Page 4 - Latest Updates on Anurag Thakur
In NEP, arrangements being made to study sports as formal subject: Pradhan
"In the last 9 and half years, Fit India, and Khelo India were introduced and Yoga was taken to the international level. Making a person physically strong is an important thing," Pradhan said
 "In NEP, arrangements being made to study sports as formal subject: Pradhan")
INDI Alliance set of leaders facing corruption charges: Anurag Thakur
Thakur said all political parties had agreed that they would not bring placards inside the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha chambers in the new Parliament building
 "INDI Alliance set of leaders facing corruption charges: Anurag Thakur")
It's Bajrang's personal decision to return Padma Shri: Sports Ministry
Olympic medallist grappler Bajrang decided to return the honour a day after Sanjay, a Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist, was elected to the top post at WFI
 "It's Bajrang's personal decision to return Padma Shri: Sports Ministry")
Sanjay Singh, close aide of Brij Bhushan, appointed as WFI president
Singh and his associates said that they had the support of wrestling federations from most states
 "Sanjay Singh, close aide of Brij Bhushan, appointed as WFI president")
Centre spent Rs 967.46 cr on ads in print media from 2019-24: Anurag Thakur
The government on Tuesday said it had spent Rs 967.46 crore through the Central Bureau of Communication for publicity of its schemes in the print media from 2019-20 to 2023-24.
 "Centre spent Rs 967.46 cr on ads in print media from 2019-24: Anurag Thakur")
Khelo India is famous among millions of people in country: Anurag Thakur
He added that the athletes from the campaign won medals for India at different multi-sport events like the Olympics, Asian Games and Para Asian Games
 "Khelo India is famous among millions of people in country: Anurag Thakur")
Wrestlers urge Anurag Thakur to stop Sanjay Singh's WFI poll candidacy
Brij Bhushan-loyalist Sanjay Singh and 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Anita Sheoran are in the running for the WFI president's post
 "Wrestlers urge Anurag Thakur to stop Sanjay Singh's WFI poll candidacy")
122 YouTube-based news channels blocked since Dec 2021: Anurag Thakur
Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, said the channels carried content that was violative of Section 69A of the Information Technology Act
 "122 YouTube-based news channels blocked since Dec 2021: Anurag Thakur")
Congress hatching conspiracy to insult Indian culture, identity: Thakur
He said that during the election campaign, Congress raised the issues of casteism and religion, and when it did not work the opposition party was now resorting to a north-south divide
People have rejected caste-based politics of Congress: Anurag Singh Thakur
Anurag Thakur further said that women in Rajasthan had made up their minds to vote against the Congress for allegations of corruption and poor handling of women's security in the state
People will be freed from Rajasthan's Congress govt and its loot: Thakur
He also thanked the people of Rajasthan for extending their support to the BJP
 "People will be freed from Rajasthan's Congress govt and its loot: Thakur")
Cabinet approves 'terms of reference' for 16th Finance Commission
Chairman, members to be appointed 'as soon as possible'; commission to submit report by Oct 31, 2025
 "Cabinet approves 'terms of reference' for 16th Finance Commission")
Centre approves 'terms of reference' for the 16th Finance Commission
The recommendations would cover a five-year period commencing April 1, 2026, Anurag Thakur said
 "Centre approves 'terms of reference' for the 16th Finance Commission")
Union cabinet approves terms of reference for 16th Finance Commission
Thakur said the 16th Finance Commission will submit its report by October 2025 and the recommendations will be valid for a five-year period beginning April 2026
 "Union cabinet approves terms of reference for 16th Finance Commission")
Centre extends PMGKAY free ration scheme for another five years till 2029
At a cabinet briefing, Anurag Thakur said that the extension will cost the exchequer Rs 11.8 trillion
 "Centre extends PMGKAY free ration scheme for another five years till 2029")
Govt committed to boosting creative economy for cinematic quality: Thakur
He was speaking after inaugurating the '75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow' section on the sidelines of Film Bazaar of the ongoing International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2023 in Goa
 "Govt committed to boosting creative economy for cinematic quality: Thakur")
India to be 3rd largest media & entertainment mkt in 5 yrs: Anurag Thakur
The minister said similar to last year's edition when they initiated some firsts, the spirit continues with some more firsts in this edition also
Interest in IFFI growing across globe: Thakur says new film policy on anvil
Thakur said India's media and entertainment industry is clocking an annual growth rate of 20% and added post-production work is creating different kinds of interest in the country
'Media must act as responsible pillar of democracy, call out fake news'
"It is our collective responsibility to challenge such narratives, expose the falsehoods, and ensure that truth prevails," Anurag Thakur added
 "'Media must act as responsible pillar of democracy, call out fake news'")
Chhattisgarh polls: Baghel failed to fulfill promises, says Anurag Thakur
Union minister Anurag Thakur said that the Bhupesh Baghel-led government in the state has been unable to fulfill any promise they made during 2018 Assembly elections
 "Chhattisgarh polls: Baghel failed to fulfill promises, says Anurag Thakur")
