Bihar court summons Owaisi for objecting Yakub Memon's hanging
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The meeting between Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and State Finance Ministers on the GST bill dominates the front pages. While most papers report that a consensus does seem to have emerged on fixing the tax rate, the Indian Express observes "States don't agree on rate, GST uncertain".
Manipuri activist Irom Sharmila's decision to end her 16 year hunger strike demanding the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act is prominently noticed on the front pages. The Times of India writes "Sharmila to break 16 year fast, marry and fight Manipur polls".
All the papers take note of the setback to India in an international arbitration case involving its space marketing agency Antrix which had annulled a contract with a Bengaluru based multi-media firm Devas. "India loses Antrix case, may pay 1 billion dollars in damages to Devas" reports the Pioneer.
The Indian Express in a special front page story highlights the report of the Gujarat CID investigating the flogging of a Dalit family by cow vigilantes for skinning a dead cow. The paper quotes the CID as saying "Cow was killed by lion, not Dalit men flogged by Gau Rakshaks".
The Comptroller and Auditor General, CAG's critical observation on the e auction of 11 coal blocks last year is widely reported. The Times of India writes "CAG finds fault with Modi government's coal block auction : Allowing Multiple bids by corporates via joint ventures hit competition". The Tribune draws attention to a CAG report on the safety of the Navy's Mig 29K fighter jets and quotes it as saying "MIG 29K has engine failure, airframe issues".
And finally, a story on very unique heroes of India's war on terror. The Mail Today states "Sniffer heroes thwarted 16 terror attacks : Dog squad foiled even a Yoga day plot, intel says terrorists may target canine training facilities".
NEWSPAPER HEADLINES
The meeting between Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and State Finance Ministers on the GST bill dominates the front pages. While most papers report that a consensus does seem to have emerged on fixing the tax rate, the Indian Express observes "States don't agree on rate, GST uncertain".
Manipuri activist Irom Sharmila's decision to end her 16 year hunger strike demanding the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act is prominently noticed on the front pages. The Times of India writes "Sharmila to break 16 year fast, marry and fight Manipur polls".
All the papers take note of the setback to India in an international arbitration case involving its space marketing agency Antrix which had annulled a contract with a Bengaluru based multi-media firm Devas. "India loses Antrix case, may pay 1 billion dollars in damages to Devas" reports the Pioneer.
The Indian Express in a special front page story highlights the report of the Gujarat CID investigating the flogging of a Dalit family by cow vigilantes for skinning a dead cow. The paper quotes the CID as saying "Cow was killed by lion, not Dalit men flogged by Gau Rakshaks".
The Comptroller and Auditor General, CAG's critical observation on the e auction of 11 coal blocks last year is widely reported. The Times of India writes "CAG finds fault with Modi government's coal block auction : Allowing Multiple bids by corporates via joint ventures hit competition". The Tribune draws attention to a CAG report on the safety of the Navy's Mig 29K fighter jets and quotes it as saying "MIG 29K has engine failure, airframe issues".
And finally, a story on very unique heroes of India's war on terror. The Mail Today states "Sniffer heroes thwarted 16 terror attacks : Dog squad foiled even a Yoga day plot, intel says terrorists may target canine training facilities".
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