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Keep insulting, I'll keep fighting for Dalits, tribals: Rahul Gandhi slams Anurag Thakur in LS

Jul 31, 2024, at 02:51 am

New Delhi/IBNS: A debate over caste census, which has been a long-standing demand spearheaded by Rahul Gandhi, took a personal turn in Lok Sabha on Tuesday as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anurag Thakur attacked the opposition saying those whose caste is unknown are calling for an enumeration.

Amid row, Charanjit Singh Channi clarifies 'stunt not attack' remark on Poonch assault

May 07, 2024, at 03:57 am

Chandigarh/IBNS: A day after calling the Poonch terror attack a 'stunt' in which one Indian Air Force soldier was killed and four others injured, Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi has issued clarification to his statement and praised the armed forces for safeguarding the borders.

Nitin Gadkari, ML Khattar, Anurag Thakur feature in BJP's second list of 72 candidates for LS Polls

Mar 14, 2024, at 04:42 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday released the second list of 72 candidates from 11 states for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Cabinet clears two new metro corridors in Delhi at estimated cost of Rs 8,400 crore

Mar 14, 2024, at 02:16 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved two corridors of Delhi Metro with a total investment of Rs 8,399 crore.

Centre always ready for talks with farmers: Anurag Thakur

Feb 23, 2024, at 04:56 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister Anurag Thakur Thursday reiterated that the Centre is always ready for talks with protesting farmers.

Talks with farmers positive, next round likely on Feb 18: Anurag Thakur

Feb 17, 2024, at 02:17 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Another round of discussions between farmers' unions and the central government is expected to take place on Sunday, 'following the positive talks' late last night, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said on Friday.

Cabinet adopts resolution to congratulate PM for Ram Temple ceremony

Jan 25, 2024, at 01:54 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Union Cabinet Wednesday adopted a resolution to congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi for successfully leading the Ram Temple consecration ceremony on Jan 22.

PM Modi inaugurates Khelo India Youth Games, says great way to start 2024

Jan 20, 2024, at 03:24 am

Chennai/IBNS/UNI: The sixth edition of Khelo India Youth Games-2023 began on a colourful note with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating it on Friday evening by lighting the games torch and stating that it was a great way to start the year 2024.

PM Modi launches 'Mera Yuva Bharat' platform for youths as part of Amrit Kalash Yatra campaign's culmination event

Nov 01, 2023, at 03:00 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday launched the 'Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)’ platform for the youth of the country on National Unity Day.

PM Modi to launch nationwide platform 'Mera Yuva Bharat' for youths tomorrow

Oct 31, 2023, at 02:31 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the programme marking the culmination of the Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign’s Amrit Kalash Yatra at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on Tuesday.

'Discriminatory': Anurag Thakur slams China over visa denial to Arunachal athletes for Asian Games

Sep 24, 2023, at 06:46 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister Anurag Thakur Friday condemned China's denial of visas to three Indian athletes from Arunachal Pradesh and called the move "discriminatory" as well as against the Olympic Charter.

After price cut decision, Cabinet clears Rs. 1,650 crore for new LPG connections

Sep 14, 2023, at 03:44 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi  Wednesday approved the extension of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) for the release of 75 lakh LPG connections over three years with a total financial implication of Rs 1,650 crore.

Don't play politics over natural calamity: Anurag Thakur slams Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Aug 18, 2023, at 04:21 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur Thursday slammed Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for blaming "Bihari architects" for the house collapse incidents in his state and said it was not the right time to play politics amidst a natural calamity.

Rajya Sabha passes bill to prevent film piracy, make India content hub

Jul 28, 2023, at 01:36 am

New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Rajya Sabha Thursday approved Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023 which seeks to contain piracy of films and promote India to become a global content hub.

Anurag Thakur confers 8th and 9th Community Radio Awards; inaugurates Regional Community Radio Sammelan

Jul 23, 2023, at 07:56 pm

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur on Sunday conferred the 8th and 9th National Community Radio Awards.

