Saturday, September 24, 2016

Another youth killed in Kashmir unrest; toll up to 88

Another youth killed in Kashmir unrest; toll up to 88

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES
India's response to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's address at the United Nation's General Assembly is the top story in most papers. "India says Pak a terrorist state run by a war machine" reports the Hindustan Times. Taking note of the investigations into the Uri terror attack, the Indian Express writes "Terrorists may have used LOC prefabricated huts". On the possible options for an Indian response to the attack the Times of India caption reads "Veiled threat? Indus Waters Treaty cant be one-sided affair, says India".
The papers report that there's a fresh terror alert in Maharashtra. "Students spot 6 suspicious armed men, Mumbai on alert" writes the Pioneer. The Hindu reports "Lockdown in Navi Mumbai". In connection with this latest threat, the Indian Express says "Police probe mystery boat abandoned in Raigad".
The press keenly takes note of the 3 day BJP National council meeting which is to start in Kozhikode in Kerala today. The Pioneer states "BJP council eyes OBC ; Uri, poverty top agenda". The Hindustan Times reports "BJP's Kerala huddle set to shape government's foreign policy".
Most papers highlight the stand of the All India Shia Muslim Personal Law Board on the issue of triple talaq. "Shia board : Ban triple talaq, just like Sati" reports the Asian Age.
The Indian Express prominently notices on its front page a resolution passed by the National Commission for Backward Classes. The paper writes "Let O in OBC stand for orphans too, says panel".
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev's close aide and Patanjali Ayurved's Acharya Balkrishna is in the news. The Pioneer writes " Ramdev's aide in forbe's top 50 richest Indian's list".
A recent ranking of universities across the world gets traction in the press. The Tribune reports "Oxford ranked right on top". The Asian Age adds "Record 31 Indian varsities now among world's best".
And finally it's the season of Oscar nominations 2017. Writing about India's official entry, the Hindu says "Visaranai to take a shot at Oscar nomination : Thriller on police brutality chosen as official entry for Best foreign Language film".

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