Cab drivers strike on February 7: The nationwide protest has been dubbed as the "All India Breakdown" and drivers are likely to switch off their ride-hailing apps simultaneously.
Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Chief Minister, and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari react to the tragic demise of Ajit Pawar following a crash landing incident. Senior leaders express condolences.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reacts to reports of a tragic plane crash involving Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, calling it a huge personal and political loss and paying tribute on behalf of the party.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said Nagpur will become the first city in India to extract CNG from waste. The project will help power vehicles, reduce pollution, and save fuel. Gadkari added that the initiative will also make Nagpur a waste-free city and called it a major step towards sustainable urban development.
In a major move to curb deadly fire accidents, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced strict new safety norms for sleeper coach buses across India. The decision follows a shocking rise in bus fire incidents that claimed 145 lives in just six months. Under the new rules, only automobile companies or Central Government–accredited manufacturers will be allowed to build sleeper buses, effectively banning local and manual body builders. Existing sleeper buses must now be retrofitted with fire detection systems, emergency lighting, driver drowsiness alerts, emergency exits and safety hammers. Investigations revealed flammable interiors and blocked exits in many buses. All sleeper buses must comply with the revised AIS-052 Bus Body Code effective from September 1, 2025.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said the government aims to reduce fire accidents by ensuring that sleeper coach buses are produced by accredited manufacturers.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari outlined key challenges and solutions in biomass use and alternative fuels during a lecture on sustainable innovation. He highlighted high logistics costs in converting cotton straw into bales, stressing that research must meet four criteria- proven technology, economic viability, raw material availability and marketability. Gadkari also flagged limitations of electric and CNG tractors, pushing for a shift toward biofuels and hydrogen-powered equipment. He detailed progress on flex engines using ethanol and isobutanol, noting global examples and India’s advances. Gadkari said alternative fuels can cut costs, reduce imports and drive greener agriculture and construction, though policy and taxation hurdles still need resolution.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the importance of “out-of-the-box thinking” while explaining how steel slag was integrated into India’s road and infrastructure projects. He said lack of integrated problem-solving often delays innovation, noting it took years of persistence to convince engineers and industry to use steel slag in road construction. Gadkari recalled engaging major steel producers and issuing policy circulars to allow its use, which later created economic value. He said steel slag is now widely used in cement and concreting, including major projects like the Worli-Bandra Sea Link, reducing costs and improving sustainability.
'I like honest people who can get things done. I even like dishonest people who can take decisions. But I dislike honest people who don't want to take decisions,' says Nitin Gadkari
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari addressed the India News Manch, stating that 'conversion of knowledge into wealth is the future'. He emphasized that 'futuristic knowledge and futuristic technology' are the most important resources for the country's future. Mr Gadkari noted that the government refers technical problems to IITs because of their high credibility. He also highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mission to make India a '5 trillion dollar economy' and the world's third-largest economy. He added that 'no material is West and no person is West ', depending on leadership vision.





