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Saturday, May 06, 2017
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The Hindu-
Forced out of the forest
For the Chenchus, the Nallamala forest is their home. Not any longer after a National Tiger Conservation Authority order stripped
themof their rights in a bid to fortify India’s largest tiger reserve.
The Hindu-
Breathe in the spirit of 1967
TEST SERIES
Fifty years ago, Dravidian politics triumphed in Tamil Nadu; today it must think nationally
Indian Express-
Supreme Test
Aadhaar-related cases could tell us whether our jurisprudence is fit for an age of technology
Indian Express-
A Maruti For Rail
The high-speed project is a chance to replicate the success of the auto industry
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Saturday, May 06, 2017
National
The Hindu
The Hindu-
 Is gender justice only on paper, asks woman judge
 India’s stance on forum irks China
Rues how crimes against women go on despite legislation meant
to deter them.
Indian Express-
Beijing likens Dalai Lama visit to Arunachal to a ‘sting’ for
bilateral relations
The Hindu-
 Revoking death penalty is injustice’
depravity of the crime “invites indignation of the
society and created a fear psychosis
 Set up database of children in orphanages, SC
tells govt.
Complete registration of child care institutions by year-end:
Bench.
The Hindu-
The Hindu-
 SC cautions against delay in enacting anti-torture
law
 Centre moots 3 levels of ban for unruly flyers
Proposed guidelines allows domestic airlines to ban
unruly passengers for a period ranging from three
months to a lifetime.
Such issues hold international ramifications, says CJI
Live mint-
 India’s proposal on facilitating global trade in
services faces tough opposition at WTO
Several countries at WTO opposed India’s proposal on global
trade in services citing its broad scope and the lack of balance
ECONOMY
The Hindu-
The Hindu
 Possible to meet general government debt-to-GDP
target by 2023, says Das
 Many questions still remain
Viral Acharya’s suggestion of re-privatising PSBs must be
seriously considered
' Centre is confident that the 2023 goal of a debt-to-GDP ratio of
60% for the Union and State governments combined can be
achieved.'
Indian Express-
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Tackling NPAs: RBI gets more powers; govt says status
quo changed
The Hindu-
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New terms for PSBs seeking capital: FM
Banks should commit to improving balance sheet position
RBI can direct banks to initiate insolvency resolution and winding
up petitions.
Science and Technology
The Hindu
The Hindu
 Novel molecule to treat cancer
 GSAT-9 heralds cost-saving electric propulsion
It binds to a protein and curbs the growth of tumours while
sparing normal cells
Carries an electric propulsion or EP system, first on an
Indian spacecraft.
PIB
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The South Asian Satellite – Some highlights
Each country will get access to at least one transponder
 Ministry of Civil Aviation Issues Draft CAR on
Handling of unruly and disruptive passengers
Main features of the proposed CAR.
RAJYA SABHA TV- LOK SABHA TV
Rajya Sabha TV-

The Big Picture - New banking ordinance: what will
be the impact
To watch- click on the link/picture.
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Saturday, May 06, 2017
Rajya Sabha TV-

Security Scan - Unrest in Kashmir
To watch- Click on the link/picture.
All India Radio
 Current Affairs: Discussion on "Launch of South
Asia Satellite"
To Listen- click on the link/picture.
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