Only one pilot in custody: Pakistan military changes statement

Only one pilot in custody: Pakistan military changes statement

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES
Details of the astounding daredevilry displayed by the Indian Air Force alongside reactions from different quarters and the Apex Court's suggestion on Ayodhya Dispute are a couple of stories occupying headline space across dailies today.
"India Strikes Back" writes the Asian Age with a subtext '12 mirage jets drop 1,000 kg bombs on JeM terror camps across LoC'. While The Indian Express headline reads, "India strikes terror, deep in Pak" The paper adds, "India works the hotlines: Australia, France lend their weight".
The follow-up action carried out by the NIA post air-strike by the IAF is noted by the Times of India that writes, "NIA raids 7 sepratists in terror-funding case" adding, 'Hours after Balakot bombing PAK starts shelling along LoC'
"SC pitches for mediation in Ayodhya case" notes The Hindu further quoting the SC as saying, "give it a try even if there is only 1% chance of success".
The Delhi govt's push to the education sector in its budget allocation is noticed in The Hindustan Times which writes, "Education gets big share in 60,000 crore rupee Delhi state budget".
The Hindu, following up on the Rafale issue, writes "Supreme Court to hear Rafale review pleas in open court" adding 'Petitioners say ruling is erroneous'.
Writing on Assam govt's pay-cut policy decision to ensure the well-being of elderlies in the state, The Hindu writes, "Assam to cut pay of staff who neglect parents".
And finally, "How a charger can hijack your laptop" Yes, that's a headline in the Times of India which reports of a study conducted by researchers at the University of Cambridge that says that laptops these days have become vulnerable to hacking by plug-in devices.

5-star Balakot camp was sitting duck target for IAF, 350 terrorists killed while sleeping: Sources

5-star Balakot camp was sitting duck target for IAF, 350 terrorists killed while sleeping: Sources

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"Car used in Pulwama bought 10 days before terror attack" says The Times of India headline.
"Karnataka scrambles to rein in wildfire in Bandipur forest - blaze raging for four days now, Air Force joins operation says CM" - is the Hindustan Times headline.
The Tribune headlines "No new tax, farmer friendly Haryana budget."  Also there will be a social security cover for small land owners, unorganized sector workers.  The paper also carries a picture of the grieving wife and son of the brilliant, brave and fearless DSP Aman Thakur who gave his life fighting terrorists in J&K.  He was from Gagla village of Doda district. AmanThakur had given up government job before joining the police force, says a Pioneer report.
The Hindu Business Line, on front page, reports that the Adani group has entered the airports business and emerged the highest bidder to run airports at Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mangaluru and Thiruvananthapuram.
The Pioneer quotes the NIPPON Chairman from Japan as saying that still 110 laws exist at Central and State levels which discriminate against leprosy.
The Virasat-e-Khalsa Museum in Anandpur Saheb is the top ranked museum in terms of numbers of visitors - 5,000 footfalls a day and was built to commemorate 300 years of Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh.
Most newspapers also carry colorful pictures of National War Memorial inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi yesterday, it's a homage to 26,000 martyrs.
The Hindu while reporting on the Oscar winning short film - period end of sentence carries picture of the original Pad Man - Arunachalam Muruganantham from Coimbatore.

