'Huge cause for worry' as COVID-19 situation in country is going from 'bad to worse', warns Health Ministry

'Huge cause for worry' as COVID-19 situation in country is going from 'bad to worse', warns Health Ministry

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Most of the papers have not issued print edition today, owning to the Holi celebrations yesterday. However their have been some e-editions of the papers.

"Jaishankar meets Iranian counterpart; discusses bilateral cooperation", is a Tribune headline.  External Affairs Minister arrives at Tajik capital to attend the 9th Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process ministerial conference says the report.

"PM Modi's Puducherry visit: Drones, UAVs banned to tighten security", says a Hindustan Times headline.

"Waze case: NIA now fishes out Aurangabad car number plate from Mithi", is the headline in The Times of India. Vehicles and number plates appear to be inextricably intertwined with the case of explosives found near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's residence and the subsequent murder of businessman Mansukh Hiran.

"Retail loans set to become largest segment for Indian banking industry" says The Business Standard.

Another story in the paper says "IMD predicts intense wet spell in northeastern states, issues orange ".

Mukul Roy Clip On Influencing Poll Body A BJP Insider Job: Trinamool

 Mukul Roy Clip On Influencing Poll Body A BJP Insider Job: Trinamool

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Many newspapers lead with the statement of Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut in the Party's mouthpiece 'Saamana'.

Quoting Sanjay Raut's statement that Anil Deshmukh got the Home Minister's post by accident, The Asian Age writes, Raut article hints Shive Sena - NCP ties are souring". While The Tribune states "Retd judge to investigate ex-police chief's charges against Deshmukh".

The Times of India writes, "Buzz of Pawar - Shah meet adds spice to Maha Saga".

Reporting on the Mansukh Hiren's murder case The Asian Age reports, "Waze Case: NIA recovers Laptop, CCTV" Investigative agency recovers articles from Mithi River in Bandra".

With the worrisome surge in the COVID-19 cases "Active covid cases cross half a million". Maharashtra plans lockdown amid record case spike" are some of the leads in the Hindustan Times.

Biggest weekly jump in Covid cases till date, deaths up 51 per cent writes The Times of India.

Quoting Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi, in his Mann ki Baat Radio address yesterday, Modernisation need of hour in Agri sector writes The Statesman.

Finally, reporting on the changes in the job profile during COVID-19, "Freelance profile find more takers" reports The Financial Express.

Mumbai Reports 6,923 Covid Cases In Highest Ever One-Day Spike

 Mumbai Reports 6,923 Covid Cases In Highest Ever One-Day Spike

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina signing key bilateral  pacts is the story that dominates headlines this morning. "Modi holds talks with Hasina; Two sides sign 5 MoUs", writes The Statesman. The Pioneer quoting Modi writes "Meeting with Hasina productive".

"TMC-BJP khela begins, 80 per cent vote in Bengal Phase-I, 77 per cent in Assam", reports The Indian Express.

"Day after threat to shoot protesters in the head, Myanmar junta kills 114", informs The Times of India.

"Biden invites 40 world leaders for climate talks", observes Hindustan Times adding "Modi, Xi, Putin among invitees".

"Trials begin for Serum Institute of India's (SII's) new jab Covovax, to hit market by September", states The Pioneer.

"President Kovind stable, shifted to AIIMS for heart surgery", informs The Asian Age.

On the India-England ODI series, The Tribune writes "India vs England in series decider tonight".

The Financial Express quoting India at United Nations writes "Supplied more shots globally than vaccinated own people". 

Mamata Banerjee Urged Trinamool Defector To Return In Leaked Call: BJP

 Mamata Banerjee Urged Trinamool Defector To Return In Leaked Call: BJP

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The papers have widely noticed PM's visit to Bangladesh, his first to any country after the pandemic along with assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam gaining prominent coverage in the press.

Hindustan Times reports, "On historic visit, PM recalls his struggle for Bangladesh." The Asian Age quotes the Prime Minister in its headline, "Went to jail for doing satyagrah for Bangladesh's freedom." The Pioneer notes, "PM boards Air India One first time to fly to Dhaka."

Hindustan Times headlines, "Battle for the east kicks off in first phase of voting today." The Tribune says, "Phase 1: West Bengal, Assam vote today, 455 in fray."

