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India Faces Economic Shifts Amid Tech and Political Tensions

9/7/2025

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The Indian rupee hit a record low of INR88.36 against the US dollar due to global inflation and rising US interest rates.
Starlink received provisional approval for satellite internet trials in India, targeting rural connectivity.
Swiggy increased its platform fee to INR15 per order, its third hike in three weeks amid rising costs.
Instant house helper apps surged in popularity, with over 300,000 bookings in August 2025.
OpenAI plans a 1GW data center in India to boost AI infrastructure.
Reliance Industries announced a large solar park in Gujarat to support green energy initiatives.
Political tensions escalated in Chhindwara after Umang Singhar's comments on tribal identity challenged the BJP.

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The Indian rupee hit a record low of INR88.36 against the US dollar due to global inflation and rising US interest rates.
Starlink received provisional approval for satellite internet trials in India, targeting rural connectivity.
Swiggy increased its platform fee to INR15 per order, its third hike in three weeks amid rising costs.
Instant house helper apps surged in popularity, with over 300,000 bookings in August 2025.
OpenAI plans a 1GW data center in India to boost AI infrastructure.
Reliance Industries announced a large solar park in Gujarat to support green energy initiatives.
Political tensions escalated in Chhindwara after Umang Singhar's comments on tribal identity challenged the BJP.