Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Mandsaur Firing: No FIRs Against Cops Who Shot Farmers In Madhya Pradesh

Mandsaur Firing: No FIRs Against Cops Who Shot Farmers In Madhya Pradesh

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:
Most newspapers lead with the GST council decision yesterday. The Hindu Business Line headlines "GST Council lowers tax rate on 66 items, offers relief to small entities".
Another story noticed prominently by many papers is the farmers' unrest. "Fadnavis writes off farm loans as Chouhan vows to uphold crop MSP", writes Hindustan Times.
The Asian Age headline says "Army to showcase india to stone-pelters". The paper reports that the army plans to take 20 young stone pelters on a tour of India to showcase India and its growth.
The Times of India reports that the government is all set to kick off a 60 thousand crore submarine plan. The paper says that this will be the first project under its ambitious Strategic Partnership Model.
The Times of India also has a report on PM Modi's proposed visit to the US where he is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump on June 25th and 26th. The paper dubs this as an opportunity to set equations with the new occupant of the White House.
The Indian Express writes that the Election Commission has written to the law ministry asking for contempt powers to act against those out to sully the poll panel's image.
Under the headline "Hurting 'living Ganga' may cost you up to Rs 100 crore", Hindustan Times writes that a centre appointed panel has drafted a bill that prescribes 7 years in jail and a fine up to Rs 100 crore for those who commit an offence against the river.
The Tribune writes that the latest Global Adult Tobacco Survey reveals that India has 81 lakh lesser tobacco consumers since 2010. The survey also reveals however, that expenditure on cigarette has tripled in the last 7 years.
Hindustan Times reports that External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj cut the red tape and helped a Pakistani family to get a medical visa for their baby's heart surgery.
The Pioneer reports that "Shift to high-value horticulture crops bears record yields". The paper adds that small and marginal farmers have raised bumper horticulture crops for the fifth consecutive year.
And finally, 41 year old Abdul Rasul, an Indian IT professional has "A stamp collection worth bowing to" reports the Hindu. 

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