NITI Aayog education report: Indian school kids weakest in math, higher reasoning Learning decline across subjects; only 31% Grade 5 kids could do basic division Updated: May 7, 2026 19:44 IST
Who is Ashok Lahiri? Economist-turned BJP MLA now NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri, a former Chief Economic Advisor and current BJP MLA, has been appointed vice chairman of NITI Aayog,… Updated: April 26, 2026 14:43 IST
Five new members in NITI Aayog top-deck rejig The Indian government has overhauled NITI Aayog, appointing former CEA Ashok Kumar Lahiri as Vice-Chairman alongside four new full-time members… Updated: April 25, 2026 19:50 IST
Niti pitches for reforms to boost jewellery exports Globally, the gems and jewellery market (excluding raw gold) stood at about $378 billion in 2024. India’s exports, at $29.5… April 21, 2026 05:32 IST
NITI Aayog meeting to focus on human capital The NITI Aayog Governing Council, led by PM Narendra Modi, is set to meet in June 2026. The high-level session… April 16, 2026 19:23 IST
Copper import dependence surges, Niti Aayog, experts call for reforms to push mining India’s copper demand is projected to skyrocket to 20 million tonnes by 2050, yet domestic production lags significantly with a… March 22, 2026 18:00 IST
NITI Aayog flags $8.1-billion export opportunity in sports equipment NITI Aayog has recommended a ₹7,500 crore incentive package to transform India into a global sports equipment manufacturing hub. March 20, 2026 00:30 IST
Niti Aayog to support city growth plans: Rajiv Gauba Niti Aayog announces support for integrated development plans across 20 city regions. Updated: March 19, 2026 17:28 IST
Odisha retains top spot in NITI Aayog’s fiscal health index Odisha maintains its lead in NITI Aayog’s Fiscal Health Index 2026, excelling in revenue mobilization and debt management. Updated: March 11, 2026 20:30 IST
NITI Aayog calls for unified apprenticeship framework NITI Aayog has recommended the creation of a unified National Apprenticeship Mission (NAM–NAP) to standardize and scale India’s work-based learning… February 20, 2026 21:06 IST
MSMEs can cut 87 MT of carbon emissions: NITI NITI Aayog’s 2026 “Roadmap for Green Transition of MSMEs” details a strategy to slash 87 million tonnes of carbon emissions… February 19, 2026 23:57 IST
Recast incentives, boost R&D to lift India’s global electronics share: NITI Aayog A new Niti Aayog report urges India to pivot from assembly-led growth to a deeply integrated electronics ecosystem to capture… February 13, 2026 19:35 IST
Niti Aayog says existing IT services model at risk Calls for shift from labour-led IT services to AI-native, outcome-driven models February 12, 2026 23:05 IST
India will need $22.7 trillion to accomplish net-zero goal India can achieve its net-zero emissions target by 2070 while becoming a developed economy by 2047, but this will require… February 9, 2026 23:53 IST
Sixteenth Finance Commission rewards contribution to GDP, states’ tax share retained at 41% The real innovation of the 16th FC, however, lies in its horizontal devolution formula. Updated: February 2, 2026 06:32 IST
Coking coal gets critical mineral status in push to cut import dependence The notification is part of the ongoing structural reforms in the mining sector and aligns with the vision of Aatmanirbhar… January 29, 2026 22:14 IST
Freeze fertiliser subsidy at current levels, deregulate urea prices: ICRIER study It suggested deregulating prices which would reduce the over attractiveness of urea due to its relatively low price and curb… January 28, 2026 21:06 IST
India–EU FTA puts leather, footwear exporters on par with Bangladesh, Vietnam India’s leather, non-leather footwear and related product exports rose 25% year-on-year to ₹48,667 crore ($5.7 billion) in FY25. January 28, 2026 03:06 IST
Big boost for Mumbaikers: New Suburban Railway Station planned between Thane and Mulund to ease rush in Mumbai local trains
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