India had a seat at the table to co-develop the Su-57 stealth fighter. Modi's government walked away in 2018. Russia built it alone. Now Putin is publicly saying "we offered, they refused." China already has the J-20. India has no 5th-gen aircraft. AMCA won't arrive until the mid-2030s at best. This is not a missed opportunity, this is a strategic vacuum Modi handed to our adversaries. Who in this government actually thinks about India's long-term security?

NDA MAY CHANGE LTCG TAX RULES SOON. If NDA wants foreign capital it knows that the LTCG TAX is a price it can no longer AFFORD. Decision on LTCG TAX RULES possible in the next few weeks. Money Control reports that currently, 12.5% tax applies on amounts over ₹1.25 lakh. Government has held several meetings on current LTCG rules and their impact. By doing so NDA trying to make Indian markets attractive for FPIs. There is NO LTCG tax on selling shares in US, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, UAE On 13 Oct, Finance Minister had said she would hear views on removing LTCG

Minister Piyush Goyal may say it jokingly, but there’s a serious point here. In much of Europe, the week’s last meeting is over by Friday 4 pm. When work demands it, Indians will work late into the night and through weekends. It’s a work ethic that gives India an edge.