Niti Aayog
Political Row Erupts Between Karnataka's Priyank Kharge and Assam CM Over Semiconductor Investment Comments
Oct 27, 2025 10:32 pm CST
Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma engage in heated exchange over semiconductor investments, with Kharge claiming his comments about regional technology capabilities were twisted by BJP leadership. The dispute highlights tensions around state development priorities and investment allocation in India's growing semiconductor sector.
Supreme Court Criticized for Prioritizing Firecracker Rights Over Air Quality: Amitabh Kant Warns of Delhi's Environmental Crisis
Oct 21, 2025 04:52 pm CST
Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has strongly criticized the Supreme Court's decision to allow firecracker use during Diwali, as Delhi's air quality plummets to dangerous levels. With 36 of 38 monitoring stations hitting the "red zone" and AQI exceeding 400 in key areas, Kant calls for comprehensive pollution control measures to prevent an environmental and public health catastrophe in India's capital.
Economic Disparity in Indian States: NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Highlights GDP Imbalance Between High and Low-Income Regions
Sep 30, 2025 07:43 pm CST
NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Suman Bery addresses concerning economic disparity in India, revealing high-income states with 26% of population generate 44% of GDP while low-income states with 38% of population contribute only 19%. Despite these imbalances, Bery expresses optimism for growth potential in lagging regions and reports significant increases in employment, particularly among women in agricultural sectors.
Why Amitabh Kant Doesn't See $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee As Setback For India
Sep 20, 2025 01:31 pm CST
US President Donald Trump's decision to raise the annual fee for H-1B visa to $100,000 will prove to be the country's loss and India's gain, former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Saturday.
"A Lot Of 'BS'": Hardeep Puri On Claims Of Biofuels Damaging Engines
Sep 17, 2025 09:46 am CST
Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday dismissed claims of biofuels damaging automobile engines as rubbish and said petrol blended with 20 per cent ethanol is environmentally safe to use.