Thursday, September 29, 2016

India destroys terror launchpads in Pakistan in surgical strikes along LoC

India destroys terror launchpads in Pakistan in surgical strikes along LoC

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES
The fate of the forthcoming SAARC summit in Islamabad dominates front page headlines. The Times of India writes "After India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan decide to skip the SAARC summit". Citing a senior diplomatic source in Kathmandu, the Hindu reports "SAARC summit to be cancelled". In the backdrop of India exploring a range of diplomatic options to isolate Pakistan, the Indian Express says there has been a conversation between External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and US Secretary of State John Kerry. The paper writes "Kerry spoke to Swaraj twice over two days : Do not escalate".
The Supreme Court's warning to the cricket control body, BCCI, for its failure to implement the Lodha Panel recommendations is prominently noticed on the front pages . The Asian Age writes "SC warns defiant BCCI :Fall in line or we will make you fall in line".
The Supreme Court's castigation of the Bihar government for its failure to effectively challenge the bail given to gangster-turned-RJD leader Mohammed Shahbuddin by the Patna High Court is highlighted in all the papers. The Hindustan Times reports "Were you asleep, SC asks Bihar on Shahabuddin bail".
Most papers report that there's been a breakthrough in the investigations into allegations of kickbacks in the Embraer aircraft deal. The Pioneer quotes the CBI as saying "36 crore rupees paid to middleman in jet deal".
The indictment of Haryana Assembly secretary by the Election Commission in what has come to be known as the 'ink-row' that led to the rejection of 12 ballot papers in the Rajya Sabha elections in the state  gets wide traction in the press. The Asian Age writes "Ink-row : EC seeks action against Assembly secretary".
And finally....pet lovers, if you are planning a vacation you can now leave your cuddled canines behind.... The Asian Age reports of "A hostel in Orissa only for pet dogs". Accomodation charges depend on your dog's breed.

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