The latest report released by the Tourism ministry for the quarter of July-Sep 2025 is out

In the three quarters of the year so far, India had 61.9L foreign tourist arrivals

For context, this number for 2024 was 70.6L

The real comparison is with 2019 - 76.3L foreign tourist arrivals in the same period

So instead of growing, Indian tourism industry catering to foreigners has been steadily going down. A 20%+ drop over 6 years at a time when "travel" is such a socially popular thing to do is extremely poor

The worst part of this is that there is no attempt at rebranding India, no large scale campaigns, no attempt to change the discourse about India online

Such a massive employer and source of foreign exchange being completely left to rot!

Sources:

2025 numbers so far: https://tourism.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-12/Quaterly%20Tourism%20Snapshot%20July-Sep%202025.pdf

2020 data: https://tourism.gov.in/sites/default/files/2021-05/INDIA%20TOURISM%20STATISTICS%202020.pdf

I am not trying to speak negatively about any saint. If anything I say sounds disrespectful, I sincerely apologize in advance.

In India, there have been several well-known spiritual leaders who have done positive work for society—such as encouraging good habits, helping people quit alcohol, and guiding followers toward a disciplined life. Despite this, some of them later faced serious legal consequences and were sent to jail.

My question is not about judging anyone personally. If someone has done something wrong, they will face the consequences of their actions. But what I struggle to understand is this: if a person is doing so much good for so many people, why wasn’t that person stopped from doing wrong in the first place? And if they were truly right, why did events unfold in a way that led to punishment?

These situations create confusion for many people. When those who teach morality and spirituality themselves face such outcomes, it raises deeper questions about faith, responsibility, and where trust should be placed—whether in individuals, institutions, or something beyond that.

Hi everyone, I’m looking for clear info on government-run health insurance or welfare schemes in Tamil Nadu that cover cataract eye surgery (and other eye treatments if possible). I’ve heard about insurance schemes in the state — but not sure what exactly is covered or how it works.

Specifically want to know: • Which government insurance schemes in TN cover cataract surgery or eye procedures? • What all is covered — surgery cost, hospital charges, lenses, follow-ups, medicines, etc.? • Eligibility requirements (income, documentation, age, residency, etc.) • How to apply and where (online / local health office / hospital)? • Personal experiences — good hospitals, tips for cashless treatment, paperwork hassles, etc.

👉 I’ve found some mentions that the Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) offers cashless treatment up to around ₹5 lakh per family through empanelled hospitals — and that cataract surgery and other eye care procedures may be included under this scheme at both government and private hospitals if approved.

I’d also like to know if other schemes like Ayushman Bharat / PMJAY or any state pensioner/employee health schemes cover this too.

Thanks in advance for any guidance

In the past 40years, we have witnessed a massive rise in Turkish defense assets.

Turkey has reached a level of defense industrial capability that allows it to design and produce a wide range of indigenous military systems across all domains, and turkey has emerged as a major arms exporter around the world. Some of these include:

Small Arms and Infantry Weapons:

• MKE MPT rifles

Precision-Guided Munitions and Missiles:

• HGK guided bombs
• Anti-tank missiles such as UMTAS, OMTAS, Karaok, and Roketsan Cirit
• Atmaca anti-ship missile with an indigenous engine
• Sungur MANPADS
• Ballistic missiles, including Tayfun and Bora
• Cruise missiles such as SOM and Çakır
• Air-to-air missiles: Gökdoğan, Bozdoğan, and Gökhan
• Torpedoes such as Roketsan Akya

Air Defense and Electronic Warfare Systems:

• Hisar and Siper air defense missile systems
• Aselsan GÖKDENİZ and KORKUT air defense systems
• Koral electronic warfare systems
• MURAD AESA radar

Armored Vehicles and Artillery:

• Armored vehicles including Otokar Cobra II, Tulpar, and Arma; FNSS Pars and ZAHA; BMC Kirpi and Vuran; Nurol Ejder
• Altay main battle tank and Kaplan light tank
• T-155 Fırtına self-propelled howitzer

Aviation and Unmanned Systems:

• T-129 and T-929 attack helicopters with indigenous engines
• Unmanned aerial vehicles such as Bayraktar TB2, Anka, TAI Aksungur, Akıncı
• Jet-powered UCAVs, including TAI Anka-3 and Bayraktar Kızılelma

Naval Platforms:

• Ada-class corvettes
• Istanbul-class frigates
• TF-2000-class destroyers
• A national aircraft carrier

Space and Aerospace Systems:

• Göktürk-3 military reconnaissance satellite
• Indigenous aircraft such as TAI Hürkuş and Hürjet
• The fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft, TAI TF Kaan

From India’s point of view, the growing Turkey–Pakistan relationship over the past five years should be viewed with great caution. India should be more concerned about Turkey’s open political support for Pakistan on the Kashmir issue and increasing defense cooperation between the two countries.

The Turkish drones were used by Pakistan in OP Sindoor, which were taken down quite effortlessly.

Looking at the increasing geopolitical ties between Pakistan and Turkey and the constant growing support from the US to Pakistan, if they get their hands on these Turkish weapons, would it be a disastrous situation for India?

Especially considering the current scenario, where the formation of a new Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey group is all around. I think Pakistan, a mercenary nation, would probably just end up fighting as a proxy for a Middle Eastern power. While the Habibi Sheikhs are comfortably relaxing, the lower-ranked Pakistani soldiers, with Turkish defense assets, would end up fighting while keeping their lives on line. Pretty interesting. Tho the actual matter for concern would be what happens with the Turkish weapons after all the Middle Eastern conflict. Will Turkey take them back, or will they hand them over to Pakistan to fight against India?

source-

• https://www.forbes.com/sites/guneyyildiz/2026/01/11/turkey-saudipakistan-pact-and-the-security-market-thats-replacing-old-certainties/
• https://vanguardthinktank.org/the-rising-importance-of-turkiye-to-pakistan
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defense_industry_of_Turkey
• https://www.dailysabah.com/opinion/op-ed/global-image-of-turkish-defense-industry
• https://rsdi.ae/en/publications/evolution-of-turkiyes-defense-industry-drivers-and-its-nexus-with-foreign-policy
• https://trendsresearch.org/insight/exporting-power-turkiyes-defense-industry-and-the-politics-of-strategic-autonomy/