At National War Memorial Launch, PM Modi Raises Rafale, Attacks Gandhi Family

At National War Memorial Launch, PM Modi Raises Rafale, Attacks Gandhi Family

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GST relief for homebuyers, and the situation in Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh are covered prominently across the press.
"Pre-election cheer for home buyers" leads the Business Standard "GST rates on real estate slashed to boost key sector" headlines the Hindustan Times. "GST cut from 12 per cent to 5 per cent on houses under construction" writes the Times of India.
"PM rolls out Kisan Scheme, one crore get 1st two thousand rupee instalment" is the lead in the Asian Age.
"I'll be back: PM in last Mann Ki Baat of term; Signs off on Confident Note Ahead of Polls" leads the Times of India.
The Tribune informs us "Lok Sabha poll dates anytime soon; Election Commission announcement likely in March first week.
On Kashmir, the Pioneer headlines "DSP, jawan lose life fighting terror" in Kulgam gunfight.  The Indian Express observes "From Article 35-A to extra security deployed: J&K Governor tries to lower the heat".
The Tribune reports "Arunachal backtracks after arson, Deputy CM house torched; No permanent residency for tribes along Assam border".  The Indian Express writes "Protests on status to tribes spread, two killed, Army out in Itanagar".
"Panel picks Patanjali, Ramdev likely to head first Vedic board" states the Indian Express.
The Hindu Business Line informs "Karnataka tomato growers to get crop, price forecasts from IBM using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning" to beat volatile price trends.

"If We Attack With 1 Nuke, India May Finish Us With 20": Pervez Musharraf

"If We Attack With 1 Nuke, India May Finish Us With 20": Pervez Musharraf

FOR AN OVERVIEW OF TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:-


Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at a public rally in Tonk in Rajasthan dominates front page headlines. The Times of India quotes the Prime Minister as saying "Our fight is against terror, not Kashmir or Kashmiris". Taking note of developments in Kashmir, the Tribune reports "200 Jamaat leaders detained in Valley; Separatists call it Article 35A conspiracy". In the backdrop of the Supreme Court about to commence hearings on the constitutional validity of Article 35 A, the Pioneer notes "10,000 cops rushed to J&K ahead of Article 35A verdict". On the airlifting of additional troops into the Valley, the Hindu writes "Pre-poll exercise, say police as tension spikes across Valley".

The Organisation of Islamic Conference or OIC's invitation to India as a "Guest of Honour" at their foreign minister's meet is highlighted in all the papers.  The Pioneer writes "OIC invite India's feat in Muslim world ; In first invite in five decades, Sushma to address summit in UAE as guest of honour".

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's decision to go on an indefinite fast is widely covered in the press. The Indian Express writes "Kejriwal ups statehood ante : Will sit on indefinite fast from March 1".

The Mail Today has published photographs of charred cars with firemen trying to douse a fire with the caption "300 cars gutted at Bengaluru Aero Show, probe on".

Taking note of the research findings of the National Geophysical Research Institute, the Times of India reports on its front page "Delhi at epicentre of global groundwater crisis ; Ganga basin loses 32 cubic kilometers of water a year".

She flies high on the badminton courts and off the courts as well the Tribune has a  picture of badminton star P V Sindhu at the cockpit of the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas with the caption "Sindhu first woman to fly Tejas".

102 Assam Tea Garden Workers Dead Due To Toxic Liquor, 350 In Hospital

102 Assam Tea Garden Workers Dead Due To Toxic Liquor, 350 In Hospital

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:-

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being conferred the Seoul Peace Prize and Pakistan saying that it has taken over the Jaish-e-Mohammad headquarters amid growing international pressure, are the some of the prominent stories covered by the papers this morning.
"Crackdown or an eyewash? Under global pressure, Pakistan Punjab takes over Jaish Headquarters" headlines the Times of India. The paper adds 'JeM chief out of complex, in military's safekeeping'. The Indian Express writes "Day after UNSC statement, Pakistan moves against Jaish facilities, sort of."
The Indian Express also highlights that the UNSC's condemnation statement of the Pulwama terror attack was a major breakthrough for India's diplomacy -- "How first time UN talked of attack in J&K: Delhi worked phones in DC & Beijing."
The Pioneer's lead headline reads "Pakistan kept in Financial Action Task force grey terror list".
Under the caption 'Terror shadow on Cricket', the Financial Express reports,  "No decision on World Cup Match with Pakistan" scheduled for June 16 in England.
The Hindu reports "Olympic dream under threat as visa is denied to 2 Pakistan shooters". The Times of India says "International Olympic Committee bars India from hosting sports events unless it ensures visas for all participants".
The papers also carry photographs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi receiving the Seoul Peace Prize for 2018 for his contribution to international cooperation and fostering global economic growth. The Economic Times reports "Modi dedicated the 200,000 dollars prize money to the Namami Gange programme".
And finally, your used cooking oil could help fly a jet in the near future ! The Hindu says that Dehradun-based Indian Institute of Petroleum has successfully tested the conversion of used edible oil into bio-aviation turbine fuel which will help the aviation sector in reducing its carbon footprint.

