The Srikrishna committee on data protection submitting its much awaited report, is the lead story in several newspapers today.The Indian Express writes “Aadhaar to web: Govt gets roadmap for new law to protect citizen’s data”. “Srikrishna report strives for balance” reports Financial Express adding “no blanket order on data storage in India, walks fine line between citizens, the state and the industry”.
DNA quoting external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj writes, “Agent who sent 39 Indians to Iraq active”. The Tribune quotes External affairs Minister saying “Agent of 39 Iraq dead still at it; kin clueless.”
“Paswan puts BJP on notice over dalit law” highlights the Asian Age. The paper writes that he gives time till August 9 to restore harsh provisions of SC/ST Act. Hindustan Times writes, “patience running out’, Paswan’s LJP warns ally BJP on Dalit issue”.
The Indian Express writes “Kharif planting lags despite MSP hikes, normal monsoon”. “Yamuna nears danger level in Capital”, reports the Pioneer.
“Modi. Xi agree to maintain ties ‘momentum’ “, says the Statesman. The Times of India reports, “Modi meets Xi, Putin to give ties further boost”.
Bad marks? Switch off your phone in class. Well, The Times of India reports that mobile use affects long-term retention, test scores go down by 5 percent. Giving student access to an electronic device, such as phone or tablet, for non academic purpose during lectures may lower their performance in exams, a study has found.