Union minister Anurag Thakur asks people to make Yoga part of their daily routine

Jun 21, 2023, at 06:03 pm

Hamirpur/UNI: Union Information cum-Broadcasting Minister, Anurag Thakur on Wednesday exhorted the people to resort to Yoga on a daily basis and thereby keep them fit and healthy.

Rahul Gandhi's appeasement tactics to woo voters won't work: Anurag Thakur

Jun 12, 2023, at 04:06 am

Hamirpur: Union minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday accused Rahul Gandhi of minority appeasement to get their votes in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Wrestlers pause protest till June 15 after a five-hour meeting with Anurag Thakur

Jun 08, 2023, at 01:57 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The wrestlers have decided to pause their protest against federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh after meeting Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur for five hours on Wednesday.

Wrestlers' Protest: Bajrang Punia, Sakshee Malikkh meet Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

Jun 07, 2023, at 07:05 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Top wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Sakshee Malikkh met Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur at his residence on Wednesday morning amid their ongoing agitation against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brijbhushan Sharan Singh.

BJP all set to win 2024 LS elections: Minister Anurag Thakur

May 22, 2023, at 04:48 am

Una: The BJP is all set to win the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and make Narendra Modi the Prime Minister of India for the third time in succession, senior leader and Union Minister Anurag Thakur said.

'Anurag Thakur tried to suppress the matter': Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's allegation amid #MeToo protest

May 04, 2023, at 12:42 am

New Delhi: India’s top wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who has been protesting along with other prominent wrestlers in Delhi’s Jantar Mantar against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, Wednesday said that standing up against a powerful individual who has been misusing his power and position for a long time is challenging, media reported.

Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports interacts with Y20 delegates in ‘Youth Dialogue with Youth Minister’

Feb 08, 2023, at 03:07 pm

Guwahati: The second day of the Inception Meeting of Y20 began from the sprawling campus of IIT Guwahati on Tuesday.

Govt has given emphasis on sports ministry in the budget: Anurag Thakur

Feb 03, 2023, at 12:59 am

Hamirpur (HP)/UNI: Union Minister for Information Broadcasting and Sports and Youth Affairs, Anurag Thakur has said that the PM Modi government has taken special care of the Sports and Youth Ministry in the Union Budget for the financial year 2023-24.

Anurag Thakur meets protesting wrestlers again, panel formed to probe sexual harassment charges

Jan 21, 2023, at 03:02 am

New Delhi/IBNS: After the first round of talks failed to reach a breakthrough, Indian wrestlers protesting sexual harassment allegations against the federation chief and some national coaches met with Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday for the second time.

'Not satisfactory response': Protesting wrestlers after meeting Anurag Thakur

Jan 20, 2023, at 05:55 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur Thursday met the wrestlers protesting in Delhi over sexual harassment allegations against the federation chief and coaches.

Anurag Singh Thakur joins Bhoomi Pujan of SAI-Railways NCOE in Coochbehar

Jan 16, 2023, at 01:02 am

New Delhi: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports and Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Singh Thakur joined the Bhoomi Pujan of the first National Centre or Excellence being set up with the joint partnership of the Sports Authority of India and the Indian Railways.

168 pct drop in terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, 94 pct conviction in terror financing: Union Minister Anurag Thakur

Dec 19, 2022, at 08:52 pm

New Delhi: The policy focus of Government of India is ‘Zero Tolerance Against Terrorism’, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said on Monday.

Himachal: BJP loses all five seats in Union Minister Anurag Thakur's Lok Sabha constituency

Dec 09, 2022, at 06:45 pm

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has lost all five assembly seats which fall under Union Minister Anurag Thakur's Lok Sabha constituency Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh, where the Congress returned to power on Thursday.

Centres of excellence in sports science to be launched: Anurag Thakur

Dec 07, 2022, at 01:23 am

Chennai/UNI: Universities can play important role in producing international standard athletes and the government is planning to set up centres of excellence in sports science, Union Minister for Youth and Sports Affairs Anurag Thakur said Tuesday.

Union I&B Minister Anurag Thakur extends National Press Day greetings

Nov 16, 2022, at 06:43 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur on Wednesday greeted the media fraternity on the occasion of National Press Day.