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Rising Waters Spark Protests Against India’s $87 Billion River-Linking Project

By Uniquetimesorg October 12, 2026 0

Villagers in Madhya Pradesh are protesting India’s ambitious $87 billion river-linking project as rising waters flood homes, temples and ancestral lands. The Ken-Betwa River Linking Project, the first phase of a nationwide plan to connect around 30 rivers, aims to transfer water to drought-prone regions and improve irrigation, drinking water supplies and food security. Continue Reading

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Govt Rejects Musk’s Starlink Blocking Claim

By Uniquetimesorg October 8, 2026 0

The Indian government has rejected Elon Musk’s claim that Starlink is being blocked by certain “oligarchs” in India, saying satellite communication rules are applied equally to all operators. The Ministry of Communications called allegations of an unfair or discriminatory regulatory framework “baseless and misconceived.” The government said licences have been granted to Continue Reading

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India Sunflower Oil Shipments Hit by War Disruptions

By Uniquetimesorg October 8, 2026 0

Russian sunflower oil shipments to India are facing cancellations and delays as the Russia-Ukraine war disrupts Black Sea port operations. A 20,000-tonne shipment was reportedly cancelled after damage to port infrastructure, while around 60,000 tonnes of additional cargoes have been delayed. Russian suppliers are now looking at Baltic Sea ports, including St Petersburg and Continue Reading

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Indian Companies Expected to See Faster Profit Growth Despite Global Headwinds

By Uniquetimesorg October 8, 2026 0

Indian companies are expected to post stronger profit growth in the September quarter despite global and domestic challenges, according to estimates from five brokerages. Nifty 50 companies are forecast to report average net profit growth of around 20% year-on-year, compared with 18% in the April-June quarter. Analysts expect resilient domestic demand, early festive-season Continue Reading

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India May Delay UPI Payment Fee Rollout by Few Months

By Uniquetimesorg October 8, 2026 0

India is considering delaying the introduction of a 0.4% fee on large UPI merchant payments by a few months, according to a regulatory official and an industry executive familiar with the discussions. The fee, which applies to transactions above ₹2,000, was scheduled to take effect from October 15. The proposed charge ended more than six […]Continue Reading

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India’s Forex Reserves Fall for Fourth Week to $734.6 Billion

By Uniquetimesorg October 7, 2026 0

India’s foreign exchange reserves fell for the fourth consecutive week to $734.6 billion, according to data cited by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The reserves are now around $50 billion below their recent peak of $785.71 billion recorded on September 4. The decline comes as the RBI has been selling dollars in the spot […]Continue Reading

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Before the first tap: Why money habits must be taught at home

By Uniquetimesorg October 7, 2026 0

  India has built world-class financial infrastructure faster than it has built the habits to use it well. That lesson begins with parents. Every generation of Indian parents has taught its children about money in its own way. Mine learnt it by watching elders count coins at the end of the day, weigh each purchase, […]Continue Reading

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Nestle Dairy Whitener Sample Declared Unsafe in India

By Uniquetimesorg October 3, 2026 0

A sample of Nestle’s low-fat dairy whitener collected from The Lalit hotel in New Delhi has been declared “unsafe” and “substandard” by India’s food safety regulator. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said laboratory testing found the sample non-compliant and directed the hotel to immediately stop selling the product. The regulator did Continue Reading

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India Weighs Lower Import Duties on Pulses to Curb Prices

By Uniquetimesorg October 1, 2026 0

India is considering reducing import duties on selected pulses to increase domestic supplies and contain food inflation, according to two government sources and an industry source. The move comes after an uneven monsoon raised concerns about domestic pulse production. Any reduction could initially cover red lentils and yellow peas, while chickpeas may remain subject to Continue Reading

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India Records Lowest Monsoon Rainfall in Over a Decade

By Uniquetimesorg September 30, 2026 0

India recorded its lowest monsoon rainfall in more than a decade during the June-September season, with the El Niño weather pattern contributing to reduced precipitation, according to a senior India Meteorological Department official. The country received 12.6% below-average rainfall during the four-month monsoon season, the official told Reuters on Wednesday. The Continue Reading