Narendra Modi shuns Indira Gandhi event even as President attends

Narendra Modi shuns Indira Gandhi event even as President attends

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The 1984 riot victims to get Rs. 5 lakh compensation, sena to stay away from Maharashtra CM oath ceremony, government bans first class travel by top bureaucrats and Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama-Masjid inviting Sharif and not Modi are some of the front page stories in most papers.
Kin of anti Sikh riot victims to get Rs. 5 lakh compensation", writes the Tribune adding that "30 years on, centre announces additional relief for familes of 3,325 killed."
Refering to the government's austerity drive, the Asian Age writes "Govt bans first class travel for top babus' adding that it includes 10% non-plan spending cut, no 5 star hotel meetings or purchase  of new cars. The Hindustan Times headlines 'Govt  cuts costs: no 5 star meetings, first class travel".
 "Sena may play spoil sport on Fadnavis' special day"  stats The Pioneer, while the Asian age writes 'sena to  boycott Maharashtra CM oath". The paper quotes the BJP as saying that " no Shiv Sena leader to be part of govt."
"Eyebrows go up as Bukhari invites Sharif, snubs Modi" on the anointment of ceremony  of the naib imam, headlines the Times of India. While the Statesman writes 'Shahi Imam invites Sharif not Modi".
"Sangh honchos want revamp in education system, 'headlines the Mail today. The paper wirtes that senior leaders  of the RSS met HRD minister Smriti Irani on Thursday. Ramdev seeks new national school board.
In Some good news on inflation front, the economic times reports that diesel may fall 11% in two weeks, onion has dropped to Rs. 20 a kilo, Tomato is also down to Rs. 20 a kilo, cooking oil is cheaper, and the outlook for the vegetable prices is encouraging.
'Behind bloodshed in Bengal, restive Muslims moving from Trinamool Congress to BJP' headlines the Indian express.
A draft Medical Termination of pregnancy(Amendment) Bill 2014 was put up on health Ministry's website which says pregnancy can be terminated up to 24 weeks from the present 20 weeks.
 And finaly there will soon be driverless cars that are affordable. The Times of India writes that Australian researchers claim that this will be made possible by a new "eyes and ears" technology developed in Curtin University in Perth. 

Shiv Sena speaks of humilation by BJP, says won't attend Fadnavis' swearing-in

Shiv Sena speaks of humilation by BJP, says won't attend Fadnavis' swearing-in

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    Black money stashed away in foreign banks by Indians and efforts to form a government in Delhi are the stories that figure on the front pages of most prominent dailies this morning.
    "SC and government in full blown war on tax treaties", "Tells Centre to go whole hog after black money as envelope with 627 names is handed over" reads a Mail Today headline. Under the caption, "SC gets black money list, names to remain secret" Hindustan Times writes that the government submitted a list of 627 Indians holding accounts in HSBC Bank, Geneva, to the Supreme Court, which directed its special investigating team (SIT) to examine them and take appropriate action.
    "Jung to consult parties on government formation" is a caption in The Hindu while The Asian Age headlines it as "Najeeb to talk with all, BJP yet to take a call".
    The Times of India reports that India has slipped two places to stand 142nd out of 189 countries ranked by the World Bank for `ease of doing business', underscoring the tough task that lies ahead of the Narendra Modi government which has said it wants to make India a business-friendly country .
    After opposing the Congress tooth and nail in two consecutive Lok Sabha elections, Prakash Karat-led CPI(M) opened up its options for ‘cooperation’ with Sonia Gandhi’s party, reports Hindustan Times, adding that the latest development comes in the wake of the BJP’s stupendous run.
    In a move that will not only save precious lives but also encourage people to help accident victims, the Supreme Court has asked the government to issue an order within three months to insulate from legal and procedural hassles those who come to the aid of road-accident victims, writes Hindustan Times.
    The Asian Age reports that with PM Modi utilising the medium of radio broadcasting to connect with people, the government is planning to unveil a dedicated radio channel for news.
    And finally, under the caption, "Gujarat whiz-kid invents rape-prevention device", The Times of India writes that Nadiad-based Nandan Shah, a third-year computer engineering student, and his friend have invented a rape prevention device, a wrist band with sensors which get activated with change in pulse rate of the wearer and can stop the attacker by using chemicals.

India gives court names of 627 with HSBC Swiss bank accounts in tax probe

India gives court names of 627 with HSBC Swiss bank accounts in tax probe

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"Suspense over, Fadnavis will be Maharashtra Chief Minister," headlines Hindustan Times with other papers also highlighting this stroy.  The Asian Age writes, he was unanimously elected  leader of the BJP Legislative Party, clearing the way for him to become Chief Minister. The Indian Express reports that even as the BJP elected Devender Fadanvis as its Legislature Party leader, it kept its formal ally, the Shiv Sena waiting. Sources said the BJP's central leadership wants Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackrey to apologise for his earlier remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party chief Amit Shah. The swearing-in-ceremony is to be held on October the 31st and the Governor has allowed 15 days after that to prove majority in the State Assembly.
Several papers also cover the ongoing 'Black Money Hunt' issue. The Times of India reports that the Supreme Court, yesterday, put the Government in a tight spot by demanding the names of all Indians holding foreign bank accounts by Wednesday and passing on whatever information has been received from foreign countries to the Apex Court.
Virtually daring the Chinese Dragon, India signed a pact with Vietnam yesterday  to participate in two more oil exploration blocks in "Vietnamese waters", in the South China Sea, taking the total number to 5 blocks. The Times of India reports that China has opposed Hanoi's move to invite India for oil exploration and has warned India against "meddling" in the dispute with Vietnam over Island in the South China Sea.
The Hindu writes that a group of 69 NRI investors have moved the Supreme Court of Mauritius seeking a 103 million dollars in damages from the ICICI group, for the real estate Dynamic India Fund,that had under performed.
"Dramatic bank heist brings PMO to Sonipat ", reports The Indain Express on its front page. A day after robbers cleaned out 89 lockers at the Gohana branch of the Punjab National Bank, the Prime Minister's office dispatched one of its top Intelligence officers to inspect the site where the robbers had dug a 7ft high, 125 long tunnel.
And finally, Superman fans can now read the well-loved superhero's first-ever comic copy - Action Comics No.1 - including the 'origin' story of  Superman on ebay.

