Jagan Mohan Reddy, Mamata Banerjee to back KCR's Federal Front

Jagan Mohan Reddy, Mamata Banerjee to back KCR's Federal Front

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India's strong bid at the UNSC for blacklisting of Azhar Masood and the postponement of Kartarpur Talks feature as headline stories across newspapers today.

"'Terror apologists': At UN, India blasts Pakistan inaction" is the lead headline in The Hindustan Times with a subtext that reads, 'GROWING CHORUS Day after new bid to blacklist Azhar, UNSC adopts resolution for all nations to do more on terror'. China's reaction to its criticism is noted by The Hindu that writes, "China denies it is shielding Masood Azhar"

"Pro-Khalistan faces in Pak panel, India postpones Kartarpur talks" is the headline in The Indian Express with a superion,'Second round of corridor talks was slated for April 2' While The Asian Age writes, "India cancels Kartarpur talks over Khalistanis"

Following up on Nirav Modi conviction case The Tribune reports, "UK court refuses bail to Nirav"

Election Commission's reply to the Supreme Court is noticed by The Asian Age that quotes the Election Commission in its headline, "50% VVPAT check will delay poll by six days"

Latest development in the Brexit deal is noted by The Hindu that writes, "MPs reject brexit deal for the third time"

The sudden spurt at the Dalal street finds a mention in The Times of India that writes, "Pre-poll rally pushes up Sensex by 17.3% in FY19"

Did you think wine was better than cigarettes? Well, Think again. "A bottle of wine is as dangerous as 10 cigarettes" reads a headline in The Times of India that reports of a study by the researchers at the  Bangor University, Southampton University.

Lok Sabha polls 2019: Low turnout forces K Chandrasekhar Rao to cancel rally

Lok Sabha polls 2019: Low turnout forces K Chandrasekhar Rao to cancel rally
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"Battlebetween Damdaar BJP and Dagdaar opposition" says PM is the Asian Age headlinequoting the Prime Minister at a Vijay Sankalp rally in Meerut.

"USpushes draft in UNSC on Azhar, China gets jitters" is a Pioneerheadline.

"Recordforeign inflows push sensex up 7.5 per cent in March" is an IndianExpress headline.

"Bayerand Monsanto - A history of toxic misadventures" headlines the HinduBusiness Line.  The MNC's could befacing flood of law suits after being made to pay millions of dollars ascompensation to a second cancer victim. Their weedkiller named 'Round up' and genatically modified seeds beingthe culprits.

India sharesfresh proof to nail "Nirav Modi", says Mail Today.

The Tribune alsoreports of the fall in sales of the 280 year old world famous, light weightJaipuri Razai which is made of desi cotton grown in Gulabpura of Bhilwaradistrict.  The traders want GST to bereduced to increase profits.

And finallyas, Guru Nanak Dev ji's 550th birth anniversary is nearing in November, inJalandhar, hundreds of residents of Sultanpur Lodhi have pledged to open theirhouses to host the devotees or Sangat as they are called.  That's a heart warming story of communityliving and shareing in The Tribune. Moreover there will be an app to organise the hosts and the guests.

The otherstories covered by newspapers are - Basmati Rice export to hit record level. /Many MNC's to shift from harmful cold drinks to the popular traditional drinkslike Aam Panna and Jaljeera - this summer.