Amid Global Pressure, Pak Government Takes Control Of Jaish Headquarters

Amid Global Pressure, Pak Government Takes Control Of Jaish Headquarters

Newspaper headlines


"Congress , BJP begin war of words on Pulwama" is the Hindustan Times headline.
The Tribune on its front page says "No surplus water flow to Pak". It quotes Union Minister Gadkari as saying "will divert it to J &K , Punjab, Shahpur Kandi, is national project."
"EPF interest hiked to 8.6 per cent ahead of polls " is the ASIAN AGE headline.
"11.8 lakh title claims of tribals and forest dwellers rejected, "Implement own eviction orders, SC tells states is reported by the Times of India headline.
The Amount of black money stashed abroad could be anywhere between 3.6 billion dollars and 490 billion dollars according to three government reports, says Hindustan Times in a box item.
In a first of its kind the Aero India show in Bengaluru conducted a DRONE OLYMPICS competition which showcased how these UAV's or unmanned Aerial Vehicles could be used for surveillance or disaster management, also paving way for more start ups - reports the Business Standard.
" Don't believe in fake calls claiming deletion of names " is a PIONEER headline, quoting Chief Electoral officer of Delhi Dr. Ranbir Singh. He has called these calls misleading.
Some other Stories Covered by Newspapers:-
Tata Starbucks to use only fully compostable recyclable items from 5th of June.
The opening of waste to wonder park in Delhi yesterday where 150 tonnes of waste were used to make monuments.

PM Modi, Saudi Crown Prince Condemn Pulwama Terror Attack in 'Strongest Terms'

PM Modi, Saudi Crown Prince Condemn Pulwama Terror Attack in 'Strongest Terms'

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:-
All dailies lead with India's scathing rebuttal to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan asking for proof of Pakistan's involvement in the Pulwama terror attack.
The Hindustan Times leads with, "Imran asks for proof of role in attack, its sitting in Pakistan, says India" while The Pioneer writes, "JeM in Pakistan enough proof says MEA to Imran". The Hindu reports, "Pakistan will hit back if India strike, says, Imran".
All papers have covered the tragic collision of planes rehearsing for the upcoming Aero India show in Bengaluru. The Times of India writes "1 pilot dies as 2 IAF planes collide." The Tribune headlines, "Wing Commander dies in Surya Kiran Collision", adding "tragedy hits air force's aerobatic team a day ahead of Aero India show".
India gets it 911! The Tribune writes, "112 helpline for all emergencies", as India gets its first national emergency response number.
"Angel tax norms for start-ups relaxed" writes The Business Standard adding, "investment limit for tax exemption raised to 25 crore rupees".
The Pioneer carries a heart-rending story on mindless deforestation. "Skewed development gobbles up 2 lakh 39 thousand hectares forest".
The Indian Express has a section devoted to different stories linked with the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
Some of the story headlines are:
"If BJP wins 100 seats less than last time, the NDA will decide who should be PM, says Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut".
"Not Rafale or Ram temple, youth needs jobs, skills".
"Couples creating art together may bond more", writes The Times of India about couples who play board games or take a painting class together produce more oxytocin or 'Love hormone' which is associated with bonding and family cohesiveness.

