The Hindu
National
- GST will economically integrate India: Jaitley – India will become one seamless market with the introduction of GST and result in economic integration of India, says Arun Jaitley.
- Experts dispute premise of juvenile law amendments – The basis for proposing amendments for stringent action is flawed and unlikely to act as a deterrent, claim experts.
- Tejas has limited capability: CAG – Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark-I Tejas being inducted into the Indian Air Force has limited capability and does not meet the force’s operational requirements, reports CAG.
- Pranab meets Putin, signals solidarity – They reviewed bilateral cooperation, including in energy and defence sectors.
- Three schemes launched – PMJBY and PMSBY are insurance schemes, while Atal Bima Yojana would address old age income security needs.
International
- Putin denounces military bloc mindset – Without referring directly to the U.S., the U.K. and France, President Putin says a “military bloc mentality” is hindering international cooperation.
- Continuity likely in ties with India – The election of David Cameron will mark a continuation rather than a fresh start in ties with India, as both countries have already established a fairly strong relationship.
- WHO declares Liberia Ebola-free – WHO has declared Liberia Ebola-free, hailing the achievement where the virus has killed more than 4,700 people.
- Mubarak sentenced to three years – An Egyptian court has sentenced ousted President Hosni Mubarak and his two sons to three years in prison after a retrial for embezzlement.
Business
- Definition of Net Neutrality should be flexible: Pranesh Prakash – The definition of Net Neutrality should be flexible enough to allow for experimentation with different models of providing cheaper Internet access , says Internet expert Pranesh Prakash.
Opinion-Editorial: Sunday Anchor
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Indian Express
- Government proposes, RBI disposes – RBI and Govt should provide reasons and explain their change of views and opposition to the views of the other, writes P Chidambaram.
LiveMint
- CAG pulls up telecom department for Rs24,000 cr ‘loss’ – In a report tabled in Parliament, CAG has highlighted various policy and procedural lapses of the telecom department.
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