Sunday, January 1, 2017

In Speech, PM Narendra Modi Defends Notes Ban, But Critics Say Hard Facts Missing

In Speech, PM Narendra Modi Defends Notes Ban, But Critics Say Hard Facts Missing

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:
After the stick, Prime Minister may offer carrots today" headlines The Business standard. The Prime Minister on New Year's eve will address the nation today and is expected to announce sops for the middle class, the poor and the farmers, says the reports.
The Asian Age reports the Prime Minister's unveiling of the Aadhaar linked Biometric App called BHIM, in 2 weeks, to push cashless transactions, on its front page.
The Pioneer report the expulsion of Akhilesh Yadav, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh as its main front page story, calling it the climax of the feud in the Samajwadi Party.
"China again blocks India's bid to get Masood Azhar sanctioned" is the DNA headline, calling it China's double standards is the attitude towards terrorism.
In an intresting segment the Swachh Bharat Drive, the centre has asked all municipal commissioners to transport stray cattle in cities to nearest Gaushalas and help set up dung based Bio - Gas plants which will also augment the alternative energy solutions, reports The Economic Times.

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