England set world record ODI total of 444 vs Pakistan

England set world record ODI total of 444 vs Pakistan

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The Kashmir situation, rains in the capital resulting in traffic jams and Chikungunya fever, and Khel Ratna Awards are major stories this morning.

"All-party team heads to the Valley next week', led by Rajnath "  is the lead in the Indian Express. 'Kashmir violence took us by surprise" Hindustan Times quotes BJP General Secretary , Ram Madhav.

"Delhi stung by 412 cases of Chikungunya in a week", headlines the Hindustan Times. "Double vector spectre in Delhi" writes the Pioneer. The Times of India reports "Hospitals burst at seams as city shivers with fever".

"Heavy downpour brings back chaotic Delhi-uge, Gurujam" states the Hindustan Times. US Secretary of State, John Kerry got a taste of Delhi's monsoon traffic jams, as he was stuck on the road for 1 hour, reports the Times of India.

Riled by Islamabad's global outreach on Kashmir, New Delhi will keep Pakistan out of BRICS regional meet, notes the Indian Express, on its front page.
"Women of Steel, Dreams of Gold", leads the Times of India on Sakshi, Sindhu and Dipa getting the Khel Ratna. The Pioneer writes " Super Girls Bag Top Honours."
"Explain Bulandshahr rape remark: SC to Azam Khan", is a front page story in The Indian Express.
"Inflation leaves no room for rate cuts, says Rajan", reports the Business Standard , citing the RBI's annual report, that India's growth is below potential. 'Banks not passing on rate cuts to customers' The Times of India quotes the outgoing RBI governor.
"Andhra leads in making all 112 urban areas 'Open Defecation Free' followed by Kerala and Gujarat" covers the Pioneer on its front page, also citing a study , "ODF villages back to square one due to water, space crunch."
"ISIS jihadis rooting for Trump to win Presidential polls", reports the Asian Age.
And finally, "Four years after London , bronze for India to turn Silver-- and how"says The Indian Express. Indian Wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt may be in for a pleasant surprise of an unexpected upgrade, triggered by a positive dope test of the silver winner in the 60-kg freestyle event in London.

#CashforVote scam: Court asks cops to probe AP CM Chandrababu Naidu's alleged role

#CashforVote scam: Court asks cops to probe AP CM Chandrababu Naidu's alleged role

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Most newspapers have prominently mentioned Prime Minister Modi's comments on Kashmir in his monthly Mann ki Baat radio broadcast. "PM warns troublemakers on 'using kids' in Kashmir" is the Hindustan Times headlines. The Hindu headline reads "PM pitches for compassion and unity to end Kashmir crisis". Meanwhile, the Statesman front page story reports that home minister Rajnath Singh may lead an all party team to Kashmir on 3rd September.
In a related story, the Asian Age reports that the Centre is working on a Rs 2000 crore package for PoK refugees. Over 36000 families from PoK, Gilgit and Baltistan living in India as refugees may get around Rs 5.5 lacs each.
Another story that finds prominent mention on the front pages of most dailies is the successful test-firing of the scramjet engine by ISRO. The Asian Age leads with this news and calls the Scramjet a big success that will reduce the cost of rocket launch.
The Times of India lead story reports that "50% of states are likely to give nod to GST by September". The winter session of parliament may be held early to pass linked bills, the paper adds.
The Pioneer reports that the 15 lac diesel heavy vehicles older than 15 years will soon be junked. The draft vehicle scrapping policy is in the final stage, adds the paper.
And finally, the Maharashtra government acknowledges that an eye in the sky is better than several feet on the ground. It has deployed drones for the first time on the accident-prone Mumbai-Pune Expressway to stop wayward drivers in their tracks, reports the Hindu.

Second life for dead start-ups as corporates hunt for cheap talent, tech

Second life for dead start-ups as corporates hunt for cheap talent, tech

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Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been prominently covered on front pages of most dailies. "Institutionalise talks, only Modi tenure can change situation", says Mehbooba, writes the Indian Express, adding, "Such persons should be involved in talks in whom the people of Kashmir can repose trust and they should have the faith that the views they give will reach somewhere."
The killing of the mastermind of the Gulshan café attack, Tamim Ahmed Chowdhury, a Canadian-Bangladeshi, and two other suspected militants has found wide coverage too. "Dhaka cafe siege mastermind shot dead by cops", says the Hindu.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked BJP chief ministers to focus on welfare of the poor by delivering “davai” (healthcare), “padhai” (education) and “rozgar” (employment) and make them model states in implementing central schemes, reports Hindustan Times.
"Compensation for redevelopment not taxable", under that headline, the Times of India reports that compensation received by a cooperative housing society flat owner from a redeveloper cannot be taxed in his hands, according to a recent order of the Income tax Appellate Tribunal.
On Balochistan the Times of India quotes Brahumdagh Bugti, President of Baloch Republican Party as saying "Pakistan has unleashed tsunami of rights violations in Balochistan"
And finally, now, a stock exchange for shoes? Yes, you heard it right! The Times of India reports that StockX, an online marketplace, features a searchable database of about 5,000 kinds of sneakers, each tagged with a photo, including 52-week highs and lows, with an aim to make the prices of rare shoes as transparent as equities on a stock exchange.

