Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Lok Sabha election tracker LIVE: EC bans Azam Khan and Maneka Gandhi from campaigning for 72 hours and 48 hours respectively

Lok Sabha election tracker LIVE: EC bans Azam Khan and Maneka Gandhi from campaigning for 72 hours and 48 hours respectively

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:
"Opposition raises doubts over EVMs, seeks paper trail" is the lead in the Hindustan Times. "Opposition to move Supreme Court again for 50 per cent paper trail verification" headlines The Hindu.
'BJP to get thrice the seats Congress will win' the Asian Age quotes Prime Minister Modi in its lead.
"At 670 crore rupees, BSP has biggest bank balance among parties" notes the Times of India.
"Won't let Jammu and Kashmir dynasties divide India" The Pioneer quotes the PM, while The Hindu cites National Conference and PDP asking "Why did BJP back Muftis?"
"Pak hopes for talks, post polls; PM says, crushed its nuclear threat" the Indian Express reports on Mr. Modi's rallies in Kathua and Aligarh.
"Kejriwal hints at softening terms for pact with Congress" observes the Times of India.
Economic news also gets prominent coverage.
"Crucial Monday: Jet management to push lenders for interim funds" states the Hindu Business Line. "US Company, London Firm Backing Goyal's Bid to Reboard Jet" notes the Economic Times in its lead story.
"Tax Department may pitch for lower target in Budget;  CBDT feels 30 per cent growth in income-tax not feasible" writes the Business Standard.
The Financial Express notes "344 infrastructure projects show cost overruns of 3.16 lakh crore rupees".
And finally, "Discounts planned for consumers who seek bills at shops" reports the Hindustan Times, of cash incentives planned by the Union Government, as part of attempts to expand the GST base and increase compliance.

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