THE launch of Ayushman Bharat by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the top story in most of the newspapers today. The Indian Express reports “PM rolls out world’s largest health insurance scheme, says not based on communal, caste lines”. The Asian Age writes Modi rolls out’game-changer health scheme for 50 crore people.
On the uproar over the Rafale deal, The Times of India quotes Finance Minister Arun Jaitley as saying ‘CAG will examine Rafale pricing, but deal to stand’. Mail Today quotes the Minister assaying ‘Truth can’t have two versions’. The Asian Age headlines”Jaitley hints at Hollande, RaGa jugalbandi”.
Naxals guning down TDP MLA and another party leader in Andhra Pradesh has been widelycovered by most newspapers. The Hindu reports TDP MLA, leader shot dead byMaoists in Araku Valley. the IndianExpress writes ”Maoists break 4-year calm in Andhra, kill MLA, ex-MLA”.
The Pioneer headlines “Diphtheria toll at 18 for want of drugs in Delhi” as 147 kids were admitted to hospital with severe infection.
“Stubble burning begins, Delhi braces for foulair”is the lead story in the Hindustan Times .
“In Parting shot, Monsoon shows its Might ”writesThe Tribune, as ”Beas in spate, IAF chopper rescues 19 stranded inKullu”. The paper reports, all schools in Kinnaur, Kangra and Solan districts have been closed in view of therains.
“Imran faces heat for ‘diplomatic debacle’ reports the Asian Age, as Pakistan Opposition says PM Khan should havedone ‘homework’ before suggesting to re-start bilateral talks with India.