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Of Centre-state dynamics and finding ex-governor a home

A number of these issues have been highlighted in Y.V. Reddy’s recent book, Indian Fiscal Federalism.

26 Jul 2019 1:11 AM

This budget is a paradigm shift in saying that we will achieve accelerated growth and job generation but with the primacy of private investment. That is what our focus is - that will then generate the jobs, said Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar. (Photo: File)

India will achieve 8 pc plus growth from FY 2020-2021 onwards: NITI Aayog

The foundation has been laid and transformation has begun with reforms like GST, IBC said Niti Aayog V-C Rajiv Kumar.

22 Jul 2019 7:04 PM

India will achieve 8 pc plus growth from FY 2020-2021 onwards: Rajiv Kumar

Kumar emphasised that a very large number of jobs have been generated in the country in the last five years.

22 Jul 2019 10:09 AM

Oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan said transport remains the most demanding sector for oil and such a wide base of automobiles will need a combination of fuels.

No plan to completely ban petrol and diesel vehicles: Dharmendra Pradhan

NITI Aayog has reportedly proposed that after 2030, only electric vehicles should be sold in India.

17 Jul 2019 12:39 PM

Praising the progress of the state, the Aayog members said that they want the aspirational districts of Uttar Pradesh should come at the top among the 115 districts in all the major parameters. (Photo: File)

NITI Aayog should prepare for transformation of every district: UP CM Adityanath

Aayog members said in the next 3-4 months, all the aspirational districts of UP will be on the top of every key parameter.

15 Jul 2019 5:44 PM

Two-wheeler and three-wheeler makers had expressed concerns over proposal to shift to 100 per cent EVs.

Auto industry to conduct study on EV migration, to discuss with govt

Migration to EVs needs to be planned to ensure entire ecosystem is ready through a multi-year road map.

11 Jul 2019 3:56 PM

According to an official statement issued on Tuesday, the IRSED shall be held under the chairmanship of Dr Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman, National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog and Timur Maksimov, Deputy Minister of the Economic Development of the Russian Federation. (Photo: ANI)

Second India-Russia strategic economic dialogue on July 10

The first India-Russia Strategic Economic Dialogue was held in St Petersburg between November 25-26, 2018.

09 Jul 2019 6:44 PM

Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar. (Photo: PTI)

Budget clean break from past, sets out agenda for Modi 2.0 govt: Rajiv Kumar

Narendra Modi government had exempted people with earnings of up to Rs 5 lakh from payment of income tax.

06 Jul 2019 4:30 PM

According to the statement, the terms of reference of the committee include discussing measures for transformation of agriculture and raising farmer income. (Representational Image)

Fadnavis appointed as convener of chief ministers panel on agricultural reforms

The nine-member committee includes chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat.

02 Jul 2019 9:54 AM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Devendra Fadnavis to head farm panel

It will also suggest changes in the ECA to attract private investments in agricultural marketing and infrastructure.

02 Jul 2019 1:41 AM

People have started avoiding stepping out of their house due to heat, which is causing a lot of health issues such as dehydration and sanitation. Anita Aggarwal, school teacher, shares, “I carry two bottles of water before stepping out of the house to avoid any sort of dehydration. Sometimes, those two bottles are not enough as heat is increasing every day.

Unseen Rain

Monsoon is the only time for Delhiite to enjoy the rainy breeze along with chai and pakora.

27 Jun 2019 1:39 AM

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha were among the worst-performing states on the index.

Kerala tops Aayog’s health index again

The ranking was done under three categories — larger states, smaller states and Union territories (UTs) — to ensure comparison among similar entities.

26 Jun 2019 2:14 AM

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha were among the worst-performing states on the index. (Photo: Representational Image)

Kerala best state on health parameters, UP ranks worst: NITI Aayog report

The ranking was done under three categories -- larger states, smaller states and UTs -- to ensure comparison among similar entities.

25 Jun 2019 5:17 PM

The session organised by Niti Aayog on 'Economic Policy - The Road Ahead' was attended by over 40 economists and sectoral experts. (Photo: Twitter @narendramodi)

Experts panel suggests ways to achieve USD 5-trillion economy target: Niti Aayog

Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar, CEO Amitabh Kant and senior government officials were present in the meeting.

23 Jun 2019 7:44 PM

According to government projections, more than 3 lakh bulletproof jackets will be required by Indian armed forces, said former DRDO chief and Niti Aayog member V K Saraswat. (Representational Image)

'Some foreign firms keen to set up plants in India to supply raw materials for bulletproof jackets'

Indian companies producing bulletproof jackets import Chinese raw materials due to price advantage, said V K Saraswat.

23 Jun 2019 6:09 PM

Niti Aayog officials met with executives from companies including Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp and TVS late on Friday.

Indian two-wheeler market to completely adapt EV’s

India’s central think-tank has asked scooter and motorbike manufacturers to draw up a plan to switch to electric vehicles.

23 Jun 2019 2:48 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets top economists at Niti Aayog in New Delhi on Saturday.

PM Modi talks 2G economic reforms with Team Niti

Pre-Budget exercise aims to generate jobs, push growth.

23 Jun 2019 1:47 AM

PM Modi also discussed the Budget proposals during the meeting. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi met over 40 economists and experts to discuss economic policy

NITI Aayog divided economists into different groups to brainstorm on issues like infrastructure, agriculture and jobs.

22 Jun 2019 1:25 PM

An FIR was filed by the CBI on May 15, 2017 alleging irregularities in the FIPB clearance to INX Media for receiving overseas funds in 2007 when P Chidambaram was the Finance Minister in the UPA government. (Photo: File)

CVC seeks sanction to prosecute former Niti Aayog CEO, officials for alleged graft

INX Media was once owned by Peter and Indrani Mukherjea, prime suspects in this money laundering and corruption case.

21 Jun 2019 5:57 PM

Congress's chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the unwritten convention of the BJP-led government was 'action not matching its words'. (Photo: File)

BJP gives tall expectations, never delivers: Congress

He said most of the agrarian states were hit by a severe water crisis, but the government's promise was 'merely superficial'.

20 Jun 2019 7:02 PM

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