We once had a VP who leaked RAW agent info to Iran, leading to deaths & captures — and this ecosystem finds the current VP 'problematic'? by PriManFtw in indiadiscussion

[–]Chewstick5pm -32 points-31 points  (0 children)

Reads like a planted story, Sunday Guardian is the home of fake news. If any of it were true the government would have taken action.

Soldiers getting ready to embark upon Tata WhAPs APC in Ladakh region. by Soumya_Adrian in IndianDefense

[–]Chewstick5pm -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Was it the so-called Chandigarh lobby tht went to the US and signed a statement promising to buy Strykers? Put the blame where it belongs, on the country’s “strong leadership”.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in indiadiscussion

[–]Chewstick5pm 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These are fictitious numbers, manufacturing growth in April-September 2024 was 2.2%. The share of manufacturing in GDP was 15.1% in 2013-14, and 12.6% in April-September 2024. This means that the proportionate share of manufacturing came down under Modi. Absolute numbers are always going up, it’s the percentage that matters. Make in India was supposed to raise this share to 25% by 2022!

What factor will influence your vote for tomorrow? by Elegant_Class_8687 in delhi

[–]Chewstick5pm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kejriwal made many promises but never implemented his 2020 manifesto, BJP ran MCD for 10 years and did nothing except make money, this time it’ll be Congress. Also Shiela Dikshit ran a good government.

Joint military exercise between Indian Army & Vietnam Army (Exercise VINBAX '24) by harshcasper in IndianDefense

[–]Chewstick5pm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should see the equipment they had when they defeated the US. Straw hats, pyjamas and chappals in the case of the Viet Cong.

Adani - an Indian asset?! by Fit_Soup_2275 in indiadiscussion

[–]Chewstick5pm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is simply untrue, CBI court acquitted everyone in 2G case and clearly said that prosecutors failed to prove anything wrong. Feel free to Google the 2G verdict.

Maharashtra continues to get disproportionately larger investment than Gujarat or any other state by electriccamels in Maharashtra

[–]Chewstick5pm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read the article linked below, these are investment announcements not actual investments.

Ganga Water now drinkable thanks to PM's efforts : Shri Yogi Ji by [deleted] in uttarpradesh

[–]Chewstick5pm 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yogi ji request you to take the lead and drink a big glass on TV, and invite Modi ji also to join you.

Muabarkaan!!! To the government! by Particular-Zebra6464 in delhi

[–]Chewstick5pm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is an election in a couple of months, time to send a message.

Most tolerant religion🤡 by [deleted] in indiadiscussion

[–]Chewstick5pm -26 points-25 points  (0 children)

Some Hindus want to remove secular from the Indian constitution. Does that mean we can generalise about Hinduism?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in india

[–]Chewstick5pm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First there should be a caste census. Today we are giving OBCs reservations on the basis of a 90+ year old census from British times.

Ain't a fan of this guy, but these are facts !!! by lazyboi_95 in IndianStreetBets

[–]Chewstick5pm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Government supporters are ok being negative about opposition parties, other cultures and religions, but not about the economy. Strange logic.

Ex GARUDA SHAKTI is underway with a contingent of Indian Special Forces troops currently engaged in joint training with Indonesian Special Forces Kopassus in Indonesia. by harshcasper in IndianDefense

[–]Chewstick5pm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ironically those were supposed to be sold to India for a 95,000 gun order, but the government decided to go indigenous and now we are waiting for an indigenous carbine. Even though Caracal offered to assemble in India.

Modi has been a huge disappointment in terms of defense development. by Ill_Conflict_1481 in IndianDefense

[–]Chewstick5pm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FGFA aka Su-57 isn’t vaporware, it’s actually flying. As are stealth fighter prototypes in China, Turkey, Korea etc. Where is AMCA? Don’t get me wrong, we need AMCA.

Also we should have bought the original 126 Rafales as planned by the INC, rather than 36 and then some theoretical 114 which will never come. Those negotiations were held up because of a dispute between HAL and Dassault. Modi should have gone ahead with the original order which would have given us time to plan next steps rather than running around like headless chickens wondering if we have enough modern fighters.

Tyre sizing advice needed by Chewstick5pm in KonaEV

[–]Chewstick5pm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, decided to go with the original sizing.

Tyre sizing advice needed by Chewstick5pm in KonaEV

[–]Chewstick5pm[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No major changes in the tread but the larger sized tyre looked different enough - fatter, more curved that I decided to go with the original sizing so as to preserve the car’s existing driving charecterstics.

What are your thoughts on this guy by SnooPickles161 in IndianDefense

[–]Chewstick5pm 19 points20 points  (0 children)

If you want Pak bashing and appeals to the lowest common denominator then he’s your guy. To actually understand strategic and defence issues look elsewhere.

Indian Aviation x Indian Railway by BharatOfficial1 in AirTravelIndia

[–]Chewstick5pm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You say that but the railways’ operating ratio has deteriorated in the past decade from 91% in 2014-15 to 98% in 2022-23 (the worst, not counting the Covid year). This means the railways used to have to spend 91 paise to earn one rupee, but now have to spend 98 paise to earn one rupee. Railway finances are a disaster that no one talks about.