Amitabh Kant
Amitabh Kant Advocates for Indian-Made EVs Amid Lokpal's BMW Procurement Controversy
Oct 23, 2025 12:32 pm CST
Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has purchased a Mahindra XEV9 electric vehicle amid the controversy surrounding Lokpal's plan to acquire seven BMW luxury cars worth Rs 70 lakh each. Kant suggests that officials should support domestic EV manufacturing instead of importing luxury vehicles, highlighting the benefits of "Make in India" initiative and sustainable transportation choices as opposition leaders question the anti-corruption watchdog's expenditure of public funds on luxury vehicles.
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.
How Golf Diplomacy Secured India's G20 Consensus: Amitabh Kant Reveals the Secret Behind New Delhi Declaration
Oct 18, 2025 10:56 pm CST
Former G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant revealed at the NDTV World Summit that the historic consensus on the 2023 New Delhi Declaration was achieved at the ITC golf course. The diplomatic breakthrough, which secured unanimous agreement on contentious issues including Russia's war and climate change action, demonstrates the unique role of golf in international relations while highlighting India's diplomatic achievement under PM Modi's leadership.
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.