Nepali woman gang-raped in moving car

Nepali woman gang-raped in moving car 

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    The police action following the attack on Africans in the Capital city is a lead story in many dailies. "MEA cracks down on racism; five held," reports the Pioneer. "Africans reject MEA response, plan protest," says The Hindu. The Hindustan Times headlines Delhi police's advice to Africans "don't party and drink in public because such behavior disturbs public." "Attack racist but have belief in government: African envoy," adds the paper.
    "Government alerts Canada on Khalistan terror camp," headlines the Times of India, "alerting Canada's Justin Trudeau government over camp near mission city in British Columbia to carry strikes in Punjab.
    "Fresh trouble, Rawat ally won't back Rajya Sabha nominee," reports the Tribune, "with PDF objecting to the name of Pradeep Tamta as the party's nominee." The Pioneer on the other hand reports, "five Union Minister n BJP's Rajya Sabha list." "Naidu, Naqvi in BJP list for Rajya Sabha," highlights the Asian Age.
    "Come Wednesday, eating out, travel to cost more with the 0.5 per cent Krishi Kalyan Cess on all taxable services coming into effect from the first of June," reports the Asian Age.
    "Constitution is the mother of all laws: Army tribunal rules against triple Talaq," reports the Hindustan Times.
    And Finally, "Twitterati, take note," reports the Times of India, "your Twitter profile picture can reveal your personality type." Researches have sorted profile pictures into five personality categories--- neuroticism, agreeableness, conscientiousness, extroversion and openness to experience." A picture is worth a thousand words, it seems.

IPL: David Warner Leads SRH to Maiden Title, Heartbreak For Virat Kohli

IPL: David Warner Leads SRH to Maiden Title, Heartbreak For Virat Kohli 

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    The front pages of prominent dailies have featured the 2nd anniversary gala of the NDA government. "PM Hails end of corruption" reads a Hindustan Times headline while Sunday Pioneer caption says, "Ek nayi subah on eve of Modi government's 3rd year". Indian Express headline says, "PM: Don't create false despondency" and the Times of India writes Mr. Modi said the country faces a choice between `vikaswad' (development) and `virodhwad' (obstructionism) and the people are well placed to make the right choice.

    The Times of India reports the CBSE class 10 results are out with girls again outperforming boys. Hindustan Times says the passing percentage came down from 97.32% last year to 96.21% this year.

    "Will bring back Pandits with dignity: Mehbooba" - under that headline, the Sunday Tribune says J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has vowed to bring back Kashmiri Pandits with dignity to transit accommodation in the valley.

    Under the headline, "Chorus against triple talaq grows louder", Hindustan Times reports that more and more young, educated Muslim women are defying personal law and demanding a ban on unilateral divorce.

    A week after the road rage killing of a Congolese man in Delhi that sparked a diplomatic row and violence against Indians in Congo, four attacks on African nationals by residents in Chattarpur were reported, says Hindustan Times.

    Sunday Pioneer reports that 70% of the 4,064 CCTV cameras installed in the national capital by Delhi Police are said to have become non-functional.

    In news that could sound like music to your ears, the Indian Railways plans to launch "clone trains" on high demand routes that will be run within an hour of a scheduled train's departure to accommodate those on the waiting list, writes the Hindu.

'Mass rape' video on social media shocks Brazil

'Mass rape' video on social media shocks Brazil

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    Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at a rally in Saharanpur in UP to celebrate two years of NDA rule at the Centre dominates the front pages. The Pioneer quotes Mr Modi as saying "Not a single taint on govt in two years". The Times of India highlights an announcement made by the Prime Minister at the rally under the caption "To beat shortfall, doctors in govt. hospitals to retire at 65".
    The Indian Express carries an exclusive interview with Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in which it quotes him as  saying "Govt. will bridge any trust deficit with minorities".
    All the papers take note of the Punjab and Haryana High Court's decision to put a stay on the reservation for Jats and five other communities in government jobs and education in Haryana. "HC strikes down Haryana's 10% quota for Jats" reports the Hindustan Times. The Tribune quotes Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar as saying "Will try to get it vacated".
    The Supreme Court's decision to allow an Italian marine, Salvatore Girone, accused of killing two Indian fishermen in 2012 to go home with certain conditions attached finds traction in all the papers. The Times of India reports "Italian marine to remain within SC's authority : Dont influence witness, Court tells Girone".
    The killing of a Congolese student in Delhi on Friday has had worrying repercussions. "Mobs in Congo react to lynching in Delhi, 7 Indians hurt in violence" states the Pioneer.
    The Economic Times writes that Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said that India will not become a party to any further legal process of appeal in the Italian apex court on the Agusta Westland chopper case.
    The Government's ordinance on the Common Medical Entrance Exam, NEET, is in for a legal challenge reports the Asian Age as it writes "SC moved on NEET ordinance".
    And finally.....news of the birth of a baby who has set a new national record. The Asian Age states "Heaviest baby , all of 6.8 Kgs born in Karnataka".

KCR Denies RS Seat To Media Owner

KCR Denies RS Seat To Media Owner

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    The diplomatic row engulfing India after the murder of Congolese national last week makes for front page news this morning."African nations unite against racism in city"writes Hindustan Times.The Asian Age quotes Africa as telling India "stop racist attacks or lose students"."Centre seeks to cool African ire"states the Hindu.
    Referring to the draft rules of the Juvenile Justice Act 2015 the Pioneer writes "New juvenile Act handles delinquents with kid gloves,no handcuffs or lock-up for 16 to 18 year old children"."Government proposes child-friendly juvenile laws"notes the Asian Age.
    Writing on President Pranab Mukherjee's China visit, the Pioneer writes "Make in India, Pranab invites Chinese to conducive India". The Statesman quotes the President as saying "China should give more market access for Indian products".
    "IED leak prevented deadly Jaish strike in Delhi last December" leads the Times of India. The paper writes that the plot was revealed after arrest of duo in Kabul.
    "Monsoon cheer as Australia signals end of EI Nino" writes the Hindu. The paper quotes the weather officials in India as saying "this could cause monsoon to spill over to October.
    In the coming months buses across the country will be fitted with panic buttons, CCTV and GPS-in an effort to make  public transport safer for women in the wake of rising crime and violence against them, notes the Hindustan Times.
    The Asian Age carries the bizarre story of UK foreign office cat being put under the scanner for being "European Union spy".
    And finally, artificial sweeteners may harm your health. Well, the Hindustan Times reports, artificial sweeteners help cut calories, but may have negative health effects, a study warned.

