Newspaper Must Read Articles of The Day– 20 September 2015

The Hindu

Centre drops two contentious clauses on NGOs – Afraid of being labelled “Anti Civil Society” government has dropped two contentious provision from Foreign Contribution Regulation Rules (FCRR), 2015. NGOs receiving foreign contributions to declare their social media accounts like their Twitter handle and Facebook pages with the government has been made optional now. The government has also dropped the clause which required NGOs to post their returns and activities on a weekly basis. It will now be done quarterly.

Kathmandu ignores Delhi’s concerns on Constitution – The article looks into India concern on the issue of Madhesi in Terai region be given due consideration in constitution; till now overlooked by Nepalese constituent assembly.

No denying education to children involved in cases – The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has put its foot down on denial of education to any child under the age of 18 who is involved in a criminal case or is found guilty by the Juvenile Justice Board.

ASEAN trade corridor could ease regional tensions – Steered by the Nanning-Singapore Economic Corridor under the framework of the Maritime Silk Road (MSR), China looks for fuller economic integration with ASEAN. Opposed to any military intervention by US in South China Sea, China said that it stands ready to work with the Asian countries to implement the declaration of the code of conduct of the countries of the South China Sea in a full, effective and comprehensive manner

Eyes on PMIs for clues after Fed keeps markets guessing – Manufacturing purchasing managers’ index of China will be a litmus test of where the Chinese economy is heading and its impact on global economy; which can give an idea about when the US Federal Reserve will manipulate the rates.

It’s Sunday

Across the aisle: Refugees, immigrants and humanity – The article looks into definition of refugee and migrants. It goes on to add how the wo have helped many economies and will be further needed due to aging population of west. The article seeks to condemn the act of countries where a religiously prejudiced preference is shown while accepting refugees.

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