Friday, March 2, 2018

10 Maoists, 1 commando killed in encounter along C'garh-Telangana border

10 Maoists, 1 commando killed in encounter along C'garh-Telangana border

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The prominent story in this morning's Press  - is of Approval by the Union Cabinet of Bills to tighten the noose around economic fugitives like Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya. The Times of India writes, "Law with retrospective effect to cage looters and scooters" - will brand them fugitives, assets will be seized. The Cabinet also cleared a proposal to set up the National Financial Reporting Authority, to regulate Charted Accountants.
A Delhi court, yesterday, allowing custodial interrogation of Karti Chidambaram for five days - to unearth the larger conspiracy in the INX media case - is also covered prominently on the front pages. The Indian Express headline reads, "Karti with CBI for five days, agency to confront him with papers and co-accused."
The Indian Express writes, "Govt sends out note: Very sensitive time for ties with China, so skip Dalai Lama events" adding that in an unusual departure from its stand on the Tibetans-in-exile, the government, underlining that this is a “very sensitive time” for bilateral relations with China, has sent out a note asking “senior leaders” and “government functionaries” of the Centre and states to stay away from events planned for March-end and early April by the “Tibetan leadership in India” to mark the start of 60 years in exile of the Dalai Lama.
Hindustan Times reports that Political parties in the three Northeastern states that went to the polls in February - Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland - are scrambling to strike possible alliances, ahead of counting day on Saturday.
"Maruti Suzuki, Mahindara & Mahindra and Tata Motors post double-digit sales growth", headlines DNA Money.
The Hindu offers doctors' advice, as the city gears up to play Holi today - Use organic colors; take precautions to ensure no risk to the eyes, skin and hair; stay hydrated, and avoid using contact lenses while playing.

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