Amit Shah accuses CM Mamata of blocking NIA probe, says Saradha scam money used in Burdwan blast

Amit Shah accuses CM Mamata of blocking NIA probe, says Saradha scam money used in Burdwan blast

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Home Minister Rajnath Singh's innaugural address at the Police Chiefs' conference in Guwahati is prominently noticed in all the papers. "Rajnath slams Pak state actors" reads the lead in the Hindu. The Times of India quotes him as saying "Not taking Al Qaida threats lightly".
The National Investigation Agency or NIA taking custody of Arif Majeed who returned home to India after having joined the militant organisation Islamic State or IS gets wide attention. "IS sent off Mumbai man, paid him 2000 dollars; NIA smells a conspiracy" reports the Hindustan Times.
All the papers take note of the daring daylight robbery in which two motorcycle borne men stole 1.5 crore rupees from a cash van parked next to an ATM kiosk in north Delhi. "Robbers kill guard of cash van, loot 1.5 crore in Delhi" writes the Tribune. The Hindu reports "Police probing insider role in cash van robbery".
In October, the NIA had declared the Simulia Madrasa a centre for terror network following the Burdwan blast in Bengal. The Indian Express, in a special front page story reports, "No gun, not a grain of explosive found at Simulia 'jihadi training ground'.
The Tribune informs us that unable to check the rising incidence of murders and robberies in trains, the government has come up with a proposal to install CCTV cameras in train compartments notwithstanding privacy issues.
Reports that Income Tax sleuths had found a crucial diary during raids at NOIDA Chief Engineer Yadav Singh's house are causing ripples in some quarters reports the Times of India as it writes "UP babus, netas panic as IT sleuths find diary".
In some worrying news, the Hindustan Times cites a CAG report tabled in Parliament to say that 253 new species of wildlife have been added to the list of endangered species. 

Islamic State ‘recruit’ sent to NIA custody till December 8

Islamic State ‘recruit’ sent to NIA custody till December 8

 TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS


Bombay student-turned Islamic State militant, Areeb Majeed, who was flown home under NIA escort from Istanbul yesterday morning, receives prominence in today's Press. The Asian Age reports that his return was made possible after he contacted his father from Turkey, where he had fled to escape the violence, and pleaded to be brought back. He is being questioned by counter-terror investigation agencies.
Hindustan Times reports that the Prime Minister has called a meeting of all Chief Ministers and Chief Secretaries on Dec 7,  to discuss the framework of the proposed Policy Commission or  'Niti Aayog', a new body that will replace the scrapped Planning Commission.
"Rupees 26 crore spent to arrest Rampal", headlines The Statesman. The massive police operation to arrest the controversial Godman Rampal from his Satlok Ashram in Barwala in Hisar district - cost the exchequer over 26.61 crore rupees.
India's economy grew at a slower 5.3% during July to September,  compared with the previous quarter's 5.7%. Business Standard writes the fall was primarily due to slow growth in the manufacturing sector.
In order to check bogus voting, the Election Commission has decided to use a persons 12-digit biometric-based Aadhar number,  while updating electoral rolls across India, for online authentication of votes - reports Hindustan Times.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar indicated in the Rajya Sabha yesterday that the government may introduce a module of compulsory military training at the college level on a pilot basis, in some districts of the country - writes The Indian Express.
And finally, to conclude Press Review - The Times of India writes that 20 Income Tax raids on the Chief Engineer of the Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway, Yadav Singh, have yielded 12 crore in cash and 2 kilos of diamond jewellery in a car, plus 13 lockers have been sealed. The paper questions "hunting for black money abroad? Here's 12 crore in an SUV".

Telangana unveils new industrial policy framework | Business Standard News

Telangana unveils new industrial policy framework | Business Standard News

IPL spot-fixing: Chennai Super Kings should be disqualified, observes SC

IPL spot-fixing: Chennai Super Kings should be disqualified, observes SC

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The SAARC Summit and the black money debate are the lead in newspapers today.
"Pak blocks SAARC move for greater connectivity" headlines the Asian Age, also quoting Pakistan as saying, "Structured talks unlikely soon".
The Hindustan Times reports, "Pak blocks deals, Modi says will do it, with or without you".
The Indian Express terms the debate on black money in Parliament as "A reversal of roles : Congress speaks like BJP, BJP like Congress".
Financial reforms: RBI had opposed it, UPA was cold, now Pranab pushes it with Modi " in an unusual intervention , leads the Indian Express.
The Hindu and The Asian Age report , Tamil actress Khushboo joining congress , months after leaving DMK.
"Green court bans vehicles older than 15 years in Delhi", "Orders a stop to burning of waste in open ", is the lead headline in The Times of India. The paper also reports, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung suspended six public officials for dirty buildings.  "Sack sweepers if they can't deliver" observes the Delhi High Court, in a reference to the city's invisible army of safai karmacharis, is the report in The Times of India.
"CBI shocker: Badaun girls committed suicide " reports the Hindustan Times , on the CBI conclusion after a five month probe.
"BSF plans laser walls to trip Pak intruders" in places where fencing isn't possible reports The Times of India.
The Asian Age reports a team of doctors successfully separated two month old  conjoined twins who were joined at the abdomen & shared their liver since birth.
And finally, Dainik Bhasker and Hindustan Times report that a tea company in Britain has got a tea taster's tongue insured for nine and a half crore rupees.