Olympian PV Sindhu Offers Prayers At Hyderabad's Famous Mahankali Temple

Olympian PV Sindhu Offers Prayers At Hyderabad's Famous Mahankali Temple

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The story about Bombay High Court allowing women's entry into the Haji Ali Dargah sanctum santorum is splashed on the front pages of most dailies this morning. "Bombay HC opens Haji Ali dargah's doors to women" says the Times of India, while the Indian Express writes, "Ban illegal, let women enter Haji Ali sanctum, says HC", writes the Indian Express. The Hindu reports that the Bombay High Court has, in a landmark verdict, allowed the entry of women up to the mazar in the revered Sufi dargah in Mumbai.
The Asian Age reports that in a move apparently aimed at increasing the pressure on Pakistan, India has hinted it is mulling whether delegates from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir should be invited for the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas in Bengaluru in January next year.
Indians spent eight times more on private hospitals and twice as much on transporting patients compared to costs in government hospitals, according to the National Health Accounts (NHA) Estimates, writes the Hindu.
Concerned about the menace of rash and negligent driving which claims nearly 400 lives on Indian roads every day, the Supreme Court has said that the existing two-year imprisonment for the offence was grossly inadequate, reports the Times of India.
After India’s disastrous performance in the recently concluded Olympic Games at Rio de Janerio, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed to set up a task force to create a strategy to help sports persons prepare for the next three Olympics, reports the Pioneer.
"Night Crawlers Warm up to Sleeper's Cell", under that headline, the Economic Times writes that Sleep labs are mushrooming across the country as sleep has become a commodity in urban India, thanks to factors ranging from long work hours, demanding corporate jobs and travel across global time zones to excessive use of technology, social media exposure and substance abuse.
And finally, not having friends may be as deadly as smoking according to a new Harvard study. The Indian Express reports that the study has found a link between social isolation and levels of a blood-clotting protein which can cause heart attack and stroke.

Bihar flood toll rises to 149, Ganga starts receding

Bihar flood toll rises to 149, Ganga starts receding

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Focus continues on the Kashmir situation and Rajnath Singh's visit to the state, in the press today. "Rajnath hints at Huriyat talks" writes the Asian Age. "No more pellet guns, so chill(i)!" says the Pioneer, as the controversial pellet guns may soon give way to PAVA Shells, a chilli-filled ammunition. The Indian Express notes "J&K DGP sends list of 169 'provocateurs' to districts, says book them under Public Safety Act".
"Stung India asks France to probe Scorpene leak" states the Pioneer. Hindustan Times reports "Submarines not compromised, says Navy as leaks pile up".
"New education policy may be delayed further" informs the Asian Age. "Feedback from states, citizens to shape new education policy", the Times of India quotes HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar.
RBI opens debt market with masala bonds, access for FPIs" is the lead in the Hindu Business Line. The Economic Times says "Rajan hands pretty parting gift to Corporate Bond Market."
IIT placement ban on 31 firms that went back on Job offers", is a front page story in the Times of India.
"UPI just turned your phone into a bank "writes the Hindu Business Line, as in a day or two, customers of 21 banks will be able to use Unified Payments Interface App to send or get money.
In a notable shift in its stance on privacy, "Whatsapp to share users' phone numbers with Facebook", report the Hindustan Times & the Hindu.
Nirbhaya convict Vinay Sharma attempts suicide, as he tried to hang himself in Tihar Jail, is widely noticed by newspapers.
Mail Today reports on "Rape-Murder Horror in NCR". The Hindu writes "Couple bludgeoned, minor and kin gangraped in Mewat village".
And finally, "Lucknow's family of prodigies stumps education experts", highlights the Hindustan Times. 3 children from the family of a daily laborer hit the headlines: a 4 - year old in class 9, her brother who graduated in computer science at the age of 14; her elder sister made waves entering the Limca Book of Records, as the country's youngest matriculate at the age of 7!

Scorpene document leak could be the worst news for the Indian Navy in 2016

Scorpene document leak could be the worst news for the Indian Navy in 2016

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The leak of classified information on the combat capabilities of Indian Navy's on order Scorpene submarines makes for front page news in most of the dailies this morning. "Navy to probe data leak in Scorpene submarine project", writes The Business Line. "Scorpene stings, India anguished", leads The Pioneer. "Data leak is latest sting in Scorpene tale", says The Financial Express.
India unveiling a draft law to ban commercial surrogacy is the other big story covered by newspapers this morning. "New surrogacy bars married couples with kids, NRIs, gays,live-ins, foreigners", informs The Indian Express. "Renting womb for bearing child to be crime", writes The Tribune adding, "Cabinet stamp on bill banning commercial surrogacy, only altruistic surrogacy allowed".
Referring to the Kashmir situation, Hindustan Times writes "Violence unabated as Rajnath opens doors to Kashmir dialogue". "Rajnath in J&K in fresh effort for valley calm", says The Asian Age.
Olympic Bronze medalist Sakshi Malik receiving a grand welcome from a parents, family and Haryana Government on her arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Rio de-Janerio is covered with reports and photographs in most of the major dailies. The papers report that Sakshi was presented with 2.5 crore rupees cheque and named 'Beti Padhao-Beti Bachao' ambassador.

