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'Opportunism is the base of their alliance. The three parties have become united with the only motto to keep the BJP out of power. I have doubts whether this government will be formed... Even if it is formed, it will not last beyond six to eight months,' Gadkari said. (Photo: FIle | PTI)

'Cong-NCP-Sena alliance in Maharashtra opportunistic, won't last long': Gadkari

A long-time ally, Shiv Sena parted ways with the BJP after the state poll results amid differences over chief ministership.

22 Nov 2019 2:35 PM

Union MSME and Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari.

Govt working on policy to push MSME exports: Gadkari

MSME sector has 29 per cent contribution in country's growth and 48 per cent of export is done through MSMEs.

16 Nov 2019 5:11 PM

Gadkari was speaking at a function organised by the Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad, the student wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, in Pune. (Photo: File)

'Ideology, human relations are very important for us': Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari did not make any direct comment on the current political situation in Maharashtra where BJP, could not form government.

16 Nov 2019 10:41 AM

When asked about the prospects of government formation in Maharashtra Gadkari said that anything can happen as he drew parallels with cricket and politics. (Photo: File)

Anything can happen in cricket and politics, says Gadkari

'I don't know which government will come. Any government whether NCP, Cong, BJP or Sena they will support positive policies,' Gadkari said.

15 Nov 2019 9:04 AM

Union minister and BJP leader Nitin Gadkari (Photo: PTI)

Nitin Gadkari denies CM sharing deal

However, Mr Gadkari’s stand indicated that the BJP would not budge from its stand of not sharing the chief minister’s post with ally Shiv Sena.

09 Nov 2019 2:25 AM

The former BJP president, who arrived here on Friday, had first indicated he would not intervene to break the deadlock between his party and the Shiv Sena over sharing power in Maharashtra. (Photo: File)

Maharashtra fight intensifies, BJP rules out '50-50' power deal with Shiv Sena

The assertion by Gadkari indicates the BJP is not budging firm its stand of not sharing the chief minister's post with ally Shiv Sena.

08 Nov 2019 2:43 PM

'Devendra Fadnavis will head the new government,' he said, adding a decision will be taken soon to resolve the impasse over government formation in his home state. (Photo: File | PTI)

'Don't link RSS chief to Maha govt formation': Gadkari

The BJP leader also ruled out his returning to the state to assume the top job.

07 Nov 2019 1:17 PM

Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari (Photo: PTI)

Congress MP meets Nitin Gadkari, says no politics discussed

The meeting sent the rumor mills running in the political circles into overtime.

07 Nov 2019 3:12 AM

Later, Patel tweeted a letter addressed to Gadkari and wrote in his post, "Met Nitin Gadkari to submit various representations - for my constituency and Gujarat state- on underpass construction at Bharuch district, compensation for farmers near the expressway project and relief for MSMEs." (Photo: ANI)

'Not politics, discussed farmer issues': Ahmed Patel after meeting Gadkari

Following the meeting, Patel, who is a Rajyasabha member from Gujarat said that his meeting with Gadkari was not political in nature.

06 Nov 2019 1:18 PM

Claiming that Gadkari is being 'sidelined' by the BJP, Tiwari said if the party or Amit Shah authorise Gadkari to intervene, he can resolve the impasse in two hours. (Photo: File)

Gadkari can resolve Maharashtra stalemate in two hours, Shiv Sena tells RSS

In a letter to Bhagwat, Tiwari said RSS chief should take serious note of situation and intervene to end the deadlock over govt formation.

05 Nov 2019 7:15 PM

"The BJP-Sena will have a record-breaking victory and Fadnavis will be the chief minister again," Gadkari told reporters after voting. (Photo: Twitter)

BJP-Sena to see record-breaking win in Maharashtra: Nitin Gadkari

Gadkari, who was among the early voters in Nagpur, said people will vote on basis of five-year performance of central govt.

21 Oct 2019 9:49 AM

Gadkari said that Mukerjee's battle for Kashmir, 'One Nation One Flag' has immensely contributed to the "national integration." (Photo: File)

Chenani-Nashri tunnel to be renamed after Shyama Prasad Mukherjee: Nitin Gadkari

The bi-directional tunnel reduces the distances between Jammu and Srinagar by 30 km.

16 Oct 2019 11:21 PM

Already we have signed an agreement with KfW for green energy in MSMEes. I will try to convince them to finance sugar mills proposal and we will find out a mechanism with the petroleum ministry for this, said Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.

Closed sugar mills may see revival soon as govt mulls ethanol production on their land

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said land of the sugar mills can be utilised for ethanol production from sugar.

23 Sep 2019 6:51 PM

I always talk about EVs such as cars, bikes, and buses. Now, it has started naturally. There is no need to make it mandatory, said Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. (Photo: PTI | File)

No need to ban petrol, diesel vehicles; EVs picking up momentum naturally: Gadkari

If we run vehicles on electricity, it would be like cost of Rs 15 per litre of diesel, said Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.

23 Sep 2019 6:27 PM

Expressing his inability to understand the protest against the amended motor vehicle law, Union transport minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday asserted that the new provisions are aimed at curbing accidents and not earning revenue. (Photo: File)

‘Unable to understand Opposition,’ says Nitin Gadkari after transport strike to new Motor Vehicle Act

The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, which provides for heavy penalties for traffic rule violations, came into force from September 1.

20 Sep 2019 11:54 AM

States like Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Punjab have put the new rules on hold. (Photo: ANI)

Karnataka to announce revised fine rates under new Motor Vehicles Act today

Earlier, CM Yediyurappa had directed state transport department to slash fines under amended Motor Vehicles Act 2019.

18 Sep 2019 2:48 PM

State transport minister A K Saseendran in a letter to Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari requested flexibility to fix fines under the ammended Motor Vehicles Act at rates proportionate to the gravity of the offences and which are affordable by all. (Photo: Twitter)

Kerala Transport Minister Saseendran urges to reduce fine in letter to Gadkari

The minister said as per section 200 of the act, Kerala govt has issued notification revising compounding fee with effect from September 1.

17 Sep 2019 10:46 AM

During the 12-day scheme, vehicles will ply alternately on odd and even dates as per their registration numbers. (Photo: ANI)

Odd-even scheme required to counter stubble burning in Delhi: Atishi Marlena

The Delhi Chief Minister said that studies have shown that the scheme helps to reduce air pollution.

14 Sep 2019 4:55 PM

Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said that the Odd-Even vehicle rationing scheme announced by Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government is not needed as a road built by the central government in the national capital has significantly reduced the pollution. (Photo: File)

'Not needed,' says Nitin Gadkari on odd-even in Delhi

A flagship scheme of the AAP government is aimed at combatting pollution and was first implemented in 2015.

13 Sep 2019 3:21 PM

This is also not the first time when Delhi Chief Minister has praised the Centre. Earlier, he had praised the Centre for its role in combating pollution in New Delhi. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal praises Modi govt's Motor Vehicles Act

His statement comes at a time when several states have publicly stated that they plan to reduce the fines.

13 Sep 2019 2:43 PM

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