Foxconn replaces '60,000 factory workers with robots'

Foxconn replaces '60,000 factory workers with robots'

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    Newspapers today carry different leads.
    "Ordinance on new med exam okayed", says the Hindustan Times, of the NEET.
    "President in China with NSG agenda", writes the Tribune.
    Times of India carries a spread on the new govt. in Kerala, terming it "A Left Turn to the Future".
    The Indian Express, in its series on the state of the economy, leads with "Demand-driven boost to economy rides on rains, rural income, Pay Commission's hike".
    The air-ambulance crash-landing in a Delhi village, receives prominent attention with photographs. The Pioneer leads with it, saying "Certain Death Averted by Pilots' Skill". Hindustan Times terms it "Plane lucky in Najafgarh".
    "Twitter drops photos, videos from 140-character limit" reports the Business Standard adding that user names and media attachments will no longer count toward the length of the tweet but the 140 character limit will remain.
    "Poll-bound Lucknow tops second list of smart cities", notes the Business Standard. The Hindu Business Line carries a photograph of the city, captioning it "Pehle aap, Lucknow".
    "Stir by teachers in DU set to delay undergrad results", mention the Hindustan Times.
    Private weather forecast agency "Skymet forecasts 'above normal' rainfall", reports the Business Standard. The Pioneer says "Slow but steady bountiful monsoon to peak in September".
    "Hopes fade for rescuing two Indians missing on Everest", notes the Hindustan Times on its front page.

    "armer sells farmland to build dam", as he got no help from the Maharastra government, writes the Times of India.
    And finally, "There's pay parity in India Inc", states the Hindu Business Line, as women at the top of the corporate ladder in India enjoy far more pay parity vis-a-vis their male counterparts, than in some advanced economies.

How significant is India's $500 million deal with Iran?

How significant is India's $500 million deal with Iran?

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    The Business Standard terms Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Iran as the most important foreign visit of the year. Once Chabahar port is developed, India will access central Asia directly skipping Pakistan, says the front page report.
    ISRO launches first Swadeshi shuttle headlines the Tribune. The successful launch of the winged Reusable launch vehicle technology demonstrator from Sriharikota will make space travel easier and cheaper in future, says the report.
    "Bayer's Monsanto buy may sow seeds of trouble for Indian agriculture" headlines the Hindu Business line. It could lead to increase in prices of seeds because when resources are concentrated in a few hands their bargaining power will go up and will adversely impact third world farmers, says the report.
    The Pioneer reports that AIADMK chief J. Jayalalitha fulfills 5 poll vows on day 1. Within minutes of her swearing in, she signed files for closure of 500 liquor shops, waiving off crop loans for micro & small farmers, 100 units of free power, increasing gold allocation from 4 to 8 grams for underprivileged women.
    "The word disability is officially replaced by word DIVYANG JAN now, says an Economic Times report."
    "Cancer causing chemicals in bread" says CSE makes for Hindu front page story. KFC, Pizza Hut, Domino's, Subway and Mc-Donalds are among the breads found positive for potassium bromate or potassium iodate banned in many countries.
    Finally, lets talk about petite Yogita Raghuvanshi - a qualified lady lawyer. You will find her driving a massive 14 wheeler truck with 30 tonne cargo reports the Hindu.
    And, 22 year old Arjun Vajpai is one of the youngest to climb the 5th highest peak Mt. Makalu in Nepal, reports the Hindustan Times.

How a young IT minister is transforming Hyderabad into a global business city once again

How a young IT minister is transforming Hyderabad into a global business city once again

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    The Hindustan Times reports Prime Minister's Mann Ki Baat address to the nation: "Save every drop of water: Modi". "Humankind itself destroyed nature and put itself on path of destruction," quotes The Pioneer.
    "Six Assam Rifle soldiers killed in Manipur ambush," reports The Hindu. Militants attacked their convoy near the Myanmar border.
    "US drone strike kills Taliban supremo Mansoor in Pakistan," notes The Asian Age and other dailies.
    Of the Prime Minister's Iran visit, The Indian Express reports "Trade, transit links on table, but Pakistan will be on back of the mind for both India, Iran."  Also Newspapers carry pictures of Mr. Modi starting his tour of Iran with a visit to the Bhai Ganga Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Tehran.
    "Centre in no hurry to decide Governor Rajan's fate," reports The Economic Times.
    Kiran Bedi's appointment as Governor of Puducherry and Anurag Thakur's election as President of BCCI have been noted in all dailies.
    "IAS exam age limit may be lowered," reports the Hindustan Times, of a UPSC-appointed committee recommendation to reduce the upper age limit for entrance into premier civil services such as the IAS and IPS.
    "Mamata Banerjee to go to Rome for Mother Teresa's sainthood on September 4th, following an invitation by the Missionaries of Charity, reports The Asian Age.
    "Poor show: over 50% flunk Haryana Class X board exam," reports The Tribune, indicating that much needs to be done to raise the standard of education.

