Nitin Gadkari
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E20 petrol can lower fuel average by 2-6%, no engine failures; improves ride quality: Nitin Gadkari
India | Jul 30, 2026, 08:21 PM ISTUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, has said that the E20 petrol can improve the ride quality and does not cause engine failures. However, he said that it could reduce fuel average by 2 to 6 per cent.
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No proof of engine damage, mileage decline in vehicles due to E20: Centre tells Parliament
India | Jul 29, 2026, 09:15 PM ISTIn a written reply, Nitin Gadkari said concerns over engine damage or reduced mileage due to E20 petrol are not backed by scientific evidence. He said extensive studies, field trials and consultations conducted before the rollout found no significant impact on vehicle performance, engine durability.
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E20 petrol may impact rubber parts of some BS-III vehicles, Nitin Gadkari tells Parliament
Business | Jul 29, 2026, 05:04 PM ISTRoad Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said that automobile manufacturers and vehicle/engine testing agencies have clarified that fuel efficiency is influenced by a host of factors beyond just the fuel type.
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Nitin Gadkari moves to Bombay HC over 'defamatory, deep fake content' over E20 social media posts
India | Jul 27, 2026, 03:57 PM ISTNitin Gadkari's lawsuit claims that the Ethanol blending policy is administered by the Petroleum Ministry. Gadkari sought permanent and mandatory injunctions against the alleged defamatory and deepfake content against him and his family.
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Nitin Gadkari says E20 brought after extensive testing, no evidence of engine damage | EXCLUSIVE
India | Jul 14, 2026, 05:09 PM ISTGadkari dismissed social media claims linking E20 fuel to vehicle problems, alleging that some people were deliberately spreading confusion. He said anyone with a pre-2023 vehicle allegedly damaged by E20 should file a formal complaint for investigation.
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Hydrogen fuel trials underway on 10 routes in the country, Gadkari shares details
Market | Jul 13, 2026, 08:24 AM ISTNitin Gadkari said he's confident that hydrogen is the future of the transport industry and the fuel of the future, and the government is working in this direction.
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Speed News: Kirti Azad lambasts TMC rebel MPs, Kalyan Banerjee calls them 'traitors'
Originals | Jun 09, 2026, 07:19 PM ISTKirti Azad lambasts TMC rebel MPs, Kalyan Banerjee calls them 'traitors'. India slams Pakistan at UN over 'Fitna al Hindustan' narrative. Nitin Gadkari witnesses Zojila Tunnel breakthrough at an altitude of 11,578 feet. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Nitin Gadkari witnesses Zojila Tunnel breakthrough at an altitude of 11,578 feet
Business | Jun 09, 2026, 12:10 PM ISTThe tunnel, 9.5 metres wide, 7.57 metres high, and 13.153 km long, is a horseshoe-shaped tunnel built at an elevation of around 11,578 feet above sea level.
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Zojila Tunnel: All about Himalayan engineering marvel connecting Kashmir to Ladakh
India | Jun 09, 2026, 10:43 AM ISTZojila Tunnel aims to end this annual disruption by ensuring that people, goods and essential supplies can move throughout the year without depending on weather conditions.
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Zojila Tunnel, linking J&K with Ladakh, set to achieve a major milestone on June 9
Market | Jun 04, 2026, 02:46 PM ISTZojila Tunnel: Upon completion, the tunnel will become the world's longest single-tube, bi-directional road tunnel at an altitude of 11,500 feet.
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Uttarakhand to soon have vast network of highways, Nitin Gadkari shares details of several projects
Business | Apr 14, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTThe 4-lane road from Paonta Sahib to Ballupur via Dehradun, costing Rs 1,650 crore, will be operational in May 2026. This will provide better connectivity between the religious sites of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
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Gadkari confident of BJP's victory in Assam and Bengal; clarifies party's stand on minorities, SIR
India | Apr 05, 2026, 12:10 PM ISTPolling in Assam is scheduled for April 9, while West Bengal will go to the polls in two phases on April 23 and 29. The counting of votes will take place on May 4.
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Ola, Uber strike today: Cab services hit as drivers launch nationwide stir over 'unresolved issues'
India | Feb 07, 2026, 08:10 AM ISTThe strike has been organised by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) in coordination with other national labour bodies. The organisers said the protest aims to draw attention to long-standing concerns affecting gig and platform workers across the country.
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Just 6% work left: Delhi–Mumbai expressway almost ready, govt confirms 2026 launch
Business | Feb 03, 2026, 02:07 PM ISTOnce the last segment of the project is opened, it will ensure smooth travel from the heart of Delhi to the expressway network.
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India rich in funds, poor in 'honest leaders' for rural upliftment: Nitin Gadkari
India | Jan 18, 2026, 08:17 AM ISTUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari declared, "There is no dearth of money in this country. There is no shortage of funds. There is a need for political leaders to work honestly for villages, the poor and farmers."
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NHAI sets 2 Guinness Records on Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Expressway: What makes it significant
Market | Jan 09, 2026, 04:01 PM ISTThe construction of the road marks a significant achievement, as India is the first country in the world to commercially produce bio-bitumen from agricultural waste.
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Gadkari recalls meeting Hamas leader Haniyeh in Iran day before his assassination: 'I was shocked'
India | Dec 25, 2025, 10:07 AM ISTGadkari said he went to Tehran in July last year to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the behest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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BMC polls: BJP–Shinde Sena agree on 200 seats, talks on remaining 27 underway; announcement soon
Maharashtra | Dec 24, 2025, 11:48 PM ISTPolling for the 227 corporator-seats in India's biggest and richest civic body will be held on January 15 from 7.30 am to 5.30 pm, and votes will be counted the next day. The filing of nomination papers began on December 23 as per the schedule announced by the State Election Commission.
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Delhi to Dehradun in just 2 hours: Gadkari shares update on opening of Delhi–Dehradun Expressway
Business | Dec 17, 2025, 06:25 PM ISTThe expressway is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities to two hours and has been built at a cost of Rs 12,000 crore.
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Zero wait at toll plazas: Govt to roll out AI-based digital collection technology across India
India | Dec 17, 2025, 04:38 PM ISTUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Rajya Sabha that these technologies will eliminate wait time at toll plazas for commuters.