India Suspends Domestic Flights, Racist Attacks Continue On NE + More Top News

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In a massive decision, the government has decided to suspend all passenger flights starting March 25. The decision has been taken in the wake of deadly coronavirus pandemic which has killed thousands of people globally. Read more

Here's more top news of the day:

1) Manipuri Girl Spat On By Delhi Man Who Called Her ¡®Corona¡¯ & Fled In Yet Another Shameless Racist Incident

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With the spread of the deadly coronavirus pandemic across the world, racism has found a platform too. There have been several incidents where people from across the world are calling names to the Chinese people and even termed the coronavirus as the ¡°Chinese virus¡±. Read more

2) Stock Market Crashes As Coronavirus Worries Escalate, Rupee Hits Record Low Of 76.06 Against Dollar

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Indian markets continue their bearish slide as stocks plunged over 9 per cent on Monday in early trade, as the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic sent major states including the country's capital into a lockdown amid increasing fears that this outbreak could bring world economies to a grinding halt. Read more

3) Faith Vs Coronavirus - Delhi Gurdwara Committee Offers Majnu Ka Tilla Gurdwara To Set Up Quarantine Facility

The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee has offered the 'Serai' (inn) at the Gurdwara Majnu Ka Tilla to set up isolation wards and quarantine facilities to treat those affected by coronavirus. Read more

4) AirAsia Pilot Exits From Cockpit Window After 1st Row Passengers Are Suspected For Coronavirus

Pilots of an AirAsia Pune-Delhi flight opted to exit via the secondary gate after some passengers suspected of being infected with coronavirus were in the first row. They later tested negative. Read more

5) Hotels & Govt Accomodations In Kashmir Have Turned Into Quarantine Facilities For Coronavirus Patients

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In the latest development, the district administration has decided to use hotels and government owned accommodations as quarantine facilities for the people arriving in Kashmir from other parts of the country and foreign nations. Read more