Anurag Thakur
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BJP will win more assembly seats in western UP than last time: Anurag Thakur
Elections | Dec 29, 2021, 01:42 PM ISTThakur expressed confidence that BJP will return to power in UP with over 300 seats on back of a positive public sentiment due to action against "gundaraj" under Yogi Adityanath govt.
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I&B ministry orders blocking of 20 anti-India YouTube channels, two websites
News | Dec 21, 2021, 06:00 PM ISTThe government of India on Monday blocked 20 YoubTube channels and two websites in a closely coordinated effort between intelligence agencies and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The channels and websites were spreading anti-India propaganda and fake news on the internet.
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'Nobody bigger than sport': Thakur on alleged rift between Kohli, Rohit
Cricket | Dec 15, 2021, 01:11 PM ISTThe Sports minister urges BCCI to give more information on what's going on between the two Indian captains saying it's their job.
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₹10.50 crore to para athletes and ₹32 crore to PCI allocated in last 4 years, says sports minister
Other Sports | Dec 07, 2021, 09:00 PM ISTThe Government of India has allocated more than Rs 32 crore to the Paralympic Committee of India during the four year period of 2017-18 to 2021-22, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said.
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Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra set to launch PM Modi's Mission
India | Dec 01, 2021, 04:58 PM ISTThe Sports Authority of India (SAI) and Ministry of Education are working on running a 'Meet the Champions' programme over the next two years.
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Decision on participation in 2025 Champions Trophy in Pak will be taken later: Sports Minister
Cricket | Nov 17, 2021, 08:23 PM ISTSports Minister Anurag Thakur said a decision on India's participation in the 2025 Champions Trophy awarded to Pakistan will be taken 'when the time comes' as there were still 'security issues'.
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Hockey India can't unilaterally pull out of CWG, must consult with Govt: Anurag Thakur
Hockey | Oct 10, 2021, 12:42 PM ISTSports Minister Anurag Thakur came hard on Hockey India for unilaterally deciding to pull out of 2022 Commonwealth Games, saying the national federation is bound to consult with the government.
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Larger role to be played by centre, states, NSFs for development of sports: Anurag Thakur
Other Sports | Oct 09, 2021, 10:03 PM ISTThakur also thanked his predecessor Kiren Rijiju for his contributions in the run-up to the Tokyo Games.
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Cabinet approves doubling of Nimach-Ratlam railway line at cost of Rs 1,095 crore
India | Sep 29, 2021, 09:03 PM IST"The total length of doubling the line is 132.92 km and the project will be completed in 4-years. The line capacity utilization of the Nimach-Ratlam section is up to 145.6 pc with maintenance blocks," Anurag Thakur added.
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Sports Minister Anurag Thakur flags off cycle rally in Leh as part of Fit India Movement
India | Sep 25, 2021, 01:43 PM ISTSpeaking at the event, Thakur said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi started this Fit India campaign in 2019 to make aware people of health and fitness".
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First-ever Himalayan Film Festival inaugurated by Union Minister Anurag Thakur in Ladakh
Entertainment | Sep 24, 2021, 04:38 PM ISTUnion Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur inaugurated the first-ever Himalayan Film Festival 2021 at Sanskriti Kendra, Leh on Friday. He kicked off the festival which will be held in Leh district for five days from September 24-28.
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Anurag Thakur pitches for common pool of cash awards for medallists
Other Sports | Sep 20, 2021, 07:54 PM ISTDuring a virtual interaction, Thakur asked the sports ministers of states and union territories to send their feedback in this regard.
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AIFF president Praful Patel meets Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
Football | Sep 16, 2021, 01:19 PM ISTSports secretary Ravi Mittal and Sports Authority of India's director general Sandip Pradhan were also present during the meeting.
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COVID highlighted importance of engaging with partner nations for development of all: Anurag Thakur
India | Sep 15, 2021, 07:08 AM ISTIn his virtual address at a session on 'Future of India: LAC Partnerships in Services' at FICCI's LEADS 2021 event, Thakur said India has set global standards in all 5 areas of leadership, excellence, adaptability, diversity and sustainability.
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Over 75 crore COVID vaccine doses administered in India
News | Sep 15, 2021, 11:31 AM ISTUnder the National COVID Vaccination Program, over 75 crore vaccine doses have been administered in the country.Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on this achievement said, "This is a big achievement. I express my gratitude to the public, Corona warriors, state govts and the PM who provided free vaccines to all. India has surpassed many countries in terms of vaccinating its population".
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Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitates triumphant Paralympians, hopes for better show in 2024
Other Sports | Sep 08, 2021, 07:16 PM ISTThe Indian para-athletes registered their best-ever performance in the Tokyo Games by winning an unprecedented 19 medals, including five gold, eight silver and six bronze.
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PM Narendra Modi to host Tokyo Paralympic contingent on their return: Sports Minister
Other Sports | Sep 05, 2021, 09:21 PM ISTSports Minister also urged all the sports federations to formulate big plans for 2024 and 2028 Olympics so that India improves its position further.
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India's medal tally highest in this edition of Olympics, Paralympics: Anurag Thakur
News | Sep 05, 2021, 07:20 PM ISTUnion Sports Minister Anurag Thakur attended Teachers' Day celebrations at Sports Authority of India in Bengaluru.
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Javelin will become as popular as cricket bat: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur
Other Sports | Sep 03, 2021, 05:26 PM ISTThakur was referring to the four javelin throw medals won by Indians in the Paralympic Games soon after Neeraj Chopra's historic gold medal in the Olympics.
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Sports Minister Anurag Thakur shows off his skipping skills during Fit India app launch
India | Aug 29, 2021, 04:16 PM ISTThe Union Sports Minister showed off his skipping skills during the launch event without skipping a beat, by even displaying some of the complicated rope techniques.