Tuesday, June 20, 2017

After UP and Maharashtra, Punjab announces loan waiver for farmers

After UP and Maharashtra, Punjab announces loan waiver for farmers

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:
Pakistan's convincing win over India in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy Cricket at the Oval is highlighted on the front pages of many papers. "Sunday was Pakistan's : Beat India by 180 runs, biggest margin in an ICC ODI final to lift Champions Trophy" reports the Indian Express.
The unrest in the Darjeeling hills in West Bengal is keenly tracked by the press. The Times of India writes "Rajnath talks to Didi, asks protesters to shun violence". The Hindu notes "On Mamata's request, Centre puts off talks on Gorkhaland".
In the backdrop of the political consultations going on regarding the possible presidential candidate, the DNA takes note of BJP Chief Amit Shah's meeting with Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray. The paper reports "On Prez poll, Uddhav rebuffs Shah's proposal".
The Government's decision to stick to the July 1 deadline for the Goods and Services Tax or GST roll out amidst demands for its deferment. "Tryst with GST : Govt. plans midnight launch : Roll out on July 1 maybe from Parliament central hall". To obviate any lack of preparedness on the part of businsses, the Pioneer reports "GST council gives return filing breather to traders for 2 months".
The Hindu carries an interview with UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya. On the question of the state government invoking the National Security Act against those involved in cow slaughter and cow smuggling, the paper quotes Mr Maurya as saying " We want to instill fear in those who kill the cow". Adding "National Security Act will not be misused and will be invoked only if there is evidence."
Most papers take note of information provided by a group of private bankers in Switzerland regarding deposits in Swiss banks. The Tribune writes "Indians' Swiss a/c deposits dip : Bankers say singapore, Hong Kong nationals have more money".
And finally, The DNA cites a report of  the Center for Environment Education that online transactions for used products have prevented 6.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere.

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