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MMDR 2026 Amendment’s Section 9D Limits State Taxation on Mineral Rights – Federalism Implications
Section 9D curtails state tax power on minerals, sparking federalism debate.
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Section 9D curtails state tax power on minerals, sparking federalism debate.
India’s ISM 2.0 aims to make the country a self‑reliant semiconductor hub.
Article 371(J) fuels a massive ₹18,000 cr uplift for Kalyana Karnataka’s development.
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Section 9D curtails state tax power on minerals, sparking federalism debate.
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India’s ISM 2.0 aims to make the country a self‑reliant semiconductor hub.
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