Pakistan elections and results makes for front page item in all the dailies today. ” Verdict Pak Army wanted: Imran Khan surges ahead” is top headline in the Indian Express. “Imran’s swing stumps rivals” leads the Tribune adding “Game on for Islamabad PTI leads in elections marred by violence that leaves 31 dead”.
The Maratha protest is also covered by the press. “Maratha silent in Maha quota stir for now, set to create fresh noise” says the DNA. The paper writes, agitation called off as violence, arson disrupt life in state.
“PM-led panel to consider selection of eminent persons in Lokpal search panel”, notes the Statesman.
“Mamata may drop up to half of TMC MPs in Mission 2019” speculates Hindustan Times.
“1st in India: 2 cops in Kerala to hang for custody death”, writes The Times of India about the case of a scrap dealer who was tortured to death in 2005.
Referring to the MSME sector Financial Express writes, “GST council to take up further relief”.
“Marans nailed in BSNL scam” leads the Pioneer adding “Dayanidhi-Kalanithi’s acquittal quashed, Madras HC asks CBI to frame charges within 12 weeks.”