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Who is Nitin Gadkari?

Nitin Gadkari

About Nitin Gadkari

Who is Nitin Gadkari?

Nitin Gadkari is the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, and a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), representing Nagpur in Lok Sabha.
 
Having assumed office as a Cabinet Minister on June 10, 2024, for the third consecutive term, Gadkari retained his responsibilities overseeing the crucial portfolios of road transport and highways, a role he had effectively managed during the first term of the Modi government.
 
He had also held the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) portfolio in the previous government. He had Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation portfolios in the first term of
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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

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Updated On : 10 Aug 2026 | 5:44 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 10:07 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 10:07 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 9:42 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 3:38 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 02 Aug 2026 | 10:43 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 11:49 AM IST

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

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Updated On : 30 Jul 2026 | 11:20 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 5:28 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 28 Jul 2026 | 2:20 PM IST

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

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Updated On : 28 Jul 2026 | 12:36 AM IST

Bombay HC permits Gadkari to sue Meta, X, others over defamatory deepfakes

The HC allowed Gadkari to file a civil suit against Meta, X, Google and unknown persons over allegedly defamatory AI-generated deepfakes and fake posts linked to the ethanol-blended fuel programme

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Updated On : 27 Jul 2026 | 3:42 PM IST

Don't want E20 fuel? Buy 100% petrol, but pay more: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari defended the Centre's ethanol-blending programme, saying motorists who prefer 100 per cent petrol can buy it, but will have to pay more than for ethanol-blended fuel

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Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 11:11 AM IST

Nagpur Police file FIR over posts targeting Gadkari amid ethanol row

Nagpur Police have registered an FIR against several social media account holders for allegedly spreading false and defamatory content targeting Gadkari over E20 fuel

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Updated On : 15 Jul 2026 | 9:14 AM IST

E20 petrol impact: What Gadkari said about mileage and engine safety

E20 petrol has sparked questions over mileage and engine performance. Here's what Union Minister Nitin Gadkari had to say about the concerns

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Updated On : 14 Jul 2026 | 11:31 AM IST

Gadkari urges cooperation among Brics nations to shape future of mobility

Common challenges relating to infrastructure financing, congestion, emissions, road safety and last-mile connectivity require collective solutions, he asserted

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Updated On : 11 Jul 2026 | 3:14 PM IST

Technology can help in enhancing road safety, raising awareness: Gadkari

Gadkari says technology and adherence to traffic rules can help reduce road fatalities as Uber unveils new safety features and emergency response initiatives

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Updated On : 30 Jun 2026 | 5:33 PM IST

Nitin Gadkari approves 100% ethanol fuel use to reduce fossil fuel imports

According to the minister, ethanol has the potential to emerge as a viable alternative to petrol, helping India reduce its massive fuel import bill

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Updated On : 14 Jun 2026 | 9:39 AM IST

India's all-weather route to Ladakh: Here's why Zojila Tunnel matters

The tunnel is designed to reduce the time required to cross the Zojila Pass from around three hours to about 20 minutes

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Updated On : 10 Jun 2026 | 4:14 PM IST

Breakthrough achieved in Zojila Tunnel, likely to open for public in 2028

Officials of the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) said the breakthrough is six months ahead of schedule

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Updated On : 09 Jun 2026 | 1:01 PM IST