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Extreme heat can erase hundreds of thousands of jobs in India's cities by 2050: World Bank
A recent [World Bank] report has projected severe job losses across major Indian cities—including Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai—due to extreme heat rendering working hours unsafe by 2030 and 2050. The report highlights that heatwaves in South Asia could reduce the region's economy by nearly 7% by 2050 while simultaneously creating a $1.6 trillion investment opportunity in India's sustainable cooling market by 2040.
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Must ReadGross GST collections grow 15.4% to more than ₹2.11 lakh crore in July on higher imports, sales
Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections in India witnessed a 15.4% year-on-year growth, surpassing ₹2.11 lakh crore in July 2026. This surge was primarily driven by higher revenue from both domestic sales (up 10.1%) and imports (up 29%), indicating sustained domestic consumption despite external economic headwinds.
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Must ReadSelf-enumeration exercise for India's 16th Census kicks-off in West Bengal
The 16th Census of India has commenced with its self-enumeration phase, starting in West Bengal. This marks a significant shift as it is touted as India's first fully digital census, allowing citizens to fill their details online before the physical house-listing exercise begins.
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Must ReadUnion Cabinet approves ₹84,084 crore for offshore exploration scheme ‘Samudra Manthan’
The Union Cabinet has approved the 'Samudra Manthan' scheme with an outlay of ₹84,084 crore to boost India's offshore oil and gas exploration until 2030-31. The scheme is crucial as it seeks to counter declining production from aging domestic oil fields by incentivizing capital-intensive deepwater exploration, thereby enhancing domestic energy security.
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Must ReadGovernment to question Meta global team on issues around algorithmic bias, role in public order
The Government of India has summoned the global team of Meta (Facebook's parent company) to answer questions regarding alleged algorithmic bias and the platform's role in maintaining public order. This action follows the restriction of a post by the Prime Minister on Facebook, which Meta initially blamed on a technical glitch, a response the government deemed inadequate.
ImportantKarnataka bars sale of foods high in fat, sugar and salt within 50 metres of schools, colleges
The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration has prohibited the sale and advertisement of foods High in Fat, Sugar, and Salt (HFSS) within a 50-metre radius of schools and colleges. This advisory, issued under the [Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006] and the 2020 regulations for safe school diets, mandates balanced meals and fortified staples in educational institutions.
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ImportantA healthy tax: On taxing foods high in fat, sugar and salt
Recent data from the [National Family Health Survey] highlights a dual burden of malnutrition in India: persisting undernutrition alongside a sharp rise in overweight and obesity, particularly among adults and children. In response, a Parliamentary Standing Committee and the Let's Fix Our Food consortium (led by [ICMR-NIN]) have recommended mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labelling and a health tax on foods high in fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS).
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ImportantForce of law: On the Delhi police
The editorial critiques the Delhi Police's actions during recent student protests, highlighting allegations of disproportionate force, arbitrary action against freedom of expression, and a lack of accountability. It raises concerns over the use of controversial surveillance technologies like facial recognition to identify protesters while failing to hold its own personnel accountable for alleged misconduct, emphasizing the need to uphold the rule of law.
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ImportantGen Z’s voice must lead to a humane education system
This editorial argues for a fundamental overhaul of India's education and examination system, prompted by the actions of the 'Cockroach Janta Party' (a metaphorical representation of Gen Z's dissatisfaction). The author highlights the toxic emotional environment created by high-stakes, single-shot competitive exams, linking them to student suicides and arguing that marks and ranks should not be the sole metrics of intelligence or worth.
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Must ReadCan ‘floating’ solar boost India’s renewable energy uptake? | Explained
The Union Cabinet has approved the [Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana] (PM-SSY), a central-sector scheme to develop 5,000 MW of floating solar photovoltaic (FSPV) capacity on water bodies across India. The scheme, implemented by the [Solar Energy Corporation of India] (SECI), mandates pairing projects with energy storage to address grid stability and peak demand issues.
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