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by A_Gupta
31 Mar 2024 18:04
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8432
Views: 2897933

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

Disputing India's GDP growth numbers: https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/8-4-gdp-growth-look-under-the-hood-2921772 -- Whether the above criticism holds any merit or not, if Sanjeev Sanyal accurately reflects the Modi Sarkar policy, then macroeconomic stability is more important to than growth. He...
by A_Gupta
31 Mar 2024 18:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4373
Views: 1207764

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

^^^ When the bell rang, the pugilist rushed across the ring, meeting his opponent more than halfway and delivered a solid knock-out punch.

That is what I had in mind.
by A_Gupta
31 Mar 2024 17:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7931
Views: 2135867

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

Each day, more and more people are finding themselves in economic blackholes, thanks to imprudent government policies, and each day more and more people are openly or covertly begging before anyone who can give them a few rupees. This trend is fast gaining an international dimension, as evident fro...
by A_Gupta
31 Mar 2024 08:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4373
Views: 1207764

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

If Pakistan really is ready to climb down, India should meet it halfway.
and catch it unawares....
by A_Gupta
30 Mar 2024 16:47
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Replies: 212
Views: 34251

Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]

Sorry, third in a row, but in India, donations to a political party registered with the Election Commission are eligible for deductions from income tax. https://tax2win.in/guide/section-80ggc "Section 80GGC specifies the deduction under the Income Tax Act that is allowed from the total gross in...
by A_Gupta
30 Mar 2024 16:24
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Replies: 212
Views: 34251

Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]

Aha, this must be it: At present, political parties are not required to reveal the names of individuals or organisations who donate less than Rs 20,000 or those who donate via Electoral Bonds. As per Section 29C of the RPA, political parties are required to give the EC details (such as name, address...
by A_Gupta
30 Mar 2024 15:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Replies: 212
Views: 34251

Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]

1. Do political parties get tax exemption? If so, how much? Under Section 13A of the Income Tax Act, political parties are exempt from paying Income Tax but are required to file their Income Tax returns annually to the Income Tax Department. They enjoy 100% tax exemption from all sources of income. ...
by A_Gupta
30 Mar 2024 06:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Replies: 212
Views: 34251

Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]

It does seem a little incredible that the Congress is slapped with tax notices for Rs 1800 crores. I would like to know how the IT department computed that.
by A_Gupta
30 Mar 2024 04:05
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4373
Views: 1207764

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

^^^ You forgot "repeal CAA". Also, must not Hindustan also own up to all the saajish they have made against the Land of the Pure and offer reparations?
by A_Gupta
29 Mar 2024 23:13
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3349
Views: 714939

Re: Indian Roads Thread

After the above: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2015548 “ National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT), the infrastructure Investment Trust by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has successfully concluded fund-raising through ’InvIT Round-3’forNational Highway stretches of aggre...
by A_Gupta
29 Mar 2024 23:11
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3349
Views: 714939

Re: Indian Roads Thread

The Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture (Chair: Mr. V. Vijayasai Reddy) presented its report on ‘Operation and Maintenance of National Highways and Management of Toll Plazas’ on February 8, 2024. Key observations and recommendations of the Committee include: At the link below: https...
by A_Gupta
29 Mar 2024 22:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Replies: 212
Views: 34251

Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/lok-sabha/india/how-indias-grand-old-party-was-left-with-bank-accounts-frozen/articleshow/108715070.cms?from=mdr Later, party MP and lawyer Vivek Tankha said on X that the IT appellate tribunal had allowed the party to operate its accounts with the...
by A_Gupta
29 Mar 2024 09:40
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Replies: 212
Views: 34251

Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]

In the above mentioned interview by Smita Prakash of Madhavi Lata, Madhavi Lata talks about ballot stuffing in certain "sensitive" areas, how the camera streaming video of the booth goes off line, and the police carefully make sure that they are not disturbed; how there are voter ids for d...
by A_Gupta
29 Mar 2024 05:11
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Roads Thread
Replies: 3349
Views: 714939

