Heat wave kills 111 in AP, Telangana, in 42 days

Heat wave kills 111 in AP, Telangana, in 42 days

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Collegium reiterating names of two judges for elevation to Supreme Court and the increasing mudslinging in the run up to the last phases of polls, are some of the headlines that dominate newspapers today.
"Supreme Court collegium reiterates names of two judges Government sent back, adds two more," writes the Indian Express, on the collegium recommending names of judges including Justice Bose and Bopanna for whom the Centre expressed reservations in the past.
"Gambhir Atishibazi" is a headline in The Pioneer on AAP candidate Atishi breaking down at a press conference in which she accused her BJP opponent, Gautam Gambhir of slander.
On political temperatures rising, The Tribune writes, "Anti-BJP parties set to meet ahead of results,"while The Asian Age headlines, "Congress calls PM a 'serial liar', BJP mocks crocodile tears."
And finally, the GI tag holder, the Alphonso mango is fighting an uphill battle in the market against similar looking variants from Karnataka that are being sold as Alphonsos.  "Alphonso fights bitter battle against Karnata Mangoes in Maharashtra," writes The Hindu Business Line

Chandrababu Naidu meets Rahul Gandhi, to meet Mamata

Chandrababu Naidu meets Rahul Gandhi, to meet Mamata

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The Apex Court rejecting plea for 50 per cent slip verification and the In-House Committee giving a clean chit to Chief Justice of India are some of the stories that dominate headlines today.
"VVPAT match: Supreme Court no to review plea of 21 leaders" writes The Tribune while The Asian Age reports, "Big blow to opposition as Supreme Court refuses to modify its order on VVPAT."
A day after the CJI was given a clean chit by the In-House inquiry Committee, the complainant has sought a copy of the report.  The Indian Express says, "Give me copy of clean chit to CJI, says woman to panel" adding "Supreme Court said report not public."  Hindustan Times headlines, "Complainant seeks copy of report clearing Gogoi."
The Pioneer's front page is splashed with news related to the elections in a segment called 'Battleground Lok Sabha'. Some of its headlines are: "Federal front gathers mass," adding "Bid on to revive non-BJP, non-Congress entity in case of fractured verdict." The Asian Age writes, "Arrogance was end of Duryodhan, Priyanka warns PM."

PM Modi's Rajiv Gandhi Attack Draws United Opposition Rebuke

PM Modi's Rajiv Gandhi Attack Draws United Opposition Rebuke

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The Rafale deal, dominates today's newspapers again. The Sunday Tribune headlines  "Centre contests April 10 Supreme court order on Rafale papers--Government: Penalty Waiver for leak of secrets will threaten state". The Indian Express adds "Monitoring by the PMO isn't interference, government tells Supreme Court".
On the Election front The Pioneer informs "Phase-5 campaign ends, bigwigs in fray". The Hindustan Times reports "Modi, Rahul trade barbs on the roles of Army, Election Commission.
In significant International news, The Hindu reveals that Srilanka's Army Chief has said some of the suicide bombers who carried out the country's worst terror attack on Easter Sunday last month had visited Kashmir and Kerala for "some sorts of training" or to "make some more links" with other foreign outlets.
And finally, The Hindustan Times, reporting on the destruction caused by the recent cyclone headlines "Fani leaves trail of devastation: India, Bangladesh count losses". While The Times of India adds "Fani: Massive effort to save lives earns global praise".

"Anywhere But At Anil Ambani's House": Rahul Gandhi Jabs PM On Debate

"Anywhere But At Anil Ambani's House": Rahul Gandhi Jabs PM On Debate

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The extremely severe cyclonic storm Fani causing havoc in coastal districts of Odisha yesterday, is covered extensively by the Press. Hindustan Times writes "Cyclonic Fani wrecks havoc in Odisha, brings rain elsewhere, kills 8 ".
The UN Security Council designating Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar a global terrorist is the other lead in todays Press. The Indian Express writes "Pak makes it official: Freezes Azhar's assets, orders ban on travel".
The Tribune reports that the last of the militants still unaccounted for, from the Burhan Wani group photo taken a few years ago, Lateef Tiger - was among the three militants killed in an early morning gun fight in Shopian yesterday.
Financial Express reports on its front page - "Kapoors finally sell iconic RK Studio to Godrej Properties" in suburban Chembur. The Godrej Group plans to develop luxury flats and retail space on the sprawling land.
And finally, The Times of India informs us that astronomers hunting for gravitational waves in the far universe, now say they may have heard 'whispers' of a Black Hole eating up a Neutron Star, some 1.2 billion light years away from Earth.

