Sops for private investors in nuclear energy on cardsThe Indian government is actively seeking private sector investment for its nuclear energy expansion plans, aiming to boost green transitio...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Govt sets up 6 sector-specific groups to identify products to boost manufacturing, cut importsIndia is boosting domestic manufacturing. Six expert groups will identify 100 products to reduce import dependence. This initiative aims to...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
From BS-IV to BS-VI: Cabinet nod for cleaner mobility in Delhi-NCRThe Union Cabinet has approved a new scheme to replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR. This initiative aims to significantly reduce air ...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
From BS-IV to BS-VI: Cabinet nod for cleaner mobility in Delhi-NCRThe Union Cabinet has approved a new scheme to replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR. This initiative aims to significantly reduce air ...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
"India has scientific capability to emerge as global leader in health technologies": NITI Aayog's Gobardhan DasIndia's largest biomedical event, 'Medical Innovations Patent Mitra: Innovators-to-Industry Connect', successfully took place in New Delhi....
25 May, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
India-Russia energy ties widen beyond crude to gas, nuclear and petrochemicalsIndia and Russia are deepening energy ties. Discussions have focused on gas supplies and joint ventures for hydrocarbon development. Russia...
23 May, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
Modi pitches ‘ease of living’ roadmap at Council of Ministers’ meetPrime Minister Narendra Modi met with his council of ministers to discuss improving ease of living and doing business. The meeting focused ...
22 May, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
As India's R&D faces funding & talent crunch, Niti panel suggests 50+ fixesIndia's research and development spending lags behind global leaders. A Niti Aayog report highlights funding issues and bureaucratic delays...
21 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Simultaneous polls could save Rs 7 lakh crore: Joint parliamentary panel chiefHolding Lok Sabha and state assembly polls together could save India Rs 7 lakh crore. This significant saving can be channeled into develop...
20 May, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
NITI backs 5% GST slab for R&D procurementNiti Aayog suggests bringing back a 5% GST rate for research and development purchases. This move aims to boost usable funds for research i...
19 May, 2026, 02.02 AM IST
India should increase investment in R&D to 2 per cent of GDP: Niti AayogNiti Aayog has urged India to boost research and development investment to two percent of GDP within five years. The report suggests restor...
18 May, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
India must push solar, grid reforms to navigate oil price rise: Ex-NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmanisuggested navigating this crisis by adopting a two-pronged strategy by implementing a gradual pass-through of rising oil and gas prices in ...
17 May, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Stronger push for accountability: Evaluation tightened, faltering CPSEs to face strict penaltiesNew performance rules for central public sector enterprises have come into effect. Strict penalties will be applied for not meeting corpora...
15 May, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
India Inc must move beyond protectionism to become global manufacturing hub: Niti Aayog's Rajiv GaubaNiti Aayog member Rajiv Gauba emphasized the government's commitment to trust-based governance reforms, focusing on granular changes at sta...
13 May, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
India's knowledge repository 'systematically destroyed' by invaders: NITI Aayog memberIndia's ancient scientific knowledge was lost due to foreign invasions. NITI Aayog member Gobardhan Das highlighted this at Delhi Universit...
11 May, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Ashok Lahiri takes charge as Niti VCEconomist Ashok Kumar Lahiri has assumed the role of vice chairman at Niti Aayog, succeeding Suman Bery. A former chief economic adviser an...
09 May, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Ashok Kumar Lahiri takes charge as Vice Chairman of NITI AayogEconomist Ashok Kumar Lahiri has taken charge as the new Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog. He replaces Suman Bery. Lahiri brings extensive exper...
08 May, 2026, 03.22 PM IST