Newspaper Must Read Articles of The Day– 23 April 2015

The Hindu

National

• Cabinet nod for juvenile law changes – The Cabinet has cleared amendments to the Juvenile Justice Act that would allow juveniles aged between 16 and 18 to be tried as adults for heinous crimes such as murder and rape.

• IMD forecasts deficit monsoon – The southwest monsoon’s overall rainfall prediction for 2015 is 93 per cent, three percentage points below normal.

• Cyclonic storm kills 42 in Bihar; Purnia worst hit – 42 people have been killed, more than 100 injured and crops damaged by a cyclonic storm in Bihar.

• “Bill protects juvenile rights” – In cases of rape, dacoity, murder, which are heinous crimes, it is extremely difficult to conceive that the juvenile was not aware of the consequences, says SC.

• India ranks second in cyber attacks through social media – India ranked second among nations that were most targeted for cyber crimes through the social media in 2014, says Symantec.

• Infra projects on China border on fast track: Centre – Construction of 27 key road projects in border areas is on the fast track, says minister.

• Rude surprise for U.P. farmers – Official laxity have harmed the UP government’s efforts to help 13 lakh farmers who have suffered massive crop loss in unseasonal rain and hailstorms.

International

• California Assembly describes 1984 riots as “genocide” – The 1984 riots-atrocities were a “genocide” since it “resulted in the intentional destruction of many Sikh families, communities, homes, and businesses”.

• Slew of pacts under discussion ahead of Ghani visit – Agreements on mutual legal assistance, motor vehicles movement and between chambers of commerce are under discussion ahead of Afghanistan President’s visit to India.

Business

• Telecom Commission sends back to TRAI – The Telecom Commission will send back the TRAI’s guidelines for spectrum sharing and trading, for clarifications. Spectrum sharing allows telcos to share unutilised airwaves in same telecom circles.

SCI-TECH & AGRI

• Making eco-friendly toilets – Unlike current toilets, the toilet developed by IISc regulates the flow of leachates.

• How do tears form when we get emotional? – The article explains the science behind tears.

Opinion-Editorial

• A friend comes calling – An analysis of the implications of Chinese President’s Pakistan visit.

• Revamping public procurement – A good procurement law can improve financial management and bring large financial and governance benefits, argues the authors.

Indian Express

Editorials & Columns

• The anti-labour mindset – Policies that distort costs on inputs, and thereby distort resource allocation and input choices, are undesirable, writes Bibek Debroy.

• Cairo on trial – On Morsy Verdict: Egypt’s rulers should now be  beware of their excesses, says the editorial.

LiveMint

• India expresses concerns over mega regional trade pacts – India urges members of groupings such as TTP and TTIP not to set standards beyond the realm of trade.