India displays its shakti: Unveils weapon that can kill satellites with missiles

India displays its shakti: Unveils weapon that can kill satellites with missiles

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Today's papers have carried stories mostly focusing on candidates contesting form different seats in the upcoming polls.
"BJP puts Jaya Prada against Azam", headlines the Pioneer, adding, "Manoj Sinha picked for Ghazipur; Murli Manohar Joshi dropped." while The Tribune writes, "Menaka, Varun swap seats in Uttar Pradesh."
"Congress makes new Nyay pitch to women voters", headlines the Hindustan Times.
The Election Commission seizing cash, liquor, drugs, gold and freebies worth over 500 crores rupees across the country since the announcement of polls is also noticed prominently by the press. The Pioneer headlines, "133 crore rupees narcotics on way to buy votes seized."
Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, a public opinion survey in 12 states has found that political parties are the most distrusted political institutions in the country. The Hindu reports , "Political parties most distrusted, Army, Judiciary win people's trust."
Former RBI Governor, Raghuram Rajan's recent remarks on growth numbers stoking a controversy, are also widely noticed by the press. The Times of India writes, "Rajan now doubts 7 per cent growth, seeks 'impartial' study of data."
In CBI's investigation of the Saradha chit fund scam, some very serious revelations have been made against the then Kolkata police Commissioner, Rajeev Kumar. The Asian Age quotes the apex court in its headlines , "Very serious CBI revelations against top cop."
President Trump's proposed border wall gets funding by Pentagon. The Hindu Business Line writes, "Pentagon authorises one billion dollars for Trump's border wall."
And finally, What should have been a giant leap for womankind has turned into a stumble on the path to equality after US space agency NASA cancelled the first all-female spacewalk because of a lack of spacesuit of the right size. The Hindu writes "All Woman spacewalk nixed over ill-fitting suit".

Consulted Raghuram Rajan on Minimum Income Guarantee Scheme, Says Rahul Gandhi

Consulted Raghuram Rajan on Minimum Income Guarantee Scheme, Says Rahul Gandhi

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Almost all the dailies have covered the news of Jet Airways Chairman stepping down giving in to pressures from creditors. '' Goyal, wife quit Jet Board, lenders step in to keep it flying'' writes the Indian Express. The Hindu says, ''Banks assume control of cash strapped airline, to look for new investors''.
On the centre seeking the Election Commission's approval to increase wages paid under MGNREGA, the Hindustan Times reports, ''Government seeks Election Commission approval to hike rural jobs guarantee scheme pay'', The decision could scheme pay'', The decision could benefit roughly 118 million active workers.
''At last, Khadi weaves a success story''  reports the Financial Express, recording a 3,200  crore rupee sales in financial year 2019 with Khadi institutions transforming themselves to cater to the changing needs of time.
The Hindustan Times reports of a warning label to be used an all alcohol products asking consumers to not drink and drive conveying the harmful affects of alcohol Consumption under the headline, ''From 1st April, all alcohol products to carry warnings''.
All the dailies have covered the announcement of Congress party pledging 72 thousand rupees per year to each poor family. ''Rahul resurrects garibi hatao'' says the Pioneer, while the experts say, ''delivering it is easier said than done'', writes the Hindu Business Line.
And finally, The Times of India reports that 24 per cent of the global total ground water yearly is used by India, making it the largest user of ground water,  under the headline ''India is water stressed but has lower water footprint than advanced economies''.

Lok Sabha elections 2019| Rahul Gandhi’s poll pitch to poor: Rs 72,000 income guarantee

Lok Sabha elections 2019| Rahul Gandhi’s poll pitch to poor: Rs 72,000 income guarantee

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"India raises with Pak conversion of two Hindu girls", headlines The Asian Age.  The External Affairs Minister Ms Sushma Swaraj has intervened in the shocking incident where Reena and Raveena from Hafiz village in Pakistan were kidnapped and forced to convert their religion on 20th March.
The Pioneer reports that nine per cent CRPF men, world's largest para-military force, suffer from obesity and diabetes and has been placed under low medical category.
"Flying squads to check spurious cotton seed at railway stations", is a Tribune headline. Also, posters of harmful effects of BT cotton seeds of other states would be pasted at railway stations.
The Hindustan Times reports of a thirsty Chennai seeing a rise in parallel water economy through tankers. Wetlands have decreased wells, lakes and rivers depleted of water and only those societies that follow traditional systems are fine.
The CBSE will introduce artificial intelligence and yoga and early childhood care education in school curriculam from next session for Class IX, says The Financial Express.
The Hindu writes about how Odisha forest department has been planting Guava and custard apples in the forrests to woo back monkeys from urban areas.
The Indian Express reveals that female participation in rural jobs has declined by seven percentage points since 2011-2012 that's about 2.8 crore rural women.
As election fever grips, most newspapers have reported denial of singer Sapna Chaudhary joining the Congress; Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav to contest from Azamgarh and Karti Chidambaram to fight from Sivaganga in Tamil Nadu.
And finally, The Times of India has a picture of a sweater - knitted by 75 years old Rosa from Greece and it's made out of 300 plastic bags spun into yarn.  That's probably the ultimate in recycling!

