Saturday, February 28, 2015

AB de Villiers blitzes records in big win | News | ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

AB de Villiers blitzes records in big win | News | ICC Cricket World Cup 2015



NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

"Prabhu flags off a real budget" is the Hindustan Times headline. Pragmatism beats populism as Rail Minister devises plan for information and maps investment for modernization of Railway.

Fare enough, Prabhu! remarks the Economic Times in its lead headline adding that the markets feel the budget should have been bolder.

The Asian Age headlines Prabhu vows rail rebirth in 4 years, hikes freight by 10 per cent.

"Don't make 'industry a bad word' Jaitley to opposition", is the Pioneer headline as the Finance Minister strongly defended the proposed amendments in the land acquisition Bill in the Rajya Sabha.

The Indian Express in its lead story says "Essar leaks : French cruise for Gadkari, favours to UPA Minister , journalists. The newspaper adds that a PIL wil be filed in the Supreme Court.

"India Bans Islamic State after intelligence alarm" under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, reports the Mail Today.

PMO to take a call on R.K. Pachauri's future in climate change council writes the Hindustan Times.

The 14th Finance Commission has suggested linking pay with productivity with a focus on skills, incentives and technology says the Times of India.

BJP leader Subramanium Swamy wants Nobel laureate Amartya Sen to be booked for embezzlement of 3,000 crore rupees funds alloted to Nalanda University as Sen was the chancellor there, says a Pioneer report.

And finally, as per the latest government data Delhi is greenest among all metro cities in India pegged at 25 per cent of the green cover. Delhi is followed by Mumbai then Chennai, reports the Hindu Business Line.

Friday, February 27, 2015

Mufti meets Modi

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Thursday, February 26, 2015

Jihadi John killer from Islamic State beheading videos named by media

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Achche din no more: BJP will lose the aam aadmi with the Land Bill

Achche din no more: BJP will lose the aam aadmi with the Land Bill

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    The Land Bill row, the BJP-PDP deal in Jammu & Kashmir and R.K. Pachauri quitting UN panel are covered widely by newspapers this morning.
    "Allies Akali Dal and Sena join opposition to push BJP in a corner over land law", says the Indian Express; and the Times of India says, "Govt unlikely to yield on major clauses in land bill".
    The Pioneer highlights that "BJP and PDP iron out creases to form Govt in Jammu & Kashmir.
    "Pachauri quits Inter governmental Panel on Climate Change, takes leave from Teri", reports The Times of India.
    "Madhya Pradesh Governor Yadav named in exam scam FIR, Centre asks him to go", reads a frontpage headline in the Indian Express.
    The 14th Finance Commission recommendations tabled in Parliament on Tuesday are also widely noticed. The Times of India says, "Centre will now have to give a lot more of its tax money to states".
    The Times of India quotes Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal as saying, "Delhi budget to be crowd sourced" as Delhi's aam aadmi can hope to have a say in how the city govt. spends its money.
    "Sisters & Sangh wage open war", as Mohan Bhagwat's remark on Mother Teresa opens up India's religious divide, comments the Mail Today.
    "Delhi is most vulnerable to cyber attacks", according to an Internet security report, as more and more people access the Internet through desktop or mobile phones, reports the Hindu on its back page.
    "Speed, safety Prabhu's mantra; 3 per cent cess likely", speculates the Asian Age before Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu's maiden Budget on Thursday.
    "British Army mulls raising Sikh regiment", reports the Tribune. This is a story covered by Hindustan Times as well on its front page.
    And finally, on a more positive note, the Hindu informs of a Japanese Institute developing working robots in bear disguise. Named "Robear", with a cub-like face, these robots pack enough power to lift elderly patients.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

West Indies' Chris Gayle slams first double century in Cricket World Cup history | Zee News

West Indies' Chris Gayle slams first double century in Cricket World Cup history | Zee News



NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

Most papers this morning cover the controversial Land Acquisition Bill, expected to be tabled in the Lok

Sabha today. The Indian Express reports - 'under pressures from the opposition and social activists, the BJP

led Government has agreed to make changes in the Land Acquisition Bill.' "Government may tweak Land

law again", is the top headline in The Asian Age.

Hindustan Times writes - 'in his address to the joint session of parliament on Monday' President Pranab

Mukharjee pointed to the growth rate of 7.4%, to underscore the country's high economic trajectory.'

Writing on the forthcoming government formation in J&K, the Indian Express writes - 'after two months of

intense talks between the People's Democratic Party and the BJP, Mehbooba Mufti of the PDP is scheduled

to meet BJP president Amit Shah today, to give a final shape to the government agenda.

The Hindu inform us that the official secrets smuggling case yesterday spread to three more ministries -

Power, Coal and New & Renewable Energy, as the Delhi Police found that document's from these ministries

were also being leaked and sold off. The Times of India writes of the involvement of yet another ministry -

" Leak-gate reaches Defense Ministry, staffer questioned."

