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MoRTH constructed its second-highest length of national highways in a fiscal in FY24 with 12,349 kilometres, next to FY21 when it built 13,327 kilometres of NH.

MoRTH builds 12,349 km of highways in FY24, second highest after FY21

1 min read . 10 Apr 2024

MoRTH has directed the state governments and NHAI to take speedier action to fix the accent spots on national highways instead of waiting for the announcement of black spots. (ANI )

Take remedial action at accident spots, road ministry directs states and NHAI

1 min read . 28 Feb 2024

Nitin Gadkari's first vehicle was the Kinetic Luna gifted to him by his mother

Kinetic E-Luna launch: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reveals his first vehicle

2 min read . 08 Feb 2024

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highway (MoRTH) has mandated that when a bi-fuel vehicle has the flex-fuel option, it needs to undergo dual tests, while vehicles running on hydrogen shall undergo only NOx emissions tests. (AFP)

Road Transport Ministry mandates stringent emission tests for flex-fuel vehicles

1 min read . 09 Jan 2024

Nitin Gadkari reportedly said that reducing imports of fossil fuel is a new way ahead for patriotism. (ANI)

Gadkari says India will see new freedom when petrol & diesel won't be imported

2 min read . 26 Dec 2023

Commonly known as High-Security Number (HSN) plates, these come as specialised license plates that are designed to enhance the security of vehicle registration and reduce vehicle-related crimes such as vehicle theft and fraud. (HT_PRINT)

More than 13.45 cr HSN plates affixed on motor vehicles so far: Nitin Gadkari

1 min read . 24 Dec 2023

Tamil Nadu has the most number of black spots in the national highway network, followed by West Bengal.

Tamil Nadu has most number of black spots in national highway network: Gadkari

1 min read . 24 Dec 2023

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari had earlier said that all trucks used on Indian roads will come with air-conditioning to offer truck drivers a better working environment and reduce fatigue. (REUTERS)

Trucks in India soon to get mandatory air-conditioned cabins

1 min read . 11 Dec 2023

The government panel has proposed the integration of V2X technology in connected cars in India that will help these cars communicate with each other as well as with other systems on the roads including traffic lights.

Indian govt panel wants BNCAP crash ratings tied to improved car connectivity

2 min read . 11 Oct 2023

Bharat NCAP comes as India's first-ever indigenous car crash safety evaluation program, making the country the fifth in the world to have such protocol after the US, China, Japan and South Korea.

Bharat NCAP vs Global NCAP: Similarities and differences explained

3 min read . 23 Aug 2023

Bharat NCAP makes India the world's fifth country after the US, China, Japan and South Korea to have such an indigenous car crash safety program. (Representational image)

Bharat NCAP launches today. Here's what automakers have to say

5 min read . 22 Aug 2023

With the launch of the Bharat NCAP, India has become the fifth country in the world after the US, China, South Korea and Japan to have its indigenous car crash test program.

Bharat NCAP launches as India's indigenous car crash test program

1 min read . 22 Aug 2023

Bharat NCAP will be India's first-ever dedicated car crash safety program.

Bharat NCAP to formally launch today: How it will rate cars in India

3 min read . 21 Aug 2023

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Bharat NCAP formally launching on August 22. Key things to know

1 min read . 21 Aug 2023

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a clarification on recent social media posts claiming that it has issued a notification lifting ban imposed by NGT on 10 year old diesel and 15 year old petrol cars in Delhi. (Hindustan Times)

NGT ban on old petrol, diesel cars in Delhi revoked? Centre clarifies

1 min read . 14 Feb 2023

Loss of control by the driver due to inappropriate speed, distraction or misjudging a curve was one of the major reasons behind road accidents in India last year. (File photo) (ANI)

19,400 road accidents occurred due to loss of control by driver in 2021: Report

1 min read . 30 Dec 2022

In 2021, under the category of Traffic Rule Violations, over speeding is a major killer, accounting for 69.6 per cent of the persons killed. (ANI )

Overspeeding claimed more lives in India last year among all road accidents

1 min read . 30 Dec 2022

According to the road transport ministry's report, young adults in the age group of 18-45 years accounted for more than one third of victims in road accident cases in 2021. (PTI)

18 people died every hour in road accidents in India last year

4 min read . 29 Dec 2022

Road transport ministry has introduced authorisation certificates for car dealers to check malpractices. (HT_PRINT)

Centre introduces certificates to authenticate pre-owned car dealers

1 min read . 28 Dec 2022

File photo used for representational purpose. (HT_PRINT)

Spotted a road accident? Know your rights in India as a Good Samaritan

3 min read . 27 Sep 2022