Coronavirus outbreak: IndiGo, Air India suspend flights between India and China

Coronavirus outbreak: IndiGo, Air India suspend flights between India and China

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The lethal Coronavirus outbreak in China is one of the stories that dominate headlines this morning. "India asks China to clear evacuation from Wuhan" headlines Hindustan Times adding "Air India on standby, those brought back will be quarantined for 2 weeks".

The Indian Express quotes Prime Minister Narendra Modi as saying "India won't take more than 10 days to make Pakistan bite dust".

The Hindu quoting the Prime Minister writes "CAA is meant to correct historical injustices." The paper adds that PM slams critics for spreading rumours.

The Times of India writes that according to recent long term studies looking on bright side of life may be good for your heart and foster ex-ceptional longevity.

Coronavirus: Death toll rises to 81 as China extends holiday - BBC News

Coronavirus: Death toll rises to 81 as China extends holiday - BBC News

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    Highlighting the cultural diversity, the dailies report on the several firsts marking the 71st Republic day. The Asian Age reports, " All women  CRPF team makes stellar debut". While Hindustan Times  writes, "Anti drone system used for the first time this Republic Day parade". The Pioneer says, "In a first, the PM pays tributes to martyrs at National War Memorial. A Hindu headline writes, "Chinook heavy lift and Apache helicopters make their debut during the Republic day fly-past.
    Ahead of the Budget The Economic Times reports, "Boost likely in rural pensions". The paper adds, "Payouts for Senior Citizens, Widows, Divyang may rise".
    Another headline in the Indian Express reports, "Green shoots: Midcaps, small caps rally in new year, bring hope of revival in economy".
    And finally, After pioneering heart transplants in India, "AIIMS offers city's 1st lung transplant"- reports The Times of India.

Telangana goes silent on coronavirus steps

Telangana goes silent on coronavirus steps

AN OVERVIEW OF TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:-

    The Corona toll shooting up is one of the stories that dominates headlines this  morning. "China to build new hospital as coronavirus death toll rises to 41" leads The Statesman. The paper says "no positive case has been detected in India so far, says Health Minister".

    "Adhere to ahimsa: President to youth" writes The Tribune adding "Remarks come in backdrop of nationwide anti - CAA protests.

    "India, Brazil ink action plan to deepen strategic partnership" headlines The Hindu. The paper adds that " 15 MoUs include deals on investment cooperation and facilitation, bioenergy".

    "48 hours campaign ban on Mishra notice to Bagga" reports Asian Age. The Election Commission imposed a 48 hours campaigning ban on the BJP candidate from Delhi's Model Town constituency, Kapil Mishra, following his controversial tweets.

TRS Scores an Emphatic Win in Telangana Municipal Elections, Congress a Distant Second

TRS Scores an Emphatic Win in Telangana Municipal Elections, Congress a Distant Second

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    Most newspapers today, focus their headlines on the deadly new coronavirus, titled 2019-nCoV (novel coronavirus).

    Marking cautions being taken in India, The Hindustan times headline reads "Virus footprint grows; 11 isolated across India".
    The Pioneer headlines it as "China virus puts India on ". While Times of India reports "China 'shuts' 10 cities; 12 quarantined in India".

    On the forthcoming Delhi assembly elections, the Hindustan Times headline reads "Shah, Kejriwal slug it out on schools, Wi-Fi, CCTV's". adding further Amit Shah said "Delhi government fooled people" and in response the CM says "Our work is for all to see".

    On the forthcoming budget The Hindu business line quoting former RBI governer C.Rangarajan says "8-9 per cent GDP growth is key to achieving 5 trillion dollor economy".

    And finally the latest edition of the Oxford advanced learner dictionary featuers 26 new Indian English words, The Asian Age story headlines it "Aadhaar, dabba, shaadi enter Oxford lexicon."

Coronavirus: 11 People Who Returned From China Under Watch In Hospitals

Coronavirus: 11 People Who Returned From China Under Watch In Hospitals

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The outbreak of Carona Virus in China grabs the headline space of almost all dailies this morning.


