BRICS at a crossroads

Sir, The recent BRICS summit in Kazan highlights a crucial shift in the global order, as the bloc seeks to counterbalance Western-dominated institutions. Expanding beyond Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, BRICS now includes…

Urgent need for RERA compliance

Sir, The rampant non-compliance with RERA regulations by both private developers and government agencies like JDA and SDA in Jammu and Kashmir is deeply concerning. While RERA was established to protect homebuyers and ensure transparency,…

Crackdown on cybercriminals

Sir, The arrest of 26 cybercriminals under Operation Chakra-III marks a significant step in India’s fight against cybercrime. The operation’s success, highlighted by the CBI’s coordinated raids and seizure of critical evidence, shows the effectiveness…

GST fraud

Sir, The recent detection of over 10,700 bogus firms involved in GST evasion worth Rs 10,179 crore highlights the vulnerabilities within the GST system While the Government’s efforts to curb such fraudulent activities are commendable,…

Scorpio luxury for legislators

Sir, Really speaking the news regarding the purchase of 90 Mohindra Scorpios, worth Rs.14.85 Cr gifting to newly elected MLAs of the UT shows the concern of our governments about the comforts and welfare of…

Revisiting Indus Water Treaty

Sir, India’s decision to seek renegotiation of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) is a timely and necessary move. The treaty, signed in 1960, has served its purpose but is now outdated given the geopolitical, environmental,…

Jammu, Srinagar metrolite

Sir, The prolonged delay in the approval of the Metrolite project for Jammu and Srinagar is deeply concerning. Both cities are facing increasing traffic congestion, pollution, and insufficient public transportation options, which continue to affect…

One Nation one Election not easy

Sir, Jharkhand and Maharashtra assembly elections have been announced. Elections will be held in two phases in Jharkhand and in one phase in Maharashtra. Earlier, there was a gap of only three days between the…

Make Festivals Pollution Free

Sir, The much harmful fire crackers’ season has set in. We, the sensible and responsible citizens, not only of a village, city, state or Nation but of “Global Family” should voluntarily pledge to make this…