All the papers take note of the deepening judicial crisis in Telangana after 11 judges were suspended by the Hyderabad High Court for taking part in demonstrations.

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    A Mumbai special court denying bail to Sadhvi Pragya in the 2008 Malegaon blast case dominates the headlines in many papers today. "Slamming NIA for not probing her role, court rejects Sadhvi Pragya's bail plea" reports the Indian Express. The Times of India quotes the judge as saying " Prima facie case exists against her".
    All the papers take note of the deepening judicial crisis in Telangana after 11 judges were suspended by the Hyderabad High Court for taking part in demonstrations. "335 Telangana judges to go on indefinite leave" reports the Hindustan Times.
    The death of Isak Chishi Swu, the 87 year old chairman of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland or NSCN (IM) is prominently noticed in the press. The Indian Express writes "Patriarch of Naga insurgency dies, peace project incomplete". The Times of India quotes a senior government functionary as saying "NSCN (IM) chiefs death wont affect peace talks".
    The Hindustan Times highlights the draft rules unveiled by the government with regard to the realty sector. The paper states "Builders may have to pay 11% interest on delayed projects".
    In what could bring the country a step closer to achieving  universal education till the matriculate level, the Hindustan Times informs "Government schooling likely to be free till class 10".
    And finally....news of a novel effort by All India Radio in areas affected by Naxalite and Maoist violence. The Economic Times reports " AIR plans major push into left war zone with Shanti geet, folk songs, welfare talk".

Istanbul airport attack: Isil 'thought to be behind' suicide attacks in Turkey that left at least 28 dead

Istanbul airport attack: Isil 'thought to be behind' suicide attacks in Turkey that left at least 28 dead 

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    Lionel Messi, announcing his retirement from international football after Argentina lost 2-4 to Chile in a penalty shootout in the Copa America final is covered prominently with reports and photographs in all the dailies this morning. The Hindu carries a photograph of a distraught Messi with the caption "Don't cry for me, Argentina."
    The Asian Age quotes Prime Minister Narendra Modi as saying "No one above the system". "Prime Minister ticks off Finance Minister's critcics, praises Rajan" is the banner headline in the Pioneer. "Prime Minister snubs Swamy: it is inappropriate, a stunt" quips the Indian Express.
    On the 7th pay commission recommendations Hindustan Times writes "Cabinet to take up pay panel proposals. Fatter pay cheque likely.
    "Defective mines could have caused Pulgaon blast" leads the Hindu. The paper writes that documents submitted to army's court of inquiry paint a picture of design flaws, leaking explosives and official neglect.
    "Centre releases over 50% of MGNERGA outlay in the first quarter of Financial year 2017" states the Financial Express.
    "Prime Minister's office (PMO) for free hand to world class universities" informs the Economic Times. The paper writes that Human Resource Development Ministry has been told to ease rules further.
    In some encouraging success story Hindustan Times reports that as many as 27 tribal students who live in remote, Maoist affected villages in Chhatisgarh have cleared the (IIT) entrance exam this year thanks to state government's programme called 'Prayas'.
    Hindustan Times reports that Majuli is to be India's first river island district. This fulfills one of the major poll promises of the first cabinet of the BJP led government in Assam.
    And finally, The Times of India reports that come monsoon, summer or winter a teacher Suresh Chalageri treks up and down a hill to teach students of the government primary school in Gajendragad, Karnataka. 

Killer manholes dot Hyderabad roads

Killer manholes dot Hyderabad roads

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    Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' on All India Radio yesterday makes for front page news in almost all papers. Modi warns of crackdown on tax evaders says the Hindu. The PM also said that Amnesty scheme would not be extended beyond September 30th.
    'Modi recalls black night of Emergency in 'Mann ki Baat' is the Pioneer headline.
    The Asian Age reports that the National mission for clean Ganga is thinking of carrying out "in situ bioremediation of drains" that empty into the Ganga.
    The Financial Express reports that Indian Investors lost nearly 2 lakh crore in wealth on Friday following Brexit or Britain's decision to exit from EU.
    102 sportspersons have been selected already making India the largest contingent for Olympics this year reports the Pioneer. And for the first time, India has crossed the 100 persons mark for Olympics.
    Three McDonald outlets have been found reusing 16 days old stale oil for cooking flouting health safety norms is a report in Hindustan Times.
    The Punjabi Kinnow is doing balle balle in Russia says an Asian Age report. 5,000 tonnes Kinnow were exported as Russia stopped buying oranges from Turkey last year.
    The jail outlets at Shimla Dharamshala and Nahan called pehal now have handloom, handicrafts and bakery items made by prisoners reports the Tribune.
    Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurating the 300th Shaheedi Samagam of legendary Sikh warrior Banda Bahadur Singh in Punjab/ 21 women pickpockets being held on Delhi Metro on Sunday/ Cyber space to be Prasar Bharati's next step are some other stories covered by newspapers.

Telangana judges to quit over split decision

Telangana judges to quit over split decision

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    The United Kingdom's exit from the European Union continues to hog the prime space on the cover pages of most newspapers this morning. "Brexit leads to fear, anxiety over future", says Hindustan Times while The Hindu writes, "United Kingdom grapples with post-Brexit chaos". The Times of India says, "Scotland starts drive to stay in EU, may vote again on UK exit". "Over 1.5 million Brits sign petition for 2nd referendum", writes The Financial Express.
    Hindustan Times reports that the government plans to bring in a law to stop rampant plagiarism in academia, with punishment ranging from a warning to deregistration in the case of students and dismissal from service for teachers.
    There’s good news for Indian medical students who study abroad and want to practice in India. The Centre has decided to do away with the mandatory screening test - the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), a pre-requisite to start medical practice in India, says The Asian Age.
    Under the headline, "AAP cries foul as MLA arrested for misbehaviour", the Pioneer writes that reacting to the arrest, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, “Modi declares Emergency in Delhi. Arresting, raiding, terrorising, filing false cases against all those whom Delhi elected." "Delhi MLA held, Kejriwal terms it 'Emergency', captions the Hindu.
    The story of Dutee Chand who has become the first Indian to qualify for the Rio Olympics 100 metre dash after 36 years too has featured on the front pages. Mail Today headlines it as "Against all odds, while The Sunday Tribune caption reads, "Dutee in Rio 100m; first after PT Usha". "Dutee on track to Rio, village celebrates", writes The Indian Express.
    And finally, Welcome to the houseworker of the future! -a four-legged robot that looks more like a pet than a cleaner. Spot Mini is an autonomous robot pet created to help around the house, and it's a relief to see that he doesn't even need to be housetrained, reports the Times of India.

