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Ethanol blending does not damage vehicles, diversifies agri sector: Gadkari
The road transport minister said 4 crore cars and 20 crore two-wheelers have run on ethanol-blended petrol since 2022, while defending the policy as a way to turn farmers into energy producers
 "Ethanol blending does not damage vehicles, diversifies agri sector: Gadkari")
Madhya Pradesh resumes public transport services after 21-year gap
The service will initially cover seven cities, with the Madhya Pradesh government planning to operate 1,500 buses across the state in the first year
 "Madhya Pradesh resumes public transport services after 21-year gap")
Govts have little role in fixing sugar prices in globalised market: Gadkari
He said, "I come from a region where we have seen 10,000 farmer suicides, and working on this (issue) for 15-20 years, the core of this problem is that our agriculture is not economically viable"
 "Govts have little role in fixing sugar prices in globalised market: Gadkari")
Gadkari to skip Mumbai-Goa highway opening, says 'ashamed' of project delay
With the Mumbai-Goa highway still facing delays, Gadkari has vowed to blacklist more contractors and suspend officials responsible for poor project execution
 "Gadkari to skip Mumbai-Goa highway opening, says 'ashamed' of project delay")
Gadkari unveils ₹4,000 retrofit device to cut PM emissions by 90%
The road transport minister also urged automakers to offer discounts against scrappage certificates to accelerate fleet replacement and boost demand for new vehicles
Govt to roll out Bharat NCAP 2.0 from October 2027: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said Bharat NCAP 2 will roll out from October 2027 to assess the entire vehicle safety chain as India seeks to address its severe road accident problem
India's EV market to reach ₹20 trn by 2030, will create 50 mn jobs: Gadkari
The future of the Indian automobile industry is very good as the country has trained manpower, Gadkari said
 "India's EV market to reach ₹20 trn by 2030, will create 50 mn jobs: Gadkari")
Nitin Gadkari warns of strict action against faulty project reports
Nitin Gadkari warned that defective DPRs and poor construction quality are contributing to highway accidents, while contractors and consultants face stricter audits and possible blacklisting
 "Nitin Gadkari warns of strict action against faulty project reports")
Highway developers seek rethink on revised private-funded model
Highway developers flag concerns over arbitration, traffic-risk allocation and termination provisions, warning that unresolved issues could deter private participation
 "Highway developers seek rethink on revised private-funded model")
Highways min working to reduce road accident fatalities to zero: Gadkari
The government is working to reduce road fatalities to zero and has also identified 100 districts with high accident rates for urgent intervention, Road Transport and Highways Min Nitin Gadkari said
Bombay HC orders takedown of abusive deepfake content targeting Gadkari
The Bombay High Court directed social media platforms to remove allegedly defamatory AI-generated content targeting Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, while protecting the right to fair criticism
 "Bombay HC orders takedown of abusive deepfake content targeting Gadkari")
Bombay HC orders takedown of abusive deepfake content targeting Gadkari
The Bombay High Court directed social media platforms to remove allegedly defamatory AI-generated content targeting Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, while protecting the right to fair criticism
Bombay HC orders takedown of abusive deepfake content targeting Gadkari
The Bombay High Court directed social media platforms to remove allegedly defamatory AI-generated content targeting Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, while protecting the right to fair criticism
Bombay HC orders removal of defamatory posts against Nitin Gadkari
The bench directed Meta, X Corp and Google LLC to ensure forthwith that the posts are taken down
E20 debate shifts into high gear amid protests and political heat
The AAP plans a march to the Prime Minister's residence tomorrow as opposition parties step up protests against blended petrol, Archis Mohan writes
 "E20 debate shifts into high gear amid protests and political heat")
India's EV penetration surges, but charging stations lag: What data shows
India's EV penetration has risen more than 11-fold since FY20, but the country has just 52,718 public charging stations for over 10 million registered electric vehicles
 "India's EV penetration surges, but charging stations lag: What data shows")
Mentioning ethanol levels not 'considered necessary' on receipts: Gadkari
Road Transport Minister says E20 is the only petrol sold at retail outlets nationwide, making separate display of ethanol blending levels unnecessary
Some BS-III vehicles may need rubber parts replaced for E20, says Gadkari
Union minister Nitin Gadkari said only some BS-III vehicles made before 2016 may need rubber parts and gaskets replaced when operated on E20 petrol, with no major impact on performance
HC to hear Gadkari's plea against Meta, others over AI deepfakes on Aug 5
Gadkari, in his plea, sought an immediate takedown of all fake and fabricated content, along with an injunction against the circulation of such content
 "HC to hear Gadkari's plea against Meta, others over AI deepfakes on Aug 5")
Bombay HC clears Gadkari's ₹11 crore defamation suit over alleged deepfakes
High Court permits Union minister to file civil suit against Meta, Google, X and unidentified persons over allegedly fabricated social media posts
 "Bombay HC clears Gadkari's ₹11 crore defamation suit over alleged deepfakes")