Black money list: SC slams Centre, asks it to reveal all names by tomorrow

Black money list: SC slams Centre, asks it to reveal all names by tomorrow

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The government naming some persons in the black money list, Shiv Sena to back any BJP nominee in Maharastra and the tense Trilokpuri are some of the front page stories in most papers today.
"No big bang in government new black money list" is the Hindustan Times headline, "government reveals names of 7 in black money list, opposition takes on government over selective  revelation," writes the Business Standard.
"Sena will back any BJP nominee", states the Tribune. While the Pioneer says "Sena willing to play second fiddle "and adds that Sena will back BJP's CM pick, and NCP will abstain from house during confidence vote.
'Trilokpuri tense, 3 shops burnt' reports the Hindu. The Times of India writes about how a group of 15 'eunuchs hold off Trilokpuri goons'. The Statesman says that "virtual curfew prevails in Trilokpuri".
When Shiela Dixit met Narendra Modi, the Indian Express quotes her as saying she saw ' a confident man with a vision' and 'a new language'.
 "Centre, state together on Burdwan probe: NSA', writes the Hindu, while the Hindustan Times quotes National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval telling Mamata Banerjee that ' terror spread beyond Burdwan'. The paper also writes that NSA in Bengal also hands over list of 180 Bangla militants hiding in Bengal, tells Mamta Jalpaiguri emerging as a terror hub."
The Tribune carries a story of how thieves in a daring Hollywood thriller style dug up a 120 feet tunnel and cleaned out 89 bank lockers in Sonepat's Gohana area.
The Asian age writes that 12,000 more men are to be inducted to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to counter aggressive transgressions by the Chinese army along the LAC.
And finally, are you feeling down or unwell? The Times of India writes that according to a survey for BBC local radio, the British rock band Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" is a good song to listen to in such times.

Dabur Falls 9% after Pradip Burman Named in Black Money List

Dabur Falls 9% after Pradip Burman Named in Black Money List

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Khattar taking over as first BJP CM in Haryana, Modi's pep talk over high tea and the uneasy calm in Trilokpuri are some of the headlines in today's papers.
"Haryana's first non-jat CM sworn in" announces the Pioneer. " Hooda skips Khatter's oath ceremony, says not invited' , reports the Times of India.
"Rise above politics, Modi tells allies over high tea " is the Hindustan Times headline. The Hindu writes, "Modi marshals NDA MPs, focus on flagship schemes".
The Times of India reports, the govt may file new affidavit in black money case to explain its misunderstood stand on not  revealing the sources of foreign bank account holders.
Rashtriya Sahara reports that Gold worth Rupees 70,000 crore has been already imported from Switzerland this year in the country.
The Times of India informs over 400 Lok Sabha MPs have not declared their assets in liability details to the House sectrtariat, according to an RTI reply.
And finaly , in sound business advice, the Times of India quotes a study to inform, "firms with women board members make more money." 

Assange: Google Is Not What It Seems

Assange: Google Is Not What It Seems

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The upcoming J&K and Jharkhand polls, defence panel clearing projects worth Rs 80k crore and Modi reaching out to the media at a Diwali Milan at the BJP head quarters are front page stories in most papers.
Referring to the upcoming polls, the Hindustan Times writes 'J&K,Jharkhands turn to vote;' confident BJP looking to expand national footprint; Congress without partner in J&K, Jharkhand alliance shaky too' while the Hindu writes'  5 phase polls in J&K, Jharkhand too to vote from November 25'.
"BY pollls to three Delhi Assembly seats on Nov 25" headlines the Hindu, adding that the seats of Tughlakabad, Mehrauli and Krishnagar will go to the polls.
'BJP plays hard ball with sena' writes the Hindustan Times. The paper says that unrelenting BJP likely to go ahead with minority government instead of giving sena big share in cabinet berths.
'Ministry of Defence (MoD) clears defence needs worth Rs 80k crore' is the Asian Age  headline. The paper writes that 'acquisitions to include six submarines, Israelies anti tank guided missiles, 12 Dornier aircraft and 362 infantary combat vehicles;. The Statesman reports that 'Rs, 80000 crore defence projects cleared;.
'Modi's Swach start with the media' reports the Times of India while the Hindu headlines 'Modi lauds media role in Swach Bharat campaign, says journalists have turned their "pens into brooms".
In a special story the Hindustan Times reports that the Narendra Modi government has asked ministries to fix deadlines and detailed timelines of all projects and proposal, right down to the tentative dates for receiving cabinet approvals for each scheme.
On Googles new appointment, 'Swift march to the top'? asks the Business Standard, adding that 'Pichai to head Google products, services, the India born executive will oversee products like google+ and search'.