"Pak Will Retaliate If India Attacks": Imran Khan Amid Tension Over Pulwama

"Pak Will Retaliate If India Attacks": Imran Khan Amid Tension Over Pulwama

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:-
An Indian Army major and a Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammed mastermind among 7 killed in Jammu and Kashmir is the story that dominates headlines in most of the papers this morning. "3 militants, 4 Armymen, civilian, cop slain in Pulwama gunbattle." leads the Asian Age. "CRPF attack plotter among 3 ultras killed; Brigadier, Lt. Col, DIG injured" writes the Tribune.
In related stories the Hindu says "Pulwama shows that time for talks has passed, says Modi." The paper quotes him as saying "The world must unite against terrorism and its supporters". "India wants Azhar on UN blacklist, Saudi-Pak joint statement is a snub. Says need to avoid politicisation of UN listing regime" writes the Indian Express.
On highest transfer in a fiscal, the Economic Times writes "RBI to pay Government rupees 28,000 crore interim dividend" adding "Centre will get a total rupees 68,000 crore from the Central Bank in the current fiscal."
"BJP, Sena will jointly fight Lok Sabha, Assembly polls" informs the Asian Age adding "23 seats for Sena, 25 for BJP."
Referring to the Kulbhushan Jadhav case, The Times of India quoting India writes "Pakistan using Jadhav case as tool for propaganda" The paper says at the ICJ hearing, Salve asks him to be freed.
On the decision of National Green Tribunal (NGT) about the Sterlite copper plant in Thoothukudi, Hindu writes "Supreme Court sets aside NGT order to reopen Sterlite plant."
The Hindu quoting the BJP writes "No tie-up with Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) for polls. The paper informs that Assam's regional party had snapped links but said it may rekindle relations.
Quack Attack! Patients are sitting ducks. Well, Mail Today writes "Unmasked! a parallel medical industry of fake doctors and deadly clinics in National capital."

The shadow of Rafale deal on BJP

The shadow of Rafale deal on BJP

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES
The lead story in almost all the newspapers is the Karol Bagh Hotel blaze which killed 17 people and injured over a dozen. ''Some charred to death, others asphyxiated; woman, child take miscalculated plunge to death'' reports the Pioneer. The Statesman writes, ''Hotel 'violated building rules, fire safety norms''.
Budget Session of Parliament ends today. ''Citizenship and triple talaq Bills will lapse if no Rajaya Sabha nod today'' writes the Indian Express.
The Asian Age headlines, ''Modi vows to step up war against the corrupt''.
The Hindustan Times reports ''Around 100 oil and gas fields could go up for private auction''.
The newspapers have also reported on the former CBI interim Director being held guilty of contempt by the Supreme Court. ''Pay rupees one lakh, go sit in corner: Supreme Court punishes CBI's Rao for contempt'', writes the Tribune.
Under the headline ''Desperate Indian Air Force may buy 21 'mothballed' MiG-29s from Russia'', the Time of India reports of the Indian Air Force looking to acquire 21 MIG 29 Jets lying in an unassembled condition with Russia since the late 1980s.
''To boost ranking, IIT Delhi will charge the same fee from foreign and Indian students'' writes the Indian Express, for the foreign students doing their Phds from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.
The Times of India headlines "CBSE X, XII exams set to be easier this time''. The daily reports quoting CBSE secretary Anurag Tripathi as saying that they were working towards encrypted papers.
And finally ''Muffins, doughnuts for breakfast, and five-star dinner on Train 18'' writes the Hindustan Times about a piping hot lunch that would stay warm till it is served in the to be launched Vande Bharat Express, tickling the taste buds of passengers.

