Nitin Gadkari: News
Nitin Gadkari is a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Lok Sabha MP, and Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways. Gadkari was associated with the Sangh Parivar from a young age as a member of RSS and ABVP. He did his MCom and LLB from Nagpur University. He entered politics in 1980 through Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) and later the BJP. The big appointments started coming in the 1990s when Gadkari became the Minister for Public Works Department in the BJP-Shiv Sena Maharashtra Government from 1995 to 1999. He earned praise from all quarters for his dexterous planning and execution of several road and highway projects. Impressed with his work, the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee implemented Gadkari’s blueprint for the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) project. In 2005, Gadkari was the Maharashtra BJP’s President and was elevated as the National President of the BJP in 2009, serving till 2013. He was elected to the Lok Sabha in the 2014 and 2019 General Elections from Nagpur constituency. Gadkari has served as the Minister of Shipping (2014-19), MSMEs (2019-21), and Road Transport & Highways (2014 onwards) in the Modi Government.
23 Mar 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaGadkari reveals Centre's 'good intention' behind electoral bonds scheme
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has defended the Centre's scrapped electoral bonds scheme, saying the government had "good intentions" when it was introduced in 2017.
18 Mar 2024
Narendra Modi'What's wrong...': Gadkari defends electoral bonds, questions ban
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has defended the controversial Electoral Bond Scheme (EBS), saying that scrapping it would attack black money.
13 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiLok Sabha elections: BJP releases 2nd list with 72 candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday unveiled its second list of 72 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.
02 Mar 2024
Jairam RameshGadkari's legal notices to Kharge, Ramesh over misleading interview clip
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has taken legal action against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and General Secretary Jairam Ramesh for allegedly sharing misleading and defamatory information about him.
29 Feb 2024
DelhiSilkyara Tunnel rescue hero announces hunger strike after house demolition
Wakeel Hassan—one of the rat-hole miners who helped rescue 41 trapped workers in Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel last November—is now homeless.
12 Jan 2024
Indian Oil Corporation LimitedIndian Oil to open 300 ethanol fuel stations: Nitin Gadkari
India's leading oil refiner Indian Oil Corporation will open 300 ethanol fuel stations, Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, said on Friday.
13 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiMohan Yadav sworn in as Madhya Pradesh chief minister
Mohan Yadav (58) on Wednesday took an oath as the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh at Lal Parade ground.
20 Nov 2023
Narendra ModiUttarkashi tunnel rescue to save 41 workers enters day 9
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to take stock of the ongoing operation to rescue 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel.
19 Nov 2023
UttarakhandUttarkashi tunnel collapse: Rescue operation resumes on Day 8
Efforts to free 41 workers trapped in the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi resumed on Sunday, with rescue teams inserting a six-inch-diameter pipe inside the rubble.
24 Oct 2023
Mohan Bhagwat'Cultural Marxists' spoiling India, claims Mohan Bhagwat; references Manipur violence
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday denounced "cultural Marxism," calling it "selfish, discriminatory, and deceitful," Hindustan Times reported.
09 Oct 2023
Latest CarsWhy airbags are important for car safety: A brief explainer
Since their inception in the early 1950s, "airbags" have become an integral part of the safety suite of modern cars.
06 Oct 2023
Marathi Cinema'Gadkari': Nitin Gadkari's biopic release date out, new poster unveiled
Biopics have been a proven formula in Indian cinema and over the years we have had films made on several actors, politicians, and sportspersons. Now, a Marathi film titled Gadkari is set to release on October 27 based on the life and times of Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, Nitin Gadkari.
02 Oct 2023
Ministry of Road Transport and HighwaysDelhi to get new road to reduce airport travel time
Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has announced the launch of Urban Extension Road 2, a significant ring road project in Delhi.
29 Sep 2023
Ministry of Road Transport and HighwaysNitin Gadkari's big announcement: Pothole-free highways in India by year-end
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced an ambitious goal to eliminate all potholes from India's 1.46 lakh kilometer national highway network by the end of this year.
13 Sep 2023
AutoBharat NCAP demands 6 airbags for 5-star safety rating: Gadkari
Starting October 1, passenger cars in India will need to have six airbags to achieve a five-star rating at Bharat NCAP, said Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.
13 Sep 2023
IndiaBiofuel Alliance promotes the transfer of green technology: Nitin Gadkari
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Global Biofuel Alliance on September 9, with support from 19 countries and international organizations.
12 Sep 2023
GSTNitin Gadkari proposes 10% GST hike on diesel vehicles
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has proposed an additional 10% goods and services tax (GST) on diesel-powered vehicles and generators in India.
10 Sep 2023
IndiaGlobal Biofuel Alliance will significantly lessen world pollution: Nitin Gadkari
The Global Biofuels Alliance is "a historic event that will help us reduce world pollution in a major way," Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said in an interview with NDTV.
29 Aug 2023
ToyotaWorld's first electrified flex-fuel vehicle breaks cover in India
Japanese automaker Toyota has revealed the world's first flex-fuel multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), the Innova HyCross.
25 Aug 2023
Indian GovernmentLoud horns to be a thing of past in India
The Indian government is taking a significant step to reduce noise pollution on its roads by enforcing a 50-decibel limit for vehicle horns.
24 Aug 2023
ToyotaNitin Gadkari to reveal flex-fuel-powered Toyota Camry on August 29
Toyota is gearing up to unveil a BS6 Phase 2-compliant flex-fuel hybrid prototype, most likely the Camry, on August 29.
22 Aug 2023
Bharat NCAPAll you need to know about India's car safety program
India's highly anticipated Bharat NCAP crash test rating assessment program has been launched by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
21 Aug 2023
DwarkaDwarka Expressway: All key features of India's new 'engineering marvel'
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari shared visuals of the newly-built Dwarka Expressway, India's first eight-lane elevated motorway, on Sunday.