Another U.S.-led assassination on its soil angers Pakistan

Another U.S.-led assassination on its soil angers Pakistan

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    The CBSE Class XII results have been prominently covered on the front pages of most newspapers this morning. "Delhi girl tops CBSE Class XII exam; 89,000 score over 90%" reads a Times of India headline. The Hindu writes that for the 4th consecutive year, a Delhi student has topped the class 12 CBSE exams, adding that Sukriti Gupta of Montfort School emerged all India topper with 99.4% marks. Under the caption, "Gurgaon twins score identical marks in Boards, equal in JEE", Hindustan Times reports that Gurgaon girls Ankita and Harshita Chauhan who are twin sisters, the 17-year-old siblings, have scored 93% in CBSE.

    The Times of India says that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants Apple Inc. to manufacture iPhones in India instead of pushing its plan to sell refurbished pre-owned handsets, according to officials familiar with discussions he had with Apple CEO Tim Cook.

    The Asian Age reports that the CBI has registered a case against former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda for alleged irregularities in the allocation of 14 industrial plots in Panchkula.

    A 29-year-old teacher from Congo was bludgeoned to death by three men in south Delhi on Friday after an argument over boarding an auto-rickshaw, reports The Indian Express.

    Current rates of climate change may trigger instability in a major Antarctic glacier, leading to a sea-level rise of almost three metres, a new study has warned, writes the Times of India.

    The HRD Ministry has ed plans for setting up its own school board for Ved Vidya or Vedic education, says The Indian Express.

    "Not just pals, taxmen tracking FB, Twitter for your foreign trip pics" - under that caption, the Times of India says that Income-tax officials have found new ammunition - social media posts, such as photographs of an overseas vacation or a new car, which the taxpayer has shared among his friends, to extract correct information from taxpayers.

Isis threatens to attack India in new video

Isis threatens to attack India in new video

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    After the assembly election results, the front pages of most papers track government formation in the states that went to polls. "Mamta to take oath on May 27, Vijayan Kerala CM" reports the Hindu. The impact of the results on the Congress party is also prominently noticed on the front pages.   The Statesman writes "Rumblings in Congress after poll debacle : AICC snubs Digvijay call for surgical intervention".
    All the papers highlight the Union Cabinet's  decision to clear an ordinance deferring the Common Entrance Test for Medical Colleges or NEET in the backdrop of the Supreme Court  ordering its implementation. The Pioneer reports "State boards out of NEET this year....but no relief for private medical colleges".
    In a special front page story, the Indian Express focuses on a 22 minute Arabic language video in which purported Indian jihadists threaten war on the country. The headline reads "Coming to avenge Babri, Kashmir, Gujarat, Muzzafarnagar : ISIS video".
    The Hindustan Times cites the latest Census data of 2011 to report that the average size of the Indian family has dropped 5.3 % from the previous decade and the sharpest decline of 11% was noticed in Muslim households headed by men.
    And finally...it may sound unbelievable but its true...the Pioneer informs us of a unique warning given by Delhi's auto drivers to the government. The paper says "Dont you dare hike fare!  Auto drivers warn government : Fear of compeition from cheaper e-cabs triggers unprecedented demand".

Secret Service shoots man with gun outside White House

Secret Service shoots man with gun outside White House

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    Newspapers today cover extensively the results of the state elections declared yesterday. All other news seems to pale in front of this momentous event.
    "BJP gains, Didi and Amma Remain," reports Hindustan Times. "BJP sizzles, Congress melts," says Indian Express. "Kerala left, Assam right, Didi Amma march on" - The Tribune. "A Cong-less India, Almost," headlines Times of India. "A tale of two leaders: How Shah nailed it and how Rahul failed," - The Economic Times. "Debut, Comeback, Debacle," sums up The Statesman. "NDA's reform push to grow stronger as BJP base broadens," says Hindustan Times.
    And finally, a message of caution to all gymmers and walkers and fitness freaks.. "Too much exercise can cause damage", warns the Times of India. "Although benefits outweigh risks, exercise should be done under supervision and in moderation say Doctors."

EgyptAir plane crash likely 'an act of terrorism,' Hillary Clinton says, as officials find debris in Mediterranean Sea

EgyptAir plane crash likely 'an act of terrorism,' Hillary Clinton says, as officials find debris in Mediterranean Sea

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    It's Counting Day ! "All eyes on poll results today," says the Statesmen. "D Day for Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala," reports The Pioneer. "BJP waits buoyant; Congress stakes high," The Asian Age; "Congress, Left hope for a turn around," The Hindu.
    Apple CEO, Tim Cook's visit to India figures prominently in today's newspapers. "Cook has his platter full on Day One of India visit" headlines The Economic Times. The Times of India captions a photograph of Cook's visit to the Siddivinayak Temple as "Cook's Day: iCame, iPrayed, iMet. "
    "Kejriwal launches Delhi Statehood Campaign," is the lead story in Hindustan Times. "Takes Statehood struggle to public," says The Pioneer.
     And finally, "Flying Sydney-London in two hours gets a step closer!" Trials conducted by a joint US-Australia military team, using hypersonic technology at 7.5 times the speed of sound, could revolutionize global air travel, reports The Times of India.

Telangana’s newest English daily likely to serve as KCR’s mouthpiece

Telangana’s newest English daily likely to serve as KCR’s mouthpiece 

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    "Pak worried over J&K map bill", says the Asian Age. India's plan to introduce 'Geospatial information regulation bill' in Parliament that penalises anyone who does not depict Jammu & Kashmir as part of India has rattled Pakistan.
    "Mega bank in the making" is the Pioneer headline adding that The State Bank of India is all set to merge its five associate banks & the BharatiyaMahila Bank with itself.
    "5 Car models in India fail UK crash safety test", is the Tribune headline pointing to the Zero star rating given by vehicle safety group Global NCAP. However, industry experts have questioned the test at 64 kmph and not 56 kmph as is the norm.
    BJP's new RajyaSabha MP Subramanian Swamy's plea to sack RBI governor RaghuramRajan because he is "mentally not fully Indian" and is "wrecking" Indian economy makes for front page story in Indian Express.
    "Muslim group names scholarships after Modi" is a box item in the Hindu. The forum for Muslim studies & Analysis will award the NarendraModi scholarship to economically backward Muslim students who are in 12th standard or doing graduation.
    The Tribune reports of 25,000 trees being axed for four laning project along Nakodar-Moga-Barnala. Already 24,000 trees were chopped off along BIST-Doab canal says the report triggering environment vs development debate.
    The country's first driver-less metro train had its first trial run yesterday. "Driving in change", is the apt  caption of the picture of this metro on the front page of the Hindu.