With a surge in Covid cases in the country, The Tribune informs, "Daily cases near 60 thousand, government plans to widen Covid vaccination drive." The Pioneer headlines, "Centre rushes Covid teams to Chandigarh, Chattisgarh."

And finally, with a record 48 team entries and a clutch of the country's top riders in the fray, Chennai is going to have a Motorcyle Endurance Race on Sunday, informs The Hindu.

Maharashtra to Impose Night Curfew from March 28

 Maharashtra to Impose Night Curfew from March 28

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All the dailies lead with the headline of alarming rise in Covid cases in the country. "Cases to peak in mid-April,Jab for all the only solution" writes The Pioneer.

"RBI stays with forecast,says surge won't impact growth" reports The Indian Express.

The Asian Age quotes the Supreme Court batting for female officers in Army saying " Army criteria for permanent commission to women officers is 'discriminatory'."

With housing sales in NCR and other cities up 29 percent surpassing pre-covid levels, The Economic Times notes "Top Seven cities join House party as sales rebound."

A move aimed at allaying fears of bankers going slow on lending, Hindustan Times reports about the government considering having the CBI look into some extra-ordinary bank frauds.

And Finally, The Tribune mentions about the successful implementation of 'Har Haath ko kaam' initiative by the prison department to cultivate the spirit of co-ownership under the headline "Sharing profit of goodssold with jail inmates." 

100 CBI Searches Today Across 11 States In Bank Fraud Cases

 100 CBI Searches Today Across 11 States In Bank Fraud Cases

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A spike in Covid-19 infections is one of the stories that finds prominent mention in most of the dailes this morning. "Stop mass gatherings Centre to states, Union Territories" leads The Statesman. "Double mutant variant found, no link with surge" reports The Indian Express.

"Justice N V Ramana set to take over as 48th Chief Justice of India" informs The Hindu. The  paper says Chief Justice Bobde makes formal recommendation to government.

"Prime Minister going to Bangladesh on Friday for 1971 celebrations" informs The Asian Age.

"Bengal Chief Minister will be a son of the soil, says Prime Minister Modi" notes Hindustan Times.

"Rajya Sabha approves Delhi Government bill amid opposition walkout" writes The Times of India adding "83-45 vote establishes primacy of Lieutenant Govrnor."

And finally, That hot chai will burn a hole in your pocket!. Well, Business Line writes that whether or not that hot cuppa tea scalds your lips, it will surely burn a hole in your pocket as the beverage's prices are set to remain high with the drop in Assam's production.

C-Voter: TMC to Obtain Majority; UPA to Fall Just Short in Assam

 C-Voter: TMC to Obtain Majority; UPA to Fall Just Short in Assam

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Most newspapers today lead with the Union Government's announcement allowing more people to take the Covid jab from April 1st. "Vaccines for all above 45", is the lead in the Hindustan Times.

The newspaper also headlines, "Delhi cases cross 1,100; DDMA bars public gathering on Holi", while another headline reads, "Careless clamour at Chandni Chowk market."

Listing out the Key Amendments to the Finance Bill 2021, The Business Standard headline reads, "Finance Bill gives relief on digital tax, PF threshold.

In some relief to borrowers and recognising the sufference caused due to Covid-19 lockdown, "Refund penal interest on EMIs, SC directs lenders." writes The Hindu.

The Pioneer mentions the launch of an electric scooter "Hope". "IIT Delhi's HOPE has running cost of 20 paise per kilometre."

And finally, The Times of India takes note of the event, 'Ek Sham Shaheedon K Naam', held yesterday at Delhi's Connaught Place Central Park, leaving the crowds entralled.

Centre releases fresh COVID-19 guidelines, asks states to impose local restrictions as per situation

 Centre releases fresh COVID-19 guidelines, asks states to impose local restrictions as per situation

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Covishield 2nd shot after 6 to 8 week gap. Government revises guidelines; Covid daily cases surge to 46,951; 888 in Delhi, reports The Asian Age.

Parliament passes Insurance Amendment Bill; FDI cap now hiked to 74 per cent, reports The Statesman on its front page.

"Delhi reduces age bar in major liquor reform", is the headline in Hindustan Times.  The Indian Express notes, "Delhi rewrites liquor policy, cuts legal drinking age from 25 to 21".  Government to exit liquor business, writes The Times of India.

