Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: News
02 Apr 2025
Nitin GadkariWhy expired toll plazas are still operational in Tamil Nadu
EV Velu, Minister for PWD, informed the state assembly that toll plazas in Tamil Nadu continue to collect tolls after their tenure expired because of certain amendments to rules and regulations.
26 Mar 2025
IndiaDrowsiness alerts, emergency braking must in 8-seater cars from 2026
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has announced a major upgrade in vehicle safety standards.
14 Mar 2025
Nitin Gadkari20,000km of roads built! Bharatmala project is 75% complete: Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has confirmed to the Lok Sabha that the Bharatmala Pariyojana has made significant progress.
16 Feb 2025
FastagNew FASTag rules effective from tomorrow: What are the changes?
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways will implement new FASTag regulations from tomorrow.
12 Feb 2025
AutoWhat's BH plate for cars and how to get it?
The Bharat (BH) series registration plates were introduced by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in 2021.
10 Feb 2025
IndiaHow to get a VIP number plate for your vehicle
Fancy registration numbers, aka VIP numbers or special number plates, are a popular means for vehicle owners in India to flaunt their identity.
27 Jan 2025
AutoPlanning trip abroad? Here's how to get international driving license
An International Driving Permit (IDP) is an important document for Indian citizens to drive vehicles in foreign countries.
15 Oct 2024
Nitin GadkariPromote ethanol, flex fuels among public: Gadkari urges auto industry
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has urged the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), to boost public acceptance of ethanol and flex fuels.
10 Sep 2024
Indian GovernmentVehicle scrappage will soon depend on pollution levels, not age
The Indian government is developing a new policy for vehicle scrappage, which will be based on pollution levels rather than the age of the vehicles.
10 Sep 2024
National Highways Authority Of India (NHAI)Free 20km travel for GNSS-equipped vehicles on national highways
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has introduced changes to the National Highways Fee Rules, offering free travel up to 20km for personal vehicles.
04 Sep 2024
Nitin GadkariModi government to construct 74 new tunnels for ₹1L crore
The Indian government has announced an ambitious plan to build 74 new tunnels, spanning a total distance of 273km.
19 Jul 2024
FastagNo FASTag on front windshield? Prepare to be penalized
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has issued new guidelines to enforce the proper affixation of FASTag on a vehicle's front windshield from the inside.
11 Jul 2024
DelhiDelhi government raises pollution certificate rates for vehicles
The Delhi government has increased the fees for Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates for the first time in 13 years.
28 May 2024
IndiaIndian highways, city roads may soon have dedicated two-wheeler lanes
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in India is formulating a comprehensive plan, to build dedicated lanes for two-wheelers on state highways and urban roads.
22 May 2024
IndiaSweeping changes to India's driving license rules from June 2024
Starting June 1, 2024, the process of obtaining a driving license in India will undergo significant changes, as announced by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
13 Mar 2024
NagpurUK government deploys AI-powered robot to repair potholes
The Hertfordshire County Council in the UK has begun utilizing an artificial intelligence (AI) robot to enhance its road conditions by automatically filling potholes.
04 Dec 2023
IndiaIndian government announces free medical treatment for accident victims
The Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) is set to offer free medical treatment to all injured accident victims.
02 Oct 2023
Nitin GadkariDelhi 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
Nitin GadkariNitin 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.
21 Sep 2023
IndiaMandatory vehicle fitness testing deadline extended to October 1, 2024
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has extended the deadline for mandatory fitness testing of transport vehicles. Initially, different deadlines were set for various vehicle categories.
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.
25 Aug 2023
Bharat NCAPBharat NCAP safety ratings, explained
India's Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has introduced Bharat NCAP, a voluntary crash test rating system. It is designed to enhance vehicle safety and encourage better driving practices.
21 Aug 2023
Nitin GadkariDwarka 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.
20 Aug 2023
Nitin GadkariBharat 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.
09 Mar 2023
Latest CarsHow BS6 Phase 2 RDE norms will affect your car
With the central government getting ready to implement the updated BS6 Phase 2 emission norms in India from April onward, the automotive industry is bound to change soon.
03 Mar 2023
Nitin GadkariIndian 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.
12 Feb 2023
Narendra ModiDelhi-Mumbai Expressway: PM Modi inaugurates Rs. 12,150cr-worth 246km Sohna-Dausa-Lalsot stretch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the 246-kilometer-long Sohna-Dausa-Lalsot section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway at Dausa, Rajasthan.
06 Feb 2023
Nitin GadkariTraveling 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.
04 Jan 2023
ChennaiChennai: Techie falls after hitting pothole, run over by truck
A 22-year-old software engineer was reportedly mowed down by a truck near Maduravoyal in Chennai on Tuesday at 7:20 am.
02 Jan 2023
Road AccidentsTamil Nadu, UP top in road accidents; 6-9 pm riskiest
The most number of accidents on National Highways in India in 2021 were reported from Tamil Nadu, followed by Uttar Pradesh, while the most number of fatalities from such accidents were reported from the latter.
07 Jul 2022
Maruti SuzukiCentre proposes implementation of fuel consumption standards for all vehicles
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued a notification proposing the inclusion of light, medium and heavy vehicles from various categories, under the ambit of Fuel Consumption Standards (FCS) from April 2023.
13 Aug 2021
Narendra ModiPM Modi launches Vehicle Scrappage Policy. Here are key features
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the National Vehicle Scrappage Policy, aiming to phase out unfit and polluting vehicles.
21 May 2021
Latest automobilesGovernment proposes new compulsory rules for tires to improve safety
The Government of India has issued a notification that proposes new mandatory norms for four-wheeler tires.
22 Mar 2021
IndiaNHAI, automakers asked to tighten IT security after cyber threats
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Sunday alerted the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and its other wings as well as automobile makers to enhance their IT security systems citing reports about possible cyber attacks targeted at the Indian Transport sector.
20 Mar 2021
Latest automobilesRegistration renewal cost for 15-year-old vehicles to be increased
In an attempt to encourage voluntary vehicle scrappage, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed to increase the prices for the renewal of registration of vehicles older than 15 years.
14 Feb 2021
Nitin GadkariFASTags mandatory from tomorrow midnight; double fee for violators: Centre
The automatic toll plaza payment system FASTag will be made mandatory from tomorrow midnight, the central government said on Sunday.
01 Feb 2021
Nirmala SitharamanBudget 2021: What is the voluntary vehicle scrappage policy?
During her Union Budget 2021 speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday announced a voluntary vehicle scrappage policy.
09 Jan 2021
BoeingIndonesia: Passenger plane with over 50 onboard missing after take-off
A Sriwijaya Air passenger plane with more than 50 people on board has lost contact with the Indonesian aviation authorities shortly after taking off from Jakarta on Saturday.
09 Feb 2020
Nitin GadkariVehicle scrappage policy in last lap for Cabinet nod
Months after it was first proposed, the much-delayed vehicle scrappage policy is finally in its last lap of clearance.
12 Sep 2019
KarnatakaKarnataka's Deputy CM Govind Karjol blames 'good roads' for accidents
At a time when steep traffic fines have given sleepless nights to offenders, Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister Govind Karjol blamed "good roads" for accidents.
