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Editorials from- The Hindu, The Indian Express, Live Mint The Hindu-

A judgment for the ages The Supreme Court must define the contours of the right to privacy in a way that doesn’t undo it The Hindu-

How to curb ‘invisible money’ Reforms suggested by the Election and Law Commissions must be given a chance.

Indian Express-

Heart of the matter Price caps cannot be blamed for the overuse and misuse of stents.

Live mint-

The weak legitimacy of Indian capitalism There is a broader need in India to shift from crony capitalism to a competitive market economy.

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National The Hindu-

Illegal miners must pay back in full: Supreme Court ‘Cannot have their cake and eat it too, along with icing’

Indian Express-

Cabinet clears move to dilute no-detention clause in RTE The Cabinet also cleared the UGC’s Institutions of Eminence Deemed to be Universities Regulations 2017, aimed at creating an enabling architecture for 10 public and 10 private institutions to emerge as world-class institutions.

Live mint-

India, Japan join hands for big infrastructure push in Northeast India-Japan forum, set up to focus on strategic infrastructure projects in the northeast.

India Express-

Government clears proxy vote move for NRIs Overseas electors will have to appoint a nominee afresh for each election — one person can act as proxy for only one overseas voter.

ECONOMY

The Hindu-

Banks should reduce rates for existing borrowers too: RBI Governor Patel sees scope for more cuts in interest on loans priced off base rate

Indian Express-

Inflation fall, slowdown spur RBI to cut rate to 6-year low The RBI cut is likely to put pressure on banks to lower interest rates on home, auto and personal loans further.

The Hindu-

Centre mulls ‘One Nation, One Licence’ in new telecom policy Move may eliminate distinction between local, STD calls

Indian Express-

Three-pronged strategy cleared for Air India disinvestment The ministry has informed the Parliamentary panel: “The decision to acquire a large number of aircraft in excess of Rs 50,000 crore unleashed a pile of debt from which Air India has never recovered."

Science and Technology-Environment

The Hindu-

Global warming cuts protein in key crops Phenomenon leaves vulnerable populations at risk of growth stunting and early death, says study.

Indian Express Explained-

Studying the climate of farm suicides Nearly 60,000 farmer suicides in the last 30 years in India can be linked to warming, says a new study.

PIB Introduction of Cultural Talent Discovery Scheme

The main objectives of talent hunt as well as collection of database of artists, artisans and various art forms across the country.

Trade Related Entrepreneurship Development Assistance Scheme (TREAD) The focus of the scheme is to promote self-employment and income generation activities for women mostly from SHG groups in non-farm sector.

Multimedia-Videos Rajay Sabha TV-

Talking History |9| Delhi: The Mughal Empire under Humayun

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