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Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin meets Anurag Thakur in Delhi

Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin on Wednesday met Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur, here in the national capital

'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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

'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.

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. Speaking at the "India Forum" in Cannes, Thakur said the government will take all measures to speed up co-production from around the world and also offer the best locations in India for film shoots. "We are poised to take another leap as 300 million (30 crore) citizens are set to connect online as India marches ahead in cementing its space in the media and entertainment sector," the minister was quoted as saying in a press release. Thakur said Indian startups in the media and entertainment sector will showcase their technological prowess and pitch to the best in the animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) industry. He said the government has envisioned major initiatives over the last eight years to boost co-productions, film shoots and film facilitations in India. The minist

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.

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, where India has been named as the 'country of honour' at the Marche du Film, the business counterpart of the marquee event. Mame Khan, the traditional Manganiyar singer from Rajasthan, became the first folk artiste to open the red carpet event for the Indian contingent at Cannes. Donning a cream-coloured bandhgala, Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Thakur, along with music maestro A R Rahman, composer Ricky Kej, lyricist and poet Prasoon Joshi, and veteran director Shekhar Kapur, walked the red carpet to attend the screening of opening film "Coupez" (Final Cut) by French director Michel Hazanavicius. The ten celebrities, who accompanied the minister, included musical maestros, renowned film makers and actors who represent a kaleidoscope of diversity from various regions, languages, ...