Busy schedule likely for Apple CEO Tim Cook in India

Busy schedule likely for Apple CEO Tim Cook in India

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    Exit polls on the Assembly election results dominate the lead today.
    "Exit polls signal Ist win for BJP in Assam, Big majority for Didi" is the Times of India headline. "Mamata may buck trend of upsets for incumbents" leads the Business Standard, as "most exit polls see loss for Jaya; Assam for BJP;  Left turn for Kerala".
    The Pioneer writes "Exit polls, Enters Confusion" as huge margins in predictions baffles viewers and experts.
    "Centre mulls ordinance on NEET relief" reports the Tribune.
    "Anandiben on way out ahead of 2017 polls?" asks the Pioneer. The Asian Age says "Patel stir may cost Anandiben her job", while the Times of India reports "BJP dismisses buzz over Gujarat Chief Minister change".
    "Cheap power for industry to push Make in India" states the Business Standard, of the Union Power Ministry working on a model of cheap power at fixed long-term rates for industry.
    The Financial Express reports "EPFO to provide 3-year life cover to subscribers after job loss".
    "No reply to query, NIA writes to Pak: Allow us to visit for Pathankot probe" is the lead in the Indian Express.
    "Banks seek government's protection to reach deal with Mallya" to settle loan default, covers the Times of India on its front page.
    "Wrestler Sushil moves Delhi High Court to seek fair trial for Olympic berth" reports the Hindustan Times.
    "Maneka recasts policy to aid single women" states the Times of India, of Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi revising the National Policy on Women for the first time since 2001.

Exit polls: BJP to win Assam, LDF in Kerela, DMK-Congress in TN, Mamata in WB

Exit polls: BJP to win Assam, LDF in Kerela, DMK-Congress in TN, Mamata in WB

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    Monsoon to arrive late in Kerala, a week later than normal finds top mention in all the dailies this morning."Heat to reign as monsoon set to miss date with Kerala."writes the Pioneer."Monsoon in Kerala June 7,delay likely in rest of India"informs Asian Age.
    Referring to the Malegoan case Hindustan Times writes "Congress wants Supreme Court to investigate Malegaon case."While the Indian Express writing on the NIA charge sheet states "NIA says "military grade RDX",but quiet on source."
    And finally, do you want to boost your working memory? Well, Hindustan Times reports, take off your shoes, as a new study has found that running barefoot leads to better cognitive performance.

PM Modi speaks to Gandhi’s grandson living in Delhi old age home

PM Modi speaks to Gandhi’s grandson living in Delhi old age home

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS THE HEADLINES:

    US support for India's entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group or NSG in the face of opposition from China is widely reported on the front pages of most papers. "US snubs China, says India fit  for NSG club" reports the Pioneer.

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at an international conference on the sidelines of the Simhastha Kumbh mela in Ujjain is prominently noticed in the press. The Tribune reports the Prime Minister as saying "Global warming, terror key issues" while the Asian quotes him as saying "Shed holier than thou attitude to end conflict".

    The 570 crore rupee cash seizure in poll bound Tamil Nadu by the Election Commission is widely noticed with most  papers highlighting a vey unique claimant to the money. "State Band of India claims 570 crore EC haul in Tamil Nadu its cash" reports the Statesman.

    Most papers report that R K Pachauri, the former chief of The Energy Research Institute or TERI, has been summoned as an accused by a Delhi court in a sexual harassment case. The Hindustan Times writes "Pachauri to be tried for sexual harassment, rules Court".

    The Mail Today provides us an interesting statistic about Parliamentarians....It writes that just 50 members out of the total 800 parliamentarians from both the houses avail the parliament's library facilities.

    The Times of India takes note of a traveler's guide brought out by the Indian Council of Cultural Relations or ICCR for foreign visitors and students. Citing the information contained in the guide, the paper writes "Dating uncommon, queueing up more so".

Facebook news selection is in hands of editors not algorithms, documents show

Facebook news selection is in hands of editors not algorithms, documents show

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    The Supreme Court order that defamation will remain a criminal offence in India makes for front page news in all the dailies this morning."Free speech not absolute, criminal defamation stays"leads Hindustan Times. The paper writes that the Supreme Court order says individual's right to reputation part of person's right to life."Apex court upholds validity of the law, says freedom of speech has a limit"writes the Pioneer. The Indian Express quotes the Supreme Court as saying "free speech no excuse to sully reputation."
    Referring to the Malegaon case the Tribune writes "Sadhvi Pragya gets clean chit,MCOCA charges against Purohit dropped.""NIA drops charges against Pragya, 5 others in Malegaon blasts case"leads the Hindu.
    Writing on JNU"s disciplinary action against students involved on the February 9th "anti national" event on campus , the Times of India writes "Court stays JNU punishments but sets no stir rider". "High Court stays JNU action, Kanhaiya calls off stir." states Hindustan Times.
    On the Jat agitation the Statesman writes"Report blames 90 officials for lapses.""As Haryana burned policemen ran away" informs the Hindu.
    "Supreme Court orders wage relief, free food for students in drought hit areas" writes Hindustan Times. The Asian Age qoutes the Supreme Court directing the centre "Rush aid to drought zones".
    The Pioneer, Hindu and Hindustan Times on their front pages note the gunning down of the Siwan bureau chief of Hindi Daily Hindustan, Rajdeo Ranjan in Patna, underlining the deteriorating law and order situation in Bihar.
    The Asian Age and Pioneer reports that a US journalist Dana Milbank has kept his promise of literally eating his words if Donald Trump clinches the Republican presidential nomination as the scribe consumed a nine-course meal featuring newsprint from his column.
    And finally, blue galaxy may reveal birth of our universe. Well, Hindustan Times reports a faint galaxy 30 million light  years away in the constellation Leo Minor could shed light on how our universe was born.

