Thursday, February 2, 2017

Afghan woman's ears cut off by husband

Afghan woman's ears cut off by husband

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Budget proposals and reactions dominate the press today.
"Safe Budget Hikes Rural, Infra Spend", headlines the Hindustan Times. "FM Jaitley gives populism a miss" writes the paper, adding "Everybody wins in this one, says FM".
"Wooing Have-Nots, Hitting Have-Notes" is the Times of India lead. The paper also states "Under the lens: Shady poll funding, cash deals and economic fugitives".
The Indian Express calls it a "No-nonsense Budget", saying "Modinomics means: government less a spender, more an enabler".
"Giving up Powers is the Idea Behind Liberalisation" the Business Standard quotes Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley in an interview to Doordarshan.
The Economic Times writes, "Jaitley's Low-Key Budget Misses DeMo Note", adding "To  Give Money to Salaried, FM Dips into Pockets of Rich".
"Good News for Start-ups: Tax Holiday Extended" states the Financial Express.
The Hindu terms the Budget "Small Wonder" saying, in a workmanlike Budget, Arun Jaitley maintains fiscal discipline while handing out more to those at the bottom of the pyramid. The paper also quotes PM Modi calling the Budget 'A road map for the nation'.
"Please-All Budget on Poll Eve" is the Asian Age's take, adding "Joint Budget to keep Railways out of Politics". The Hindustan Times writes, "Merged Rail Budget takes Safety and Reform Route".
The Hindu Business Line says, "No Impact on Consumer Goods' Prices".
"Infra Tag Makes Low-Cost Houses more Affordable" states the Pioneer, also noting, "Sensex Surges as Budget Cheers Investors". "Street Soars on No-Shock Budget" is the DNA's take. The Business Standard observes, "Sensex Posts Highest Budget Day gain in 12 years"
Giving reactions from India Inc, DNA writes "Budget a Mixed bag of Good and Adverse Measures". "Good news for Seniors, Pensioners" it says, adding, "Cap on Cash May Take the Sheen off Gold".
"Govt Refuses to Bite the Bullet" observes the Business Standard, stating, FY-18 allocation for defence, accounts for 16.8 percent of government spending, down from 17.1 percent in previous year.

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