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Gadkari calls for JVs with US companies to leverage their new tech
Noting that supply chain is the most important part in logistics, Gadkari said logistics cost in India has come down to single digit helped by rapid expansion of expressways and economic corridors
 "Gadkari calls for JVs with US companies to leverage their new tech")
Transporters' body announces 3-day 'chakka jam' in NCR over rising levies
AIMTC has called a three-day suspension of commercial vehicle operations in Delhi-NCR over rising levies, fuel costs, and regulatory restrictions
 "Transporters' body announces 3-day 'chakka jam' in NCR over rising levies")
Explained: Technology behind India's barrier-free toll collection system
New system removes toll barriers using RFID, ANPR and LiDAR sensors, enabling vehicles to pass without stopping while laying groundwork for GNSS and V2X-based tolling
 "Explained: Technology behind India's barrier-free toll collection system")
Delhi to enjoy barrier-free toll plaza; tech to save ₹7K cr a year on ops
MLFF tenders ongoing at 108 plazas, plan to cover 700+ in 2026
 "Delhi to enjoy barrier-free toll plaza; tech to save ₹7K cr a year on ops")
BJP ideology gains Bengal recognition; govt change to spur growth: Gadkari
The BJP secured 207 seats in the 294-member West Bengal assembly in the recently-concluded elections, ending the Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s 15-year rule
 "BJP ideology gains Bengal recognition; govt change to spur growth: Gadkari")
Nitin Gadkari launches India's first barrier-less toll system in Gujarat
The system is expected to significantly reduce travel time, decongest highways, improve fuel efficiency, lower vehicular emissions, and minimise human intervention in toll operations
 "Nitin Gadkari launches India's first barrier-less toll system in Gujarat")
Independent agency needed for road construction disputes, says Gadkari
The minister also called out officials within the government who stall files on important projects
 "Independent agency needed for road construction disputes, says Gadkari")
Government eyes E85 fuel rollout, but is India ready for the shift?
Reports suggest the government may soon notify E85 fuel rules as India eyes higher ethanol blends, but experts flag gaps in vehicle readiness, infrastructure, pricing, and transition timelines
 "Government eyes E85 fuel rollout, but is India ready for the shift?")
Toll collection from different sources may reach ₹4 trillion: Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari said toll collections could rise to Rs 3.5-4 trillion annually as India adopts AI-based, barrier-free tolling and expands road infrastructure
 "Toll collection from different sources may reach ₹4 trillion: Nitin Gadkari")
Govt to soon launch grade-based driving licence system, says Gadkari
The government has already increased penalties for traffic violations, but the biggest issue is the enforcement, Gadkari said, adding that there is no fear or respect for the law
BS Manthan 2026: AI, trade currents reshape policy discourse on Day 1
Speaker after speaker assessed the likely impact of emerging technologies, especially AI, on risk and opportunity scale while exploring ways to make India future-ready at BS Manthan 2026
 "BS Manthan 2026: AI, trade currents reshape policy discourse on Day 1")
Private-funded highway construction model highest priority: Nitin Gadkari
Our budget is ₹3.2 trillion, and I already have an asset base of highways worth ₹12-15 trillion ready to be monetised, says minister
 "Private-funded highway construction model highest priority: Nitin Gadkari")
Policy, AI and growth themes set tone at Day 1 of BS Manthan 2026
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari headlined the first day of the summit
 "Policy, AI and growth themes set tone at Day 1 of BS Manthan 2026")
At BS Manthan 2026, leaders debate AI, trade and India's future readiness
At BS Manthan 2026, ministers, industry leaders and policy experts debated AI, trade, demographics and sustainability as India navigates geopolitical shifts and prepares for a tech-driven future
 "At BS Manthan 2026, leaders debate AI, trade and India's future readiness")
AI, EVs, hydrogen to power India's 2047 Vision: Nitin Gadkari at BS Manthan
At BS Manthan, Union minister Nitin Gadkari laid out a blueprint for India's infrastructure, EV surge, hydrogen economy and road safety reset
 "AI, EVs, hydrogen to power India's 2047 Vision: Nitin Gadkari at BS Manthan")
Piyush Goyal, Nitin Gadkari to headline Day 1 of BS Manthan: Full schedule
Union ministers, top policymakers and industry leaders gather at Bharat Mandapam on February 24 to debate AI, reforms, mobility, trade and India's 2047 roadmap
 "Piyush Goyal, Nitin Gadkari to headline Day 1 of BS Manthan: Full schedule")
Pothole deaths rise 53% in 5 yrs; UP accounts for over half of fatalities
The data shared by Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari in a written reply showed that while fatalities dipped slightly in 2021, they have climbed steadily since
New policies in works for faster decision-making: Gadkari on Invit push
Kahi problemach nahi (there's no problem). The NHAI is economically sound, and it has an AAA rating, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said
 "New policies in works for faster decision-making: Gadkari on Invit push")
Maharashtra govt signs MoUs worth over ₹48K cr with auto, steel firms
Maharashtra signs ₹48,000-crore investment MoUs for Vidarbha, with Mahindra's ₹15,000-crore Nagpur plant anchoring the push to build an auto and steel hub
 "Maharashtra govt signs MoUs worth over ₹48K cr with auto, steel firms")
Around 59 mn FASTags currently active, out of 118.6 mn issued: Gadkari
FASTag is an RFID passive tag used for making toll payments directly from the customer's linked prepaid, savings, or current account