmir

The Centre on Monday confirmed that 43 cases of novel coronavirus infection have been reported in India so far.

Four new cases of COVID-19 have been reported since Sunday- one each from Kerala, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu.

Sanjeeva Kumar, Special Secretary, Union Health Ministry said no deaths have been reported yet.

"The new cases include one from Delhi with travel history to Italy, one from Jammu with travel history in Iran and one from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh who was infected by six persons who were found positive in Agra. The UP patient was found through contact tracing", Kumar said.

A patient from Jammu tested positive on Monday for coronavirus, making her the first confirmed case in Jammu and Kashmir. She along with another patient are undergoing treatment at the isolation ward of the Government Medical College (GMC) hospital in Jammu.

A 3-year-old boy, who had travelled to Italy with his parents and returned to Kerala , tested positive in Kerala is being monitored and is under treatment at the Ernakulam Medical college.

Five cases were reported from Pathanamthitta district in Kerala on Sunday and now the total number of active coronavirus cases in the state has risen to six.

Three cases from Kerala reported in January have been discharged.

"Yesterday we reported five cases from Kerala. We are doing contact tracing for Kerala patients," Kumar said.

The five cases from Kerala reported yesterday are three of a family with travel history to Italy and two of their relatives who came in contact with them.

The family is reported to have visited relatives and attended few functions and their contacts are being traced, Kumar said.

One fresh case each from Delhi and Uttar Pradesh have also been reported, the health secretary and the spokesperson for COVID-19 said.

The Health Special Secretary also clarified that the patient from Murshidabad, West Bengal tested negative for COVID-19 and hence, so far no death has been reported due to COVID-19 in the country.

"We are taking immediate steps to contain the spread of the disease," he added.

According to official estimates, till Monday 43 samples have tested positive out of the 3,003 samples tested for COVID-19 with 2,694 samples having returned negative results.

So far 8,74,708 international passengers from 8,255 flights at different airports have been screened;177 of them have been hospitalised and 33,599 passengers are under observation. 21,867 passengers have completed their observation period.

As many as 52 laboratories are now operational across the country for testing the COVID-19 virus. An additional 57 laboratories have been provided with Viral Transport Media and swabs for sample collection.

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan is continuously monitoring and reviewing the status, actions taken and future preparedness of states.

Also, Secretary of the HFW ministry is reviewing the situation with States and Union Territories on a regular basis.

In order to spread awareness, a special COVID-19 mobile phone caller tune was launched by all telecom operators with basic infection prevention messages played when a caller dials-out. Over 117.2 crore subscribers of BSNL, MTNL Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone-Idea are being progressively reached out to through SMSs and Call Backs.&nbsp; 
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The Centre on Monday confirmed that 43 cases of novel coronavirus infection have been reported in India so far. Four new cases of COVID-19 have been reported since Sunday- one each from Kerala, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu.