And finally, Hindustan Times informs us that latest research conducted on mice by scientists at the Stanford

University School of Medicine, John Ronald and Sanjiv Gambhir, have designed a pill that can be used to

test whether a person is inflicted with cancer, without actually going through the cumbersome process of a

biopsy.  


Tuesday, February 24, 2015

On Land Ordinance, Anna Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal Unite to Embarrass Centre

On Land Ordinance, Anna Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal Unite to Embarrass Centre



NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

"On eve of session, PM seeks opposition help" is the Asian Age headline. The government has also said it is willing to go the extra mile to accommodate concerns of the opposition parties says the report.

The Indian Express on its front page reports that Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself spoke to John Joseph, brother of father Prem Kumar on the phone. The latter was released from captivity in Afghanistan by the efforts of the Ministry of External Affairs.

The government is in the process of tweaking anti-corruption bill as recommended by the Law commission." "Modi to shield honest babus from anti-corruption bodies says Hindustan Times.

On the coal block auction The Financial Express writes, 13 firms fail to regain coal blocks and impact will be seen on end-use units. While the Business Standard reports that first coal block e-auction earns 1 lakh crore Rupees for 6 states over the next 30 years.

The Asian Age also reports that under " mera Gaon, mera Gaurav" the government will ask agricultural scientists, PhD scholars and students to adopt villages and work under closely with farmers.

Monday, February 23, 2015

India break South Africa jinx, banish Australia blues | Cricket World Cup 2015 | Hindustan Times

India break South Africa jinx, banish Australia blues | Cricket World Cup 2015 | Hindustan Times



NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

"Modi tries Mulayam diplomacy as NDA rethinks land bill route". is the Hindustan Times Headline. The government is to address concerns of the farmers in the face of opposition from the opposition & within too --- says the front page story regarding the Land Acquisition Act.

The Indian Bussiness Standard reports that a joint session may be the last recourse to break ordinance log jam in Parliament.

The Asian Age in a story, scribe Saikia claims bid to uncover 10 thousand Crore rupees Scam headlines" National interest was taken for ride says Delhi Police".

Beijing lodges protest over Modi's visit to Arunachal Pradesh saying that the visit undermined China's territorial  sovereignity, right and interests is a report in the Indian Express.

Amidist a lot of fuss over the big fat Indian wedding, has a welcome change- 25 couples from economically weaker section got married at dowry-free ceremony in delhi- and the event was sponsored by a couple celebrating this 25th anniversary. Writes the Hindu in its front page.

The Indian Express reports of some Varanasi ghats getting a Wi-Fi service but it is woefully slow and has unexpected problem- curious monkeys.

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Petroleum Ministry document leak: It’s a Rs 10,000 cr scam, claims accused Santanu Saikia; R-ADAG office raided | The Financial Express

Petroleum Ministry document leak: It’s a Rs 10,000 cr scam, claims accused Santanu Saikia; R-ADAG office raided | The Financial Express:



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NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

The corporate espionage  case continues to dominate headlines today. 'Spygate fire consumes top corporates" is the banner headline in the Mail Today. The net widens. Top executives from five firms, two consultants arrested" is the lead in the Indian Express. The subhead reads ' Cairn , RIL , ADAG, Essar, Jubilant staff held, coal, power paper also leaked : Police, two senior ministry officials under scanner". "Budget inputs were also stolen" headlines the Hindu.

"Manjhi quits race, Nitish to be CM " writes the Hindustan Times. The Tribune states 'Manjhi quits, Nitish back as Bihar CM". The paper adds that he "will take oath tomorrow, told to prove majority in Assembly before March 16".

On the Swine Flu in the country the Pioneer writes "  Foul weather helps virus cast its net wide" adding that there were 43 deaths on Friday.

"Centre denies bid to ease out Amartya Sen' writes the Hindu. The subhead reads ' Nalanda board recommended him for another term' "Government refutes Amartya claim" states the Statesmen. While the Times of India quotes Amartya Sen as saying academic freedom under threat".

DD to beam matches for all viewers reports the Economic Times adding " Supreme Court stays High Court order to restrict feed to DTH and terrestrial services". "Supreme Court allows Doordarshan to beam India-centric World Cup matches" states the Statesman.

The Asian Age reports that the Congress on Friday made it clear that it will not back any of Modi government ordinances.

US President Barack Obama will soon fly in a new helicopter whose cabin has been made in India reports the Pioneer.

Delhi High Court orders police protection for Vyapam case whistle blower" headlines the Indian Express.

And finally if you thought playing cards was an idle persons game, you were wrong. Well the Hindustan Times reports that the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that it is, in fact a 'physical sport'.

