Nitin Gadkari issues warning after series of fire incidents, Pure EV to recall 2,000 electric scooters
Pure EV expressed deep regret over the alleged explosion of a battery of an electric scooter and said it has decided to recall 2,000 concerned vehicles.
Apr 22, 2022, 12:18 PM IST
Electric scooters catching fire in India, govt to penalize EV makers: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said the EV companies found negligent will be penalised and a recall of all defective vehicles will be ordered.
Apr 22, 2022, 08:08 AM IST
Govt to make 6 airbags mandatory from October 1, car prices set to increase
Adding another four airbags in cars will increase the cost by Rs 17,600 ($231), according to auto market data provider JATO Dynamics.
Apr 21, 2022, 08:53 AM IST
'Is RSS hospital meant only for Hindus?': Ratan Tata once asked Nitin Gadkari, check what he said
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari once told Ratan Tata that the RSS does not discriminate on the basis of religion.
Apr 15, 2022, 07:22 AM IST
Nitin Gadkari checks Ola Electric scooter amidst rising EV fire incidents in India
Nitin Gadkari met Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal to discuss the reason behind the EV catching fires in India, days after the Centre ordered a probe last month.
Apr 14, 2022, 17:16 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind, PM Narendra Modi extend greetings on Ram Navami
"Happy Ram Navami to the people of the country. May everyone get happiness, peace and prosperity in life by the grace of Lord Shri Ram. Jai Shri Ram!,” PM Modi said in a tweet.
Apr 10, 2022, 09:21 AM IST
Travel Delhi to Srinagar by road in just 8 hours, Nitin Gadkari tells how
Nitin Gadkari said that once infrastructure projects are completed in Jammu and Kashmir, people will be able to reach Delhi from Srinagar in just 8 hours.
Apr 06, 2022, 20:36 PM IST
'The Kashmir Files' depicts true history of Valley: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
The cast and director of 'The Kashmir Files' were honoured by the Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora (GKPD) in the presence of Gadkari.
Apr 05, 2022, 21:13 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari inaugurates 5 highways, says better road network key to development
The Central govt has been taking steps to improve road connectivity due to which the road network is getting strengthened rapidly, said Gadkari.
Apr 05, 2022, 11:47 AM IST
Nitin Gadkari reaches parliament in Hydrogen-fuel Toyota Mirai amidst rising fuel prices
Toyota India along with International Center for Automotive Technology (ICAT) will study and evaluate the world's most advanced Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Toyota Mirai.
Mar 30, 2022, 12:21 PM IST
Highway in Himachal Pradesh gets India’s 1st Rolling Barrier Guardrail system
In line with PM Narendra Modi’s vision of zero tolerance towards road accidents, Rolling Barrier Guardrail System was successfully installed for the first time to prevent road accidents.
Mar 30, 2022, 09:12 AM IST
Delhi tops the list for most traffic violations in India, check full list here
According to data provided by the Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Delhi has seen the highest number of challans at 71,89,824, followed by Tamil Nadu (36,26,037) and Kerala (17,41,932) challans.
Mar 25, 2022, 14:30 PM IST
A look at India's electric vehicle journey: 10 lakh EVs; 1,742 public charging stations
A total of 10,60,707 electric vehicles were registered in India till last week, while 1,742 public charging stations (PCS) and 816 toll plazas were operational in the country.
Mar 24, 2022, 09:58 AM IST
All NH toll booths within 60 kms of each other to be closed in 3 months: Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari in a recent Lok Sabha session said that there should be no toll plaza within 60 km on national highways and he will ensure that the norms are fully implemented in the next three months.
Mar 23, 2022, 09:00 AM IST
Cost of electric vehicles to be at par with petrol-run vehicles in 2 years: Nitin Gadkari
Nitin Gadkari stressed the need for shifting to a cheaper indigenous fuel and hoped that this would soon become a reality, bringing down air pollution levels and improving the general condition in Delhi.
Mar 22, 2022, 17:59 PM IST
Govt to spend Rs 62,000 crore to boost road infra, reduce pollution in Delhi: Nitin Gadkari
“My department is spending Rs 62,000 crore only for tackling Delhi pollution. We made the Ring Road and other roads so that pollution comes down,” Gadkari said.
Mar 22, 2022, 16:44 PM IST
Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari earns 'Spider-Man' tag, know why
"I have named Union Minister for Roads and Highways Nitin Gadkari a Spider-Man. He has established a network of roads in every nook and corner of the country just like a spider weaves its web of threads," said Gao MP from Arunachal East Lok Sabha seat.
Mar 22, 2022, 09:28 AM IST
More than 80 percent of Li-Ion batteries for EVs sold in India made locally: Gadkari
Several startups in the country are working on alternate battery technologies as there has been a substantial increase in electric vehicles in India.
Mar 17, 2022, 14:48 PM IST
World's most advanced Hydrogen car Toyota Mirai to run on Indian roads, Nitin Gadkari inaugurates pilot project
Toyota India along with International Center for Automotive Technology (ICAT) will study and evaluate the world's most advanced Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Toyota Mirai.
Mar 16, 2022, 14:37 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari's dream is to build India's first electric highway connecting THESE cities
The road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said the budget and the market are ready to support his dream of making an electric highway from Delhi to Jaipur.
Mar 15, 2022, 16:19 PM IST
