Census findings point to decade of rural distress. (The Hindu)
For first time since 1921, India's urban population goes up by more than its rural. Read

Pranab Mukherjee blames PMO for controversial 2G note (DNA)
Sources said that Mukherjee told the Prime Minister that the 2G note was released by the PMO and not his office. Read

Pranab meets PM, says PC is a valued colleague (Indian Express)
The minister clarifies that he had not 'cut short' his stay in Washington as reported. Read

19 killed in Nepal plane crash (The Hindu)

The Indian nationals killed in the crash were identified as a couple, and eight men from Tiruchirapalli. The plane with a three-member crew had taken the tourists to view Mount Everest and other high peaks. Read

Rs 3 lakh crore plan to boost country's naval might (The Times of India)

A powerful three-dimensional Navy, which can protect country's geo-strategic interests from Hormuz Strait to Malacca Strait, will not come cheap. Read

Nitin Gadkari mulls Parliament debut; PM ambition taking shape? (DNA)
Groundwork for winning the Nagpur constituency began a year ago, with Gadkari inviting lakhs of citizens for his sons wedding feast in the city. Read