Heatwave conditions are expected to impact New Delhi with temperatures likely to exceed 40 degrees Celsius, predicted by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). A ‘yellow’ alert indicates awareness of increased temperatures from Monday to Wednesday. The city’s maximum temperature on Sunday reached 38.2 degrees Celsius, with rising trends forecasted for the coming days.

The former Union finance minister noted that even an introductory economics student could understand why economic metrics tend to appear more favorable when compared to previous years.

Experts said despite much progress, out-of-pocket spending remains high and health inflation hovers around 14%, and contributes significantly to raising household medical costs