The Centre on Monday confirmed that 43 cases of novel coronavirus infection have been reported in India so far. Four new cases of COVID-19 have been reported since Sunday- one each from Kerala, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu. Sanjeeva Kumar, Special Secretary, Union Health Ministry said no deaths have been reported yet. "The new cases include one from Delhi with travel history to Italy, one from Jammu with travel history in Iran and one from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh who was infected by six persons who were found positive in Agra. The UP patient was found through contact tracing", Kumar said. A patient from Jammu tested positive on Monday for coronavirus, making her the first confirmed case in Jammu and Kashmir. She along with another patient are undergoing treatment at the isolation ward of the Government Medical College (GMC) hospital in Jammu. A 3-year-old boy, who had travelled to Italy with his parents and returned to Kerala , tested positive in Kerala is being monitored and is under treatment at the Ernakulam Medical college. Five cases were reported from Pathanamthitta district in Kerala on Sunday and now the total number of active coronavirus cases in the state has risen to six. Three cases from Kerala reported in January have been discharged. "Yesterday we reported five cases from Kerala. We are doing contact tracing for Kerala patients," Kumar said. The five cases from Kerala reported yesterday are three of a family with travel history to Italy and two of their relatives who came in contact with them. The family is reported to have visited relatives and attended few functions and their contacts are being traced, Kumar said. One fresh case each from Delhi and Uttar Pradesh have also been reported, the health secretary and the spokesperson for COVID-19 said. The Health Special Secretary also clarified that the patient from Murshidabad, West Bengal tested negative for COVID-19 and hence, so far no death has been reported due to COVID-19 in the country. "We are taking immediate steps to contain the spread of the disease," he added. According to official estimates, till Monday 43 samples have tested positive out of the 3,003 samples tested for COVID-19 with 2,694 samples having returned negative results. So far 8,74,708 international passengers from 8,255 flights at different airports have been screened;177 of them have been hospitalised and 33,599 passengers are under observation. 21,867 passengers have completed their observation period. As many as 52 laboratories are now operational across the country for testing the COVID-19 virus. An additional 57 laboratories have been provided with Viral Transport Media and swabs for sample collection. Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Harsh Vardhan is continuously monitoring and reviewing the status, actions taken and future preparedness of states. Also, Secretary of the HFW ministry is reviewing the situation with States and Union Territories on a regular basis. In order to spread awareness, a special COVID-19 mobile phone caller tune was launched by all telecom operators with basic infection prevention messages played when a caller dials-out. Over 117.2 crore subscribers of BSNL, MTNL Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone-Idea are being progressively reached out to through SMSs and Call Backs.

COVID-19: Number of confirmed cases soar to 43; new cases from UP, Delhi, Jammu, Kerala

Patient with suspected coronavirus escapes from Mengaluru hospital A patient, who was admitted to the Wenlock hospital of the city for suspected Coronavirus infection has escaped from the hospital.

Patient with suspected coronavirus escapes from Mengaluru hospital

3 new cases reported, India now has 42 COVID-19 patients | WION News | World News As Three more positive cases of coronavirus were reported from India today, the total number of COVID-19 patients in the country went up to 42.

3 new cases reported, India now has 42 COVID-19 patients

After Pushpam Priya Choudhary declared herself as Chief Ministerial candidate for the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections, former Janata Dal (United) MLC Vinod Choudhary clarified that the party is not supporting her decision as she is challenging the top leadership.

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It is her decision to declare herself as the "Chief Ministerial candidate" and she is educated enough to decide for herself," Vinod Chaudhary told reporters here.

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When asked about the support from the party, Chaudhary said, "Why will the party support me. They have no right to support. My daughter is challenging the top leaders of the party."

Pushpam Priya Choudhary, daughter of Vinod Chaudhary had on Sunday declared herself as the "Chief Ministerial candidate" for the Assembly elections in Bihar.

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Priya, who belongs to Darbhanga but lives in London, announced the same in full-page advertisements that appeared in several Hindi and English newspapers in Bihar on Sunday.

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Priya mentioned herself as the president of plurals and the CM candidate in the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections. Currently, Bihar is ruled by the BJP-JDU-LJP coalition headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.&nbsp;

After Pushpam Priya Choudhary declared herself as Chief Ministerial candidate for the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections, former Janata Dal (United) MLC Vinod Choudhary clarified that the party is not supporting her decision as she is challenging the top leadership.

After Pushpam Priya Choudhary declared herself as Chief Ministerial candidate for the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections, former Janata Dal (United) MLC Vinod Choudhary clarified that the party is not supporting her decision as she is challenging the top leadership. Also read: London-based woman declares herself 'CM candidate' for Bihar Assembly polls It is her decision to declare herself as the "Chief Ministerial candidate" and she is educated enough to decide for herself," Vinod Chaudhary told reporters here. Also read: Why Nitish Kumar's JD(U) expelled Prashant Kishor and Pavan Varma When asked about the support from the party, Chaudhary said, "Why will the party support me. They have no right to support. My daughter is challenging the top leaders of the party." Pushpam Priya Choudhary, daughter of Vinod Chaudhary had on Sunday declared herself as the "Chief Ministerial candidate" for the Assembly elections in Bihar. Also read: Lok Sabha election result 2019: In a first, Lalu Prasad Yadav led-RJD draw a blank in Bihar Priya, who belongs to Darbhanga but lives in London, announced the same in full-page advertisements that appeared in several Hindi and English newspapers in Bihar on Sunday. A poster of Janata Dal (United) leader Vinod Choudhary's daughter Pushpam Priya Choudhary declaring her as 'CM Candidate #Bihar 2020' put up in Patna. https://t.co/GQ43EVhXUm pic.twitter.com/n8qlUqNyUB — ANI (@ANI) March 9, 2020 × Priya mentioned herself as the president of plurals and the CM candidate in the 2020 Bihar Assembly elections. Currently, Bihar is ruled by the BJP-JDU-LJP coalition headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