Apologise for selling lies, misleading nation: Oppn to govt on black money issue

Apologise for selling lies, misleading nation: Oppn to govt on black money issue

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Record polling in Jammu and Kashmir, the Prime Minister at Kathmandu, Nepal, and former D.U vice chancellor Deepak Pental sent to Tihar, are some of the stories dominating headlines this morning.
"Record polling, Valley votes for azadi from separatists" is the lead headline in the Hindustan Times, adding that voters rule day, 71% polling in J&K, 11% jump in valley, Jharkhand clocks 62% while the Pioneer headlines 'voters befitting reply to ultras'.
"India, Nepal put stamp on closer ties with 9 deals" reports the Pioneer, adding Prime Minister Narendra Modi urges neighbor to draft constitution quickly, inaugurates trauma centre, bus service. On India and Pakistan at SAARC the Hindu reports "Nepal makes bid for Modi Sharif meet". While the Times of India headlines "No Indo-Pak talks as Modi rebuffs Sharif."
Referring to the Hindalco case, the Indian Express headlines 'UPA coal official admitted: government went out of its way to accommodate Hindalco'. The paper also writes that the special court ask the CBI as to why it did'nt question the ex - PM.
"Opposition stalls Lok Sabha over black money" states the Tribune while the Asian Age writes "Rajya Sabha clears bill on Labour reform, left walks out".
DOPT issues order to remove Special Protection Group chief Durga Prasad, informs The Asian Age.
Former Delhi University vice chancellor Deepak Pental was forced to spend a few hours in Tihar Jail on Tuesday after a lower court remanded him in judicial custody on complaints of plagiarism, reports The Hindu.
The Asian Age, The Hindu, and the Hindustan Times carry photographs on their front pages of protests erupting over Ferguson verdict. Darren Wilson a white police officer was not indicted by a grand jury for shooting to death an African - American teenager Michael Brown.

Ferguson Grand Jury Faced Mass of Evidence, Much of it Conflicting

Ferguson Grand Jury Faced Mass of Evidence, Much of it Conflicting

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The Supreme Court's observations on the cricket board chief N Srinivasan as it examines the Justice Mudgal Committee report on match fixing in IPL cricket matches dominate front page headlines. "Don't presume you've got clean chit, SC tells Srini" reports the Hindustan Times. The Asain Age writes "SC slams Srini for conflict of interest".
Ahead of the 18th SAARC summit which gets underway in Kathmandu tomorrow, there is intense speculation in the press about the possibility of a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Highlighting External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's comments on the issue, the Pioneer wrties " Wait till tomorrow: Swaraj on possible Modi-Sharif meeting". The Indian Express draws attention to China's manouvering as it reports "China pushes Nepal in bid to enter SAARC".
TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee leading a procession on the streets of Kolkata in the wake of the recent arrests in connection with Saradha chit fund scam is widely noticed. "Mamata dares Center to arrest her" reports the Hindu while the Statesman quotes her as saying "Not scared of Centre's intimidatory tactic".
The RTI filed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s wife Jashodaben Modi is prominently noticed in the press. "PM's wife files RTI plea: What services, security am I entitled to" reads the Indian Express headline.
The press takes a keen interest in a meeting HRD Minister Smriti Irani is said to have had with an astrologer in Kaori village in Rajasthan. The Pioneer reports the astrologer as having said "Smriti will become President". The Hindustan Times writes "Irani dismisses reports that she visited astrologer".
In economic news, the Hindustan Times informs us that the State Bank of India is all set to launch a Shariah compliant mutual fund next month for the country's estimated 170 million Muslim population.
While language debates rage on in the country, the Indian Express writes "In Japan, local students flock to Indian schools to learn English".

You are killing the game of cricket: SC to BCCI | Business Standard News

You are killing the game of cricket: SC to BCCI | Business Standard News

 TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS:-

The Pope confirming Saint hood on 2 Indians - father Kuriakose Chavara and Sister Euphrasia, defense Minister Manohar Parrikar emphasizing a zero tolerance policy on errors to avoid Security breaches in India's  coastal security and HRD Minister Smriti Irani saying Sanskrit won't be made compulsory in schools are some lead stories in papers today.

"Smriti wilts under German pressure" opines the Mail Today, adding "Dismisses charge that education was being saffronised, says German will continue to be taught as foreign language".

In a special report, the Hindustan Times writes that the PMO has ordered corporate style ethics norms for civil servants, regulators and watchdogs to ensure that their private interests do not affect their performance as public servants.

Quoting Finance Minister Arun Jaitley as saying " Subsidies will leave next generation in debt", the Hindu reports that a reduction of the scope of subsidies currently being provided to the well off, appears to be in the anvil.

And finally in good news for medical progress, The Times of India writes that Scientists, including 2 of Indian Origin have developed new synthetic platlets that mimic and out perform natural platlets at controlling bleeding. According to Researchers at the University of California, this will help in better targeted drug delivery.

