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Indians Must Strive Hard to Attain a $30 Trillion Economy by 2047, Says Amitabh Kant

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1 year ago

March 2, 2025

Amitabh Kant, former CEO of Niti Aayog and India’s G20 Sherpa, emphasized the importance of hard work for Indians to meet the ambitious goal of transforming India into a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047.

During a media event on Sunday, he stated, “I firmly believe in the value of hard work. Indians need to put in the effort, whether it’s 80 or 90 hours a week. If we aim to elevate our economy from USD 4 trillion to USD 30 trillion, we cannot achieve that through entertainment or by following the opinions of film stars.”

Addressing the ongoing discussion about working hours, he pointed out that countries like Japan, South Korea, and China have reached significant economic milestones thanks to their strong work ethics. He suggested that India should adopt a similar mindset to develop into a world-class economy.

“We’ve made it trendy to discuss not working hard. Why is that? India must focus on completing projects ahead of schedule, with top-notch quality, while avoiding time and cost overruns,” he added.

On the subject of work-life balance, he stressed that there is ample time for personal well-being when one adheres to a disciplined work routine. “I work daily. I find time to exercise, play golf, and still put in the effort. If you set aside an hour and a half for yourself, you still have 22.5 hours left in the day. There is plenty of time to strike a balance, but let’s not glamorize the idea that hard work is unnecessary,” he asserted.

Kant further warned against sending misleading messages to India’s youth, suggesting that the nation can flourish without hard work: “No nation has achieved greatness without diligent effort.”

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Pickup Vehicle Crashes Into Divider, Two Killed Including Child

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2 hours ago

March 5, 2026

Namma Kudla

Uttar Pradesh: A tragic road accident took place in Uttar Pradesh when a pickup vehicle lost control and crashed into a road divider.

The driver and a three-year-old girl died on the spot due to the impact of the crash. Nine passengers who were travelling in the vehicle sustained injuries. They were rushed to the district hospital for treatment.

Reports said the victims were travelling to their native village to celebrate the Holi festival. A video showing the horrifying scene of the accident has gone viral on social media.

Preliminary reports suggest that overspeeding may have led to the accident. Police have started an investigation into the incident.

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Five from Karnataka Killed in Car–Container Collision in Andhra Pradesh

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1 day ago

March 4, 2026

Namma Kudla

Andhra Pradesh: Five people from Karnataka were killed on the spot after the car they were travelling in rammed into a container truck from behind in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district on Tuesday.

The accident occurred near Gangavaram in Palamaneru while the victims were on their way to Tirupati temple from Bengaluru. According to police, the car crashed into the rear of a container vehicle with great force, leaving the vehicle completely mangled.

The deceased have been identified as Mohandas (71), Nagaraj (61), Kusuma (61), Jayanti (59), and Pooja (33). All of them were residents of Rajajinagar in Bengaluru.

Preliminary reports suggest that the impact of the collision was so severe that all five occupants died at the scene. Police have registered a case at the Palamaneru police station and further investigation is underway.

More details are awaited.

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Woman Kills Ex-Lover Over Blackmail in Ballia

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3 days ago

March 2, 2026

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Uttar Pradesh: A married woman allegedly killed her former lover in Ballia after he blackmailed her with private videos, police said.

According to police, the victim was identified as Pankaj Gupta, a resident of Azamgarh. He was reportedly in a relationship with the woman from a nearby village.

Police said the woman wanted to end the relationship. However, Gupta allegedly began blackmailing her using obscene videos and harassed her repeatedly.

Unable to bear the threats, the woman informed her brother and sister-in-law. The trio allegedly planned the murder during a wedding function on February 5.

On February 7, they allegedly called Gupta to the village on a pretext. He was strangled to death, police said. The accused then poured acid on his face to hide his identity and tried to destroy evidence.

An unidentified body with a disfigured face was found on February 10. The crime was later solved during the investigation.

Police have arrested three accused, including the woman, and sent them to judicial custody. Efforts are on to arrest other suspects involved in the case.