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Seven more arrested for leaking oil ministry documents


Seven more arrested for leaking oil ministry documents

Newspaper Headlines

    Leak of classified information from the Oil Ministry, the chaos in the Bihar Assembly, the story on the arrest of Teesta Setalvad and the Swine Flu scare are major stories in the papers today.
    "Policy papers smuggled out of Oil Minority, 5 held" reports the Hindu. The Indian Express headlines "Government cracks down on 'document leak' : Top oil firms, middlemen under probe".
    The Asian Age states "Bihar chaos grows ahead of trust vote". The Hindu says, "BJP loses Leader of opposition tag in Bihar Assembly".
    The Indian Express writes, "Underlining Liberty, Supreme Court shields Teesta, husband from arrest".
    "Delhi battle-ready to combat swine flu" observes the Pioneer.
    The Hindustan Times reports, power regulator Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission told the Supreme Court, if BSES was unable to carry on in the Capital, they were welcome to leave.
    The Indian Express reports, after compulsory voting, Gujarat now offers online voting, in the civic elections starting in October.
    The Hindustan Times in a front page exclusive notes, Mufti won't budge on coalition terms, for forming a government in Jammu & Kashmir.
    In a hardening of its position, the Hindu reports "Pakistan denies visa to PDP leader, says Hurriyat represents Jammu & Kashmir.
    And finally the Pioneer informs, the much-awaited AC double -decker train between New Delhi and Lucknow will be launched soon, as the clearance for its operation has been obtained.

Friday, February 20, 2015

Corporate spying: Five men including two oil ministry staff, Reliance industries man arrested

Corporate spying: Five men including two oil ministry staff, Reliance industries man arrested

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    The recent controversy over a suspected Pakistani fishing boat going up in flames - with a senior Coast Guard officer contradicting Government claims, continues to make headlines in the papers. “Pakistan Boat Row haunts Government”, writes The Statesman, whilst The Times of India writes that Pakistan has latched on to the officer’s claim and has accused India of violating International Law.
    “Modi pitches ‘Make in India’ in defence” - headlines the Asian Age. The paper  writes - while inaugurating ‘Aero India 2015’ at Bengaluru yesterday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched for FDI in his “Make in India” programme, opening a window for majority foreign ownership in defence companies.
    On the Bihar political embroglio, The Indian Express writes that the Bihar BJP legislature group, yesterday decided to extend support to Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, during the trial of strength in the House, on Feb the 20th.
    ‘The Centre is in no hurry to accept the controversial recommendation of the Shanta Kumar Panel, to reduce the number of Public Distribution System beneficiaries for subsidised food grain from 67% to 40%, under the National Food Security Act, reports the Hindu.
    The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has refused to grant a visa to Naveen Akhtar, chief spokesperson of J&Ks People’s Democratic Party, for a Track-II conference - scheduled to be held in Islamabad next week, writes the Indian Express.
    Hindustan Times writes that leaders in the ruling NDA are considering approaching Congress President Sonia Gandhi to help move fresh bills to replace ordinances - that the government had pushed - in the face of stiff opposition, as  support from the Congress would help cobble up the required numbers in the Upper House, to pass the bills.
    And finally, The Hindu Business Line writes, Delhi Airport has been adjudged  ‘the world’s best airport in the 25-40 million passanger category’.

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Coast Guard officer's claim of blowing up Pak terror boat embarrasses govt | Zee News

Coast Guard officer's claim of blowing up Pak terror boat embarrasses govt | Zee News



NEWSPAPER HEADLINES



The Prime Ministers address at a gathering of the Syro-Malabar Catholic church to celebrate the canonization of two Indians dominates the front pages of all the papers. "Modi finally breaks silence, says wont allow religious intolerance" reports the Times of India. The Pioneer quotes Mr Modi as saying "Will ensure freedom of faith".

In a special story on its front page regarding the blowing up of a suspicious Pakistani boat in December 2014, the Indian Express quotes a Coast Guard DIG as saying "I told at night, blow the Pak boat off, we don't want to serve them biryani". This contradicts the government position that the crew of the suspicious boat had set it on fire.

In a front page exclusive, the Mail Today reports "Govt firewalls mantris and babus from coal heat". Elaborating on this the paper writes that clause 28 incorporated in Chapter 6 of the coal ordinance offers immunity to ministers and bureaucrats against legal proceedings for any action taken in good faith.

The Supreme Court's direction to the government regarding suspension procedures of employees is widely noticed. "Don't suspend any employee for over 3 months: SC to govt", reports the Tribune adding that an employee can only be kept under suspension for longer if a charge sheet has been served.

With the Supreme Court moving to frame guidelines  regulating government advertisements in newspapers, the Mail Today highlights the governments position on the issue in its headline "Court can’t regulate govt ads in dailies".

The Indian Express highlights RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's snub to BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj who had urged Hindu women to produce 4 babies as it quotes him as saying "Our mothers are not baby factories".

In international news, the graffiti style hate speech spray painted on the walls of a Hindu temple in Washington state in the United States is widely reported in the press.

All the papers take note of a very interesting auction that is to take place. The Hindustan Times reports "PMs gifts to be auctioned for Ganga mission". The Times of India highlights an interesting item in the list as it reports "Modi's pinstripe suit to be auctioned for charity".