Six made-in-India subs in govt’s Rs 80,000-cr push to defence

Six made-in-India subs in govt’s Rs 80,000-cr push to defence

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The front pages of most newspapers have highlighted the news about the increased pollution post Diwali. A Hindustan Times headline reads, "Spike in pollution sends elderly, kids to hospital", while under the caption, "Air quality in Delhi deteriorates", The Asian Age writes that the air quality worsened significantly and noise pollution witnessed an upward trend following Diwali.
Mail Today reports under the headline, "PM Modi's crorepati cabinet" that of the 44 members in Modi's ministerial team, no less than 41 - or 91 percent are crorepatis.
India today scoffed at the proposed Million March being undertaken for Kashmir in London this Sunday asserting that a country of a billion plus cannot be “overawed” by numbers even as Home Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised Pakistan should stop firing on the border, says The Tribune.
Arun Jaitley has come under scathing attack from senior lawyer Ram Jethmalani who has alleged that the finance minister was not keen for the truth to emerge regarding the government's efforts to bring back black money stashed in foreign banks, says Mail Today. The Indian Express reports that about a fifth of the individuals or entities named in the so called HSBC list of alleged foreign account holders have acknowledged their ownership of the accounts. These  136 account holders have either paid or are in the process of paying,  penalties for concealing incomes.
Sonia and Rahul Gandhi must communicate more and show a “little more urgency” in overhauling Congress, says former finance minister P Chidambaram as quoted in The Times of India.
"Pvt sector deserts war on TB, funding down 33% since 2011" - Under that caption, The Times of India tells us that even as tuberculosis continues to haunt the world, a new study has revealed that private sector funding has declined by more than a third since 2011 as pharma companies are closing their TB research programmes.
And finally, in a world first that could change the way organs are donated, Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute have developed a technique that allows hearts which had been still for 20 minutes to be resuscitated and transplanted into a patient, writes The Times of India.

Top Indian B-school students lack sales acumen, customer focus: Survey

Top Indian B-school students lack sales acumen, customer focus: Survey

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On account of Diwali celebrations yesterday, today's Press review is gleaned primarily from e-papers that have posted the most recent updates. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying a surprise visit to Siachen to celebrate diwali with soldiers, posted at the world's highest battlefield, is covered by The Hindu e-paper.

The Hindu also speaks of the Prime Minister announcing a package of Rs. 745 crore for the reconstruction of flood-ravaged houses and hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Indian Express reports that after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Teachers' Day address' followed by the Swachh Bharat campaign, educational institutes now have to prepare for another "top priority" occasion. The University Grants Commissions has shot off a letter to vice-chancellors of all universities, asking them to organize events on October 31' to celebrate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary.

Ottawa Shooting Is Latest in Growing List of Attacks Linked to Extremism

Ottawa Shooting Is Latest in Growing List of Attacks Linked to Extremism
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The attack on the Canadian Parliament, updates on the Black Money kept by Indians in Swiss Banks and the race for the Chief Minister's chair in the Maharashtra BJP hotting up are some lead stories reported by papers today.

"Gadkari firmly in race for CM: Pankaja Munde, however, seen as Dark Horse", says the statesman.

Reporting on the PM's Srinagar visit, the paper writes, " If PM listens, he may find a weary Srinagar asking for a hearing;" and quotes PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti as saying", could be moment for Naya Kashmir, Naya Modi".

"CBI raids V.K Singh aide's house in probe into 'irregular' RAW purchases" is a headline in the Indian Express.

"With dropped calls on the rise, landlines ring again", says the Times of India. The paper writes that frequent call drops, poor voice quality and slow internet speeds are increasingly adding to the growing problems of  mobile phone user across networks.

"BJP hints it wont take NCP support", headlines the Asian Age writing that talks between Udhav Thackrey and Amit Shah are likely today.

"Under the headline Wary Swiss Banks Advise Some Indians to Cash out", The Economic Times says that with Switzerland and India ensuring a system for automatic information sharing on accountholders, Swiss banks are trying to steer clear of dodgy Indian clients.

The Business Standard writes that four months after it began a probe into the multi-crore Saradha chit-fund scam, the Special Crime Branch of the Central Bureau of Investigation first chargesheet in the case, yesterday.

And finally sounding out good news the Hindustan times writes "Big Bang reforms coming post Diwali " - all to boost investment, create jobs, make land acquisitions easy and raise FDI limits in insurance and pension sectors.

Jaitley hints at UPA minister in black money list

Jaitley hints at UPA minister in black money list  

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Many newspapers today have carried stories with photographs on the new Chief Minister designate Manohar Lal Khattar of Haryana.  "Back Room Boy Comes Upfront" remarks the Pioneer while the Tribune informs "Modi Confidant Khattar is Haryana CM".
Meanwhile the Indian Express in its front-page story on developments in Maharashtra reports "Gadkari Flexes 29 MLA Muscle - Want him as Maharashtra CM, say MLAs as they fly to meet him in Nagpur Home".  The Times of India quotes Mr. Arun Jaitley as saying "We are in a Swayamvar situation and have to decide at an appropriate stage."
In a significant front-page story the Hindustan Times reveals "Government to tell Supreme Court names of Swiss Bank Account holders - to file affidavit next week, may submit list of 136 names in sealed cover".
The Times of India informs "Doing business to get easy, Registration to take just a day.  Government moves to bring in Raft of Reforms."  The Hindu adds "Jaitley puts in place spending reforms - aimed at the efficient management of government expenditure through speedy project approvals, decentralisation of more financial powers to Ministries and reduced transaction costs."
In a related story the Economic Times reports "Plans linked to cancelled coal blocks may be sold off - President signs Ordinance on Path-breaking Reforms in Coal Sector even as Modi Government prepares to ease the process of land acquisition."
"PM to light up flood-hit J&K's Diwali" reports the Pioneer.  The Hindustan Times informs "Modi to spend Diwali in flood-hit Srinagar."
The Times of India reports "Dhan Teras ushers in record sales, spells 'Achha Din' for retailers" while the Economic Times adds "Gold Jewellery sales up 20 per cent on Dhan Teras."
The Times of India reports that from Monday, 27th October onwards you can drive down from Delhi to Mumbai and Mumbai to Delhi without stopping at any Toll Plaza.  All you need is a radio frequency identification tag on your vehicle.

