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The Prime Minister stoutly denying the 'Cash for Votes' Wikileaks charge, finds prominence on the front pages. "Charges speculative, unverifiable, says Prime Minister", writes the Hindustan Times. "PM rejects bribe charge, cites 2009 election success", is a headline in the Financial Express.
"A Royal  Bengal snub to Congress", writes the Mail Today as the Trinamool Congress running out of patience, released the party's list of candidates for the West Bengal Assembly polls.
The Statesman writes "CPM's U-Turn, VS Achutanandan bags ticket". As the 87-year old stalwart's supporters held angry demonstrations across Kerala, the party reversed its earlier decision, in the same manner as it did in 2006.
Even as Japanese engineers hope to solve the Fukushima nuclear crisis by first trying to restart the water pumps for cooling overheated fuel rods, the Times of India writes that Japanese authorities conceded that burying the sprawling 40 year old plant in sand and concrete (the method used in Chernobyl) may be the last resort.
The Asian Age carries an article from the New York Times - ''Rethinking a nuclear future", adding that accidents like the disaster in Japan can kill enthusiasm for nuclear energy as an alternative to fossil fuels. Major industrialised nations are suddenly thinking twice about nuclear expansion, though nations like India and China, while acknowledging the need for safety - say their unmet energy needs give them little choice but to continue investing in nuclear power.
And finally, the Indian Express writes that for several months now, Punjab Government schools have not received money for the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. So teachers have been spending from their own pocket or buying ration on credit to feed the children.

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The cash- for- votes scam returning to Parliament on Thursday to marr proceedings in both Houses of Parliament is the lead story in most papers.  "Shock after shock" Wiki Nukes hit government on cash for votes", writes the Times of India; the Tribune opines "Cong. goes on offensive as Oppn. seeks PM's ouster", while the Mail Today says "WikiLeaks dent UPA, but won't sink it".
The situation in Japan post the Tsunami continues to be covered by papers on their front pages.  "Water bombing fails to cool reactors", says the Hindustan Times, adding "panic spreads- countries step up evacuation",  while the Mail Today reports pictorially "Tears and Prayers, as Japan endures unbearable pain of loss".
"Hasan Ali's free run cut short" says the Hindustan Times, writing that the Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled the bail Hasan Ali Khan had never applied for and ordered his remand to the Enforcement Directorate; while the Times of India says "SC raps lower Court, cancels Hasan Ali's bail".
Most papers write of the ghastly incident of a violent mob burning alive a police officer in Surwal village near Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan.  The mob was demanding immediate arrest of the killers of a woman.
And finally, as the Summer season is well on its way, the Times of India cautions "Swimming for long hours in the pool can lead to Cancer", and goes on to say  that absorbing chlorinated water is a major health risk.

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The snowballing catastrophe in Japan continues to dominate the front pages.  "Fearing the worst, countries and companies begun evacuation" - headlines the Times of India - adding that France is the first country to sound the alarm.  "Thousands flee the shadow of nuclear devastation" - reports the Mail Today.  The Hindu writes that over 300 Indians, primarily from Tokyo returned to India, late yesterday evening.
The Indian Express, quoting top officials of India's atomic energy establishment, writes that the crisis in Japan need not be an occasion for panic or alarm.  Rather, it ought to be a trigger for further safety enhancements at all nuclear power stations. 
The Asian Age writes that the CPI(M) leadership has acted decisively against Kerala Chief Minister V.S.Achuthanandan, denying him a party nomination in the crucial Assembly polls in the state. The Times of India says that the decision to keep the party's most popular face out, shows that the Communists have not been able to settle in - house squabbles.
And finally,  HT Business informs us that companies and industrial houses may soon be required to present elaborate  audit reports for their 'corporate social responsibility' and 'environment linked activities'.  Their New Mantra : Turn Green, Turn Ethical. 

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS
The growing crisis at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Tsunami-hit Japan dominates the front pages. "Japan battling chain reaction: Third reactor faces meltdown, 80,000 evacuated, 2000 more bodies found" reports the Hindustan Times. The Indian Express writes that the Indian nuclear establishment has reassured the nation that all its 20 nuclear power plants are earthquake and tsunami proof.

Action by the Indian Navy against Somali pirates is anothe rhighlight on the front pages of many newspapers. "Navy snares 61 Somali pirates, frees 13 sailors" is the front page lead in the Pioneer. The Hinudstan Times reports "Navy nabs 61 Somali pirates, foils hijack bid off west coast".

The uproar in Parliament over Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's role in an alleged shop allotment scam in Chandigarh is widely noticed. "Pandemonium as BJP raises charges against Bansal" reports the Hindu. The Asian Age writes that the BJP got isolated in the Lok Sabha on this issue as neither its NDA allies nor any other opposition party backed it on this issue.