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Sachin Tendulkar warns India ahead of South Africa test | Latest News

Sachin Tendulkar warns India ahead of South Africa test | Latest News



NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

The AAP Govt in Delhi banning demolitions in residential colonies and slum clusters, India and Lanka signing an agreement on Civil Nuclear cooperation and the Delhi Dare Devils paying a record 16 crore rupees for Yuvraj Singh  are some lead stories reported by most news papers today.

"Supreme Court sets bar on  suspension of govt. employees" The Hindustan Times writes that in a land mark verdict. The Supreme Court has ruled that a govt employee can't be kept suspended for more than 3 months if not formally informed about the charges.

Reporting on the increasing levels of pollution in the capital the Mail today headlines "Delhi reaches wheezing point-temperature fluctuation  and fine particulate matter 10 times higher than WHO levels sends citizens scurrying to doctors for respiratory ailments.

With all 70 accused in the Sesan Nava massacare 13 years ago, after the Godhra Train Burning in 2002, the Indian Express has reported on the story of, 50 year old Havribibi, who lost her hands in the tragedy and feels that justice has been denied.

" I failed the poll test, admits Bedi on blog" Writes the Hindustan Times referring to the former IPS officer's taking full responsibility to participate in the Delhi elections.

The Indian Express writes that with the new city plan out for the next 2 decades, Mumbai's skyline is set to be redefined with a spurt in high rises and substantially increased floor space area.

And finally, reporting on an unprecedented robbery, the Statesman writes that a criminal cyber gang has stolen as much as 1 billion dollars from upto 100 financial institution in 2 years.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Egyptian warplanes attack ISIS targets in revenge for video showing beheading of 21 Egyptians | National Post

Egyptian warplanes attack ISIS targets in revenge for video showing beheading of 21 Egyptians | National Post



NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

The story of Team India's superb victory over Pakistan in the World Cup at Adelaide in splashed across the front pages of all papers with photographs. "India flaunt six-pak'' screams the Mail Today. The subhead above reads 'India bleed blue as Kohli, Dhawan, Raina and Shami dazzle to vanquish Pakistan for the sixth time in World Cup". 'India's Virat score, stumps Pakistan' is the lead in the Pioneer.

"Team Kejri begins today' states the Hindustan Times, adding that the six ministers of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will hit the ground running Monday, the first working day of the new Government.

Referring to Modi's jibe at the Aam Aadmi Party over it's promise to provide power at reduced rate in Delhi, the Pioneer writes 'Modi powers up reality check on all poll promises'. The Asian Age writes 'Modi swipe at AAP over cut in power bill, rivals hit back". While the Times of India quotes the Prime Minister as asking 'Why do parties promise free power?"

The Statesman reports in a news story that "Prime Minister focuses on renewable energy to help the poor" to ensure universal energy access at the inauguration of Re-Invest 2015, India's first renewable energy Global investors meet and expo.

The Hindustan Times reports that the capital is all set to get the country's first mobile app designed to monitor air pollution in the city on real time basis. The Centre is to launch it.

The Tribune writes that ' Lankan President in India, focus on rebuilding ties'. The Times of India reports that 'India may sign nuclear agreement with Lanka'.

The Hindu in an exclusive story states that 'BJP-PDP deal now in Prime Minister's court', adding that Narendra Modi has to take final call on J&K's status and Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).

The Indian Express reports that Union Cabinet meetings will soon go paperless. The paper writes that Government is finalising a plan to put all Cabinet notes on kindle devices which ministers will use at meetings and return to the Cabinet Secretariat immediately after.

And finally, now we have contact lenses that zoom in & out. Well, The Times of India writes that researchers have unveiled the latest version of a first of its kind telescopic contact lens that allows the wearer to zoom in and the out with the wink of an eye.

Monday, February 16, 2015

In pics: India in celebratory mode after win, TV sets smashed in Pakistan | Cricket World Cup 2015 | Hindustan Times

In pics: India in celebratory mode after win, TV sets smashed in Pakistan | Cricket World Cup 2015 | Hindustan Times



NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:



All newspapers have covered with photographs, the swearing in ceremony of Delhi's new chief minister Arvind Kejriwal yesterday " 'Sabka CM' promises a new Delhi," headlines the Times of India. " Aam Admi becomes Khas Aadmi, " declares the Mail Today on its front page, while The Pioneer writes, " Heart on sleeve, Delhi's new Valentine renews  vows".

In related stories, The Asian Age reports " Kejri is overseer CM ", The Hindustan Times  notes" Kejri vows statehood, an end to corruption" while the Hindu adds "Kejriwal promises graft free Delhi."

The palpable excitement, over India's quest for the World Cup in its match with Pakistan is evident, on the front pages of all the newspapers today. " For us, The World Cup starts here " declares the Times of India - " India vs Pakistan: It doesn't get any bigger than this". The Hindustan Times says" Old Foes. New Fight. Our World Cup Battle Begins".

In significant news for Kashmir The Hindu reports " Mufti terms Modi's phone call to Nawaz Sharif a gignatic step". The Pioneer notes " BJP, PDP to forgo contentious issues for good of J & K".

