FRONT PAGE New Bill halves terms of local body presidents NATIONAL Budgetary proposals for J&K passed Nod for 83 LCA Tejas Mk-1A Child welfare schemes must continue: SC INTERNATIONAL U.S. and China exchange barbs OPINION In Upper House nomination, a fall for ‘aloofness’ An SC verdict violative of minority rights Time for a powerful display of humanity Over the cliff Faith can’t override public health Democratic heft Competitive impropriety First veto by U.S. in UNSC BUSSINESS RBI to infuse Rs. 10,000 crore via OMO