I would like to be number one before I retire: Sania Mirza

I would like to be number one before I retire: Sania Mirza

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Obama accepting Modi's invite and Srinjoy Bose's arrest in Saradha Chit Fund case are the lead in the most papers today.
"Obama to be Republic Day guest, Modi says 'friend' coming" is the Hindustan Times headline. The Time of India calls it Modi's diplomatic coup. The Indian Express terms it 'Modiplomacy!''
"Obama opens US borders to more talent from India", writes the Business Standard, saying the US President's immigration reform push seeks to significantly liberalise the visa regime for students, professionals and budding entrepreneurs.
"Didi's key wicket falls to Saradha" quips the Pioneer of Trinamool Congress MP Srinjoy Bose's arrest.
The Hindustan Times highlights Finance Minister Arun Jaitley saying "'Gap in law' keeps government from acting on CBI Chief".
The Asian Age writes, "Government mulls options, may name acting Chief". The Mail Today reports ''CBI No. 2 Additional Director, R. K. Dutta may take over 2G probe.
"Venkaiah to officers : Sweep, clean drains for 8 hours a month" reports the Indian Express, of a new initiative of the Minister of Urban Development, in the cleanliness drive.
"Merit-based civil service will boost growth", the Hindu quotes a Goldman Sachs report, saying, it will take India a decade to reach the Asian average on govenment effectiveness.
The Economic Times reports, Nobel Prize winner, Kailash Satyarthi has helped turn the focus on Child Labour and poverty in cacao plantations, "Ending some bitterness in your chocolate."
And finally, "Mangalyaan on Time's top invention list" reports the Asian Age. The Pioneer quotes Time Magazine, as saying "Nobody gets Mars right on the first try, But on September 24, India did''.

News 'must not stir conflicts'

News 'must not stir conflicts' 

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CBI director Ranjit Sinha removed from the 2G  spectrum case by the Supreme Court for interference, Rampal sent to jail and two Manipuris found dead in South Delhi are some of the stories that receive front page coverage in the news papers today.
The CBI director removed from the 2G spectrum case find prominent place in all the papers. "CBI chief off 2G probe for 'bid to scuttle it' is the lead in The Times of India. "Keep off  2G cases, supreme court tells CBI chief" reports the Hindu adding that Ranjit Sinha 'Attempted  to save' accused.
"Rampal behind bars, far away from his luxury pad" informs the Hindustan Times while the Tribune starts " High Court cancels Rampal's bail, sends him to Jail".
The mysterious death of two Manipuris in South Delhi also finds mention by most papers. 'Manipuri man killed, another found dead' reports the Hindustan Times.
The NDA government has decided to amend the clause concerning the leader of the opposition in the CVC act of 2003 to facilitate the appointment of Lokpal CVC and CBI director. The  phrase leader of opposition will be changed to leader of the largest party in the opposition reports the Pioneer.
The Hindu reports that the supreme court has described a juvenile law that prescribes 'admonition' and 'group counselling' as punishment for even grave and heinous offences as 'far too liberal'.
 "Kotak's' ING Vysya buy to make it No- 4 private bank" headlines the Financial Express.
According to a survey as many as 4.3 crore families in rural India are homeless, with West Bengal leading the table followed by Bihar reports the Times of India.
And finally, we have buses that run on poo power or human waste. The Times of India writes that the UK's first ever bus powered by food and human waste was rolled out in London on Thursday which engineers believe could provide a sustainable way of fuelling public transport and cutting emmissions in polluted towns and cities.

SC removes CBI director Ranjit Sinha from probing 2G case - rediff

SC removes CBI director Ranjit Sinha from probing 2G case - rediff
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"Rampal smoked out of his hideout in late-night swoop", is the Hindustan Times headline, The Times of India Headline says "Baba Black Sheep goes to jail" referring to Sant Rampal's arrest at 9:20 pm last night after a two week long tense stand off.
"Honor killing claims Venky girl, parents held" is a Times of India headline. It reports that the victim Bhavna Yadav was allegedly strangled by her parents and uncle. Most papers have this sad incident on their front pages.
  "Modi's twitter fan base crosses 8 million", is a headline in the Asian Age. The Indian Prime Minister is world's second most popular leader next only to President Barack Obama.
The Hindi paper Hindustan reports of America warning Pakistan over creating any trouble during Kashmir elections cautioning it to keep ISI activities under check.
Govt to amend Lokpal selection process; says the Hindu. This would be to do away with the requirement of quorum in high profile committees to selcet anti-corruption ombudsman and the CBI director.
The Times of India reports of NCP President Sharad Pawar's daughter Supriya Sule expressing displeasure over his unconditional support to the BJP.
The burning of straw stubs by Punjab farmers has been going on despite legislation. Now the government insists on converting it into manure says a Tribune report.
And Finally, Mail Today reports that soon a public park or a school or even a hospital in your locality in north Delhi may be named after your near and dear one but on payment of course. That's a proposal by North Delhi Municipal Commissioner.

Indian Executive Fights Off Kidnapper Carrying AK-47

Indian Executive Fights Off Kidnapper Carrying AK-47

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Newspapers today lead with the polize crackdown on Rampal's ashram, PM's Australia visit and the first suspected Ebola case in India. "Godman's goons fir at cops, 206 hurt in battlefield Hisar", writes the Hindustan Times. "Baba's commandos attack cops, cops attack journalists", reports the Times of India. The Indian Express reveals, women claim ashram uses them as shields, stopped them from leaving.
"With English Vinglish and defense pact, PM wows Oz", highlights the Hindustan Times. "Oz backs India's wish for early Civil Nuclear deal", says the Pioneer. The Hindu writes "PM gifts Ravi of Jhansis' petition to Abbot", originally submitted to the British by Laxmibai's Australian lawyer.
"Amit Shah drops Delhi polls hint, asks BJP to be ready Feb 5th-15th" informs the Hindustan Times.
"PMO got 70 percent more RTI pleas under Modi", reveals the Times of India.
Kendriya Vidyalayas to continue offering German as an additional subject reports the Times of India. The clarification came as schools had started sacking German teachers.
The Indian Express reports, "Faster clearance, tougher penalty is new thrust in environment law".
Hindu Business Line reports "DoT plans two-phase spectrum auctions between February and May".
"9 out of 10 rapists are known to victims, according to police data, highlighting incest rapes", is a story covered by the Express newsline, the Hindustan Times and the Asian Age.
And finally, in a thought provoking report, the Hindustan Times reveals, "Abandoned by kin, educated people make city-shelters their home"!

