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Saturday, 1 June 2024

Ayushman Yojana

It is true that India is still a young country. But our country needs to worry about senior citizens. In this case, the plan in the manifesto of the Bharatiya Janata Party is important that in future all senior citizens above 70 years of age will get the facility of Ayushman card. All parties have given assurances of implementing such schemes in their manifestos. However, in the context of senior citizens, they are most insecure about their health. In this view, it is being suggested that the age under the Ayushman Card Scheme should be 65 instead of 70.
Yogita Kumari
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Rakesh
Friday, 31 May 2024

Power sector’s achievement

The record breaking heat across the country also led to a steep hike in power demand as ACs, coolers etc remained functional for extended periods. In a significant achievement for India's power sector, the country has met a record maximum power demand of 250 GW on May 30. The combined impact of weather-related loads and growing industrial and residential power consumption led to a record power demand. Support from renewable energy sources especially solar during solar hours and wind during non solar hours is also very significant in meeting the demand.
Nitin Saxena
Thursday, 30 May 2024

" Post-June 4 scenario?"

There are contradictory speculations about election results. All political alliances are claiming majority. Consider a hypothetical situation. What will happen if neither the INDIA alliance nor the NDA fails to achieve the magical 272 mark. The independents could rule the roost. Horse-trading may become widely prevalent. Total chaos, beyond the control of a caretaker government. What will be the fate of anti-corruption agencies? The Election Commission may be flooded with innumerable complaints from hundreds of loosers demanding verifications of EVM/VVPAT machines. If not satisfied (by action or inaction of the commission) the loosers would approach the subordinate courts across the country, further aggravating the backlog of pendency. Geo-political situation is fluid. There is a distinct possibility of China annexing Taiwan escalating tension in the south-china sea region, triggering entry of the US and its western military allies. Worse, China has reportedly deployed PLA forces along the LAC, posing serious threat to India’s security. It has occupied large chunk of land in Ladhak and it trying to grab Arunachal Pradesh. One supposes it to be one reason for extending the tenure of the present Army chief, General Manoj Pandey by a month? Why,was succession planning not done for such sensitive assignment. This is intriguing and reprehensible? One last point relevant to the ongoing elections. Incidentally, how are Secretaries, Addl/Joint Secretaries and other functionaries, being appointed by the Government amid the Model Code of Conduct during the elections. The Election Commission did not raise objections by invoking MCC. The civil services headed by the Cabinet Secretary has much to explain for making appointments ahead of formation of new government. According to WIC, the present dispensation seems confident of retaining power, the third time. The Media is complicit, divisive and partisan.
A K Saxena (A former civil servant)
Wednesday, 29 May 2024

Rise in tax collection good sign

The tax collection system of our country India is moving towards improvement. For the first time in the country, GST collection has crossed Rs 2 lakh crore. Tax experts are calling this the success of efforts to reform the tax system. The future of any democratic system depends on its rich economic resources. The economies of many countries in India's neighborhood collapsed due to lack of planning, corruption and the expenditure burden of populist policies. Therefore, much needed efforts were made to enrich the financial resources in India. It is noteworthy here that while there has been an increase of 13.4 percent in tax collection from domestic activities in April, the revenue collection from imports has also increased by 8.3 percent as compared to last April.
Anam Kumar
Tuesday, 28 May 2024

MoD more inclined to list

Crucially, the move to extend the term of the present-COAS indicated the MoD is more inclined to list, evaluate and appoint figures to positions based on merit rather than circumstantial seniority. The extension thus paves the way for three Lt. Gens. U. Dwivedi (Northern), A K Singh (Southern) and N S Raja Subramani (Central) to be appointed COAS. Had the extension not occurred, Dwivedi may have been automatically promoted on the basis of his seniority.
Kishore
Monday, 27 May 2024

People of J&K repose faith in democracy

After record voter turnouts in Srinagar and Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir, Anantnag-Rajouri Parliamentary Constituency (PC) too has shattered voter turnout records, with the highest turnout since 1989 i.e. in 35 years. With this, in the ongoing General Elections, the three constituencies in the valley namely Srinagar, Baramulla and Anantnag-Rajouri have recorded voter turnouts which is highest in many decades. Thus people of Jammu and Kashmir have reposed faith in democracy and proved naysayers wrong.
Neha Ahirwar
Saturday, 25 May 2024

