NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES
The Congress and DMK finally reaching an agreement on seat-sharing for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections is the top story in most dailies today. "DMK blinks, Congress gains, UPA safe" is the headline in The Tribune. The Economic Times headline reads, "Karunanidhi melts as Sonia talks tough" and The Times of India headline states, "Sonia puts party prestige over government survival".
The Supreme Court's directive to the government to probe Pune-based businessman, Hasan Ali Khan, for terror links, has been widely reported in newspapers. The Pioneer has quoted Solicitor General Gopal Subramaniam as saying, "We are considering whether Prevention of Corruption Act could be attracted in this case. We need 10 days' time to come to a definite conclusion."
Under the headline, "PM blames Chavan for CVC mess", The Hindu has quoted the Prime Minister as saying, "The honest answer is that the note which was prepared by the Department of Personnel and Training did not contain this information about charge sheet." Former minister of state for personnel, Mr. Prithviraj Chavan has sought to pass the buck to the Kerala government, saying that the vigilance clearance is done by the state, writes The Statesman.
The news regarding Gaddafi contemplating quitting, has been reported on the front pages of The Tribune, The Times of India and The Asian Age. The rebel Libyan National Council has rejected Gaddafi exit talks, reports The Asian Age.
The top story in The Indian Express relates to the allegation by the CBI that retired Justice Nirmal Yadav fast-tracked a property dispute case and was paid by the lawyer who had personal interest in the case, after her ruling.
The Asian Age reports that the first meeting of the JPC, set up to probe the 2G spectrum allocation scam, will be held between March 20th and 25th.
Newspapers have widely reported the killing of a Delhi University girl, allegedly by a stalker, outside her South Delhi College. "Capital shame on Women's Day" headlines Mail Today.
And finally, The Pioneer reports on is front page that in perhaps a first case of its kind, an 11-year old boy from Pune has used the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 to successfully sue his father for educational and general expenses till he turns 18.
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