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Delhi shut its thermal plants, but chokes from neighbouring ones

In 2018, Delhi bade farewell to its last thermal power plant. Before this, the other two had wound up their operations in 2009 and 2015. The closures were meant to stop toxic gases spewing from their stacks from worsening the city’s air quality.

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The real E20 story: How a botched rollout turned India’s big fuel fix into a national burden

The most burning issue in the Indian motoring community of late has been fuel. That intentional PJ aside, the fact remains: vehicle owners have been crying foul ever since the Union government advanced its plans to roll out E20 nationwide – five years before it was originally intended.

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Has India really overtaken Japan to become world’s 4th largest economy?

IN FOCUS: Surpassing Japan’s GDP would be a significant milestone for the world’s most populous country, but experts say an Indian official’s claim might be premature. Either way, are such moments really a cause for celebration? Shweta Sharma reports from Delhi

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UP: Father murdered 4 children in Shahjahanpur, hanged himself; Why and how...

At the time of the incident, the wife was not at home and had gone to her maternal place. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The clean air gap: What India knows it needs vs what it’s actually doing

Despite India’s claims of progress in reducing air pollution through the National Clean Air Programme, the country is far behind targets and even ranked among 10 most polluted nations last year. But this is a problem compounded by many unimplemented recommendations – made by government committees, non-government organisations, and research…

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Before BJP’s USAID outrage: MoUs, collaborations, and government partnerships

In his pursuit to ‘Make America Great Again,’ one of the first things US President Donald Trump did on assuming office was to impose an immediate freeze on all US foreign assistance, including halting the disbursal of $40 billion for international projects funded by USAID.

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SO2 emissions: Missed deadlines for govt, but not a problem for NITI?

When thermal power plants burn coal to generate electricity, sulphur mixes with oxygen to release sulphur dioxide – or SO2 – in the air. In 2019, India became the largest emitter of this toxic gas.

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NITI Aayog stuck in partisan politics, struggles with key mandate

In 2014, when the Planning Commission was disbanded, a commentator observed that the defunct body was like “those old men who are no longer harmful but are reviled because they once were.” It was one of the vestiges of centralised planning that India adopted in the early years of the…

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Mamata walkout: Hindu points to NITI’s ‘structural issues’, Jansatta slams CM’s ‘uncertain position’

At the first NITI Aayog meeting of the NDA government last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the need for combined efforts of all states for a ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’.

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RJD trains guns at NITI Aayog; Says, it is 'failed idea'

"NITI Aayog is a failure, a failed idea. The 240 mandate of the BJP also has the same message: that the collective should be restored." Read further on Dynamite News:

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'Not allowed to speak...' Mamata Banerjee walks out of NITI Aayog meeting

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged "political discrimination" at the NITI Aayog meeting. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab CM to boycott NITI Aayog meeting after INDIA bloc decision to protest against Budget

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government, while expressing solidarity with the INDIA bloc. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India’s gig workers remain undocumented, unprotected

Savita* was shocked to discover that her Urban Company ID had been blocked in February 2023 because she did not meet the monthly target of 40 clients. “My mother-in-law passed away and I took a break of one month from work. I was left without any means of income,” the…

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NITI Aayog never suggested fixing photo of A.P. CM on land documents, say BJP leaders

BJP leader criticizes YSRCP government for enacting Andhra Pradesh Land Titling Act, accusing them of self-serving motives.

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No adverse effects reported from COVID vaccines in India: V. K. Saraswat

No adverse effects have been reported in India with regard to the vaccines used for battling COVID-19, senior scientist and NITI Aayog member V. K. Saraswat said here on Saturday.

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China Wins Elon Musk's Favour, But India Eyes Global EV Market Share

China leads EV production (key for Tesla), but India has a chance. They're pushing battery production and aim for 13 percent of global demand by 2030.

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India is on track to be a developed nation by 2041, says NITI Aayog CEO

India’s growth model will enable it to become a developed nation by 2047, said B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog

The Hindu

SCTIMST develops TB diagnostic kit

The AG Chitra TB diagnostic kit, developed by SCTIMST and licenced to M/S Agappe Diagnostics, Kochi, was unveiled virtually by V.K. Saraswat, president of SCTIMST and member, NITI Aayog.

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India needs 1 million fast chargers to become 100 pc electric in 2 and 3 wheelers by 2030: Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

India must go 100 per cent electric in 2 wheeler and 3 wheeler by 2030 and become a global EV manufacturing champion, the G20 Sherpa and former CEO NITI Aayog, Amitabh Kant, said on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cyclist killed by bin lorry in Clerkenwell named as 'bright, brilliant and brave' PhD student at LSE

Cheistha Kochhar was described as “bright, brilliant and brave” in tributes as her devastated father confirmed her death

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Ph.D. student from India Cheistha Kochhar dies after being run over by truck in London

Cheistha Kochhar, NITI Aayog ex-employee and PhD student, tragically dies in London traffic accident while pursuing Ph.D. at London School of Economics.

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Modi’s India plans its own democracy index, after global rankings downgrade

The index is being finalised ahead of elections, with New Delhi worried about global criticism hurting sovereign ratings

The Hindu

Has poverty really dropped to 5% in India?

Has poverty really dropped to 5% in India? The Hindu Parley Podcast discusses the question

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NITI Aayog to work with States on public finance management: Suman Bery

NITI Aayog to collaborate with States on public finance management, focusing on transparency and consistency for development impact.

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Vaishnaw launches NITI Aayog's digital public infra platform

NITI Aayog launches 'NITI For States' platform for policy and governance, featuring 'Viksit Bharat Strategy Room' for decision-making.

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