    The Times of India leads with "25 Indians trapped in Wuhan; virus reaches Singapore Vietnam".

    Hindustan Times highlights "Indians back from Wuhan placed under close watch".

    The Hindu quotes CJI, S A Bobde as saying "the condemned can't fight endlessly".

    The Indian Express in a front page story reports, "Law Ministry OK to link Aadhaar with voter ID but with safeguards".

    The Statesman highlights, "India rejects Trumps offer to mediate on Kashmir".

    Financial Express reports that Telcos to pay AGR dues only after Supreme Court hearing.

    The Tribune writes Punjab leaders demand a re-assessment of water availability in the state asking the Centre to ensure that state's river waters are not transfered from basin to non-basin areas.

    Ahead of the Delhi elections, the Hindustan Times has a picture of the determined 110 year Kalitara Mandal. "I will vote till I die, says 110-year-old CR Park resident, city's oldest voter.

5-judge Supreme Court bench to hear CAA

5-judge Supreme Court bench to hear CAA

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    A front page headline in Hindustan Times says, "Corona-virus sets off alarm across world". The paper adds "US declares first case near Seattle".

    Almost all the dailies have reported about Supreme Court asking for curbs on powers of speaker. The Times of India writes "SC cites'partisan' speakers, moots panel in defections.

    "Disclosure of NPR info is not mandatory, clarifies minister", reports The Tribune.

    The Hindu writes about the facility of the population enumeration phase of the Census, "Respondents can fill in Census data online".

    Economic Times headline reports, "Lower PF contribution may be allowed for select class of workers" adding women, Professionals with disabilities, may be eligible.

    Another Hindustan Times headline says, "Two Indian, 5 foreign yards cleared for submarine project", giving a fillip to Make in India initiative.

    In a major step to prevent road accidents The Pioneer states, "Crash barriers planned to slash National Highways fatalities", making it mandatory for all future highway projects.

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council votes against 3 capitals

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council votes against 3 capitals

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J.P. Nadda taking over the BJP reins is one of the top stories covered by newspapers this morning. "Nadda elected BJP's chief amid praise from top brass", states Hindustan Times.

The Statesman quotes Prime Minister Narendra Modi as saying "those rejected by public spreading confusion".

On the Bihar shelter rapes, The Indian Express writes, "Muzaffarpur shelter home owner, 18 others found guilty".

"SAD to skip Delhi poll over CAA stance" informs the Tribune.

"Supreme Court seeks reply on stay on poll bonds" reports the Times of India.

"J&K L-G invites investors, says communication curbs will go" leads the Hindu adding "externally sponsored militancy under control, Murmu tells business meet.

The Asian Age quoting the Prime Minister telling the kids at the third edition of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' at Talkatora Stadium writes "don't get demotivated by minor setbacks"

And Finally, "Climate change to impact India's GDP, reveals report", Well, the Pioneer reports that climate change hazards could impact India's Gross Domestic products (GDP) in a "non-linear" way by 2030, a McKinsey Global Institute report has maintained.

Andhra Assembly Passes Bill For Three Capitals

Andhra Assembly Passes Bill For Three Capitals

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINE:

"Duty free shops may become less of a draw for air travellers" writes the Hindu Business Line, imposing curbs on duty free sale of alcohol, tobacco, products.
The Asian Age cites, "CDS will have broader horizon" with the new Chief of Defence Staff covering border intelligence as well.
Seeking report from government for not informing him on anti CAA petition, the Pioneer quotes the Kerala governor, "I'm not mute spectator".
"Centre for tougher law against sexual harassment at work" states the Hindu.
The Economic Times writes, "Government may include off-Budget spending for a clearer picture", which includes government liabilities also.
For the first time to test voter identification, The Indian Express says, "Telangana to try out facial recognition in civic polls".
"Super-100 crosses first milestone" writes the Tribune, adding 34 students out of 48 score above 90 percentile in JEE Main.
And finally, A Pioneer headline states, "India takes big leap in Gamma Ray study" about the Gamma Ray telescope all set to function from 2020 year end, finding its place in the elite scientific  community.

