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Modi govt suspends news channel Lokshahi Marathi’s licence for second time in 5 months

The broadcasting licence of Maharashtra news channel Lokshahi Marathi has been suspended by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry for 30 days, citing “blatant and continuous” violations of policy guidelines.

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'My crime is that...': Deaf and mute wrestler Virender Singh expresses disappointment over Khel Ratna snub

NEW DELHI: Decorated Deafalympian and wrestler Virender Singh, affectionately known as Goonga Pahalwan, expressed deep disappointment after being overlooked for the prestigious Khel Ratna at the National Sports Awards 2023.

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Morning Digest | PM Modi says government working to make cooperatives strong part of rural life; Supreme Court forms panel to prepare SOP for adjournments, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 28, 2023

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Union Minister Anurag Thakur dismisses Congress’ Bharat Nyay Yatra, evokes 1984 riots

Union Minister Anurag Thakur dismissed the Congress party’s announcement to hold a ‘Bharat Nyay Yatra’, labelling it a spurious attempt to provide justice

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Centre hikes copra MSP by ₹250-300 hike per quintal for 2024 season

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs increases MSP for copra by ₹250-300/quintal for 2024 season, benefiting 90,000 farmers.

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Centre gives nod for new bridge over river Ganga in Bihar

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave its approval on Wednesday for the construction of a new 4.56-kilometer-long, six-lane bridge over the Ganga connecting Digha and Sonepur in Bihar. Read Further on Dynamite News

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Sports Minister refuses to get embroiled in Bajrang Punia controversy

BENGALURU: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday refused to involve himself in the boiling controversy over wrestler Bajrang Punia returning his Padma Shri in protest against the election of Sanjay Singh, a Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist, as the president of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

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Parliament passes Bill simplifying registration of periodicals

Parliament passed a Bill on Thursday to make the process of allotment of title and registration of periodicals simple and simultaneous through an online system without the requirement of any physical interface.

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Union I&B Minister criticises West Bengal government for intimidating journalists

Anurag Thakur launched a broadside at the West Bengal government for allegedly intimidating journalists in the State.

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Govt spent ₹967.46 crore on advertisements in print media from 2019-20 to 2023-24

Anurag Thakur said the CBC releases awareness/publicity campaigns.

The Hindu

Modi govt has granted Rs 12.7 crore as aid to 274 journalists since FY 2020-21

The Narendra Modi government has granted a total of Rs 12.73 crore as financial aid to 274 journalists from the financial year 2020-2021 till November this year, according to a reply in the Lok Sabha.

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Modi govt spent over Rs 9 cr to monitor TV channels last year

In order to monitor content by private networks, the Narendra Modi government spent over Rs 9 crore in the last financial year to maintain equipment and pay salaries at the Electronic Media Monitoring Centre.

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Khelo Indian Para Games: Celebrating champions beyond limit

By Anurag Thakur

The Times of India

Centre has blocked 122 YouTube news channels since Dec 2021: I&B minister

The Narendra Modi government has blocked 122 YouTube based news channels since December 2021, Union minister Anurag Thakur told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.

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DMK MP’s remark on Hindi heartland States roils Lok Sabha; BJP wants Stalin also to apologise

DMK MP Senthilkumar's disparaging remarks on Hindi-speaking States caused uproar in Lok Sabha, forcing an adjournment. Despite his apology, Union Ministers accused Congress of divisive agenda, citing Telangana CM-designate's remarks. Congress accused of playing politics of regionalism, intent on 'Bharat Todo' instead of 'Bharat Jodo'.

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Madhya Pradesh Assembly election results 2023 | People have rejected caste-based politics of Congress: Union Minister Anurag Thakur

Madhya Pradesh Assembly election results 2023: Union Minister Anurag Thakur lauded PM Modi's leadership as BJP crossed majority mark in 3 States; Narendra Singh Tomar praised PM's welfare schemes.

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Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Sukhu hits back at Anurag Thakur; Highlights Congress govt's achievements

SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Sukhu has hit back at Union Minister Anurag Thakur by saying the Congress government has fulfilled three guarantees in less than a year, but even after 9 years of forming the government at the Centre, the Modi government could not fulfil its guarantee of…

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Centre to provide 15,000 women self help groups with drones that can be rented out for agricultural purposes

Cabinet approves scheme to provide drones to 15,000 women SHGs with ₹1,261 crore outlay. Drones to be used for rental services to farmers for agriculture purpose. 80% of cost of drone and accessories to be provided by Centre. Pilot to get ₹15,000, co-pilot ₹10,000.

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Cabinet clears terms of reference for 16th Finance Commission

Govt approves ToR for 16th Finance Commission to make recommendations on sharing of tax revenues between Centre and states. Commission to submit report by Oct 2025. 15th Finance Commission's recommendations valid till FY 2025-26.

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Union Cabinet decides to extend free foodgrains scheme for five years

Cabinet approves extension of PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) till Jan 1, 2024; scheme provides 5 kg of free foodgrains/month to 80 crore poor people; expenditure estimated at Rs 11.8 lakh crore over 5 years.

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Will change RRR alignment in favour of farmers: Union Minister Anurag Thakur

Minister Anurag Thakur promises to change RRR alignment in favour of Rayagiri farmers if Gudur Narayana Reddy gets elected. He also pledges to establish IT hub in Bhuvanagiri, develop Valigonda mandal and clean Musi river.

The Hindu

Advani turns 96; PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh visit him

Greeting LK Advani on his 96th birthday, PM Modi, Amit Shah, Venkaiah Naidu, Nitin Gadkari, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, S Jaishankar, Nirmala Sitharaman, Bhupender Yadav, Praful Patel and Anurag Thakur praised his dedication to nation-building and contribution to BJP.

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54th IFFI to be held from November 20 to 28 in Goa

At 54th IFFI, Union Minister Anurag Thakur announced India's media & entertainment industry is 5th largest globally, growing 20% annually. Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award to be conferred on Michael Douglas. OTT awards introduced, 32 entries from 15 platforms, winner to get Rs.10 lakh.

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No one will be spared in Delhi Excise Policy case including Telangana CM's daughter: Union Minister Anurag Thakur

The Information and Broadcasting Minister told reporters in Hyderabad that the BJP does not have any understanding with the BRS.

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Cabinet approves ₹22,303 cr subsidy on P&K fertilisers for Rabi crop season

Cabinet approves ₹22,303cr subsidy on P&K fertilisers for Rabi season to ensure farmers get soil nutrients at reasonable rates. NBS rates for nitrogen, phosphorous, potash and sulphur approved. Di-ammonium phosphate to be sold at Rs 1,350/bag, MoP rate to go down.

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