NITI Aayog: News
Indians pursuing degrees that don't lead to jobs: NITI Aayog
India's higher education system is in dire need of reform, a recent report by NITI Aayog has warned.
Only 8.25% graduates land jobs matching their qualifications: NITI Aayog
The NITI Aayog has raised concerns about the high unemployment rate among graduates in India, which it says is much higher than the national average.
EV, CNG, hydrogen vehicles might soon run longer in India
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed a five-year age extension for battery, hydrogen, and CNG vehicles under the national permit system.
How much mileage drops with E20? 2 ministries, 2 claims
Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has informed the Parliament that petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20) can reduce fuel efficiency by 2-6%. The extent of reduction depends on the vehicle category and vintage.
BS-III vehicles may need rubber part replacement for E20 fuel
The Indian government has flagged that some rubber parts and gaskets in Bharat Stage III (BS-III) vehicles manufactured before 2016 may need to be replaced when using E20 fuel.
E20 petrol safe for vehicles, government clarifies amid concerns
The Indian government has reiterated that E20 petrol is safe for use in petrol vehicles.
Centre plans ₹20,000cr EV incentive scheme for private buses
The Indian government is planning a new incentive scheme to promote the adoption of electric busses (e-busses) by private operators.
India's 6G push centers on homegrown tech, patent creation
The Indian government is gearing up to start talks on a roadmap for the country's transition to sixth-generation (6G) mobile communications.
Thousands of Indians recording household chores to train AI models
As the humanoid robot market continues to grow, Indian workers are stepping up to help train these machines.
Urgent need to boost semiconductor manufacturing in India: NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog has called for a major push toward self-reliant semiconductor manufacturing in India.
Over 1L schools have only 1 teacher: Niti Aayog Report
Thousands of government schools in India are functioning without basic facilities such as toilets, water supply, and electricity.
R Balasubramaniam, Joram Aniya: Who are new NITI Aayog members?
The Central government has appointed Joram Aniya and R Balasubramaniam as full-time members of the NITI Aayog.
Modi government overhauls NITI Aayog: Who are the new members?
The Indian government has given a major overhaul to NITI Aayog, by appointing noted economist Ashok Lahiri as its new Vice-Chairman.
Meet Amlan Mohanty, Anthropic's new policy chief for India
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has appointed Amlan Mohanty to lead its policy efforts in India.
India's competition regulator to tackle anti-competitive practices in AI sector
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is preparing to take action against potential anti-competitive practices in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector.
NITI Aayog collaborates with Tata to boost electronics manufacturing
NITI Aayog, the central government's top policy think tank, held talks with Tata Electronics.
Maharashtra budget 2026 focuses on Mumbai Metropolitan Region's development
Maharashtra Chief Minister and Finance Minister Devendra Fadnavis presented the state budget on March 6.
ICMR backs Modi's call not to self-medicate with antibiotics
In the 129th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised alarm over the misuse of antibiotics and the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
NITI Aayog lays out roadmap for India's corporate bond market
NITI Aayog has unveiled a detailed report outlining strategies to strengthen India's corporate bond market.
NITI Aayog to unveil roadmap for building quantum-powered Indian economy
NITI Aayog is set to launch its 'Roadmap for Transforming India into a leading Quantum Powered Economy' today at the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT-Hyderabad) campus in Gachibowli.
Global EV summit to be held in India next year
India is revamping its electric mobility strategy in light of recent supply chain disruptions, such as the rare-earth magnet shortage.
Telecom operators raise concerns over India's new data protection rules
India's telecom operators have expressed concerns over the country's newly notified digital data protection rules.
NITI Aayog recommends lifting curbs on Chinese investments
A high-level committee led by Rajiv Gauba, a member of NITI Aayog, has recommended the Indian government to either lift or gradually ease the existing restrictions on Chinese investments.
16th Finance Commission submits report for 2026-31 to President
The 16th Finance Commission, headed by economist Arvind Panagariya, has submitted its report for the period of 2026-31 to President Droupadi Murmu.
Modi government plans to merge smaller lenders with big banks
The Indian government is planning a major merger in the public sector banking (PSB) space.
AI could cost India millions of tech jobs: NITI Aayog
India's tech and services sector may witness major job losses due to artificial intelligence (AI) by 2031, a report by NITI Aayog has warned.
CBSE to introduce AI in school curriculum from Class III
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will introduce artificial intelligence (AI) in the school curriculum for students from Class III onwards.
India's first deep-sea mineral auction indefinitely postponed: Here's why
India's first-ever auction of deep-sea blocks rich in critical minerals has been indefinitely postponed.
Trump's H-1B fee will drive start-ups to India: Amitabh Kant
Amitabh Kant, the former G20 Sherpa and ex-CEO of NITI Aayog, has reacted to US President Donald Trump's new H-1B visa policy.
AI can help achieve $8.3 trillion GDP target: NITI Aayog
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to be a key driver of India's economic growth, according to a report by NITI Aayog and Niti Frontier Tech Hub.
Ex-NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant joins HCL as independent director
HCL Technologies has announced the appointment of Amitabh Kant, former CEO of NITI Aayog, as an Independent Director.
India set for 6.5% growth in FY26: NITI Aayog
India's economy is on track to achieve a 6.5% growth rate in the current fiscal year, despite global challenges and tariff pressures, according to Dr. Arvind Virmani, Member of NITI Aayog.
Supreme Court dismisses PIL against rollout of E20 fuel
The Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the rollout of 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20).
CBSE to conduct free online AI bootcamps for students
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct free online artificial intelligence (AI) bootcamps for students in Classes 9 and 10, and capacity-building programs (CBPs) for teachers, starting in September.
Ola Electric stock surges nearly 5% today: Here's why
Ola Electric's shares surged by up to 4.7% on the BSE today, following reports of a high-level meeting convened by Niti Aayog.
National Manufacturing Mission to be launched soon: What is it?
The draft of the National Manufacturing Mission, first announced in the Union Budget, is ready.
Amitabh Kant resigns as G20 Sherpa
Amitabh Kant, a retired 1980-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, has resigned as India's G20 Sherpa after a remarkable 45-year government service.
269M Indians lifted out of extreme poverty since 2011-12: Report
India's extreme poverty rate has fallen to 5.3% in 2022-23, a significant decline from the 27.1% recorded in 2011-12, according to updated data from the World Bank.
India surpasses Japan to become world's 4th-largest economy: NITI Aayog
India has officially overtaken Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer (CEO) BVR Subrahmanyam said.
'One state, one global destination': PM at Niti Aayog meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged states to develop "future-ready" cities and at least one world-class tourist destination.
Sitharaman to launch 'NITI NCAER' portal tomorrow: What is it?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will launch the 'NITI NCAER States Economic Forum' portal in India tomorrow.