Page 17 - Latest Updates on Nitin Gadkari
Reports of extra 10% GST on diesel cars false, says Union Minister Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari said that it is essential to clarify that there is no such proposal currently under active consideration by the government
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Govt mulls additional 10% tax on diesel engine vehicles to reduce pollution
Gadkari said the contribution of diesel cars has already come down drastically in the country and the manufacturers need to stop selling them in the market
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Bengaluru-Chennai express highway to start by Jan 2024, says Nitin Gadkari
Earlier, in July, Nitin Gadkari said that the central government has set a provisional target for the construction of about 13,800 kilometre National Highways (NHs) in 2023-24
Hydrogen futuristic fuel, MP to become leading state in production: Gadkari
The state is producing thermal, hydro, wind and solar power in a major way in the country
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Prepare for immediate execution of Rs 3 trn projects: Gadkari to officials
Road, transport and highway minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday directed the officials of his ministry, including those of NHAI and NHIDCL, to prepare a road map for up to Rs 3 trillion projects
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Nitin Gadkari unveils world's first BS-VI 100% ethanol-powered car
Toyota Innova HyCross runs on 100% ethanol
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Farmers to be 'urja daata' as demand for ethanol to grow in India: Gadkari
The ethanol industry is a boon for farmers. The demand for ethanol will grow in the country. It will change the agriculture economy of India
Union minister launches Toyota Innova MPV, world's first ethanol-fueled car
Nitin Gadkari unveiled the Innova MPV, which is the world's first car that runs completely on ethanol fuel. This is a government initiative to avoid dependency on petroleum imports
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World's first flex fuel car will launch in India today: Why this matters
Aa new 100% ethanol-fueled variant of Toyota's Innova will launch today and it will run on 100 per cent ethanol.
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Will unveil 100% ethanol-fueled Toyota's Innova car on August 29: Gadkari
The Union minister, who has been exhorting automakers to come out with alternative fuel-powered and green vehicles, had last year launched a hydrogen-powered car, Toyota Mirai EV
Buckling up: India launches first car crash test programme 'Bharat NCAP'
30 models already submitted for testing under BNCAP, says Gadkari
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India's own road accident safety assessment system: What is Bharat NCAP?
At the NCAP launch event, Gadkari also said that the cost of safety testing abroad is Rs 2.50 crore, while in India it is Rs 60 lakh
Nitin Gadkari to launch Bharat NCAP today, here's all you should know
Union minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari will launch Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) today to boost the safety standards of motor vehicles
Nitin Gadkari to launch Bharat New Car Assessment Programme tomorrow
The programme aims to provide a tool to the car customers to make a comparative assessment of crash safety of motor vehicles available in the market
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Planning to end sirens on VIP vehicles: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari said that he wants to replace the sound of horns, sirens with a soothing music of Indian musical instruments
Gadkari inaugurates multi-level flyover in Pune, pitches for skybus service
The Union minister also suggested that the state government develop skybus services in Pune, saying roads in the city have little scope for expansion
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FADA delegation meets Gadkari, seeks 18% GST on entry-level 2-wheelers
Automobile dealers' body FADA on Wednesday sought GST reduction on entry-level two-wheelers to 18 per cent from 28 per cent currently
Landslide blocks Jammu-Srinagar national highway; Amarnath batch stopped
A massive landslide blocked the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Ramban district early Wednesday following which no fresh batch of Amarnath pilgrims was allowed to leave from Jammu, officials said.
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330 roads closed due to rain-triggered landslides in Himachal Pradesh
Vikramaditya Singh expressed gratitude to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for assuring Rs 400 crore package for flood-hit Kullu district restoration during his recent visit to the state
Govt may mandate 20% recycled materials in auto manufacturing from 2026-27
As a part of this regulation, the quantum of recycled materials to be used will be increased progressively as more vehicle scrapping centres become operational
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