Bhubaneswar Airport Suffers Heavy Damage As Cyclone Fani Batters Odisha

Bhubaneswar Airport Suffers Heavy Damage As Cyclone Fani Batters Odisha

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Odisha coast bracing the might of "extremely severe" cyclone Fani grabs the top headline space in most of the newspapers today.

"One million shifted as India's worst cyclone in 20 years hits today" headlines the Times of India. "Super Cyclone to make landfall near Puri between 8 and 10 am today" writes the Pioneer.

The UN listing of JeM chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist continues to make news. The Hindustan Times writes "US bolsters India's stand on Pak link in Azhar ban" ; "Indian Strategy : Let US take lead" adds the daily.

The Election Commission giving another clean chit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his Barmer's speech in Rajasthan and clearing Congress President Rahul Gandhi's Siroha Speech in MP for alleged Model Code of Conduct violations gets widely reported.

The Hindu leads with "Decide on Modi, Amit Shah 'hate speeches' by May 6, Supreme Court tells EC". The Asian Age notes "SC to hear plea over Rahul's UK nationality" next week.

Reporting on Madhya Pradesh's Tikamgarh Lok Sabha constituency, that is battling a drought-like situation for years, the Indian Express writes " In dry heart of India, Elections 2019 is all about water".

UN designates JeM chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist

UN designates JeM chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist

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The Election Commission giving clean chit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Wardha speech and Congress President Rahul Gandhi expressing his apology in the Supreme Court for attributing his remarks against the Prime Minister to the top court find prominent mention in the newspapers today.
Under the caption, Wardha-speech cleared, the Indian Express writes "PM majority-minority speech: EC says does not violate poll code".The Pioneer reports "EC's clean chit to PM on Rahul's Wayanad haven."
The Hindu reports "Supreme Court insists on apology from Rahul";"Affidavit makes no sense, says bench".The Indian Express notes "After SC frowns on his 'regret', Rahul says will apologise for Rafale misquote".
The Times of India, in its lead story, writes, "Woman who accused CJI of harrassment opts out of probe". The Tribune writes "complainant expresses 'serious concerns and reservations' over in-house panel's functioning".
The Hindu, The Hindustan Times and The Tribune highlight the 'progress' made on the issue of listing of JeM Chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the UN. "China may let go of hold on Azhar" writes The Tribune.
On the economic front, "SEBI cracks whip on NSE, 2 ex-MDs" headlines The Business Standard. The Economic Times writes "SEBI asks exchange to pay 687 crore rupee penalty" and banned it from accessing the securities market for six months following investigations into the colocation of servers.
And finally, "In a first, drone delivers kidney for transplant" in the US reports the Times of India. The paper says, marking a major milestone, drones could open doors for faster and more efficient organ deliveries.

CJI sexual harassment issue: former SC staff says she won’t take part in panel hearing

CJI sexual harassment issue: former SC staff says she won’t take part in panel hearing

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The fourth phase of polling in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections makes for front page news in most of the dailies. "In phase 4 polls, Bengal records highest turnout of 76.4 percent, overall voting at 64 percent" writes The Business Line."

The Indian Express quotes Prime Minister Modi telling Mamata Banerjee "40 of your MLAs are in touch with me, will desert on May 23rd."

On BJP candidate Sunny Deol filing his nomination paper  as SAD-BJP combine candidate, The Pioneer states "Sunny pledges 'Dhai kilo ka haath' to Gurdaspur."

"Rahul expresses 'regret' for linking SC remark on Modi" notes The Hindu.

"Election Commission to consider poll code plaints against PM today"  reports The Times of India adding "Pleas against Shah, Rahul also on Agenda".

"Centre wants Rafale hearing in SC deferred" writes Hindustan Times.

"Sri Lanka bans face veil after bombings" informs The Statesman.

"Masood Azhar likely to get Global Terror Tag this week" speculates the Hindustan Times.

The World's oceans are becoming stormier. Well, The Times of India reports that the world's seas are becoming stormier; with extreme ocean winds and wave heights increasing around the globe, a study has found.