On October 8, 2019, Indian Air Force added Rafale jets to its fleet. The first Rafale aircraft was handed over to Rajnath Singhji, the union minister for defence, who attended the handover ceremony with his French counterpart Florence Parly at Dassault Aviation facility in Merignac, France. Keep Reading
The finance minister of India recently announced one of the biggest reforms for the corporate sector. Finance ministry declared tax rate cut for corporate sector and also fulfilled the demands of various sectors to slash GST rates. Indian government introduced the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 to make certain amendments to the Income Tax Act, 1961 (the IT Act). Keep Reading
On August 28, 2019, Commerce minister Piyush Goyal ji, announced a host of changes in the current FDI policy. I am confident that these changes will usher in a new era in the Indian economy. The changes introduced also reflect the promises which were made by Nirmala Sitharaman ji in the Union Budget earlier this year.
Statistics show that there has been an influx of USD 64.4 billion through FDI in 2018-19, making FDI a major component of the Indian economy.
Let us take a look at the key policy changes announced and understand the potential impact. Keep Reading
On August 24, 2019, BJP lost another stalwart, Shri Arun Jaitley ji. He was one of the tallest leaders of BJP and an excellent parliamentarian.
During the first term of Modi ji in 2014, Arun ji was the Minister of Finance and Minister of Corporate Affairs. He also served as the Minister of Defence in 2017 and Minister of Information and Broadcasting in 2016. Keep Reading
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji gave an exclusive interview to The Economic Times where he discussed his vision for the next five years. I would like to share my insights from the interview: Keep Reading
Today marks the first death anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. A year ago we lost the tallest leader of Bhartiya Janta Party. He left behind a legacy that will be treasured for the years to come.
Atal ji was a great statsman and politician. A prolific orator, he had taken vow while he was in school that he will never rote learn a speech. It is hardly a surprise how powerful his speeches were. Keep Reading
After a hectic week at work, most of us look forward to a vacation. Himachal Pradesh is one of the preferred destinations for a holiday, especially for the people residing in NCR. Usually, one would look up a hotel and reserve a room. But I think with the proliferation of home stays in Himachal Pradesh, the experience offered to the visitors has truly changed. More and more tourists are now keen on experiencing the true Himachali culture through home stays over hotels. Keep Reading
A stalwart of Indian politics, our beloved Sushma Swaraj ji, passed away last night in New Delhi. Her untimely demise marks the end of an era of Indian politics. Sushma ji’s life was a true inspiration for a lot of us. Keep Reading
Right to good health care is a fundamental right in India. Therefore, one can easily gauge how important it is for citizens to receive quality health care.
The healthcare landscape in Himachal Pradesh has been truly revolutionized over the past few years. I must give complete credit for the same to Modiji and Jairamji who have made it happen. Let us take a look at some of the statistics: as per the data available from 2018, the Infant Mortality Rate in Himachal Pradesh is 25 whereas the national average is 34. The newborn mortality rate is 16 which is one of the best in the country. The total Fertility Rate of the state is 1.7 whereas national average is 2.3. The birth rate in the state is 16 against all India average of 21.6 per 1,000 people. These indicate the quality of healthcare and medical services available in the state. Keep Reading
In the second innings of NDA government, Modi ji has handed over the baton of Home Ministry to his trusted aide and confidant, Shri Amit Shah ji. In my opinion, this is an excellent allocation of portfolio and no one else could do justice to it. Amit ji has served as the home minister of Gujarat when Modiji was the chief minister of Gujarat and comes armed with significant experience.
With Amit Bhai Shah ji as the home minister, we can expect strong reforms and changes in various national security issues. Going by the previous statements of Shri Amit Shah, security and immigration will be the key areas where reform can be expected. I am also hopeful that under his leadership Maoist insurgency, terrorism and the Kashmir issue find more permanent solutions. Keep Reading