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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
TopicAnurag Thakur

Topic: Anurag Thakur

‘Indian media is self-regulated but must avoid erring intentionally,’ says I&B minister Anurag Thakur

Cautioning media against the ‘debilitating infodemic’ and ‘digital colonialism’, Thakur said at DNPA conclave that it must showcase work of the government and country to the world.

‘Congress hatching conspiracy to humiliate Hindu culture, Sanatan Dharma,’ says Anurag Thakur

At press conference in Delhi Wednesday, the union minister said Congress raised issues of casteism and religion, and when it did not work it resorted to a ‘north-south divide.’

India approves new finance commission to suggest how federal taxes will be shared with states

Presently, India shares 42% of federal taxes with states. Next Finance Commission will submit its report by October 2025 and its recommendations will be implemented from fiscal yr 2026-27.

Vajpayee to Manmohan—PMs who brought women’s bill went out of power. Modi’s turn now?

Scared by this coincidence, BJP supporters have begun seeking advice from their favorite astrologers.

Sports minister cancels China Asian Games trip to protest ‘discrimination’ against Arunachal players

The three women players could not download their travel documents online, days before they were to leave for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Modi govt allocates Rs 1,650 crore for 75 lakh free gas connections under PM Ujjwala scheme

The additional LPG connections are to be provided in the course of the next three years, Union minister Anurag Thakur said.

Anurag Thakur is in great demand on TV news channels. Everyone lets him attack the opposition

This week saw many interviews in television news channels and newspapers. Narendra Modi and S. Jaishankar led the way.

‘We gave more press freedom, Congress jailed over 263 journalists in Emergency’ — Anurag Thakur in RS

Rajya Sabha passes Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, by voice vote. Information & broadcasting minister Thakur also attacks Congress for 'red-tapism'.

Top wrestlers meet sports minister to demand action against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh

Past midnight Tuesday, Anurag Thakur had tweeted the government was willing to have a discussion with the wrestlers over their ‘issues’.

‘Won’t agree to just anything,’ say protesting wrestlers after minister’s invite for talks

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur tweeted late Tuesday that the government was willing to discuss their issues; the wrestlers have accused WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment.

On Camera

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.