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Veteran investor Shankar Sharma believes India's 1991 liberalization, while unlocking growth, also made businesses "lazy" and reliant on foreign partnerships, hindering the development of domestic tech dominance. He criticizes the government's favorable treatment of foreign ventures like Elon Musk's Starlink, arguing for policies that prioritize domestic innovation.

The rising cost of real estate in Delhi has made homeownership a distant dream for many middle-class individuals, who struggle to afford even modest properties despite owning ancestral assets. The post by Brown_jamun on Reddit sparked a discussion about the affordability crisis and the influence of black money on inflated prices, leaving many feeling frustrated and uncertain about their future in the city.

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren joined the BJP ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, citing the state government's "present style of functioning and policies" as his reason for leaving the JMM. Meanwhile, JMM legislator Ramdas Soren was sworn in as a minister in the Hemant Soren government, replacing Champai Soren.

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, NASA astronauts, returned to Earth after a nine-and-a-half-month stay on the International Space Station, despite their mission being initially planned for eight days. While they will not receive any overtime pay due to their status as federal employees, President Donald Trump expressed surprise and concern about the lack of compensation.

WhatsApp removed over 9.7 million accounts in India in February 2025 for violating its Terms of Service, with more than 1.4 million bans executed proactively through AI-driven moderation. The report details the reasons for account suspensions, providing examples of prohibited behaviors and guidance on how users can appeal wrongful bans.