Blood on Bihar's streets again after senior journalist is shot dead near railway station

Blood on Bihar's streets again after senior journalist is shot dead near railway station

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    WHO's report on the world's most polluted cities, receives prominent coverage across newspapers this morning. "India chokes up list of top polluted cities", accounting for half of the world's 20 most polluted cities, leads the Hindustan Times. "Delhi no longer world's most polluted city, now at no.11" headlines the Times of India.
     'All norms followed in Agusta purchase'. An HT exclusive quotes former Defence Secretary, Vijay Singh as saying all decisions taken on merit and Agusta choppers met IAF's requirements fully. The Asian Age quotes middleman, Christian Michel as saying "Have to protect Gandhis to save myself".
    Enforcement Directorate seeks Interpol arrest warrant against Mallya", is the lead in the Statesman.
    "Sebi may tighten P-Note rules to Block Black Money route to Dalal Street" headlines the Economic Times, also reporting, "Foreign Banks can invest up to 10 per cent in Private Lenders".
     "Niti Aayog's new 15-year road map to roll out in 2017"; will go beyond the traditional area of 'Plan' and look at internal security, defence, social and development goals, highlights the Hindustan Times on its front page.
     Against the backdrop of growing strain in India-Nepal relation, India says it is "Committed to making Nepal a success", reports the Pioneer.
    And finally, the Indian Express, in its Page One Anchor, highlights the success story of Tina Dabi, the IAS topper this year, terming it a story of individual excellence and social change.

Social media the new mantra for Indian gurus

Social media the new mantra for Indian gurus

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    Harish Rawat being formally declared the winner in the Uttarakhand assembly trust vote makes for front page news in all the dailies this morning."Centre retreats from Uttarakhand as Supreme Court upholds Congress trust win"leads the Times of India."It's official now: Uttarakhand to get back Rawat government"says Hindustan Times.
    "Apex court strikes down TRAI's call drop regulation, terms it arbitrary, unreasonable and non transparent"informs the Financial Express .All the other major newspapers also carry this story on their front pages.
    The deportation issue of Vijay Mallya also gets prominently noticed by the press. "Getting Mallya just got tougher" states Hindustan Times. The Pioneer quotes United Kingdom as telling India that "Can't deport but can extradite Mallya, realize gravity of charges, keen to assist you".
    "Supreme Court pulls up Centre, States for failing to tackle drought" leads the Hindu, adding "Finds 'lack of will' to save people, driving them to suicide, starvation". "Supreme Court raps Centre, States on drought" writes the Asian Age.
    On the Sheena Bora murder case the Asian Age writes "Indrani Driver want to reveal truth". "Indrani's driver ready to sing" says the pioneer.
    Reffering to the Agusta-Westland deal the Economic Times writes "Sleuths Dismiss Christian Michel's claims". The paper writes that the middle man is seen as key in swinging contract. The Mail Today quotes Michel as saying "Tyagi a front in bigger picture".
    The Asian Age reports that Queen Elezabeth II was caught on camera describing some Chinese officials as 'very rude' in a rare diplomatic goof up by the long serving British monarch.
    And finally, seafood once a week may reduce memory loss. Well, Hindustan Times reports eating a meal of seafood or other foods with omega-3 fatty acids at least once a week may protect against age-related memory loss,a new US study has claimed.

Air pollution in UK ‘wreaking havoc on human health', WHO warns

Air pollution in UK ‘wreaking havoc on human health', WHO warns

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    The Uttarakhand floor test dominates headlines in the press today.
    "Floor test done, Congress set to regain Uttarakhand" leads the Hindustan Times. The Indian Express writes "Congress has numbers, Supreme Court the result".
    "Delhi University registrar says Modi's degree authentic", notices the Hindustan Times on its front page.
    "Agusta middleman visited India 180 times between 2005 and 2013", the Times of India cites records of the Foreign Regional Registration Office. Hindustan Times reports, 3 firms linked to Agusta Westland middleman, Christian Michel, come under CBI scanner, also stating, "Three Agusta choppers stay grounded at Palam airbase".
    "2,000 Indian links in fresh ICIJ leaks" in the latest edition ofPanama Papers, informs the Pioneer.
    "India fails to get Mallya deported", but U.K. agrees to consider request for extradition, reports the Hindu.
    "Lok Sabha records 120% productivity, Rajya Sabha 84% ; Limited damage to proceedings despite BJP-Congress slugfest over Agusta" writes the Times of India.
    "Forget Drought, India Doubles its Grape Exports to Europe" informs the Economic Times, as farmers from Maharashtra used tanker water, accounting for nearly 98% of the grape exported this fiscal, at a price cheaper than that charged by Chile.
    "Supreme Court allows diesel tourist taxis to run as city cabs" reports the Times of India. "Relief for diesel cabs in Delhi till permit lasts", says the Pioneer.
    The Indian Express reports, Poorest district leaps to top 5 in Odisha with 92% pass in Class X Boards, of Odisha's Nabarangpur district.
    "Second year in a row, IAS topper is a Delhi woman" covers the Hindustan Times on its front page. The Indian Express mentions "UPSC topper from Delhi picks 'big paradox' Haryana as cadre".
    And finally, "Radio waves may power smartphones in the future" relieving you of the annoyance of carrying your charger around, notes the Times of India.

