Nitin Gadkari
Road Transport and Highways Minister · Ministry of Road Transport and Highways · BJP
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Half of road fatalities between 2021 and 2026 occurred on National Highways
P.K. Basheer, Public Works Minister, told the Assembly on Thursday that half of road fatalities between 2021 and 2026 occurred on National Highways. Responding to K.K. Valsaraj, he cited overspeeding, traffic violations, and road inadequacies as causes. NATPAC identifies "black spots" for safety measures like solar blinkers and crash barriers. He will meet Nitin Gadkari on October 29 regarding toll collection at Nattiaka.
Only 70% of NH 66 works complete despite meetings with Nitin Gadkari
P.K. Basheer, PWD Minister, told the House on Tuesday that only 70% of NH 66 works are complete despite meetings with Nitin Gadkari. K.N. Balagopal moved a motion regarding safety and MC Road priorities. The government issued ₹254.81 crore for Kottarakara bypass work, while land acquisition continues on the Thiruvananthapuram-Chengannur, Kottayam-Angamali, and Kazhakuttam-Adoor stretches.
Nitin Gadkari approves L.B. Nagar–Hayathnagar double-decker corridor and five ropeway projects in Telangana
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari approved the L.B. Nagar–Hayathnagar double-decker elevated corridor and five ropeway projects in Telangana during a meeting with State Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on October 13, 2026. They discussed NH-765, a Hyderabad–Amaravati greenfield highway, three ROBs under the Setu Bandhan scheme, and 34 CRIF works. Jupally Krishna Rao also attended as Gadkari agreed to attend the Indian Road Congress in Hyderabad from November 19 to 22.
Nitin Gadkari gives in-principle approval for NH-42 bypasses and paved shoulders
Payyavula Keshav, Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister, met Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, in New Delhi to request bypasses and paved shoulders along National Highway-42. The 71.25 km stretch from the Andhra Pradesh-Karnataka border to Anantapur (km 4/350 to km 75/600) faces safety risks. Nitin Gadkari gave in-principle approval for these improvements on October 11, 2026.
Hyderabad to host 85th Indian Road Congress with ₹25,000 crore road investment plan
Hyderabad will host the 85th Indian Road Congress (IRC) at HITEX Exhibition Centre from November 19 to 22, expecting 3,000 delegates and 400 stalls. Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, A. Revanth Reddy, and Nitin Gadkari are involved in the event. The government plans a ₹25,000 crore road investment, including a ₹12,073 crore six-lane highway expansion and the 161.518-km northern Regional Ring Road.
Naidu seeks ₹30,000 crore for Amarajeevi Jaladhara and Godavari Pushkarams from Modi
On Thursday, October 8, 2026, N. Chandrababu Naidu met Narendra Modi in New Delhi to congratulate him on 25 years of service. Naidu discussed the Polavaram project, requesting funds for Godavari Pushkarams in 2027 and a ₹30,000 crore Jal Jeevan Mission – Amarajeevi Jaladhara scheme. He also sought support from Nitin Gadkari, Amit Shah, and C.R. Patil for the Amaravati ORR and river-linking projects.
Gadkari promises to resolve NH-66 bottlenecks and grant Kozhikode-Palakkad approvals within three months
V.D. Satheesan, Keralam Chief Minister, met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss infrastructure projects. Gadkari promised to resolve NH-66 bottlenecks and grant NH-966 Kozhikode-Palakkad approvals within three months, where land acquisition is 80% complete. They agreed to fast-track the Sabarimala ropeway within two years and advance bypasses and airport connectivity projects through coordinated action.
Nitin Gadkari announces ₹993.64 crore project to upgrade NH10 against Teesta River landslides
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced a ₹993.64 crore project to upgrade National Highway 10 from Rangpo to Ranipool into a two-lane highway with paved shoulders, tunnels, and viaducts. Announced on October 7, 2026, the project addresses frequent landslides and land sinking caused by the Teesta River. Raju Bista, Indra Hang Subba, Prem Singh Tamang-Golay, and Nar Bahadur Dahal welcomed the initiative.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 after cardiac arrest at Goa home
Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at 75 after a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa. Declared dead at 5:20 am by Manipal Hospital, he was known for films like Parinda and Natsamrat. Nitin Gadkari, Suvendu Adhikari, DK Shivakumar, Pramod Sawant, and Devendra Fadnavis expressed condolences. He also co-founded the NAAM Foundation with Makarand Anaspure to support farmers.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 from cardiac arrest at Goa residence
Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at age 75 during the early hours of Thursday, October 8, 2026, at his Goa residence in Dona Paula. Dr. Shekhar Salkar of Manipal Hospital stated he suffered cardiac arrest and was declared dead at 5:20 am. Pramod Sawant, Nitin Gadkari, Prakash Raj, and Harshwardhan Sapkal expressed condolences for the award-winning actor.
Naidu to meet Modi and ministers seeking approval for Visakhapatnam Metro Rail project
N. Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, will visit New Delhi from October 7, 2026, to meet Narendra Modi and ministers Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, C.R. Patil, and Nitin Gadkari. He seeks approval for the Visakhapatnam Metro Rail, Beach Corridor, river-linking, and Rayalaseema Global Horticulture Hub projects, plus drought relief and Godavari Pushkarams support. He also joins Piyush Goyal for the CII Partnership Summit.
Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva bus gutted in fire near Ujjain as Congress alleges rebranding
A passenger bus under the Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva was gutted in a fire on October 6, 202 near Ujjain. About 40 people escaped without injuries from the private operator bus traveling to Indore. Manish Singh, Madhya Pradesh Transport Secretary, stated a short-circuit likely caused the blaze. The BJP government launched 351 buses on September 25, while Congress alleged rebranding of old vehicles.