Rahul accuses Modi of treason, seeks criminal action; BJP rejects charge

Rahul accuses Modi of treason, seeks criminal action; BJP rejects charge

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:-

Political developments holds centre-stage in the press today in the run-up to the upcoming elections.
"Congress, BJP battle it out in UP.." is the lead in the
Hindustan Times. "Rahul by her side, Priyanka begins 'Mission UP.." with mega roadshow" headlines The Asian Age.
"Chandrababu sits on day-long protest on Monday seeking special Status for Andhra" reports The Pioneer. The paper also observes, "Naidu's fast binds Opposition, BJP ally Sena visits dharna site".
"CAG report on Rafale offset deals only after Lok Sabha elections?" asks The Hindustan Times. "Storm over revelations in fresh Rafale report" leads The Statesman. The Indian Express reports" 2 Weeks before Rafale announcement, Anil Ambani met French Defence Officials".
Government defends its waiver of integrity pact in Rafale deal reports Times of India.
"Citizenship Bill in Rajya Sabha today" highlights The Tribune. The Indian Express notes, celebrated singer Bhupen "Hazarika's son slams Bill, puts Government on notice on Bharat Ratna" conferred posthumously on Republic Day.
"Wage rise not so fruitful for farm workers" the Hindu Business Line cites an ILO report showing daily earnings of agricultural labourers rising just 48% over nearly 2 decades, while for legislators, senior officials and managers, it increased by 98%.
And finally, "Meet the authors writing debut novels in their 80s" writes The Times of India. "Armed with a Lifetime of Experience, these Seniors are penning Romances, Satires and Self - Help Books"!.

'It's Like Indira Gandhi Has Come Back': Priyanka’s Political Debut Has UP Congress Charged up

'It's Like Indira Gandhi Has Come Back': Priyanka’s Political Debut Has UP Congress Charged up

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:-
PM Modi attacking the opposition on his tour down south and the Gujjar protest turning violent in Rajasthan are a couple of headline stories that stand out among others across dailies.
"PM targets Congress, Naidu, HDK in South" reads the headline in The Asian Age while The Statesman writes, "Modi takes on Naidu on TDP chief's turf".
"Gujjar quota stir turns violent, 4 cops injured" is the headline in The Times of India whereas The HindustanTimes writes saying, "Gujjar protest turns violent as police cars torched".
 The HindustanTimes  in its another headline says "Mukul Roy named in FIR over TMC MLA's killing".
The Times of India has taken a bird-eye-view of the pilgrims taking dip at sangam captioned "2 crore take kumbh's last 'Royal Dip'".
The sparring over Rafale deal between centre and the opposition is noticed in The Indian Express that quotes the Congress as saying, "Rafale deal: Conflict of interest, CAG must recuse, says Congress" alongside PM's quote that reads "For Congress, defence sector only about brokering deals: PM".
Lowering fog thickness in the Delhi-NCR is noticed by The Pioneer that writes, "Silver lining in disturbances: fog dips 17-yr low".
How would you like some air-conditioned clothes? Well, a Times of India report reads, "Now, a dress for all seasons" adding that scientists at the University of Maryland have developed a fabric that can regulate heat making it suitable for all seasons.

Election Tracker: Crystal Clear Chowkidar is Thief, Says Rahul as Rafale Report Gives Fresh Ammo

Election Tracker: Crystal Clear Chowkidar is Thief, Says Rahul as Rafale Report Gives Fresh Ammo

AN OVERVIEW OF TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:-

The Raging debate in the Lok sabha over various national issues and the latest rate-cut by the RBI are a couple of stories that find prominent mention across dailies this morning.

"PM tears into Congress, warns against mahamilavat ki sarkar" reads the headline in the Indian Express alongside the opposition's reaction that says, "You came on false promises, not stopped lying: kharge".

"RBI cuts rates to spur growth" reports the Hindu adding, 'Repo rate reduced by 25 basis points; EMIs to come down'.

The Supreme Court coming down heavy on ex-CBI director is noticed in the Hidustan Times that writes, "SC slams Rao for moving officer in Bihar home case" further quoting the CJI as saying, "We are going to take it very very seriously. God help you".

