'Rahveers' to get Rs 25,000 reward: Nitin Gadkari announces new road safety schemesTo encourage immediate public intervention, the Ministry is introducing the "Rahveer" initiative. "If people step in to rush these 50,000 i...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Hyundai Creta spy images hint at major redesign and premium upgradesHyundai is testing its next-generation Creta. The popular SUV will see major design changes, adopting a squarer, more assertive look. It wi...
04 May, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
No stops, new laws, longer roads: Inside the transport ministry’s 2026 roadways agendaIndia's road transport ministry will focus on barrier-free tolling and a new Road Safety Bill in 2026. These initiatives aim to significant...
26 Dec, 2025, 11.48 AM IST
Kerala MVD warns quick-commerce firms over rash driving by ridersKerala's Motor Vehicles Department has issued notices to quick-commerce platforms like Blinkit, Swiggy, Zepto, and Bigbasket, demanding pol...
24 Dec, 2025, 10.34 AM IST
Hopeful of Road Safety Bill passage in Monsoon Session: Nitin GadkariThe draft bill, as per officials, proposes hefty penalties including Rs 10,000 for drunk driving, Rs 2,000 for speeding and Rs 1,000 for no...
24 Jul, 2016, 04.15 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari says non-passage of road safety bill 'biggest regret'The proposed law seeks to come down heavily on offenders and proposes penalties of up to Rs 3 lakh along with a minimum 7-year imprisonment...
22 May, 2016, 01.41 PM IST
Government buckles up, to take National Highway length to 1.5 lakh kilometres by December"We are committed to overhauling the country's infrastructure. In 3 months from now, we will take the length of NH to 1.5 lakh km," Gadkari...
02 Sep, 2015, 03.22 PM IST
New Motor Bill in upcoming monsoon session: Nitin GadkariGovernment plans to introduce the new Motor Vehicles Bill in the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said.
06 Jul, 2015, 04.59 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari hopeful of Parliament nod on Motor Bill next sessionRoad, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari today said he is hopeful of Parliament nod on new Motor Vehicles Bill in the upcoming b...
03 Feb, 2015, 06.12 PM IST
Cabinet may take up Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill in FebruaryGovernment is considering changes in the Motor Vehicles Act to bring in global best practices in areas like road safety.
31 Dec, 2014, 11.01 AM IST
Highways sector looks for smoother ride in 2015During 2014, the ministry announced creating a shelf of ready-to-launch projects worth over Rs 3 lakh crore.
29 Dec, 2014, 02.15 PM IST
Gadkari to soon send Motor Vehicles Bill to CabinetThe Motor Vehicles Bill will soon be sent to the Cabinet and government is planning to introduce it in Parliament during the ongoing winter...
28 Nov, 2014, 03.00 PM IST
Road ministry to unveil draft motor bill on SaturdayThe Road Transport and Highways Ministry will unveil on Saturday the draft Motor Vehicles Bill which aims to reduce the number of deaths in...
11 Sep, 2014, 05.48 PM IST
Government to ensure passage of Motor Bill in next session: Nitin Gadkari"We will not just introduce the Bill but would ensure that it is passed in the Winter Session itself," Gadkari said on the sidelines of an ...
02 Sep, 2014, 04.09 PM IST
New Motor Vehicles Bill in next session of Parliament: Nitin GadkariTo reduce number of road accidents by adopting best practices, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to introduce new Motor Vehicles Bill.
01 Sep, 2014, 04.04 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari, Najeeb Jung hold talks on Yamuna cleaning, road safetyA special cell is also likely to be created in Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Ministry for the purpose, he said.
16 Jun, 2014, 04.58 PM IST
Repeated violations of traffic rules to lead to driving licence cancellationIndia reported 4.9 lakh road accidents in 2013 with a death toll of 1.38 lakh. As many as 5.09 lakh persons were injured in road accidents ...
05 Jun, 2014, 08.44 PM IST