Thursday, December 21, 2017

Why are Indian farmers angry?

Why are Indian farmers angry?

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES

US President Donald Trump unveiling strategy with 'leadership role' for India is one of the top stories in most of the dailies this morning.  Hindustan Times quotes US as saying "India 'global power', Pak must curb terrorism".  While the Hindu quoting President Trump writes "China a threat, India an ally".
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley told Rajya Sabha that the government was in favour of bringing petroleum products under the ambit of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) but would await consensus among states before making any such move, reports the Indian Express.
A day after Gujarat election results were announced a fierce war of words broke out between the Congress and the BJP which is widely reported in the media. The Asian Age quoting Rahul says, "PM faces credibility crisis". The same paper writing on BJP's response writes "If Congress can't differentiate in victory and defeat, then God help them".
"Rahul tipped to lead Congress parliamentary party too" informs Hindustan Times.
"Nadda or Jai Ram for Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, ponders BJP" quips The Tribune on BJP deliberating as to who should be handed over the reins of power in the wake of defeat of its CM candidate - Prem Kumar Dhumal.
The government and the opposition sparring in Parliament is also keenly tracked by the dailies this morning. "Parliament functions finally, but threat of opposition disruption hangs" notes DNA. "Government rules out apology from PM.  Furore in House over Manmohan jibe" reports The Hindu.
"India to take-up with Islamabad alleged conversion of Sikhs" informs The Statesman.
The Pioneer reports that there was no proposal to make Aadhar linkage mandatory for property transactions.
And finally, grandparents can cut out ageism in young. Well, Mail Today reports that spending quality time with granny and grand dad can help cut out ageism in younger people, according to a new research. Ageist stereotypes are common in young adults and can even be seen in children as young as three.

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