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.
22 Dec 2024
BengaluruBengaluru CEO's death in accident sparks debate on road safety
In a tragic accident on National Highway 48 near Nelamangala, on the outskirts of Bengaluru, six family members lost their lives on Saturday.
18 Dec 2024
Amit ShahGadkari, 19 MPs skip 'ONOE' session—BJP likely to issue notice
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) might serve notices to 20 of its Lok Sabha MPs, including senior leaders Nitin Gadkari, Giriraj Singh, and Jyotiraditya Scindia.
10 Dec 2024
AmazonAmazon eyes exports worth $80 billion from India by 2030
Amazon has announced a major expansion of its export commitment from India, promising to enable $80 billion in cumulative exports by 2030.
26 Nov 2024
Amit ShahPM Modi, Amit Shah, others extend Constitution Day greetings
India is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its Constitution on Tuesday.
25 Oct 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningSoon, AI will penalize your traffic violations
India's Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has announced that the government plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies to detect traffic violations.
21 Oct 2024
Jammu And KashmirPakistan-based LeT offshoot claims J&K attack that killed 7: Report
The Resistance Front (TRF), linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, has taken responsibility for the recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, which left a doctor and six migrant workers dead, India Today TV reported.
20 Oct 2024
Jammu And Kashmir5 migrant workers, doctor shot dead by terrorists in J&K
A deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district has resulted in the deaths of five migrant workers and a doctor, NDTV reported.
15 Oct 2024
BrazilPromote 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.
11 Oct 2024
IndiaMaintain clean public toilets at pumps or face action: Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has issued a stern warning to petrol pump owners over the poor maintenance of public toilets.
22 Sep 2024
Devendra FadnavisPune airport may soon be renamed after 17th-century Marathi saint
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a proposal to rename Pune's Lohegaon Airport after Sant Tukaram Maharaj, a 17th century Marathi saint of Varkari sampradaya.
11 Sep 2024
IndiaGadkari urges auto sector to prioritize customer service
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has emphasized the need for the Indian automobile industry to prioritize customer service and quality assurance.
10 Sep 2024
Ministry of Road Transport and HighwaysFree 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.
09 Sep 2024
Electric VehiclesAdapt to EV trend or pay price, Gadkari warns automakers
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has issued a stern warning to automakers, who are reluctant to transition toward electric vehicle (EV) production.
09 Sep 2024
Electric Vehicles in IndiaEVs will cost same as petrol cars in 2-years: Gadkari
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has projected that the prices of electric vehicles (EVs) in India will match those of petrol and diesel cars within two years.
04 Sep 2024
Ministry of Road Transport and HighwaysModi 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.
04 Sep 2024
IndiaGadkari urges two-wheeler makers to offer discounted helmets to customers
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has urged two-wheeler manufacturers to provide helmets at a discounted or reasonable rate to vehicle buyers.
02 Sep 2024
GSTNitin Gadkari urges states to reduce GST on flex-fuel vehicles
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has called for a reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on flex fuel-based vehicles.
27 Aug 2024
IndiaScrap your old car, get new one at discount: Gadkari
India's automobile manufacturers are set to offer a discount between 1.5-3.5% to customers who scrap their old cars and purchase new ones, according to Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways.
10 Aug 2024
Bhagwant MannNitin Gadkari vs AAP government over attacks on NHAI workers
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has written to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann regarding alleged attacks on National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) workers in Jalandhar.
09 Aug 2024
Nirmala SitharamanSitharaman says Gadkari's letter seeking GST relief released 'without permission'
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stated that a letter from Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, which called for the removal of 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on health and life insurance premiums, was made public without his approval.
06 Aug 2024
National Highways Authority Of India (NHAI)NHAI plans to monetize $2.4B of assets by March 2025
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has disclosed its strategy to monetize road projects worth up to $2.4 billion in FY25.
01 Aug 2024
HamasHamas chief killing: Where does India stand
The chief of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed on Wednesday in a predawn airstrike in the Iranian capital, Tehran.
31 Jul 2024
Nirmala Sitharaman'Remove GST on life insurance...': Nitin Gadkari's appeal to Sitharaman
Union Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nitin Gadkari has sent a letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urging the withdrawal of the Goods and Services Tax applied to premiums for life and medical insurance plans.
21 Jul 2024
AgricultureBudget 2024: Nitin Gadkari bats for flexible economic policies
Road Transport and Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari, has urged the adoption of flexible economic policies to stimulate national growth ahead of the Union Budget on Tuesday.
11 Jun 2024
Narendra ModiModi Cabinet 3.0: No change in Big 4; key takeaways
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assigned portfolios to the Cabinet colleagues of his new National Democratic Alliance government, maintaining continuity in the big four ministries.
10 Jun 2024
Amit ShahWhich minister got which portfolio in Modi's new Cabinet?
The portfolios of 71 MPs who took oaths as ministers on Sunday have been announced.
10 Jun 2024
Jawaharlal NehruModi 3.0: Full list of 72 ministers who took oath
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi was sworn in as India's Prime Minister for an unprecedented third term on Sunday.
09 Jun 2024
Central Government6 former chief ministers sworn into PM Modi's new Cabinet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's newly formed cabinet includes six former chief ministers.
09 Jun 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Narendra Modi takes oath as PM for third consecutive time
Narendra Modi took oath as India's Prime Minister for the third time on Sunday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
24 Apr 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Union Minister Nitin Gadkari faints during political rally in Maharashtra
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari fainted while delivering a speech in Yavatmal, Maharashtra, on Wednesday afternoon.
19 Apr 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsLok Sabha Election 2024: Top contests in phase 1
The much-awaited 2024 Lok Sabha elections began on Friday with voting for the first phase of the seven-phase polls.
18 Apr 2024
Lok Sabha ElectionsPolling kicks off for first phase of Lok Sabha elections
Polling for the first phase of the high-stakes Lok Sabha elections began at 7:00am on Friday.
18 Apr 2024
Arjun Ram MeghwalPhase 1 polling: 8 Union ministers, 2 ex-CMs, in fray
The high-stakes Lok Sabha poll battle will officially kick off on Friday, marking the start of voting for 102 seats across 21 states and Union territories in the first phase.
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.
