Energy, manufacturing to lead Modi, Obama talks

Energy, manufacturing to lead Modi, Obama talks

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Narendra Modi in America is the prominent story in most newspapers today.
The Hindustan Times headlines, "Modi serves the Indian dream at breakfast with top world CEOs". The Hindu calls it "Power Pitch to U.S CEO's". "Modi pledges stable tax policy to woo US business" and "use Coalgate verdict to clean up past", writes The Times of India.
Jayalalitha's conviction in disproportionate assets case also receives attention on front pages. "3000 acres marked for seizure", "Land held by six firms found to be linked to Jayalalitha" reports, the Hindu. The Asian Age says, " Jaya keeps to herself in jail says, no to visitors". The Times of India writes, "No cheers, only tears as new Tamil Nadu Chief Minister takes oath".
In a sensational twist to the Saradha chit fund scam probe, a Kolkata court directed the CBI to take jailed Trinmool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh's statement in Jail as he feared for his life and desired to tell all he knew about the scandal, reports the Pioneer.
An Indian - origin mayor, popularly known as the "Gandhi of Lisbon" due to his Spartan lifestyle, may be Portugal's next PM, reports the Hindustan Times.
And finally, " With 100 launches, the great festive real estate show is on", says the Financial Express. With the last two Dussehra- Diwali seasons having done dull business, prices have been dropped this time around.

Terrorism Is Exported To Us, It Is Not Home Grown, Says PM Modi In New York

Terrorism Is Exported To Us, It Is Not Home Grown, Says PM Modi In New York

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    Prime Minister Modi's address to Indian Diaspora at the Madison Square Garden, Paneerselvam to be the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu,  and President's rule imposed in Maharashtra are some of the stories that find prominence in today's newspapers.
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi rocking the Madison Square Garden is the story splashed across the front pages of all the papers today. "Modi rocks the Big Apple, Madison Square Garden is enthralled by rockstar PM, as he extends helping hand and outlines his dream for India" is the headline in the Mail Today. The Economic Times writes 'Rockstar Modi sings all the high notes in New York, merger of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) schemes among steps unveiled by PM in electric speech.
    Most of the papers haver reported about Paneerselvam set to become the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for a second time in their front pages. His swearing-in to take place today. The papers have also reported that Jayalalithaa will move the High Court for bail today.
    Two weeks ahead of the elections to the Maharashtra Assembly, President's rule has been imposed in the state. President Pranab Mukharjee signed the proclamation for imposition of central rule in Maharashtra on Sunday, reports the Hindu Business Line.
    'Spectrum Judge Dattu is new Chief Justice of India' headlines the Hindustan Times. The paper adds that Justice HL Dattu was sworn in  as the 42nd Chief Justice of India and his tenure will last for 14 months.
    "Pak climbs down to admit our Hurriyat invite was bad timing" writes the Indian Express adding that for the first time Pakistan has admitted that the timing of its High Commissioners meeting with Hurriyat leaders in New Delhi, ahead of foreign secretary level talks in August was 'perhaps not totally right'.
    World Health Organisation (WHO's) advice on Heart day is to reduce salt intake as cutting down salt can lower the risk of developing heart disease and stroke. The World Health Organization (WHO) is targeting a 30% reduction in salt intake in all supporting nations by 2025, writes the Hindu.
    And finally, clinical trial shows that a drug (PERJETA) used to treat advanced  breast cancer prolonged lives of patients.  Trials showed those given this new medicine lived 16 months longer than others, reports the Times of India.

Syria Airstrikes Target IS Oil Facilities

Syria Airstrikes Target IS Oil Facilities

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The front page of most newspapers is packed with Jayalalitha's arrest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the UN general assembly in New York and the Centre's recommendation for Presidents rule in Maharashtra.
Convicted in a disproportionate  assets case, the Business Standard headline reads 'Jaya gets 4 years in jail, slapped 100 crore rupees penalty'.  'Stripped of CM's post' says the Hindustan Times.  The Hindu and the Times of India, ironically, show her flashing the victory sign, while arriving at the court.  'Assets case explodes in amma's face' writes Mail Today, adding, that the AIADMK Chief cannot contest polls for 10 years.
While the Indian Express, Financial Express and the Asian Age show Narendra Modi paying tribute at ground zero at the 9/11 memorial, most dailies show him addressing the UN General Assembly.  'Pakistan must remove shadow of terror for talks, says Modi at UN' is the Tribune headline.  'At UN, PM hits out at Sharif, offers talks' says the Statesman.
The Asian Age, Hindu, Tribune and the Statesman report of the union cabinet recommending the imposition of President's rule in Maharashtra, following the CM's resignation, in the poll bound state.
In a Hindustan Times special, under the headline 'Government wants Aam Aadmi to offer policy inputs', the paper writes, that the PM has invited ideas and talking points from people, for his debut programme on All India Radio, to be aired on the 3rd of October.
And finally, the Tribune has a picture of the Indian squash team at Incheon with their gold medal.  The paper also gives India's medal tally with 2 gold, 3 silver and 6 bronze.

