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

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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."