Saturday, December 17, 2016

China 'seizes US vessel' in South China Sea

China 'seizes US vessel' in South China Sea

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES
"Parliament winter session on verge of washout" - headlines The Statesman - "Stand off between government and opposition continues", with fierce confrontation over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's demonetisation move.
"Some cash curbs may extend beyond December 30th" is the top headline in The Indian Express. A top government official said - the government could keep restrictions in place till over 3/4th of the 15.44 lakh crore rupees that was circulating before November 8, is fully replenished.
The paper DNA reports that Economic Affairs Secretary Shakti Kanta Das has said that the government is speeding up activity to supply around 50% of the Rs 15.44 lakh crore of demonetised money, in another week or 10 days.
The Tribune says -  the Supreme Court on Thursday banned States and Union Territories from granting licenses for the sale of liquor along National and State highways across the country, noting that drunken driving was the main culprit behind road accidents.
The Hindu top story is SC warns BCCI chief of prosecution, the paper writes Supreme Court found BCCI president Anurag Thakur prima facie guilty of contempt of court and liable to face criminal prosecution for perjury.
And finally, In an another report, The Times of India warns people that using your smart phone in hands-free mode while driving is just as distracting as holding a device.

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