Jayalalithaa convicted in disproportionate assets case, gets four-year jail, fined Rs 100 cr

Jayalalithaa convicted in disproportionate assets case, gets four-year jail, fined Rs 100 cr

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As Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his significant visit to the United States, all major news papers have prominently covered his arrival in New York with photographs and catchy headlines. "New York Modi - Fied" explains the Pioneer. "Modi opens his American chapter" observes the Indian Express, while the Hindustan Times adds "On maiden visit, Modi calls US a "Natural Global Partner".
In a related story the Hindu reports "Obama will urge Modi to join fight on IS". Meanwhile the Asian Age reports that the House of Commons in the UK has voted to join US led airstrikes against ISIS.
The Global Ratings agency Standard and Poor's lifting India's rating outlook to "stable" from negative leads the Economic Times to observe "First Global Pat comes Modi's way as S&P alters outlook". The Hindustan Times adds "S&P thumbs up signals better days for economy.
In an exclusive report headlined "UN says ready to give K-aid" the Mail Today reports that "UN chief offers to help resolve issue even as Sharif invokes Plebiscite in General Assembly".

Hyderabad Pips Chennai, Pune in Software Exports

Hyderabad Pips Chennai, Pune in Software Exports

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The ongoing battle for seats in Maharashtra between the  BJP-Shiv Sena and the Congress- NCP combines finally resulting in a dramatic break for both last evening, covers the front pages. "Maha Yudh : Both alliances break, it's a 4-cornered fight " is the Hindustan Times top headline.  "Dream of CM Post and more seats led to the nightmare" adds the paper.
Hours before leaving for the US PM Narendra Modi launched his latest marketing push to hard-sell India as a global manufacturing hub on Thursday - in the presence of hundreds of global  and Indian Business  leaders, diplomats  and ministers, writes the Indian Express. Hindustan Times writes PM Modi unveiled the Make -in - India campaign to turn India into a Manufacturing powerhouse and vowed to remove bureaucratic sloth.
Business Standard reports that the shares of power and metal companies tumbled on Thursday in concerns that the Supreme Courts order to cancel all but four coal block allocation since 1993 would hurt profitability and raise a question mark on  business prospects.
Most papers carry interesting photographs of Mangalyaan's first image taken of the Red Planet. "MOM's first look" , captions the Hindu.
And finally, in a novel manoeuvre, Brazilian researchers in Rio de Janeiro have released thousands of mosquitoes infected with bacteria that suppress dengue fever, in the hope that they will multiply and become the majority of mosquitoes- thus reducing the cases of the disease.

BJP splits with Shiv Sena, to contest Maharashtra polls with Mahayuti allies

BJP splits with Shiv Sena, to contest Maharashtra polls with Mahayuti allies

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The Supreme Court's decision to cancel all 214 captive coal blocks allocated to private companies on public-private joint venture is covered prominently by all the papers today. 'SC quashes allocation of 214 coal blocks since 1993, spares just 4 'headlines the Times of India. The Hindustan Times says 'SC axes 214 coal block allocations, spares four' adding that the SC gives government 6 months to frame new policy, owners of 46 working mines also have till March 2015 to wind up operations.

India demonstrating its space prowess with the successful  insertion of the Mass orbiter carrying five payloads in the orbit of the Red planet is another story that finds prominence in today's papers. 'India keeps historic date with Mars; Mangalyaan cost $ 74 million, making it the worlds cheapest inter planetary mission' writes the Hindu. The Tribune says 'India's  moment of glory in Mars, ISRO becomes first agency to achieve feat in maiden attempt'.

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi may soon be beamed live on DD and AIR from 7 RCR his official residence. Modi's October 3rd address on All India Radio may mark the beginning of a new trend that would see him frequently turning in to the State broadcasters for communicating with the public on key issues reports the Hindustan Times.

And finally, if you want to beat the blues eat fruits and vegetables writes the Times of India.

India Creates History as Mangalyaan Enters Mars Orbit

India Creates History as Mangalyaan Enters Mars Orbit



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BJP-Shiv Sena alliance nearing a truce, US air strikes in Syria, a tiger mauling a youth in the Delhi Zoo and Prime Minister's upcoming US visit are some of the major stories in newspapers this morning.

"Back from the brink : BJP's alliance with Sena intact", writes the Business Standard. On the Congress-NCP alliance, the Hindu comments "Congress caught off-guard", when NCP suddenly added to its wish-list the demand that the Chief Minister's post be shared by rotation.

On the air strikes in Syria, the Hindustan Times states, "Washington says Qaeda attack against Western interests foiled", while also reporting "Air raids may put Indian hostages at risk, worries govt", over the fate of 39 construction workers taken hostage in Iraq three months ago.

The Indian Express carries a huge photograph of the white tiger and the youth watching each other, before the youth was mauled to death. The Express Newsline quoting a Zoo official, states the tiger, "Vijay's first instinct was not to kill". The Times of India writes, "Better rescue drill could have saved life".

"No Modi-Nawaz meet on US trip", highlights the Asian Age. The Economic Times comments, "Modi's American Dream to have no Business Knights" as the Prime Minister is unlikely to be accompanied by an Indian Business delegation.

The Hindustan Times writes "CBSE makes Mars move a must-view" for students collectively, as "A billion people hold their breath", for Mangalyaan to enter the Mars orbit today.

And finally, An E-mail service of India's own is what the govt. is working on now, reports Mail Today.

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White tiger mauls, kills youth in Delhi Zoo | Business Standard News

White tiger mauls, kills youth in Delhi Zoo (Intro Roundup) | Business Standard News



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The Prepoll alliance of Political Parties in Maharastra, India Test firing the Mars Orbitor Engine, and the Supreme Court agreeing to consider a plea for hearing allegations levelled against CBI director Ranjit Sinha without insisting on knowing the name of the whistleblower are some lead stories in papers today.

"Congress, NCP talks to save tie up", says the Asian Age. reporting on the upcoming Maharastra assembly election while the Tribune writes 'BJP climbes down on Maharastra seats.

