The Kerala devastating floods and rescue operations continues to dominate the headlines today. “Prime Minister grants Kerala Rs 500 crore’ – headlines DNA, adding that environmentalists called it a man made disaster, citing the government’s failure on the environment policy front. “Rs 13,000 cr needed to repair 83,000 km road network” writes the Indian Express
Hindustan Times quoting the Met Department writes’ While the intensity of rainfall will reduce in Kerala from Wednesday, the regions north will continue to receive a good amount of rainfall.
Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s ashes will be immersed in various rivers across the country, starting with the Ganga at Haridwar. Times of India writes, Breaking centuries of taboo, a heart broken yet hopeful nation watched as foster daughter Namita Bhattacharya performed the parikrama around his funeral pyre. Traditionally, Indian women are not permitted to do the task, which is the duty of a son. “In Atals last rites – these women find inspiration” reads the headline.
The Press abounds with picture and news of cricketer-turned-politician – Imran Khan taking oath as Pakistan 22nd Prime Minister. “A new Innings”, headline Financial Express, while Times of India and The Asian Age, reporting on Navjot Singh Sidhu hugging the Pakistan Army Chief at the swearing in ceremony – writes “Sidhu hugs Pak Army Chief, is slammed by BJP.”