JDU not supporting my daughter as she is challenging top leaders, says Vinod Chaudhary

Allaying concerns raised by many after Yes Bank fiasco, the Reserve Bank on Sunday reiterated that depositors' money is safe and it is closely monitoring all banks.

The RBI further said that concerns about the safety of deposits in banks are based on a flawed analysis.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/yes-bank-founder-rana-kapoor-sent-in-ed-custody-till-march-11-285078">Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor sent in ED custody till March 11</a>

"Concern has been raised in certain sections of media about the safety of deposits of certain banks. This concern is based on analysis which is flawed. Solvency of banks is internationally based on Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets (CRAR) and not on market cap," the central bank said in a tweet.

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A day after imposing a 30-day moratorium on Yes Bank and capping withdrawal limit at Rs 50,000, the RBI on Friday evening had issued a draft reconstruction scheme for the private sector lender.

As per the RBI's draft reconstruction scheme, State Bank of India will pick up 49 per cent stake in the crisis-ridden Yes Bank under a government-approved bailout plan.

Allaying concerns raised by many after Yes Bank fiasco, the Reserve Bank on Sunday reiterated that depositors' money is safe and it is closely monitoring all banks.

Allaying concerns raised by many after Yes Bank fiasco, the Reserve Bank on Sunday reiterated that depositors' money is safe and it is closely monitoring all banks. The RBI further said that concerns about the safety of deposits in banks are based on a flawed analysis. Also read: Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor sent in ED custody till March 11 "Concern has been raised in certain sections of media about the safety of deposits of certain banks. This concern is based on analysis which is flawed. Solvency of banks is internationally based on Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets (CRAR) and not on market cap," the central bank said in a tweet. Concern has been raised in certain sections of media about safety of deposits of certain banks. This concern is based on analysis which is flawed. Solvency of banks is internationally based on Capital to Risk Weighted Assets (CRAR) and not on market cap. (1/2) — ReserveBankOfIndia (@RBI) March 8, 2020 × "RBI closely monitors all the banks and hereby assures all depositors that there is no such concern of the safety of their deposits in any bank," its second tweet said. RBI closely monitors all the banks and hereby assures all depositors that there is no such concern of safety of their deposits in any bank. (2/2) — ReserveBankOfIndia (@RBI) March 8, 2020 × Earlier, echoing similar sentiments, Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy Subramanian said Indian banks are well capitalised and there is no reason to worry, adding that it is a wrong method to assess a lender's health based on the ratio of deposit to m-cap (market capitalisation). "What I want to emphatically state that the m-cap ratio is a totally incorrect metric for assessing the safety of the banks. No banking sector expert or banking regulator uses this measure," Subramanian said. Watch: × A day after imposing a 30-day moratorium on Yes Bank and capping withdrawal limit at Rs 50,000, the RBI on Friday evening had issued a draft reconstruction scheme for the private sector lender. As per the RBI's draft reconstruction scheme, State Bank of India will pick up 49 per cent stake in the crisis-ridden Yes Bank under a government-approved bailout plan.

RBI reiterates depositors' money safe in banks; concerns based on 'flawed' analysis

In fresh coronavirus cases in Kerala, five people in Kerala have tested positive for COVID-19, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 39, according to media reports.&nbsp;

Yesterday <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/three-more-coronavirus-cases-detected-in-india-two-in-ladakh-one-in-tamil-nadu-284950">two people in the Union Territory of Ladakh and one person in the state of Tamil Nadu</a> are the latest to have contracted the virus.

