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Prakash Javadekar

Prakash Javadekar

Prakash Javadekar is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He was elected to the upper house Rajya Sabha as a Member of Parliament from Maharashtra in 2008, and re-elected from Madhya Pradesh in 2014. He is also a Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, and briefly held the portfolio of Information and Broadcasting.

Govt announces Center of Excellence in gaming, will come into effect soon
India | Feb 28, 2021, 10:52 PM
Many mobile games are "violent, explicit and addictive", and PUBG was just one example, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said Sunday, announcing a government plan to set up a center of excellence in gaming and other related areas to promote Indian cultural ethos.
India only country on track among G20 nations to meet climate change mitigation commitments: Javadekar
News | Feb 24, 2021, 09:40 AM
Speaking at the United Nation Security Council Open Debate "Addressing climate-related risks to international peace and security" Minister of Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar said that India is the only country on track among G20 nations to meet its climate change mitigation commitments.
COP26 President Alok Sharma meets PM Modi, Prakash Javadekar
News | Feb 16, 2021, 08:20 PM
COP26 (26th UN Climate Change Conference) President Alok Sharma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 16 in Delhi.
'Toolkit' matter clearly shows that some foreign elements are conspiring to defame India: Prakash Javadekar
News | Feb 04, 2021, 07:40 PM
The 'Toolkit' matter is a serious one. It clearly shows that some foreign elements are conspiring to defame India: Minister for Information & Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar
NCC is one of the best ways to inculcate discipline: Prakash Javadekar
News | Jan 29, 2021, 07:19 PM
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on January 29 interacted with NCC cadets, who took part in the Republic Day parade. "I'm proud of you. It's only by your own hard work that you were able to participate in Republic Day parade. NCC is one of best ways to inculcate discipline and forge lifelong bonds," said Prakash Javadekar.
Rahul Gandhi was instigating violence just like it happened during CAA: BJP attacks Congress
India | Jan 27, 2021, 09:39 PM
The BJP on Wednesday hit out at the Congress party attacking former party chief Rahul Gandhi for instigating violence during farmers tractor parade on Republic Day.
BJP hits-back at Rahul Gandhi, says farmers remained poor because of failed Congress policies
News | Jan 19, 2021, 05:08 PM
The BJP on Tuesday hits back at Rahul Gandhi and remind him that if farmers are still poor today it is all because of the failed policies of the Congress.

Film stars descend virtually as 51st IFFI begins with precaution amid COVID-19 pandemic
Jan 17, 2021, 08:41 AM
The glitz, glamour and star euphoria of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was replaced by masks, sanitisers and limited attendance at the inaugural ceremony of the 51st edition of the movie gala in Panaji.
Veteran actor Biswajit Chatterjee conferred 'Indian Personality of the Year' award at IFFI
Celebrities | Jan 17, 2021, 08:29 AM
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar announced veteran actor, director and singer Biswajit Chatterjee as the recipient of the 'Indian Personality of the Year' award.
PM Modi's popularity intact over the last six years: Javadekar
India | Jan 02, 2021, 05:47 PM
Union Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Prakash Javadekar has said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a leader with a definite vision for the development of the country and he launches programmes to make that vision a success.
Union Cabinet approves modified scheme to enhance ethanol distillation capacity
News | Dec 30, 2020, 08:55 PM
Union Cabinet approved modified scheme to enhance ethanol distillation capacity in the country, informed Dharmendra Pradhan during a press brief on December 30.
Union Cabinet approves opening of Indian Missions in three countries
News | Dec 30, 2020, 06:30 PM
Union Cabinet approved opening of Indian Missions in three countries including Estonia, Paraguay and Dominican Republic, informed Prakash Javadekar during a press brief on December 30.
Watch: Makkal Needhi Maiam leader A. Arunachalam joins BJP
News | Dec 25, 2020, 12:57 PM
Makkal Needhi Maiam leader A. Arunachalam joined Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of Union Minister and BJP leader Prakash Javadekar on December 25.

DTH license to be issued for 20 years: Javadekar
News | Dec 23, 2020, 08:06 PM
While addressing the cabinet briefing in national capital on December 23, union Information and Broadcasting Minister, Prakash Javadekar spoke on Union cabinet decisions.
Javadekar announces IFFI’s Indian Panorama line-up, 'Saand Ki Aankh', 'Chhichhore' to be screened
Dec 19, 2020, 05:25 PM
Prakash Javadekar announced that 20 non-feature and 23 feature films, including "Saand Ki Aankh" and "Chhichhore", will be screened as part of the Indian Panaroma section at the 51st IFFI.
'Rahul Gandhi doesn't attend meetings and then blames govt': Javadekar
News | Dec 17, 2020, 04:20 PM
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar targeted Rahul Gandhi for blaming government in power.
Subsidy amount to be deposited directly into farmers' account: Javadekar
News | Dec 16, 2020, 11:20 PM
The Union Cabinet on December 16, announced that money of subsidy will be deposited directly into farmers' account to help them.
India to host Global Film Summit in 2021: Prakash Javadekar
Dec 16, 2020, 03:52 PM
India will host a Global Media and Film Summit next year and it will also set up a special pavilion at Cannes in 2022.
Farmers' stir: Prakash Javadekar dubs Kejriwal’s fast as ‘hypocrisy’
News | Dec 14, 2020, 02:49 PM
Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over his fast to show solidarity with farmers who are protesting against the three agri laws for the last 19 days.
Prakash Javadekar dubs Kejriwal’s fast as ‘nothing but hypocrisy’
India | Dec 14, 2020, 03:04 PM
Arvind Kejriwal is observing fast on Monday against the three farm laws that are at the heart of protests. He has appealed to AAP volunteers and supporters to join the farmers' agitation by observing fast wherever they are.

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Prakash Javadekar

Prakash Javadekar

Govt announces Center of Excellence in gaming, will come into effect soon

India only country on track among G20 nations to meet climate change mitigation commitments: Javadekar

COP26 President Alok Sharma meets PM Modi, Prakash Javadekar

'Toolkit' matter clearly shows that some foreign elements are conspiring to defame India: Prakash Javadekar

NCC is one of the best ways to inculcate discipline: Prakash Javadekar

Rahul Gandhi was instigating violence just like it happened during CAA: BJP attacks Congress

BJP hits-back at Rahul Gandhi, says farmers remained poor because of failed Congress policies

Film stars descend virtually as 51st IFFI begins with precaution amid COVID-19 pandemic

Veteran actor Biswajit Chatterjee conferred 'Indian Personality of the Year' award at IFFI

PM Modi's popularity intact over the last six years: Javadekar

Union Cabinet approves modified scheme to enhance ethanol distillation capacity

Union Cabinet approves opening of Indian Missions in three countries

Watch: Makkal Needhi Maiam leader A. Arunachalam joins BJP

DTH license to be issued for 20 years: Javadekar

Javadekar announces IFFI’s Indian Panorama line-up, 'Saand Ki Aankh', 'Chhichhore' to be screened

'Rahul Gandhi doesn't attend meetings and then blames govt': Javadekar

Subsidy amount to be deposited directly into farmers' account: Javadekar

India to host Global Film Summit in 2021: Prakash Javadekar

Farmers' stir: Prakash Javadekar dubs Kejriwal’s fast as ‘hypocrisy’

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