Tenth of British men 'pay for sex'

Tenth of British men 'pay for sex'

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The Mudgal probe report indicting Meiyappan and Kundra, the Nehru meet, Modi at the Allphones Arena Sydney, the latest on Sant Rampal and Z category security for  Ramdev are some of the stories dominating  headlines this morning.
Referring to the Mudgal probe report, The Pioneer writes "Srini winked at IPL illegalities'.  The report states that the Ex-BCCI chief did'nt fix match but neither took action against guilty player" adds the paper. The Asian Age headline of the story reads 'Srini culpable in IPL scandal'.
On the conference to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, The Hindustan Times says "Nehru brings anti-BJP parties together, Congress plays host".  And the Tribune's headline reach 'Nehru meet: Sonia slams saffron forces'.
'After New York, Modi gig plays to full house in Sydney reads a headline in Hindustan Times, while the Times of India writes, 'In Sydney, Modi wows diaspora, Aussie politicos.'
'Haryana seeks unmanned Aerial vehicles to find murder accused Sant' reports the Pioneer. The Paper writes that the High Court issued fresh non-bailable warrant against Rampal as his supporters whisk him away from ashram.
'Z category for Ramdev, security for UPA Ministers withdrawn' writes the Statesman adding that Ramdevs 'vulnerability to attacks from his opponents' prompted this decision from the Central Government.
'Centre to lower age limit for civil service aspirants " headlines the Hindu, adding that the ' limit will be 29 for SC/ST, 28 for OBC, and 26 for open candidates.'
India is brimming with youth and accounts for a fifth of the worlds youth with 356 million 10-24 years old, this is another story in the Hindu.
'Delhi zoo faces closure threat' as it is evading property tax worth nearly Rs 15 crore reports the Mail Today.
And HRD Minister Smriti Irani is urged by students to bring back the class 10 Board exam reports the Asian Age.

Japan's economy makes surprise fall into recession

Japan's economy makes surprise fall into recession

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The endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's concerns on black money by the leaders of the G 20 countries at Brisbane is the lead in most papers. "India scores, G20 backs Modi on black money : Member countries agree to exchange info, amend global tax rules".
Prime Minister Modi's meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of the G 20 meeting is keenly noticed in the press specially in the backdrop of the government deciding to drop German as a third language in the Kendriya Vidyalayas. "Merkel raises issue of German language in KVs, Modi takes note" reports the Indian Express.
The other development at the G 20 which is highlighted in all the papers is the early departure of Russian President Vladimir Putin. "Putin cites 'need to sleep' leaves G 20 summit early" reports the Times of India. The papers write that this happened amidst strong criticism of Russia's role in the Ukarainian crisis.
Political developments ahead of the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are tracked by most papers. "Mehboob Beg quits National Conference, supports PDP" reports the Tribune. The Times of India quotes the BJP as saying "Will do what Kashmiris want on Article 370".          

Telangana govt to spend Rs 30,000 cr on roads, skyways in Hyd | Business Standard News

T'gana govt to spend Rs 30,000 cr on roads, skyways in Hyd | Business Standard News



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The Supreme Court naming Srinivasan, Meijappan and Kundra in the IPL scam is the lead in most papers today, " Presents proof of betting by Guru, Kundra' says the Times of India. "BCCI AGM put off till January' writes the Asian age, while the Indian Express reports that names of three cricketers were disclosed inadvertently.  Mail Today reveals these names - current Indian  Cricketer Stuart Binny, West Indies T20 specialist Samuel Badree and England batsman Owais Shah.

The Hindustan Times, The Poineer and the Tribune show PM Narendra Modi interacting with students in Brisbane in Australia. "In Oz, Modi takes selfies with students, meets world leaders says the Hindustan Times

'Queensland apologises profusely for Indian map sans PoK' ,reports the Pioneer of the distorted map of India which was displayed during the PM's visit.

Saradha accusued Kunal Gosh attempting suicide in jail is covered by many papers."Survives suicide bid, but how did he get the pills?  asks the Indian Express.

'Bonhomie at Nehru anniversary' ,writes the Hindu as it shows Rajnath Singh and Arun Jaitley greeting congress leaders."Sonia, Rahul adopt villages under Modi scheme ", writes the Indian Express.

Inflation dropping to a 5 years low of 1.77% finds place in many dailies.

The Hindu reports that there's a plan to cut the IAS training period from 2 to 1.5 years. '4 leopards found dead at the Manesar golf course' reports the Times of India.

And finally, there could be hope for paralytics to communicate. A Hindu exclusive, reports of Indian origin professor Rajesh Rao who showed that the brain can signal another to act via internet.

