The Hindu
National
- SC strikes down ‘draconian’ Section 66A-It invades right to free speech, every expression used in it is vague, says Supreme Court.
- Twitter Samvad to keep the govt.-citizen conversation going – Govt has launched a new platform, in association with Twitter to help its e-governance plans. It will provide for direct communication among leaders, government agencies and citizens through tweets and text messages.
- Centre plans security guidelines-Section 66A of IT Act has been declared invalid. But security establishments need a structured response in case of terrorism, extremist violence and promotion of communal violence through software technology says minister.
- Queen reigns at National Awards-The 62nd National Film Awards announced. ‘Court’ is the best feature film.
- Daily drug therapy for TB patients soon – The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will start daily drug therapy for TB patients in 100 select districts soon. The new treatment protocol, has been selected because experts found the old system ineffective and also a possible cause for MDR-TB.
International
- India, China agree to maintain peace, tranquility in border areas – The countries have re-emphasized “three-step process to seek a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable resolution” of border row.
- Bill curbing Sri Lankan President’s powers tabled – The Bill proposes to change the current presidential form of government to a presidential-parliamentary system.
Business
- BOOST FOR IT WORKERS – U.S. has made it easier to get L-1B work visas to attract foreign investment. It will also attract people with specialised knowledge to US.
- ADB too says India will overtake China in growth – ADB estimates India to grow at 7.8 per cent in 2015-16 and 8.2 per cent the next fiscal. These rates are higher than that of China.
Opinion-Editorial
- Free speech Ver.2.0 – The Supreme Court has indirectly said that the right to critique and the right to dissent are a important parts of the freedom of speech.
- Debating religious conversions – Religious conversion is a topic of one’s choice guaranteed under the Constitution. It is not a collective right of any religious community.
- Defying RTI, undermining democracy – Six national parties have not followed the 2013 order of Central Information Commission which declared them as Public Authorities.
Indian Express
Editorials & Columns
- Making bad loans better– Sebi will change rules to allow banks to convert part of their outstanding debt into equity.
- ‘Govts may come and governments may go but Section 66A goes on forever’ – Edited excerpts from the Supreme Court’s judgment discusses different aspects of the Law.
LiveMint
- Ending India’s housing squeeze – Building new houses alone cannot solve India’s housing problem.
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