Re: Indian Roads Thread

Year wise user fee collection on national highways Year Crores 2018-19 25,154.76 2019-20 27,637.64 2020-21 27,923.80 2021-22 33,907.72 2022-23 48,028.22 2023-24* 53,289.41 *Up to January 2024 Read more at: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/roadways/toll-collection-on-natio...
by A_Gupta
28 Mar 2024 22:02
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4373
Views: 1207764

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

One more of those aspirational things - religious tourism in Khyber-Pakhtoonkhwa https://thefridaytimes.com/25-Mar-2024/unlocking-the-potential-of-religious-tourism-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa The former KP government endeavored to establish a contemporary, internationally recognized tourism resort at the...
by A_Gupta
28 Mar 2024 21:49
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]
Replies: 212
Views: 34251

Re: Lok Sabha Elections 2024 - World's largest elections - Desh Ka Garv [World's envy]

Why did the BJP leadership give Madhavi Lata the ticket if she is not a good candidate, is unpopular on the ground with the BJP Karyakartas, etc.? Are they deliberately trying to ensure no victory in that seat? (acknowledged that winning that seat will be tough).
by A_Gupta
27 Mar 2024 22:17
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8735
Views: 2279796

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

We have heard Gurupatwant Singh Pannun, Khalistan terrorist, claim to have donated a few million US$ to the Aam Aadmi Party. Suppose it is true. What other damaging secrets does Pannun have? In that regard, here is my speculation: suppose Pannun was blackmailing some Indian politician. That politici...
by A_Gupta
24 Mar 2024 14:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4373
Views: 1207764

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

https://www.dawn.com/news/1823433 Pakistan striving for relevance, and for new financing for a new war on terrorism. Just as it took a multinational effort to defeat IS, a similar endeavour will be needed to destroy IS-K before it spreads its deadly wings any further. This will require the internati...
by A_Gupta
23 Mar 2024 20:37
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4039
Views: 1673893

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Tass, March 17: https://tass.ru/politika/20283597 Google translate: The President of the Russian Federation noted the intention to intimidate and destabilize Russian society MOSCOW, March 19. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin called statements in the West about the possibility of terrorist at...
by A_Gupta
23 Mar 2024 20:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4039
Views: 1673893

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

US Embassy Russia, March 7: https://ru.usembassy.gov/security-alert-avoid-large-gatherings-over-the-next-48-hours/ Security Alert: Avoid Large Gatherings over the Next 48 Hours Location: Moscow, Russia The Embassy is monitoring reports that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings i...
by A_Gupta
23 Mar 2024 18:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 4039
Views: 1673893

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

The US claims: The United States has intelligence confirming Islamic State's claim of responsibility for the shooting, a U.S. official said. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity said Washington had warned Moscow "appropriately" in recent weeks of the possibility of an attack. F...
by A_Gupta
20 Mar 2024 21:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4373
Views: 1207764

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Can we get open source satellite photos of bomb damage in Gwadar?
by A_Gupta
18 Mar 2024 18:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Understanding the US - Again
Replies: 7475
Views: 1639267

Re: Understanding the US - Again

The latest numbers from the U.S. Energy Information Administration show the United States is in the middle of a major propane boom, among other areas of energy dominance. Propane exports have skyrocketed to set a new record in U.S. history, averaging 1.9 million barrels per day in December. Accordi...
by A_Gupta
18 Mar 2024 04:19
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8432
Views: 2897933

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2024/Mar/17/indias-private-investment-puzzle India’s private investment puzzle According to the government data, private investment at both the current and constant prices was 27% of the gross domestic product (GDP). NEW DELHI: Despite the Government’s thrus...
by A_Gupta
17 Mar 2024 22:55
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8735
Views: 2279796

