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Nitin Jayaram Gadkari is an Indian politician and a member of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He currently serves as the Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation in the 2nd Modi government. He also spearheads the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.

Known for his organisational skills, Gadkari was one of the star performers in the previous Modi government.

He was earlier the Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Shipping, was given the task of cleaning up the Ganga after the cabinet reshuffle of Modi government on September 3, 2017.

Gadkari was given charge of the ministry of water resources, river development and Ganga rejuvenation. He earlier served as the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from 2010-2013.

He is also known for the works during his tenure as a Public Works Department Minister in the state of Maharashtra when he constructed a series of roads, highways and flyovers across the state including the Yashwantrao Chavan Mumbai–Pune Expressway. He is also known to have played a significant role in the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana.

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Shekhar Suman recalls the electric moment he interviewed Bal Thackeray: 'That man had an aura about him'

etimes.in / May 17, 2026, 11:33 (IST)

Shekhar Suman returns to television with his new YouTube show, 'Shekhar Tonite,' featuring Union Minister nitin gadkari. During the premiere, Suman recounted a memorable 3 AM call from Bal Thackeray, leading to a bold on-air exchange where Thackeray declared himself a fascist, stating India needed one. This electrifying interview remains a highlight for Suman. Read on to know more in detail.

Threat calls to nitin gadkari: 2 convicted under UAPA, sentenced to 5-year in jail

TNN / May 16, 2026, 01:16 (IST)

Two individuals have been convicted in Nagpur for making ransom and bomb threat calls to Union Minister nitin gadkari's office from a Karnataka prison. The court invoked the stringent UAPA, sentencing the duo to multiple prison terms. Investigators established their involvement through technical evidence, call records, and links to banned organizations, including the TTP.

Water Management Key To End Farmers’ Suicide In Vidarbha: Gadkari

May 19, 2026, 01:47 (IST)

Water Scarcity Main Cause Of Agrarian Distress, Says Gadkari

May 18, 2026, 01:12 (IST)

‘When you take off on me, I laugh the loudest’: Shekhar Suman on how Atal Bihari Vajpayee stopped his motorcade to praise him

etimes.in / May 17, 2026, 11:08 (IST)

Shekhar Suman is back with his late-night YouTube show Shekhar Tonite after 14 years, with Union Minister nitin gadkari as his first guest. Gadkari recalled how former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee once stopped his motorcade to express his love for Suman's show. Suman was last seen in Heeramandi.

Water heroes honoured for scripting ‘Jalkranti’

May 19, 2026, 02:10 (IST)

Gadkari opts for bus travel, cuts convoy size by 50%

TNN / May 14, 2026, 03:33 (IST)

First leg of Mumbai e-way from DND Flyway to Jaitpur to be ready in 20 days

May 19, 2026, 22:58 (IST)

The first leg of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway from DND Flyway to Jaitpur is set to open in 20 days, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be invited for its inauguration. This 31.5-km stretch aims to decongest Delhi-NCR, reducing travel time to Jewar airport to 45 minutes and facilitating smoother journeys to western and central India.

Future of sugar industries not so bright; sugar mill owners should get into energy generation for revenue: Gadkari

May 16, 2026, 00:23 (IST)

Gadkari questions how much has been done to address Delhi’s pollution issue through ECC

TNN / May 12, 2026, 20:22 (IST)

Union Minister nitin gadkari questioned the effectiveness of Delhi's Environment Compensation Cess (ECC) in tackling air pollution, highlighting that its collection on national highways hinders seamless travel and damages the reputation of road infrastructure projects. He suggested alternative funding mechanisms for municipal bodies, urging the Delhi government to address the issue to alleviate commuter woes.

Nagpur Airport Expansion Wins Industry Backing as Stakeholders Call It ‘Turning Point’ for Vidarbha

May 14, 2026, 04:13 (IST)

nitin gadkari inaugurates multi lane free flow tolling on UER-II in Delhi: How will it help commuters?

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 11, 2026, 12:25 (IST)

Delhi's Urban Extension Road-II now features Multi Lane Free Flow tolling. This technology allows vehicles to pass without stopping. Road Transport Minister nitin gadkari inaugurated the system. This upgrade aims to improve connectivity for nearby villages and habitations. It also supports smoother urban traffic flow. This barrier-less tolling system is a significant step in modernizing India's transport infrastructure.

NEET paper leak is Centre’s failure, says CM Mann

TNN / May 14, 2026, 01:37 (IST)

Palkhi route will be ready by year-end, says Gadkari after inspecting work progress by pvt bus in line with PM’s austerity appeal

May 14, 2026, 23:37 (IST)

Gadkari: Thengadi and Chandrayan helped shape BMS

May 11, 2026, 03:15 (IST)

Collector shifts meetings online amid PM’s austerity call

TNN / May 16, 2026, 01:11 (IST)

Man held with live bullets at Assam govt swearing-in venue in Guwahati

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 12, 2026, 12:20 (IST)

A man was detained by security personnel at the Assam government's swearing-in ceremony in Guwahati after being found with live bullets. The incident occurred during security screening at the venue, and the individual is now being questioned by police. No arms were recovered, and an investigation is underway to ascertain any security threat.