"All is Mangal with Mangalyan", writes the Pioneer reporting that on its 300 day space odyssey, Mars Orbitor Mission Mangalyan successfully passed the crucial test firing of its Main liquid Engine and a critical Trajectory Correction Manoeuver.

The Hindu reports, the Supreme Court has ruled that any civil servant who exposes Corruption and other illicit acts by knocking on the doors of a court can not be subjected to disciplinary proceedings.

News relating to Indo China relations covers page one of the Mail Today. The paper highlights "Xi warmth freezes over in Chumar". "China troops intrude nearly 3 km into Indian territory". "Army Chief postpone Bhutan visit over stand off".

The Mail Today writes that  "The Congress on Monday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apologize over a map released by the Gujarat government that erroneously showed Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir as disputed territories and indicated Aksai Chin as a part of China.

The Hindu says that External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will meet her Pakistani Counterpart during a SAARC multilateral meeting at the Sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Friday.

And finally, the Indian Express writes that the Ministry of HRD has ratified the new released criteria allowing those who have scored 75% in their class XII exams to appear for the IIT entrance exams from next year.

India's Mars mission: ISRO's 'Mangalyaan' test firing successful, all set to create history

India's Mars mission: ISRO's 'Mangalyaan' test firing successful, all set to create history

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 The tug-of-war in the Maharashtra alliance between the BJP and the Shiv Sena for seat sharing in the 15th October assembly elections, continues to occupy front pages. Times of India reports "BJP prepares for life after Sena, but keeps doors open", asking for at least 135 seats.
 The Congress, too, is making all efforts to salvage ties with the NCP in the Maharashtra polls. The Pioneer writes, a meeting could take place over the next two days to save the alliance. "Sonia-Pawar talks last hope to break deadlock", headlines the paper.
 Prime Minister Modi's visit to the US also receives prominence. Times of India reports that in New York Mr. Modi will embark on a massive charm offensive with America's Corporate Elite at a breakfast meeting, and at Washington he is scheduled to have an exclusive dinner with the US President.
Hindustan Times writes that India and the US are working on a compromise formula on food subsidies to remove a major irritant in the stalled World Trade Organisation deal, ahead of Mr. Modi's meeting with the US president in Washington.
The stand-off in the Chumar area of Ladakh took a new turn with the Chinese Liberation Army pitching 7 tents within Indian territory and showing no signs of withdrawing, despite repeated Indian warning, reports The Statesman.
 Indian Express reports, Madras High Court order insisting RTI Applicants to disclose the reason for seeking the information has sparked a debate with several legal experts and activists calling it an attempt to derail the RTI Act.
"CBI examines P. Chidambaram's wife in Saradha Scam", writes the Asian Age on it's front page. CBI sleuths examined Nalini Chidambaram, a leading lawyer, in connection with the legal fee paid to her by the Saradha group.
 And finally, in a new way to treat illnesses, US researchers are developing a revolutionary new device that can be implanted in the body to heal organs when they become infected or injured, thereby reducing dependence on pharmaceutical drugs reports the Times of India. The paper also adds that scientists are developing a  highly efficient device to collect water and harvest it from FOG.

Maharashtra BJP proposes PM Modi, Amit Shah to contest Assembly polls sans Shiv Sena

Maharashtra BJP proposes PM Modi, Amit Shah to contest Assembly polls sans Shiv Sena

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The seat sharing tug-of-war in Maharashtra  between the BJP and the Shiv-Sena on one hand and the Congress-NCP on the other, occupies prominence in today's Press. The Tribune writes "BJP -Sena alliance on the brink in Maharashtra", while Hindustan Times writes "Congress, NCP join fight club; disagree over seats".
With the objective of taking manufacturing growth to 10 per cent on a sustainable basis, and the economy on a high growth path - Prime Minister Narender Modi will launch the "Make in India" campaign on September 25th, reports the Hindu. The Campaign will include invitations to the world's top 3,000 companies - to explore investment possibilities in India. Indian Embassies around the world are expected to join the campaign.
A story in the Sunday Times front page says - In a major gain for Indian authorities trying to recover Black Money stashed away abroad, G-20 members, will today, agree to a deal that will mandate automatic sharing of all bank information with tax authorities on an annual basis, beginning 2017.
In a major embarrassment for India, at Incheon Asian Games, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has fined the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) 10,000 dollars (about 6.08 lakh rupees) for withdrawing two teams at the 11th hour reports, the Times of India.
Bilawal Bhutto, leader of the Pakistan People's Party - telling workers that his party would "take back the entire Kashmir from India - because it belongs to Pakistan", has drawn sharp criticism from India with  the ruling BJP describing his statement as 'childish' and 'irresponsible' according to The Indian Express. His remark has landed him at the receiving end of innumerable twitter jokes, writes Times of India.
Aadhaar set to get government push for five key schemes", such as the Direct Benefit's Transfer, cooking gas subsidy , transfer of pensions and scholarships, National Rural Employment Gurantee Scheme, and the public distribution system 'as soon as possible' wrtites the Business Standard.