Elections 2024-Modi ki Guarantee

Heading with fifty five percent (290 - 293) of majority, BJP will continue to lead the country for the third consecutive term. The Lord Ram Mandir made a strong wave uniting Hindus all over the country. A major revamping can be seen in the party workforce afterwards. To further strengthen the country & party, very strict & disciplined actions are to be taken by Narendra Modi in the times to come. Central planning & decisions are impressive whereas State implementation is weak; one new Ministry (clean image bureaucrat) should be made for schemes implementation and feedback. Market uptrend can be seen after mid June giving a boost to the Indian economy.
Vivek Dhawan
Friday, 24 May 2024

Defectors didn't get relief

Many Congress leaders quit the party and joined BJP not because of any political ambition but because they wanted to be free from criminal cases pending against them. But BJP helped only those leaders having mass base. Smaller leaders like Akshay Bam in Indore, MP, who hit headlines by withdrawing nomination on the last day, are disappointed.
Nancy Kumari
Thursday, 23 May 2024

“Putin-Xi Jinping bear hug - A grave concern for India”

While Russia has been our strategic partner, China has been a permanent pain in the neck; a strategic challenge for India. The growing proximity will have far-reaching implications on the emerging world order.This should not be seen as reversal of China’s expansionist policy vis-a-vis its neighbours, especially countries in the Indian sub-continent and the indo-pacific region. India would be naïve in seeking Russia’s intervention in resolving border disputes with China in the context of its stated foreign policy. Restoration of China-occupied J&K (Read as Aksaichin) and vacation of several villages in Arunachal Pradesh, forcibly occupied by China, to India, seems far-fetched. China has occupied a large part of Gilgit-Baltistan, ceded by Pakistan under the CPEC. This belongs to India. Against this background, the new-found friendship between Russia and China, is expected to pose a serious threat to international peace.
China is hell-bent on the forcible take-over of Taiwan. Sorties by PLA jets in Taiwan air space have, of late, increased manifold. After China’s take-over of Taiwan in the foreseeable future, China will be further emboldened to assert its hegemony by controlling maritime routes in the south-China sea. The China’s Coast guard had recently issued a warning for taking coercive action against all trespassers in the south-China sea. It is preparing to carry out attacks on the Philippines and Vietnam. The US is a speechless bystander. Russia’s possible role in case of a two-front war between India v/s Pakistan joined by China, remains a riddle inside a mystery. This is in view of the fast changing dynamics of international geo-politics, geo-military and geo-economics. Russia has been India’s friend –in-need in the past. But, the future is uncertain. It has to choose between China, a brother and India,a friend! The US cannot be trusted. Its objective is only to assert its primacy over other nations and military allies, retain its No1 super power status by creating potential flashpoints in the world and keep its armaments-supply factory operational.
A K Saxena (A former civil servant)
Wednesday, 22 May 2024

How does it matter if he voted for BJP or not?

This is about showing the flaw and the fact. Why does it always have to be something related to politics? Freaking comes to the level where you can oppose the BJP or stop shouting.
Madhav Goyal
Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Big surprise after June 4

Internal rebellion is springing, not just among MLAs & MPs, but supporters & ground workers are extremely dissatisfied too with the conduct of the party & its leadership. In fact ground workers are silently working to defeat Congress + AAP Candidates all over Delhi. Big surprise is awaited after June 4, a split in party is on the table too!
D Chauhan
Monday, 20 May 2024

Arushee is seasoned Sanghi

This Cartoonist Arushee Mehrotra seems to be a seasoned sanghi! Nice job in dalaali!
Whgish
Why people hurt by cartoons?
I don't understand why people are so hurt by cartoons. It's a cartoon and it needs to appeal to the masses. It can be something the cartoonist wants to convey. Please understand that calling someone Sanghi, Dalal or Godi or xyz doesn't make you an intellectual intellectual rather a big mouthed fool.
Madhav
No wonder turnout is lower!
Yes it’s puzzling. Not only this time in all last two or three elections, we have seen electioneering at the lowest ebb. No wonder turnout is lower, much lower in younger voters. The type of discourse by political parties and worse by all except a few TV channels really puts you off. It is time for introspection by top politicians.
Awadhesh