Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has secured permission from the Bombay High Court to file a civil suit against major social media platforms over alleged defamatory posts and AI-generated deepfake videos linking him and his family to the government's E20 (20% ethanol-blended petrol) policy.
The 63-km Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The project is expected to cut travel time between the two cities to around 45-50 minutes.
A recent survey revealed that India records the highest number of road accidents and injuries globally; consequently, the Road Transport Minister now faces the formidable challenge of preventing accidents and reducing the mortality rate associated with them.
NEW DELHI: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday secured major assurances from the Centre for completion of several long-pending highway and flyover projects in Punjab after a crucial meeting with Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, with stalled infrastructure works at Makhu, Adampur and Bhawanigarh set to move forward and key.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on the occasion of Parshuram Jayanti, highlighting the values of justice, truth, and inner strength associated with Lord Parshuram.
New Delhi: Union Road Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday announced a series of highway development and infrastructure projects for six states — Odisha, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan — valued at Rs 3,200 crore to improve connectivity, road safety, and boost regional economies. In Odisha, an allocation of Rs 447.11 crore.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, India’s Road Transport and Highways Minister, recently revealed a charming personal detail during an episode of filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan’s YouTube series. Gadkari shared that his favourite snack on his wedding anniversary is sambar vadi a traditional Indian delicacy he enjoys every year on December 18, the date he celebrates.
Chandigarh: Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab, Rajinder Gupta, met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari to discuss several key infrastructure issues concerning the state. During the meeting, Gadkari informed that the Mumbai–Katra Expressway is already connected up to Khanauri in Punjab. Gupta, however, raised concerns over the delay in operationalising the Bhawanigarh.
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday strongly defended the government’s 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20) initiative, dismissing concerns over mileage loss and engine damage as “propaganda” by a “rich and powerful petrol lobby.” Speaking at the 65th SIAM Annual Convention in New Delhi, Gadkari accused vested interests of running a.