Modi says Indian Muslims won’t join al Qaeda, calls terror group's threat delusional

Modi says Indian Muslims won’t join al Qaeda, calls terror group's threat delusional

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Prime Minister Modi raising LAC intrusion incidents with Chinese President Xi Jinping , the Scotland referendum result being eagerly awaited as the outcome looked too close to call,  BJP-Sena seat tussle for the Maharashtra Polls are some lead stories in Dailies today.
The Indian Express writes: "Determined to solve boundary questions at an early date , Bejing tells New Delhi", "There will be incidents but both sides capable of managing says Xi, Modi asks for clarification on LAC for peace".
Reporting on President Xi's visit to India, the Business Standard opines "China Dashes 100 billion dollar hope; to invest 20 billion dollars over 5 years".
And finally according to a study, artificial sweeteners can trigger diabetes, as they  disrupt the body's ability to control blood sugar. Research shows that this is the very same condition we often aim to prevent by consuming sweeteners instead of sugar.

Miles in Gujarat, Inches in Ladakh (Xi Jinping)

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    The Chinese President visit to India and introspection after the by-boll results dominate headlines in papers today.

    "Modi, Xi mix business and leisure" leads the Hindu. The paper also reports the Chinese President will announce the opening of a new and more convenient route for pilgrims to Mansarover and Mount Kailash via Sikkim. "Chinese troops in face off with Indian Army at three places" writes the Mail Today, under the headline "Miles in Gujarat, Inches in Ladakh".

    "Shah shrugs off loss, says rivals have grown wings" states the Hindustan Times, of the BJP party president brushing aside the setback to the BJP in the bypolls. "Did BJP pay a price for sidelining Varun, Uma?" asks the Asian Age. The Times of India writes "Varun Lao, UP bachao, says Maneka, though in half-jest".

    In a shocking revelation, the Pioneer quotes former Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai as saying "UPA unleashed CBI to 'break me" dragging him into a preliminary inquiry to put pressure on him.

    "Assam ex-DGP, accused in Saradha scam, shoots self" reports the Times of India. The Hindustan Times writes Shankar Baruah shot himself minutes after being discharged from a local hospital.

    "To push Make in India, govt. reaches out to private sector, hires ex-Mckinsey  chief" as chief of Quality Council of India, in the first major lateral hire by the NDA government, reports the Indian Express.

BJP workers scuffle with police as parties celebrate Hyderabad Liberation Day - The Hindu

BJP workers scuffle with police as parties celebrate Hyderabad Liberation Day - The Hindu



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"Asian Tigers to meet today", writes Hindustan Times. Most papers this morning carry news of Chinese President Xi-Jinping's 'three day' official visit to India - beginning from Ahmedabad. "Xi visit to set a new mark in India -China ties",  headlines Buisness Line of the Hindu. Indian Express reports that Xi-Jinping arrives on Wednesday with a bouquet of investment deals aimed at surpassing Japan's 35 billion dollar commitment.

 "By polls Spoil BJP heartland romance", writes Mail Today, with the BJP winning only a disappointing 12 of the 32 Assembly seats across a state, the Congress 9, and the Samajwadi Party 8. The only consolation for the BJP was its elections debut in West Bengal, where it won one of the two seats.

 With Scotland being just hours away from a once-in -a-lifetime vote on independence on Thursday - that could break up the 307 year old United Kingdom - The Times of India asks - "Will the Kingdom stay united ?".

 And finally, Times of India informs us that drinking milk and dairy consumption may lower your risk of high blood pressure, according to researchers who found that low-fat dairy and milk (just over two cups a day) decreases the risk of high blood pressure.

#bypollresults: Big setback for BJP in UP, Rajasthan; Congress, SP celebrate #ModiFailsTest

Big setback for BJP in UP, Rajasthan; Congress, SP celebrate

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India's whole sale inflation rate plunging to a 5 year low at 3.74%, the HRD Minister calling for B.Ed. and M.Ed reforms and China and India in a 5 day Skimish before Chinese Premier Xi Jinping's arrival in India are some lead stories in papers today.
"On the eve of Xi visit, tense stand off in Ladakh yet again", writes the Tribune while the Hindu says "Government plays down China's incursions: New Delhi keen on avoiding incident ahead of Xi Jinping's visit".
The Times of India writes that rejecting th CBI Director Ranjit Sinha's plea for an camera hearing on the visitors diary at his residence, the Supreme Court has asked the petitioner's counsel Prashant Bhushan to confidentially inform the court who gave him the original diary.
Under the headline - "Modi's mausam manoeuvre to check China's maritime might". The Times of India writes that as China's President Xi Jinping comes calling on Wednesday, India is all set to lauch what is probably the Modi government's most significant foreign policy initiative for countering Beijing's growing influence in the Indian Ocean region.

Shiv Sena, BJP trade barbs as alliance frays

Shiv Sena, BJP trade barbs as alliance frays 

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The beheading of British aid worker David Haines by the ISIS is covered prominently by th papers today. 'ISIS beheads third foreign hostage within a month', headlines the Times of India. The Hindustan Times reports, 'ISIS  beheads British aid worker, parades another.', while the Asian Age states, 'ISIS beheads UK hostage, Arab will join air strikes.
The Delhi Development Authority may have more than 2,000 missing or ghost employees on its rolls, a recent scrutiny after the installation of biometric system at its offices has revealed, reports the Hindustan Times.
The Pioneer reports that 19 IAS officers are missing in action adding that elite babus abscond, Centre states clueless about missing cadre. The Centre nor the States have any clue about the whereabouts of the missing IAS and IPS officers who have been missing for ages.
On the Jammu and Kashmir floods the Pioneer writes, 'Rain, epidemic fears compound misery in J&K'. The Asian Age reports that the floods cost Kashmir Rs. 5,700 crore. While the Tribune states, 'Rain hampers rescue operations as health concerns mount adding that Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan promises all help to Jammu and Kashmir government.
The Times of India reports of the heroic tale of journalist Raijjat Abdullah, who led 300 people to safety in flooded Srinagar. He jumped into the swirling flooded water, swam across and got a boat with which he and a few volunteers rescued hundreds of people.
And finally, you can now slow down the ageing process. The Times of India reports that researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles have identified a gene that can slow the ageing process throughout the entire body when activated remotely in key organ systems.