Italy earthquake: Death toll rises to at least 120

Italy earthquake: Death toll rises to at least 120

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Rajnath embarks on mission Kashmir to end 46-day agitation is the Hindustan Times headline saying that the Prime Minister's conciliatory approach at the meeting of state's opposition leaders sets the tone of  Home Minister's visit.
The Hindu reports that a 3 member panel has been formed by Home ministry to put Masood Azhar on U.N terror list.
"India stingy during training, splurges after medals won" is the Times of India headlines. Little money for athletes when they need it most it says.
The Hindu Business line says that good monsoon rains could push GDP growth to 7.8 per cent this fiscal according to India Ratings.
India is the 7th wealthiest country in the world. US tops the first followed by China and Japan according to a Pioneer report.
The paper also carries a picture of a 145 foot long VADA PAO in Gurugram yesterday as it was world VADA PAO day.
A strange paradox is to be found in Bihar- "Bihar faces drought and flood simultaneously" headlines the Pioneer with 23 lakh people having been affected by floods. The Farakka barrage causes siltation on ganga bed and release from Bansagar dam caused floods according to the Chief Minister.
The surrogacy Regulation Bill to clamp down renting of a womb, to be presented in Cabinet today. 50 Faridabad villages having ended open defecation/No government ads for radio stations fanning tension/Option of an email id soon in Hindi and few takers for an engineer course in hindi in Bhopal  are some of the other stories covered by newspapers today.
The once in 12 years- Krishna Pushkaran river festival near Vijayawada, attended by about 2 crore people had a grand finale yesterday reports the Hindu with a beautiful picture  of fireworks.
And finally, a football prodigy Chandan Nayak from an Odisha' slum is all set to go to Germany to train for iconic club- BAYERN MUNICH, overcoming various obstacles like no birth certificate, poverty etc. Chandan Nayak is only 11 years old.

Over 300 dead in floods, disaster relief teams deployed in 5 states

Over 300 dead in floods, disaster relief teams deployed in 5 states

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement on the Kashmir problem makes for front page news in most of the major dailies this morning."PM's K-dialogue:Yes, dialogue is key "headlines the Tribune adding, "gives 'no compromise' stance a rest,exhorts opposition to work together for solution to unrest." "J&K opposition rings alarm bell, PM calls for talks, and outreach" is the banner headline in the Indian Express.
Referring to the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award the Hindustan Times writes "India's olympic stars get highest sporting honour".The paper writes "Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu feted".
Most of the newspapers carry pictures of the closing ceremony in the Maracana stadium at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. "Goodbye Rio, over to Tokyo 2020" is the caption above the photograph of artists performing during the closing ceremony, in the Asian Age.
Olympic Silver medalist P.V. Sindhu, her coach Pullela Gopichand, and Gymnast Dipa Karmakar being given a heroic welcome is covered with reports and photographs in most of the dailies.
On the Jigisha Ghosh murder case The Times of India writes "Death for two of Jigisha's killers, life term for third". The paper also quotes the trial court as saying "Brutal murder rarest of rare crime".
And finally, Soon, you won't be able to kill time at the Taj Mahal. Well, the Hindustan Times reports that spending endless hours at the Taj Mahal would no longer be possible. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which maintains the world-heritage site, has proposed to restrict the visiting hours inside the complex.

I believed in myself, did not think of medal: Sindhu

I believed in myself, did not think of medal: Sindhu

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Many papers carry statements by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on the situation in Kashmir.
"Stone-pelters stooges of Pak attacking India", the Indian Express quotes him. The Pioneer leads with "Valley rioters won't be let off hook".
On the appointment of the new RBI governor, the Business Standard writes "Continuity at RBI to comfort markets", as Urjit Patel is considered an inflation warrior.  The Times of India states "Centre confident Patel will pursue 'pro-growth' policies".
"Government favours a January Budget" is the Hindustan Times headline, observing, early presentation will allow taxpayers to plan better.
"Britain's economic stamina not assured after early Brexit resilience" is a story in the Financial Express.
"Teenage Bomber attacks Turkey wedding; 51 dead" is the Statesman lead.
"Five of the Eleven candidates in the running for United Nations Secretary General are women", notes the Hindustan Times, terming it "WOMEN POWER".
Focusing on Rio, The Times of India leads with "Runner returns sick from Rio, being tested for Zika", also noting Brazil finally winning its first Olympic gold in Football, with a  photograph captioned "Neymar The Redeemer".
"Mid-air near misses rise to a new, dangerous high" reports the Hindustan Times of potential mid-air collisions, captioning it " Too Close for Comfort".
The paper also cites a parliamentary panel as saying, 'Don't probe babus without government nod'.
"Monsoon bounty to spur 6 per cent agri growth, boost consumption, add 1 point to GDP" reports the Hindu Business Line.
And finally, "IIT Freshers to start with Light Courses before the Real Work" says the Hindustan Times of a new three-week induction programme that will allow students to bond with classmates as well as faculty members.

Sakshi to be India's flagbearer at Olympics closing ceremony

Live: Yogeshwar Dutt suffers shock defeat in first round of 65 kg freestyle: Welcome to our coverage of Day 16 of the Rio Games. Yogeshwar Dutt lost his opening bout against Ganzorig Mandakhnaran of Mongolia in the men's 65kg freestyle wrestling.



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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor Urjit Patel to take over as  central bank's new head is the top story in almost all the dalies this morning. "Continuity signal for Mint Road", Urjit Patel, who proposed inflation-targeting and monetary policy  committee, gets three-year term as RBI's 24th governor" leades the Business Standard.

Referring to Kashmir situation The Pioneer quotes former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah as saying "Kashmir needs political, not administrative solution". "Jammu and Kashmir opposition seeks President's intervention" writes The Statesman.