The Hindu reports that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has assured global investors that the government's reforms push would continue and there would be predictability in policies.

And finally, The Times of India reports that drug resistant Tuberculosis breeds freely in Mumbai as 57 % patients don't get appropriate medication and were given drugs that they were resistant to, according to a study published in PLOS ONE medical journal.

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Blockbuster Sunday

The biggest game of the World Cup today: http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/world-cup/the-biggest-game-of-the-world-cup-today/article6896529.ece

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Narendra Modi calls Nawaz Sharif, opens new Indo-Pak innings

Narendra Modi calls Nawaz Sharif, opens new Indo-Pak innings

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    "Kejriwal meets Modi, repeats demand for Delhi statehood"-is the Hindustan Times headline.
    The Tribune on its front page says," Jammu & Kashmir set to have PDP-BJP alliance government on February 22".
    The Asian Age headlines that "some in BJP feel arrogance, pro-rich image led to defeat" referring to the recently drubbing of the BJP in Delhi Elections.
    The Financial Express also reports of Prime Minister all set to launch a soil health card scheme on February 19th in Rajasthan, for the benefit of 14 crore farmers to check overuse of fertilizers. 2.48 lakh soil samples from all states will be collected to test the quality in 3 years and identify the nutrient deficiency and excess.
    The Pioneer reports that in about eight months or so only those drug formulations with barcodes will be allowed to be sold in the domestic market.
    The Indian Express reports of a compassionate story of Madhya Pradesh chief minister S.C Chauhan's adopted daughter's wedding in Vidhisha with a picture. The daughter Sona was an inmate of an ashram, she was educated by the chief minister and his wife and today is an Anganwadi worker.
    And finally, India's gold demand dipped 14% in 2014 despite record jewelery sales, according to world gold council - that's a report in Financial Express. The slump in demand was caused primarily by excessive purchase of gold bars and gold coins in 2013.

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Hazare to address farmers’ rally against land acquisition in Delhi


Hazare to address farmers’ rally against land acquisition in Delhi

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    Delhi Chief Minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal's meeting with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, a day after the Aam Admi Party won a landslide in the Delhi Assembly elections dominates the front pages. "The day after: Kejriwal drives home Delhi statehood demand" reports the Hindustan Times.  The Times of India writes "Kejriwal turns down Z plus security cover".
    Most papers highlight the blame game that has begun over the BJP's electoral defeat in Delhi. "Day after : BJP Delhi chief says could have avoided Kejriwal centric campaign" reports the Indian Express. The Asian Age writes ,"Now Kiran blames fatwa" referring to the appeal made by the Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid in favour of the AAP. The Statesman observes "Akalis blame BJP for Delhi rout".
    The Patna High Court putting a stay on the election of former Bihar Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar's election as JD-U legislature party chief and the Income Tax notices sent to the AAP and the Congress regarding allegedly dubious donations received by them are the other stories that are prominently noticed.
    The Times of India in a front page story writes that the Election Commission is in the process of sending the donation details of all political parties to the Central Board of Direct Taxes for a probe.
    The President's address at the 46th Governors Conference held in the Capital is tracked by most papers. "President asks Guvs to ensure communal harmony, peace" writes the Pioneer. The Hindu observes " Go by Constitution, Pranab tells governors".
    The Supreme Court's decision on the PIL challenging the appointment of Shashi Kant Sharma as the CAG is highlighted in most papers. "SC rejects PIL against appointment of CAG" reports the Indian Express. Referring to the hearing in the case, the Times of India says "Modi Govt tells SC not to encroach on executive turf".
    In a special story captioned "Year of living dangerously : India more unsafe than Syria in 2014", the Times of India cites the latest data of the National Bomb Data Centre which indicates that there were more bomb explosions in India than in Syria or Afghanistan.

Fifty Shades of Grey 'better than book'

Fifty Shades of Grey 'better than book'

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    Reports of AAP’s landslide victory in the Delhi elections is splashed across all the papers today. “Wall to Wall, Kejriwal” is the banner headline in the Times of India today.  “Kejri sweep stuns India" writes the Asian Age.
    The Pioneer leads with “Delhi Chali AAP ke saath”, the subhead says “Broom clean sweeps in worst drubbing of BJP”. “Aam Aadmi Kejriwal is the new Sultan of Delhi” states the Tribune.
    The Pioneer quotes Kejri’s pep talk “stay humble serve people”. The Times of India writes ‘Avoid ahankaar Kejri tells party”. The Indian Express quotes Kejriwal’s first words after the victory as "this victory is scary don’t let it go to the head".
    The Asian Age reports that AAP is ready to offer leader of opposition status to the saffron party - BJP.
    “Kejriwal to take oath on Feb 14th”, writes the Hindu. The Times of India writes, ‘V-Day resignation to V-Day oath”, as Arvind Kejriwal will take oath of office for his second term as Chief Minister exaclty a year after he resigned the first time, on Feb 14th.
    The Asian Age in its bottom spread quotes Kiran Bedi as saying”, I did’nt lose, BJP lost”. The subhead reads "embarrasses party, says it did’nt take money to give ticket".
    "Nitish takes his flock of 130 to meet president" writes the Pioneer adding that he seeks time at the earlist to prove majority to prevent horse trading.
    The Hindu reports that the Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed Prasar Bharti to share its Doordarshan feed of the ICC world cup 2015 matches with cable operators.
    The Hindu also reports "Facebook launches internet.org in India", announcing its tie-up with Reliance communication.
    And finally, it was the mufflers moment. Well, the Express Newsline writes about how Kejriwal’s humble accessory became symbol of fight back, spawning a series of posters.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