Eight CRPF jawans killed, 21 injured as Lashkar terrorists ambush convoy in J&K's Pampore

Eight CRPF jawans killed, 21 injured as Lashkar terrorists ambush convoy in J&K's Pampore

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    The front pages of most prominent dailies are splashed with the story of the United Kingdom exiting from European Union. "Europe loses British union" headlines the Tribune while under the caption, "UK CUTS EUROPE, BECOMES AN ISLAND", the Times of India says the world will never be the same again. Hindustan Times, under the headline, "Britain kisses EU goodbye, Indian markets in bear hug" writes that Severe Brexit jolt felt worldwide; Cameron to quit; fresh vote on Scottish independence now possible. Business Standard reports, "Rupee closes at 67.98; Pound falls to lowest since 1985 while The Hindu Business Line says "EU loses 1 GB, Cameron his job, and Sensex 604 points".
    Newspapers have also widely covered the scuttling of India's ambitions of joining the Nuclear Suppliers Group. The Asian Age says "India NSG bid runs into a great wall in Seoul. India's NSG hopes over; flays China, writes the Statesman.
    "Yet another Subramanian Swamy swipe at Jaitley, BJP headache gets worse". Under that headline, The Indian Express reports that senior BJP leaders have indicated that the party was “upset” with its Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy and that action could be taken against him if he did not stop his attacks on Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and senior bureaucrats.
    The Pioneer writes that a 24-year-old woman employee of Infosys, Swathi, was murdered at the suburban Nungambakkam railway station in front of commuters waiting for their trains.
    In its bid to improve tertiary and secondary care in rural areas, the government is mulling a proposal, through which, in the next five years, 140 new medical colleges and an additional 14000 medical seats will be created, reports the Asian Age.
    And finally, a word of caution... Using your smartphone just before sleep may lead to temporary vision impairment. Researchers have found two women who were affected by transient smartphone “blindness” - a condition where they went blind in one eye after gazing at smartphones in the dark, writes The Indian Express.

Female Infosys employee hacked to death in Chennai

Female Infosys employee hacked to death in Chennai

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    In the backdrop of India actively seeking membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group or NSG, the meeting of this prestigious body underway in Seoul dominates the headlines. The Hindustan Times writes "Most nations back India, China last hurdle in NSG : Modi meets Xi in Tashkent; decision on India's entry likely today".
    BJP Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy's allegations that Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das is involved in a property case linked to Congress leader P Chidambram is widely reported. The Indian Express states "Swamy targets economic affairs secretary, Finance Minister terms it false attack".
    The Bombay High Court's displeasure at the CBI and  ATS's handling of the murder cases of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar and CPI leader Govind Pansare is prominently noticed. "HC says CBI, SIT dragging their feet" reports the Hindustan Times. The Asian Age writes "Court warns of action on officials who divulge probe details".
    The Tribune in a special story reports "government to set up rail regulator independent of Railway Ministry". The paper adds that that the rail regulator, which will now fix freight and passenger tariffs will function under the Finance ministry.
    The Business Standard,in a story captioned "Government to include forests under Swachh Bharat" writes that 10 forest reserves and 10 tourist spots, mostly religious places will be cleaned up under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
    And finally, the appointment of former cricket captain Anil Kumble as the head coach of the Indian cricket team is noticed on the front pages of most papers. The Hindu highlights another former captain Sunil Gavaskar's reaction as it writes "Achche din ahead, says Gavaskar".                    

Volkswagen to pay $10 billion to settle lawsuit over emissions scandal

Volkswagen to pay $10 billion to settle lawsuit over emissions scandal

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    The government expressing full confidence in chief economic adviser Arvind Subramaniam is reported prominently on the front pages of all the dailies this morning. "Jaitley defends Chief Economic Adviser after Swamy's salvo"headlines the Hindu. "Jaitley snubs Swamy, backs top economic adviser" leads Hindustan Times.
    On the upcoming crucial Nuclear Suppliers Group(NSG) meeting the Pioneer leads "India's NSG bid support swells". "France adds to US pressure on China" notes the Asian Age. "Jaishankar in Seoul for NSG push"states the Hindu.
    Referring to the mega telecom spectrum auction plan the Business Standard reports "Government clears biggest spectrum auction". "Cabinet okays telecom spectrum mega auction"is the banner headline in the Business Line. The paper writes that 2,142 mhz have been put up for auction in the major bands. 700mhz is the most expensive band.
    "Government brings in labour reforms via  6000 crore Rupees textile package" writes the Times of India. "6000 crore Rupees pushed for textile sector", informs The Tribune adding that the centre expects move to create 1 crore jobs, increase exports by 30 billion dollars in 3 years".
    "ISRO records a huge achievement, puts 20 satellites into prefixed orbit" says The Pioneer. "A 20 shot salute to ISRO" quips The Asian Age.
    "Good news for start ups: govt approves 'Fund of Funds' " headlines The Business Line. The paper writes that the cabinet approved a Rupees 10,000 crore 'Fund of Funds for start ups' (FFS) with an aim to generate 18 lakh jobs. Several papers report about LIC Chairman S.K Roy resigns mid way 2 years before his term ends.
    All the papers note the passing away of Pakistani Sufi singer Amjad Sabri. Sabri of the famed Sabri Brothers was shot in the head and chest by motorbike borne assailants in a targeted terror attack in Karachi.
    The Pioneer and its bottom spread carries the shocking story of medical negligence at a Delhi's leading private hospital, Fortis. Doctors operated on the left leg of a patient whose right leg was fractured and required treatment.
    And finally, Blueberries may slow ageing. Well the Hindustan Times reports that eating blueberry may slow ageing, improve vision and memory, according to a study.

Amjad Sabri, famed Sufi singer, gunned down in Pakistan

Amjad Sabri, famed Sufi singer, gunned down in Pakistan

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    India's bid to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group in the run-up to the group's plenary, is the lead in many papers today.
    The Hindustan Times headlines "China now says NSG door open" as it tones down opposition to India's bid, hours after US reiterates support. The Asian Age states "China rigid, Pakistan says NSG bid blocked." The Times of India asks "Amid China hostility, will US pull it off for India at NSG meet?"
    Yoga Day celebrations receive front page attention. The Times of India carries a photograph with the caption "Height of Enthusiasm: Yoga at Siachen". The Pioneer notes "Capital buzzes with 'Om'  " as a different Connaught Place came alive on Tuesday.
    Japanese Giant "SoftBank's Arora rides into sunset" reports the Financial Express, a story covered prominently by most papers. The Hindustan Times says, Nikesh Arora, who wrote fat cheques for Indian start-ups such as Snapdeal & Ola, steps down.
    "New ad policy a shot in the arm for news agency linked to RSS" says The Hindustan Times, adding that a new policy on print media advertisements has included Hindustan Samachar as one of the three news agencies that newspapers could subscribe to score points to qualify for govt ads.
    " 'Made in India' F-16s on radar, thanks to FDI". The Hindu informs, US firm Lockheed Martin may make use of liberalised norms to produce F-16 fighters in an assembly line based in India.
    The Hindustan Times also notes "Government job test scores to go online to check fudging."
    And finally, "Hot climate is bad for your kidneys". The Hindu Business Line quotes a recent study finding that hard work in the hot climate left workers dehydrated, putting a heavy strain on their kidneys. So drink lots of water to beat the heat!