IPL spot-fixing row: Srinivasan, Meiyappan, Kundra named in Mudgal panel report, says SC

IPL spot-fixing row: Srinivasan, Meiyappan, Kundra named in Mudgal panel report, says SC

Rohit Sharma's smashing 264 at Eden Gardens, India-US food deal at WTO and life sentence for 5 soldiers in Machil Fake encounter case, are some of the front page stories in most papers today.

Most of the papers today carry photograph of a rejoicing Rohit Sharma on their front pages. The Pioneer writes that during his rollicking knock of 264 runs which came off in just 173 balls, Rohit surpassed the previous record set by Virender Sehwag, who smashed 219 in an ODI against West Indies in 2011.

"India, US break WTO deadlock", reports the Business Standard adding that they agree on food security, decision on Trade Facilitaion Agreement, peace clause at general council meet. While the Business Line headlines" India, US resolve food row, signalling end to WTO impasse".

"Army court sentences 5 soldiers to life for Kashmir staged killings", headlines the Hindustan Times. While the Times of India states "Five Armymen get life for Machil fake encounter", adding that they will lose rank and pension for Jammu and Kashmir killings.

Referring to the 125th birth anniversary function of Jawahar Lal Nehru, the Statesman writes "Battle over Nehru legacy escalates". While the Tribune leads with "Sonia, Rahul warn of attempts to erase Nehru".

And finally some of the female mosquitoes that spread dengue and yellow fever are drawn by human body odour according to a new study writes the Times of India.

Rohit Sharma creates history as India crush Sri Lanka by 153 runs

Rohit Sharma creates history as India crush Sri Lanka by 153 runs

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    The trust vote in Maharashtra , the Chhattisgarh sterilisation tragedy and a drop in inflation spelling hope for the economy are some of the stories dominating headlines this morning.
    "Congress, Sena create ripples, but  Fadnavis sails through" reports the Indian Express. The Economic Times writes "Fadnavis wins Vote, But Raises Opposition Hackles".
    "Double Delight : Industrial output  up, price rise slows" leads the Times of India . The Hindustan Times says "All eyes on RBI for EMI relief ". "Achchhe din for economy arrive" remarks the Pioneer. "Markets at new highs as FIIs again buy into India story" writes the Financial Express.
    "Even after deaths, 26 more tubectomies were done in one hour at another camp" headlines the Indian Express, also noticing the hospital, trust that ran the facility where the surgeries were conducted, had no clue about the camp.
    Jayalalitha disqualified from contesting elections for 10 years", after conviction in the disproportionate assets case informs the Tribune.
    "US, China clinch deal on green house gases", "Pact may now put pressure on India " reports The Times of India.
    "Minister takes a budget flight ' writes the Asian Age of Manohar Parrikar , who flew economy class to Goa on Wednesday.
    And finally, Just 5 per cent of Indian marriages are inter-caste " cites the Hindu from a survey, in the first direct estimate of inter-caste marriages in India.

Devendra Fadnavis wins trust vote; Shiv Sena, Congress cry foul

Devendra Fadnavis wins trust vote; Shiv Sena, Congress cry foul

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Botched sterilisation killing 11 women in Chhattisgarh, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in a gender row, and Congress keeping out the Prime Minister from the guest list, for Nehru's birthday event are some of the front  page stories in papers today.
"11 women died after going under 'Sterile Knife in Bilaspur' is the Pioneer headline, adding that 'Prime Minister tells Raman Singh to ensure thorough probe; four suspended.'' While the Times of India headlines 'Botched  tubectomy at government camp kills 11'.
On the gender row at Aligarh Muslim University, The Time of India writes 'Government raps Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Vice Chancellor (VC) for ''no girls in library 'quip'. While the Hindustan Times writes "Vice Chancellor sticks to stand on women in Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) library, Irani steps in".
"Anxious Congress: keeps Prime Minister out of Nehru meet'' writes the Hindu. While the Tribune states 'Missing on Congress guest list for Nehru birthday event: BJP and Company".
The Supreme Court slammed the centre for the delay in putting in place a deterrent law to check adulteration of milk and milk products. Tells government  to file status report in four weeks on steps to check adulteration, reports the Tribune.
The Hindustan Times on its front page carries a story about the Delhi Police crime branch filling a closure report in a cheating case against Kiren Bedi. The paper writes that it has triggered speculation of the former IPS officer joining the BJP and becoming it's chief ministerial candidate.
And finally, if you thought juices contain less sugar think again. The Times of India writes that a new study found that kids juices in the United Kingdom have more sugar than fizzy drinks. It can contain up to eight teaspoons of sugar.

Indian botched sterilisations kill nine women in Chhattisgarh

Indian botched sterilisations kill nine women in Chhattisgarh

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PM Narendra Modi's meeting with former separatist and Peoples' Conference leader Sajjad Lone, the Shiv Sena staking claim  for Leader of Opposition post in the Maharashtra assembly and the Supreme Court ending the ban on women Makeup artists are some lead stories in most of the papers.
"Sarada funded Messi match, confirms probe", writes the Hindustan Times, adding that the chit fund picked up the tab for the Mega tie and the  Bengal Sports Minister's Ferrari.
The Tribune writes that 3 time MLA  and former Minister Kiran Choudhry will lead the Congress legislature Party in the Haryana Assembly.The Asian Age adds that former state Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil has been nominated as the Congress legislature party leader in Maharashtra.
The Hindustan Times highlights some findings of a United Nation population Fund  study carried out in major Indian States as : 2 out of 5 men in several states firmly believe that women should neither be seen nor heard; One in 3 men did not allow their wives to wear clothes of their choice and 60% of the respondent men admitted to using violence to assert their domination over their partner or if she was unable to bear a son.
The Indian Express writes that in a first, the All India institute of Medical Sciences has used mini knee  implants to fix fused jaw bones,enabling  a class XII boy from Hisar, to open his mouth fully, since the age of 10.
And finally, good news for those who like listening to sad songs. The Times of India writes that sad songs make sad people feel better according to a study, these songs evoke complex emotional reactions that lead to feelings of relief and fulfillment.    

