Nitin Gadkari

Election Rush: Roads of UP will be like America- Nitin Gadkari

In this special show of Zee News, know the news of rallies going on in the election states, political promises, and counterattacks between the leaders of every party.

Dec 21, 2021, 10:58 AM IST

Nitin Gadkari shares an interesting anecdote about Dhirubhai Ambani

Remembering his old days, Nitin Gadkari told an interesting anecdote about the cancellation of the tender of Reliance. Gadkari told how an anecdote that happened in those days had angered Bal Thackeray and Dhirubhai Ambani.

Dec 19, 2021, 13:52 PM IST

NH 334B connecting Baghpat to Rohna will be completed by January 2022: Nitin Gadkari

NH-334B, which is a spur road of National Highway 34 and traverses Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, is expected to provide seamless connectivity from UP to Rajasthan via Haryana, ensuring users can bypass Delhi traffic.

Dec 12, 2021, 17:16 PM IST

Elon Musk's double standard on EVs: Asks for subsidy in India, says no to subsidy in the US

Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, has said that in order for any foreign player to qualify for EV subsidy, they must assemble their electric vehicles in India under the Make-in-India campaign.

Dec 07, 2021, 09:54 AM IST

I bought a car that runs on Hydrogen produced from waste water in Faridabad: Nitin Gadkari

I have a plan to run buses, trucks and cars on green hydrogen that would be produced using sewage water and solid waste in cities, said Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.

Dec 03, 2021, 20:10 PM IST

'Will sign a file in 2 days', Nitin Gadkari on less-polluting flex-fuel vehicles in India

Nitin Gadkari said that top officials of Toyota Motor Corporation, Suzuki and Hyundai Motor India have assured him that they will introduce flex engines in their vehicles.

Nov 30, 2021, 12:14 PM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to lay foundation stone of 25 National Highway projects in Jammu today

These projects with an investment of Rs 11,721 crores will provide all-weather connectivity between Jammu and Kashmir valley, according to an official statement released by the ministry. 

Nov 24, 2021, 07:31 AM IST

No ban on petrol, diesel vehicles despite govt's push towards EVs: Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari further reiterated the government's commitment towards sustainable fuel and green energy stating he is also trying to encourage the use of 50 per cent ethanol in aviation fuel. 

Nov 23, 2021, 12:43 PM IST

Nitin Gadkari suggests how taxes on petrol, diesel prices can come down further, check his idea

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that if petrol and diesel are brought under the GST regime, then taxes on petroleum products will reduce further. 

Nov 11, 2021, 20:05 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to lay foundation stone for expansion of two Pandharpur highways today

Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray will also be present on the occasion.

Nov 08, 2021, 06:30 AM IST

Zee Auto Awards 2021: Honouring the best of Auto Industry – Full show

The inaugural Zee Auto Awards 2021 is here to celebrate the best in the automotive industry. Meet the winners in 17 categories in a grand show hosted by stand-up comedian Atul Khatri. The programme also has interesting elements including special message by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways; panel discussion on electric vehicles, and fireside chat on pre-owned vehicles in India.

Oct 29, 2021, 10:30 AM IST

Centre will ask all vehicle makers to produce flex-fuel engines: Nitin Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari said that the government will ask all vehicle manufacturers to make flex-fuel engines. 

Oct 20, 2021, 22:58 PM IST

Nitin Gadkari wants Tesla to manufacture cars in India, warns against China-made cars

Currently, India slaps a 100% import tax on imported cars costing more than $40,000 (Rs 30 lakh) inclusive of insurance and shipping costs.

Oct 10, 2021, 13:35 PM IST

Speed limits on expressways will increase to 140 km/hour? Check what Gadkari has to say

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is in favour of increasing the maximum speed limit on expressways to 140 km per hour. 

Oct 08, 2021, 18:12 PM IST

Don’t sell made in China cars in India: Gadkari tells Elon Musk’s Tesla

Tesla is urging the Indian government to reduce the import taxes on electric vehicles.  

Oct 08, 2021, 16:30 PM IST

Sound of Indian musical instruments as horn for vehicles? Here's what Gadkari says

The Union Transport Minister was speaking at a highway inauguration ceremony in Nashik.

Oct 05, 2021, 09:08 AM IST

Nitin Gadkari has shown how power can be used, says Sharad Pawar

The NCP leader said that very often nothing happens once the stone-laying ceremony takes place for a project, but when it comes to Gadkari's projects, one sees the work starting within a few days of the function.

Oct 03, 2021, 12:34 PM IST

Zojila tunnel: Nitin Gadkari wants project to be completed before 2024 Lok Sabha polls

The Zojila tunnel will be the world's highest tunnel. While the height of the tunnel from the surface is 11,575 feet, the length is 14.5 km.

Sep 29, 2021, 14:53 PM IST

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to review Zojila, Z-Morh tunnel projects today, all you need to know

The Zojila tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar valley and Leh (Ladakh plateau). As per the latest reports, work on the Zojila and Z-Morh tunnels on the Srinagar-Leh highway is going on at a fast pace and will be completed ahead of schedule. 

Sep 28, 2021, 09:40 AM IST

NHAI a 'gold mine,' Delhi-Mumbai Expressway to fetch Rs 1,000 to 1,500 crore revenue every month: Nitin Gadkari

The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is likely to be completed by March 2023 and is being built as part of the first phase of the 'Bharatmala Pariyojana'. The eight-lane expressway, covering Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, is expected to halve the commute time between the national capital and the country's financial hub from nearly 24 hours to 12 hours.

Sep 19, 2021, 13:18 PM IST