“Simultaneous polls can be implemented: BJP President” is a major headline in the Indian Express. In his eight-page letter to commission chairman Justice B S Chouhan, Shah argued that one election would check expenditure and ensure that the nation is not in “election mode” throughout the year, write the paper.
“Rupee slides to lowest ever close on Turkish lira shock” leads the Financial Express.
“Pune is best city to live, Delhi ranks 65” in an Ease of Living Index released by the Central Government, leads the DNA. The Pioneer writes, list raises eyebrows as it places national Capital below Ghaziabad at 63, and Muzaffarpur at 46.
“Agni-V set to be inducted by December” into the country’s strategic arsenal, headlines the Hindustan Times, adding, the advanced long range missile is likely to undergo the final test by October.
“Petrol blue, diesel orange: Colour code for Delhi cars?” reports the Hindustan Times of the Centre’s plan to introduce colour hologram – based stickers for private vehicles in the NCR, to identify the fuel they use.
On former Lok Sabha Speaker, Somnath Chatterjee passing away, the Hindustan Times writes “Conscience keeper of Parliament and peerless comrade falls silent”.
“India rejects U.K proposal on DNA tests for ‘illegal migrants’ ; Government refuses to sign pact, citing ‘privacy issues’ ” is a front page story in the Hindu.
“Like it or not, Google records where you go; Even with ‘location history’ paused, apps store data” informs the Asian Age.
“Don Gawli tops exam on Gandhian thought”. The Times of India reports, after topping ‘most wanted’ charts at police stations for years, underworld don-turned -politician Arun Gawli has now made his presence felt in academic merit lists too, with a 92.5% score!