Ganguly questions Dhoni's captaincy

Ganguly questions Dhoni's captaincy 

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     Today's crucial Confidence Vote in the Uttarakhand Assembly is highlighted by most Papers. The Times of India writes, 'Less than 18 hours before dismissed Chief Minister Harish Rawat is to face a Trust Vote in the State Assembly', the Supreme Court on Monday refused to permit nine disqualified rebel Congress MLA's to vote, raising hopes in the Congress camp of winning the much anticipated Floor Test. "It's advantage Rawat", headlines The Asian Age.
    The questioning of  Prime Minister Narendra Modi's educational qualifications by the Aam Aadmi Party, as also a rebuttal by the BJP, get extensive coverage. A Hindustan Times headline reads " BJP waves Modi's degrees, AAP says they are forged".
    Mail Today reports "In an emotional response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's jibe at her Italian origins, Sonia Gandhi said at an election rally on Monday -  "India is my home and it is here that my ashes will mingle with my loved ones".
    "Markets register biggest advance in over three weeks, reports the Business Standard, with the benchmark Sensex closing at 25,688, a jump of over 460 points.
    "Delhi Diesel ban to stay, Apex Court pulls up car makers & Centre", writes Business Line of the Hindu. The Supreme Court has extended the ban on registration of new diesel vehicles with an engine capacity of 2,000 cc and above in the National Capital and National Capital Region until further notice.
    "Terminally ill patients may get the right to die", reports Mail Today. The debate over mercy killing may soon end as the Union Health Ministry has prepared a legislation on the contentious issue of Euthanasia.
    And finally, The Times of India informs us that scientist at a Mexican University have modified the micro structure of cement to create a new light-emitting cement gel that could last a hundred years and will illuminate roads, highways or bicycle lanes at night by absorbing solar energy during the day.

BJP produces Modi degrees, AAP finds discrepancies

BJP produces Modi degrees, AAP finds discrepancies

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES

    Another sting Video targeting former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat, A JD(U) MLA's son shooting dead a class 12 student for overtaking his SUV, and an OLA taxi driver being arrested for molesting a Belgium woman are some front page stories across papers today.

    "Uttarakhand slugfest boils as new sting targets Rawat" says the Asian Age while the Pioneer writes -- "CD shows money offered to MLA's to keep flock together, ex Chief Minister alleges phones being tapped, slams blackmail.

    Reporting on the Agusta chopper deal, the Pioneer writes that  Investigators have got some "vital" leads on the Indian contacts and fund sources of Chirstian Michel, an alleged Defence middleman, after interrogating his local driver in connection with money laundering probe in the nearly 3,600 crore rupee VVIP chopper deal.

    And finally, in empowering news for gender parity, the Asian Age writes that the CRPF, which happens to be the Country's largest paramilitary force has, for the first time, decided to deploy over 560 women commando's for undertaking anti-naxal operations.

Bihar road rage: Parties condemn Gaya youth’s killing, demand probe

Bihar road rage: Parties condemn Gaya youth’s killing, demand probe

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS THE HEADLINES:

    "NDA govt’s redressal mechanism takes the social media route" - under that headline, Hindustan Times writes that PM Narendra Modi’s communication-oriented strategy has thrust Farm Minister Radha Mohan Singh into the uncharted waters of social-media governance. Singh’s Facebook and Twitter accounts - which he monitors daily - are noisy platforms for griping rural folks.

    The Financial Express says with Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra hit by a severe drought, chief ministers Akhilesh Yadav and Devendra Fadnavis have sought increased funding from the Centre.

    Modi pushes for tech to pre-empt drought - under that caption, The Pioneer reports that the PM has pitched for focus on medium and long-term solutions for drought proofing and stressed the use of technologies like remote sensing and satellite imaging for planning water conservation.

    The Times of India writes that India has been forced to bury the four Jaish-e-Muhammed terrorists involved in the Pathankot terror attack after Pakistan washed its hands of the slain quartet despite irrefutable proof they had been sent by the terror outfit to launch attacks on India.

    "Congress has nothing to hide" - Under that headline, The Asian Age reports that making it clear that both the Congress and the UPA government had nothing to hide in the Agusta Westland copter scam, former Defence Minister A K Antony has said if the NDA government and its investigating agencies have any evidence against anyone, they should reveal it at the earliest.

    A 19th century Golden Temple painting bought by a taxi driver for Rs 3,800 from a car boot sale 30 years ago has been bought by an anonymous buyer on the telephone for a whopping Rs 88 lakh, The Sunday Tribune reports .

Hyderabad photographs go global

Hyderabad photographs go global

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

    The Agusta row continues to dominate headlines in almost all the major dailies this morning. "Parrikar invokes Bofors, Congress fires 'illusion' barb." leads Hindustan Times. "On board Agusta, government aims a Bofors.", states The Indian Express. The Times of India quotes Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar as saying, "Agusta won't be Bofors, we'll nail the bribe-takers."

    The latest on the Uttarakhand crisis is also prominently noticed by the papers. "Uttarakhand floor test on May 10th, Supreme Court to monitor.", informs The Tribune.

    On the Bombay High Court order on beef, The Times of India writes "High Court state can't dictate citizen's 'choice of food', decriminalises beef." "Bombay High Court decriminalises possession of beef with  a rider ", writes The Statesman.

    Referring to the Prime Minister's speech in Hosur in Western Tamil Nadu the Asian Age writes "PM adopts Italian strategy." "Modi takes 'Italy Link' swipe at Congress", states The Pioneer, adding that "PM says those found guilty in Agusta scam won't be spared."

    Most of the papers carry reports and photographs of the Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh led Congress's 'save democracy march' against the NDA government from Jantar Mantar  to Parliament.