The Asian Age and The Indian Express carry photographs of Jamaica's Usain Bolt celebrating after wining a gold medal in the men's 4X100 metre relay. The caption above the photograph in the Asian Age says "lightning Bolt". "Jamaican completes triple treble" says the paper.

On Olympic medallist PV. Sindhu The Hindustan Times writes "Andhra, Telangana rivalry enriches Sindu by crores."

Under the headline "Indian sports' ground reality" the Mail Today writes that the city's showcase Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is in  shambles, reflecting the state of facilities behind a trickle of medals.

The Times of India reports a pack of dogs mauled a 65 year-old woman to death on a Thiruvananthapuram beach on Firday, sparking outrage across Kerala and forcing CM Pinarayi Vijayan to assure he'll take steps to curb stray dog menace.

And finally, Some good news from the Maoist violence scarred Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra. The red belt gram sabhas rake in crores. Well, The Statesman reports that the tribal families there have earned 30,000-50,000 rupees  each in just 10-15 days selling tendu leaves used to roll bidis. The gram Sabha in the area have, so far, registered a profit of 35 crore rupees from the sale this season, according to the data with the state forest department.

Grand welcome awaits Sindhu in Hyderabad

Grand welcome awaits Sindhu in Hyderabad

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It is P.V Sindhu all the way on the front pages of most dailies. "Phir bhi dil hai Sindhustani" says the Times of India. A caption in the Asian Age says, "A valiant brush with gold" while under the headline, "Silver Mine", Mail Today writes "Sindhu keeps her date with glory, becomes the first Indian woman to win an Olympic silver after a golden effort". Hindustan Times quotes Sindhu's father who said, “It is a monumental achievement for Sindhu, she has always dreamt of winning an Olympic medal."
On the flip side, the Pioneer has carried a picture of the devastated Narsingh Yadav, saying that in a stunning reversal of fortunes, the Indian wrestler was ousted from the Olympics and slapped with a four-year ban for flunking a dope test after Court of Arbitration for Sports overturned the clean chit given to him by the National Anti-Doping Agency.
"2.4L accounts suspended by Twitter for `promoting terror'" - The Times of India says Twitter has suspended 2,35,000 accounts promoting terrorism on its platform since February this year, adding that 75 thousand tweeted Islamic State posts 60 times a day in 2014-15.
The Financial Express writes that vehicle owners in the country - numbering about 21 crore at last count - will run the risk of having to pay accident claims above Rupees 10 lakh out of their pockets, if the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in the making, comes into force.
"Fly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays to Get Lowest Air Fares" - That's right! The Economic Times reports that mirroring a global trend, air fares in India are getting to be the cheapest during the middle of the week, when demand is at the lowest.
"Sisters take pride in Gir" - under that caption, the Pioneer says the women of Gujarat sent rakhis to the ‘King of the Jungle’ on Raksha Bandhan in a novel campaign by the Forest Department meant to spread the message of lion conservation.
Tired of poor broadband speed and painfully slow downloads? That's about to change soon, with the Centre looking to mandate a fourfold increase in the minimum broadband speed - from 512 kbps to 2 mbps, reports the Times of India.
And finally, an orangutan at an Australian zoo has released its debut single by interacting with a music-making application aimed at raising awareness for World Orangutan Day, writes the Times of India.

PV Sindhu creates history, wins silver for India at Rio Olympics after losing in final to Spain’s Carolina Marin

PV Sindhu creates history, wins silver for India at Rio Olympics after losing in final to Spain’s Carolina Marin

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It is rare that one photograph is prominently splashed across all major dailies. Today all major dailies have prominently displayed two - the jubiliant photographs of bronze medal winner Sakshi Malik and gold medal prospect P V Sindhu.
The Asian Age describes it as "Two girls who made a billion people smile". The Pioneer banner headline uses word play - "India is Sakshi to Sindhu Desh".
The other major story in the dailies is related to the Indo-Pak dialogue. The Indian Express says "India draws clear red lines for Pakistan". The paper adds that India have asked Pakistan to end incitement in Jammu and Kashmir, stop sheltering Dawood, prosecute Azhar and Saeed and discuss vacation of Pak occupied Kashmir.
The Tribune reports that from October 1 this year, the US will give up Internet naming powers. The paper says, that US will give up its power fully to Los Angeles based non profit organisation - ICANN.
"Ranthambore's reigning star of 19 years Machhli dead" writes the Pioneer. The paper adds that an elaborate well- attended funeral was accorded to the tiger considered the world's oldest big cat in the wild. The Statesman headline describes Machhli as the "Most photographed tigress in the wild."
The Financial Express reports that the Centre has proposed a steep hike ranging from 60 to 95%, in the minimum wages for its contract and temporary workers.
Amid all the stories of the anger of Kashmiri youths against security forces, the Hindustan Times has a story headlined "Kashmiris proud as sons become India's soldiers". It reports of the passing out of 308 soldiers who will join the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry.
And finally, in another reminder of the rising clout of e-commerce, The Hindu reports that Kerala is planning to start sellling liquor online.

