Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Islamic State said to use human shields as coalition advances on Mosul

Islamic State said to use human shields as coalition advances on Mosul

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES
The Indian Express focus is "Terrorists shouldn't be glorified: BIMSTEC backs India's stand", a day after the BRICS failed to reach a consensus on including Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in its Goa declaraton.
"India set to complete Nuclear-triad with Arihant commissioning; Will be able to Fire Nukes from Land, Air, Sea" is the Times of India headline, referring to the triad's most potent sea leg, nuclear submarine INS Arihant, which means 'annihilator of enemies'.
"Pak Fuels Spy Campaign Against Indian Oil Units; Pakistani agents making calls to executives at oil installations to extract key details" cautions the Economic Times.
"Top army doctor accuses generals of manipulating disability pensions" while "Government likely to restore disability benefits to veterans" in the face of severe criticism, reports the Business Standard.
"Hospital ICU turns death trap: 22 die in Bhubaneshwar blaze" is the lead in the Indian Express.
"Kaun Banega UP CM?" is the question posed by the Pioneer, while the Asian Age notes "Akhilesh gets dad's nod, to be party's CM face".
"Trump's beloved Hindus don't fancy his anti-Muslim rhetoric" highlights the Hindustan Times on its front page.
"BCCI gets time from Supreme Court to put its house in order" states the Asian Age. "Can't commit to carrying out all reforms, says BCCI" writes the Times of India.
"No big retail fireworks this Diwali; Smaller discount, month-end celebration could take sheen off sales" informs the Financial Express.
"Brands Rise up Against Online Fall Collection ; Companies say big online discounts violate norms" focuses the Economic Times.
And finally, the Hindu reports "Scientists study IVF advantage for older mothers", as babies born to women over 40 from assisted reproduction, have fewer birth defects.

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