How Telangana and Seemandhra fought for Hyderabad (and how the battle was won)

How Telangana and Seemandhra fought for Hyderabad (and how the battle was won)

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    Most of the papers have prominently covered the changes in FDI policy announced yesterday. "Modi throws FDI door wide open" is the Hindustan Times lead. The Pioneer reckons, "FDI blunts Rajan's exit effect". The Financial Express sees the possibility of major Mergers and Acquisitions activity in the pharma and aviation sectors as a fall out of yesterday's announcement. "Bulls trounce bears in Trust Vote" is the banner headline in the Economic Times.
    "India's NSG entry not on agenda at Seoul, says China" reports the Hindustan Times. The paper adds that the diplomats of other countries, however, say that the issue of India's membership into the elite club will be taken up on the final day of the Seoul meet.
    The Tribune and The Times of India have prominently published the photograph of a yoga posture projected on the UN building in New York to mark the International Yoga Day.
    "Draft Forest Policy out, brace for green tax" is the Times of India headline. The draft National Forest Policy (NFP) released by the Environment Ministry proposes levy of a green tax while calling for safeguarding forest land by exercising strict restraint on diversion for non-forestry purposes the paper says.
    "AAP, BJP spar over NDMC official's murder" writes the Pioneer.
    "FIR against Sheila, Kejri in tanker scam" is the Statesman headline.
    The Hindu features outgoing RBI governor Raghuram Rajan's word of caution on its front page. Rajan has warned policymakers against lowering the guard on inflation writes the paper. "Rajan's parting shot: Get real on interest rates" is the Times of India headline on the same topic.
    And finally, "ten night shelters" in Delhi "to turn into training Centres during daytime" reports the Hindu. The Delhi government has decided to begin certificate courses for homeless people at night shelters.

Big boost for economy! Modi govt approves 100% FDI in defence, civil aviation, food and pharma sectors

Big boost for economy! Modi govt approves 100% FDI in defence, civil aviation, food and pharma sectors

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    External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's address at her annual press conference gets top mention in all the dailies this morning. The Indian Express quotes her as saying" Hopeful we can convince China on Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)." "Sushma plays down China's bid to block India's NSG entry" writes the Times of India. While the Pioneer quotes her as saying "Satisfied with Dhaka's crackdown on attacks on Hindus."On Pakistan, the Tribune quotes her as saying "Modi Sharif warmth improved ties."
    Writing on Reserve Bank of India chief Raghuram Rajan's exit, Hindustan Times states "All eyes on currency,equity markets after Rajan decides to go." "Rajan exit may spark short term blip "leads the Business Standard. "Government keen on smooth transition at RBI, panel may play key role"headlines the Times of India.
    Referring to the phone tapping case involving Essar group, Hindustan Times informs "Government may seek CBI probe in VIP phone tap case.
    On the UK event row involving Vijay Mallya the Hindu writes "I'm not a gatecrasher, tweets Vijay Mallya".
    Writing on the Harare rape case the Hindu quotes the Ministry of External Affairs as saying "Man held for Harare rape not cricketer", "Row over 'cricketer role'" states the Tribune.
    "Right to education in for a revamp", informs Hindustan Times. The paper writes that a government committee drafting India's new education policy has proposed a raft of amendments to the UPA-era Right to Education Act.
    And finally, selfie addicts take note! Selfies may damage skin, cause wrinkles. Well, the Asian Age reports that constantly exposing your face to the light and radiation from smart phones may damage your skin. 

Niti Aayog vice-chairman Arvind Panagariya in RBI Governor race

Niti Aayog vice-chairman Arvind Panagariya in RBI Governor race

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    Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan's decision to end speculations on his 2nd term has featured prominently on the front pages of most newspapers this morning. "Rajan Walks Without Waiting For Umpire's Call On Second Innings" reads a Times of India headline. Hindustan Times says, "Rajan exit saddens India Inc". "Raghuram Rajan-mukt RBI: ‘was open to second term, consulted govt… will return to academia’" says the Indian Express.
    Under the headline, "Eye to India, Pak reinvigorates JeM", Sunday Pioneer reports that aided actively by Pakistan, terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) is on an overdrive conducting recruitments and opening new offices and training centres in the country.
    The story of the Indian Air Force creating history by inducting three women as fighter pilots is also widely covered this morning. Under the headline, "The IAF's New Jet Set", the Asian Age writes that the three women, Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Singh, were formally commissioned by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar at the passing out parade at the Indian Air Force Academy in Dundigal, Andhra Pradesh.
    "Uninvited Mallya at Indian Envoy's event raises eyebrows", writes Sunday Pioneer, while under the headline, "Mallya turns up at U.K. event, Indian envoy walks out", the Hindu reports that Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Navtej Sarna walked out of a book launch event attended by Vijay Mallya, the Indian business tycoon who has been declared a proclaimed offender by the Indian authorities.
    More lives may be saved in the golden hour after an accident as the government is working on an ambitious plan to allow helicopter ambulances to land anywhere near an accident spot - be it a national highway or a sports ground, says the Hindu.
    And finally, want tastier coffee? Freeze beans and grind...Percolator, French press, espresso, pour over, vacuum pot, automatic brew, tin can: People go to great lengths for a good cup of coffee. But to achieve consistent flavour, you may just need to chill your beans before grinding them. 