J&K Cop, Arrested With Hizbul Terrorists, Kept Them At His Home: Sources

J&K Cop, Arrested With Hizbul Terrorists, Kept Them At His Home: Sources

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES :-

    The Times of India reports CAA has exposed Pak: says PM; the daily also quotes Amit Shah as saying jail for anti-national slogans.

    "New NPR records to include mother tongue of residents" informs Hindustan Times.

    "Of 90 Haryana MLAs, just 2 have sought funds for rural works" writes the Tribune  under Adarsh Gram.

    On the Raisina Dialogue beginning tomorrow The Asian Age reports  "Iran, Russia FMs for Delhi dialogue".

    "Foreign Carriers won't get Air India's pilot seat" states the Economic Times adding "Will not be able to bid for more than 49% get full operational control as government rejects proposal to relax norms".

    Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) says western disturbances may bring more snow to western Himalaya's and rain or hail to the north western plains.

Iran admits it 'unintentionally' shot down Ukrainian plane

Iran admits it 'unintentionally' shot down Ukrainian plane

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The Supreme Court ordering a review of internet curbs in Jammu & Kashmir get top billing in newspapers today.

"Section 144 cannot be used to quell dissent, repetitive orders an abuse of power says Supreme Court" headlines the Times of India. "Access to Internet is a fundamental right says SC" writes the Hindustan Times.

Reporting on the violence in JNU last Sunday, the Times of India says, "Delhi Police point finger at mostly Left groups"; "JNU V-C unmoved says fee hike will be implemented" reports the Asian Age.

"Jet with 176 people downed by missile, 4 countries confirm" writes the Hindustan Times, adding 'Tehran denies charge, Canada, U.K claim proof.'

"India to double US oil imports to cut reliance on others" reads another Hindustan Times headline.

The Pioneer notes "Chanda Kochchar's 78 crore assets seized for money laundering".

And finally, in extremely worrying news,"10 thousand student suicides in 2018, highest in 10 years" headlines the Times of India with 28 students on an average committing suicide every day last year! Shocking indeed!

Amended Citizenship Act comes into force

Amended Citizenship Act comes into force

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES :-


The visit of 15 foreign envoys to Jammu and Kashmir gets top billing in the press. Reporting on the visit, The Hindu writes "Foreign envoys in J&K on a fact finding visit : They met politicians, editors and elected grassroots leaders".


Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pre-budget interaction with economists and business leaders is prominently noticed by the press. The Business Standard quotes Mr Modi as saying "Fundamentals are strong, economy will rebound".


The Hindu in a story captioned "SC rebuffs plea to implement CAA", quotes Chief Justice S A Bobde as saying "Court must independently review the law for elements of unconstitutionality".


On the recently released national crime data, The Times of India reports "Crime rate fell, registrations rose in 2018, shows NCRB data ; But the year saw rise in crimes against women".


And finally, in the back drop of growing incidents of online trolling and abuse, The Financial Express reports "Twitter to experiment with limiting replies".

80 "American Terrorists" Killed In Missile Strikes: Iran State Media

80 "American Terrorists" Killed In Missile Strikes: Iran State Media

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES :-

    Nirbhaya convicts to be hanged on January 22, is the tops story in most of the news paper this morning. Hindustan Times reports black warrant out to hang December 16 convicts. The Pioneer headlines 4 convicts break down after death warrant; Nirbhaya's parents satisfied with justice.

    The Hindu headlines government project slower GDP growth. 5% estimate in line with RBI forecast.

    India's GDP rate slumping to 5% is another major news item in today's Press. The Times of India writes "Forecast puts GDP growth at an 11 year low of 5%, for 2019-20.