And finally, Dhanush, Manoj Bajpayee, Kanagana bag top honours at the 67th National Film Awards is one of the top headlines in The Hindu.

Delhi Cuts Drinking Age To 21, Announces Excise Reforms For More Revenue

 Delhi Cuts Drinking Age To 21, Announces Excise Reforms For More Revenue

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As the active cases are rising again rapidly, a front page top headline in Hindustan Times writes "Fresh surge takes active Covid cases past Three lakh forty five thousand."

As Haryana fixes two mega inoculation days a week and Delhi extends timings to administer more jabs, The Economic Times reports "Six States set daily target of up to One Lakh Shots."

Another headline in the same paper quotes the Finance Minister saying "Indicators reflect India's revival."

Ex-Mumbai top cop's allegations against Home minister of Maharashtra has been extensively covered by all the dailies today. The Indian Express notes,"Pawar sidesteps letter fall-out: Let CM decide, suggest probe by Julio Ribeiro." The Asian Age writes "Pawar hints top mantri in Maharashtra may be forced to go."

The Times of India covers the manifesto released by the BJP in West Bengal on its front page under the headline "BJP's Bengal vow: CAA on Day One, Ten thousand rupees per year for refugee families." The paper adds, "Free education for girls and thirty three percent quota for women in jobs."

And Finally, "Strategic Spiti road to reopen two months earlier" as it is crucial from defence point of view, writes The Tribune.

"Anil Deshmukh Won't Resign": NCP's Jayant Patil On Corruption Allegation

 "Anil Deshmukh Won't Resign": NCP's Jayant Patil On Corruption Allegation

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Most newspapers today lead with Maharashtra extortion racket run by suspended Mumbai Police cop Sachin Waze.

Maharashtra Home Minister asked Waze for 100 crore rupees per month, alleges former Mumbai Police Commissioner, reports Pioneer.

Quoting allegations of former Mumbai Police Commissioner Parambir Singh,  The Statesman reports Maharashtra Home Minister asked cops to collect 100 crore rupees per month.

Taking note of the talks held between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of Defence General Lloyd James Austin, "India, United States resolve to intensify defence cooperation" informs The Hindu.

The Asian Age has a picture of the triumphant Team India posing with the trophy after winning the Twenty20 series against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

And finally in some good news for conservationists, The Indian Express states "70 years after big cat's extinction, India prepares to welcome cheetahs from Africa".

Param Bir Singh, Sacked Mumbai Top Cop, Accuses Maharashtra Home Minister Of Corruption

 Param Bir Singh, Sacked Mumbai Top Cop, Accuses Maharashtra Home Minister Of Corruption

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES.

As Covid cases soar to four- month high, "Punjab shuts schools and colleges. Exams postponed;  says The Tribune. While The Hindu observes,"Maharashtra cuts office attendance."

A front page headline in The Economic Times quotes the Health Minister saying "Covid 19 vaccination won't be included under universal immunisation programme. India won't innoculate all against Coronavirus."

"Minimum airfare raised by five percent on ATF price rise "has been reported by all the dailies today.

"Boosting 'Make in India' intiative Desi firm to make four thousand nine hundred sixty anti-tank guided missiles" writes The Pioneer.

The Statesman notes "Government plans to monetise Railways assets, rules out privatisation."

"What's App privacy policy violates IT rules" quotes the Centre to the High Court, urging to restrain its implementation, reports The Indian Express.

In a first in South and South-East Asia "AIIMS set to start virtual autopsy, no cuts needed" reports The Times of India.

And Finally ...In another first ,The Indian Air Force is all set to assign "A woman pilot to join MiG-29 squadron after Bison, Sukhoi,Rafale" notes the Hindustan Times.

"Don't Want Duryodhan, Dushasana": Mamata Banerjee's Latest Against BJP

 "Don't Want Duryodhan, Dushasana": Mamata Banerjee's Latest Against BJP

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Papers have largely focused on Bengal being the next hotbed of politics as it gears up for assembly elections while dailies have also covered the Vehicle Scrappage Policy announced by the government.

The Pioneer headlines, "Game over for Didi, says Modi" while a counter headline next to it quotes Mamta Banerjee, "Bengal will bring real poriborton in Delhi." The Asian Age reports, "Modi tears into Mamata for 'encouraging' Maoist terror."