Following up on the Kartarpur corridor story The Tribune writes, "Pakistan for Kartarpur talks on March 13". The paper adds 'Wants Indian follow-up visit on March 28th'.

The Tribune carries a picture of a white-clad street in Noida captioned "Noida, No way" to elucidate the aftermath of the hailstorm that struck the Delhi-NCR region yesterday.

Centre's angry reaction towards Kolkata IPS officers who took part in the sit-in with the CM is noticed by The Hindu that writes, "5 IPS officers in Mamata protest face action".

In a relief of sorts The statesman reports of a WHO data that says "Suicide rate falls by a third globally, shows data".

"House panel raps rating agencies for not anticipating IL&FS situation" writes the Hindustan Times about a parliamentary panel rebuking credit rating agencies for failing to be proactive during crisis of this sort.

Did you realise that warming could be a major contributor to bad air quality? Well, The Times of India reports of a study published in the journal 'Nature Climate change' saying, "Warming is making air quality bad" adding 'Rising temperatures increase concentration of Aerosols that causes Pollution'.

Priyanaka Gandhi Vadra takes charge, Robert Vadra at ED office, and other news in pictures

Priyanaka Gandhi Vadra takes charge, Robert Vadra at ED office, and other news in pictures

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES
On the stand-off between Mamata Banerjee led West Bengal government and the CBI over probe into the Sharada chit fund scam, The Hindu reports "Question, but don't arrest Kolkata police chief says Supreme Court to CBI". The Times of India headlines "CBI can quiz Kolkata top cop in Shillong, but not arrest him, rules Supreme Court. Delhi and Didi both claim win". "Supreme Court issues contempt notices to CP, DGP, chief Secretary" adds the daily.
The Asian Age leads with "Mamata ends dharna, Delhi stir next week". The Pioneer reports "Act against indisciplined Rajeev: Ministry of Home Affairs to Bengal".
The Indian Express reports "VHP springs surprise: No Ayodhya temple agitation for 4 Months". The paper calls this move as 'relief for government, signal to allies'.
The Economic Times quoting the Enforcement Directorate says "Banks can sell Mallya assets", but agency asks special court to seek guarantee that lenders will return money if accused wins.
The Times of India writes "UP to drop 38 cases against accused in Muzaffarnagar riots" of 2013. The paper also reports "1 dead in communal clash over kites" in Muzaffarnagar on Monday.
The Business Standard reports "South faces power pangs from February 9th" adding NTPC may cut electricity supply to Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh over unpaid dues.
And finally, the Hindustan Times, quoting a study, reports that climate change will begin altering water levels in the Ganga and the Brahmaputra in the next three decades, and after 2050 the rivers could record an abrupt decrease in flow, jeopardising the water available for drinking, irrigation and for producing electricity.

Mamata Calls off 3-day Dharna Over CBI Raid Against Kolkata Top Cop, Says Will Take Up The Issue in Delhi

Mamata Calls off 3-day Dharna Over CBI Raid Against Kolkata Top Cop, Says Will Take Up The Issue in Delhi

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES
The winds of the political storm brewing in West Bengal over the CBI's bid to question Kolkata police chief Rajeev Kumar in ponzi schemes reaching Parliament is the story that dominates headlines this morning. "Parties throw weight behind Didi in CBI war" leads Hindustan Times. "Centre calls on government to tackle chaos, Home Minister warns of central rule" writes DNA. "Supreme Court, High Court to hear CBI, Mamata pleas today" says The Statesman.
In a related story, The Times of India quotes the Supreme Court telling the CBI "Show us proof West Bengal government blocked probe and we'll come down hard".
Referring to Vijay Mallya the Economic Times writes " the UK Home secretary clears Mallya's extradition". The paper says the liquor baron has two weeks to appeal; Mallya says he will move Court; Jaitley welcomes decision.
On the 2015 Swiss leaks, the Indian Express reports that "Switzerland set to transfer details of Indian account holders in HSBC".
"Tax rebate given to those who need it most, says Goyal" informs Hindustan Times.
"Madhya Pradesh government makes it mandatory for industries to hire 70 per cent locals" says the Times of India.
“Division is in BJP, not in our alliance, says Rahul" quips Hindustan Times.
“European countries recognise Guadio as Venezuela leader” notes The Asian Age adding “Russia slams interference".