How Delhi got jhadu ki jhappi


How Delhi got jhadu ki jhappi

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    We begin the day's Press Review with a front-page headline from The Asian Age - "Delhi to get new Chief Minister today, " The Times of India adds that with counting of votes commencing at 8 am, The "Capital Verdict may be out by 1:30 pm".
    The Bihar tug of war between Nitish Kumar and Manjhi continues to occupy top slot in the Press. "All eyes on Government," headlines The Hindu. The Statesman writes  " In the prevailing fight for chief ministership, both Nitish and Manjhi claim majority.
    The Hindu writes, that with the number of indians in the HSBC Swiss account list turning out to be double, Justice M.B. Shah, chairperson of the Supreme Court- appointed Special Investigation Team ( SIT) on black money, said instructions had been given to the Government to identify the illegal accounts.
    "India is the world's fastest-growing economy at 7.5% in Oct-Dec, overtaking  China's 7.3%, according to a new formula that covers a raft of economic activities, writes Hindustan Times.. The Asian Age, however, writes that the new methodology leads to confusion".
    "India is a secular country, but I don't know how long it will remain so", said Justice Vikramajit Sen of the Supreme Court, on Monday, writes The Times of India. During a hearing on PIL seeking recognision for Christian Courts set up under its personal law, he said, the law shouldn't have to recognise dictates of personal law in Civil and family matters, as every religion may say the law should incorporate their personal law. "We have to stamp religion out of civil matters", he said.
    "Shashi Tharoor says Afzal guru hanging was badly handled", headlines The Indian Express. He said 'the family should have been warned, given a last meeting and the body returned'. The Congress quickly distanced itself from his observation, which came after 5 J & K Congress MLAs had said it was a mistake not to let Afzal's family meet him.

Monday, February 9, 2015

Black money: HSBC Indian list just doubled 1195 names; balance at Rs 25,420 cr


Black money: HSBC Indian list just doubled 1195 names; balance at Rs 25,420 cr

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

    The first meeting of the NITI Aayog's Governing Council which was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attended by state chief ministers in Delhi, is extensively covered by the papers. The Statesman writes - the Prime Minister called upon all Chief Ministers to work with the Centre as 'Team India' to chart a common course to progress and prosperity.

    The Centre clearing the air on the understanding reached with the US recently on the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act , is another prominent story. The Asian Age writes - under the agreement the foreign suppliers of equipment for nuclear reactors cannot be sued by the victims in case of a nuclear accident, but the Suppliers can be held liable by the Operator, who has the right of recourse in accordence with  the contract signed between the operator and the supplier.

    In an exclusive, The Indian Express reports that as part of a global agreement, a trove of secret documents from HSBC's Swiss private banking arm has revealed the names of 1,195 Indian account holders and their balances for the year 2006-07, roughly doubling the number that was given by French authorities in 2011. This is expected to significantly widen the scale and scope of the ongoing probe by the Supreme Court appointed SIT.

    "Individuals, companies may get some tax relief in budget", is a top headline in the Times of India. As the Government is keen to restart the investment cycle and deepen the manufacturing sector as part of it Make in India Campaign, the 2015-16 Budget is likely to include major tax relief for individuals to boost savings and for companies to encourage them to invest in the country.

Rohtak police get 'vital clues' in rape and murder of mentally challenged Nepalese woman

Rohtak police get 'vital clues' in rape and murder of mentally challenged Nepalese woman