Can Islamic State survive without Baghdadi?

Can Islamic State survive without Baghdadi?

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    The expansion of council of ministers yesterday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes for front page news with interesting headlines. "Team Modi has new stars new stripes", says The Hindustan Times. The paper calls it a carefully curated salad bowl cabinet. "Sulking Sena spoils rejig ecstasy", says the Pioneer.
    "PM balances caste, merit", says The Hindu. It also reports that BJP's instant online membership system came in handy to induct former Shiv Sena member Suresh Prabhu quickly into the party, before he was sworn in.
    The Hindu reports of hundreds of eminent citizens including Amartiya sen and Economist Jagdish Bhagwati getting together to protest against death penalty as punishment.
    The Indian Express  reports of about 100 folk healers who practice traditional medicines either through NADI PARIKSHA, which could do away with CT scan and MRI's or through the language of symptoms etc. These folk healers so far being termed as quacks and often faced arrest, have now hope for some  recognition at the 7th world Ayurved Congress in Delhi bringing hope to many other traditional healers as well.

Fate of ‘critically wounded’ ISIS chief unclear

Fate of ‘critically wounded’ ISIS chief unclear

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The imminent cabinet reshuffle, new Goa Chief Minister, and area of Burdwan terror mastermind, are prominent stories in newspapers today.
"Eye on polls, Modi govt may add regional faces " headlines the Hindustan Times . " Will join cabinet rejig only if Maharashtra tangle is solved", the Times of India quotes the Sena.
The Hindustan Times also reports" AAP to bench 6 MLAs, half of 2013 poll candidates" over concerns about their ability to win this time around.
"New ISI chief takes, charge in Pakistan" reports the Tribune. The paper cites an academic paper at the US Army war college where Lt. General Rizwan Akhtar wrote, Pakistan must aggressively pursue rapprochement with India, and asks " Will he keep the hawks at bay ?"
"For first time, 1984 Sikh victims testify before UN panel" , raising the stakes in their bid to initiate a UN -led investigation into the anti-sikh riots, is a story in the Indian Express.
"Modi plans a huge campaign against drug abuse" to prevent use of narcotics among youth, reveals the Asian Age.
Vacancies reduce the Central Board of Direct Taxes, a key player in the govt's plan to track down black money, to a two-member body, reports the Hindu.
The Business Standard states, the breather on food inflation that India has been enjoying for some time, may end, as projections of low-production are pushing up agri-commodity prices.
And finally, "World's first selfie was taken in 1839". The Asian Age says , the World's first known self-portrait was taken 175 years ago by American photographer, Robert Cornelius.

2015: the top threats

2015: the top threats

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PM Narendra Modi's visit to Varanasi in UP has found mention on the main pages of most prominent newspapers. Hindustan Times says Mr. Modi brought cheer to eastern Uttar Pradesh’s weavers by announcing a huge financial aid to boost the textile industry, while outlining his broader vision of achieving equal development for the whole country.
Most newspapers have also reported, on their front pages, the Army's admission that killing of two J&K youths was a mistake. "Killing of 2 Kashmiri boys a mistake, admits Army, Rules violated, Inquiry to be over in 10 days", says The Times of India. The Hindu writes that the Ministry of Defence has approved a compensation package of Rs. 10 lakh each for the families of the deceased and Rs. 5 lakh each for the two injured youth.
The Indian Express says that Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has asked BJP president Amit Shah to firm up the Maharashtra power-sharing arrangement before he gives the names of his two nominees to the BJP for inclusion in the Union Council of Ministers.
Under the headline, "SC sets aside verdict directing caste census", The Hindu writes the Supreme Court has set aside two orders of the Madras High Court, directing the Centre to conduct a caste-based census, holding that it should not have interfered in the domain of policy.
Many newspapers have reported the federal counter-intelligence investigation against veteran American diplomat Robin Raphel, known for her pro-Pakistan leanings, for charges of espionage. The Indian Express captions it as "FBI searches home, seals office of Raphel, Pak's friend in US".
In a brazen violation of the child protection act, the Institution for the Blind in Delhi has seemingly hushed up the alleged sexual assault of two of its Class 3 students by a teacher last year despite a signed confession by the alleged perpetrator and reports of two school committees that indict him, writes Hindustan Times.
And finally, if you thought milk is just food, think again! The more closely scientists examine it, the more complexity they find. A study published in the journal Behavioral Ecology, demonstrates a hormone present in mom's milk, cortisol, can have profound effects on how babies develop, reports The Times of India.

