Hisar bypoll: Counting begins, all eyes on Anna factor (Indian Express)
Team Anna's anti-Congress stance has raised stakes for the ruling party in the triangular fight. Read

Rahul steps in, Anna aides step forward: 'Talks only way' (Indian Express)
Congress leader has stepped in to bridge the divide between the social activist and his party. Read

Voting for first phase of TN civic polls begins (The Hindu)
DMK candidate and Chennai Mayor M. Subramanian and AIADMKs S. Duraisamy, who lost to DMKs M.K. Stalin in the April 13 Assembly elections, among others, are among the prominent candidate.Read

Telangana bandh on Monday against police excesses (The Hindu)
Normal life is likely to be affected by yet another bandh' in the Telangana region on Monday as public transport, educational institutions, shops and establishments are expected to remain closed. Read

RDX in Indica seized in Ambala was to bomb mall or multiplex (DNA)
The nature and manner in which the RDX was kept in the car indicate that it was meant for large-scale destruction, said experts. Read