Deepika Padukone slams Times Of India | GulfNews.com

Deepika Padukone slams Times Of India | GulfNews.com



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    Hindustan Times reports that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil his signature ‘Make in India’ initiative tomorrow with a raft of proposals designed to get foreign companies to set up shop and make the country a manufacturing powerhouse. The paper adds that Modi will announce the plan at an event in Vigyan Bhawan that will be beamed live not just across the country but to gatherings of industrialists across the world.

    In a bid to create uniformity among central universities, the HRD ministry has decided to frame guidelines for common admission, common curriculum, student and faculty mobility as well as a national system of credit transfers. It has also been decided to evolve a national ranking system for central universities, reports The Times of India.

    A Centre for Science and Environment analysis has showed the floods in Jammu & Kashmir were a manifestation of an extreme weather event linked to climate change resulting from a combination of unprecedented and intense rain, mismanagement, unplanned urbanisation and a lack of preparedness says The Hindu.

    Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray has expressed his desire to occupy the chief minister’s post in Maharashtra, which is going to polls on October 15. “I don’t day-dream or hanker for power. But if I get an opportunity to head the state, I will not shy away from the responsibility.”, writes The Indian Express.

    The Hindu reports that CBI Director Ranjit Sinha has urged the Supreme Court to dismiss allegations raised against him by the Centre for Public Interest Litigation unless it discloses the identity of the “whistleblower” who gave it information that he met and favoured those accused in the 2G scam.

    The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has swept the Delhi University Students’ Union elections for the first time in 17 years, bagging all four important positions, president, vice-president, secretary and joint secretary, reports Hindustan Times.

    The worst-ever outbreak of Ebola fever has now killed more than 2,400 people and infected twice that number, according to a new toll released on Friday by the World Health Organisation, writes The Indian Express.

    And finally, a study presented at the American Urological Association has reported that two German shepherds were able to detect prostate cancer in urine with about 98% accuracy.

Licence to tweet: Twitter improves language skills, claims study

Licence to tweet: Twitter improves language skills, claims study

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Announcement of the election schedule is the lead in most papers. 'Poll dates out for 2 states' writes Mail Today. 'October 15 - polls in Maharashtra, Haryana' is the Hindu headline. The paper adds that Haryana and Maharashtra have been under Congress led governments for 10 and 15 years respectively. 'Counting on October 19, Congress faces anti-incumbency' states the Hindustan Times.
Referring to the J&K floods, the Hindustan Times writes, 'after disaster, comes disease'. 'Omar announces Rs 200 crore package' is the Tribune headline. ' Mudslide wipes out Jammu village' writes the Times of India, of Saddal in Udhampur district. '40 bodies dies dug out so far' adds the paper. 'Within 2-3 minutes, village vanished under the landslide' says the Indian Express.
Most papers today have an interview with the former CAG, Vinod Rai. Quoting him, the Economic Times writes 'Manmohan Singh could have stopped 2G scam', adding that the former PM should have reacted with greater alacrity to Raja's letters. 'The Times of India  has dedicated one full page to this. Quoting Kamal Nath the Hindustan Times writes 'Singh may have made a mistake'.
Papers have reported of Delhi University and JNU, which had elections yesterday.
Olympic and paralympic track star, Oscar Pistorius features in many dailies as he was convicted yesterday. "Pistorius could get 15 years jail term' writes the Asian Age.
'Supreme court stays Koli's execution till October 29' reports the Tribune, of the Nithari case accused.
The Indian Express reports on its front page of Shweta Katti, who grew up in a Mumbai red light district and made it to a prestigious New York college last year. Overcoming adversity, she has emerged as an icon for youngsters in similar circumstances, and now has been nominated for a UN award for youth coverage.
Finally, is your haemoglobin level low? Well, the Times of India writes of a new, inexpensive invention in London which will detect anaemia in just 60 seconds.

Oscar Pistorius Guilty of Culpable Homicide in Killing of Girlfriend

Oscar Pistorius Guilty of Culpable Homicide in Killing of Girlfriend

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The front pages of most newspapers are replete with stories related to the floods in Jammu & Kashmir. Under the headline, “Government missing, flood victims on their own”, Hindustan Times writes, Locals accuse ministers of helping VIPs first, say no authorities on streets; those rescued also waiting for food, water. “Centre takes charge of relief ops in J&K”. The Times of India, under that caption, writes that with Omar Abdullah's administration conspicuous by its absence in rescue and relief operations in Jammu and Kashmir, the Centre has virtually taken charge in the state and is rallying all resources to fill the gap.
The Pioneer reports that former CAG Vinod Rai has come out with a stinging criticism of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying integrity is not just financial but intellectual and professional too and claimed that Congress leaders had sought to apply pressure on him to keep the PM’s name out of audit reports.
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s bid to form a government in Delhi has got a shot in the arm from an unusual quarter - the former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. Contrary to her party’s stand, the Congress veteran said in a television interview on Thursday that there was nothing wrong in the BJP trying to form the government if it managed to get the numbers, reports The Hindu.
And finally, the Indian cosmetics industry is furious about a government diktat that shampoos, toothpastes, soaps and other items need to carry a red or brown dot.

