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Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari says 100% ethanol-powered cars are coming to India
Minister Nitin Gadkari advocates for ethanol-based fuels and promotes the use of bike taxi services in India.
Good drivers may benefit from lower insurance premiums
The Indian government plans to introduce a policy that adjusts insurance premiums based on driver behavior and implements a negative points system for traffic violations.
NHAI launches OneTag service for seamless bank porting of FASTags
The National Highways Authority of India has launched the OneTag service to allow users to change their linked bank for FASTags without replacing the physical tag.
Mumbai-Goa Highway cost jumps 48% to Rs 16,909cr
The cost of the Mumbai-Goa highway expansion project has increased by 48% to Rs 16,909 crore, with ongoing delays impacting commuters.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 76, receives widespread birthday wishes
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 76th birthday while marking 25 years in constitutional public service.
Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway construction company banned for 3 years
The National Highways Authority of India has banned PNC Infratech from all its projects for three years following quality issues and negligence during the construction of the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway.
Kerala government mandates enhanced road safety measures on National Highway 66
The Kerala government is mandating enhanced road safety measures on National Highway 66 following a series of accidents.
Nitin Gadkari says media sector faces significant credibility crisis
Nitin Gadkari stated that the media sector is facing a significant crisis of credibility during an event at IIM Nagpur.
Arvind Kejriwal and AAP members protest against E20 petrol policy in Delhi
Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party members held a protest march in Delhi against the government's E20 ethanol-blended petrol policy.
Protesters clash with Delhi Police during demonstrations demanding Dharmendra Pradhan resignation
Congress and Cockroach Janta Party protesters clashed with Delhi Police during demonstrations demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged mishandling of student protests, resulting in multiple detentions and injuries.
Nitin Gadkari announces second phase of Bharat NCAP for October 2027
India's Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced that the second phase of the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP 2.0) will begin in October 2027 with updated safety test protocols.
Preity Zinta urges government to address Sonam Wangchuk protest concerns
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta publicly urged the Indian government to engage in meaningful dialogue with activist Sonam Wangchuk and CJP protesters demanding action over alleged NEET exam irregularities, while Wangchuk remained on an indefinite hunger strike and police took him to a hospital.
Parliament adjourned again amid opposition protests over paper leak and other issues
Proceedings of both houses of the Indian Parliament were adjourned again due to opposition uproar over the NEET paper leak, alleged theft at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, and police action against the Cockroach Janta Party, with a heated exchange between Akhilesh Yadav and Speaker Om Birla in the Lok Sabha.
Court acquits Brij Bhushan Singh in sexual harassment case
Brij Bhushan Singh was acquitted of sexual harassment charges at Rouse Avenue Court, prompting expressed dissatisfaction from wrestler Vinesh Phogat.
Arvind Kejriwal and Congress activists protest against India E20 fuel mandate
Arvind Kejriwal and Congress activists are protesting against India's E20 ethanol-blended fuel mandate, with allegations of US pressure involving Donald Trump and Narendra Modi.
Government says E20 petrol causes no widespread engine damage
The Indian government responded in Parliament to concerns about E20 petrol, stating that there is no current decision to increase ethanol blending beyond 20%, and that E20 is safe without evidence of widespread engine damage, though minor mileage reduction may occur in older vehicles.
Youth Congress workers detained after protesting outside Nitin Gadkari residence in Nagpur
Maharashtra Pradesh Youth Congress workers staged a protest outside Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari's residence in Nagpur over E20 fuel policy concerns, leading to several detentions.
Bombay High Court permits Nitin Gadkari to file defamation suit against deepfakes
Bombay High Court permits Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to file a civil suit against alleged deepfake and defamatory content related to the E20 ethanol programme.
Tumakuru-Shivamogga highway four-laning project set for completion by March 2027
The four-laning of the Tumakuru-Shivamogga section of National Highway-69 is nearing completion with the final package scheduled for March 2027.
Pune-Bengaluru national highway section collapses near Nippani
A section of the Pune-Bengaluru National Highway collapsed near Nippani on July 29, prompting suspensions of NHAI officials and a site visit by MLA Shashikala Jolle.
Central government clarifies E20 ethanol blended petrol does not damage engines
The Central Government has clarified that E20 ethanol blended petrol does not cause engine damage, refuting recent claims with data from vehicle manufacturers.
Nitin Gadkari says E-20 petrol reduces mileage but lowers carbon emissions
Union Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari told Lok Sabha that E-20 petrol may reduce vehicle mileage by 2% to 6% compared to E-10 petrol while lowering CO2 emissions by approximately 30%.
Bombay High Court adjourns defamation hearing involving Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
The Bombay High Court postponed a defamation hearing initiated by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari regarding deepfake content linking him to the ethanol blending policy controversy.
Tehseen Poonawalla Instagram account suspended ahead of E20 fuel protest march
Tehseen Poonawalla's Instagram account was suspended shortly before he planned a car march against the mandatory E20 petrol policy in India.
Digital campaigns on E20 policy and reservation pose challenges for BJP government
Two new digital campaigns targeting E20 petrol policy and reservation rules are presenting significant political challenges for the Bharatiya Janata Party government ahead of upcoming state elections.
Nitin Gadkari issues contradictory statements regarding ethanol blending program
Contradictory statements by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari regarding the Ethanol Blending Program have created a controversy.
Government says no proposal to abolish toll tax on national highways
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways confirmed in Parliament that there is no proposal to abolish toll tax on National Highways in India.
Over-speeding causes over 82000 road accidents in India during 2025
Nitin Gadkari informed Parliament that over-speeding caused 82,124 road accidents in India in 2025, accounting for 16 per cent of all crashes.
Nitin Gadkari files defamation suit against Meta and Google over E20 posts
Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has filed a defamation suit seeking 11 crore rupees against Meta and Google regarding false social media posts about E20 petrol policy.
Court defers hearing on Nitin Gadkari defamation case against Google
A hearing regarding Nitin Gadkari's defamation lawsuit involving viral E20 deepfakes has been deferred as Google awaits a copy of the plea.