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‘Want to see electric trucks on highways’: Gadkari on govt ‘s EV plan #HTLS2020

PUBLISHED ON NOV 27, 2020 10:12 PM IST

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari spoke about the government's ambitious plans for electric vehicles at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. The minister said that the cost of electric vehicles is high due to the cost of lithium-ion batteries and added that the cost is coming down steadily as well. 'A mobile phone used to cost a lot in the past but is much more affordable today. Electric vehicles are costly now but their running cost is low,' Gadkari said. 'We are developing electric buses, e-double-decker buses. A pilot project is being considered for e-highway between Delhi and Mumbai. Just like railway, I want to see electric trucks on our highways,' Gadkari added. Watch the full video for all the details.

<p>As the NDA government pursues its 'atmanirbhar bharat' (self-reliant India) mission, defence minister Rajnath Singh explained its impact on the defence industry. At the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020, the senior BJP leader listed the various efforts by the government to give a fillip to domestic defence equipment manufacturers. He said that the objective of making India self-reliant in defence would not be realised in just a few years, but an important step had already been taken. Watch the full video for more.</p>

Made-in-India defence equipment: Rajnath Singh on atmanirbhar mission #HTLS2020

PUBLISHED ON DEC 20, 2020 01:46 AM IST

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<p>Speaking at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, defence minister Rajnath Singh warned of hybrid warfare techniques. He said that given the plethora of weapons being used now, even events previously seen as nature's fury evoked suspicion now. He raised the issue of the Covid-19 pandemic and how it 'paralysed' the entire world. Watch the full video for more.</p>

‘Suspicious of nature’s fury’: Amid Covid, Rajnath’s hybrid war alert #HTLS2020

PUBLISHED ON DEC 20, 2020 01:39 AM IST

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<p>Defence minister Rajnath Singh commented on various counter-terror steps taken by India in the aftermath of the 26/11 terror attack in 2008. He said that the foiling of multiple terror conspiracies had embarrassed Pakistan. The sword of FATF (Financial Action Task Force) blacklisting is also dangling over the 'terror nursery' nation, he added. He was speaking at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. Watch the full video for more.</p>

‘Pakistan embarrassed’: Rajnath Singh on terror plots, FATF pressure #HTLS2020

PUBLISHED ON DEC 20, 2020 01:31 AM IST

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<p>Speaking at Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal spoke on the challenges in Covid-19 management in the capital. Kejriwal said the most challenging is the rate of infection during coronavirus spread. Delhi CM highlighted the various steps taken in Delhi to control virus spread. Watch the full video for more. </p>

What is the most challenging in Covid management? Delhi CM answers #HTLS2020

PUBLISHED ON DEC 18, 2020 10:25 PM IST

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<p>Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal spoke on how the AAP government is working towards promises made to the people of Delhi during elections last year. Speaking during the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020, Kejriwal said the government is working on cleaning the Yamuna and bringing new changes in the industrial policy. Watch the full video for more details. </p>

CM Kejriwal on AAP’s promises, industrial policy change in Delhi #HTLS2020

UPDATED ON DEC 18, 2020 10:27 PM IST

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<p>Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal spoke on developing a new health information management system for the national capital. Speaking during the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020, Kejriwal said the new system for healthcare will make available a health e-card for people in Delhi. The health data of Delhiites and hospitals in the capital will be available online under the new system, the chief minister added. Watch the full video for more details. </p>

‘Developing new health information management system’: Kejriwal at #HTLS2020

UPDATED ON DEC 18, 2020 10:28 PM IST

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<p>Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal speaks on Delhi's Covid-19 situation when the pandemic started. Speaking at Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020, the Delhi chief minister recalled how Delhi did not start with “zero cases”. Kejriwal said when the pandemic started, Indians from around the world were called back with special flights and landed in Delhi. The Delhi CM added that people from around the world came to Delhi and spread in various parts of the capital. Watch the full video for more details.</p>

CM Kejriwal on Delhi starting with thousands of Covid cases #HTLS2020

UPDATED ON DEC 18, 2020 10:28 PM IST

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<p>Speaking at Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2020, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal explained how the government in Delhi handled the 3rd wave of coronavirus in the capital. Kejriwal spoke on the Delhi government's techniques of handling the rising cases in the national capital. The Delhi Chief Minister lauded the AAP government's effort of introducing plasma therapy in the capital amid Covid-19 cases. Watch the full video for more details. </p>

CM Kejriwal explains how Delhi govt handled 3rd wave of Covid-19 #HTLS2020

PUBLISHED ON DEC 18, 2020 10:01 PM IST

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<p>Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev spoke at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. Speaking on the future of test cricket, he said that test cricket should not be allowed to die. He added that certain modifications and changes can be brought about but if the longest format of the game dies then the ICC has done a bad job. Watch the full video for all the details.</p>

‘Modify, but don’t let Test cricket die’: Kapil Dev speaks at #HTLS2020

PUBLISHED ON DEC 17, 2020 09:05 PM IST

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<p>Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev spoke on the money in cricket in the present day and said that this is a good thing for the players. Speaking at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, Kapil Dev said that it is an incentive and added that cricketers need to be taught how to handle the finances responsibly. Watch the full video for all the details.</p>

Big money in cricket: Incentive or distraction? Kapil Dev responds #HTLS2020

PUBLISHED ON DEC 17, 2020 08:56 PM IST

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<p>Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev spoke at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. The former all-rounder explained what difference the colour of the ball makes for bowlers. He said that the most important thing is the wrist placement. He said that the most basic thing for a fast bowler is the ability to swing the ball. Watch the full video for all the details.</p>

Pink ball Vs red ball: Kapil Dev explains the difference #HTLS 2020

PUBLISHED ON DEC 17, 2020 08:42 PM IST

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<p>Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev spoke at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit about the India and Australia series. He said that it is certain that India's fast bowlers will do well in those conditions and the onus is on the batsmen. He said that if the batsmen don't struggle in the conditions India will do well in the series. Watch the full video for all the details.</p>

‘If our batsmen don’t struggle…’: Kapil Dev on Australia series #HTLS2020

UPDATED ON DEC 17, 2020 09:17 PM IST

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<p>Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev spoke at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. Kapil Dev said that cricketers should stop living in a bubble and should go out and interact with people. He added that many cricketers do not know what to do when they stop playing the game and it's tough to adjust to life away from the spotlight. Watch the full video for all the details.</p>

‘Many didn’t know what to do when they stopped playing cricket’: Kapil Dev

UPDATED ON DEC 17, 2020 09:12 PM IST

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<p>Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla spoke at the 18th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. He said that it will take at least 2 to 3 years before every Indian can be vaccinated. 'It will be 2024 by the time every person gets vaccinated that everybody, if willing to take a two dose vaccine, will get vaccinated,' Poonawalla said. He said that the government and media also need to communicate all the facts and merits about the vaccine to people. Watch the full video for all the details.</p>

‘2 to 3 years to vaccinate every Indian’: SII’s Adar Poonawalla #HTLS2020

PUBLISHED ON DEC 16, 2020 09:23 PM IST

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<p>As India inches closer towards a Covid vaccine, Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla spoke on the challenge of vaccinating every Indian. Poonawalla said that many private players should be brought in to partner with the government and their distribution networks will surely help. He added that more health professionals will have to be trained to inject the vaccine as everyone cannot be expected to come to cities from villages for vaccination. Watch the full video for all the details.</p>

How to ensure vaccine reaches every Indian? SII’s Adar Poonawalla answers

PUBLISHED ON DEC 16, 2020 08:56 PM IST

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