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

> Don't forget the Jackson-Vanik amendment They were very clever to word it so that no explicit denomination appears in there, i.e., as shown below. The specific citizens who did not have the opportunity to emigrate or had a tax on emigration were the Jews of the U.S.S.R., but you wouldn't know that...
by A_Gupta
17 Mar 2024 20:14
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV
Replies: 8735
Views: 2279796

Re: India-US relations: News and Discussions IV

From Wikipedia: Enacted on November 21, 1989, the Lautenberg Amendment, Public Law 101–167, took effect in 1990 which provided refugee status in the United States for nationals from the Soviet Union and later the former Soviet Union, Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia or Lithuania who are Jews, Evangelical Ch...
by A_Gupta
17 Mar 2024 01:01
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8432
Views: 2897933

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

https://prsindia.org/budgets/states/bihar-budget-analysis-2024-25 The Finance Minister of Bihar, Mr Samrat Chaudhary, presented the Budget for the state for the financial year 2024-25 on February 13, 2024. Budget Highlights The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Bihar for 2024-25 (at current pri...
by A_Gupta
14 Mar 2024 18:36
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8432
Views: 2897933

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

All the major states but Bihar show healthy year over year increases in GST collection for February. Bihar shows a 1% drop. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2010615#:~:text=Gross%20Goods%20and%20Services%20Tax,the%20same%20month%20in%202023. Manipur, Mizoram and Jharkhand also. Any thou...
by A_Gupta
14 Mar 2024 02:41
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1872
Views: 418173

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/canada-s-descent-into-tyranny-is-almost-complete/ar-BB1jOEO0?cvid=fa672e307dc14c68b72dc3aa5c3cf76d&ocid=winp2fptaskbarent&ei=33&sc=shoreline Canada’s descent into tyranny is almost complete Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is threatening his mos...
by A_Gupta
13 Mar 2024 21:51
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8432
Views: 2897933

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

"Specifically, the Indian government foresees increased exports of pharmaceuticals, garments, chemicals and machinery to EFTA members, and it hopes to attract investments in automobiles, food processing, railways and the financial sector." "Currently, India stands as the EFTA’s fifth-...
by A_Gupta
13 Mar 2024 05:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7931
Views: 2135867

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

I'm being very crass here, but the main purpose of CPEC is for India to have some targets to bomb in Pakistan in case of a war.
by A_Gupta
12 Mar 2024 18:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Maldives Civil-Military Issues
Replies: 1130
Views: 245851

Re: Maldives Civil-Military Issues

Maldives is in a debt trap. Like Pakistan it lives beyond its means. Unlike Pakistan it is a small country and so is even more easily bought.
by A_Gupta
12 Mar 2024 18:03
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8432
Views: 2897933

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

@fanne I just want to understand the "physics" of the regulation - how does it protect against bad behavior? Added: thanks for the link. The US adopted short selling disclosure rules only in October 2023; ( https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2023-221 ) but the European Union had them s...
by A_Gupta
11 Mar 2024 21:56
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: China Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 89
Views: 33260

Re: China Economic Stress Watch

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/china-is-teaching-the-likes-of-apple-and-tesla-a-very-painful-business-lesson/ar-BB1jGoWm?cvid=ca71e1ec1dee4dd68efac73118f59b32&ocid=socialshare&ei=17&sc=shoreline There was once a time when American CEOs looked to China as a land of opportunity. Tha...
by A_Gupta
11 Mar 2024 18:05
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8432
Views: 2897933

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

How does this help with a Hindenburg-like situation?
by A_Gupta
11 Mar 2024 06:41
Forum: Science, Economics & Technology Forum
Topic: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017
Replies: 8432
Views: 2897933

Re: Indian Economy News & Discussion - Nov 27 2017

"Four European countries just signed a free-trade agreement with India—and committed to invest $100 billion" India signed a trade agreement with Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland on Sunday that includes a commitment of $100 billion investment and creating 1 million direct jobs...