"Vehicle scrappage policy announced, benefits listed" writes The Pioneer while The Tribune headlines, "No toll booths, GPS-based collection in year, says Gadkari".

Hindustan Times quotes Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal in its top headline, "Can vaccinate all of Delhi in 3 months."

In a major development Supreme Court directs all courts to refrain from "paternalistic and misogynistic attitudes" that are at times reflected in judicial orders. Hindustan Times headline says, "No place for misogyny in court: SC lays down law".

And finally, As Indian courts deliberate on the issue of same sex marriage, The Times of India writes, "This battle is not just about a religious ceremony, it's for civil and legal rights." while a counter piece says, "Marriage is not a private affair between two individuals. It is a social institution."

23,179 New Coronavirus Cases, 84 Deaths In Maharashtra In 24 Hours

 23,179 New Coronavirus Cases, 84 Deaths In Maharashtra In 24 Hours

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The Hindu leads with the Centre's assurance that vaccines to foreign countries will not be at the expense of Indians.

Punjab surpasses Kerala in daily cases; next only to Maharashtra reports The Tribune.

Lack of Covid norms at Kumbh raises 'superspreader event' fear writes Hindustan Times.

Domestic airfares up 10-20% as 'vaxication' picks up writes The Hindu Businessline.

Moderna announces start of dosing in vaccine trials for children aged between 6 months, 12 years reports Hindustan Times.

China makes it mandatory for people coming from India and 19 other countries to get Chinese made Covid vaccines to enter China, reports The Pioneer.

The top headline in The Indian Express reads, "8 ministries list assets for monetisation: from stations to telecom towers, pipelines to roads."

Bank strike ends; stir may intensify, headlines The Asian Age. 

Qouting the World Air Quality report, The Times of India headlines, "Delhi still world's most polluted capital."

Not All Banks Will Be Privatised: Finance Minister Amid Employees' Strike

 Not All Banks Will Be Privatised: Finance Minister Amid Employees' Strike

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In view of the spike in cases "Modi to meet all CMs again amid rise in Covid infections, writes The Hindustan Times.

Quoting the Union Health Minister, The Hindu writes, "Laxity in Covid-19 protocols is fuelling cases".

While The Financial Express under the capition 'Red Flags', writes, "Inflation, Covid raise fresh growth concerns".

Terming it as the rarest of rare case, awards death penalty, "Batla House encounter: 13 years on, court gives death penality to Ariz". informs The Statesman.

With the Centre introducing a Bill in the Lok Sabha that seeks to define powers of the Lieutenant Governor, "Delhi Govt. means 'LG', says Bill". NCT of Delhi Bill gives proper intrpretation of SC ruling, writes The Pioneer.

Maharashtra Records 16,620 Covid Cases, Highest Single-Day Rise This Year

 Maharashtra Records 16,620 Covid Cases, Highest Single-Day Rise This Year

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With 1.26 million doses of vaccines being administered on average every day,  Hindustan Times headline writes,"India's inoculation drive now second largest in world ."

As the number of corona virus infections crosses the twelve crore mark globally, a front page headline in The Asian Age says" With twenty five thousand three hundred twenty new cases India has biggest one day Covid spike this year."

"In a first meeting after article 370 and Pulwama attack India pakistan Indus talks on March 23rd,24th" reports The Tribune.

"Centre likely to allow residents to fill their National Population Register details online" cites The Hindu.

The Economic Times reports" Government looking to divest share in four airport operators" as approval process for Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad airport begins.

Mumbai Cop Arrested Over Alleged Role In Ambani Security Scare Case

 Mumbai Cop Arrested Over Alleged Role In Ambani Security Scare Case

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) telling the airport authority and airline operators to ensure Covid protocol compliance is one of the stories that finds prominent mention in the dailies this morning. The Tribune quoting DGCA writes "Drop flyers flouting Covid norms".

"Hyderabad firm to produce jabs with US funding" leads Hindustan Times. "Covishield's side-effect review next week" informs the Pioneer.

On the March 10 Nandigram incident in which Mamata was injured, The Indian Express quoting Election Commission observers says "No proof of planned attack against CM, no OK sought for event".

"Yashwant Sinha joins Trinamool ahead of election" observes Hindustan Times.

"Infantry battalions get US Sig Sauer guns" reports The Asian Age.