Indian central bank chief to step down in surprise move

Indian central bank chief to step down in surprise move

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    Sentencing in the Gulberg society massacre case has featured prominently on the front pages of most newspapers this morning. The Pioneer reports that as many as 11 out of total 24 convicts in this case were sentenced to life imprisonment by a special trial court, while one was sent to prison for 10 years and 12 others got jail term for seven years. Under the headline, "For Gulberg, ‘darkest day’, judge gives life", the Asian Age says the judgment left the prosecution, Jafri’s widow Zakia, and civil rights activists disappointed because they found the sentences lenient considering the brutality and scale of the violence in the residential colony in Gujarat’s capital.
    Suggesting major changes in the school examination structure, the committee that formulated the National Policy of Education 2016 has proposed “on-demand board exams“ for candidates, a two-part system of exams for Class X and a national level test after Class XII, similar to the SAT in the US, reports the Times of India.
    Gold is highly durable, but keep it inside a warehouse of the Delhi airport's customs department long enough and it may turn into brass. Mail Today reports that while inspecting a seizure of precious jewellery from a case dating back to 1989, officials found that the gold items had been replaced by a cheap metal slab.
    The Gujarat Forest Department has ordered an inquiry into the alleged incident of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja taking pictures with lions after disembarking from his jeep at the Gir wildlife sanctuary.
    And Finally, Men not taking time off to care for newborns, it turns out, is a difficult cultural norm to overcome. Parental leave policies that offer the same amount of time off to all new parents are on the rise. Yet fathers still don't want to take it. They're afraid. Men still think their careers will suffer if they take leave, according to a new Deloitte survey, writes the Times of India.

Gutsy India settle for maiden silver medal

Gutsy India settle for maiden silver medal

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    Most papers have prominently noticed Prime Minister Modi's address to tax administrators. "Be friendly, Modi tells taxmen" is the Hindustan Times lead. Many other papers like the Business Standard have headlined the Prime Ministers directive to double the tax payer base to 10 crores. "PM says Never spare a tax dodger" is the Asian Age headline on this issue.
    In an exclusive, the Indian Express reports that the Essar group allegedly tapped telephones of several VVIPs, including Cabinet ministers, corporate chiefs and many bureaucrats. This has been revealed in a complaint submitted to the PMO by a Supreme Court Lawyer. Essar group has called the charge baseless, adds the paper.
    "Sheila Congress' CM pick for UP?" asks the Pioneer headline. The paper reports that the 78 year old former Delhi Chief Minister called on the Congress president and vice president yesterday, fuelling speculation that she could be the Congress' CM face in the upcoming UP elections.
    The Haryana Rajya Sabha election row refuses to die down. The Asian Age headline reads "RS poll video adds to row". It adds that the defeated candidate RK Anand termed the alleged rigging of the RS poll a nexus between the BJP state government and Vidhan Sabha officials.
    "China think-tank says India in NSG bad for South Asia peace" reports the Hindustan Times. It adds that state media in China has written that compliance with nuclear non proliferation rules is one of the pre-requisites for China to support India's bid to join the NSG.
    "You have right to use force if kin are assaulted" is the Times of India headline. The paper writes, that in a landmark ruling, the SC has held that a person would be right in taking the law into his hands if he witnessed his parents or relatives being assaulted.
    The Tribune has featured a photograph of a robot holding the hand of a newborn baby in a hospital, under the caption "Hand it to humanoid". The paper adds that the robot called Pepper is designed to welcome and take care of visitors and patients in a Belgium hospital.
    And finally, the first batch of 3 women fighter pilots is ready to "ride on wings of history tomorrow" reports the Tribune. Flight cadets Bhawana KanTh of Bihar, Avani Chaturvedi of Madhya Pradesh and Mohana Singh of Rajasthan will pass out of the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad tomorrow, adds the paper.

 

British Labour MP Jo Cox dies after being shot and stabbed

British Labour MP Jo Cox dies after being shot and stabbed

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    The new civil aviation policy tops headlines today. "Airlines, flyers to get fare deal now" says the Hindustan Times. The Times of India writes "Aviation policy puts small towns on the map for flyers".
    "As vegetables feed inflation fire, government lays out counter-measures" highlights the Hindustan Times on its front page. The Mail Today informs "Tomato prices red hot but cheaper online".
    The Economic Times takes note of "The GST clause that may burden companies playing Santa" as tax may apply to free articles given away with those purchased.
    "Punjab at stake, Kamal Nath quits" states the Asian Age.
    The Indian Express lead takes note of the probe report into the missing papers of the Ishrat Jahan encounter case, saying Additional Secretary, B.K.Prasad's coaching of a witness in the inquiry resulted in a tailormade testimony.
    "Rajan deserves two more terms", the Economic Times quotes Infosys cofounder, Narayana Murthy, of RBI governor Raghuram Rajan, also citing his praise for Modi sarkar's 'dynamism and enthusiasm'.
    The Statesman notices the "Government nod to merger of six banks with SBI" on its front page.
    "Vaccine-derived polio virus surfaces in Hyderabad" as Centre reiterates, India's polio-free status intact, reports the Pioneer.
    "Its official, Central doctors to retire at 65" informs the Tribune, of the Union Cabinet nod, also covering non-teaching staff under Central Health Services.
    "Can coffee cause cancer? Only if it's very hot, says WHO agency" informs the Hindu, citing a study.
    "CP beats Manhattan in office rents" states the Hindustan Times of Connaught place being the world's seventh most expensive office space, ahead of New York and Mumbai.
    And finally, "Soldier returns home, seven years after 'death' ". Bollywood can't better this story, writes the Times of India, of a soldier who lost his memory in an accident, was declared dead by the Army, but returned home after regaining his memory in another accident!

MIM saved me from ‘coup’, says K Chandrasekhar Rao #Telangana

MIM saved me from ‘coup’, says K Chandrasekhar Rao #Telangana

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    Finance minister Arun Jaitely pushing to build consensus over the long pending Goods and Services Tax bill gets top mention in all the dailies this morning."Hope floats again for GST bill" leads the Hindustan Times. "GST closer as states turn friends,Amit Mitra led panel's push sees Congress isolated, Rajya Sabha support likely" writes the Financial Express."Barring Tamil Nadu, all states get on GST bandwagon" informs the Business Line.
    On the office of profit row the Times of India leads "Kejri cries vendetta, BJP says he must go". "Kejri blames Prime minister for bill fiasco" notes the Statesman.
    All the papers take note of a special court declaring Vijay Mallya a "proclaimed offender". It was done on a plea by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering probe against him in an alleged bank loan default case.
    "MP's U-turn: Kairana exodus not communal" says The Times of India quoting BJP MP, Hukum Singh who now says that exodus happened not because of communal disharmony but a deteriorating law and order situation in the state.
    Gopal Rai quitting as Delhi's transport minister citing health issues is covered by all the papers. Rai however will continue to handle labour, employment and general administration, notes the media.
    The Times of India quotes the Central Bureau of Investigation as saying that there is "No political conspiracy in Vyapam".
    "Jayalalithaa meets Modi with list of 29 demands, Seeks the formation of Cauvery Management Board" states the Hindu.
    "Food prices push wholesale inflation up to 19-month high" writes the Business Line. The paper writes that wholesale price index based inflation rose 0.79 percent in May its, highest level since October 2014.
    "IS chief Baghdadi killed in US-led hit?" questions the Times of India. The paper says that IS chief Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi has been killed in US-led coalition air strike on Raqqa in Syria.
    And finally, future summers are to be hotter than ever. Well, the Times of India reports in 50 years, summers across most of the globe could be hotter than any experienced to date if greenhouse gas emissions and climate change continues on its current trajectory, a new study has warned.

