Saturday, February 10, 2018

Congress targets Modi govt over Rafale fighter jet deal, judge Loya's death

Congress targets Modi govt over Rafale fighter jet deal, judge Loya's death

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES

The controversial Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhumi case which is to be heard by the Supreme Court on the 14th of March, is covered prominently on the front pages today. Quoting the Supreme Court, The Indian Express writes "We are treating Ayodhya matter as a land dispute, no third party at this stage". Hindustan Times writes, "Chief Justice Deepak Misra said, the matter was essentially a 'title suit' and would be dealt with as such, with the court unlikely to be swayed by arguments of faith.
The Maldives imbroglio is also extensively covered. The Hindu writes, India rejected an offer by Maldivian President Abdualla Yameen to send a special envoy to discuss the ongoing emergency in the country, Hindustan Times writes "Maldives envoys go to friendly states; New Delhi not on the list". Statesman says "India declined to host special envoy of Maldive President".
Sonia Gandhi's call for broad-based alliance to win 2019 elections gets coverage. Quoting her The Asian Age writes, "Congress to work with all to defeat BJP in 2019". DNA headlines "Sonia clarion call for front against Modi".
The Tribune writes that the father of Major Aditya Kumar - who has been named in an FIR registered by the J&K police in connection with the Shopian firing incident, has moved the Supreme Court seeking quashing of the FIR, saying he is seeking norms to protect soldiers rights.
The Tribune reports that 72-year-old former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khalida Zia was, yesterday, sentenced to 5 years' rigorous imprisonment  - for embezzlement of foreign donations.
Indicating that markets are on the mend, The Economic Times headlines says "After a week long retreat, Bulls are back on their feet".
And finally, now come sunglasses that can help cops spot criminals. The Chinese police are using high-tech glasses that use facial recognition technology to pin-point suspects in crowded areas, including train stations.

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