Blind kids of Delhi's institute raped last Children’s Day, no FIR

Blind kids of Delhi's institute raped last Children’s Day, no FIR

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The upcoming likely induction of new faces in the Cabinet on Sunday, and a navy vessel sinking off vizag coast receive front page coverage in the papers today.
Referring to the likely cabinet rejig the Hindustan Times headlines "20 May be moved in Modi's mega shake up on Sunday" adding that 'PM will induct new faces, promote junior ministers, reshuffle portfolios and Sena may get more berths. While the Tribune writes 'Modi set to expand council of Ministers on Sunday' adding that"Parrikar is tipped to get defence, berths likely for Anurag, Nadda and Nagvi".
On the sinking of the Navy vessel, the Hindu writes 'Navy's auxiliary ship sinks off Vizag; sailor killed ; The paper adds that the torpedo recovery vessel was returning to harbour after a routine mission.
The Hindustan Times reports that during the forthcoming G-20 summit in Australia, India will push for a global pact to stop tax fraud.
"Janata unity to take on BJP" headlines the Asian Age. The paper writes that after over a decade six regional parties came together on Thursday for a common agenda and 'wish' to merge into one political entity to counter the BJP.
The Pioneer in a front page story quotes the British Prime Minister David Cameron as saying that the 'wants an Asian as United Kingdom's Prime Minster one day.'
 "BJP wants to play king maker in Kashmir" states the Hindu. The paper quotes a senior RSS leader as saying that 'we want a situation in which no government can be formed in the State without the BJP.'
The Times of India reports that alarmed by the rise in cheque related fraud cases, the Reserve Bank of India has asked banks to send SMS alerts to both the payer and the drawer when a cheque is received in clearing. Till now, SMS alerts  were mandatory only for card transactions.
"Vadra ready to cut and run", headlines the Mail Today adding that 'BJP return in Haryana and Rajasthan prompts Vadra to close firms making mega-profits with change in land use norms."
And finally, imagine being eaten alive by an anaconda. Well, The Times of India reports that a wildlife film maker Paul Rosolie will be eaten alive by an anaconda for a TV show called "Eaten Alive".

School rape case: Karnataka Home Minister blames media for tarnishing Bengaluru's image

School rape case: Karnataka Home Minister blames media for tarnishing Bengaluru's image

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Papers are abuzz with speculations about the forth-coming reshuffle-cum-expansion in the Narendra Modi govt. The Times of India writes that the move is likely to take place on Monday, with Goa Chief Minster Manohar Parrikar (who held a meeting with the Prime Minister),  Former Minister Suresh Prabhu and BJP general secretary Jagat Prakash Nadda, likely to be accommodated in the new cabinet.
The Hindu speaks of  big economic reforms on the anvil.  Speaking at the "India Economic Summit" organized by the World Economic Forum and the Confederation of India Industry, CII Finacne Minister Mr. Jaitley said the reforms could include sale of loss-making PSU's,  easier norms for land acquisition and labor law reforms.
The Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan-Yojana has, so far managed to bring over 5000 crore rupees into the formal banking system, with close to 7 crore account-holders having started depositing cash into their accounts writes Times of India.
Defence Minister Arun Jaitley has said that "Pakistan must draw a red line if it wants talks", and to make a conscious choice whether it wants to talk to the Govt of India or to those who want to break India says Hindutan Times.
Hindustan Times reports that agricultural Scientists have questioned the credibility of a new study which states that India's wheat production has fallen by 50 per cent since 2010 because of a rise in air pollution. Senior officials have rubbished the claim and termed it 'pure western media sensationalism'.
Indian Express reports that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has adopted village Jayapura, 25 km from Varanasi, as part of a Govt initiative under which each Member of Parliament will 'adopt' a village.
And finally, Mail Today carries a splendid portrait-photograph of former Prime Minster Manmohan Singh and his wife - upon being awarded one of Japan's top national awards - for his significant contribution to Indo-Japanese ties.

Telangana budget focuses on power, irrigation, road infrastructure

Telangana budget focuses on power, irrigation, road infrastructure

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New Delhi being poised for elections, makes front-page news in almost all news papers.  "AAP want Kejri vs Mukhi, BJP banks on brand Modi" headlines the Hindustan Times.  "No CM nominee, PM Modi to be the face of BJP's campaign" says the Indian Express.
The Indian express, on its front page reports, of farmers in India having benefited  both from increased production and higher price realization, but all that  is now turning around for a new crisis as global prices for most agricultural commodities have declined.
The Hindu reports of an unusually candid report that Pakistan is  using militant groups as proxy in a war against India, a step that could mark growing strategic closeness between Washington and New Delhi, since Prmie Minister Modi assumed office in May.
The Prime Minister Mr Narendera Modi, asking people to identify public places in Delhi that urgently need Wi-Fi connection and to point them at 'MYGOV.IN' has been covered by many papers including 'Hindustan Times'.
As the traditional retail industry has slowed in growth rate, e-commerce is expanding  fast. The result is that many traditional retail staffers are rushing to join e-commerce business like Flipkart, SnapDeal and Amazon says a front page report in the Bussines standard.
'Modicare' to introduce free medicine health insurance for citizens is a report in Hindustan Times. This would be a major health reform.

Telangana Finance Minister presents maiden Budget | Business Line

Telangana Finance Minister presents maiden Budget | Business Line

Super typhoon Nuri suppresses build-up in Bay of Bengal | Business Line

Super typhoon Nuri suppresses build-up in Bay of Bengal | Business Line



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Delhi heading for polls, Vasan quitting the congress and floating a new party, and Sachin Tendulkar's explosive revelations in his autobiography are some prominent stories in the news papers this morning. "Lt. Governor signals fresh jung for Delhi "headlines The Hindustan Times. The Mail Today states "Polls on horizon for frozen Delhi".

