And meanwhile statistics - Share of India's population living under international poverty line
1987: 50%
2004: 39%
2018: 11%
2024: 3%
Congi led opposition are delusional. They think they can make noise and get some media coverage.chetak wrote: ↑12 Dec 2024 19:44 Impeachment notice, preordained to fail due to MP numbers & 14-day mandatory notice period, is designed solely to intimidate RS chair Jagdeep Dhankhar so that he’s more accommodating in future to the Opposition’s disruptive tactics.
It’s a typical Left-Communist-Islamist tactic.
When Opposition bloc doesn’t have the numbers to seek VP’s removal, why the attempt?
To derail focus on #SoniaSoros link with an organisation that wants #Kashmir to be an independent country.
williams wrote: ↑12 Dec 2024 21:20Congi led opposition are delusional. They think they can make noise and get some media coverage.chetak wrote: ↑12 Dec 2024 19:44 Impeachment notice, preordained to fail due to MP numbers & 14-day mandatory notice period, is designed solely to intimidate RS chair Jagdeep Dhankhar so that he’s more accommodating in future to the Opposition’s disruptive tactics.
It’s a typical Left-Communist-Islamist tactic.
When Opposition bloc doesn’t have the numbers to seek VP’s removal, why the attempt?
To derail focus on #SoniaSoros link with an organisation that wants #Kashmir to be an independent country.
May be it was worth it! Congratulations to the World Champian! From our PM:May be I have better things to do at 1:20 AM.. here in the Bay Area..
Watching : 1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 c5 3. d4 e6
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But will synchronized polls create temptation for foreign powers to do election interference, in order to win the One Big Election jackpot prize?Amber G. wrote: ↑13 Dec 2024 01:57 Cabinet Approves One Nation, One Election, Likely To Table Bill Next Week:
They do that now already.if you watch Sambit's speech in the parliament. We should be using other means to thwart such interference. I personally like the idea of a mid-term election to spread the resource around a bit. But uniform election date is a must have for us. We are on election mode all the time and nothing gets done quickly.sanman wrote: ↑13 Dec 2024 10:33But will synchronized polls create temptation for foreign powers to do election interference, in order to win the One Big Election jackpot prize?Amber G. wrote: ↑13 Dec 2024 01:57 Cabinet Approves One Nation, One Election, Likely To Table Bill Next Week:
I worry this could happen. We can see how corruption works in USA, and other similar major western powers which have such systems.
Look at Congress -- they were created in that spirit, as the One Big Party -- and we can see how much corruption that led to.
There is value in your suggestion. Hold elections every 2.5 years.dsreedhar wrote: ↑13 Dec 2024 23:47 One time election is little worrisome. The biggest worry - It maybe encourage and easy to manipulate by creating false narrative right before elections and create a wave/sweep. Then people will be stuck wholesome.
Maybe it should be every 2.5 yrs. Half the states along with Lok Sabha and other half after 2.5 yrs. Any state govt that falls has to maybe wait for the next election cycle, until then governor rule.
durairaaj wrote: ↑14 Dec 2024 06:39 ^^ Agree with Fanne and all's argument against one nation one election.
BJP is just one fuel and onion+tomato price rise away from loosing across the whole nation and being hunted down to the grave.
Our nation's citizens are not like South Koreans who came out and prevented martial law imposition without anyone out there to rally the support.
BJP people are short-sighted, just like many other decisions they have taken, including 100% foreign investment in media, demonetization before fully enabling UPI pay and Bhimapp like tools, anti-surrogacy bills, etc.
Hers is more about the case. Seems Switzerland was trying to override domestic laws which was resulting in loss for India.
Now they are arm twisting India by withdrawing MFN into allowing them the lower tax.
The Supreme Court of India's ruling on the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) clause was based on a strict interpretation of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) and India's domestic tax laws. Here's why the ruling happened and what led to it:
1. What the MFN Clause Entails:
The MFN clause in DTAAs ensures that if India provides a more favourable tax treatment (such as lower withholding tax rates) to a third country, the same benefit should apply to other countries that have an MFN clause in their DTAAs with India.
For example, if India signed a treaty with a third country offering a lower tax rate, countries like Switzerland, Netherlands, or France could claim the same lower rate due to the MFN clause.
2. Nestlé SA’s Case:
Nestlé SA, a Swiss multinational, sought to benefit from the MFN clause in India's DTAA with Switzerland.
Nestlé argued that since India had signed treaties with countries like Slovenia and Lithuania offering a lower withholding tax rate of 5% on dividends, the same should automatically apply to Switzerland under the MFN clause.
3. Delhi High Court Ruling (2021):
The Delhi High Court ruled in favour of Nestlé, stating that the MFN clause could be invoked automatically if the treaty terms with another country offered better tax benefits.
As a result, Nestlé benefited from the lower 5% tax rate, instead of the 10% rate specified in the India-Switzerland DTAA.