Queen mother

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Congress says Chidambaram's remarks on Kashmir issue personal

Congress says Chidambaram’s remarks on Kashmir issue ‘personal’ http://flip.it/g8enpq

24 crore pumped in to keep Kashmir on the boil

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PM pokes Pakistan

PM Modi Pokes Pakistan; Mentions PoK, Balochistan in Independence Day Speech http://flip.it/wRj5Mz

Vibrant India triggered the passion for photography

Vibrant India triggered the passion for photography

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Stories related to Rio Olympics continue to figure on the front pages of most dailies. The Times of India shows a picture of Lalita Babar, the 27 year old long distance runner from Maharashtra, 1st Indian woman in Olympic track final since P.T Usha in 1984. Another picture is that of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna who are one win away from a mixed doubles tennis bronze medal.
"For India in NSG, China to send main negotiator; Sushma brings up Azhar, Sino-Pak corridor; FS-level mechanism raised" reads a caption in the Indian Express. The Times of India reports that India brought up Beijing's attempts to block its bid for membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group and opposition to UN sanctions on Jaish chief Masood Azhar as foreign minister Sushma Swaraj met her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
Hinduatan Times writes that noting how most Indian parents discourage their children from participating in sports, the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan have issued directions aimed at providing “academic compensation to students inclined towards sporting activities while also prescribing extra classes for students preparing for sports tournaments.
Pioneer reports that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s warning to Pakistan on its atrocities in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and Balochistan has struck just the right chord, with Baloch activists welcoming “the first remarks by any Indian Prime Minister in their support” and urging him to take up the issues of their human rights violation in the U.N. & other international forums.
And finally, Indian music legend A R Rahman will perform at the UN General Assembly in homage to M S Subbulakshmi on India's 70th Independence Day. The Times of India reports that commemorations to mark the legendary Carnatic vocalist's birth centenary also include a photo exhibition at the UN, which will go on till Thursday.

IS conflict: Manbij residents celebrate liberation

IS conflict: Manbij residents celebrate liberation

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The Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi emphasizing on exposing Pakistan's brutalities in Balochistan and Pak occupied Kashmir makes for front page news in almost all papers. "Modi says PoK part of India, asks MEA to contact citizens of PoK to expose Pak" is a Pioneer headline.
"Break logjam soon or we will step in, CJI tells Govt" is the Indian Express headline
"13 bills cleared, monsoon session a win-win"  says a Hindustan Times headline. Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu said the nation has had a good monsoon and a good monsoon session at last. The GST, compulsory afforestation bill and labour bill were among the key bills passed.
There will be no separate Railway Budget from next fiscal, with Finance Ministry agreeing to a proposal to merge it with Union Budget reports The Times of India.
'Centre enhances disability pension to those who retired before 2006 reports the Hindu.
"Government to spend 50,000 rupees on water front development" reports The Financial Express.
High Court ordering CBI inquiry in Bulandshahar gang rape, lifting of ban on diesel SUV's by Supreme Court; Girls being preferred over boys for adoption according to CARA and IIT Madras to study erosion at Puri beach are some of the stories covered by dailies. 

IKEA breaks ground for its first store in India at Hyderabad

IKEA breaks ground for its first store in India at Hyderabad

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The Kashmir situation that was taken up for debate in the Rajya Sabha makes for front page news in most of the major dailies this morning. "Will win valley trust,resolves Rajya Sabha" states the Pioneer. "Modi to discuss Kashmir with all parties tomorrow" leads the Hindu adding, "Rajya Sabha passes resolution asking people to restore peace". "Delhi steps up to Srinagar: Talks with moderates, all party meet" headlines the Indian Express.
Referring to Zakir Naik, the Times of India quotes the cops as saying "Zakir got 60 crore rupees in 3 years from abroad,he then moved entire sum to kin's bank accounts."
On the outgoing RBI governor Raghuram Rajan, Hindustan Times quotes him as saying "attacks on me abominable could have stayed on." While the Financial Express quotes him as saying "was open to extension to finish incomplete work."
"Rashtriya Swaymsevak Sangh (RSS) slams the Vasundhara Raje government in Rajasthan for cow deaths" reports the Indian Express.
" 'Fast friends' vanish as Sharmila refuses to die as a martyr" notes the Pioneer. The paper says that with no place to stay on, Irom ends up in the same hospital.

Rajnath talks tough to Pakistan on Kashmir unrest; all party meet on Friday

Rajnath talks tough to Pakistan on Kashmir unrest; all party meet on Friday

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"Feel pained for Kashmiris" says Modi, reports the Economic Times, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invokes Atal Behari Vajpayee and promises freedom and all help to Kashmiris through a path of Insaniyat/ Kashmiriyat/and Jamhooriyat.
Irom Chanu Sharmila, the Iron lady of Manipur, ended her 16 year old hunger strike, the world's longest, with a dab of honey, and breaks down, reports The Asian Age with the picture at a press conference.
"Salem Steel Plan - rupees 5 crore lifted from train to Chennai" headline the Hindustan Times. The robbery took place through a 2 feet by 1.5 meeter hole drilled on the roof of the train as soiled currency was being transported to RBI.
'Bulandshahar gangrape victims identify kingpin' is a Pioneer headline. The main Accused Salim Bawaria along with Zubair and Sajid have been remanded to 14 days custody says the report.
Yesterday was athlete Dipa Karmakar's 23rd Birthday. her mother remembered her struggles, how she practiced on second hand equipment, how sport's authority of India rejected her due to her flat foot, writes Indian Express on its front page.
And Finally, Film Actress Rekha attending Rajya Sabha for the 1st time in Monsoon session, former Arunancha CM Kalikho pul committing suicide, BSES warning against metal coated Manjha for kite flying and Union Minister Sushma Swaraj helping a Mangaluru couple heading for honeymoon after the lady lost her passport, are some of the others stories in press Lalima with that its back to you.