The box office is back in business and Bollywood has plenty to offer. Well, Financial Express reports that with easing of restrictions, film industry ready for theatres with a string of new releases.

Steep rise in active COVID-19 cases recorded across India

 Steep rise in active COVID-19 cases recorded across India

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The dailies have covered the news on the steady rise in Covid cases worrying the centre."At 22 thousand,daily cases hit 3-month high" writes The Tribune.While The Indian Express headlines says, "Maharashtra red flag up,Nagpur first city to see second lockdown;Centre sends to surge states."

 As Prime Minister attends the first ever summit of leaders of grouping today ,The Asian Age observes" Among the most significant deleverables PM, Biden to boost vaccine at Quad."

The Pioneer quotes the government saying" Covishield to cost less than 200 rupees in private hospitals."

"NITI Aayog submits first list of 12 PSUs for privatisation" notes Business Standard.

The Times of India headlines reports "Maths , Physics not a must for engineering "as the All India Council for Technical Education has madethe two subjects optional at class 12th level to get admissions in BE and Btech courses from 2021-22,

Hindustan Times reports of a first ever sale by a major auction house that does not exist in physical form.

India's Daily Covid Cases Hit Two-Month High Of 22,854

 India's Daily Covid Cases Hit Two-Month High Of 22,854

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The upcoming first Quad leader's summit on Friday is one of the stories that dominates newspapers this morning, "Quad summit tomorrow: US warns of China's 'impunity' if not checked" writes The Asian Age. The paper quoting a US commander says "PLA yet to quit some LAC areas".

"Government changes rules to firewall telecom infra from China threat" notes the Times of India.

"Cabinet paves way for raising FDI limit in insurance sector to 74 per cent" leads The Indian Express.

"Garhwal MP Tirath Singh Rawat sworn in as Uttarakhand CM" informs the Pioneer.

"Haryana government defeats no-trust vote" reports the Hindu adding "MLAs vote along party lines to defeat Congress motion by 55 votes to 32."

"PC Chacko resigns from party" observes The Statesman. The paper quotes him as saying "No democracy left in Congress".

Referring to the 2021 class of young Global Leaders who are the worlds most promissing 112 tomorrow's leaders, Finacial Express reports that Deepika Padukone joins World Economic Forum's (WEF's) new young Global Leaders list.

West Bengal Assembly polls: Mamata Banerjee pushed in Nandigram, injures foot

 West Bengal Assembly polls: Mamata Banerjee pushed in Nandigram, injures foot

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All the newspapers today have the headlines on the Uttarakhand Chief Minister stepping down. The Tribune writes,"Promised 'big'responsibility at centre, legislative party meet today to pick a new face."

Medical journal Lancet has confirmed "Desi Covaxin safe with no serious side effects" reports The Pioneer.

Violations in proper wearing of masks prompts a Delhi High Court judge to issue a fresh guideline. The Hindu writes "Wear masks properly or get off plane."

The Times of India on its frontpage observes, "UAE debuts in Top 10 corporate tax havens."

The Delhi Government budget presentation hogs the limelight in the dailies today. "Big push to health in Capital's budget" notes Hindustan Times. The paper adds "Delhi set to increase vaccination capacity; Education remains key thrust area in outlay of finances."

And Finally, An Asian Age headline quotes the Deputy CM of Delhi saying "Delhi will bid for 2048 Olympic Games."

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Resigns, Says "Go To Delhi To Find Out Why"

 Uttarakhand Chief Minister Resigns, Says "Go To Delhi To Find Out Why"

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Papers have noticed the ongoing sittings in Parliament along with other stories.

"Repeated disruptions as Opposition corners government over fuel price hike," writes The Tribune while The Statesman headlines, "Budget session may be cut short for Assembly polls."

Dailies have also noticed the dip in the national capital's per capita income. Hindustan Times says, "Delhi's per capita income goes down to 3.54 lakh rupees."

Bengal elections are also prominently noticed by the Press. Hindustan Times reports, "Stage is set for a fierce battle in TMC bastion," while The Pioneer notes, "All booths in Bengal phase-I polls 'sensitive'."

"Batla House shootout: Cop's killer convicted" reports The Pioneer.

And Finally, a day after International Women's Day, The Times of India has noticed a number of stories related to women.

Writing about 60 year old Madhuri Mishra, it says "For 30 years, she walked 8 km a day to vaccinate kids in remote areas".