LK Advani "Extremely Upset" With BJP Over Gandhinagar Snub, Say Sources

LK Advani "Extremely Upset" With BJP Over Gandhinagar Snub, Say Sources

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Lists of candidates announced for the Lok Sabha polls by different political parties dominate front page headlines. The Hindustan Times lead says "Parties name candidates ahead of filing deadlines".The Asian Age reports "Wayanad in Kerala may be Rahul's 2nd seat". On actor Shatrughan Sinha being denied a ticket by the BJP, the Pioneer writes "Prasad replaces Shotgun in Patna Sahib". The Tribune takes note of BJP veteran Shanta Kumar's fate as it reports "Shanta not on list as BJP names all Himachal Pradesh candidates".

Congress functionary Sam Pitroda's remarks on the Balakot air strike have been sharply rebutted by BJP President Amit Shah. The Indian Express reports "Shah says Congress insulted forces, seeks Rahul apology".

An unpublicised letter written by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Pakistan's National Day has evoked a sharp reaction from the Congress party. The Hindu reports "Stop writing love letters to Pakistan, Congress tells PM".

Most papers take note of an audio tape that has surfaced hinting at possible discontentment involving Maharashtra Congress President Ashok Chavan. The Asian Age reports "In mood to resign : Chavan heard in viral audio clip".

In a front page story that cautions us that tens of thousands of people may not be able to file their IT returns for the coming financial year, the Hindu writes "Initials hurdle hits PAN-Aadhar link ; Decades old software does not allow initials while applying for tax ID card".

Lok Sabha elections: Rahul Gandhi may pick Wayanad too

Lok Sabha elections: Rahul Gandhi may pick Wayanad too

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India putting a ban on JKLF and the Opposition parties working out seat-sharing are the stories making headlines across dailies this morning.

"Govt bans JKLF, shows zero tolerance to terror" writes The Asian Age, adding, 'Malik-led group blamed for pandits' killings' while The Hindu headline reads, "Centre bans JKLF under anti-terror law".

Reporting on the latest crackdown on foreign terrorists by the security forces in J&K The Pioneer has a  banner headline that reads, "8 terrorists killed in J&K ops in 24 hrs" alongside a picture of the damaged house where the gun battle took place.

Writing on the govt's boycott of Pak National Day event The Indian Express says, "Govt boycotts Pak National Day, PM sends greetings to people of Pakistan" furhter quoting the government in the superion as, "Won't accept any Pak attempt to engage with Hurriyat"

About the on-going Brexit-deal negotiations The Asian Age writes, "UK secure dealay to Brexit day; EU wants decision by April 12th"

"RJD, Cong announce a 20 - 9 seat-sharing pact in Bihar" is the Hindustan Times headline. The Tribune writes, "Grand alliance seals Bihar deal"

Govt's latest move to tighten social media norms is noted by the Economic Times that writes, "Social media executives may Face Penalty, Jail under Upcoming Rules"

The Mail Today carries a headline, informing about the latest data and statistics on creation of new jobs, that reads, "EPFO's Jan data shows a big jump in new jobs".

Ban on Ola, the cab service major, is noticed in the Business Line that writes, "Ola faces 6-month ban in Karnataka for running 'illegal' bike-taxi service"

Feeing addicted to Alcohol? Childhood anxiety might be a reason, as The Times of India headline says, "Chilhood anxiety may up alcohol addiction later". The paper reports of a study published in the journal Addiction.