The Hindu
National
- Trial in criminal cases will be completed in 5 years: CJI – There are 2.64 crore undecided cases in the subordinate courts and 42 lakh pending in the High Courts. The article talks about some possible ways to solve the issue.
- Guard against 5-star activists: PM – Politicians have several checks upon them like Election Commission, RTI and Lokpal; but none of them are applicable to the judiciary. So, the judiciary “cannot afford to be seen in the wrong”, says PM.
- Amend Mines Act to contain silicosis: Rajasthan HRC – Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission has asked the govt to review the Mines Act to contain the spread of Silicosis and other occupational diseases.
- ‘Delhi air quality to be very poor over next few days’ – SAFAR, a govt body has warned about an impending severe decrease in Delhi air quality. Read about Particulate Matter, Safar Model and desirable air quality levels.
- Archaic laws contributing to backlog, says Modi – Poorly drafted laws,unnecessary laws increase pendency, says PM.
International
- Pact on smart cities likely during Modi’s visit to France – India and France may sign a pact in the interest of India’s smart cities project.
- Grooming women for jihad – The number of British women who have gone to Syria to join the Islamic State are growing. The article explores how and why this happens.
Business
- Understanding green bonds and greener way of financing – Green bonds are a new way of financing renewable energy projects. What are green bonds?- Find out all about them in this article.
Opinion-Editorial
- Cheap talk – The article discusses the issue of the public’s obsession with fair skin.
- When loyalty trumps governance – Extreme cases of party and personal loyalties of political functionaries are detrimental to democracy, says the article.
Indian Express
Editorials & Columns
- A greenprint for reform – The author offers pinpoint suggestions on environmental protection and fighting climate change.
- Social security boost: Range of new pension, insurance schemes on anvil – Read about the soon-to-be -launched new govt schemes for pension and insurance.
LiveMint
- Narendra Modi to launch air quality index amid funding concerns – A National Air Quality Index will be launched by the PM today. It give people access to real-time information of the quality of air they breathe.
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