4. Supreme Court's Reversal (2023):
The Supreme Court disagreed with the High Court's interpretation. It stated that: The MFN clause is not automatically triggered.
A specific notification under Section 90 of the Income Tax Act is required to implement the benefits of the MFN clause.
The Court highlighted that such notifications are essential to clarify and operationalise the applicability of the MFN clause in India's domestic tax framework.
5. Why Did This Ruling Happen?:
Legal and Administrative Clarity: The ruling emphasised that treaties alone cannot override domestic laws unless expressly notified. India’s tax administration relies on this notification process to maintain consistency.
Government’s Concern: Automatic invocation of the MFN clause could result in unintended revenue losses for India, as companies could unilaterally claim lower tax rates by referring to treaties with unrelated third countries.
Judicial Interpretation: The Supreme Court interpreted the clause in a way that aligns with India’s sovereignty in deciding how international agreements are applied within its jurisdiction.
6. Implications of the Ruling:
Switzerland viewed the ruling as a breach of the DTAA, as it restricted Swiss entities from enjoying automatic MFN benefits.
As a countermeasure, Switzerland suspended the MFN clause for Indian entities, leading to higher withholding taxes (10%) on Indian investments and income in Switzerland starting January 1, 2025.
This case underscores the complex interplay between international tax treaties and domestic tax laws, with broader implications for India’s future bilateral tax relations and its attractiveness as an investment destination.
They should have done that in Modi 2.0 when the numbers were stronger. We need proper constitutional amendments to hold the judiciary accountable and there needs to be a body to take legal action on such judges. Now I am not sure, if there are enough numbers. The problem is a basic legislation will go to the supreme court and they will declare that as unconstitutional.Zynda wrote: ↑15 Dec 2024 08:58 India has many corrupt institutions and Judiciary ranks among the top ones. With the recent Atul Subhash case, where a lady judge was allegedly involved in mocking Atul & extortion is just one case among many where the Judiciary has shown it is not beyond human vices. The fact that no FIR has been registered against the judge is also shocking. In fact, when it comes to divorce laws, the current system instigates parties (mainly females side) to pursue legal options based on vendetta rather than justice. I happened to meet a divorce lawyer around 10 years ago in a group dinner and he admitted that he used to encourage the female party to just slap 498A (back then it was a lot more draconian...it was a non-bailable offense) on husband & his family. The lawyer used to tell people, that there is little to no consequences to a false case for the females which has been proved right over & over again. In one of the cases, the lady had remarried & had children from her new husband, while the divorce case was running in court. The judgement took over 8 years to be delivered and it was proved the complaints were determined to be false. The previous husband who had been severely affected wanted to file a false case against the lady, the court said it would not encourage since she has a new family and the court did not want to ruin another family. So basically no consequences for a false case. It is disappointing to see no correction was made in the recent BNS penal codes.
Modi & Co are working on making Indian economy even richer, but I think this just means more money & corruption opportunities for the judiciary system. The corruption in judiciary is not isolated in the above but is a systemic issue. The judiciary system protects its own. The present incestuous system of appointment of judges and general feeling of invulnerability among judiciary lends itself to be a den of corruption.
Judicial reforms should be definitely among the top priorities for the NDA Govt in the near future.
durairaaj wrote: ↑14 Dec 2024 06:39 ^^ Agree with Fanne and all's argument against one nation one election.
BJP is just one fuel and onion+tomato price rise away from loosing across the whole nation and being hunted down to the grave.
Our nation's citizens are not like South Koreans who came out and prevented martial law imposition without anyone out there to rally the support.
BJP people are short-sighted, just like many other decisions they have taken, including 100% foreign investment in media, demonetization before fully enabling UPI pay and Bhimapp like tools, anti-surrogacy bills, etc.
Randeep Singh Surjewala@rssurjewala
#CAB2019 is an anathema to our Constitutional democracy. It’s an attack on soul of India
72 years earlier, India was partitioned by the british,Savarakar’s & jinnah’s sinister thought & approach
Descendants of the philosophy seek to partition our foundational values once again
सुजेवाला, there are signatures of congress leaders on the partition documents not Savarkar.
Savarkar was an inconsequential leader in those times.
Your party can't run away from responsibility
I asked AI for the whole story: This is what I got:
"Modi-Ambani Drone Scandal: Congress Demands Answers"
In a scathing attack on the ruling party, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today exposed a shocking scandal involving the use of drones to exploit India's youth. "We have evidence that the Modi government, in collusion with billionaire Anil Ambani, has been using drones to suppress the aspirations of our young people," Gandhi thundered in Parliament.
Gandhi narrated the story of Eklavya, a talented young archer who was forced to sacrifice his thumb to the ruthless Dronacharya, who was secretly working with Modi and Ambani to promote their drone technology. "This is a clear case of exploitation and abuse of power," Gandhi charged. "The Modi government is using its might to crush the dreams of our youth and promote the interests of its corporate cronies."
