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Friday, February 20, 2026
TopicNiti Ayog

Topic: Niti Ayog

India’s electronics exports surged 5x in 9 years, but global share stuck at 1%—NITI Aayog

India’s electronics exports surged from $8.6 billion in 2015 to $42 billion in 2024. Electronics now account for 10% of export basket, making them India’s 2nd-largest export sector.

India’s looking at 14 million metric tonnes of e-waste by 2030, recycling can’t keep up—NITI Aayog

Country's used lithium-ion battery problem is also set to grow sharply in next decade. India 3rd largest e-waste producer with 7% global share but currently recycles only about 10% of it.

NITI Aayog unveils inaugural Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025 report

The report provides a comprehensive assessment of the fiscal health of 18 major Indian states.

NITI Aayog’s Tinkerpreneur boot camp opens to all Indian schools

The Tinkerpreneur Comic Book series, organised by TinkerChamps, a student-led non-profit club comprising 23 accomplished ‘tinkerpreneurs’, has been added to the program to inspire and motivate the students.

India must have its own AI blueprint, say industry veterans, highlight need for regulations

An open letter says the ‘downstream effects’ of adopting technologies such as AI without essential due diligence and appropriate safeguards, can cause ‘unprecedented disruption’.

Una’s bulk drug park is the ‘next Bhakra Nangal’. And it’s BJP’s trump card in Himachal polls

In the homes of BJP supporters, photocopies of the map of the land demarcated for the bulk drug park are doing the rounds.

It’s time to reset Centre-state relations. Onus rests on the central government

Every rupee states earn goes to the Union, which is then rerouted by the Finance Commission based on certain parameters. This relationship has never been happy.

CJI Ramana bared the dark underbelly of India’s police system. Officers mustn’t forget their oath

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

If India has to spend to save lives, livelihoods, it must ignore deficit & spend: Rajiv Kumar

There is a high probability of a third wave in India, NITI Aayog's Kumar said, by way of supporting his prescription to overlook fiscal considerations until the pandemic is curbed.

Setting fiscal deficit target this year will put Indian economy in straitjacket: Niti Aayog VC

Niti Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar called for taking a dynamic view of the fiscal deficit this year to retain freedom for necessary and appropriate action.

On Camera

India must govern AI with confidence. Use guardrails, not handcuffs

The good news is that India is not starting from zero. It knows how to innovate privately while also empowering innovation publicly.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.