Irom Sharmila Back In Hospital After Breaking 16-Year Hunger Strike

Irom Sharmila Back In Hospital After Breaking 16-Year Hunger Strike

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Parliament clearing the long delayed Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill makes for front page news in most of the major dailies this morning."Amended GST Bill gets parliament green signal"headlines the Hindu adding, "barring AIADMK, all 443 members present in Lok Sabha vote in favour."Business Line quotes Prime Minister Modi as saying "GST a big win for 'Team India',will end tax terrorism."While the Business Standard quotes him as saying "GST will spare the poor."
On the latest on the Kashmir situation the Mail Today quotes a top national security official as saying "Restraint for citizens, no mercy on terror. "Mufti invokes Atal, asks Prime Minister to talk to Jammu and Kashmir", writes The Asian Age.
Most of the newspapers this morning carry pictures of gymnast Dipa Karmakar performing the Produnova vault to become the first Indian to enter the gymnastics final. "2 Dipa somersaults, 1 giant leap for India", leads The Indian Express.
Referring to the Quetta explosions The Statesmen writes "Taliban bomber kills 70 at Pakistan hospital".
Hindustan Times reports that a new dam will be constructed on Tons river, a tribulatary of the Yamuna, on the Himachal Pradesh-Uttarakhand border to meet nearly two-thirds of Delhi's projected additional demand for water by 2023.
"Over 1 Lakh schools in India have just one teacher" informs the Times of India. The paper writes that  Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh are the worst with 18,000 such schools while Delhi has 13 schools.
The Pioneer in its bottom spread carries the story that India's party capital Goa is to turn party pooper. The paper writes that a bill introduced by Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar seeks to amend excise duty law and seeks fine of upto 10,000 rupees  for drinking in public places including beaches. The bill has also re-designated Feni from a country liquor to a Goa heritage drink at par with scotch and Tequila.
And finally, did you know that smiles originated 30 million years ago. Well, Hindustan Times reports that the smile originated at least 30 million years ago, when old world monkeys and our direct ancestors diverged. A study shows when human and chimp infants are dozing, they sometimes show facial movements that look like smiles. These expressions - spontaneous smiles - are the evolutionary orgin of smiles.

'Love at first visit': When Modi met KCR in Telangana

'Love at first visit': When Modi met KCR in Telangana 

 TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

    The front pages of most important newspapers are replete with stories of opening of Rio Olympics. "Samba, flash and lots of feeling" reads a headline in Asian Age while Hindustan Times says ,"Mixed start to India's campaign". Under the headline, "Peace talk and kiss-cams open spectacular Rio fest", the Indian Express says there was a ramp for the parade of beauties, a glorious pageantry of dancing bikini bodies, some racy runway music, and talk of world peace on everyone's lips. A picture on the front page of the Tribune shows shooter Abhinav Bindra carrying the Indian tricolour as he leads the Indian contingent during the opening ceremony of Rio Olympics.

    Comments by Prime Minister Narendra Modi about cow protection have also featured prominently on the cover pages this morning. "Antisocials by night turn gau rakshaks by day: PM ; Saving Cow A Business Now, I'm Angered" says the Times of India while the Tribune writes, "Must rein in cow vigilantes: PM ; Breaks silence, says anti-social elements wearing mask of ‘gau rakshaks’". "Rs 200 per cow - the rate to let a truck through in Punjab" says the Indian Express.

    The Financial Express reports that PM Narendra Modi has said over 8% growth over the next 30 years will bring the best of the world to India.

    "Now, Sanskrit to give ancient technological edge to IIT grads", under this headline, Hindustan Times writes that students at the Indian Institutes of Technology may soon be studying ancient engineering techniques- such as the one used by the monkey army to build the Ram Setu to Lanka in the Ramayana - written about in Sanskrit texts.

    Flying with kids? Carry a goody bag along! The Times of India reports that parents travelling with small children can bring small gifts for their fellow passengers, as a pre-emptive move to fend off criticism from them

No Off In 16 Years, Hyderabad Sanitation Worker Gets A Pat On Back

No Off In 16 Years, Hyderabad Sanitation Worker Gets A Pat On Back

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS THE HEADLINES :-

Major newspapers this morning have widely covered the story of elevation of Vijay Rupani as Gujarat Chief Minister. "BJP ignores Patel rap, names Rupani Gujarat CM before polls" says the Times of India while the Indian Express writes, "Amit's Shah of Gujarat is loyalist Rupani". "Amit Shah protege Rupani named CM" says the Hindu.
The Assam terror strike also features on the front pages of important dailies. "At least 14 killed in Assam market attack, Bodo militants suspected" writes the Indian Express. "14 dead in Assam terror strike; Attackers arrive in auto, throw grenades, open fire in Kokrajhar; Banned NDFB(S) suspected" reports the Tribune.
"Mindful of country's prestige' - Rajnath Left Pak Early as Hosts were Hostile" - under this headline, the Economic Times says Home Minister Rajnath Singh left Pakistan, where he had gone to attend a SAARC meeting, earlier than scheduled because the host country's establishment was being `hostile' and because the Indian government wasn't going to accept `undiplomatic' treatment.
Off-field controversies continue to hamper India’s Olympic preparations in Rio. Under the headline, "Unfit jersey, no room! Indian players face troubles in Rio" , the Pioneer reports that a day after Indian tennis sensation Leander Paes was disappointed for not being allotted a room in Rio, the men’s hockey team reportedly decided to skip the opening ceremony for want of official kit.
Under the headline, "Poor families find crores in bank, taxman comes calling", Hindustan Times says that Katni, a town in Madhya Pradesh is now abuzz with two poor men’s surreal brush with wealth that they held, but never came to enjoy, adding someone opened bank accounts in their names, and deposited money that was withdrawn through ATMs as mysteriously as it was deposited saying the questionable money trail hints at the role of hawala operators parking black money in the accounts of unsuspecting people and then withdrawing it to make it white.

