Wednesday, August 14, 2013

CAG brings out copter stink

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES

The Samajwadi and Bahujan Samaj parties openly supporting Sonia Gandhi in the Robert Vadra - DLF land deal controversy in both houses of Parliament is covered by the Indian Express. The paper writes - their open support and the passive stand of the Left parties seem to outline the contours of future political alignments.
The surge in the price of onions across the country is another major story. Hindustan Times writes, 'For the Centre, onions have turned hot potato', with supplies dipping in Lasalgoan near Nasik - Asia's largest wholesale onion market and prices climbing steadily.
The Hindu writes of the "Consensus on nullifying apex court against convicted lawmakers". Parties across the political spectrum have agreed to amend the Representation of the People Act to overturn a Supreme Court verdict banning people in police or Judicial custody from contesting elections.
The Economics Times writes that India, the worlds biggest consumer of Gold, has raised import duties for the 3rd time in 2013, to curtail the current account deficit and to stem volatility in the Rupee.
"CAG brings out copter stink" headlines Mail Today. The Asian Age reports that the Comptroller and Auditor General has come down heavily on both the Defence Ministry and the Indian Air Force for several lapses in the procurement process for VVIP helicopters purchased from Agusta Westland.
The Asian Age carries a smart photograph of India's first all-women commando force formed by TN Chief Minister at the full dress rehearsal ahead of the Independence day celebrations in Chennai.
And finally, Times of India informs us that according to a new US study, "The more siblings, the better"! Growing up with siblings may be key to a long marriage as family dynamics change incrementally with the addition of each child and more experience is gained in dealing with others.

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