"Vasan deserts sinking congress; launches party" following in father's footsteps, reports the pioneer.

The Hindu carries a story " Mass Resignations in Maharashtra Navnirman Sena", after scoring a duck in the May general elections and just one seat in the recent Assembly polls.

The centre has sounded a terror alert on the rise of the Islamic state of Iraq & Syria (ISIS), warning states that a large number of Indian youth were getting radicalised via the Internet, is a report in The Asian Age.

"Ringmaster' Chappell planned coup against Dravid", The Hindustan Times quotes Sachin revealing in his autobiography.

A harassed ex judge who after resigning had leavelled sexual harassment charges against a Madhya pradesh High Court Judge has told the Supreme Court, her email account had been hacked and case data erased, is a story in the Times of India.

 The Paper also reports, 29-year old cancer patient, Brittany Maynard, the face of the controversial right to die movement, ended her life in Oregon on Sunday.

Railways, airports gear up for fog, expected to be worse this year in north India due to a partial monsoon, writes the Hindu.

The paper also quotes a study "Air pollution lowers crop yield", saying food grain production in 2010 was upto 36 per cent lower than normal.

And finally, some good news, as the government plans to rope in corporates and NGOS to control soaring vegetable prices, reveals The Asian Age.

Google launches new alliance to promote Indian languages on Internet | Business Line

Google launches new alliance to promote Indian languages on Internet | Business Line



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55 killed by suicide bomber in Pakistan near wagah border, new political row over Vadra and Modi's pledge to bring back black money are the front page stories in most news papers today.

"Suicide bomber kills 55 in Pakistan near Wagah border", is the lead headline in Hindustan Times, The paper adds that an 18 year old blows himself close to border crossing, no damage on Indian side.

Referring to Mr Modis radio address Mann ki Baat, The statsman writes 'Modi pledges to bring back black money', while, The Asian Age quotes Mr Modi as saying 'we'll get back every paisa" of the black money.

"Congress defends the indefensible Vadra" states the pioneer adding that BJP raps  Sonias son in law for riding  roughshod  over reporter."Vadras flare up adds to congres woes" writes the Hindu.

The Cartoonscape of the Hindu shows a man relaxing restfully under congress tree with the pillo, carying the caption 'The luxury of leadership while the man is unaware of the ground spliting under him.

18 months, 180 meetings 0 result, cost  Rs. 22 lakhs' in the lead  headline of the Pioneer. The paper writes that ,'Chairman took 5 lakh Rs. and members 3.5 lakh Rs. for each aborting meet to fix fees for IP varsity private colleges.'

"Bardwan blast linked to love jehadi Rakibul' comments the pioneer adding that 'role of shooter Tara shahdeo's 'con' husband in procuring  explosives from Pakur being probed.

'Bangla media tycoon gets death for 1971 war crimes' writes the Indian Express about Mir Quaseem Ali's sentencing.

"Government considers  private role in Railways, scrapping of fare subsidy' writes the Hindustan Times.

"Dengue vaccine tested on Inidan adults, found safe" headlines The Times of India adding that it could be available by end of 2015.

And finally, the Times of India carries a story of a mom Dorris Francis who lost her 17 year old daughter in a road accident on the Delhi Ghaziabad border on NH24 and has turned into a 'trafic cop' to ensure that no one else suffers her daughter Nikkis fate.

Over 40 killed in suicide bomb attack at Wagah checkpoint near Lahore in Pakistan

Over 40 killed in suicide bomb attack at Wagah checkpoint near Lahore in Pakistan

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS:-
 Rumblings in the Congress, BJP launching membership drive and Virgin Galactic's tourist spaceship crashing, receive front page coverage in the papers today.
"Great Divide in Grand Old Party " is how the Mail Today terms the rebellion in the Congress.  The Asian Age says "Rahul, Sonia camps divide party leaders", adding, the Tamil Nadu unit may split as Vasan may revive dad Moopanar's Tamil Maanila Congress.
"Vadra made 44 crore rupee windfall gain in Haryana deal, " The Times of India quotes the CAG, saying, "Congress Government winked at irregularities ".
"BJP opens doors to new members, seeks diversity" headlines the Hindustan Times.
"Modi meets Secretaries, sets tone for next budget" is the lead in the Hindu.  The Times of India writes, "Suggest transformational budget ideas, act fearlessly, PM tells secretaries".
 "Setback to space tourism as Virgin test flight crashes" reports the Hindu, as a rocket plane that is to carry tourists to space, crashed in the Mojave Desert in the US on Friday, killing one pilot.
"Toxic smog leaves Delhiites gasping, no relief coming", is a front-page story in the Hindustan Times, as pollution reached toxic levels and left many sniffing and wheezing.
"No fuel without pollution under Control Certificate from December 1" reports the Pioneer.
30 trains, mostly originating from north India, cancelled in January and February over fog, is a report in the Asian Age.
Underprivileged children trained to host radio programmes by a South-Africa based NGO at a workshop in New Delhi, is a story in the Hindustan Times.
And finally, the Times of India reports, the Postal Department has witnessed a phenomenal upsurge, with 1-2 lakh letters to the PM received per month since Modi took over, reflecting a growing desire among citizens to directly connect with him.