Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under the impact of an intense monsoon, with the death toll this season touching 360, including 197 in rain-related incidents and 163 in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
The revenue loss of the central government due to the recent GST rate reduction will be around Rs 3,700 crore in FY26, as higher growth and a boost in consumption have reduced the impact on revenues, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
The Education Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Rohit Thakur on Monday said the state continues to reel under the impact of the ongoing disaster triggered by relentless monsoon rains, with damages exceeding Rs 3,000 crore and more than 320 lives lost so far.
Senior Congress leader Manish Tewari expressed concerns about the impact of US President Donald Trump's tariffs on India and urged the Centre to show "spine" and not "bow down" to American pressure, recalling India's past experiences in dealing with similar situations.
The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), a trade-focused think tank, has suggested a 10-point plan to the central government, which it believes, if implemented, can shield India from the impact of US tariffs.
With the United States set to impose a steep 50 per cent tariff on Indian textile and apparel exports starting August 27, the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has called for urgent government intervention to mitigate the impact on the sector.
The growing adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by corporates could play a key role in reducing the impact of tariffs imposed by the US and help companies navigate through these challenges, according to a report by HSBC.
The intended private capital expenditure (capex) for FY26 is significantly lower than the numbers of FY25, and may decline further amid the impact of US tariffs, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
Rajesh Dharmani, Town and Country Planning and Technical Education Minister of Himachal Pradesh, on Tuesday stated that the impact of global carbon emissions were being disproportionately borne by Himalayan states, which had been facing repeated mountain disasters, further bringing to atten
Several places in Himachal Pradesh continue to reel under the impact of the heavy monsoon rains. According to the State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA), the state has recorded 261 deaths between June 20 and August 16, 2025.