Life in jail for 5 Dhaula Kuan rapists, judge says ‘beasts’ unfit for society

Life in jail for 5 Dhaula Kuan rapists, judge says ‘beasts’ unfit for society

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The cabinet clearing an ordinance to reallocate the 214 coal blocks that were canceled by the Supreme Court dominates front page headlines in most papers.
Political manoeuvring to form a government in Maharashtra after the just concluded elections are keenly tracked in the press. "BJP seeks to form Maharashtra govt. sans Sena, NCP" writes the Pioneer. The Asian Age reports "RSS wants BJP to patch up with Sena, reject NCP offer". The Times of India quotes NCP President Sharad Pawar as saying "Congress wanted to back a Sena government".
The Hindustan Times highlights an interesting outcome of the Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections as it writes "National parties may be down to three, lowest since Independence".
In a special front page story, the Indian Express reports that the Prime Minister has told the Cabinet that the government would disclose the names of some names under probe for allegedly stashing black money abroad.
Hindi daily Navbharat Times informs us that the UGC has asked all universities to attach photographs of the students on their mark sheets. This is already being done by the Mumbai University.
The Times of India highlights the governments decision to digitize all of the 15000 subordinate courts in the country by the end of the year. This would help litigants access court proceedings and rulings online.
A tweet "I'm in my orbit, safe and sound" by officials involved in the Mars Orbiter Mission as a comet whizzed past the planet is highlighted in the Hindu.
And finally, Diwali bonus cheer for the employees of a Surat based diamond exporter has come in the form of a choice between cars, jewellery or a  2 bedroom flat reports the Pioneer.

Thirteen killed in explosion at Andhra Pradesh cracker manufacturing unit

Thirteen killed in explosion at Andhra Pradesh cracker manufacturing unit

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The BJP's historic Assembly win in Haryana - and it's emergence as the largest party in Maharashtra, is undeniably the lead story in today's papers. "Modi routs Congress in two states", is the top headline in The Asian Age. "Times of India reports "NCP offers BJP unconditional outside support". The Tribune tells us, that "In Haryana the  voter has sent the highest-ever 13 women - to the 13th Haryana Vidhan Sabha".
The Indian Express asks - "Is Delhi Next?" the paper writes, With the BJP claiming 47 out of 90 Assembly seats in Haryana and 122 out of 288 seats in Maharashtra, the party's Delhi unit is hoping to ride the wave to power in the National Capital as well.
Hindustan Times has a front page story on India's biggest tax reform initiative - The Goods and Services Tax (GST); this could see a staggered implementation starting with a nationwide unified tax system for Goods from April 2016, which will extend to Services later - thereby creating a common national market.
The Asian reports that among other second-generation economic reforms the Centre may soon consider unleashing are - the Direct Tax Code,  Insurance and Pension Bills, power tarrifs,  labour reforms and other decisions to make it easier to do business with India.
And finally, Times of India informs us that reading glasses may soon be a thing of the past - as 'corneal inlays' (in the form of a thin ring ) -implanted into the eye with a simple surgery, can correct vision without the need for corrective treatment, according to researchers in the United States.

Assembly elections 2014: With no clear winner, Maharashtra headed for 'khichdi sarkar'

Assembly elections 2014: With no clear winner, Maharashtra headed for 'khichdi sarkar'

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The government's announcement of some fuel pricing reforms dominate front page headlines. "Diesel decontrolled, cheaper by 3 Rupees 37 paise" states the Tribune. The Hindustan Times reports "Natural gas prices up, CNG may cost more".
The Maharashtra and Haryana assembly election results are to be declared today and the papers track the mood in the different political parties. "Counting today ; BJP upbeat, Congress tense" reports the Tribune. The Indian Express writes "Haryana BJP leaders scramble for CM job". The Asian Age suggests that "Sena may back BJP if Pankaja is CM"... Pankaja being the daughter of late BJP leader Gopinath Munde.
AIADMK supremo Jayalalitha arrival in Chennai after she was released  on bail from the central prison in Bangalore is highlighted in most papers. "Amma arrives amid grand welcome with aides in tow" writes the Pioneer. The Hindustan Times says "Cadre lie down in slush as Jaya comes home".
The Election Commission's discussions with various stakeholders to finalise the dates for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections is widely noticed. "CEC hints at timely J&K poll, says it wont hit relief work" writes the Pioneer. The Indian Express highlights the Army Chief's comment "Dont let terrorists disrupt elections in Valley".
Most papers report about the steps announced by the government to check violence against people from the north-east in Gurgaon.The Hindustan Times says ," Centre announces special police, helpline in Gurgaon".
And finally, if you still need to be convinced that money can't buy you everything in this world, listen to this. Hindi daily Deshbandhu reports that a farmer from Haryana has refused to sell a buffalo for seven crore rupees.

