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Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari is a prominent Indian politician and senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), currently serving as the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways. Widely regarded as the
...Read more- ‘When I arrive in Delhi, I start thinking when I will leave’: Gadkari on air pollution woes
Gadkari said it is foremost responsibility of all stakeholders to reduce pollution due to fossil fuels consumed by vehicles on the roads.
- Gadkari cites ongoing wars, flays superpowers' authoritarianism; flags threat of 'World War'
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said these conflicts around the world are creating a situation where World War could break out "anytime".
- Gadkari opens Rs 25,000 cr highway fund to retail investors, ditches 'lowest bidder' rule for better roads: Report
Move aims to boost small investor participation, improve DPR quality, and ramp up strategic road building
- Nitin Gadkari refutes reports about toll tax on two-wheelers, slams misinformation
The exemption on toll for two-wheeler vehicles will continue fully, Nitin Gadkari said
- 'Asli film shuru hona aur baaki hain': Nitin Gadkari to query on his role in 2029 Lok Sabha polls
The senior BJP leader, however, asserted that the party decides on the responsibilities for its functionaries, adding that he would work in whatever capacity it decides for him.
- Govt to introduce FASTag-based annual car pass for Rs 3,000 from August 15
The FASTag-based annual pass will only be for private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans, and not for commercial vehicles.
- Flying buses in Delhi? Gadkari details mega plans that promises to transform public transport
The minister also revealed that the government is working on a plan to connect one mountain state with another via double-decker electric buses
- Indian roads will be comparable to America in another 2 years: Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari also spoke of connecting Buddhist circuits and Char Dhams with good all-weather roads.
- Modernisation key to progress, but Indian society must resist westernisation: Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari highlighted that although times have changed, the teachings of revered figures like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Ahilyabai Holkar remain deeply relevant due to their strong value systems
- Govt working on safety rating system for trucks, commercial vehicles, battery operated e-rickshaws
The Union Minister informed that the roadways ministry is working on laws to determine the working hours for truck drivers who presently drive up to 13 to 14 hours every day.
- 'Bengaluru's Silk Board junction will now be called Coke Studio': Internet after Gadkari's musical horns announcement
'I am planning to make a law that horns of all vehicles should be in Indian musical instruments so that it is pleasant to hear. Flute, tabla, violin, harmonium,' Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari had said on April 22.
- Full transcript of Nitin Gadkari's interview at Rising Bharat Summit
Rising Bharat Summit 2025: I have just announced in the Parliament that we will build a four-lane road worth 10,00,000 crores in two years, says Nitin Gadkari
- 'I sometimes get angry on Karnataka CM too...' Nitin Gadkari on how he deals with non-BJP CMs
Gadkari said there is no room for politics in developmental works, noting that he works in coordination with everyone for the sake of nation's development.
- 'No one can escape cameras': Nitin Gadkari admits to being fined twice for traffic violations in Mumbai
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said that he himself has been fined twice for traffic rule violation in Mumbai.
- Nitin Gadkari reveals the one 'black spot' in his ministry's performance
The Minister for Road Transport and Highways was speaking at the CNN-News18 Rising Bharat Summit in New Delhi on Tuesday.
- Waqf Act is in everyone's interest, it fulfills socio-economic dimension: Nitin Gadkari
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday, gave her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2025.
- Govt to come up with a new toll system soon, rates to come down: Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari also ensured that the toll rates will be reduced following the implementation of the new system.
- India losing 3% of GDP annually due to road accidents, says Gadkari
The Minister for Road, Transport and Highways made the remarks while addressing AMCHAM's Technology Interventions For Road Safety: US-India Partnership in the national capital.
- People are not casteist, political leaders are: Nitin Gadkari
Th BJP leader also said backwardness was becoming a political interest.'There is a competition on who is more backward,' Nitin Gadkari pointed out