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  'Nobody bigger than sport': Thakur on alleged rift between Kohli, Rohit

  Cricket | December 15, 2021 13:11 IST

  The 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 | December 07, 2021 21:00 IST

  The 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 | December 01, 2021 16:58 IST

  The 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 | November 17, 2021 20:23 IST

  Sports 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 | October 10, 2021 12:42 IST

  Sports 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 | October 09, 2021 22:03 IST

  Thakur 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 | September 29, 2021 21:03 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 | September 25, 2021 13:43 IST

  Speaking 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

  September 24, 2021 16:38 IST

  Union 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 | September 20, 2021 19:54 IST

  During 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 | September 16, 2021 13:19 IST

  Sports 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 | September 15, 2021 7:08 IST

  In 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 | September 15, 2021 11:31 IST

  Under 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 | September 08, 2021 19:16 IST

  The 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 | September 05, 2021 21:21 IST

  Sports 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 | September 05, 2021 19:20 IST

  Union 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 | September 03, 2021 17:26 IST

  Thakur 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 | August 29, 2021 16:16 IST

  The 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.

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  Sports Minister Anurag Thakur launches Fit India Mobile App on National Sports Day

  Other Sports | August 29, 2021 13:55 IST

  Thakur said the app was a gift from the government to the people of India on the National Sports Day, which is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.

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  U-20 World Athletics C'ships: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur interacts with athletes and medallists

  Other Sports | August 25, 2021 14:50 IST

  Thakur expressed confidence that the young athletes will excel in future international competitions like Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and the Olympics.