Monday, June 12, 2017

Rafael Nadal Wins His 10th French Open Title, Dominating Stan Wawrinka

Rafael Nadal Wins His 10th French Open Title, Dominating Stan Wawrinka

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:
The farmer's stir in Madhya Pradesh and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's response to it is prominently noticed on the front pages. "After 6 deaths, Chouhan offers dharna as solace" reports the DNA. The Pioneer says "Chouhan sits on fast, reaches out to angry farmers".
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat's comments on the role of women in the army is widely noticed in the press. The Hindustan Times quotes him as saying "Women troops will deal with female protestors". The DNA quotes General Rawat as saying "Initially, women in Military Police only".
All the papers take note of the Finance Ministry's statement regarding the linking of Aadhar and Income Tax returns. The Hindu writes "Aadhar or enrolment number must for returns : Validity of unlinked PAN cards to continue, says government".
The controversy arising out of BJP Chief Amit Shah's remarks on Mahatma Gandhi is keenly tracked by the press. The Tribune writes "Row as Shah calls Gandhi 'chatur baniya'". The Statesman notes "Shah draws opposition fire for 'chatur baniya' remark".
Many papers report that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has denied censor exemption to three documentaries to be screened at the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala. The Indian Express states, "I&B denies screening certificate to films on Vemula, JNU, Valley".
The DNA in a special front page story captioned "Now, post-facto green clearances for projects" reports that the Environment Ministry is all set to begin appraisal of the projects that have violated green norms for granting them post-facto clearances.
And finally, the mainstreaming of the transgender community takes another step forward. The Asian Age reports that the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences has appointed Sadhna Kinnar, a transgender as Social Development Officer.

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