Saturday, January 21, 2017

It's now President Trump, vowing 'America First' in nationalist speech

It's now President Trump, vowing 'America First' in nationalist speech

NEWSPAPERS  HEADLINES
The on-going protests in Taimil Nadu demanding removal of the ban on Jallikattu, the ancient and popular bull taming sport, occupy centre stage on the front pages. Hindustan Times top headline reads "Jallikattu stir gathers force" -- Rajni Kant, AR Rehman and Kamal Hasan come out in support of Jallikattu, as mass protest enters day 3.
Donald Trump's inauguration as President of the United States also finds prominence in the Press. India's ambassador in Washington, Navtej Sarna, will represent India at the Presidential inauguration ceremony.
Dashing hopes of a maha-gathbandan against the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party has ruled out any alliance with Ajit Singh's Rashtriya Lok Dal, though the Congress has kept hopes alive by not ruling out the inclusion of the RLD in the tie-up for the Assembly polls in the State - reports the Pioneer.
"Income Tax expands list of deposits, transactions under scrutiny", headlines The Times of India. The IT department has expanded the list of high value financial transactions that have to be reported by banks, companies, post offices and businesses to include cash deposits of Rs. 2.5 Lakh or more.
The Times of India writes - security forces gunned down Abu Musaib - a nephew of 26/11 mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi in an encounter in north Kashmir's Bandhipora district on Thursday. He was working under the direct orders of Lakhvi and other top militants.
The Economic Times reports that the Government is considering an umbrella insurance scheme under which all Pradhan Mantri  Jan Dhan Yojna account holders will be offered a free 2 lakh rupees insurance cover.
And to conclude Press Review, The Times of India warns us that sitting down for long periods of Time isn't just bad for your metabolism, it can make you age quicker too.

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