“Imran seeks talks, trade with India to resolve conflicts”, reports the Times of India of the newly – elected Pakistan PM’s desire to provide better quality of life to the people of the two neighbouring countries On same topic Indian Express headline says “Imran Khan responds: India, Pakistan need to trade & talk, discuss Kashmir
”Satya Pal Malik replaces Vohra as J&K Governor” headlines the Hindustan Times, on the gubernatorial rejig on Tuesday, as Bihar, Haryana and four other states get new faces. ‘Key challenge is to win people’s confidence’, the Indian Express quotes the new J&K Governor.
”Chadrayaan-I confirms ice on Moon” writes the DNA. Hindustan Times mentions it as ”ISRO’s Place in Space History”.
”Farmer’s son shoots to top at Asiad” says the Pioneer, of Saurabh Chaudhary becoming the youngest Indian shooter to win an Asian Games Gold medal.
”India, China can sort out differences” the DNA quotes the Prime Minister.
”Only 2.5% Kerala farmers insured” leads the Pioneer, adding, ”Flood ravages 4 lakh acre farm land in 5 States”.
“India declines UAE’s 700 crore rupee offer for relief” states the Asian Age, of the Centre deciding to decline all offers of financial help from foreign countries.
”EC proposes cap on poll expenses of political parties” is a front page story in the Hindustan Times.
”Supreme Court scraps NOTA option for RS polls” saying, EC move will revive ‘Satan of defection’ reports the Hindu.
In a box item captioned ”Language Skills”, the Hindustan Times writes ”Under Modi – Sushma, interpreters shine in MEA”. The paper says, the foreign ministry is sending IFS officers for training in at least four foreign languages – Russian, French, Arabic and Spanish, with the PM and Sushma Swaraj showing a preference to speak in Hindi.
”NEET won’t be held twice a year, pen & paper to continue” states the DNA, of the HRD Ministry dropping its plan to conduct the exam in online mode only.
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