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Under a humane Constitution The Supreme Court’s judgment on passive euthanasia must compel more debate on technological self-determination Indian Express-

Social injustice Treating department, not university, as unit for SC, ST, OBC reservations will defeat the purpose of the policy.

Live mint-

India must lead the transition to green energy The fight against climate change is likely to create the next big technological wave, an opportunity for India

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National The Hindu-

India commits $1.4 billion for solar energy worldwide PM announces largest ever funding at International Solar Alliance meet

Indian Express-

Death penalty should stay, say 12 out of 14 states, UTs The 12 states, while arguing against the abolition of capital punishment, took the line that the penalty serves to act as a deterrent in cases of heinous crimes such as murder and rape.

The Hindu-

Limit on Xi’s tenure goes as NPC backs statute changes President’s doctrine becomes part of Constitution

Indian Express-

New edge to agrarian distress: Why demands are more than loan waiver Large numbers of the tribals who have gathered in the Mumbai are not seeking a loan waiver, but the implementation of the vision envisaged in Forest Rights Act, a legislation enacted by Parliament in 2006.

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The Hindu-

‘Bank recap should be part of broader reform package’ Economic growth prospects remain positive: IMF’s Zhang

The Hindu-

PNB fraud: RBI starts special audit of public sector banks To focus on trade financing activities, especially relating to letters of undertaking

The Hindu-

What is International Solar Alliance? The idea was to form a coalition of solar resource-rich countries to collaborate on addressing the identified gaps in their energy requirements through a common approach.

Live mint-

Agriculture, allied sectors to see moderate growth of 3% this fiscal The farm sector growth is estimated to moderate due to higher growth achieved last year, minister of state for agriculture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told Rajya Sabha

Multimedia-Videos Rajya Sabha TV-

Science Monitor | 10.03.18

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All India Radio

Spotlight: Discussion on Founding Conference of

International Solar Alliance

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