Page 10 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari says he was offered support for PM's post, but he declined
In his speech, the minister underlined the importance of ethics in both journalism and politics
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Was offered support to enter race for PM post, but declined, claims Gadkari
"I remember one incident -- I would not name anyone -- that person said 'if you are going to become prime minister, we will support you," Gadkari said at a journalism awards function
No toll up to 20 km on highways: How new satellite-based toll system works
Under new rules, private vehicles with GNSS can travel up to 20 km daily for free on select highways; a fee will be applied beyond 20 km
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Auto sector needs to focus on customer service, quality assurance: Gadkari
In a video message to the Auto Retail Conclave organised by Fada, Gadkari acknowledged that automotive dealers play a key role in realising the government's mission of a self-reliant India
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Road accidents causing 19 deaths every hour; Nitin Gadkari raises alarm
The Union Minister urged all motor vehicle manufacturers to establish driving schools to ensure awareness of local rules and regulations.
Indian EV market potential likely to touch Rs 20 trillion by 2030: Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari forecasts India's EV market could hit Rs 20 trillion and 10 million annual sales by 2030. He expects the sector to create 5 million jobs
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I am not against incentives on EVs, but its not my call: Nitin Gadkari
Within two years, the cost of an EV will be the same as petrol and diesel vehicles. They don't need subsidies as there already is an advantage with electric as a fuel, he says
EVs can maintain cost without subsidies but won't oppose incentive: Gadkari
Elaborating his views, he said at one point the price of the lithium ion battery was USD 150 per kilowatt hour. Now it is something USD 108 to 110 per kilowatt hour
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Substantial subsidies for electric vehicles are no longer required: Gadkari
At the BNEF Summit, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the lower GST rates on electric vehicles compared to those on petrol and diesel vehicles
India's highway overhaul: 74 tunnels to transform road infrastructure
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will build 74 new tunnels across India, spanning 273 km, with an estimated cost of Rs 1 trillion
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Stainless steel could have prevented Shivaji statue collapse: Nitin Gadkari
Amid the controversy surrounding the Shivaji statue collapse in Maharashtra, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari suggested using stainless steel for coastal roads
Nitin Gadkari backs 51% stake to foreign partners in JV tunnel projects
Nitin Gadkari supported allowing foreign partners to hold up to 51% in tunnel projects, aiming to attract serious bidders and emphasised cost-effective, sustainable solutions
Nitin Gadkari wants states to pitch for GST cut on flex-fuel vehicles
'Biofuel share will be 50% of fossil fuels in 5 yrs'
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Nitin Gadkari asks state FM's to reduce GST on flex-fuel vehicles to 12%
Gadkari also said there is a need to reduce imports of fossil fuels and encourage the use of biofuel
Credible media key for democracy's qualitative transformation: Gadkari
Addressing an event here, Gadkari said every politician expects media support, but the media should support what is good for democracy and the country
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Road accidents claim more lives than wars, militancy, Naxalism: Gadkari
According to Gadkari, India accounts for 500,000 accidents and 150,000 deaths annually, while 300,000 people are injured
Nitin Gadkari assures expedited construction of Telangana-AP iconic bridge
The Rs 1,082.56 crore-bridge, connecting Somashila in Telangana and Sangameshwar in Andhra Pradesh, has been pending for two years due to various reasons
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UP govt assures Centre of timely resolution of issues in NH projects
Adityanath also placed a list of requirements related to national highways in the state before Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari
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Logistics cost will be below 9% of GDP by April next year, says Gadkari
However, according to quick estimates of economic think tank National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), the logistics cost in India ranged from 7.8 per cent to 8.9 per cent of GDP
Govt to allow 35% bio-bitumen mixing, saving Rs 10,000 cr in forex outflows
Gadkari said Indian Oil Corporation has a project in Panipat for making one lakh litres of ethanol per day from rice straw apart from 150 tonnes of bio-bitumen per day
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