A story about Surekha, India's first woman loco pilot. "Wasn't easy but first woman loco pilot stayed on track."

Women farmers say "It's time that we are also given farmer tag".

SC Seeks States' Response on Quota to Specific Class

 SC Seeks States' Response on Quota to Specific Class

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Marking the International  Women's Day,  The Business Standard leads with, "Share of women in boardrooms up for 8th year in a row.

Rising daily cases in Delhi worrying; 6 states on watch, Alert on laxity over Covid norms, reports the Asian Age.

In a bid to make more people eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in the 45-59 age group, quoting the Health Minister, The Economic Times reports, "Comorbidity list may be revised".

With the country all set to launch satellite, "India to get eyes in sky for real-time border info" "Earth observation satellite GISAT-1 to be launched on March 28" writes The Pioneer.

And finally, The Times of India under the caption 'A Riot of colours has a beautiful picture of tulip bulbs that have come up in Delhi's several parks and roundabouts.

Modi mocks Mamata, claims she is headed for a ‘big fall’ in Nandigram

 Modi mocks Mamata, claims she is headed for a ‘big fall’ in Nandigram

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the country's top military leadership on the concluding day of the Combined Commanders Conference at Kevadia in Gujarat is one of the stories that finds prominent mention in the dailies this morning. "PM says need to make army a 'future force'" leads Hindustan Times. "Adopt world-class systems PM exhorts defence forces" says the Pioneer.

Referring to the battle for Bengal, the Asian Age headlines "BJP fields Suvendu to take on Mamata in Nandigram".

"Apex Court to start hybrid-physical hearings from 15 March" informs the Statesman.

"US Defence Secretary to visit India later this month" notes the Tribune.

"Series done and dusted, Team India make it to Lord's final" states the Indian Express.

And finally, to make driving safe, "Airbags mandated for front passenger seat" reports the Business Line. Rule to apply on all new models from April 1, existing ones from August 31 ". 

Gold racket accused claims Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan involved in foreign currency smuggling: Customs chief tells HC

Gold racket accused claims Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan involved in foreign currency smuggling: Customs chief tells HC

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Under the headline, "Widen network, say experts as India aims to boost drive", Hindustan Times reports that the government is planning to more than double the number of corornavirus vaccination centres.

Nearly 2 crore Covid vaccine doses administered, 21 lakh to elderly, writes The Times of India.

The Asian Age writes "Incentive schemes may boost India's manufacturing : Modi". The paper writes the production linked incentive schemes is expected to result in increasing the production by about 520 billion dollars in the next five years.

The Indian Express reports that 2 years after maneater Avni was killed, her cub, now an adult tigress, walks out into the wild.

"Misleading": Centre On Report That Downgraded India To "Partly Free"

 "Misleading": Centre On Report That Downgraded India To "Partly Free"

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Setting stage for Prime Minister's visit to mark the 50th year of 1971 a front page headline in The Indian express writes, "Delhi reaches out to Dhaka for ties beyond 'strategic partnership'."

The Pioneer on its front page reports "Covid resurgence: Cases soar to eight weeks high. "The paper adds "A study says UK strain more contagious."

With Niti Aayog likely to put out first short list early next month, a Business Standard headline says, "Privtisation may kick off with profit-making PSUs."

"IISc in top hundred list in natural sciences category" of the QS World University Rankings in 2021, writes The Hindu. With regard to subject rankings, two new entrants in Top hundred list are JNU's Anthropology and OP Jindal's law programme.

Calling for strengthening partnership with India The Economic Times quotes the President of the United States saying ,"US seeks stronger india ties to counter China."

The first-of-its-kind community radio station in North Kashmir launched by the Army to serve as a platform to spread awareness about drug abuse and other social causes notes The Tribune.

And Finally ....According to a central government ranking,"Bengaluru is India's most liveable major city, with Pune and Ahmedabad coming next" writes The Hindustan Times. The Times of India observes, "Delhi eases into 13th slot ,scores big on job opportunities."

India went from ‘free’ to ‘partly free’ in 2020: Freedom House

 India went from ‘free’ to ‘partly free’ in 2020: Freedom House

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Interim final-phase data is in:  Bharat Biotech's Covid shot is 81% effective, headlines The Indian Express.

Covaxin efficacy 81%, can fight mutants, writes The Tribune.