    The Tribune in a front page story reports MEA arranging visit of envoys to Kashmir.

    And finally, According to ISRO scientists, Chandrayaan-2's Vikram Lander ended up spinning over 410 degrees, deviating from a calibrated spin of 55 degrees, to make a hard landing on the moon, reports The Indian Express. ISRO scientist could not correct this as the Lander was on autonomous mode.

Seven Years After Nirbhaya Died, 4 Convicts To Hang On January 22 At 7 am

Seven Years After Nirbhaya Died, 4 Convicts To Hang On January 22 At 7 am

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:-

The announcement of Delhi election schedule and the JNU violence are the two stories that dominate headlines this morning.

"Countdown begins for pitched Capital contest" leads Hindustan Times. "EC blows bugle: polling on Feb 8, Results Feb 11" writes Mail Today.

On the JNU violence, the Pioneer leads with "Masked Marauders still at large". "JNU students, staff want V-C removed" states the Hindu adding "Blame game between ABVP and JNUSU over violence on the campus that left 34 injured".

The Tribune writes that "PM discusses job creation with India Inc". Business Standard quotes the PM Narendra Modi as saying "Government acting against corrupt few, not whole industry."

On the countdown to Budget 2020-21, The Indian Express speculates that "Income Tax relief for middle class & incentives for new home buyers likely."

"Supreme Court seeks explanation on communal remarks by Assam NRC coordinator" reports the Statesman.

The Times of India reports that the India Meteorological department has said that "2010-2019 was India's hottest decade, and the past year 7th warmest."

JNU violence: Delhi Police set up 'fact-finding' committee'; say they have vital links

JNU violence: Delhi Police set up 'fact-finding' committee'; say they have vital links

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:-

Among the major newspaper stories covered today, the Times of India leads with "Trump threatens to bomb 52 cultural sites in Iran if Tehran hits US assets." The paper also quotes Iran Government as saying "Targeting such spots is a war crime".

The Tribune reports "Iraq MPs pass resolution to expel U.S. troops" as backlash grows against the killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani.

"India calls for action after Sikh man shot dead in Pakistan" headlines the Hindustan Times. "Imran slams vandalism" adds the daily.

Reporting on the violence inside the JNU campus, the Statesman writes "Masked goons attack students, teachers." The Indian Express reports "Registrar statement seeks to link fee hike protests to violence."

The Hindu reports "219 infants died at two Gujarat civil hospitals in December" with 134 deaths in Rajkot alone and 85 in Ahmedabad.

Developments have taken serious turn, deeply concerned: India to Iran

Developments have taken serious turn, deeply concerned: India to Iran

AN OVERVIEW OF TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:-


Most newspapers have noted the killing of Iranian general in a US drone strike and the fury over the Nankana Sahib attack prominently on their front page.

"Trump calls slain Iran general No. 1 terrorist" says Hindustan Times.

"India caught in crossfire as Trump invokes Delhi", writes The Hindu.

In its story headlined "Why Trump listed Delhi", Mail Today reports that official circles believe that Trump was referring to the 2012 car bomb attack on an Israeli diplomat's wife.

"Gurudwara attack in Pak sparks protests by Sikhs", reports The Statesman. "Anger across party ranks over Nankana vandalism", says The Asian Age.  "Gurudwara Sahib not desecrated, claims Pakistan", writes The Pioneer.

"Linguists declare singular 'they' word of decade", reports Hindustan Times. The singular form of 'they' is used to refer to people who identify their gender as neither entirely male nor entirely female, adds the paper.

2 Rockets Hit US Base In Iraq, Mortar Rounds Fall Near Embassy: Report

2 Rockets Hit US Base In Iraq, Mortar Rounds Fall Near Embassy: Report

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The killing of Iranian Commander Major General Qasem Soleimani in a US drone strike gets top billing in newspapers today.

"US kills Iran's top general & 2nd most powerful man in drone strike, Ayatollah vows 'harsh revenge' " headlines the Times of India. "Tehran promises 'harsh retaliation', US and Israel brace for revenge attacks" writes the Indian Express.

