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July 31, 2025 9:57 PM

PM Modi condoles demise of former Rashtra Sevika Samiti chief Pramila Tai Medhe

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief over the demise of Pramila Tai Medhe, former pramukh sanchalika (chief) of Rashtra Sevika Samiti, the women's wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). In a post on X, PM Modi said, "I am deeply saddened by the demise of Pramila Tai Medhe Ji, who was the former pramukh sanchalika (chief) Rashtra Sevika Samiti. Her entire life was dedicated to the service of society and the nation. Her invaluable contributions to women's empowerment a...

July 18, 2025 10:39 AM

PM Modi, Union leaders extend birthday wishes to Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended heartfelt birthday greetings to Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, applauding his contributions to India’s progress in the fields of information technology, innovation, and infrastructure. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Birthday wishes to Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji. He is making commendable efforts to boost India’s strides in the world of IT, innovation and also upgradation of vital infrastructure. May he be blessed with a long an...

July 15, 2025 7:20 PM

NHAI releases second sustainability report, showcases green milestones

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has released its second consecutive Sustainability Report for the financial year 2023–24, reaffirming its strong commitment towards environmental sustainability and responsible infrastructure development. The report, launched by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, highlights NHAI’s integrated framework for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices and its alignment with India’s global commitments under t...

June 18, 2025 3:48 PM

Gadkari announces ₹3,000 annual highway pass for non-commercial vehicles

The central government has announced the launch of FASTag-based Annual Passes for non-commercial vehicles, effective from August 15. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari made the announcement on Wednesday, describing the initiative as a move to enable “seamless and cost-effective travel across National Highways throughout the country.” The annual passes, priced at ₹3,000, will be valid for either one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips—whichever c...

May 27, 2025 10:57 AM

PM Modi wishes Nitin Gadkari on his birthday, praises ‘notable contributions’ in infrastructure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended warm birthday greetings to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, acknowledging his key contributions to India’s infrastructure development. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Birthday wishes to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, who is making notable contributions towards upgrading critical infrastructure in India. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life." Several senior leaders and cabinet colleagues al...

March 16, 2025 11:44 AM

Gadkari stresses need for education in Muslim community, slams caste politics

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday emphasised the crucial role of education in the upliftment of the Muslim community and strongly criticised the prevalence of caste-based politics in the country. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of the Central India Group of Institutions in Nagpur, Gadkari said that education is the cornerstone of development and social progress. He stressed that the Muslim community, in particular, needs to focus more on educational advancement. “In our society, ...

March 5, 2025 11:32 AM

Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Pralhad Joshi flag off hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck trials

In a significant move toward India's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday launched the trial run of the country’s first fleet of hydrogen-powered trucks, developed by Tata Motors. This milestone represents a major advancement in India's green energy transition, particularly in the transportation sector. Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, underscored hydrogen’s transformative potential in reducing ...

February 7, 2025 4:27 PM

Big relief on toll for national highways users coming soon: Nitin Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said the Narendra Modi government will soon announce a major relief for commuters regarding the toll currently levied on vehicles plying on National Highways. He said that the government is working on a uniform toll policy to benefit national highway users. "Our research has been completed, and the scheme will be revealed soon," Gadkari said in an interview. The minister also mentioned that the government is working on implemen...

January 8, 2025 11:24 AM

Nitin Gadkari unveils ‘cashless treatment’ scheme for road accident victims

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced the launch of the "Cashless Treatment" scheme to provide financial aid to road accident victims. Under the scheme, the government will cover treatment costs of up to ₹1.5 lakh for seven days, provided the police are informed about the accident within 24 hours. Speaking at a meeting with state and union territory transport ministers at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, Gadkari also revealed an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh for families of victims who lose th...

January 2, 2025 5:22 PM

Govt unveils Rs 1 lakh crore plan to transform Delhi’s infrastructure, reduce pollution: Gadkari

The Union government is set to implement infrastructure projects worth Rs 1 lakh crore to transform Delhi, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced on Thursday. Gadkari said, "I promise you that works worth Rs 1 lakh crore will be completed in the coming two years, which will change the face of entire Delhi. Under the Namami Gange scheme, we have launched initiatives to clean the Yamuna River and prevent sewage water from entering it. However, due to the Delhi gove...