Govt mulls 'digital locker' to store citizens' info on cloud | Business Standard News

Govt mulls 'digital locker' to store citizens' info on cloud | Business Standard News



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    The flood in Jammu and Kashmir continues to dominate headlines. "Stranded tourists get frantic; several localities still under 15 feet water; Administration not in sight ; people all praise for army", reports the Tribune. The Hindustan Times writes  "Anger rises in Valley, victims attack rescuers". Highlighting warnings of a possible flood in Srinagar by the state's flood control department and remote sensing center, the Mail Today lead says, "A deluge of warnings on J&K ignored".
    Most papers highlight Telengana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao's controversial reaction to a group of journaliasts, who were protesting against the ban on two Telugu news channels for allegedly hurting Telengana sentiments. "Will break your neck and bury, KCR warns media", reports the Pioneer. The Hindu has published a photograph of some journalists covering an event presided over by Mr Rao with their mouths gagged with black cloth.
    The charge sheeting of BJP President Amit Shah by the Uttar Pradesh police for allegedly stirring communal passions through a speech in the run up to the Lok Sabha elections is prominently noticed. "Shah charged for Muzzaffarnagar 'revenge' speech", writes the Hindustan Times.
    In a front page story, the Times of India says that Britain's leading fraud prosecutor has alleged that the British subsidiary of the French train and turbine maker Alstom paid around 8.5 million dollars or 52 crore rupees as bribe to win Delhi Metro contracts. The Hindu writes, "Alstom disguised bribe as consultancy fee".
    The questions raised by the Supreme Court over the Kerala government's decision to limit bar licenses to only 5 star hotels gets wide coverage. "SC questions logic behind Kerala govt's liquor policy", reports the Indian Express.
    Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's press conference in Delhi yesterday is highlighted in most papers. The Indian Express quotes her as saying, "Dual use norms for SEZ coming soon".
    With Delhi having made helmets mandatory for all women on two wheelers except Sikh women, all the papers report that 5000 women in the capital were fined for violating this rule. The message is clear : strap up before you hit the road.

Google, Amazon to go ahead with expansion plans in Hyderabad

Google, Amazon to go ahead with expansion plans in Hyderabad

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The flood situation in Jammu & Kashmir, the upcoming visits, of the Chinese president to India, and PM Modi's to visit to the US, and Delhi govt. formation are some of the stories that capture the headlines this morning.
"A Race Against Time in Kashmir" with mixed forecasts of rain in the next three days, reports the Mail Today. The Times of India comments, "In Kashmir, 'occupation force' hailed as saviour" as Army comes to rescue in flood-hit state.
"BJP gets a month to cobble numbers to form Delhi govt", SC refuses to take note of AAP sting op" is the lead in the Times of India."Divided House? " asks the Hindustan Times with the headline "Vishwas sings Modi praise as AAP vows to stop BJP".
The Hindu writes "China-India ties poised for an 'orbital jump' says Doval ", on President Xi Jinping's maiden visit to India as head of state. The Economic Times states, after canceling visit to Islamabad, the Chinese president will arrive in Ahmedabad on Sep 17th, a day earlier than scheduled, on Modi's birthday.
And finally, the Hindu Business Line, Business Standard and the Asian Age report Kolkata born British Author Neel Mukherjee's latest novel, The Lives of Other, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Booker Prize.

After iPhone 6, iPhone 6 plus, Apple launches watches and ApplePay

After iPhone 6, iPhone 6 plus, Apple launches watches and ApplePay

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The situation in flood ravaged jammu & Kashmir finds prominent place in almost all papers. Kashmir flood toll crosses '175 even as army evacuated 23,500 people', headlines The Times of India adding that Srinagar seems to have turned into a giant lake. The Hindustan Times states 'Phones down, roads cut off,valley crisis deepens'. The Asian Age reports 'Lakhs wait for rescue in J&K'. The Rastriya Sahara writes that the Stranded people of J&K are asking where are the separatists leaders.
 'Jung will invite BJP to form Government, Centre likely to tell Supreme Court today'. speculates the Hindustan Times adding that the BJP will form government in Delhi, if it gets the numbers or the capital may go to polls early next year.
The Business Standard in a front page box item reports that the Supreme Court tells the CBI director Ranjit Sinha to come clean on allegations made by Prashant Bhushan. 'Answer allegations in black and white: Supreme Court tells CBI chief', states the Business Line.
On the execution of Surinder Kohli charged with killing children in Nithari the Asian Age writes, 'Supreme Court stays Kohli death in midnight hearing'. The Hindu reports, 'Koli gets reprieve at the eleventh hour'.
The Hindu in a front page report quotes the Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as saying there will be an Intellectual property rights (IPR) policy soon as India does not have one ; also adding that issues will be addressed on Intellectual Property Rights regime.
Most papers have reported on the AAP sting. The Mail Today headlines 'AAP stings BJP's Delhi dreams'. The Indian Express quotes the Delhi BJP Vice President Sher Singh Dagar as saying he will quit politics, if charges are proved.

