INTERESTING And DEPRESSING: Dassehra is the season for ‘gifting’: in politics, the best gift is a WASHING MACHINE! You would have thought a World Cup winner like @iamyusufpathan would not need much more than the love, affection (and prize money) from millions of fans. (Hate to say I told you so but had revealed this ‘deal’ 4 months ago on Neta Nagri on @TheLallantop )🙏

Sweet deal after joining NDA! Plot of land adjacent to Pathan family home in Vadodara that Yusuf Pathan had wanted since 2012 and was embroiled in a long legal/admin battle will finally be his. ndtv.com/india-news/vadodara…

THE WHY IS THE STORY. Yusuf Pathan sought a municipal plot in Vadodara in 2012. The proposal was rejected by the Gujarat government in 2014. In 2024, the BJP-controlled VMC served him an encroachment notice. The land was valued at ₹20.5 crore. Now, two months after he quit TMC, Gujarat proposes to GIFT him 500 sq m and sell him another 478 sq m at a 45% discount. What changed? Why should a disputed public plot be gifted to a politician on such sweet terms?

In 2026, America targeted 4 countries with tariffs: Chile 🇨🇱 Spain 🇪🇸 France 🇫🇷 India 🇮🇳 All four opposed the tariffs and tried to reduce their dependence on US. Just months later, all 4 started facing protests against Govt & in all four, students are the main target of protests. Coincidence? You decide.

Wake me up when any other Asian cities have this aura ♥️✨ #kolkata

Dear Indian origin/American leaders in the US, @satyanadella, @sundarpichai, @ArvindKrishna, @nikesharora, @nealmohan, @MicronCEO, @JayZscaler, @kunalb11, @RamaswmySridhar, @AravSrinivas, @ThomasOrTK, @LeenaNairHR, @snarayen, @VivekGRamaswamy, @RepBera, @CongressmanRaja, @RepSuhas @Kash_Patel It is high time you all speak up against the despicable, dangerous racism and hate against Indians on American social media. And do something about it as Tech CEOs and political leaders. The despicable, dehumanizing hate against Indians is being spread everywhere - Facebook, Instagram, X, Youtube, Reddit, Telegram... Staying silent and not doing anything anymore - as more young people in the US are radicalized to hate Indians using social media - may one day lead to our own family and friends having to face such racist, radicalized, violent, supremacists. American social media platforms are being used by adversarial actors to specifically target Indians in the US. They are seeding racism and hate using violent words and dehumanizing imagery, programming many Americans to become racist and hateful - specifically against Indians. May be it is being done to drive out Indians, attack India for geopolitics, or try erode India-US ties. But it is real, relentless and extreme form of communist hate that's being seeded. There's no reason why, you all as stalwarts of silicon valley and politics can't get together, talk about this crisis, and take action to end ALL hate and racism on social media. It shouldn't be that difficult in the age of AI to filter out, block racist and hate filled comments against any community, isn't it. How come this is not being proposed and implemented across SV companies? And why isn't any of you speaking out against this increasing online hate and racism against Indian Americans and Indians? Among all mentioned above, till now only @CongressmanRaja has talked about the topic of online hate and the recent attempted mass shooting. Please start talking among yourselves, even if not publicly, and kindly take some action 🙏

To all the beautiful young patriots in India: This is not the time to be silent. @abhijeet_dipke and the @Cockroachisback are being funded by donors in the U.S. who are against Prime Minister @NarendraModi and your future under his leadership. Do not fear, my young patriots. Your Prime Minister, who has served India for 25 years, 12 years as Prime Minister, elected three consecutive terms, is not going to bow to disruptive forces from my country. And these select donors have a pattern globally - target conservative global leaders, find an U.S. educated person from the country, radicalize them, send them back to the country, and fund them to start chaos and destruction. None of them have been successful but have impacted the development and governance of the country. It is time for a new voice in #India, born, raised, educated on the soil of India, to RISE UP, organize, and peacefully protest the disruptive spirit of the Cockroach Party. There should always be a counter movement to uphold democracy and freedom. Rise up, young patriots! Rise up!

If LTCG and STT on equities are reduced, it would mark the first tax relief for retail investors under the Modi government since 2014 Budget 2018 - Introduction of LTCG tax at 10% Budget 2024 - STCG raised from 15% to 20% - LTCG raised from 10% to 12.5% Budget 2026 - STT on Futures raised by 150% - STT on Options raised by 50%

A video and some photos from Kolkata's spectacular Durga Puja themes, scenes and vibe from last year. Unfortunately could not be there for it this year 😞 #kolkata #calcutta #durgapuja

Top lawyer Harish Salve: ​– "UNUSUAL things are happening in our country" – "A huge controversy has been CREATED on the basis of a NEWSPAPER REPORT, even though a case is scheduled to come before the court in about 10 days" – "The Election Commission will file its response and present its records." – "Is it NECESSARY to create a commotion every day? Is it necessary to INCONVENIENCE the PEOPLE of Delhi? The FESTIVE season is approaching. SHOPKEEPERS are WORRIED that protests could AFFECT their BUSINESSES."

