Sunday, August 6, 2017

‘Orator’ Venkaiah Naidu had backed Modi before 2014 elections

‘Orator’ Venkaiah Naidu had backed Modi before 2014 elections

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:
Aadhaar needed for death certificates, is a major story in most papers.
"Aadhaar 'needed, not must' for death certificates" DNA cites the government. Hindustan Times says, the government has clarified Aadhaar not made mandatory, but is required for registration of deaths from October 1.
"Shared interests of India, China outweigh differences, says Chinese Consul General" leads The Indian Express, a day after Sushma Swaraj underlined talks as a solution to the Doklam standoff.
"Cross-LoC trade and travel to resume next week" amid NIA reservations, highlights the DNA.
"1st Pak Hindu minister in 25 years" reports The Asian Age, of Dr. Darshan  Punshi from Sindh, who was sworn in as Minister of State in new Pakistan Prime Minister, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi's Cabinet.
"Government to sell stake in 22 companies" is the lead in The Hindustan Times. The Economic Times headlines it as "Government offers slice of Blue Chips via New Exchange-Traded Fund."
"Cattle trade ban rules were not placed before Parliament; In reply to RTI plea, Lok Sabha Secretariat says Centre did not follow procedure" reports The Hindu.
"Up to 450 percent mark-up on Knee implants, government may cap prices" leads The Times of India, citing an analysis by the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority which shows, distributors and hospitals earn the most.
The Economic Times notes "IGST a Bitter Pill for Patients with Rare Disorders" as drugs exempt from duties, not from GST.
"IIT's all-women team offers new tool in fight against cancer" informs The Indian Express.
And finally, "In Kashmir, a football coach helps youngsters dream of life goals". The Times of India carries the story of 23-year-old Qudsia Altaf, who left her civil engineering dream to apply salve on a distressed people, and now wants to take her football team to an international event.

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