US wait for proof to confirm Baghdadi's death, major setback for Islamic State

US wait for proof to confirm Baghdadi's death, major setback for Islamic State

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    Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the BJP's Parivartan Rally after its two day National Executive meet in Allahabad is prominently noticed on the front pages. "Modi targets corruption, dynasty in UP poll pitch" reports the Hindustan Times.
    The media keenly tracks the BJP allegation that many Hindu families had migrated from Kairana in Western Uttar Pradesh due to threats and extortion by criminal elements belonging to a particular community. The Indian Express states "BJP list of 'Hindus'  forced out includes those who died, migrated for better job". The Hindu claims "persons named in BJP Parliamentarian Hukum Singh's exodus list still living in Kairana, UP".
    The Bombay High Court order in the 'Udta Punjab' film censorship case is highlighted in all the papers. "HC cuts censor board to size, clears 'Udta Punjab' with single snip" states the Times of India. The Pioneer reports the court order as saying "CBFC empowered to certify films not to censor them".
    Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's speech at a dharna against drugs in Jallandhar in Punjab are prominently noticed in the press. The Indian Express quotes him as saying "Drugs the only business to flourish under Akalis".
    The press reports that there is fresh India -China border trouble. The Tribune writes "Chinese troops at Tawang disputed section again". The Asian Age states "China flexes muscle with new Arunachal incursion".
    Under the caption "Indian rains focus of global study", the Hindustan Times reports that a British research team will study the Indian monsoon in an 8 million pound project aimed at more accurate prediction of the monsoon.
    And finally.....news of a very heartening and novel development in Kashmir. "Muslims play host to Pandit guests in Valley initiative" writes the Hindustan Times. The paper says a group of Kashmiri Pandit families have come to the Valley to live as guests among Muslim families.

Bollywood jubilant as Indian court gives gritty film the green light

Bollywood jubilant as Indian court gives gritty film the green light

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    "Lone wolf kills in US gay club -  IS claims hand" is the Indian express headline. Gunman called up 911 to say he is with IS, says the report.
    BJP Chief Amit Shah quoting that Neta's leaving Congress due to its obstructionism makes for front page story in Times of India. He also ripped into Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh for Goonda Raj.
    The Business Standard reports that the first rocket built by a consortium of private firms in the country is set for launch in 2020. As ISRO's capacity has increased from 2 to 6 PSLV's a year, the local demand for satellite has also gone up.
    "Digital doesn't work in Digital India" is the title of a box item in the  The Statesman. Banks are refusing to accept digitized land documents for processing farm work applications, is a report from Aurangabad.
    "In the recent IIT JEE results, 28 of Bihar's super 30 have qualified". These underprivileged children, include children from a daily wage labourer, marginal farmer, migrant worker, said Super 30's founder director - Anand Kumar. Thats a story in The Tribune.
    Dhule in Maharashtra with more than 50% people below the poverty line still has water in its reservoirs, thanks to effort by DESH BANDHU and MANJU GUPTA who had pledged 10 crore a year since 2010.
    Hundreds of Kashmiri Pandits took part in the annual festival at KHIR BHAWANI, 25 km away from Srinagar. Fasting Muslims serve devotees food and provide them flowers for offering says a Pioneer report.

Orlando gay nightclub shooting: 50 killed, suspect is Omar Mateen

Orlando gay nightclub shooting: 50 killed, suspect is Omar Mateen

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

    Most of the newspapers lead with the results of the Rajya Sabha elections held yesterday. The Hindustan Times writes "NDA, regional players get Rajya Sabha boost". It says, after Saturday's polls, the NDA's tally in the Rajya Sabha reached 72, still well short of the halfway mark of 123. The Hindu reckons that "with win in 11 seats, BJP gains muscle in Rajya Sabha". "Shock for Congress in Haryana, Jharkhand" is the Indian Express headline.
    The Asian Age reports that the government is set to give a major push to the much awaited Goods and Services Tax Bill in the Monsoon session of Parliament, with regional players now dominating the Rajya Sabha.
    The other story that finds space on most front pages is the government's proposed new aviation policy. "Flyers' interests to touch skies in new aviation policy" says the Pioneer.  The Financial Express lead on the same topic says "Lighter rules to make air travel smoother". The paper also adds a note of caution from the Aviation minister, that capping airfares could push up floor prices.
    "Indo-US dynamics may make China allow Delhi into NSG" opines the Times of India. The paper quotes an official as having said that by allowing India into the MTCR, US is dangling the same for China, in exchange for lifting its objection to India's ticket to the NSG.
    Under the caption "We are in the Army now", the Sunday Tribune has published a photo of the jubilant gentlemen cadets of the Indian Military Academy after the passing out parade yesterday.
    The Hindu reports regarding an upcoming report of CSIR, which is studying the healing powers of the waters of Ganga. It says, the scientists believe that Ganga water does have "Special properties" and "was unlike other rivers".
    The Indian Express points to a possibly bigger Independence Day bash this year. "I-Day to follow R-Day model, focus on states", and have a fortnight long Independence day celebration, the paper adds.
    A Kashmiri boatman drowns after rescuing 3 tourists from drowning in the Jhelum reports the Hindustan Times. He was allegedly forced to jump back to retrieve the tourists' bags, the paper adds.
    And finally, "it's raining relief in dry Latur" reports the Times of India. The district has received over 121% of normal rainfall since June 1st. Weel into each life, some rain must fall!