21 Aug 2023
Bharat NCAPBharat NCAP to launch tomorrow: How it compares with Global-NCAP
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, is all set to launch the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) in India tomorrow.
20 Aug 2023
Ministry of Road Transport and HighwaysBharat NCAP to launch on August 22; elevating vehicle safety
The Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) will be launched on August 22 by the Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari.
03 Jul 2023
IndiaKolkata-Bangkok road trip soon possible: India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway nearing completion
Thailand has always been a top choice for Indian vacationers.
26 Jun 2023
ToyotaToyota Camry that runs on 100% ethanol? Gadkari says yes
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has announced that he will launch a Toyota Camry sedan running solely on ethanol in India this August. It will be the country's first-ever car to do so.
08 Jun 2023
Indian GovernmentGovernment's road safety plan falls short, Nitin Gadkari reveals shortcomings
India will not be able to achieve the target of reducing road accidents by 50% by 2024, as per Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India.
21 May 2023
DwarkaDwarka Expressway: India's first elevated highway to open in 2024
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has revealed the Dwarka Expressway will be completed by April 2024.
16 May 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Nitin Gadkari receives another death threat over phone call: Report
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, reportedly received a death threat over a phone call at his residence in New Delhi on Monday evening.
21 Mar 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Maharashtra: Nitin Gadkari receives threat calls at Nagpur office
Union minister Nitin Gadkari's Nagpur office in Maharashtra reportedly received threat calls from an unidentified caller who allegedly demanded a Rs. 10 crore ransom.
03 Mar 2023
Ministry of Road Transport and HighwaysIndian government wants you to drive faster on some roads
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways or MoRTH has proposed an increase in speed limits on national highways and expressways.
06 Feb 2023
Ministry of Road Transport and HighwaysTraveling via road to become faster than flights, Gadkari indicates
Now traveling between major cities via roadways will get faster, assures Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.
15 Jan 2023
KarnatakaThreatening calls to Nitin Gadkari traced to Karnataka jail: Police
Nagpur Police on Sunday claimed to have achieved a major breakthrough in the case related to threat calls received by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
14 Jan 2023
Dawood IbrahimUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari receives death threat calls
An unidentified person on Saturday threatened to kill the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari following which security around his office and home was beefed up, IANS reported.
17 Dec 2022
Rajnath SinghIndian roads to match US standards by 2024: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Gadkari promised on Friday that road infrastructure in India would be equal to the standard of the United States (US) before the end of 2024.
10 Nov 2022
NagalandGadkari approves Rs. 68,000-crore road projects for northeast states
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday, in a bid to make intentional standard surface connectivity roads in northeast states, approved several road projects worth Rs. 68,000 crore.
29 Sep 2022
Indian GovernmentCentre to implement the mandatory 6 airbags rule from 2023
How many airbags should a car have? The Indian automotive industry and the Centre have been discussing this question for a while.
29 Sep 2022
Electric VehiclesCentre unveils space station-like miniature EV charging station concept
Soon, we will bid goodbyes to traditional petrol pumps and wayside amenities on national highways.
15 Sep 2022
Maruti SuzukiNitin Gadkari urges carmakers to follow the six airbags rule
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has recently been in the spotlight for promoting the implementation of the six airbags rule in India.
12 Sep 2022
Electric VehiclesSolar-powered electric highways to come up in India: Gadkari
At an event organized by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC), Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari said that the Centre is working on the development of solar-powered electric highways.
12 Sep 2022
Akshay KumarNitin Gadkari slammed for 'promoting dowry' in Akshay Kumar-led advertisement
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has been receiving flak after he shared an advertisement to highlight road safety and the importance of buying cars with six airbags.
06 Sep 2022
Road AccidentsCyrus Mistry death: Gadkari on seat belts, faulty road reports
Expressing shock at industrialist Cyrus Mistry's death in a car crash, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday blamed faulty road project reports for many accidents in India.
27 Aug 2022
NoidaNoida-Greater Noida Expressway caves in as underpass construction begins
A portion of the expressway connecting Noida and Greater Noida caved in disrupting traffic in Sector-96 on Friday.
17 Aug 2022
Narendra ModiRevamp in top BJP body: Gadkari, Chouhan out; Yediyurappa in
Union minister Nitin Gadkari and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan have been dropped from the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Parliamentary Board.
04 Aug 2022
Delhi26 green express highways in India by 2024, promises Gadkari
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said that the government will construct 26 green express highways by 2024 and bring down travel time between key cities across the country.
12 Jul 2022
National Highways Authority Of India (NHAI)Gurugram: Six-lane Sohna elevated highway opens for traffic
The six-lane Sohna elevated highway constructed on National Highway 248 between Rajiv Chowk and Badshahpur in Gurugram was opened for traffic on a trial basis on Monday.
26 Jun 2022
Maruti SuzukiCentre approves Bharat NCAP for car crash testing in India
The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has approved a draft to introduce the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) to test the safety of vehicles sold in India.
26 Apr 2022
Ola ElectricOla recalls 1,400+ S1 Pro e-scooters amid EV fire incidents
Ola Electric has issued a recall for 1,441 units of the S1 Pro electric scooter to run pre-emptive diagnostics and health check-ups.
24 Apr 2022
Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh: Electric bike battery explosion kills 1, another critical
A 40-year-old man died in the Vijayawada city of Andhra Pradesh on Saturday after the battery of his new electric bike exploded, causing a fire in his bedroom.
22 Apr 2022
Electric VehiclesIndian government calls for immediate recall of defective EVs
In light of recent mishaps involving electric two-wheelers, the government has asked EV manufacturers to voluntarily recall defective vehicles.