    "State-run medical colleges may get National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET) exemption" speculates The Pioneer. "Second chance only for those who missed NEET-I" , writes The Hindu.

    The Asian Age reports that Sadiq Khan, the son of a bus driver , became London's first Muslim mayor, defeating a Conservative challenger who attempted to link him to extremism and securing a much-needed victory for his Opposition Labour Party.

    "Nepal turns bellicose, spurns India's hand", says The Pioneer. The paper writes, Nepal rejects offer to help build International airport; Nepal President cancels India visit; envoy recalled.

    The Times of India reports that  Obesity could be contagious as gut bacteria from overweight people spreads to slimmer people , research has found.

Indian Scientists Just Solved The Drought Problem, Make Seawater Drinkable At Fraction Of Cost

Indian Scientists Just Solved The Drought Problem, Make Seawater Drinkable At Fraction Of Cost

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    Newspapers cover different stories this morning.
    In a revelation that might add more fuel to the ongoing controversy over the AgustaWestland chopper deal in 2010, the Hindustan Times reveals, European middleman Guido Haschke allegedly tipped off the firm in October 2003, a month before the then NDA government officially recommended reducing the mandatory flying altitude, that benefited the firm.
    "Diesel cab ban has hurt BPO sector, says Centre" also raising concerns on women's security reports the Hindustan Times. The Indian express quotes the Centre as saying "Need 5 years to phase Diesel out".
    "Fix 8 years as life of all commercial vehicles" the Indian Express quotes a Group of State Road Ministers, constituted to frame rules for road safety.
    On the freebies promised by Jayalalitha in her party manifesto for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Times of India writes " Amma of all sops : Free phones, 50% off on scooters" for women. The Indian Express comments  " 'Amma knows what her children need' : Free phones, gold, loans, power, land".
    JNU Students' Union chief Kanhaiya Kumar, on an indefinite hunger strike, was rushed to AIIMS, as his health condition deteriorated critically, notes the Asian Age.
    And finally, "Good Samaritan runs into wooden bureaucracy". Under that headline, the Hindu reports, an elderly laborer who donated a third of his land to 10 landless families.

Apple loses trademark fight over 'iPhone' name in China

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    "Parrikar's facts silence Congress" says the Pioneer headline. BJP targets Sonia with all guns blazing, however, A K Antony said he had ordered CBI probe in 2012, the reports adds.
    "3 terror suspects arrested in Delhi explosives seized" says the Hindu. They make planning a major stake at a busy Delhi market says the report.
    ILAIYARAJA, the great music maestro did not come to receive the National Film Award as he is unhappy with the bifurcation of Best Music Director reports the Hindu on the front page.
    Alloxan is used in the manufacture of refined flour, bleaching agents Benzoyl Peroxide and Chlorine oxide also used to make flour white- all this needs a rethink by FSSAI is a report in the Hindu.
    The brutal rape and murder of a 30 year old Dalit woman in Kerala sparking protests on streets and on line has drawn comparison with Delhi's Nirbhaya case in the Indian Express. "She wanted to become a lawyer and fight discrimination" says the page one Anchor headline.
    The collegium headed by Chief Justice of India has recommended appointment of judges to Supreme Court - one of them a lawyer says a Times of India report.
    "Shoddy probe behind most acquittals says High Court is a report in Hindustan Times.
    Canadian City MCMurray under fire forcing 1 lakh residents to exit/
    Many doctors wanting overhauling of Medical Council of India for massive corruption.
    More than 2000 crore released for ghats and crematoria by National Ganga River Basin Authority.
    Nomination of Pranav Pandya, head of world Gayatri Parivar to Rajya Sabha.
    Now large warning on Cigarrate packs after a Supreme Court order have also been covered by most papers.
    And finally, The Tribune reports Pancham Singh 94, once a dreaded decoit now on a peace mission after his surrender in 1972. He was released from Karnal jail in 8 years due to good behavior.

India Rejects Apple's Plan to Import Used iPhones

India Rejects Apple's Plan to Import Used iPhones

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    The latest on the Uttarakhand situation finds top mention in most of the dailies this morning. Hindustan Times quotes the Supreme Court telling the Centre as "consider a floor test in Uttarakhand under our watch."
    On the Uttarakhand forest fires the Hindu writes "Showers help in fighting Uttarakhand forest fires". "National Green Tribunal notices to Uttarakhand and Himachal" states The Asian Age.
    The 63rd National Film Awards function is also covered prominently with reports and photographs in all the news papers this morning.
    Writing on the review of the Pathankot terror attacks by a Parliamentary panel, Hindustan Times writes "House panel finds security readiness 'seriously' flawed". The paper writes "Parliamentary committee wants to know why probe team from Pakistan was allowed into airbase".
    On the Panama papers leak the Indian Express leads "Bengaluru to Bhavnagar many moved offshore before RBI relaxed forex limits", adding "Offshore account holders claimed NRI status, bought entities from Mossack Foneseca for a few dollars".
    The Financial Express reports that the International Monetary Fund has retained its growth forecast for India this year at 7.5 per cent, largely driven by private consumption.
    And finally, in some encouraging news, the Times of India reports that Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya kids of New Delhi recorded 95 per cent success rate in JEE (Main) compared to the national average of 16.7 percent. 

Italian court rules food theft 'not a crime' if hungry

Italian court rules food theft 'not a crime' if hungry

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    The Uttarakhand and Himachal forest fires which have gutted large swathes of lush green Himalayan jungles, remain on the front pages today. The Times of India writes "Raging forest fires in Uttarakhand could have a devastating effect on the state's glaciers, which are lifeline of major rivers flowing through India's northern plains. The paper says 'Black Carbon, from the smog and ash are covering the glaciers, thereby making them prone to melting. The Pioneer, quoting government  sources writes, Uttarakhand forest blaze contained, fire cases down from 1,200 to 60."
    Vijay Mallya wanted in loan default cases  worth 9000 crore rupees sending resignation letter as an MP to Rajya-Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari - to pre-empt an expulsion order, is extensively covered.
    Former IAF chief SP Tyagi grilled 10 hours by CBI on Augusta", is the lead headlines in The Asian Age.
    And in its lead story The Indian Express writes, 'On the day the CBI questioned former IAF Chief SP Tyagi over his links to middlemen in the 3,600 crore rupee AgustaWestland Chopper deal,  the government announced it had deferred a decision on increase in FDI in AgustaWestland's joint venture with Tata Sons, to assemble helicopters in India.

