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India Moves to Restrict Junk Food Sales Near Schools

By Uniquetimesorg September 24, 2026 0

India is moving closer to regulations that would restrict the sale and advertising of foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) within 50 metres of schools. The proposal, driven by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), would affect shops, restaurants and food stalls near the country’s 1.5 million schools, covering products […]Continue Reading

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Mumbai Civic Body Plans ₹95 Billion Bond Sale

By Uniquetimesorg September 22, 2026 0

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is planning its first-ever bond sale in early 2027, with the initial issue expected by March, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The civic body plans to raise around ₹95 billion ($992 million) through one or more tranches, which would be the largest municipal bond issue by an […]Continue Reading

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Maharashtra FDA Suspends Licences of 4 Mumbai Food Businesses

By Uniquetimesorg August 29, 2026 0

Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences and registrations of four food businesses in Mumbai after inspections uncovered serious hygiene and food safety violations. Officials found active cockroach and pest infestations, repeatedly reused and darkened cooking oil, excessive use of artificial colours and MSG, and heavily soiled cooking Continue Reading

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Bollywood Stars Told to Drop Surrogate Ad in Maharashtra Food Safety Drive

By Uniquetimesorg August 17, 2026 0

Maharashtra authorities have warned Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their appearances in a surrogate advertisement for Vimal cardamoms, a brand widely associated with pan masala. The state’s Food and Drug Administration has asked the actors to stop promoting the advertisement and provide details of their endorsement agreements. The warning Continue Reading

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India Considers Limiting Sugarcane Use for Ethanol as Sugar Prices Hit Record High

By Uniquetimesorg August 10, 2026 0

India is considering restricting the amount of sugarcane diverted to ethanol production in the next season to increase domestic sugar supplies and bring down record-high prices, according to government and industry sources. The move comes amid concerns over weaker sugarcane output following reduced rainfall in Maharashtra and Karnataka, the country’s biggest Continue Reading

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Weak Monsoon May Slow Crop Sowing Across Western and Southern India

By Uniquetimesorg July 9, 2026 0

India’s monsoon is expected to weaken across western and southern states over the next two weeks, raising concerns over crop sowing after heavy rainfall earlier this month. According to weather officials, below-average rainfall is likely in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala due to unfavourable Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) conditions and a low Continue Reading

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India’s ‘King of Mangoes’ Faces Catastrophic Season

By Uniquetimesorg May 26, 2026 0

Maharashtra’s prized Alphonso mango crop has been devastated this year, with losses estimated at 85–90% in the key growing hub of Devgad. Government officials attribute the damage to sharp temperature swings in December and January that disrupted flowering, followed by intense heat in April and May linked to El Niño weather patterns. Farmers like 26-year-old […]Continue Reading

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States Roll Out Austerity Measures After PM Modi’s Fuel-Saving Push

By Uniquetimesorg May 13, 2026 0

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for austerity and fuel conservation has prompted several state governments to introduce measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption and promoting sustainable practices. During an event in Telangana, Modi urged citizens to avoid unnecessary foreign travel and gold purchases for a year while encouraging the use of local products and the Continue Reading

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Toyota to Build New 100,000-Unit Car Plant in Maharashtra

By Uniquetimesorg May 11, 2026 0

Toyota Motor Corporation announced on Monday that it will build a new vehicle manufacturing plant in Maharashtra, India, with an annual production capacity of 100,000 units. The factory is expected to begin operations in the first half of 2029 as the automaker expands its presence in the fast-growing Indian market. The new facility will be […]Continue Reading

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Cities Near Mumbai Plan First-Ever Bond Issues To Raise Funds

By Uniquetimesorg April 29, 2026 0

Cities near Mumbai, including Navi Mumbai and Panvel, are preparing to raise funds through municipal bonds for the first time, signaling growing momentum in India’s local debt market. Both cities have begun the process by securing credit ratings, with Navi Mumbai expected to target around 10 billion rupees, while Panvel plans a smaller, yet-to-be-finalized issuance. […]Continue Reading