Anna Hazare writes to Narendra Modi, threatens stir over black money

Anna Hazare writes to Narendra Modi, threatens stir over black money

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS:-

Two days after exit polls predicted that the BJP would become the largest party in Maharashtra, and with the assembly election results out Sunday, Pankaja Munde, the daughter of the man who was once the party's face in the state Gopinath Munde, has staked her claim for the Chief Minister's post, reports The Indian Express.
Shiv Sena on Friday hinted at a possible reconciliation with former ally BJP, saying there should be “no bitterness any more". An editorial in Sena mouthpiece Saamna said, “There is no need to have arguments or bitterness any more... Though it is difficult to mend broken hearts, Maharashtra needs stability and peace, reports The Times of India.
 Most newspapers have noticed the story of granting of bail by the Supreme Court to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalitha. Hindustan Times says the AIADMK chief is likely to walk out of jail today after the Supreme Court granted her bail in a corruption case and suspended her sentence for two months, sparking celebrations by supporters.
An interesting cartoon in The Hindu shows Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalitha presumably trying to cling to power with an empty chair lying next to her.
In a rare directive, the Prime Minister's Office has referred a case of alleged irregularities in purchases of high-altitude tents by Special Frontier Force, a unit of Research & Analysis Wing, to the Central Bureau of Investigation, writes The Indian Express.
And finally, frequent flyers, take note! Jet lag can make you obese and cause other metabolic problems by disrupting the daily rhythms of your gut microbes, a new study has warned, adding that these surprising findings may enable to devise preventive treatments to lower their risk for these complications, reports The Times of India.

Banned: Property tycoon KP Singh, who built India's first 'smart' city

Banned: Property tycoon KP Singh, who built India's first 'smart' city

 TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS:-
Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolling out labour reforms, Former IMF Economist Arvind Subramanian being sworn in as Chief economic adviser and the NSG warning of a possible multi city ISIS- Qaeda attack are some lead stories reported by papers today.
Amar Ujala reports that during 'Hudhud' special bulletins of All India Radio played a vital role, in keeping the public updated about the weather conditions, as it was the only medium available during the crisis.
"For Make in India, Modi kicks off labour reforms" writes the Hindustan Times, adding " change initiatives to benefit workers end inspector Raj and boost Investor Confidence".
Under the headline "Delhi Cops Targeted ", the Mail Today writes that the short fused capital claimed its 370th police victim in 32 months.
And finally the Times of India in good news for Provident Fund subscribers, writes that the Prime Minister has launched a Scheme for a Universal account number for PF portability and ease of fund Transfers.

Sania Mirza joins Swatch Bharat campaign, cleans Hyderabad road

 

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    Exit polls pointing to BJP victory in the Maharashtra & Haryana assembly elections is the major story in newspapers today.
    "For the first time, BJP largest party in Maharashtra, Haryana", the Indian Express quotes exit polls in its headline.
    "China warns India over border road" reports the Hindustan Times. The Asian Age writes "China objects to new North-East roads" on a planned road network along Macmahon line", adding, "Delhi talks today".
    "Cops destroyed evidence to cover neta-terror link" quotes the Pioneer from an Intelligence Bureau report on the Burdwan bomb blast case.
    "Andhra Pradesh buses cash in on Hudhud misery, raise fares by 400 per cent" is a story in the Pioneer. "Vizag in darkness, steel plant out for 6 months" reports the Times of India.
    The Hindu on its front page reports quoting BJP sources that Shiv Sena representative Anant Geete''s continuance in the Union Council of Ministers has become "unsustainable" after the diatribes against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Saaman, the Sena mouthpiece.
    "CBI chief liable for contempt" the Times of India quotes the special public prosecutor, in the 2G spectrum scam case, saying Ranjit Sinha's alleged meetings with the accused at his residence could amount to interference with administration of justice.
    The good weather in the capital seems to have come with its own set of woes, bringing dengue back to the city, comments the Hindu.
    And finally, Superstar Amitabh Bachchan might be seen sweeping roads in Delhi, as he reiterates support to the Swachh Bharat Mission in the city, reports the Asian Age in its Delhi Special.

Terminally ill boy becomes Hyderabad police chief for a day | Business Standard News

Terminally ill boy becomes Hyderabad police chief for a day | Business Standard News



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The large-scale destruction caused by cyclone Hudhud in Andhra Pradesh is noted prominently by the Press. "Prime Minister visits cyclone-ravaged Vizag - Andhra Pradesh gets Rs 1,000 crore Aid" - headlines the Tribune, while The Hindu writes  - "Hudhud shuts Vizag steel plant - cyclone shatters infrastructure".

Haryana & Maharashtra going to the polls today, is another lead story in the papers. The Hindu writes "Assembly polls today, 'Modi effect' under test". Times of India reports "BJP, Congress in battle for future - as Maharashtra, Haryana vote today".

"Malnourishment declined sharply among children in India" according to a Rapid Survey on Children in 2013-14, reports the Hindu. The proportion of underweight children in India might have declined from 45.1 per cent in 2005-06, to a historic low of 30.7 per cent last year, the paper says.

"For DLF, Sebi Order is Like a 9-Richter Quake", is the top headline in the Economic Times. The papers writes, after Monday's regulatory onslaught, one may wonder whether DLF, the country's largest builder with a huge land bank, can ever regain it's prowess.

And finally, Times of India informs us that " Now, you can run and charge your phone". In future running out of battery on your smart phone might be solved by simply going for a run, thanks  to a new pocket-sized gadget that converts physical movement into electricity.

