Thursday, November 3, 2016

Even 3 days after Diwali, national capital resembles a ‘gas chamber’

Even 3 days after Diwali, national capital resembles a ‘gas chamber’

Newspapers Headlines
Speaking after presenting the Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism to 37 journalists, Mr Modi said media should be an effective tool in the hands of every subsequent generation to 'sharpen democracy', reports the Indian Express. On the need to safeguard democracy he said we "Need to reflect on the Emergency, so that no leader dares to repeat it".
On the occasion the Prime Minister exhorted journalists to make their voices heard not just in India but also across the world, pushing for Indian BBCs and CNNs, reports The Financial Express.
"High Delhi Drama after OROP suicide", headlines The Asian Age. High political drama unfolded on the streets of central Delhi yesterday as the police detained top opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia. The leaders were trying to meet family members of an ex-serviceman who committed suicide - seeking uniform pensions for retired military personnel. 'Congress and AAP stoke suicide rage', headlines The Pioneer.
Hindustan Times reports that safety concerns could prompt India to bring back eight officials from its high commission in Islamabad, after six members of the Pakistani mission in New Delhi, allegedly involved in a spy ring, left for Pakistan yesterday, taking ties to a fresh low. Serious safety concerns for the Indian officials arose as their photographs were being flashed on Pakistani Television.
"Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of Art of Living - on Mission to Rebuild Burnt Schools in Kashmir", writes Hindustan Times. The Centre may have found the Art of Living foundation an envoy in its peace building measure in the restive valley.
And Finally, Times of India informs us that the Centre has asked for the iconic Connaught Place and Khan Market in New Delhi to be turned into 'no-vehicle zones' in the near future.

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