The two patients in Ladakh have a travel history to Iran and the one in Tamil Nadu had recently travelled to the west Asian nation of Oman.&nbsp;

Ladakh and Tamil Nadu are at the northernmost and southernmost tip of India. This shows the geographic extent to which the virus has now spread in India.&nbsp;

The cases include 16 foreign nationals and 3 students in Kerala who have already been cured. Prime minister Narendra Modi today held a meeting with the health officials to review the current situation.

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-pm-modi-asks-people-to-practice-namaste-over-handshake-284890">PM Modi asks people to practice Namaste over handshake</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Indian health authorities have stepped up measures to control the spread of the virus.

The government has issued a fresh travel advisory for its citizens. People have been advised to refrain from travelling to China, Iran, South Korea, Italy and Japan.

All international passengers entering into India are required to furnish a declaration form to health and immigration officials. They are also required to undergo universal health screening at the designated health counters.

Thermal screening is already in place at 21 airports and over 70 seaports. 
At the airport in national capital Delhi, there is also a proposal to have a separate conveyor belt for baggage coming from the impacted countries.

Also read : <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-pm-modi-asks-people-to-practice-namaste-over-handshake-284890">PM Modi asks people to practice Namaste over handshake</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

The union health ministry has now made 52 labs functional for testing the samples. While 57 labs have been designated for helping in sample collection for diagnosis and detection of the virus.

The daily beating retreat ceremony at India Pakistan's Attari-Wagah border has been indefinitely suspended.

In the southern state of Karnataka, biometric attendance has been temporarily suspended in government offices to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. While in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir 2 suspect cases have increased the fears.

Given this, all schools up to the primary level have been shut in 4 districts of Jammu and Kashmir till march 31.In a unique bid to raise awareness about the virus. The central government is reaching out to people through caller tunes on their phones.

The specially made caller tunes carry preventive messages for people... Like washing hands at regular intervals and maintain distance from those with symptoms.

In fresh coronavirus cases in Kerala, five people in Kerala have tested positive for COVID-19, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 39, according to media reports.

In fresh coronavirus cases in Kerala, five people in Kerala have tested positive for COVID-19, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 39, according to media reports. Yesterday two people in the Union Territory of Ladakh and one person in the state of Tamil Nadu are the latest to have contracted the virus. The two patients in Ladakh have a travel history to Iran and the one in Tamil Nadu had recently travelled to the west Asian nation of Oman. Ladakh and Tamil Nadu are at the northernmost and southernmost tip of India. This shows the geographic extent to which the virus has now spread in India. The cases include 16 foreign nationals and 3 students in Kerala who have already been cured. Prime minister Narendra Modi today held a meeting with the health officials to review the current situation. Also Read: PM Modi asks people to practice Namaste over handshake The Indian health authorities have stepped up measures to control the spread of the virus. The government has issued a fresh travel advisory for its citizens. People have been advised to refrain from travelling to China, Iran, South Korea, Italy and Japan. All international passengers entering into India are required to furnish a declaration form to health and immigration officials. They are also required to undergo universal health screening at the designated health counters. Thermal screening is already in place at 21 airports and over 70 seaports. At the airport in national capital Delhi, there is also a proposal to have a separate conveyor belt for baggage coming from the impacted countries. Also read : PM Modi asks people to practice Namaste over handshake The union health ministry has now made 52 labs functional for testing the samples. While 57 labs have been designated for helping in sample collection for diagnosis and detection of the virus. The daily beating retreat ceremony at India Pakistan's Attari-Wagah border has been indefinitely suspended. In the southern state of Karnataka, biometric attendance has been temporarily suspended in government offices to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. While in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir 2 suspect cases have increased the fears. Given this, all schools up to the primary level have been shut in 4 districts of Jammu and Kashmir till march 31.In a unique bid to raise awareness about the virus. The central government is reaching out to people through caller tunes on their phones. The specially made caller tunes carry preventive messages for people... Like washing hands at regular intervals and maintain distance from those with symptoms.

Coronavirus in India: Five new cases of COVID-19 in Kerala, total confirmed cases in India now 39

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