In Mamata Banerjee vs CBI, BJP Brings Up A Red Diary, Pen Drive

In Mamata Banerjee vs CBI, BJP Brings Up A Red Diary, Pen Drive

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS,
Almost all the dailies have covered the standoff over CBI seeking Kolkata Police Chief for questioning, breaking into an all out war between the centre and Mamata Banerjee government.
"CBI Vs Kolkata police war pits Mamata against Modi" writes The Asian Age, while the Pioneer headlines " Mamata on warpath sits on dharna against CBI". Quoting the West Bengal Chief Minister the Statesman writes, " It's a Constitutional coup."
With unrest brewing in the northeast over the Citizenship Amendment Bill The Times of India quotes the BJP chief "We will go by consensus on citizenship Bill." adding "BJP may not push legislation in parliament."
"15 thousand rupees Cap may be relaxed for new pension schemes" writes The Hindustan Times with the government introducing to make the income eligibility criteria flexible for its mega pension schemes.
A headline in The DNA writes, "After Centres nod, CBI to prosecute P. Chidambram in INX Media case."
Another headline in The DNA Money writes, " Income Tax assessments to be faceless in few years", and assessees will be provided pre-filled return forms as part of the government's initiative to simplify procedures.
The Economic Times quotes the Junior Agriculture Minister Gajendra Shekhawat saying, "100 million farmers to get Rs 2 thousand by March end" under the Pradhan Mantri KISAN Scheme.
And Finally, The Hindu under the headline "Wedding gifts to warm hearts and cool the earth", reports of a couple in Assam asking guests on their wedding, to gift them old clothes and take back tree saplings, turning it into an occasion for social service.

Mamata vs CBI LIVE: CM Sits on Anti-Modi Dharna, Backs Kolkata Police Chief as Cops Detain Sleuths Who Came to Quiz Him

Mamata vs CBI LIVE: CM Sits on Anti-Modi Dharna, Backs Kolkata Police Chief as Cops Detain Sleuths Who Came to Quiz Him

AN OVERVIEW OF TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:-

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Bengal yesterday makes for front page runs in most newspapers.

"Modi slams Mamata at Rally in her backyard" headlines The Hindustan Times.

"PM bats for Citizenship Bill, urges Didi to back it" says The DNA.

The Asian Age reports about Rishi Kumar Shukla's, a 1983 batch IPS officer being appointed as director of CBI, on its front page.

While The Pioneer quotes Indias MeT department as saying that Delhis will have relief from cold for next 4 days, The Times of India yesterday being Delhi's coldest February day in 5 years.

The Hindu carries 2 environment stories on its front page.

First is on how plastic carry bags, gutka packets, chips and biscuit covers are found in elephant's dung and how animals are forced to gulp down plastics in forests.

Another story of, how many Assam temple pondsh like Haryagriva Madhab temple have been conserving on extinct species for years now; due to people's faith in turtles as Kurma avatar of lord Vishnu.

The Financial Express reports of how government revised  E-commerce rules have forced sites like Amazon to take off products from grocery to clothes from its site.

HAL draws flak on social media following Mirage crash is another Hindu headline quoting an ex Navy chief that for decades, military used poor quality machines and often paid with lives.

Some other  Stories covered by newspapers are Greenpeace India shutting its Delhi office (DNA).

The opening of Mughal gardens tomorrow.

The newly inaugurated museums at Red Fort on Netaji Bose and on Jalliawallah massacre being a huge hit.

The protest march of women from Kalaburga village in Bengaluru against government giving licences to alcohol shops as most families have been destroyed by alcohol addiction.

