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

Towards a genomics revolution India has the scientific resources for genetic research — all it needs is the vision at the national level to leverage them The Hindu-

A new plateau India and China must begin the task of repairing bilateral ties

Indian Express-

A law for the farmer Pesticide Management Bill should address the anomalies that prevent state governments from booking large pesticide companies. Indian Express-

Don’t suspend disbelief US President’s censure notwithstanding, Pakistan continues to mainstream terror groups. India cannot let down its guard.

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National The Hindu-

Inserting new Section in IPC was discussed Centre considered several options

Indian Express-

Cabinet nod for Rs 6,809-crore Zojila tunnel project connecting Jammu and Kashmir with Ladakh Situated at an altitude of 11,578 feet on Srinagar-Kargil-Leh National Highway, the pass remains closed during winters (December to April). Heavy snowfall and avalanches cut off Leh-Ladakh region from Kashmir.

The Hindu-

India calls off missile deal with Israel The 4.6-billion-rupee ($72 million) order follows up an earlier purchase of Barak missiles, meant to protect Navy vessels against sea-skimming missiles and aerial threats.

Indian Express-

Why tensions in Maharashtra represent a tussle between competing nationalisms For Dalits, it is important to send out the message that they matter politically, before the BJP takes a decision on Maratha reservations.

The Hindu-

Key Ministries disagree over CAMPA fund rules These funds are meant to be used by states to implement agro-forestry in non-forest land to compensate for felled forest.

Live mint-

Healthcare services mobile delivery facing barriers in implementation: report The report says access to even basic healthcare is a challenge in India because the supporting infrastructure and resources are inadequate, along with inadequate funds and behavioural issues

ECONOMY

The Hindu-

WHO okays Bharat Bio typhoid shot Hyderabad firm’s Typbar typhoid conjugate vaccine can now be supplied globally

Indian Express-

Niti Aayog working to adopt AI, blockchain in governance The think tank said it is at an advanced stage of developing a National Data and Analytics Portal.

The Hindu-

Telecom policy 2018: TRAI seeks comments Regulator releases consultation paper

IndianExpress-

FM Arun Jaitley -chaired panel to look into old port projects The four member committee, headed by Jaitley, also has shipping minister Nitin Gadkari, law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Niti Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar.

Science and Tech.; Environment

The Hindu-

Here’s what makes us optimistic about Indian agriculture There is a vested interest in projecting the country’s farm sector as crisis-prone and underestimating its inherent robustness.

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