Hyderabad reignites its glorious startup chapter: here are 10 startups making a splash in the city

Hyderabad reignites its glorious startup chapter: here are 10 startups making a splash in the city 

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    The Lt. Governor being declared the administrative head of the National Capital Territory by the Delhi High Court and the resultant set back to the Kejriwal Government, Home Minister Rajnath Singh seeking strong action against countries backing terrorism at the SAARC Home Ministers Conference in Islamabad and the Government drawing up GST road map to meet April 2017 deadline are some front page stories in papers today.
    PM Modi's patience, FM's skills led to GST success reports the Economic Times.
    "Rajnath Nails it in Pak: No good or bad terrorists" headlines the Hindustan Times and the Times of India writes "In Pak, Rajnath gets back at Nawaz: don't call terrorists martyrs".
    "Jung, not Kejri is Delhi's boss" says the Asian Age while the Mail Today, referring to the AAP's decision to take the case to the Supreme Court writes "Half a dozen legal big wigs to defend AAP".
    The upcoming Rio Games have also been widely reported in papers this morning. The Times of India, in a double page colourful centre spread gives an overview of the Olympics under the title "India@Rio".
    The Economic Times carries a story "A New Member Joins India's Rio team: Desi Cuisine" adding that dishes like veg Pulao, Paneer Masala and Tandoori Chicken are a part of the Olympic Menu. 

Facebook's News Feed to show fewer 'clickbait' headlines

Facebook's News Feed to show fewer 'clickbait' headlines

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    Rajya Sabha nod to GST gets top billing today.
    “One India market in sight as Rajya Sabha clears GST bill” is the Hindustan Times headline. “BJP, Congress come together to push biggest reform since ‘91” writes the Times of India. “G Yes T” is the Indian Express take on parties stepping over divide in a rare political consensus, stating, Jaitley’s handshake with Chidambaram was a moment of reconciliation after years of arguing from different sides of the aisle. “Good Sense Triumphed, but keep tax low” the Pioneer quotes P. Chidambaram, also giving a list of items likely to be cheaper including movie tickets.
    The bridge collapse in Maharastra is covered prominently with photographs. “At least 20 feared dead as floods wash away bridge”, reports the Hindu.
    “Miraculous escape for 300 as jet crash-lands in Dubai” highlights the Times of India, of an Emirates flight from Kerala carrying 226 Indians.
    The Pioneer reports of an alert pilot averting a mid-air collision between two Indigo planes carrying over 225 persons over Dhaka airspace.
    On a more positive note, the Business Standard informs of 30 percent cheaper fares to woo fliers, as lower fuel prices and fewer passengers make airlines cut prices for international destinations.
    Papers also reports widely on the new Motar Vehicles Act getting approved. The Tribune states “Steep penalties for traffic violations soon”. “ dangerous driving’ to cover jumping lights, using phone” attracting fine of 5,000 rupees and above, says the Times of India.
    And finally, as the Olympic fever catches on, the Hindu Business Line notes, UN Secretary General Ban Ki- moon will fly to the host city, to be one of the torch bearers for the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.

Hyderabad civic body to launch public bicycle sharing scheme

Hyderabad civic body to launch public bicycle sharing scheme

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    Most newspapers lead with the much anticipated GST bill being tabled today in Rajya Sabha. The Hindu Business Line dubs it as the "Day of reckoning for GST". On the same story, the Pioneer has the unequivocal headline "GST bill set to get RS nod as most on board".
    Most newspapers have also covered Sonia Gandhi's roadshow in Varanasi yesterday. The Hindustan Times has published a picture of her with people thronging in the backdrop under the caption "Sonia takes campaign to Modi turf".
    "Mamata may opt for "Bango" is the Tribune headline. The paper reports that the West Bengal government has taken up a proposal to rename the state as "Bengal" in English and "Bango" or "Bangla" in Bengali.
    "Trial and error: High-speed Talgo train reaches Mumbai 3 hours late" reports the Business Standard about the third trial run of the much-hyped Talgo train on the Delhi-Mumbai Rajdhani Express route. The paper adds that the delay in timing was due to heavy rains and point failure at Mathura.
    The Asian Age reports that "Hackers now demand ransom in Bitcoins". The paper adds that a Delhi based diagnostic centre recently approached CBI sleuths after their data was hacked into by a malicious computer program called "Ransomware". The hackers demanded to be paid in "bitcoins".
    And finally, some good news for handloom lovers ahead of the National Handloom Day. You can now "order your Kaancheepuram sarees online from weavers", reports the Hindu. 13 e-commerce entities have partnered with the government to market handloom products from specific handloom clusters across the country. 