"Oil Prices on the Boil as Middle East simmers" leads the Economic Times.

Reporting on the mob attack on the Nankana Sahib Gurudwara in Pakistan, the Pioneer writes "Nankana Sahib under siege". The Indian Express reports "Outrage over stoning at Nankana Sahib Gurudwara, India asks Pak to act."

The Tribune quotes Union Home Minister Amit Shah as saying "Won't budge on Citizenship Amendment Act".

And finally, in an interesting news, The Hindustan Times reports that a record breaking 100 billion WhatsApp messages were exchanged globally on New Year's Eve with 20 billion of them exchanged in India.

"Have Right To Retaliate": Iran Ambassador To NDTV After US Airstrike Kills Top General

"Have Right To Retaliate": Iran Ambassador To NDTV After US Airstrike Kills Top General

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES :-

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comments on the anti CAA protests dominate front page headlines. "Modi says CAA opponents to protest against Pak atrocities" reports the Hindu.

On the infant deaths that took place in a Kota hospital in Rajasthan, the Pioneer notes "Centre rushes probe team, Sonia summons Rajasthan Congress in-charge; Gehlot sends report to party chief".

The Times of India highlights the Tata Sons petition in the Supreme Court against the NCLAT order reinstating Cyrus Mistry as Executive Chairman. The paper writes "Reinstating Mistry will cripple corporate democracy : Tatas in SC".

With a front page photograph of firefighters trying to douse a factory fire in Delhi, the Hindustan Times reports "Newlywed fireman dies in another factory blaze".

On the death of senior NCP leader D P Tripathi, the Indian Express says "JNU's anti-emergency face to man of all seasons : DP Tripathi dies at 67".

And finally...the Times of India cites a recommendation of a paramilitary forces panel to report "Paramilitary service animals could retire with benefits like soldiers do".

Tamil Orator Arrested For "Inciteful Remarks" Against PM Modi, Amit Shah

Tamil Orator Arrested For "Inciteful Remarks" Against PM Modi, Amit Shah

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General Manoj Mukund Narvane takes charge as India's 28th Army Chief is a headline in almost all news papers. Quoting the new Army Chief The Indian Express writes "We reserve the right to pre-emptively strike at Pak terror".

"Finance Minister unveils 102 lakh crore rupees investment road map" informs The Financial Express.

"Prime Minister, Industry brainstorm on achieving 5-trillion dollar target" writes The Economic Times adding "Meetings held over past week to seek feedback and suggestions to boost economy, more in offing".

"SMS facility is fully restored in whole of Jammu and Kashmir" notes The Asian Age.

"Nitish says 'all is well' in alliance, soft-pedals Kishor-Sushil wrangle" reports The Pioneer.

The Tribune informs that "Relief for Punjab cops; weekly off, 8-hour shift".

The Mail Today writes that "Railways raise fares on New Year's eve".

And finally, Hindustan Times reports that "Sunny day in Delhi brings relief, India Meteorological Department forecasts rain."

Thousands trapped on Australia beach encircled by fire

Thousands trapped on Australia beach encircled by fire

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The coldest day ever in Delhi dominates front page headlines in the national dailies."Capital freezes over; At 9.4 degree celsius, Delhi's maximum temperature lowest ever recorded" reports the Hindustan Times.

Highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's outreach on the Citizenship Amendment Act or CAA, the Times of India states "Modi tweets Sadhguru video to drum up support for CAA".

The cabinet expansion in Maharashtra is prominently noticed in the press. The Times of India states "Uddhav inducts son Aditya into cabinet, Ajit back as deputy CM".

All newspapers report on the appointment of outgoing Army Chief General Bipin Rawat as India's first Chief of Defence Staff.

Taking note of a significant decision by the Indian Navy, the Pioneer writes "Navy bans smartphone, Facebook on job; Decision comes after 7 personnel held for espionage".