The move is dividing the nation – some welcome it as a bold leap forwards, but others fear it will lead to economic stagnation. 

​The move is dividing the nation – some welcome it as a bold leap forwards, but others fear it will lead to economic stagnation.  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged BJP workers in Bengal to aim for victory in the 2026 assembly elections, setting a target of winning 22 out of 28 seats in and around Kolkata. He also expressed concerns about infiltration and a “changing demography” in the region, while dismissing perceptions of organizational weakness.

Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt. 

​Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.