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Prof Sanjay Bakshi Discusses “Absolute Power”, with Sucheta Dalal & Debashis Basu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3WohtDajfs

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Jan 2, 2025 
Is India settling into a 'New Normal' of economic growth? With growth stabilizing at around 5.5% to 6%, the 'new Hindu rate of growth' raises critical questions about the sustainability of economic and market performance. 

 the growth in Central government gross tax revenues has fallen to 10.8% in April-October FY24-25, compared to 18% in FY22-23 and 14% in FY23-24. Similarly, goods and services tax (GST) collections have slowed significantly. After a 26.2% growth in FY22-23, as the economy rebounded from COVID-19, GST collections grew by just 11.9% in FY23-24 and 9.3% in April-November FY24-25. ... In April-November FY24-25, growth in power consumption slowed to 3.9%, down from 9.7% in FY23-24. Cement production increased by only 1.8% during the same period, while fuel consumption grew by just 3.3%.

 Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Toxic Waste Cleared From Union Carbide Site After 40 Years. Here's Why https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilaPyc2nwT8
 Jan 2, 2025  #BhopalGasTragedy #MadhyaPradesh #UnionCarbide
As the world rang in the new year, trucks carrying 377 tons toxic waste left over Bhopal - the site of the horrific 1984 gas tragedy. In a major operation last night, 377 tons of hazardous waste was shifted to Pithampur in Dhar district- about 250km away from Bhopal. Extensive prepartations and arrangements were put in place for the operation. The waste was loaded in 12 specially designed leak-proof and fire-resistant containers. Meanwhile, life continues to remain harsh for the survivors and even those trying to help them out.