Woman alleges gang rape in moving car

Woman alleges gang rape in moving car

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

    The story of an Indian aid worker going missing in Kabul is splashed on the front pages of most prominent dailies. Hindustan Times says “Trail Goes Cold", adding that no group has claimed responsibility for kidnapping 40-year-old Kolkata woman Judith D’Souza, her driver and guard.
    Under the headline, “Your job is to certify, not censor films: HC to CBFC”, the Times of India says the Bombay high court has reminded the Central Board of Film Certification that it was empowered to primarily certify films, even as the producers of `Udta Punjab' agreed to cut a scene and add a disclaimer. “Udta Punjab does not glorify drugs, says high court” writes Hindustan Times.
    Mail Today reports that Public Sector firms, banks and government departments will soon have to measure up to a transparency scale being prepared by the Chief Vigilance Commissioner to beat back corruption.
    2008 Beijing Olympic gold medallist and Ace shooter Abhinav Bindra has been chosen as the flag-bearer of the Indian contingent at the Rio Games’opening ceremony, writes the Tribune.
    The Pioneer reports that five men were sentenced to life imprisonment yesterday  by a Delhi court for gangraping a 52-year- old Danish woman at knife-point near the New Delhi railway station two years ago.
    A 10 year-old Gurgaon boy, Rishan Bhatnagar is under the tutelage of Joseph Haydn, a mentor to Mozart, at Palais Augarten, the palatial school, boarding and rehearsal space of Vienna Boys' Choir in Vienna, Austria, reports the Times of India.
    The Asian Age writes that the Congress is in a fix over whether to project a “face” in the Uttar Pradesh polls against the Samajwadi Party, BSP and BJP, while its key strategist Prashant Kishor is pressing for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
    And finally, one of the oldest forms of punctuation may be dying. The period -the full-stop signal we all learn as children, whose use stretches back at least to the Middle Ages -is gradually being felled in the barrage of instant messaging that has become synonymous with the digital age, writes the Times of India.

2 killed by gas leakage in Indian aircraft carrier

2 killed by gas leakage in Indian aircraft carrier

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES

    "At NSG, China plays spoils" says the Asian Age headline. Now despite the backing of Mexico and US, China is opposing India's bid to be a part of the 48 nation Nuclear Suppliers Groups. The paper carries a picture of Mexican Prime Minister driving Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a Vegetarian meal at a restaurant. 

    "Muslims better national average on rise in student population" is the Times of India headlines. India's student population in 5-19 years age group has increased by 30%, between 2001 and 2011 but the rise is unevenly distributed.

    'Menaka slams Javedkar over culling' headlines the Hindu pointing to the public spat between Union minister for  women and child development Menaka Gandhi and Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar. About 200 nilgais have been shot by hired shooters in Bihar as they were raiding farms.

    "Prabhu's  twitter response saves girl from burns' says a Pioneer report. A three year old girl suffered burn injuries due to hot tea at Vadodra, a tweet to Railway minister Suresh Prabhu led to several doctors attending Nishtha at the next station Surat.

    Pratappur in Jharkhand has at least 37 patients suffering from fluorisis due to underground water contamination and absence of piped water. "Death looms in Jharkhand" is the Hindustan Times Headlines.

    The President Mr. Pranab Mukherjee will adopt five villages of which four are in Gurgaon namely Dhaula, Alipur, Tajpur and Harchandapur, says a report in the Tribune.

    Outages to haunt Delhi, CBFC justifying cuts to the film 'Udta Punjab', railways to install 3500 CCTV's in 1000 station are some of the other stories covered by the new papers today.

Will screen uncensored film: Amarinder

Will screen uncensored film: Amarinder

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint sitting of the US Congress is covered prominently with reports and photographs in the front pages of all the dailies this morning." 'Hesitations of history left behind',Prime Minister guides India deeper into US embrace"leads the Times of India.The Economic Times quotes Modi as saying to the US Congress"New symphony in play in India- US relations"."Modi gets US Congress charged up,asserts constitution is our holy book,wants deeper security relations"writes the Pioneer.
    The latest on the Bollywood movie on drug abuse in Punjab'Udta Punjab', also gets prominent space in the newspapers. "Accusations, politicking in the air as Udta Punjab lands in high court" notes Hindustan Times." Bollywood bigwigs censure Censor chief" writes the Pioneer.
    On the US presidential race the Asian Age writes "Sanders vows to stay on till the bitter end". "Hillary writes history as first woman Democratic nominee"states the Statesman.
    The Hindu quotes the India Metrological Department (IMD) as saying "The Monsoon has officially arrived". "Finally, rains march in to quench India's parched fields"informs the Economic Times.
    Hindustan Times reports that The Delhi High Court has scrapped a provision of the Finance Act  2010 for charging home buyers service tax.
    Writing on the Bihar's Class XII toppers Scam the Pioneer says "Bihar School Exam Board chief resigns fearing boot, arrest likely.
    And finally, Asian Age reports that Internet addiction is the reason behind people "phubbing" or snubbing social companions to concentrate on their smartphone a new study has found.

Amitabh bats for ‘Udta Punjab’

Amitabh bats for ‘Udta Punjab’ 

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    The Modi-Obama meeting is highlighted by most papers this morning with photographs. "Modi and Obama flip the switch on nuclear power" headlines the Hindustan Times. Times of India leads with "India now has access to global missile technology, closer to seat at Nuclear -trader's table". The Indian Express carries a photograph of the two leaders embracing each other, quoting Modi as saying 'Proud to work shoulder to shoulder'.
    On RBI keeping key rates unchanged, the Business Standard says "Inflation risks force RBI to keep rates on hold ". The Hindustan Times quips "No rate cut but Rajan jokes about making the cut again".
    "GST bill inches towards 2/3rd backing in Rajya Sabha" ; Left indicates support, ADMK coming around, states the Times of India on its front page.
    "6 Tripura Congress MLAs join TMC, trouble grows" reports the Asian Age. "Congress imploding?" asks the Pioneer.
    On the censorship row over the movie, Udta Punjab, Hindustan Times says "Politics takes wing on Udta Punjab". Times of India reports " 'Udta Punjab' co-producer lets fly at 'dictatorial' censor chief ".
    Delhi Kidney racket kingpin, T. Rajkumar Rao arrested in Kolkata, is a front page story in the Hindu.
    "As admissions loom, Delhi University teachers up ante on evaluation freeze" in protest against a UGC notification that could lead to around 5,000 temporary teachers losing their jobs, notes the Hindustan Times.
    On US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton becoming the first woman to capture the presidential nomination of a major American Party, the Hindustan Times states "Hillary shatters 'Highest Ceiling' ".
    The DGCA has told airlines that flight cancellation fees cannot exceed base fares, which means everything collected above that fare should be returned to the customer, informs the Economics Times.
    And finally, the old method of using a bull's intestines for preparation of silver leaf, popularly known as 'chandi ka vark' will soon be a thing of the past, as the Union Health Ministry is in the process of issuing a notification to allow only veg-processed hygienic silver leaf to be sold in the country.

