Smaller Indian cities are leading rooftop solar adoption, with households in Lucknow, Nagpur, and Surat seeing reduced electricity bills. The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has driven installations, benefiting over 44 lakh households, while major metros lag behind.
Iran's Consumer Price Index surged 88.6% year-on-year in June 2026, driven by structural issues, sanctions, and recent conflict. Discrepancies exist between official and central bank figures, but both indicate severe, entrenched inflation impacting essential goods and wages.
South Korea's Ministry of Health and Welfare has revised emergency welfare guidelines to include households at risk of power disconnection due to unpaid bills, not just those already disconnected. This aims to provide preemptive support and broaden the scope for suicide prevention services.