Girl trapped in borewell in Telangana dies

Girl trapped in borewell in Telangana dies

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The axing of Shashi Tharoor as spokesperson of the Congress party, Market Regulator SEBI cracking down on India's biggest realty company DLF, Retail inflation falling to a new low of 6.46%, the aftermath of cyclone Hud Hud and French economist Tirole winning the Nobel prize for economics are some of the front page stories in the papers today.
Congress sacks Tharoor as spokesman for praising Modi' writes the Indian Express. The Mail Today states, 'Congress fires modified Tharoor', end of the road for Tharoor as Congress spokesman'.
On Market Regulator, The Securities and Exchange Board of India, SEBI cracking down on DLF, the Hindustan Times reports, 'Blow to DLF, barred from capital markets for 3 years'. While the Business Standard writes, 'SEBI bars K P Singh, his children and 3 others for suppressing information at time of initial public offering.
'Tirole, who tamed big business, wins economics Nobel', writes the Hindustan Times. While the Hindu Business Line comments, 'French economist Tirole wins Nobel for taming firms'.
And finally, 'Voice' quietly emerging as the new biometric' writes the Times of India.

Shashi Tharoor's removal as spokesperson has nothing to do with Sunanda Pushkar's death: Congress

Shashi Tharoor's removal as spokesperson has nothing to do with Sunanda Pushkar's death: Congress

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The impact of Cyclone HUDHUD in Andhra Pradesh and Odhisha along with pictures makes for the front page news in almost all news papers. HUDHUD battles vizag " says the Asian Age , The Pioneer headlines "Alert India clips Hudhud's  wings " good  disaster management by Andhra and Odisha government limits loss of human lives to 6. The paper also caries helpline number from various states in a box.
Law panel pushes for report of 113 more archaic laws is a report in the Hindustan Times for example the Madras Compulsory Labour Act, 1858 allows forced labour , now illegal under the constitution.
The Business Standard reports of a 300 crore rupees fine imposed on swiss Multi National Company - Novartis by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing authority for overcharging consumers on sale of its pain killer - Voveron. However it has been challenged in the High Court by Novartis.
The Times of India carries a story of the sighting of some endangered Egyptian vultures near Delhi. Vultures, the natural scavengers have practically become extinct in this area.
An Andhra village - PINKADIMI - in the west Godavari district, known for its 200 families who have been astrologers are now engaged in sensational feud reports the Indian Express on its front page.
AIIMS study links air pollution to arthritis " says Express Newsline Preliminary analysis of an ongoing study at AIIMS reports of worsening symptoms for arthritic patients when suspended particulate matter increase in the air.

Visakhapatnam ODI abandoned due to cyclone Hudhud #topstory #google #news

Visakhapatnam ODI abandoned due to cyclone Hudhud

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The advance of cyclone Hudhud, fresh ceasefire violations by Pakistan and campaigning for the upcoming assembly elections are some of the major stories noticed in newspapers today.
"Hudhud set for 195 kilometers per hour landing, thousands shifted" is the headline in the Hindustan Times. The Asian Age reports "PM chairs meeting to review readiness".
Going back to the catastrophic floods in Jammu and Kashmir, the Hindu reports "As floods struck, Omar government went missing, says Supreme Court panel", detailing the failure of the state government to evacuate people, and leaving the victims to fend for themselves.
"Pak guns boom again in Jammu" writes the Tribune. The Asian Age comments "Silence lasts only 40 hours". The paper also reports "Pak had deadly Dussehra plan" to kill a large number of Indian civilians living in villages along the international border on Dussehra day.
"Modi fears Hung House in Haryana" is the lead in the Tribune, noting, PM Modi, not taking pre-poll surveys lightly, says decisive verdict will help state, and also backs Jind khaps. The Asian Age states "Modi, Sonia pull no punches on poll eve".
And finally, "Border barriers broken on Skype". Under that headline, the Sunday Times comments, two groups of students in Bangalore and Islamabad, talking fashion, film and politics over Skype calls, might knock down the cultural and political barriers that divide them.

Pak rules out war, Modi says we have shut their mouth

Front pages Nobel Peace Prize 2014

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Under the headline, "Nobel panel links religions, neighbours via Satyarthi, Mala Yousafzai", The Asian Age says that child rights crusader Kailash Satyarthi has said he will ask Pakistani teenager Malala to join him in the fight against exploitation of children. The Times of India writes that Malala has invited PM Narendra Modi and Pak PM Sharif to attend the awards ceremony. The paper also says Malala is unable to return to her homeland because of threats from the Taliban.
A headline in The Times of India says, "Guns fall silent on border after 9 days". Indian Express under the caption "Pak rules out war, Modi says we have shut their mouth", writes that hours before the Pakistani statement that war is not an option, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a tough line on the ceasefire violations, saying Pakistan has got a befitting lesson.
The Asian Age writes that the CBI is likely to examine former finance minister P. Chidambaram in connection with its probe of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board's approval granted to the controversial Aircel-Maxis deal.
Stating that the hardship caused to people due to floods in Jammu and Kashmir warrants a departure from ordinary procedure, the Supreme Court has dismissed a batch of appeal by insurance firms, aggrieved by an order to compensate victims upfront without verification, reports The Indian Express.
"AIIMS reports nails cops in Sunanda probe", under that headline, Mail Today reports that the medical board has blamed the probe officer for not providing key inputs while clearly stating that the cause of death was poisoning.
And finally, "Want to stay thin? Strap ice packs around body" reads a TOI headline, saying that scientists have now found that strapping ice packs around your body converts white fat into calorie burning tissue.

Nobel Peace Prize to child rights activists Malala of Pakistan, Kailash Satyarthi of India › The Lethbridge Herald

Nobel Peace Prize to child rights activists Malala of Pakistan, Kailash Satyarthi of India › The Lethbridge Herald 



TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS:-

Arun Jaitley warning Pakistan, the fresh twist inthe Sunanda case, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in India, the NIA to probe Burdwan blast and Chautala summoned to High Court today are some of the front page stories in the newspapers today.

