Wednesday, April 24, 2019

EVM glitches hit Lok Sabha polls phase 3

EVM glitches hit Lok Sabha polls phase 3

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"BJP Faces Test in its Strongholds", is The Hindustan Times' observation on the third phase of polling today. "Phase-III test for Shah, Rahul, Mulayam Singh Yadav clan" writes The Pioneer, while The Asian Age says "Yadav strongholds in UP vote today".

"Congress old guard is back, Delhi set for 3-way fight" reports The Hindustan Times  on the announcement of candidates for the national capital. "Shiela faces Manoj; Gambhir challenge for Atishi, Lovely" quips The Pioneer.

"Rahul regrets misquoting Supreme Court" is the lead in The Pioneer. 'Misquote because of poll heat' The Financial Express quotes Rahul.

"On Election Commission order, police FIR against Pragya Thakur for Babri Masjid remark", reports The Indian Express.

"Sri Lanka names local Islamist group for Easter Sunday blasts" is the lead in The Hindu. "Toll up to 290, 5 JD(S) men among 9 Indians dead; Colombo blames Lankan Jihadi outfit" headlines The Times of India.

"US ends waiver for Iran oil, India second biggest buyer after China" notes The Indian Express.  The Times of India reports "US ends Iran curbs waiver, fuel prices set to shoot up".

"Soaring crude prices send stocks crashing" leads The Financial Express, under the caption "Manic Monday"

"China hints at more talks on Azhar as India shares 'proof' " of terror activities of the Jaish-e-Mohammed chief, is a story covered by The Tribune and The Statesman.

"Lokpal to work from Delhi hotel" reports The Tribune, on the country's first anti-corruption ombudsman and support staff being allocated space in a five-star luxury hotel premises in Delhi.

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