Here is an inspiring story of 66 year old Laxman Rao at Hindi Bhawan in Delhi who sold tea in the day, and wrote books at night. He has published 25 books and conducts writing workshops reports The Hindustan Times.

Ignoring Kharge's Opposition, PM-led Panel Appoints Ex-MP Top Cop Rishi Kumar Shukla as CBI Chief

Ignoring Kharge's Opposition, PM-led Panel Appoints Ex-MP Top Cop Rishi Kumar Shukla as CBI Chief

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES

Front pages across dailies are replete with yesterday's budget announcement and its details alongside reactions from different quarters today.
"Interim Budget, Final Pitch" appears the headline in the Hindustan Times whereas The Business Standard headline reads "Budgeting for votes" with a superion 'Fiscal deficit target missed again'
Taking note of Finance minister's reaction The Asian Age writes "Goyal sells $10 trillion 'New India' 2030 vision" while the Hindu reports on one of the budget announcements saying, "Not really bullish on native cow breeds" with a subtext 'Goyal bumps up revised budget for Rashtriya Gokul Mission, slashes it for 2019-20'
The Times of India carries a picture of a helmet at the crash-site in Bengaluru with the heading, "2 IAF officers killed as Mirage crashes in Bengaluru"
On Supreme court's nudge to the Centre on CBI director's appointment that is noticed by The Statesman which writes, "Immediately appoint CBI chief says Supreme Court to Centre"
Writing on the worsening global climate The Hindustan Times has juxtaposed two contrasting pictures of a frozen lake in Michigan, US and burnt bushes in Deepwater National park in Australia with a headline "Climate woes: US cold blast kills 21; Hottest January in Australia"
Writing on US-Russia Arms-treaty the Hindustan Times has a headline that reads, "US walk out of historic arms treaty with Russia"
"J&K terrorists put woman's 'execution' on social media" reports the Times of India of a gruesome incident in Srinagar.
And finally, how does the bricks being made out of human excreta sound to you? You heard it right! A Times of India report says, "You flushed the toilet, they made some bricks" further adding that it's been made possible by an engineer at the Royal Melbourne Institute of technology who thinks that bricks made this way could save land and energy and reduce carbon emissions.

Budget 2019: Poll bonanza for farmers, aam aadmi

Budget 2019: Poll bonanza for farmers, aam aadmi

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES
The controversy over the National Sample Survey or NSS jobs data accessed by The Business Standard newspaper dominates front page headlines. The Times of India lead says "Government disputes report pegging jobless rate at 45 year high, calls it premature". Highlighting the Niti Aayog's reaction, The Indian Express writes "Niti calls adverse job report a draft, ex-stat head says no, its final".
President Ram Nath Kovind's address to a joint sitting of Parliament is prominently covered in the press. The Tribune reports "President defends Demonetisation, Rafale; Addressing House heaps praise on government on triple talaq, surgical strikes".
It's Budget day today and most papers speculate on what its likely to contain. The DNA observes "PM's last budget could have sops, farm benefits". The Pioneer states "12 thousand rupees per year cash to small farmers, 14% hike in Agriculture Budget mooted".
In the backdrop of the former CBI Director Alok Verma refusing to accept his new assignment after being removed from his post as CBI director, The Hindustan Times notes "Verma faces show-cause notice for not joining work". The Times of India reports "Verma fails to join new post, puts pension benefits at risk".
The election results for two assembly seats get wide traction in the press. "With Ramgarh win, Congress reaches half-way mark in Rajasthan Assembly" writes The Indian Express. The Tribune notes "BJP wins Jind bypoll, Congress third; row over mismatch of EVMs, two complaints lodged with election officials."
Many papers report that the government has revised growth figures. The DNA informs "Government revises Financial Year 2018 GDP growth to 7.2%, Demonetisation year's to 8.2%".