US returns 200 rare artefacts to India

US returns 200 rare artefacts to India

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

    Many newspapers today have covered Switzerland's support for India's entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group or NSG prominently. "Switzerland backs India's NSG bid" writes the Asian Age. It adds that the Swiss President and the Indian Prime Minister have vowed to tackle the issue of black money. "Swiss support for NSG secured" says the Indian Express.
    The Economic Times reports that PM Modi is making optimal use of time, with over 45 engagements in five days. In its story headlined "PM's tour covers 5 nations in 140 hours', the paper says that bulk of the flying time of 44 hours to cover the 33000 km has been planned in the night to save time.
    In its lead story, the Hindu reports, that in the state's comprehensive report to the Centre on the Mathura violence, the UP government has squarely laid the blame on the failure of local authorities to assess the situation.
    "Udta Punjab" may see its wings clipped" reads the Tribune headline. It says that the review committee  of the censor board wants the film to be set in a fictional land and the word "Punjab" completely removed from the film's title!
    The Financial Express in its front page story writes that after IITs and IIMs, ecommerce companies that are not meeting their recruitment commitments, will now face the ire of another important management school - ISB. It says that ISB shall ban such defaulting firms from the campus for one year and also ask them to pay between 3 to 6 months' gross salary to the students.
    And finally, the Hindustan Times has a word of caution for vacationers who are seeking to escape the summer heat. It says that as thousands are driving up to the hills to reach Nainital, the famous hill station is bursting at the seams. The rush is also causing five hour traffic jams on the road between Haldwani and Nainital. 

Modi: India's disingenuous democrat

Modi: India's disingenuous democrat

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

    The resumption of the quota stir by the Jat community in Haryana grabs front page attention in the press. The Tribune reports "Amid tight security, tepid start to Jat stir". Drawing attention to the security arrangements in neighbouring Delhi to prevent any trouble, the Hindustan Times writes "Prohibitory ordes in Delhi border areas for Jat protest".
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Qatar is prominently noticed. "India, Qatar to share data on terror financing, hawala" states the Hindu. The Indian Express carries a picture of Prime Minister Modi having a meal with Indian workers at a medical camp in Doha.
    Most papers take note of a horrific accident on the Mumbai-Pune expressway. The Pioneer writes "17 killed, 35 hurt as luxury bus rams into two stationary cars".
    The press keenly tracks developments in the aftermath of the clash between the police and members of a cult  who had illegally occupied the Jawahar Bagh in Mathura. The Hindustan Times reports "Ghazipur villagers refuse to take cult leader's body". The Asian Age quotes Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh as saying "CBI inquiry on Mathura if UP wants".
    The Indian Express, in a special front page story, publishes data from the National Crime Record Bureau or NCRB it obtained through an RTI query from the Union Home Ministry. The paper observes "NCRB figures show highest suicide rates among Christians, Dalits, tribals".
    The death of Manohar Aich, the first Indian to win the Mr Universe title in 1952, is widely noticed in the papers. Drawing attention to his height of 4 feet 11 inches, the Hindustan Times observes "India's Pocket Hercules passes away at 104".
    And finally, a bitter clash over a delectable sweet! The Hindu observes "Odisha wages a literary struggle to claim rosogolla as its own : It's ours counters West Bengal, seeking Intellectual Property rights".

Muhammad Ali: 4 Ways He Changed America

Muhammad Ali: 4 Ways He Changed America

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

    Most leading dailies have splashed, on their cover pages, the story of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Afghanistan visit. "India-Afghanistan ties on new course with Friendship Dam - Kabul confers its highest civilian award on Narendra Modi" reads a headline in the Sunday Tribune. "India’s ties with Afghanistan timeless: Prime Minister" says the Hindu. “India will not forget you or turn away,” the Prime Minister promised Afghans, writes the Indian Express.
    The story of boxing legend Muhammad Ali passing away is seen on the front pages too. ‘I told you... I was the greatest of all time’ - says Hindustan Times while the Times of India writes, "The Greatest Punches Out" - he floated like a butterfly, stung like a bee.
    "Two Bihar board Class XII toppers fail to clear re-test" -says The Sunday Tribune. The paper writes that the Bihar School Examination Board has cancelled result of science topper and another rank holder from the science stream after their performance was not found up to mark.
    Government curbs smartphone use over hacking, data theft fears; tells Bureaucrats to stick to face to face meeting and landlines - reports the Times of India.
    The Hindu says passengers who report to the airport on time before the scheduled departure of the flight and are denied boarding by airlines may get double the amount of the original ticket price or the cost of the ticket on that particular date, whichever is less.
    Family members of a corrupt official are equally responsible if they share his ill-gotten wealth, a CBI court in Jabalpur has ruled, reports the Times of India.
    Hindustan Times reports that private residential rent management agencies are set to get government patronage to enter the largely unorganised housing market in the country, through a policy aimed at addressing the growing housing shortage in the country.
    The Indian Railways has initiated steps to run solar-powered locomotives on mainline routes, a move that could reduce the dependence on fossil fuels, says Hindustan Times.
    And finally, Facebook has built an Artificial Intelligence - AI system that can read text like a human. The new computer can read through thousands of posts per second, in more than 20 languages, and understand what they are all saying, writes the Times of India.

Muhammad Ali: World pays tribute to boxing legend

Muhammad Ali: World pays tribute to boxing legend

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINE:

    The Mathura mayhem gets top mention in all the dailies this morning."Political patronage turned Mathura into warzone"leads the Pioneer."Takes 24 deaths to lift veil of bizarre armed cult in Mathura"writes the Indian Express.
    "India set to discuss sale of Brhamos to Vietnam" informs the Times of India. The paper writes that talks on the export of Brahmos missile will reportedly take place during Manohar Parrikar's visit to Vietnam on June 5th and 6th.
    Writing on the Prime Minister's visit to Afghanistan, in an exclusive story the Indian Express says "in Sufi saint's cradle, dam built with blood awaits Prime Minister."
    On the latest on the Pathankot terror attacks the Tribune writes "Pak cheers NIA chiefs remark, India does damage control".
    "Government signals curbs on iron ore exports," leads the Financial Express adding "Move meant to protect local steel makers".
    The Tribune reports that Sweden has been voted as the best country in the world when it comes to serving the interests of its people and contributing to the common good of humanity while India figured low at 70th position on a list of 163 nations.And finally, "The Indian Express carries an amazing story of a seven year old Japanese boy Yamato Tanooka who after being abandoned in the forest by his parents was found safe after nearly a week. The boy spent 6 nights in the forest.

