Nitin Gadkari
Road Transport and Highways Minister · Ministry of Road Transport and Highways · BJP
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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.
Reddy requests 6+2 lane corridor for Hyderabad–Vijayawada Highway-65 to cut fatalities by 50%
Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Roads and Buildings Minister, requested the expansion of Hyderabad–Vijayawada National Highway-65 into a 6+2 lane corridor during Chintan Shivir-2026 in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat. He discussed this with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, who assured Cabinet approval. The goal is to reduce fatalities by 50% by 2030, involving officials like Vikas Raj, Dharma Reddy, Vasant Naik, and B. Venkateswara Rao.
Venkat Reddy seeks ₹1,230 crore for ropeways and Hyderabad-Amaravati Greenfield Expressway approval
Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Telangana Roads and Buildings Minister, submitted a representation to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on October 5, 2026, at Ekta Nagar. He requested approval for a 6-km double-decker corridor, the Hyderabad-Amaravati Greenfield Expressway, and the southern section of the 161.518-km Regional Ring Road. Additionally, he sought three RoBs, five ropeway projects worth ₹1,230 crore, and ₹1,227.75 crore for 33 road works.
AAP suspends MLA Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana for "anti-party activities" after exposing teacher shortages
On October 4, 2026, Tarun Chugh of the BJP claimed Aam Aadmi Party MLA Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana exposed the Punjab government's education revolution after Maiserkhana accused leadership of ignoring teacher shortages in Maur. The AAP suspended him for "anti-party activities." Chugh criticized Bhagwant Mann, citing infrastructure gaps, and highlighted his work with Pralhad Joshi, Nitin Gadkari, and Narendra Modi.
Choudhary promises to purchase 25% of quality products manufactured in Bihar
On October 1, 2026, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary attended the Rising Bihar Investor Summit 2026 in Patna. Gadkari pledged central support for Bihar's growth and debunked claims regarding ethanol-blended petrol, noting 4 crore four-wheelers and 20 crore two-wheelers have used it since 2022. Choudhary promised to purchase 25% of quality products manufactured in the state.