Modi won’t come with cash bags during his maiden visit to Telangana

Modi won’t come with cash bags during his maiden visit to Telangana

NEWSPAPERS  HEADLINES

    The resignation of Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel dominates the front pages. The Tribune writes "Gujarat CM quits, cites 75 year BJP bar on posts". Attributing different reasons for her resignation, The Times of India reports "Dalit fire, Patel ire and land mire force Gujarat's Big Ben to retire". On the possible successor, the Pioneer observes "Vijay Rupani possible front runner for CM's post".
    Anti doping agency NADA's verdict on wrestler Narsingh Yadav who tested positive for banned drugs is prominently noticed on the front pages. "Narsingh cleared by NADA panel but Rio some distance away" reports the Indian Express. The Times of India quotes the anti doping panel as saying "Narsingh was victim of sabotage by rival".
    All the papers take note of the expulsion of AIADMK Rajya Sabha MP Sasikala Pushpa from the party following reports that she had allegedly slapped a DMK MP. The Asian Age observes, "Jaya sacks her Rajya Sabha MP over slap incident : Sasikala says her life's in danger".
    The Supreme Court's refusal to take up a plea challenging the exoneration of BJP President Amit Shah by subordinate courts in the Sohrabuddin fake encounter case gets traction in the press. The Statesman says "Clean chit to Amit upheld".
    On the Bulandshahr gangrape case, the Pioneer reports “Bulandshahr brutes still at large; three arrested suspects sent to 14-day judicial custody”.
    The pitiable condition of about 10,000 Indian workers in left stranded and starving in Saudi Arabia by bankrupt Saudi companies ,is widely noticed in the press. The Indian Express highlights External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's assurance to Parliament and quotes her as saying "Will bring Indians back from Saudi Arabia, wont let any go hungry".
    And finally, a thrilling way to get married. The Times of India carries a picture of a couple dressed in traditional Maharashtrian attire hanging from a rope-way as they performed marriage rituals. The papers writes "Hanging from 250 feet deep valley, Maharashtra couple take the plunge"

Sree Sreenivasan ( @sree ) Named Chief Digital Officer of New York City

Sree Sreenivasan Named Chief Digital Officer of New York City

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

    The brutal highway horror in Bulandshahar is the top story in most of the newspapers this morning. “UP cops given 24 hours to nab rapists of Bulandshahar” leads Hindustan Times. “3 of 20 suspects held, SSP, SP suspended says the Pioneer.
    Most of the newspapers this morning carry pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging off “Run for Rio” at the Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on their front pages.
    Referring to the Indian workers laid off in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Hindustan Times writes “India may airlift 10,000 workers stuck in Saudi”. “Retrenched Indians to come back home” says the Hindu.
    Writing on Una case the Tribune says “Gujarat Dalits won’t lift carcasses, want fire arms”. “Una protester succumbs, stokes Dalits’ agitation states the Pioneer. The paper writes that the Dalit leaders are to hold the Padyatra from Ahmedabad to Una from August 5th to 15th.
    “Body to look into complaints against judges of Supreme Court, all High Courts?” headlines the Times of India, adding “Government readies plan despite Chief Justice of India’s opposition”.
    On the Prime Minister’s Man-ki-Baat on All India Radio the Asian Age writes “Modi advice : Use more tech to solve problems.
    The Pioneer in its bottom spread carries a heart warming story of how Safdarjung hospital in Delhi with the help of an NGO is gifting toddlers their voice. The hospital is conducting cochlear implant surgery absolutely free for underprivileged patients.
    And finally,The Tribune reports that a 42 year old US skydiver Luke Aikins  with more than 18,000 jumps made history when he became the first person to leap without a parachute after a 2 minute free fall from a height of 25,000 feet. 

 

India says to bring back workers facing "food crisis" in Saudi

India says to bring back workers facing "food crisis" in Saudi

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS THE HEADLINES :-

    Stories related to floods in parts of India abound on the cover pages of important newspapers. "85 dead, 68 lakh displaced as rains pound north & east" writes the Hindu, adding that in Assam, close to 80 per cent of the Kaziranga National Park, home to the one-horned rhinoceros, lay submerged.

    Hindustan Times reports that External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj asked the Indian embassy in Riyadh to provide free ration to more than 800 nationals starving for the past three days in Saudi Arabia after losing their jobs.

    Mail Today writes under the headline, "Women pilots fly high in Air India" that women pilots flying Air India planes will no longer be  rare sight as the national carrier is on a recruitment spree, training more women to fly than ever before.

    The Pioneer reports that Peepli Live co-director Mahmood Farooqui has been convicted of raping a 30-year old American researcher last year.

    Under the headline, "Diabetes test at your doorstep",  the Times of India reports that in an ambitious bid for early detection of cancer, heart disorders and other non-communicable diseases, the government is set to roll out door-to-door screening in 100 districts, with plans to include more districts later.

    Hindustan Times writes that Parent-teacher meetings were held across 1,000 government schools in Delhi on Saturday and for many of them, it was their first experience of an interaction that is routine in most educational institutions.

    Hindustan Times, under the caption "After 20 yrs and pocket internet, cyber cafes consigned to oblivion", says that with smartphone internet becoming popular, as this year in India marks 20 years of the advent of cyber cafes that symbolised India’s nascent internet revolution and introduced a generation to the World Wide Web, their numbers have dwindled from 200,000 in 2005 to 72,000 now.