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

    After the Delhi Elections yesterday, all newspapers have highlighted the results of the Exit Polls on their front pages with catchy headlines "Exit Polls, Enter Aam Aadmi," headlines The Pioneer. The Mail Today reports" Pehle Aap say Exit Polls", while the Times of India adds " Paanch Saal Kejriwal: Exit Polls- Muffler Man may have wrapped it up, leaving BJP out in the cold."
    In related stories The Hindustan Times reports " High on poll ink, Delhi breaks turnout record". The Hindu reports " many centers inaccessible to differently-abled."
    The ouster of Bihar  Chief Minister Jitan Manjhi has also been reported by many newspaper. " Manjhi out and Nitish in ", reports the Mail Today. The Asian Age reports "Nitish effects Bihar coup, Manjhi defiant" while The Hindu adds "Bihar in flux as Manjhi wants House dissolved."
    The Asian Age reports that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked Indian Diplomats to " shed old mindsets" adding that, that is the way forward to position the country in a leading role, rather than being a balancing force globally.
    In significant news, The Times of India informs that " to counter insurgency, the center wants to lay a web or roads in the Naxal-affected areas. To construct 7300 kms of roads, the highways Ministry has reportedly urged the Home Ministry to earmark, rupees 12,000 crore in its Budget.
    The Business Standard in a front page story reports "Government's message to public sector banks : Perform or Perish -allocates rupees 6,990 crore to 9 banks, based on efficiency; laggards left out".
    According to the Indian express "Third Party insurance premium on vehicles set to see sharp hike". In the wake of huge losses being suffered by general insurance firms, the Finance Ministry has asked the regulator to allow a higher hike than usual.
    And finally, in a story headlined " Bone-breaking surgery becomes tall order"  The Hindustan Times reports that a new Ilizarov technique in which a bone is cut or-broken- and lengthened gradually with the help of metal wires or rings, is being used to increase height to grow taller.

Friday, February 6, 2015

UK-US surveillance regime was unlawful ‘for seven years’


UK-US surveillance regime was unlawful ‘for seven years’

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    With the campaign din subsiding just before the crucial day of polling in the national capital, Hindustan Times writes "Delhi calms down before big vote", and  - "Countdown for D-day begins", headlines the Statesman.
    The Asian Age reports - In a landmark ruling on decriminalizing politics and ensuring probity in public life, the Supreme Court on Thursday held that suppressing information in the nomination form by a candidate - on pending criminal or corruption cases - may be ground to set aside his or her election to Panchayats, State legislatures or Parliament.
    On his second visit to India, Asian Development Bank President TAKEHIKO NAKAO has commended India for opening up, saying the Indian Government is 'delivering' on the promise to turn red-tape into a red carpet for investors, listing - faster environment clearances for projects, increased foreign investment limits in many sectors and Land Acquisition Law amendments as major achievements, reports The Economic Times.
    Papers carry pictures of Christians protesting against the recent attacks on churches, outside the Sacred Heart Cathedral in New Delhi on Thursday. The Hindu reports that Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said that the government would not tolerate any discrimination on the basis of caste or religion and directed the Delhi Police to ensure security of Churches and other places of worship.
    The Times of India writes that the JD(u) government in Bihar plunged into a crisis on Thursday after Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi opposed party Chief Sharad Yadav's bid to replace him with Nitish Kumar at the helm. The paper also reports that Sitaram Yechury is likely to take over as the fifth general Secratary of the CPM in April - from Prakash Karat, who demits office at the end of 3 terms.
    And finally, the Times of India writes that a Buddhist academic has said that a 200 year old mummified monk -  discovered in Mangolia seated in the meditative 'lotus position' may not be dead, but in a very deep spritual state called 'Tukdam' and that Forensic examinations are being carried out on him.

Thursday, February 5, 2015

AIB Roast row: FIRs against Deepika, Sonakshi and 14 others

AIB Roast row: FIRs against Deepika, Sonakshi and 14 others

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    The Home Secretary being axed for helping Matang Sinh, an accused in the Sarada scam, is highlighted in several newspapers this morning. The Indian Express writes - on a day Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh called the CBI director, seeking clarity on the attempt by Home Secretary Anil Goswami  stalling Matang Sinh's arrest in the Sarada Scam probe, a major reshuffle, of seven joint-director-rank officials, took place in the agency.    
    Congress heir apparent Rahul Gandhi yesterday accused PM Narendra Modi of setting up Jayanti Natarajan against him-reports The Times of India. The paper also says, Modi trashes opinion polls.
    The Delhi Campaign hitting a crescendo, is highlighted in several papers. The Tribune writes " Parties rush to sway voters as canvassing ends today". "High octane fight for Delhi get turbocharged"  highlights the Pioneer.
    The Hindu reports that in a joint study by a Delhi School of Economics professor and a professor of economics at the University of Michigan - on the impact of 'reservation' in public sector jobs, on productivity efficiency - it was shown that quotas do not hurt efficiency in any sector but, in fact, raised it in some areas.
    ISRO will be launching its first satellite for the US - for this year's Google's Sky Box Imaging for GPS maps - from its space port at Sriharikota, writes the Asian Age.
    And finally, The Times of India asks us to imagine  'must-have' tables and stools and other household furniture - exclusively designed from old kitchen utensils & implements, or a modern coffee-table made from discarded Rubik Cubes.