Jammu & Kashmir floods: IAF, Army, NDRF step up rescue operations; 160 dead, thousands still stranded

Jammu & Kashmir floods: IAF, Army, NDRF step up rescue operations; 160 dead, thousands still stranded

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    Srinagar goes under, toll rises to 150 is the Hindustan Times headline adding that Modi has announced a 1000-crore Rupees grant.
    Almost all newspapers carry shocking pictures of the floods wreaking havoc in Jammu & Kashmir.
    "Army, IAF work on war footing, 2 soldiers killed in rescue op." is a Pioneer headline calling them real heroes leading from the front on ground zero.
    The Hindu Business line on it's front page gives a thumbs up to Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (the financial inclusion scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.) saying that it is expected to meet its 7.5 crore accounts target in 100 days, thereby giving a boost to RuPay gateway. India is only the 4th country after US, Japan and China to have its own national payment gateway  in RuPay.
    The Hindu reports that the fair price shops or Ration shops will now be selling recharge coupons, DTH cards consumer durable & even book tickets apart from providing other financial services like ATM's in their new retail avatar.
    A report published in The Tribune in says that according to a recent survey by world economic forum on  Global Competitiveness, India is now ranked 50 in terms of public trust in politicians, up from 115 last year.
    Do you want to learn how to spin a yarn on the charkha? Well Delhi university offers the opportunity for any one, two hours every Wednesday. And yes upon finishing 24 hours you get a certificate by the university, reports the Pioneer.

Floods unleash more misery in J-K, PM offers Rs. 1,000 cr relief

Floods unleash more misery in J-K, PM offers Rs. 1,000 cr relief

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The lead in most newspapers is about J&K's worst flood in 60 years. 'Deadliest in the state since independence' writes the Times of India. 'Army says situation as grim as in Uttarakhand last year' says the Indian Express. '10,000 stranded, 390 villages submerged, Modi to visit today' writes the Asian Age. The paper also shows a washed away bridge which connected Uri and Baramulla.
 With BJP preparing to form the next government in Delhi, the Hindustan Times headline reads 'BJP set to storm Delhi Darbar, AAP protests'. 'BJP CM race gains pace' is how Mail Today puts it, with a 2 page spread on the details and pictures of the aspirants.
In a shocking revelation, the Times of India reports on its front page '70% of illness related deaths in Indian nuclear hubs due to cancer'. The paper writes that 2600 people succumbed to cancer in 19 centres between 1995 and 2014.
The Sarada scam has begun to threaten Mamata Banerjee, report many dailies. Suspended and jailed MP, Kunal Ghosh, who is the prime accused in the case has said 'Mamata benifitted most from Sarada writes Mail Today.
 In the Hindustan Times Sunday Special on its front page, the paper writes 'A biopic, and tale of two iconic Manipuri women', talking of Mary Kom and Irom Sharmila.
 And finally, The Hindu reports of Anjanthali village in Karnal district of Haryana, which is also called a climate smart village. Why? Because under a project, women farmers get voice and text messages on weather forecasts and recommended action they should take for a good harvest.

Jammu flood tolls climbs up to 160, Rajnath assures help

Jammu flood tolls climbs up to 160, Rajnath assures help

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Most newspapers have reported Narendra Modi's address to the students across the country on Teachers Day yesterday. The Times  of India says for lakhs of children across India, it was the Prime Minister's long-distance Pathshala. Hindustan Times writes  that hundreds of madrasa students in Lucknow listened to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Teachers’ Day speech with rapt  attention, sometimes noisily cheering the proceedings that they watched on television sets installed especially for the  event.
The Hindu reports that a day after al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri announced the terror outfit’s plans to put the Indian  subcontinent on its radar, Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband on Friday condemned the move, asserting that Indian Muslims  would never be convinced by un-Islamic and false arguments of organisations such as the al-Qaeda.
The Pioneer writes that Bollywood star Salman Khan faced some tough questioning in the Supreme Court over a decision of the Rajasthan High Court to stay his conviction in the 1998 black buck poaching case, with SC saying, "You may have good case for suspension of sentence but not for conviction".
"India Adds a Bucketload to Global Equity Wealth Pool" - under that headline, The Economic Times reports that India has  become a dominant force when it comes to building global equity wealth.This year as the global market cap hit $66 trillion,  it did so with the help of the tailwind generated by a strong domestic market performance.
And finally, a new research has indicated that not only are ants just masters of weathering ­ the act of turning rocks to  sand ­ but that they may also be very good when it comes to absorbing atmospheric carbon dioxide. “Ants diversified and  multiplied over the same time period that atmospheric CO2 declined from the hot climate of the dinosaurs into the ice age of  the last few million years, reports The Times of India.

Suicide kills one person worldwide every 40 seconds, WHO report finds

Suicide kills one person worldwide every 40 seconds, WHO report finds

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Indian states put on alert after Al-Qaeda calls for Jihad in India, Rahul Gandhi's attack on Narendra Modi, The J&K Floods and Vijyawada to be the new capital of Andhra Pradesh are some of the stories covered prominently by the papers today.
 'India sounds alert as Al-Qaeda sets up a sub -continent wing', headlines the Hindustan Times. The paper adds that 'Zawahri  calls for jihad in Assam, Gujrat, Kashmir among other places; New Delhi says video message genuine. The paper also states in a special item that 'US had warned Delhi of Qaeda's designs in August'.
The Times of India headlines 'CBI chief requests media gag, Supreme Court refuses'. The paper quotes Ranjit Sinha as saying he was 'targeted for acting against top people'. The Pioneer states ' CBI chief's fate hangs in balance'. The Hindustan Times headlines 'Sinha rules out resignation says done nothing wrong'.
 The Asian Age in its front page headlines 'Rahul targets Modi, Venkaiah hits back', adding also that there is a rift in Congress over party seniors criticizing Rahul Gandhi.
'70 feared dead in J&K floods, mishap', report the Hindustan Times. The Tribune states '70 feared dead as bus swept away in Rajouri flash flood'.
'BJP may get invite to form Delhi government' is the lead headline in the Times of India, adding that 'Lt. Governor seeks presidents nod to call the largest party'.
The Hindu in a front page box item reports that a 5.6 million dollar bronze Nataraja idol and a 3 lakh dollar stone Shiva idol that were stolen from Tamil Nadu and housed in Australian galleries will be handed over to PM Narendra Modi by his Australian counterpart Tonny Abbott today.
And finally, the Times of India reports that a new study has found that mobile phones will out-number human population by the end of 2014, reaching a staggering 7.3 billion.

