Saturday, August 1, 2026

Extreme heat can erase hundreds of thousands of jobs in India's cities by 2050: World Bank

Indian cities face significant job losses due to extreme heat by 2050. Extreme heat already costs South Asia millions of jobs annually. Rising temperatures pose a major threat to regional economic growth. However, India's sustainable cooling market presents a significant investment opportunity. Heat early warning systems offer substantial benefits for every dollar invested.

Gross GST collections grow 15.4% to more than ₹2.11 lakh crore in July on higher imports, sales

Tax collection from domestic transactions grew 10.1% to more than ₹1.44 lakh crore, while gross revenues from imports were up 29% to ₹66,511 crore

Centre releases ₹2,597 crore to Kerala as ‘additional instalment’ of tax devolution to boost capital spending

The instalment is in addition to the routine monthly devolution which will be released on August 10, according to the Union Finance Ministry.

Karnataka bars sale of foods high in fat, sugar and salt within 50 metres of schools, colleges

India braces for ‘below-normal’ rainfall in August; Telangana to see ‘normal to above-normal’ rains

Amid row with Philippines, China issues new rules to assert control over South China Sea shoal

Under the rules, a routine patrol system will be established to promptly investigate and handle violations in accordance with the law