Express 5: Everything will be fine soon at the LoC, says Modi; Chand Mohammad is back for votes

Hours after India warned Pakistan of an “effective and appropriate” response to ceasefire violations along the border, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hinted at an early resolution, saying “everything will be fine soon”.

After India sends Pak tough message on border fire, PM hints at early resolution, report by Pranav Kulkarni and Vijaita Singh

2. BACK IN POLL FRAY:

The Deputy Chief Minister who famously gave up his career, family and religion for love in 2008 is back in front of the cameras — this time, in his original avatar, as Chander Mohan, son of Bhajan Lal.

Remember Chand Mohammad? He is back as Chander Mohan, for votes, special report by Pradeep R Kaushal

3. NEW PITCH:

The Shiv Sena appears to have found the ideal pitch to make its play for the assembly elections on October 15 — the maidans that host Mumbai cricket’s iconic Kanga League in Shivaji Park.

Sena makes a new play for votes in Mumbai’s cricket league – Devendra Pandey  reports from Mumbai

4. OPINION:

For judicial office to attract the best talent, there is a need to raise judges’ salaries and their age of retirement.

The quality of judges, writes T R Andhyarujina

5. CRICKET:

Marlon Samuels is a reserved man. You saw that when he reached his century – an innings that would go on to become his highest one-day score – in Kochi.

Samuels, man of few words, makes a statement, by Aditya Iyer