Page 17 - Latest Updates on Anurag Thakur
'Apologise to PM Modi, country': Thakur slams Congress over Sahay's remark
Sahay, a former Union minister, on Monday kicked up a row when he said Modi is behaving like Adolf Hitler and "will die like Hitler" if he follows the path of the German dictator.
 "'Apologise to PM Modi, country': Thakur slams Congress over Sahay's remark")
Agniveers to be considered for physical education teachers: Anurag Thakur
Amid the ongoing protests over the Agnipath scheme, Anurag Thakur said that after retirement from service, Agniveers will be considered for appointment as physical education teachers in schools
 "Agniveers to be considered for physical education teachers: Anurag Thakur")
Govt taking all steps for safety of women athletes: Sports minister
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said that the government is taking all possible steps to ensure safety of women athletes
 "Govt taking all steps for safety of women athletes: Sports minister")
Anurag Thakur, Gautam Gambhir hail Neeraj Chopra as he sets national record
Sports minister Anurag Thakur and former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir lavished praise on "golden boy" Neeraj Chopra after the star thrower created a new national record on Tuesday.
 "Anurag Thakur, Gautam Gambhir hail Neeraj Chopra as he sets national record")
Cabinet nod for development of new greenfield airport in Dholera: Thakur
Dholera Airport is to get Passenger and Cargo traffic from Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) and is expected to become a major cargo hub to serve the industrial region.
 "Cabinet nod for development of new greenfield airport in Dholera: Thakur")
Prophet row: No place for violence in democracy, says Anurag Thakur on stir
The Union minister said law and order is a state subject and in order to maintain it, they should take strict possible action against the rioters
 "Prophet row: No place for violence in democracy, says Anurag Thakur on stir")
DCW writes to I&B minister to ban 'misogynistic' body spray advertisement
The Delhi Commission For Women has written to Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur demanding that a "misogynistic" advertisement being played on mass media be taken off air
 "DCW writes to I&B minister to ban 'misogynistic' body spray advertisement")
Anurag Thakur launches nationwide 'Fit India Freedom Rider Cycle Rally'
Anurag Thakur, along with 750 young cyclists, covered a distance of 7.5 km during the cycle rally that started from Major Dhyan Chand Stadium
 "Anurag Thakur launches nationwide 'Fit India Freedom Rider Cycle Rally'")
Cabinet allows procurement by cooperatives through GeM portal
The move will help over 8.54 lakh registered cooperatives and their 27 crore members as they would get products at competitive rates from the GeM portal.
Govt agencies doing their job: Anurag Thakur on ED summons to Gandhis
Reacting to Congress' allegation of 'vendetta politics' with regard to the ED summons to Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case, Union minister Anurag Thakur said on Wednesday that the government agencies just do their work.
Man's fight to get Rs 35 refund on cancelled railway ticket benefits 300k
The Railways has approved Rs 2.43 crore in refunds to 2.98 lakh IRCTC users -- many of whom might have brought multiple tickets, according to an RTI reply received by Kota-based engineer Sujeet Swami.
 "Man's fight to get Rs 35 refund on cancelled railway ticket benefits 300k")
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur likely to attend IPL 2022 final in Ahmedabad
With IPL 2022 final scheduled to take place between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals Anurag Thakur is likely to be present at the Narendra Modi Stadium here for the summit clash
IAS couple row: AAP MLAs slam Anurag Thakur for remarks against Delhi govt
AAP MLA Naresh Balyan on Saturday accused the minister of shamelessly telling white lies in front of everyone.
 "IAS couple row: AAP MLAs slam Anurag Thakur for remarks against Delhi govt")
'By transferring IAS couple over stadium misuse Centre gave strong message'
Union home minister (Amit Shah) and the department took action against them and they were transferred to give a strong message that stadiums are meant for sportspersons, Union Sports minister said.
PM hosts Deaflympics contingent, says 'you brought pride, glory for India'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hosted India's Deaflympics contingent which produced its best-ever performance in the event held in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, from May 1 to 15.
 "PM hosts Deaflympics contingent, says 'you brought pride, glory for India'")
India set to add 30 crore more OTT users, says Minister Anurag Thakur
India's OTT market is set to grow at 21 per cent every year, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said on Thursday even as he invited foreign producers to shoot films in the country.
 "India set to add 30 crore more OTT users, says Minister Anurag Thakur")
Cannes: Anurag Thakur offers big boost to foreign film shoots in India
Information and Broadcasting, and Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anurag Thakur announced a slew of initiatives to promote India as an international film shooting destination.
 "Cannes: Anurag Thakur offers big boost to foreign film shoots in India")
India becoming 'content hub' of the world: Anurag Thakur at Cannes Festival
IT minister Anurag Thakur made a pitch for India becoming a "content hub of the world" as he led a star-studded delegation at the 75th Cannes Film Festival
Indian delegation led by Anurag Thakur lights up red carpet at Cannes
Dressed in traditional attire, the 11-member Indian delegation led by I&B Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday walked the red carpet at the inaugural of Cannes Film Festival in France
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Anurag Thakur asks Ashok Gehlot to ensure communal harmony in Rajasthan
Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday called upon the Rajasthan government to maintain communal harmony in the state in the wake of violence over the past two months between groups.
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