Whispers Forum

A consignment booked on March 7, 2025 for delivery in Gurgaon, Haryana is yet to be delivered as on March 18! Website of Indiapost is so slow and awful and it is very difficult to lodge a complaint. It should be able to verify the status using the consignment. Instead it is asking for all kinds of information which it already has. It is not enough to give the pincode of the delivery post office but it is asking for a post office ID without telling how to find it. Since postmen come on bicycles to deliver, the website is also functioning at that speed. It is futile to expect any official to respond to this. It is suggested that the name may be changed to low speed post.
Subramanian

US Reciprocal Tax Policy is a new challenge for India. Reciprocal tariff is imposed to maintain trade balance, protect local industries and prevent unfair business competition. As far as India is concerned, the US remains India's largest export market, accounting for 17.7 per cent of total exports in FY 2023-24. Global trade experts say that India is strategically reducing its dependence on any one country. This approach includes strengthening ties with regions like Europe and the Middle East. At the same time, optimizing the supply chain network is also included. Apart from this, India is focusing on export of finished goods and high-value products from export of raw materials. This is an effort that not only increases export revenue but also ensures competitiveness in the face of rising tariffs.
Raj Ahirwar

The unethical practice of cash-for-driving licences prevails across the country including the national capital. The applicants are forced to run from pillar to post by the “non-cooperative” officials. The touts have a free run. They can be spotted roaming around the Road transport offices (RTO) searching for hapless victims. They promise to get the job done in lieu of "facilitation charges". The touts are obviously, hand in glove with the RTO officials. The vigilance squads turn a Nelson’s eye to the collusive corruption! Will the transport authorities take the call? It will be useful to have CCTVs installed at every nook and corner of RTO offices for surveillance by vigilance personnel. The offenders must be arrested red-handed, then convicted by the fast-track courts for giving/ taking bribe.
A K Saxena (Former civil servant)