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New GST Rates Come Into Effect: PM Modi Hails It as a ‘Savings Festival’

Introduction India’s new Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates officially came into effect on Sunday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling the move a “savings festival” for common citizens. The revised tax slabs are aimed at reducing costs on essential goods while maintaining revenue balance for the government. Background on GST Changes The GST system,…

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Dholera

Housing Corridors Planned in Dholera as Tata Chip Fab Welcomes Expat Workforce

Foreign Firms Look to Build Homes for Employees in Dholera Japanese and Taiwanese semiconductor and electronics companies are planning dedicated housing corridors in Dholera, Gujarat to accommodate expatriate workers at Tata’s upcoming chip fabrication (“fab”) facility. These developments signal growing investment in India’s semiconductor ecosystem and efforts to build infrastructure for global talent. Dholera’s Rise…

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AI Model

India Selects 8 Firms, Including IIT Bombay, to Build Trillion-Parameter AI Model

IndiaAI Mission Enters Next Big Phase India has taken a bold step in its artificial intelligence journey. The government has announced eight organisations including IIT Bombay, Tech Mahindra, and Fractal Analytics to develop massive foundational large language models (LLMs) under the IndiaAI Mission. Background: Building India’s AI Ambition Over the past year, India has accelerated…

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Bihar Politics

The Social Justice Myth: How Lalu’s Legacy Narrowed Bihar Politics

Rethinking Lalu’s Legacy in Bihar Politics Lalu Prasad Yadav rose to power in Bihar championing social justice, promising empowerment for marginalised groups. But voices now argue that his legacy may have narrowed the scope of politics tightening power around identity rather than expanding policy debates. This view challenges the traditional narrative of Lalu as the…

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