Fox News site embeds unedited Isis video showing brutal murder of Jordanian pilot


Fox News site embeds unedited Isis video showing brutal murder of Jordanian pilot

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    The Delhi poll related stories dominate the papers today. The Times of India lead quotes a mellower Kejri as saying " We wont confront centre but seek Co-operation". The subhead also quotes him as saying ' Party and I have evolved, dharna to be the last resort".
    On the Aam Aadmi Party's funding issue, The Pioneer writes " AAP defends funding , asks Chief Justice of India (CJI) for Special Investigation team (SIT)". The Hindu leads with "AAP throws probe gauntlet , Modi mocks it". "War of words over AAP funding hots up" is the lead in the Statesman.
    The Economic Times in a box item writes that "Fiery Modi taunts AAP with black money barb". The Times of India writes "Donations to AAP surge, touch 66 lakh rupees on Tuesday".
    BJP unveils its vision for Delhi" is the lead in the Hindustan Times. The  Sub head says "Delayed manifesto stresses development and security of women in capital". The Pioneer writes, " BJP docu en-visions out-of-box solutions" . While the Times of India writes that BJP vision paper refers to citizens from North-east as "Immigrants".
    The Hindustan Times, The Asian Age, The Hindu and The Times of India all carry the news story of petrol ans diesel prices being slashed again on their front pages.
    "RBI keep interest rates unchanged' writes The Asian Age. The Financial Express leads with " No rate cut for now, RBI moves on other fronts,", "Measures to attract FDI, easier norms for FPI's in debt and forex markets".
    On the Saradha scam The Indian Express leads with "Top MHA officials faces probe for bid to 'stall' Saradha arrest". The Hindu in its top bottom fold writes, that "A Top Home Ministry official  tried to stall Matang Sinh's arrests".
    The Times of India reports in an interesting news item that Vegetable and Fruit prices soar up to 100 percent. Between Jan 31st 2014 and Jan 30th 2015, wholesale prices of peas rose by 106 percent, Spinach by 94 percent and Carrots by 89 percent.
    The Express News line reports that the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to shell out additional compensation upto 10 percent of developed land to farmers whose land had been acquired. This may impact property sacks across Noida and Greater Noida.
    And Finally, Are you having trouble sleeping? Well, blame it  on your  gadgets writes the Times of India. Over exposure to screen affects  nerves and disturbs sleep states the paper.

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

IS video claims captured pilot burned alive, angry Jordan vows revenge

IS video claims captured pilot burned alive, angry Jordan vows revenge

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    Reports on political parties campaigning for the upcoming Delhi Polls, External affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the Vandalizing of another Delhi Church in the early hours of Monday are some front page stories in papers today.
    "Hawala at Midnight taint for AAP"- "Former volunteers accuse party of getting funds through bogus companies which were alleged fronts for money laundering " writes the Mail Today, " while the Tribune says "BJP, AAP trade barbs over funds, caste."
    "South Delhi Church desecrated, but cops say just a robbery", writes the Hindustan Times.
    Under the headline "Supreme Court : Is aadhar a must for dole? " the Asian Age reports that the Supreme Court has sought a response from the Centre to indicate whether the Indian Government had made the aadhar card mandatory for citizens to avail the benefit of Social Service Schemes.
    The Hindustan Times writes that the Centre wants the Press Information Bureau, its main publicity machine to function like a PR firm-to move from crisis management to marketing the governments reputation.
    And Finally, in good news for the common man's pocket, The Times of India writes that from July 1st, the Centre is set to launch its own brand ' - Jan aushadi"- to sell low cost generic medicine from chemists.

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Kejriwal most-preferred choice for Delhi CM, AAP takes lead over BJP in last leg: HT survey

Kejriwal most-preferred choice for Delhi CM, AAP takes lead over BJP in last leg: HT survey
NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

    "Biggest guns boom in Battle for Delhi" is The Hindustan Times headline. Pointing to yesterday's Sunday being a rally day in Delhi with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sonia Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal holding election rallies in Delhi. There were 95 rallies in all. The Pioneer calls it 'Threesome awesome'.

    The Economic Times says that analysts are predicting the election outcome on Dalal street. An Aam Aadmi Party win over the BJP may not go down well with the market they say.

    "Diversity should not only be accepted but also celebrated" says Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sang chief Mohan Bhagwat, at a gathering at Mysuru, reports The Hindu in a box item.

    In some good news for the nation, India's maternal mortality rate, MMR, has further dropped to 165 per 1 lakh live births, as compared to 178 in 2010-2012. This gives hope of India achieving the millennium Development goal 5, reports The Asian Age. Kerala has lowest MMR at 61 per lakh live births.

    The Financial Express reports of Akondara, a small hamlet in Gujarat with a population of just over a 1000 people. It is now a digital village where services range from cashless banking to digitized school teaching.
    The Indian Express has an inspiring story of a daily wager's son- Nawaz Shaikh from Solapur district who studied at a Zilla parishad school and is now pursuing his Phd in immunology. A logo designed by him has been chosen for the new education policy. And that's not all he may well be its brand ambassador too."

    The 15-day, 29th Surajkund International Crafts mela inaugurated by Haryana Chief Minister M.L.Khattar yesterday has been covered by most newspapers.

    And Finally, India has the fourth largest area planted under Genetically Modified(GM) crops reports The Hindustan Times. The paper says the MNC Monsanto has a monopoly here.