The plain speaking by Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh about funds crunch is a grim reminder of the state of affairs on National Navy Day. A government that thrives on nationalism should ensure that forces are not left with just bluff and bluster instead of money needed for urgent modernisation.
Modi govt must stop tinkering with GST rates and let tax regime stabilise
Hasty GST implementation and frequent rules and rate changes are returning to haunt the Modi government. The revenue situation is so dire that the Centre hasn’t released compensation payments to the states as mandated. The government should stop frequent tinkering and allow the tax regime to stabilise and improve buoyancy.