Why Were 1.3 Crore Jobs Lost in June?
Most of the job losses were in agriculture, but 25 lakh salaried jobs were also lost.
Record Profits Boost India’s Corporate Sector
This is in contrast to estimated 84% of Indian families reporting decline in their earnings due to pandemic-related lockdowns and restrictions
Modi Govt Struggles to Control Runaway Price Rise
Along with wheat and atta, prices of vegetables, cooking oils, milk and LPG cylinders are all zooming up.
Petrol/Diesel Prices: Who is Responsible for Back-breaking Hikes?
The central government has raked in over Rs. 18 lakh crore from excise duties compared to Rs. 14 lakh crore from taxes by all state governments over the past eight years.
Who Is Taking Over National Assets in India?
The government has raised more than Rs 97,000 crore in 2021-22 by leasing out state-owned properties to various private entities, including global pension funds. The properties include those related to coal mining, various bits of highways, power transmission lines, etc.
Food for Votes? Is Hunger Relevant Only Till Elections?
Current foodgrain stocks are twice the statutory limit, procurement is at an all-time high, as is output – yet the Modi government is silent on extending the free ration scheme.
More Families Pushed to Surviving Without Jobs
Latest CMIE data shows that share of families with two members working has fallen drastically. This means people are surviving on much less income.
Under Modi, Tax Burden has Shifted from Corporates to People
In the name of spurring ‘growth’ and ‘employment’ the Modi government has decisively reduced taxes levied on big business while increasing the burden on common people through direct and indirect taxation.
In Just One Year, We’re Paying Over Rs. 300 More for LPG Cylinder!
The Central government continues to squeeze millions of Indians by relentlessly raising the prices of essential fuels, such as cooking gas and petrol/diesel. The real reason for this price rise: the Modi government has been relentlessly increasing excise duty on petroleum products.
It’s Here! The Biggest Sale in India’s History
The Modi government’s National Monetisation Pipleline will hand over India’s key infrastructure to private entities for a song.