Page 8 - Latest Updates on Anurag Thakur
Why get elected to parl if you want to raise issues on streets: Thakur
He claimed that the opposition only looked for reasons to "run away" from the House
 "Why get elected to parl if you want to raise issues on streets: Thakur")
Join debate, share experiences from Manipur: Anurag Thakur to Opposition
Union minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday urged the opposition MPs who returned from Manipur to join a discussion in Parliament on the ethnic violence in the northeastern state
 "Join debate, share experiences from Manipur: Anurag Thakur to Opposition")
Rural poll violence carried out as per Mamata's instructions: Anurag Thakur
The BJP leader alleged that Banerjee, for the last 8-9 years, has been giving shelter to hooligans and criminals for her political benefit
 "Rural poll violence carried out as per Mamata's instructions: Anurag Thakur")
They never spoke up when Manipur burned: Anurag Thakur slams Opposition
This visit is just an eyewash. The Opposition alliance never spoke up when Manipur burned under previous governments, the BJP leader added
India will host Olympics in future, says Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
Replying to PTI's query if India is thinking of hosting the 2026 CWG, Thakur said "India will organise the Olympics in future."
 "India will host Olympics in future, says Sports Minister Anurag Thakur")
Rajya Sabha passes bill with stringent provisions to curb film piracy
"The film industry is facing a loss of Rs 20,000 crore annually because of piracy," Anurag Thakur said, responding to a brief debate on the bill in Rajya Sabha
 "Rajya Sabha passes bill with stringent provisions to curb film piracy")
India land of storytellers, must become a global content hub: Anurag Thakur
The opposition staged a walkout during the introduction of the bill over its demand for a discussion on the situation in ethnic strife-torn Manipur
 "India land of storytellers, must become a global content hub: Anurag Thakur")
Objectionable scene: Thakur seeks explanation on CBFC nod for Oppenheimer
According to reports, the CBFC gave the film a U/A rating, making it suitable for viewers above 13 years, after studio Universal Pictures cut some scenes to reduce its length
 "Objectionable scene: Thakur seeks explanation on CBFC nod for Oppenheimer")
E-auction of 808 FM radio stations soon, says IB minister Anurag Thakur
The government will soon conduct an e-auction of 808 FM radio stations across 284 cities to further increase the footprint of radio communication, Anurag Thakur said on Sunday
Appeal to opposition to join debate in Parliament on Manipur: Anurag Thakur
As Parliament's Monsoon session remained deadlocked over ethnic violence in Manipur, Union minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday appealed to the opposition parties
Oppn running from debate as their leader no longer MP: Anurag Thakur
The Government has made it clear that Home Minister Amit Shah will respond to the debate in Parliament on the Manipur situation
 "Oppn running from debate as their leader no longer MP: Anurag Thakur")
3 NSFs reported cases of sexual harassment in last 3 years: Anurag Thakur
Wrestling, which is in news for the past few months due to the alleged sexual harassment charges levelled against outgoing federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, is one of the four NSFs
 "3 NSFs reported cases of sexual harassment in last 3 years: Anurag Thakur")
Best web series award added to Int'l Film Festival of India: Anurag Thakur
The Best Web Series Award will be incorporated in the festival, starting from this year's 54th edition set to be held in Goa from November 20 to November 28
Centre doing its best to help calamity-hit states, says Anurag Thakur
The sight was shocking and beyond expectation, Thakur, who holds the Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry portfolio, said
Anurag Thakur expresses concern over panchayat election violence in Bengal
The deteriorating law and order situation in Bengal, which has resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, has drew attention and raised worries throughout the country and abroad, he said
PM Modi, Thakur congratulate football team on SAFF Championship victory
Indian team clinched the SAFF Championship title in a penalty shootout as the game ended in a scoreline of 4-4 at the Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium on Tuesday
 "PM Modi, Thakur congratulate football team on SAFF Championship victory")
Rahul Gandhi's abroad programmes organised by 'anti-India forces': Thakur
Gandhi and the Congress party should tell the nation as to why such elements are "associated" with them, the senior BJP leader told reporters
Cabinet assent to set up National Research Foundation to boost R&D
The NRF will be governed by a governing board consisting of 15 to 25 eminent researchers and professionals. The governing board will be headed by the prime minister, Thakur noted
Thakur inaugurates hockey astro turf ground at BSF headquarters
Thakur said that the newly constructed stadium received all necessary approvals from Hockey India, ensuring compliance with international standards
 "Thakur inaugurates hockey astro turf ground at BSF headquarters")
Alliance of corrupt will collapse like pack of cards: Thakur on Oppn unity
Addressing a rally in Haryana's Panipat, Thakur said several leaders of 15 opposition parties held a meeting in Patna on Friday