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First in my Bloodline to witness such Grand Durga Puja Celebrations in Eden Garden on the auspicious day of Mahalaya This is the same Kolkata that Former Mayor of Kolkata Firhad Hakim wanted to turn into Mini Pakistan.

Arvind Kejriwal - nowhere to be seen on ground Rahul Gandhi - allegedly in Chennai Akhilesh Yadav - in absentia Manish Sisodia - protesting in Chandigarh & AAP is in govt in Punjab CJP, followers & “GenZ” at #JantarMantar in Delhi - misled & left to fend for themselves

Indians who were angry at the 0.4% MDR on UPI now want ₹8,600/month Starlink internet, Colonial validation loop of Indians is still alive.

Mr. Musk, yes, no billionaire should dictate a nation’s policy - Indian or American. India must welcome competition in satellite internet, from Indian and global providers, whoever offers the most practical and affordable last-mile solution for those in remote regions. In countries with lower per-capita incomes, satellite internet must be affordable too. High subscription fees and equipment costs risk putting it beyond the reach of ordinary households. Connectivity must bridge the digital divide, not create a new one. India knows our networks and spectrum are strategic infrastructure, not merely commercial assets. India’s national security safeguards are non-negotiable. Every country makes choices based on its own interests. Those in the West cannot preach free markets while practicing protectionism at home. USA imposed 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs to protect its domestic industry, just as India takes measures to protect its own domestic manufacturers. Both India and the US have restricted Huawei over security concerns. One cannot demand a level playing field from others only when it suits its own agenda. Indians will internally debate, question and address our strengths and shortcomings as a democratic country. Take BharatNet, India’s programme to bring broadband to village-level local bodies. We will question why, as the CAG’s 2026 audit report found, the programme is struggling to meet its original objectives. Why were only 33.2% of service-ready Gram Panchayats operational, despite ₹39,888 crore being spent? At the same time, we know to appreciate our telecom sector and regulations, which has made internet data among the world’s most affordable, bringing millions online. India is a democracy, not a colony. We welcome the world, but we, the Indian people, will decide our own future - not Western vested interests, their double standards or any billionaire - Indian or American.

Watching Elon Musk this week has been a fascinating character study in the saviour complex of Western tech billionaires. They arrive in your country selling you the future. Welcome them, and you’re a country that wants progress. Make them wait, and suddenly your people are victims who need rescuing from their own institutions by the chosen one. It’s a pattern. When Thai rescuers didn’t use the mini-submarine Musk sent for the trapped boys, and diver Vernon Unsworth called the idea impractical, Musk attacked him as the “pedo guy.” When Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered X to comply with its rulings, Musk called the judge a “dictator.” The script rarely changes. Only the country does. The colonial mindset isn’t always about wanting to rule a country. Sometimes it’s the assumption that you arrive as its saviour, and if the country doesn’t immediately recognise you as one, something must be wrong with the country.

Tax She and Modi Govt increased. > LTCG from Zero to 12.5% > STCG from 15 to 20% > STT from 0.05% to 0.15% in F&O > Debt funds indexation removed and taxed at slab rate that is as high as 39% > SGB secondary market taxed > 10% Surcharge introduced at 50L from 1cr > Dividend taxed at slab rate > PF interest above 2.5L taxed at slab rate > Health and education cess increased from 3% to 4% So better you don't talk about your work. No one should be proud of the lies and incompetency.

Modi ji, Plz shutdown Indian Stock Market and re-open in 2047 only🙏 Humble request. @narendramodi

While Haryana athletes are the toast of the nation for playing a big role in India’s medal haul at the recently concluded Asian Games in Japan, each one of them has had to fight their way through hardships and obstacles. Life is known to throw curveballs, but athletes practising at Tau Devi Lal Stadium had not seen this one coming. More details 🔗toi.in/gLJq5Z India and the world, at your fingertips — TOI App 👉 timesofindia.sng.link/Cqhd4/… #Haryana #HaryanaAthletes #AsianGames #AsianGames2026 #TeamIndia #IndianAthletes

We talk about ease of doing business in India and compare it with China, there’s one big difference I’ve noticed: In India, no one wants to feel accountable. Let me share my experience with one of India’s biggest shipping companies, Delhivery. I’m a co-founder of an electrolyte brand. We sent two packages worth almost ₹1lakh to Ladakh for the Ladakh Marathon because we wanted to sell them at the event. They failed to deliver them and shipped them back to us. For the next 40–45 days, there was no update on where the packages were. We kept following up, but nobody gave us a clear answer. After 45 days, they told us the packages were lost and simply closed the case. We were shocked by the lack of accountability. No explanation, no apology, no guilt. Just, “It’s lost.” And when we asked why, how it happened, or what the next step was, nobody had an answer. Delhivery team doesn’t answer calls. We tried reaching out to different people, and most of them either said, “It’s not my department,” or cut the call. Our team got stuck in an endless loop. Shipping aggregator says to contact the shipper. Shipper says to contact someone else. Delhivery team doesn’t answer. And the biggest loser is the entrepreneur who is willing to do business. I’ve dealt with Chinese suppliers and logistics companies before, and the difference in accountability and service is very noticeable. They are desperate to do business with you. They take ownership, respond quickly, and try to solve the problem. That’s what ease of doing business should feel like, not this, definitely!