The Hindu
National
- Prime Minister wants housing target met – Two crore houses will be built annually to meet the target of ‘Housing for All by 2022’ programme. Read to know about PM’s special interest in the scheme.
- India to airlift its nationals from Yemen – There are 3,500 Indians in Yemen. Read to know about the Govt’s plan for Indians stranded there.
- ‘Viraat decommissioning will not hit operations’ – The aircraft carrier INS Viraat will be decommissioned next year. Read to know why this will not affect the Navy’s operational plans, readiness or capability.
- Even adult films cannot use profanity, says CBFC chief – Govt says the role of the CBFC is to certify and not censor. Read to know why this not the reality.
- Wizards of oz rule again – Australia defeated New Zealand to win its fifth Cricket World Cup title.
International
- Russia, Australia, Netherlands to join AIIB – Read to know how China’s Silk Road plans may shift the global balance of economic power towards Eurasia.
- ‘Deal reached on number of Iran centrifuges’ – Iran and six world powers have reached a tentative agreement on a nuclear deal. Read to know how this would cut down Irans’s nuclear programme drastically.
Opinion-Editorial
- Towards safer skies – The Germanwings Airbus A320 was deliberately crashed in the French Alps by its co-pilot. The article examines the issues the event raises for the aviation industry.
- The war in Yemen – Yemen is facing a humanitarian crisis following military conflict. Read to know how a localised war between various forces in Yemen has taken on a regional dimension.
- The ‘greatness’ of a ‘landmark’ judgment – The article explains why the quashing of Section 66A of IT Act is a remarkable judgement.
Indian Express
Editorials & Columns
- AFSPA-Disturbed Areas debate in J&K – It has been argued that the continuation of AFSPA in the absence of Disturbed Areas Act (DAA) is “illegal”. Muzamil Jaleel explains the debate.
- Lead from the Centre – 85% of the money Govt spends in the agri-food sectors goes to food and fertiliser subsidies. Read to know about the solution the author suggests to solve this problem.
- House without debate – State assemblies are becoming increasingly unruly day-by-day. The article explains why they should strengthen the culture of debate and abandon physical violence.
- Empower, don’t patronise, the farmer – The authors offer suggestions on how land acquisitions can be made easier.
LiveMint
- Sebi targets firms raising funds from large number of investors –
Sebi is taking action against companies that are raising money from a large number of investors without obtaining regulatory approvals.
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A new Asia – China says it wants to help build a new Asian order. Read to know how China is similar to Germany in Europe.
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