Headache session begins for UPA

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

Poll jolt putting Congress to test against allies and Opposition as Budget Session begins today is the front page news in most newspapers this morning. "Big-ticket reforms on hold for a 'safe' budget session", reads a Hindustan Times headline. "Headache session begins for UPA", says is a headline in the Pioneer.

"Flying in India set to become more expensive", writes the Times of India in an exclusive story. The paper says that a steep increase in airport charges and carbon emission tax, and a jump in the jet fuel prices is likely to drive fares up by 20 to 30 per cent in the next two months.

The Financial Express writes about the Power Ministry expecting long, dark hours ahead. According to the paper India's capacity addition has been far below largest, and the dismal performance is expected to continue in the 12th Plan beginning next month.

Living with loss, one year later, Japan remembers its Tsunami victims. The Indian Express, Times of India and most other papers have photographs of people lighting candles in memory of victims of last year's Tsunami in Japan.

"World Cup Indo-Pak semifinal at Mohali was 'fixed'", writes the Tribune in a shocking front page story. According to the paper Indian bookkeepers with the help of a Hollywood actress, fixed the results of county matches. The Asian Age and the Hindu say that the ICC is investigating the claim of the Indian bookies using a honey trap for cricketers.

And Finally, the Prime Minister's Office expanded its presence in the social media circuit by making its debut on the popular video sharing websites, You Tube. The move is a part of the UPA Government's new-found zeal to connect with the country's plugged-in generation. Hindustan Times, the Asian Age, and the Indian Express have reported this story.