Highlights of India Today Hindi June 1st, 2016, issue: Cover Story: Bharat Ke Sarvashreshth College Colleges from the four big metros still dominate the rankings but new courses and colleges in small towns provide a glimmer hope. The issue provides rankings of the best colleges in all streams: Arts, Science, commerce, Medical, Engineering, Law, Mass Communication, Fashion, Fine Arts, Hotel Management, BBA, BCA and BEd. Nation: Simhastha: Snan Se Aage Badha Agenda If one leave aside the deaths and devastation during Simhastha 2016, it will be remembered for Amit Shah taking holy dips with dalit sadhu-sant and a three-day International Vichar Mahakumbh organised by RSS. The heady mix of religion and politics left their opponents speechless. The story tells how the saffron brigade diligently executed its strategy to broaden its area of influence. Nation: Imtihaan Ke Nuskhe Par Nuktachini The government has finally come up with an ordinance to stop NEET from 2016. It hold legal consultations over implementation of Supreme Court-ordered NEET as the sole entrance test for admissions to medical colleges following opposition by several states. Meanwhile all pre medical test have been postponed and students are confused whether government will challenge the apex court decision. Special Report: Dutlej-Yamuna Link Punjab ups the ante on the Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal, telling the apex court it can’t spare any water at all. It has it political implications for all the political parties active in Haryana and Punjab. Special Report: MPV: Pahiyon Ko Laga Paleeta The CRPF, our frontline force against Maoist rebels, faces a major shortage of mine-protected vehicles. Proposals for buying the MPVs have been hanging fire since 2009. Special Report: Bhartiye Yahudi: Gumshuda Samaj Lene Baitha Jayaja India’s ancient and dwindling Jewish community looks set to receive official minority status. Mobile Banking: UPI: Idhar Ishara, Udhar Len-Den Poora Unified Payment Interface, or UPI, will be the next big thing in mobile banking. Prime Minister Narendra Modi says it will change the way of banking we do now. Column: Bharat Mata: Devi Ke Roop Mein Rashtra How an icon first visualised to rally a diverse people is now being used to redefine ‘patriotism’ and citizenship.
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