The Asian Age quotes the government as saying 'Aggressor Pak will find cost unaffordable' adding that as firing rages BSF destroys 45 Pak border posts. While the Times of India writes 'India to Pak: Border trouble will bring 'unaffordable costs! The paper also writes that both sides step up intensity of mortar shelling.

Referring to the fresh turn in the Sunanda case, The Hindustan Times writes 'Sunanda case may be reopened after fresh poison twist', while the Asian Age reports that fresh forensic report by 3 doctors rules out Alprax overdose. The forensic report claims Sunanda was not suffering from lupus but was 'healthy'.

'Zuckerberg bullish on India' writes The Hindu. The paper also quotes the facebook founder as saying 'If you can do it successfully in India then you cando it anywhere else; while the Times of India quotes him as saying 'When 1 billion are offline, the world is robbed of ideas.

The Tribune reports that in the JBT scam 'The HC asks Chautala to appear in court today'. The Former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala has been sentenced to a 10 year imprisonment for his involvement in the scam.

"NIA to probe Burdwan blast,' Centre finds Bengal Police investigation report unsatisfactory' states the Pioneer, while the Hindustan Times writes 'Centre hands over Burdwan probe to NIA, bypasses Mamata Government.'

And finally, are you addicted to coffee? You have your genes to blame for that writes the Times of India. According  to a new large scale study genetics may be what separates people who can't function without coffee and those who never touch the stuff.

Islamic State seizes large areas of Syrian town despite air strikes

Islamic State seizes large areas of Syrian town despite air strikes

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    The massive Indian army retaliation at the border in response to ceasefire violations by Pakistan, Odisha and  Andhra bracing for  cyclone Hudhud, and election news and rally talk by political leaders for the upcoming Haryana and Maharashtra elections are front page stories in most papers.
    Referring to the firing at the Border, The Times of India writes "India rules out talks till Pak guns fall silent on Border", while the Hindu writes "Border still tense: PM says all will be fine soon".
    In the poll run up, "MNS' Raj hints he might join hands with Uddhav" says the Asian Age while the Mail Today headlines, "Rahul Joins Maha-battle : Targets Modi with vigour but calls him opposition leader".
    In disappointing news on the quality of higher education in the country, the Tribune writes that as many as 95 per cent teaching aspirants have flunked the all India Central Teacher Eligibility Test, meant to assess their knowledge and instruction abilities.
    The Pioneer reports that with the ambitious aim of increasing coastal trade with neigbhours, the first Cargo vessel was flagged off from Chennai to Yangon on Tuesday. In the second stage, similar trade routes are planned to Bangladesh, Vietnam and Thailand.
    "Common Exams for central Varsities likely", says The Hindu adding that Universities may also get a common syllabus and a central ranking system. The paper writes that these proposals are part of the recommendations that may soon be made to the  Human resoursce Development Ministry by seven Central university Vice Chancellors, who met in Delhi University recently.
    And finally, are gadgets overtaking over lives? - The Times of India writes "Its official : the world has more mobiles than people - its the fastest growing man made phenomeon ever - from 0 to 7.2 billion in 30 years.

Everything will be fine soon, says Modi on ceasefire violations

Everything will be fine soon, says Modi on ceasefire violations

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Pak ceasefire violations, Jayalalithaa being denied bail, and the run-up to Maharashtra elections dominate newspaper headlines this morning.
"Pak targets BSF posts and villages; India hits back with heavy fire" is the Times of India headline. "India hits back with vengeance, strikes 37 Pak posts, 15 killed", writes Hindustan Times.
"High Court denies bail to Jaya, cites apex court rulings on graft" leads the Indian Express. The Hindu reports. "Joy turns into sorrow for supporters" who initially celebrated after a rumour that bail was granted to Jayalalithaa.
"No power can divide Maharashtra, promises Modi", but BJP state chief still pushes for Vidarbha, reports the Asian Age. The Indian Express says, "In face of Modi, the big gun, Sena cousins declare ceasefire" as Uddhav and Raj Thackeray set aside their mutual bitterness to present a united front in Maharashtra elections.
"Burdwan bombers shielded?" asks Hindustan Times reporting that West Bengal police did not slap charges of terrorism against the accused in the Burdwan blast case to keep the NIA at bay. The Statesman writes that the Khagragarh bomb workshop appears to  be at the centre of a terror conspiracy hatched by Bangladesh-based Jamat-ul-Mujahiddin.
"Yahoo downsizing India operations, hundreds laid off" states Hindustan Times. The Economic Times comments, "In India, silence will rule where Yahoo once resounded" as product engineering layoffs spell a grim Diwali for hundreds.
"Modi wants his security cut to size" reports the Mail Today as new norms asked Delhi Police to deploy only required number of personnel for PM's security.
The Times of India notes that a 5000-year old stepwell has been found in one of the largest Harappan cities Dholavira in Kutch.
And finally, according to scientists in Spain, charging your phone in your bedroom could make you put on weight, as the light from the phone screens stops the body from generating the hormone that combats obesity, reports the Times of India. 

Nine civilians killed in clashes along disputed India, Pakistan border

Nine civilians killed in clashes along disputed India, Pakistan border



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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election rally in Mumbai finds front page space in most  papers. " Wont target sena as tribute to Bal Thakery, says Modi is the Hindustan Times headline.

Modi's great maratha war on Pawar. Says the Asian Age quoting the Prime Minister saying that Pawar's constituency Baramati has as statue of Shivaji much smallar than in surat.

Most paper also report with pictures the sorry sight of river Yamuna in Delhi as idols & polyethene bags & flowers are strewn after the conclusion of Durga Puja festival.