The rape and murder of a 24 year old Indian girl in Australia and the Supreme Court giving the Centre 4 weeks to decide on a CBI probe into financial irregularities in the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme are the other stories that are prominently noticed in the papers today.

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The crisis in Japan remains on the front pages in the Press. After the earthquake cum tsunami, disaster appears to have struck Japan again in the form of a radiation leak at a nuclear power plant. "Red alert in Japan over nuclear-meltdown", headlines the Mail Today.
"How safe are our nuclear plants", questions the Times of India. The paper adds - 'scientists say Indian nuclear plants are safe from natural disasters - as was evident in the Kalpakkam reactor of Tamil Nadu emerging unscathed in the 2004 tsunami. Once the unforeseen factors in Japan are revealed, Indian Scientists will undertake a detailed safety audit.
The Asian Age reports that after Telangana, the demand for 'Special Category Status for Bihar, is soon set to rock parliament.  The Nitish Kumar led NDA government has, since its first term, been demanding this for Bihar to combat its backwardness. 
The Hindu reports that the Centre is working on a tough law to tackle piracy, to deal with Somali pirates who are striking at will in the Gulf of Eden. The Indian Express writes that Washington has also offered New Delhi a bilateral maritime security frame work involving joint mechanism against piracy.

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The earthquake in Japan and the massive tsunami it caused, is the banner story in almost all national dailies today, which have splashed across their front pages, photographs of the devastation caused through the country.  "Quake, tsunami ravage Japan killing hundreds" is the headline in The Hindu.  The Indian Express headline reads, "Tsunami terror slams Japan".   Commenting on the tsunami warning system in India, The Times of India reveals that 42 out of 50 tsunami buoys, which sense tidal variations and send out signals to a satellite that alerts ground stations, have been vandalized by fishermen, in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.
The news of CBI quizzing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's daughter and wife has been widely reported in papers.  "Karuna clan grilled by CBI" headlines The Pioneer.  Hindustan Times reports that in a new twist in the 2G Spectrum Scam, The Centre for Public Interest has filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court, seeking the court's nod for the CBI to probe the alleged violation of allocation rules by late Pramod Mahajan.
The Asian Age and The Statesman have highlighted on their front pages, the sharp increase announced by Pranab Mukherjee in the MP Local Area Development fund, from 2 crore Rupees to 5 crore Rupees a year. 

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"Rat Poison in your Veggies" is the Hindustan Times headline. According to the paper, Delhi's Azadpur Mandi is Asia's biggest whole sale hub for Vegetables and fruits. These fresh fruits and Vegetables in a surprise check contained banned pesticides laced with rat poison. These pesticides and Toxic colors  are used by traders to speed up growth, ripen fruit and improve color. "Test veggies randomly for pesticide" writes the Asian Age" in a direction to lawyers.
All most all papers have carried the story about Al Qaida and Laskar plotting a joint strike during world cup venues in India.
Business dailies  like the Business Standard opine that the Government may roll back some budget levies bowing to pressure. Ministry - Officials says the Govt may partially roll back the proposed levy of service Tax on health and diagnostic services and on rail freight by another six months. The Times of India also adds that the 5 per cent service tax on health care now faces resistance from the Prime Minister's surgeon Dr. Ramakant Panda and Dr. Devi Shetty renowned Cardiologist who insist that air conditioning in hospitals is not a luxury but an essential requirement.
The Pilot who landed an Indigo flight in Goa on its nose, was arrested for procuring her flying license by submitting forged documents. Most papers this morning have photographs of the grounded pilot Parminder Kaur  Gulati, covering her face. The Indian Express adds that now the DGCA has decided to place under scrutiny all documents of pilots for commercial airlines.
And finally, The Times of India writes that thrice week insulin shot for diabetics may soon be a reality. Doctors from India, China, Canada, U.S. and South Africa have finally tested a promising new form of the lay acting insulin Deludes needed once in 48 hours and found it to be good in controlling blood sugar.

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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. 

NEWSPAPERS Headlines

The path breaking judgement of the Supreme Court legalizing passive euthanasia and paving the way for mercy killing in India--a decision made while hearing the case of Mumbai nurse, Aruna Shanbaug,who has been in a vegetative state for 37 years, is headline news today. 'Aruna lives, but others can die with dignity'. 'SC legalizes passive euthanasia' is the Times of India lead with detailed coverage inside and an editorial on the judgement.

The Supreme Court allowing a single MBBS entrance test from next year, saving students the harassment of appearing in several tests across the country, is also widely covered on the front pages of papers.

On International Womens Day, marking its 100 years of observance, most papers carry supplements or features and reports on exceptional women who braved the odds to reach the top.

A comprehensive study on Indian Students in the US, their future plans and decisions, conducted by two leading US Universities in collaboration with a major Indian social institute revealing that 92% of them are ready for a future in India is reported in Hindustan Times.