ANDPL to rejuvenate 40,000 trees within Dharavi, build 3.3-km Mithi River riverfront

IANS | August 3, 2026 5:44 PM

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) In a bid to give residents better access to green public spaces, the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) will place the rejuvenation of the Mithi River at the centre of a new green-blue network — designed to improve the environment and create healthier spaces across one of Mumbai’s most densely-populated neighbourhoods, it was announced on Monday.

White-collar hiring rises 5 pc in July, AI jobs surge 33 pc: Report

IANS | August 3, 2026 5:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) India's white-collar hiring grew 5 per cent year-on-year in July aided by sustained demand for artificial intelligence (AI) talent and a recovery in information technology (IT) recruitment, according to a report released on Monday.

Corrosion-tackling measures could boost India’s GDP by 1.5 pc

IANS | August 3, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) India loses an estimated 4.3 per cent of GDP each year to corrosion — around Rs 14.1 trillion — and adopting stronger corrosion‑management practices could improve GDP by around 1.5 per cent, or Rs 5 trillion, a report said on Monday.

Free utility services come at a hidden cost: CEA Nageswaran

IANS | August 3, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Monday cautioned against the growing reliance on 'free services' in public policy, arguing that below-cost pricing of utilities and infrastructure ultimately weakens economic balance sheets and undermines long-term development.

Essar celebrates 15 years of Stanlow ownership

IANS | August 3, 2026 3:27 PM

Stanlow (UK), Aug 3 (IANS) Essar Group (Essar) this week celebrates 15 years of ownership and stewardship of the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, one of Europe's most advanced refining assets.