Covaxin works against UK variant, reports The Asian Age.

People can get vaccine 24/7 as drive scaled up, reports Hindustan Times.

The Hindu quotes a study as revealing that anitibodies against Coronavirus appear significantly only 14 days after a vaccine injection, and in people already infected - in 7 days.

Ahead of Tamil Nadu elections, Sasikala says she will 'stay away from politics', reads Hindustan Times headline.  The Pioneer refers to this as Sasikala's dramatic pledge.

Sashastra Seema Bal to raise 12 more battalions, headlines The Pioneer. This means, more than 13,000 personnel over the next 4 years, writes the paper. The Statesman reports that this is to fortify Nepal, Bhutan bordrs, tri-junction area.

And finally, The Times of India, quoting the UN reports that 38 protesters have been killed by Myanmar security forces.

Covaxin Phase 3 Results Show 81% Clinical Efficacy: Bharat Biotech

 Covaxin Phase 3 Results Show 81% Clinical Efficacy: Bharat Biotech

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The ongoing drive to give Corona Virus vaccines to the most vulnerable sections of the general public is one of the stories that find prominent mention in most of the dailies this morning. "All private hospitals allowed to offer jab" leads the Tribune.  "Delhi to cover 2.1 million in 2nd leg of vaccinations" reports the Hindustan Times."

"BJP goes full throttle in Bengal" informs the Pioneer. The paper writes that "Modi to address 20 rallies, first on Mar 7; BJP plans over 800 rallies". 

"BJP sweeps Gujarat local bodies, Congress loses even bastions" states the Indian Express.

"Congress stays quiet over 'dissent' in the party" informs the Asian Age.

 "India accuses Pakistan of giving pensions to terrorists" reports the Statesman.

"25 Rupees hike in LPG, total rise 125 Rupees in past 24 days" says the Times of India.

And finally, "Spectrum auction fetches government 78 thousand crore rupees" reports the Economic Times.a

10 Hyderabad billionaires on Hurun Global Rich List 2021

 10 Hyderabad billionaires on Hurun Global Rich List 2021

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All papers have widely covered the start of phase 2 of the Covid vaccination drive with the PM getting the first jab, apart from other stories.

Hindustan Times notes, "Over 5 million sign up on Day 1 as vaccine drive enters Phase 2," adding, "Modi begins next leg with Covaxin shot, urges others to get vaccinated." while The Indian Express headlines, "Phase 2, Day 1: 1.46 lakh from priority groups get first shot, 25 lakh register."

In another major story, dailies have widely noticed former French President, Nicolas Sarkozy being sentenced in a graft case. The Asian Age writes, "Sarkozy sent to 1-year jail for corruption."

The Hindu Business Line writes, "Rs 1.13 lakh crore GST mop-up in Feb points to 'stable recovery'.

And finally, get prepared for a blazing summer sun this year as many dailies have reported the weather department's prediction. The Times of India quotes the IMD in its headline, "Scorching summer looming for north India." The Pioneer writes, "North and east India to be hotter till May, says IMD."

Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till 31 March, asks authorities to strictly enforce Covid-19 norms

 Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till 31 March, asks authorities to strictly enforce Covid-19 norms

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The next phase of the vaccination drive hike inPetrol and diesel prices and the Jammu meet of Congress dissenters are some ofthe prominent stories noticed by the Press today.

"Vaccine at Rupees 250 per dose in privatehospitals," writes The SundayTribune, while The SundayPioneer reports on the rising number of cases in some states, theheadline quoting the Centre says, "Enforce Covid appropriatebehaviour" adding "States, UTs told to deal firmly withviolations."

"Petrol got 4.87 rupees per litre dearer in onemonth, diesel 4.99 rupees" headlines Hindustan Times.

Papers have widely noticed the concerns of the groupof 23 Congress dissenters who met in Jammu. The Sunday Pioneer writes, "Congress getting weak, ruesG-23" while The Hindu reports,"Congress rift widens with 'G-23' Jammu meet.

The HinduBusiness Line has noticed thePM's remarks on the inauguration of the India Toy Fair. The headline reads,"Make toys that are good for ecology, psychology."

Finally, adding another feather to its cap, ISROis all set for its first mission in 2021. The Sunday Tribune writes, "ISRO launches Brazilian satellitetoday."