Tuesday, October 30, 2018

TRS Attacks Congress-TDP Alliance To Divert Attention: Congress

TRS Attacks Congress-TDP Alliance To Divert Attention: Congress

NEWSPAPER  HEADLINES
The Prime Minister's Japan visit and the political developments in Sri Lanka are noticed prominently in the press today.
''Special strategic partnership with Japan, says Modi'' is the lead in the Hindustan Times. The Statesman headlines ''Defence on agenda at Modi-Abe talks''. ''Modi-Shinzo warmth precedes talks today'' writes the Asian Age.
''India roots for democracy in Sri Lanka amid crisis'' reports the DNA.'' India watching Sri Lanka Crisis'' states the Hindustan Times. The Hindu leads with ''Protect Ranil's privileges as PM, Speaker urges Sirisena''. ''Rajapaksa calls for snap polls in inaugural statement as new PM'' notes the Asian Age.
Delhi-NCR's worsening pollution levels also receives prime focus. ''Season's worst air day in city; Gurgaon, Ghaziabad in 'severe' zone'' leads the Times of India. Mail today states ''Air Pollution Time Bomb is Ticking in NCR'', with Diwali still 10 days away.
On one of the major contributors to the pollution, the Pioneer notes ''Farmers prefer stubble burning as it is cheaper''.
''President too busy; Trump declines India's invitation to be chief guest at Republic Day Parade'' reports the Mail Today. The Hindu states ''Trump not to attend Republic Day event ; his 'crowded calendar' is being cited as primary reason for not accepting the invitation''.
 '' 3 More Ramayana Express trains to hit tracks'' covering locations associated with the Hindu epic, states the Hindustan Times, on the 'Ramayana circuit'  turning into a  new mode of revenue for the Indian Railways.
And finally, the Hindu reports ''US techies hire nannies to keep children away from screens'', with the fear of screens  reaching the level of panic in Silicon Valley. Parents are now asking nannies to keep phones, tablets, computers and TVs off and hidden at all times.

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