Restoration Of Postpaid Mobile Phones In Kashmir And PM Modi-Xi Meet Dominate Today's Newspapers

The Times Of India took all postpaid mobile phones to be restored in Kashmir From Monday as its lead. "70 days on, Valley's post-paid mobiles to come alive on Mon" read the headline. The post-paid mobile services will benefit around 40 lakh subscribers. While voice calls and SMS will be enabled, mobile internet will remain barred for now. WhatsApp will also not be functional.

The Hindustan Times: The Hindustan Times highlighted India and China resolving to start a new chapter of cooperation, as PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed several key issues, including ways to enhance trade and investment and confidence building measures, during their nearly seven-hour one-on-one talks spread over two days in this ancient coastal town of Mamallapuram. "Chennai Connect: Modi Xi talk trade, closer ties" read the headline on the front page of the leading English daily.

The Indian Express: The Indian Express too highlighted setting up of a new high-level mechanism between India and China to boost trade and investment. The headline on the front page read "India, China set up trade dialogue; skirt Kashmir, plan next meeting"

Highlighting PM Modi-Xi story in the lead, The Asian Age reported, on the final day of the two-day informal India and China summit -- being called "Chennai Connect" -- at the sea-side resort town of Mamallapuram near Chennai, the two leaders decided to "consolidate strategic communication." PM Modi-Xi agree to 'manage differences, avoid disputes' read the headline of the story.

The Telegraph: The Telegraph too published a story on the restoration of post-paid mobile connections in the Valley from Monday, taking the first major step towards lifting the communication blockade. "Valley mobile relief promise" was the headline on the front page.