Now, that Rajasthan government has made Camel a state animal , around 8000 families in Tonk district have decided to end the 150 year old tradition of sacrificing camels on Eid-ul-Zuha today and instead go for Goats. says The Tribune.

The fifth edition of Khel maha Kumbh gets started in Gujarat with 35 lakh participants vying for a massive cash prize of 30 crore rupees in different categories, it will last till 22nd November. A brain child of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, its objective has been to spread awareness about sports and spot talent, reports The Pioneer.

An auction sale in London to be held soon will have some rare books on maharaja Ranjit Singh and his times, accounts of the Lahore Durbar and insights into the daily life of the Sikh Court during the reign of maharaja Dalip Singh. These are part of a private collection and also include some rare military maps of Panjab and picture of India & Pakistan reports the Tribune.

In some great news Jahnivi the 3 year old child who went missing from India Gate lawn of Delhi nearly a week ago has been found of course social media played a very significant role reports the Hindu.

In 126 Years, English Football Has Seen 13,475 Nil-Nil Draws

In 126 Years, English Football Has Seen 13,475 Nil-Nil Draws

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS:-
Most newspapers have covered the story of the empty grenade found aboard an Air India Boeing 747 aircraft, one of two standby planes for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent US visit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US has clinched investments worth 41 billion dollars over three years according to an announcement by the US-India business council, reports the Times of India.
Mail Today reports IAF chief Arup Raha as saying that latest incursions in Chumar which coincided with the high profile visit of Chinese President Xi Jin Ping could be some form of signals from Beijing.
The Hindu reports that Canada has announced that it has decided to sign a contract with Antrix, the Indian Space Research Organisation’s commercial arm, for the July 2015 launch of its M3M communications satellite.
The Election Commission has served notice to the Maharashtra Congress, asking it to explain its stand on the advertisement depicting  former Chief Minister Prithvi Raj Chavan as Chief Minister, writes Hindustan Times.
Goa Police have booked two senior police officials, 48 advocates and over 500 others for illegally having dual citizenship of India and Portugal, reports the Hindu.
"India’s iron maidens shine bright at Incheon Games" - Under that headline, Hindustan Times says tenacious and talented, the Indian women athletes came up in their careers the hard way but showed determination to fight for their goals.
The Hindu says two police officers who led the investigation and prepared the chargesheet against BJP chief Amit Shah over an alleged case of hate speech during the Lok Sabha elections have been transferred.
 A 36-year-old Swedish woman has given birth to a healthy baby from a transplanted womb for the first time ever anywhere in the world, reports The Times of India, adding that the womb was donated by her 61-year-old mother.
And finally, researchers have discovered thousands of new mile-high mountains across Earth because they are hidden in the depths of the ocean. The new information will help fisherman and conservationists, reports The Times of India.

Dozens of people killed in India in stampede at religious festival

Dozens of people killed in India in stampede at religious festival

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Dussehra stampede killing 32 in Patna is splashed across most dailies. 'Live wire rumour sets off panic in Gandhi maidan packed with 5 lakh people' says the Indian Express.
The Prime Minister on radio to share'man ki baat' and promising to make the Sunday broadcast to nation a regular affairs, figures in almost every paper.'Modi bares mind in  A I R ' writes Mail Today.
And finally, did you know that some places in Madhya Pradesh consider Ravan to be the symbol of prosperity?  Well , Mail today writes that on Dussehra, people in Mandsaur in MP offer prayers to Ravan's idol.Talk of being different !

Telangana Govt strives to make slum-free Hyderabad

Telangana Govt strives to make slum-free Hyderabad
TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS:-

    India's "Golden Redemption" at the Asian Games, with its Hockey team defeating Pakistan after 16 years, is splashed over the front pages - with accompafnying photographs of a jubilant team.  "Hockey Gold, Olympic berth for India"- is a headline in the Tribune.

    The other huge story is of Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday wielding a broom on the streets on Gandhi Jayanti, as he launched the country's biggest-ever cleanliness drive - The Swachchh Bharat Abhiyan at a cost of 2 lakh crore rupees. The Asian Age reports that he has nominated nine eminent citizens, including Sachin Tendulkar, Priyanka Chopra and Shashi Tharoor, to spread  awareness and to continue the cleaning chain.

    The Times of India, however, comes up with some sobering facts. It writes - 'It'll take more than brooms on ground to clean India'. The jaw-dropping statistics are that urban India generates about 47 million tonnes of solid waste or garbage every year, or about 1.3 lakh tonnes every day according to a study. Nearly one third urban India's garbage is not collected at all and is just left to rot away in streets and alleys.

    And finally, The Asian Age carries a photograph of Lt. Governor Najib Jung and his wife Amina cleaning and polishing shoes of devotees at Bangla Sahib Gurudawara in New Delhi, as Kar Seva on Gandhi Jayanti.

9 Books Billionaire Humanitarian Bill Gates Thinks Everyone Should Read

9 Books Billionaire Humanitarian Bill Gates Thinks Everyone Should Read

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 Prime Minster Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama discussing business & deeper ties in Washington, Petrol and market LPG price cuts and Indian Boxer Mary Kom reaching the finals of the Women's Flyweight category at the Asian Games are some stores carried by most papers on their front page.
Referring to the controversial decision in the Indian Boxer Sarita Devi's semi final bout yesterday and calling it a Crying Shame, the Indian Express writes that even as Sarita borrowed 500 dollars to lodge a protest against the decision, the Indian Olympic Association officials chose to look the other way.
And finally, in what would serve as a wake up call to save biodiversity, the Times of India reports that according to a World Wildlife Fund Report, 52% of the World's animals have vanished in 40 years.