Friday, August 14, 2015

Sweden drops sexual assault investigations against WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange, rape investigation remains open

Sweden drops sexual assault investigations against WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange, rape investigation remains open

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    The debate in Parliament on the penultimate day of the monsoon session and devaluation of  the yuan hitting markets are major stories in papers today.
    Times of India writes, "BJP turns defence into attack as House finally debates Lalitgate". Hindustan Times says, "Sushma's defence stings Rahul into combat mode". Economic Times comments "Opposition Finds Another Punching Bag in India Inc."
    Time runs out for GST bill, as it is unlikely to meet its April 2016 deadline, observes the Hindustan Times.
    Business Standard reports "China derails stocks, rupee for a 2nd day" adding that rupee's weakening this time has been more gradual than that seen 2 years ago. While  The Hindu states "India steels itself to face impact of yuan devaluation", adding that India increased the import duty on certain steel products by 2.5%.
    On the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, Asian Age observes, "Bihar deal : 100 seats each for JD-U & RJD, Congress 40". The Pioneer comments "Nitish sacrifices 15 to give RJD 100 for election".
    Asian Age & Financial Express inform, the Union Cabinet has allowed spectrum-sharing among telecom players, to overcome spectrum scarcity. "Spectrum sharing OKed. Will Call Drops Fall?",  asks the Economic Times.
    "States who miss the bus to return Central funds". Under that headline, the Pioneer reports, in a stern message to states, the Centre is to take back with interest, massive allocations under JNNURM made to state governments for procurement of buses.
    Times of India notes "India Inc sees gender parity in promotions", as a study suggests, there isn't much difference between men & women on promotions in the last two years.
    "2 bravehearts who captured Naved, tipped for top medal",  reports the Asian Age.
    And finally, there might be dozens of disease-causing micro-organisms traveling inside your wallet, cautions the Indian Express, as a Govt study says, currency notes carry germs.

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