Now, even Pakistan is calling Donald Trump ‘ignorant’

Now, even Pakistan is calling Donald Trump ‘ignorant’

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    We have varying stories of 'helicopters' highlighted in the Press this morning. First, helicopters giving a helping hand in the raging Uttarakhand forest fires, and the ongoing CBI questioning in the Agusta Westland Helicopter Deal. The Asian Age carries a perfect picture of a helicopter lifting water from the Koteshwar dam to douse the Uttarakhand forest fires. Regarding the Agusta Westland Helicopter deal, The Pioneer quotes Defence Minister Manohar Parikar - "Will place facts in House to prove Augsta scam". 
    The Indian Express writes that a compliant, written anonymously, has put a question mark on the integrity of some of the cases of the Supreme Court - monitored investigation  by the CBI in the Coal Scam. The letter, listing 24 specific cases, states that 'huge amounts of money have exchanged hands and that corrupt CBI officers are contaminating some probes.
    Mail Today informs us that Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagship scheme 'Start Up India', meant to boost digital entrepreneurship at the grass roots level, has received a huge response from budding entrepreneurs - already receiving over 200 registrations.
    The Hindu writes, Members of a local community in Bengaluru have launched a campaign to rejuvenate Kundalahalli Lake near Whitefield. Officials have deployed a time tested battle strategy to stop waste from entering the city lake by cutting a deep trench around it, to block all entry points for trucks wanting to dump waste near the lake.
    "Bankrupts may be barred from contesting elections", is the top headline in The Times of India. The paper reports that a Joint Committee of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Bill has recommended several disqualifications from being elected to any public office. Seeking disqualification of liquor baron Vijay Mallya, the new law may soon automatically disqualify a bankrupt person from becoming a law maker.
    And finally, "Women employees to bear brunt of Ban on diesel cabs" - writes The Economic Times. The Supreme Court order banning non CNG cabs from Delhi roads has raised concern over the saftey of Women who work on late shifts and depend on company provided drop facilities as well as the lively hood of hundreds of small time taxi operators.

Just 1% of population pay taxes; over 5,000 paid more than Rs 1 crore

Just 1% of population pay taxes; over 5,000 paid more than Rs 1 crore

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:-

    Only CNG cabs in Delhi from today is the lead in most papers today. "Supreme Court hits the brakes, diesel cabs off Delhi-NCR roads from today, headlines the Hindustan Times. The Times of India leads "SC drives out non-CNG cabs, two lakh commuters may be hit".

    The Times of India notes, the woes of business tycoon Vijay Mallya are mounting, as his payout deal with Diageo, worth 75 million dollars, for stepping down as chairman of United spirits, earlier this year, comes under the scanner of the Enforcement Directorate.

    "Re-examine law, increase jail term for money laundering, says Supreme Court Judge", reports the Indian Express on its front page.

    The Agusta-Westland deal continues to receive attention. "Congress-BJP exchange fresh fire in VVIP chopper row", reports the Hindustan Times. The Statesman leads with "Congress trashes govt's claims on chopper deal".

    The forest fires in Uttarakhand are covered prominently on front pages.  "Trees burn, animals die in UP,  Uttarakhand fires" states the Pioneer.  The Hindu says "Uttarakhand blaze, a man-made disaster."

    "Cheer for home-owners as realty law comes into force today", for timely completion of projects and bringing transparency in the real estate sector, reports the Times of India.

    "This summer break, it's back to school for some", as the Centre plans remedial classes over the summer vacation and weekends for poorly performing students, reports the Hindustan Times in its Sunday Special.

    Times of India carries a story on water ideas, from an award-winning Marathwada village that has water ATMs, to another in Rajasthan that revived a traditional water harvesting system.

    The Hindu reports "Cricket divided NIT students, now they bond over it", as a tournament organised by NIT Srinagar's Jhelum Hostel has local and outstation students as part of one team. 

Uttarakhand blaze, a man-made disaster

Uttarakhand blaze, a man-made disaster

NEWSPAPER Headlines

    Stories around the Agusta Westland chopper scam case continue to hover this morning on the front pages of most prominent newspapers. "Middleman Michel claims he signed nothing, records show he did - on payoffs" reads an Indian Express headline. A caption in The Statesman says "Government rubbishes charge of PM striking deal with Italy".
    The Asian Age, as well as most dailies, has covered on their front pages, the Bombay High Court ruling directing the Union Environment Ministry to demolish the 31-storey scam-tainted Adarsh housing society building in Mumbai. "HC stuns all, says demolish 31-storey Adarsh 'forthwith', says The Times of India.
    The Hindu says seven children with special needs and four other inmates of a government-run home near Jaipur have died in the last 10 days, allegedly after consuming contaminated food or water.
    In a move that is sure to bring cheer to millions of Indians, the Centre has rolled back a move to slash the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) interest rate to 8.7% from 8.8% as recommended by the Central Board of Trustees, the EPF Organisation's apex decision making body, writes Hindustan Times.
    And finally,"Eat chocolate, keep diabetes away" - Now doesn't that sound like music to your ears? The Times of India quotes research findings  published in the British Journal of Nutrition Consumption that a small amount of chocolate each day may help prevent diabetes and insulin resistance and improve liver enzymes.