The Latest Breaking News from Anurag Thakur

Opposition’s Manipur visit a political tour: Thakur

Anurag Thakur alleged that violence in West Bengal during the recently concluded panchayat elections was carried out by TMC activists as per instructions of Chief Minister and party supremo Mamata Banerjee.

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

Explained | The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill’s proposal to check piracy of films, revamp age-based certification

The Hindu explains provisions of the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and how it proposes to check piracy.

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

India will host Olympics in future, says Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur expressed India's ambition to host the Olympics in the future during an event in Greater Noida. He emphasised that organising high-quality tournaments across various sporting disciplines will play a crucial role in elevating India to the status of a sporting superpower.

The Times of India · Jul 27, 2023

Government clears football teams for Asian Games

Sports Ministry grants relaxation to Indian football teams for Asian Games; Men's and Women's teams to participate despite not meeting existing criterion; AIFF president Kalyan Choubey holds meetings with Home Minister and Sports Minister to find solution; Indian football on rise, participation in Asian Games to boost morale.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Parliament Monsoon session, Day 6: INDIA alliance MPs to wear black clothes to protest over Manipur

All Members of Parliament from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will wear black clothes to the Parliament to register its protest over the situation in Manipur. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 27, 2023

Uncertainty ends: Football teams get green signal for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The uncertainty surrounding the Indian men's and women's football teams' participation in the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou ended on Wednesday. The sports ministry decided to relax the selection criteria to facilitate the entries of both squads in the Asiad, scheduled from September 23 to October 8 in…

The Times of India · Jul 27, 2023

Four social media agencies chosen to popularise govt campaigns: Thakur in LS

The government has chosen four agencies to work with social media influencers for content about government schemes and campaigns, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. 

Newslaundry · Jul 25, 2023

Withdraw decision to shut down Ananthapuri FM channel: Sivankutty

General Education Minister V.Sivankutty has urged the the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur to withdraw Prasar Bharati’s decision to close down the All India Radio’s Ananthapuri FM channel

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

Oppenheimer controversy | I&B Minister Anurag Thakur demands explanation from CBFC

Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur has sought an explanation from CBFC over an intimate scene, wherein a copy of the Bhagavad Gita has been shown. Makers of the movie Oppenheimer may also be asked to remove the impugned scene.

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

Parliament Monsoon session: MPs from opposition parties move notices seeking discussion on Manipur situation

With opposition parties planning to mount their attack on the Centre in Parliament, facing disruptions since the Monsoon session began, over the Manipur issue, Congress and other party MPs including AAP on Monday moved notices in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha demanding discussions on the situation of the violence-hit…

Dynamite News · Jul 24, 2023