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TopicMagadh

Topic: Magadh

Rajgir’s rediscovery is as complex as its history–12 archaeologists unravelled its mysteries

Pre-1947 surveys began with identifying major structures with historical references. The methodology was simply related to unearthing structures and acquiring antiquities.

It took 40 yrs to find first traces of Ashoka’s Pataliputra. Now, we must find the rest

Ajatshatru transformed a small village called Paligrama into a city by fortifying it. But it was his son Udayin who made it the seat of Magadhan power and a hub of trade and culture.

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India needs to learn from US-Iran conflict, just like Tehran took lessons from Iraq war

India did not choose to move away from Iran for oil; it was forced to. The fact that India managed the costs of this transition efficiently does not convert them into gains.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.