Mathura clashes: Best-kept secret, how ‘Sena’ & stockpile flourished right next to police, court

Mathura clashes: Best-kept secret, how ‘Sena’ & stockpile flourished right next to police, court 

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

    A special court's judgement in the Gulberg Society massacre case in which 69 people were burnt alive during the 2002 post-Godhra riots in Gujarat dominates the papers. "24 convicted, 36 acquitted in second worst massacre of Gujarat 2002 riots" is the front page lead in the Indian Express. The Hindustan Times quotes Zakia Jafri, the wife of former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri who was also killed in the incident, as saying "Only half justice is delivered, will move High Court".
    Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's meeting with BJP party chief Amit Shah in the backdrop of the allegations and controversies surrounding the state's revenue minister Eknath Khadse is prominently noticed in the press. The Pioneer reports "Khadse's fate hangs in balance as Maharashtra CM submits report to Shah".
    Most papers take note of the trouble brewing for the Congress in Chattisgarh. The Times of India observes "Ajit Jogi says 'good night' to Congress, set to float own party". The Tribune quotes Mr Jogi as saying "PCC chief post or I quit".
    The identity of the man who fatally shot a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles is revealed in the papers. The Asian Age reports that the police have identified the killer as Mainak Sarkar, an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur.
    Most papers take note of a new development in the case involving the murder of Siwan journalist Rajdeo Ranjan. The Pioneer states "Siwan journo murder accused surrenders".
    A cash for vote controversy involving some MLAs of the Janata Dal (Secular) in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections is taken note of by most papers. The Hindu reports "Karnataka MLAs caught in sting by TV channel".
    In a special story, the Indian Express has some good news for air travellers. The paper says "New aviation policy has fare cap for 1 -hour routes: Rs 2500/-".
    And finally....a sign of the changing times....the Asian Age reports "India crosses USA in Net usage, 2nd only to China".

Attacker in UCLA murder-suicide fatally shot woman in Minnesota: police

Attacker in UCLA murder-suicide fatally shot woman in Minnesota: police

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:-

    Most newspapers today lead with different stories. A story related to Bihar school toppers finds resonance on most front pages. The Hindustan Times headline reads "Bihar school toppers face retest after a TV show leaves red faces". The paper adds that after two toppers failed to answer even basic questions related to their subjects on a TV show, an unusual retest has been scheduled for seven toppers each from science and arts streams. The Pioneer headline on the same topic reads "Political science is about cooking, says topper!". "Are you for real, Bihar asks its Class 12 toppers", reads the Hindu headline.

    Pictures pertaining to the inauguration of Gotthard Base tunnel in Switzerland - the longest and deepest tunnel in the world also find prominence on the front pages of the Tribune, the Statesman and the Asian Age. The 2.3 kilometres deep tunnel took 17 years to complete, the papers mention.

    The Hindustan Times lead is headlined "India running from talks: says Pak". The paper quotes from Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain's speech to the joint session of the Pakistani parliament. The paper adds that the remark has drawn a sharp response from New Delhi, that India had never shied away from talks.

    In a story headlined "Corridors of Power to Get a New Address", the Economic Times reports that a common secretariat is being planned in Lodhi Road in central Delhi at a cost of 20,000 crores rupees. PM Modi will take a final call on this soon, the paper adds.

    If you find Bollywood songs irritating, so does ISIS! In an interesting front page story The Pioneer reports that British special forces are playing Bollywood music as a new psychological warfare weapon against Islamic State terrorists in Libya. The Bollywood music is intended to annoy ISIS, which considers music un-Islamic, adds the paper.

    The Financial Express front page story reckons that after driverless cars, teacherless tuitions could be the next frontier. The paper reports about the existence of some chatbots on apps which could help you learn Maths  and English.

    In a strange story reminiscent of the Tom Hanks starrer "The Terminal", the Times of India reports that a "Man with fake ticket stayed at IGI for 10 days".

Success story: SHE teams give Bharosa to women in Hyderabad

 

Success story: SHE teams give Bharosa to women in Hyderabad

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

    The Indian economy growing at 7.9 percent in January-March, the fastest in 6 quarters, cementing its position as the worlds fastest growing major economy makes for front page news in almost all the dailies this morning. "At 7.6 percent in Financial year 2016, India now the fastest growing economy" writes the Business Standard. "GDP growth in top gear at 7.9 percent" leads the Hindustan Times.
    The army ammunition depot fire in Wardha, Maharashtra is other major story that is covered with reports and photographs this morning. "Ordanance depot inferno kills 16, army orders probe, Parrikar, Suhag rush to Pulgaon" states the Pioneer."Fire at army's key ammo depot kills 16, Parrikar visits Wardha facility, doesn't rule out sabotage" informs the Hindu.
    "Indian Nuke Submarines torpedoed" leads Mail Today. The paper writes that strategic submarine project officials are frantic as cancellation of Finmeccanica contract leaves nuclear sub without torpedoes.
    Referring to the tax searches on defence consultant Sanjay Bhandari the Indian Express leads "Bhandari 'admits' to email from Vadra, I-T sends seven property, bank queries overseas".
    In a related story the Tribune writes "Probe Vadra, dares Sonia". "Sonia defends Vadra, smells a 'conspiracy'" states the Times of India.
    The Times of India reports that over 50,000 muslim women and men have signed a petition seeking a ban on triple talaq.
    Sri Sri Ravishankar's The Art of Living foundation told to cough up Yamuna penalty finds mention in Hindustan Times.
    And finally, a leaky blood-brain barrier may cause alzheimer's. Well, the Hindustan Times reports that researchers using a contrast-enhanced MRI technique have found that leakages in the blood-brain barrier (BBB) may lead to early onset of alzheimer's.

Charges against Robert Vadra part of political conspiracy, says Sonia

Charges against Robert Vadra part of political conspiracy, says Sonia

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

    "Government shifts into overdrive to contain African crisis," headlines the Hindustan Times. "India pacifies, but African anger rises," reports The Pioneer. "MEA flies down dead Congolese man's family," says Mail Today. In an unfortunate incident, "Six Africans attack cab driver in Delhi, woman arrested," reports the Hindu.
    "Stand-up comedian, Tanmay Bhat's latest video mocking Lata Mangeshkar and Sachin Tendulkar in the eye of storm" with the BJP, Shiv Sena and MNS seeking criminal action against Bhat is noticed in most dailies.
    "After drubbing, CPM top brass disowns tie-up with the Congress" is the top story in the Statesman. "The Politburo is unhappy with the Bengal unit."
    "Sitaraman backs Apple plea for sourcing waiver. Commerce Minister wants Finance Ministry to okay iPhone makers stores plan." reports The Economic Times.
    "IT probe into arms dealer unearths 'Vadra home' in UK," reports the Times of India and other dailies.
    "Overstaying abroad to cost babus jobs. Delhi government hunts for missing IAS/IPS officers, initiates action for dismissal," is a front page story in the Pioneer.
    On the Prakash Singh report of the Jat Quota violence, the Indian Express headlines, "What Haryana government hasn't made public: report that indicts top brass for inaction, caste bias."
    And, finally, in a bid to address the "cultural underpinnings of India," "Soon your neighbourhood postman will deliver 'Gangajal' at your doorstep," says Times of India.