Thursday, October 12, 2017

Aarushi Talwar murder case: Talwars’ acquitted, friends, family and well-wishers rejoice

Aarushi Talwar murder case: Talwars’ acquitted, friends, family and well-wishers rejoice

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES
The Supreme Court landmark ruling criminalising sex with minor wife, and Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council's recommendations to boost growth, are highlighted prominently in the press.
"Supreme Court rewrites 77-year law, says sex with U-18 wife is rape" headlines The Times of India. The Indian Express writes, "Sex with child wife is rape, rules SC, underlines the girl's right to choose". "Sex with Balika Vadhu is rape" is how The Pioneer puts it.
Prime Minister's economic panel zeroes in on 10 areas to spur growth, jobs" highlighted The Times of India. The Hindu says "PM's advisory council acknowledges slowdown". "New Economic Council says Not in favour of Stimulus" notes The Hindustan Times.
Two IAF commandos slain in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir, is another story reported widely in most papers.
"Using band-aid to treat brain tumour". Under that headline, The Pioneer states, blaming Diwali fireworks for Delhi's pollution skirts the issue, as construction dust, vehicle emissions and stubble burning, account for 99 percent of the city's unhealthy smog.
The Times of India notes "Traders 'gift', sell crackers online to get rid of stock".
"Petrol pump strike for Friday called off" reports the DNA.
" 'Rain, rumour' killed 23 Mumbaikars" The Tribune cites a report by the Western Railway, terming it bizarre that the Railway held none responsible for the Elphinstone road station stampede.
In the Dera chief Ram Rahim case, The Hindustan Times cites the police as claiming "Honeypreet conspired to start arson".
"Anupam Kher named FTII's new chairman" notices The Asian Age.
And finally, The Statesman reports, Twenty three girls symbolically took charge of 12 Embassies and High Commissions in the national capital for a day, on the occasion of International Day of the Girl Child on Wednesday.

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