Gandhi quoted from the ancient epic, Mahabharata, to drive home his point. "Dronacharya's actions are a classic example of 'tapasya' - generating heat, but not wisdom. The Modi government is generating heat, but not jobs, not opportunities, and not growth." Gandhi's impassioned speech was met with thumping applause from the opposition benches.
The Congress leader demanded answers from the government on the drone scandal. "We want to know how many young people have been exploited by this nefarious scheme. We want to know how much money has been siphoned off to Ambani's companies. And we want to know why the Modi government is so desperate to promote its drone technology at the expense of our youth."
As the opposition erupted in protests, the ruling party scrambled to defend itself. "This is a baseless allegation," retorted a BJP spokesperson. "The Modi government is committed to empowering our youth, not exploiting them." But Gandhi remained unfazed. "We will not rest until the truth comes out," he vowed. "We will not rest until justice is served
India had a law minister, but what is the use of this ministry if they don't want to solve the problem? Currently, NDA has a Rajyasabha majority. Still no action.
Several leaders of the caretaker government in Bangladesh criticised PM Modi's Vijay Diwas message, saying that the 1971 victory was Bangladesh's achievement with India just an ally.
One of the student leaders of Naya Bangladesh called the message a "direct threat to Bangladesh's independence and territorial integrity".
Vijay Diwas, observed on December 16, commemorates India's decisive victory over Pakistan in the 1971 War. The defeat resulted in the liberation of East Pakistan from Islamabad's control and the birth of Bangladesh.
It was on December 16, 1971, that the Pakistani forces commander, Lieutenant General AA Khan Niazi, surrendered in front of Indian commander Jagjit Singh Aurora and signed the 'surrender instrument'. The surrender, along with 93,000 Pakistani forces, brought an end to East Pakistan's years-long agitation against the cruel regime of West Pakistan.
This change in stance from the Bangladesh leadership comes after the fall of Sheikh Hasina's regime. A military-backed caretaker government took over as Hasina was forced to seek refuge in India after anti-quota protests turned into a massive public agitation seeking her removal.
"Today, on Vijay Diwas, we pay heartfelt tributes to all the brave heroes who dutifully served India in 1971, ensuring a decisive victory. Their valour and dedication remain a source of immense pride for the nation. Their sacrifice and unwavering spirit will forever be etched in people's hearts and our nation's history. India salutes their courage and remembers their indomitable spirit," PM Modi posted on social media on Monday.
The post didn't have any mention of Bangladesh or Pakistan.
Asif Nazrul, law adviser to Muhammed Yusuf, "strongly condemned" the message, calling India just an ally in the victory.
"I strongly protest. December 16, 1971, was the day of Bangladesh's victory. India was an ally in this victory, nothing more," Asif Nazrul wrote on Facebook.
PM Modi's message on Vijay Diwas also attracted harsh reaction from Hasnat Abdullah, an important coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, who had been protesting against the regime of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
DIRECT THREAT TO BANGLADESH'S INDEPENDENCE, ALLEGES HASNAT ABDULLAH
Hasnat Abdullah, who had earlier called for banning Isckon and called for the hanging of jailed Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu, also criticised PM Modi's congratulatory post on Vijay Diwas.
"This is Bangladesh's Liberation War. The war was fought for Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan. But Modi has claimed that it was solely India's war and achievement. In doing so, they've completely ignored the existence of Bangladesh," Abdullah posted on Facebook on Monday.
"When India claims this independence as their own victory, I see it as a direct threat to the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Bangladesh," he added.
Hasnat Abdullah did not stop here, and declared the need for a continued fight against India.
"It is inevitable that we must continue our struggle against this threat from India. Our fight must go on," added Abdullah.
A leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), whose senior joint secretary general, Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, last week burned a Jaipuri bedsheet and called for boycotting Indian products, also joined Asif Nazrul and Hasnat Abdullah in condemning and protesting against Narendra Modi's post.
Hypocrisy of Ghandy!
Yesterday she carried a bag supporting her Palestinian and H*mas darlings, today she quickly switches to another stating "Bangladesh we stand with Hindus and Christians".
Which bag she will carry tomorrow? "Support Khalistan" or "Love you daddy Soros"?
If you feel ‘One Nation One Election’ bill will save the money wasted on separate elections then you are highly mistaken
This bill will save Billions of Dollars of Blackmail Money extorted by Regional Political Parties on the name of local issues
The money saved on separate elections is like peanuts in front of regional parties corruption money
This bill will shut the shops of SP, RJD, TMC, AAP, UBT, NCP-SP, NC, BRS, SAD, JMM, INLD & PDP
Focus will shift back to Development & performance politics
Can’t believe that the @Indian Army can be so thoughtless as to replace the picture of pakistan’s lt gen niazi surrendering to Lt Gen Arora after the #Bangladesh war with a mythological painting.
The surrender picture had been in the #COAS office for years.
Must be restored.