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October 15, 2026 10:22 PM

India, Japan hold talks on closer ties in road infra sector

The India-Japan Joint Working Group (JWG) on Roads and Road Transportation Sector held deliberations in New Delhi on Thursday to facilitate the exchange of technical knowledge, experience, and best practices between the two countries, while exploring opportunities for enhanced collaboration in the planning, construction, operation, and maintenance of road infrastructure. The meeting reaffirmed the importance of India–Japan cooperation in advancing road and transport infrastructure through tec...

October 8, 2026 10:02 PM

Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu Meets PM Modi, HM Amit Shah, Gadkari, Goyal; Discusses Key State Priorities

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and held separate discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on key issues concerning the state, including drought relief, water security, infrastructure projects, port-led industrialisation and expanding export opportunities for farmers. The Prime Minister’s Office said in a post on X: “Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri @n...

October 5, 2026 2:57 PM

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Chintan Shivir 2026, calls for safer, greener highways and better project planning

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday inaugurated Chintan Shivir 2026 in Gujarat’s Ekta Nagar, calling for stronger project planning, integrated road safety measures and wider adoption of technology to deliver high-quality, sustainable highway infrastructure. The two-day national conclave on highway infrastructure is being held at Tent City 2 near the Statue of Unity in Narmada district under the motto “Gatishakti se Pragati”. It brings together state Tran...

October 5, 2026 10:52 AM

Road Min to organise Chintan Shivir on future-ready, safe, high-quality highway infra

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will organise the Chintan Shivir 2026 in Gujarat on October 5 and 6 to deliberate on key issues related to the development and delivery of highway infrastructure in the country. The two-day conclave will bring together senior representatives from the Centre, states, implementing agencies and other stakeholders in the highway sector. The inaugural session on October 5 will be addressed by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari an...

October 1, 2026 2:33 PM

‘India is proud’: BJP leaders hail pilot Smit Machchhar, wish him speedy recovery

Several BJP leaders, including Union minister Rajnath Singh and party chief Nitin Nabin, on Thursday lauded Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for his courage in averting disaster by fighting off his co-pilot's alleged attempt to crash the flydubai aircraft carrying 174 passengers. flydubai flight FZ1073, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, transmitted emergency signals on Wednesday and made a sharp descent of more than 17,000 feet from 34,000 feet before diverting to Prince Sultan Bin Abdel Aziz Airpo...

September 25, 2026 9:38 PM

Union Ministers Recall Deendayal Upadhyaya’s Vision of Antyodaya, Integral Humanism on His Jayanti

Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari on Friday paid tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary, recalling his contributions to national service and highlighting his vision of serving the last person in society and advancing the welfare of the poor. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah posted on X: “On the birth anniversary of revered Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Ji, the great nation-builder and proponent of ‘Antyodaya’ and I...

August 21, 2026 9:11 AM

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Arunachal CM Pema Khandu, hails his development initiatives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended birthday greetings to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, praising his efforts towards the development and progress of the northeastern state. Taking to X, PM Modi said Khandu was “at the forefront” of several initiatives aimed at taking Arunachal Pradesh to new heights of progress and wished him a long and healthy life in service of the people. “My best wishes to Arunachal Pradesh’s Chief Minister, Shri Pema Khandu Ji on his bi...

August 5, 2026 9:28 PM

Nitin Gadkari confers Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak on 12 rat miners for Silkyara Tunnel rescue operation

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday conferred the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak on 12 rat miners in recognition of their exceptional courage and selfless service during the Silkyara Tunnel rescue operation, which led to the successful rescue of trapped workers after the tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand. The investiture ceremony was held in New Delhi in the presence of Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways Harsh Malhotra, senior officials of the Mi...

July 14, 2026 1:32 PM

World-class road connectivity in Uttar Pradesh is our priority: Nitin Gadkari

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday held a comprehensive review meeting with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari to assess the progress of major National Highway and road infrastructure projects across the state. The meeting included detailed discussions on proposals submitted by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and the Uttar Pradesh government. "Modern road infrastructure forms the foundat...

July 13, 2026 11:08 AM

Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Yogi Adityanath to inaugurate Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway today

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate the 63-kilometre Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway on Monday, marking a significant addition to the state's road infrastructure. During the event, the leaders will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for three National Highway projects worth more than ₹4,850 crore. Ahead of the inauguration, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari ...