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Reasoned approach to vaping needed

In the never-ending debate on public health, some products are subjected to great scrutiny while others enjoy free access to markets. Some recent articles have highlighted speculative health concerns associated with vaping, particularly regarding reproductive and cardiovascular health.

Hypocrisy at Home

Every so often, a prominent business leader calls for extraordinary sacrifices from employees, citing the need for national progress or corporate growth.

Energy Strain

The escalation in American sanctions on Russian oil producers and vessels presents a significant challenge for India’s energy landscape.

Ties with Kabul

‘Great Games’ was used to describe the fierce fight by rival powers for spheres of influence in the unforgiving swathes of South-Central Asia (modern day Afghanistan), at the crossroads of civilisations.

Trust deficit remains in India-China ties

An agreement on resolving the standoff in Ladakh was reached on 21 October, just prior to the Brics summit in Kazan, Russia, paving the way for a Narendra Modi-Xi Jinping dialogue at the venue.

Dual Narratives

The crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243 near Aktau, Kazakhstan, has exposed grave risks associated with civilian aviation in conflict zones.

Taxation Gone Awry

During its 55th meeting, the GST Council clarified that tax treatment for popcorn would depend on its flavour and the way it was sold; while popcorn sold loose will be taxed at 5 per cent, GST on popcorn will incre a se to 12 per cent if it was sold in packets under a brand name, while caramelised popcorn would be taxed at 18 per cent.

Atishi accuses L-G of prioritizing politics over progress

In a strong rebuttal to Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena’s recent letter, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has accused him of engaging in “dirty politics” instead of focusing on the welfare and development of the national capital.