Friday, September 28, 2018

Tariq Anwar Resigns from NCP After Sharad Pawar’s ‘Support’ for PM Modi in Rafale Deal

Tariq Anwar Resigns from NCP After Sharad Pawar’s ‘Support’ for PM Modi in Rafale Deal

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES
The important verdicts delivered by the apex court have grabbed the headlines of almost all the dailies today.
Supreme Court rejecting plea to refer to larger Bench the 1994 order that mosque is not integral to Islam is the prominent story in papers. ''Supreme Court verdict hastens Ayodhya proceedings,'' writes The Pioneer adding, ''RSS hails Supreme Court order, Yogi wants the quick settlement,'' The same paper also quotes Congress in another story titled, ''We rely on Supreme Court but BJP whips up temple issue for poll gains.''
After the historic verdict on decriminalizing homosexuality, the apex court giving its verdict that adultery cannot be a criminal offence, it is a matter of privacy; is also widely covered by the press. The Statesman says, ''Supreme Court decriminalizes adultery, strikes down Section 497,'' The Times of India adds, ''497 only a tool in legal battles.'' The Hindustan Times headlines, "Husband not master: Supreme Court scraps adultery law.''
The Rafale heat continues to raise temperatures in political corridors. The Pioneer headlines, ''Congress exploits babu's Rafale dissent note, Government in damage control mode.''
To protest against online retailers, chemists and grocers shall remain shut in Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur and Ahemedabad. ''Double whammy: Chemists, grocers to shut shop today.'' headlines the DNA.
Prime Minister Modi being bestowed with UN's highest environmental honour is also noticed by papers. ''Modi gets UN green award for solar push, plastic fight'' writes The Asian Age.
The Antigua government offering to cooperate in absconder Mehul Choksi's case is also highlighted. "Antigua offers to assist on Choksi," is a headline in The Hindu.
The hike in aviation turbine fuel price may spike airfares. The Times of India says, "You may have to pay more to fly this festive season."
And finally, The Kumbh Mela administration has made some interesting requests regarding the cops being deployed at the Mela. "For Kumbh Mela, only cops who are vegetarian and tetotaller will do," writes The Times of India.

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