Nitin Gadkari
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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.
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Gadkari addresses incomplete Mumbai-Pune highway project with clarity, sets completion timeline
India | Dec 05, 2025, 08:13 PM ISTGadkari clarified that the highway project started in 2009, prior to his tenure beginning in 2014. The responsibility initially lay with the State Public Works Department at that time, which commenced the work.
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No more barriers at toll plazas, electronic toll system to enhance user experience: Details here
Business | Dec 05, 2025, 06:02 PM ISTUnion Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the almost 4,500 highway projects worth approximately Rs 10 lakh crore are currently underway in the country.
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Nitin Gadkari jokes bureaucrats love files more than their wives, urges quick decisions | Video
India | Nov 09, 2025, 02:49 PM ISTUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari humorously recalled an incident during which he asked a senior official why he loved files more than his wife, illustrating how this attachment to files leads to unnecessary delays.
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Funds are not the problem, it's the lack of execution, says Nitin Gadkari in Nagpur | Video
Maharashtra | Nov 01, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTGadkari appealed to local industries and entrepreneurs to concentrate on job creation in the Vidarbha region over the next five years. Outlining an ambitious vision, he proposed generating 5 lakh new employment opportunities.
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When will EV prices match petrol cars? Nitin Gadkari reveals the timeline
Auto | Oct 07, 2025, 01:11 PM ISTUnion Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that India imports Rs 22 lakh crore worth of fuel annually. He also noted that the country's auto industry is currently positioned right behind the US and China.
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Nitin Gadkari and Devendra Fadnavis Participate in RSS Centenary Event Wearing RSS Uniforms
News | Oct 02, 2025, 12:42 PM ISTUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) centenary celebrations held in Nagpur. Both leaders participated in the event dressed in the traditional RSS uniform, showing their solidarity and respect for the organization
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Speed News: EC Plans SIR Rollout, Directs State Officers to Be Ready by Sept 30
Originals | Sep 21, 2025, 06:47 PM ISTThe Election Commission planned the SIR rollout and directed state officers to be ready by September 30. Tremors were felt in Meghalaya after a 4.0-Magnitude Earthquake struck Bangladesh. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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God's biggest blessing for me as Brahmin was not getting reservation: Nitin Gadkari | Video
Maharashtra | Sep 21, 2025, 12:39 PM ISTGadkari compared the Maratha community’s prominence in Maharashtra to the influence of Brahmins in states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, noting that while Marathas dominate socially and politically in his home state, Brahmins enjoy a similar position of power in those regions.
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Gadkari hits back at critics amid E20 petrol backlash: 'My brain worth Rs 200 crore'
India | Sep 14, 2025, 04:10 PM ISTCongress has levelled conflict of interest allegations against Gadkari and claimed the union minister's sons have benefited from the government policy on ethanol, while he is 'aggressively lobbying' for ethanol production.
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'Paid campaign against me': Gadkari blames 'petrol lobby' over backlash against E20 petrol
Business | Sep 11, 2025, 05:10 PM ISTUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari's remarks came days after the Supreme Court rejected a plea challenging the nationwide rollout of 20 per cent ethanol-blended (E20) petrol.
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Hydrogen trucks to run on these 10 highways in India: Check names, other details inside
Business | Sep 03, 2025, 05:39 PM ISTThese hydrogen pumps will be set up by Indian Oil and Reliance Petroleum. Notably, Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, and Volvo have already started making hydrogen-powered trucks.
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'Best at fooling people, best as a leader': Nitin Gadkari’s remark triggers political debate | Video
Maharashtra | Sep 01, 2025, 12:07 AM ISTGadkari’s statement on leaders deceiving the public prompted debate, but he positioned it more as a commentary on the nature of politics than as his own guiding principle. His simultaneous stress on truth and integrity highlighted the inherent tension between the practical demands of politics.
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What is Tiger Corridor? Here's all you need to know about Rs 5,500 crore project
Business | Aug 25, 2025, 04:39 PM ISTIn general terms, a tiger corridor refers to a natural habitat connecting two or more larger tiger habitats, facilitating the safe movement of tigers between them.
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Annual FASTag goes live: Dedicated activation link, how to recharge and all other important details
Personal Finance | Aug 15, 2025, 01:16 PM ISTAccording to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), the annual pass will allow seamless travel across National Highways without the need for repeated recharging of FASTag cards for toll payments.
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Nitin Gadkari urges stronger exports as India faces US tariff hike, slams global 'dadagiri'
India | Aug 10, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTNitin Gadkari criticised global “dadagiri,” urging stronger exports and self-reliance as US tariffs on Indian goods escalate amid a diplomatic rift over Russian oil imports.
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Noida to IGI in record time! UER-2, Dwarka E-way set to change game after launch on Aug 16 | Details
Business | Aug 12, 2025, 11:18 AM ISTThe Urban Extension Road 2 (UER-2) is set to connect Alipur, located along the Delhi-Chandigarh Highway, to the Dwarka Expressway. This route will traverse key areas including Mundka, Bakkarwala, Najafgarh and Dwarka. From Dwarka, the expressway links up with Mahipalpur on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway.
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Mumbai to Pune in 90 minutes: Union minister Nitin Gadkari announces new highway - Check details
Business | Aug 05, 2025, 04:54 PM ISTUnion Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari also mentioned that a private company had quoted Rs 3,600 crore for the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
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Maharashtra: Bomb threat to Nitin Gadkari's residence in Nagpur, suspect arrested
Maharashtra | Aug 03, 2025, 01:12 PM ISTA bomb threat was received for Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's residence in Nagpur, prompting a police investigation and heightened security measures.