Al Qaeda video: Uttar Pradesh police sounds alert across state

Al Qaeda video: Uttar Pradesh police sounds alert across state

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The Australian PMs arrival in India, the Supreme Court giving the Narendra Modi Government 3 weeks for a step wise time bound plan to clean the Ganga and the CBI Chief raising a controversy having received 2G accused visitors at his residence are some lead stories in papers today.
"CBI Chief in visitor soup"; "Guest register at residence of probe agency head raises stink but Sinha stands his ground" writes the Mail Today.
With power lines tripping and long outages from NCR to UP to Mumbai, The Hindustan Times headlines: "Blackouts from North to West, Power crises set to get worse". The paper adds that thermal plants are dangerously low on coal stocks, even as demand is peaking.
Referring to the continuing intra party struggle within the congress post the party's worst ever performance in the Lok Sabha elections, the Statesman writes "Rahul Brigade slams seniors.

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Sotloff beheading: Obama warning to Islamic State
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Photographs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi playing the traditional Japanese Taiko drums on the last day of his visit to Japan dominate the front pages of most papers. 'PM keeps music playing : no red tape, only red carpet for Japan', reports the Indian Express. Highlighting the growing closeness between the two countries, the Economic Times writes, 'India, Japan now bhai-bhai'.
The Supreme Court's decision to allow death row convicts to argue their review petitions in open court is prominently noticed in the press. 'Death row convicts get 30 minutes to argue review in open court', reports the Pioneer.
Revelations made in the Supreme Court that the CBI Director Ranjit Sinha had met persons being investigated by the agency for the 2G scam and other corruption cases at his official residence are keenly tracked in the press. '2G accused visited CBI chief house? Apex court to examine', writes the Indian Express. The Times of India observes, '2G : SC seeks CBI Chief's visitor's register'.
The papers highlight various observations on the NDA government completing 100 days in office. The Asian Age writes, 'After 100 days, PM's popularity still undimmed'. The Hindustan Times reports, 'On 100th day, Gadkari says, UPA's good schemes will continue'. Drawing attention to the Congress reaction, the Times of India writes, 'Modi's 100 days : Congress slams false dreams'.
The Supreme Court's order restraining the Bengal government from implementing a plan to sterilise elephants or any other wildlife to check its population is widely reported. 'SC to Bengal : Sterilising jumbos to check population is regressive', observes the Hindustan Times.
The Times of India, in a special story, reports that the Centre has cleared the name of Justice HL Dattu as the next Chief Justice of India.

Celeb Hack Exposes Holes In Digital Security

Celeb Hack Exposes Holes In Digital Security

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Modi's Japan visit, the face-off in Islamabad, the government urging the Supreme Court to spare 46 coal blocks and United Bank of India declaring Vijay Mallya wilful defaulter, are some of the prominent stories in newspapers today.
"Modi gets 35 billion dollar promise from Japan, no Nuclear-deal yet "headlines the Hindustan Times. The Hindu reports "Modi promises special track in PMO to clear proposals". The Indian Express states, "PM signal: sitting down with Japan, standing up to China".
The Hindustan Times, in its spotlight on 100 days of Modi Sarkar, says " Man in control, Modi sets agenda for govt, party and nation". The Times of India leads with " Cities cheer Modi's first 100, say he can be matchwinner" adding " Inflation main concern, poor least enthusiastic about govt".
The Mail Today writes, "Centre gives SC its Coal Wish list". " Re- auction coal blocks but save 46 : government to SC", "seeks exemption for mines already producing or close to doing so " says the Financial Express. The paper also speculates "Markets to double in 4 years" as the Nifty soared past the 8000 mark on Monday and stocks hit lifetime highs.
And finally, a pacemaker which has no lead or even a battery ! In a revolutionary breakthrough for heart patients, scientists have come up with an alternative energy source for a cardiac pacemaker, the heart motion, reports the Hindu Business Line.

2 MLAs, Three MLCs join TRS

2 MLAs, Three MLCs join TRS - The Hindu



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Most newspapers this morning headline the unrest in Pakistan as the Tehreek-e-insaf continues to push for the ouster of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. "Army wants political solution as violence escalates in Pakistan" writes the Hindu.

The other major story covered is the 2+2 dialouge between Japan and India during Prime Minster Modi's visit to Japan. "Modi Abe talks today" writes the Pioneer.

7% central DA like for staff and pensioners writes the Asian Age. The government is likely to approve a hike in dearness allowance to 7% from July 1st this year as per the revised consumer price index industrial workers data for June released by the Labour Ministry adds the Tribune and Asian Age.

The Danik Jagran and Pioneer write, that the Union government is seriously considering setting up of a data bank of talented young lawyers to be considered for appointment as Judges. The Union Minister also announced that the government has in principal approved a 25% increase in the number of High Court Judges.

And finally, the Indian Express and the Asian Age, writes about an astonishing new heart failure drug developed by the Swiss pharma Giant Novratis.