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Saturday, November 2, 2024
TopicAnurag Thakur

Topic: Anurag Thakur

In Parliament, Akhilesh says it takes ‘99 abuses to become minister’, Thakur digs up old ‘jaati’ clip

Ruckus & sloganeering disrupt House proceedings, Speaker Om Birla claims its Oppn strategy. Fighting for caste census for Dalits and Adivasis, says Congress's Gaurav Gogoi.

Congress cries ‘breach of privilege’ after Modi’s shoutout to Anurag Thakur’s ‘caste’ jibe in House

The BJP MP's remarks had invited loud protests from Opposition benches Tuesday, with Rahul Gandhi saying he would tolerate all insults in his fight for a nationwide caste census.

‘Arjuna saw the fish’s eye’ – Rahul says will get census done after Anurag Thakur’s caste barb

In LS, Anurag Thakur says, 'One whose caste is not known is talking about caste census'. Rahul Gandhi says he was 'insulted', Thakur defends himself by saying he didn't name anyone.

Assets worth Rs 11 cr, including a pistol & a rifle — what Anurag Thakur’s poll affidavit shows

Union minister is eyeing a 5th term from Hamirpur in Himachal, his stronghold, as BJP candidate. Thakur will face Congress's Satpal Raizada, a former Una MLA.

‘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.

On Camera

As a Hindu Canadian, I am deeply hurt by cancellation of Diwali. My community is now sidelined

Canada faces serious foreign interference issues, but these challenges must not be weaponized to unfairly target friendly and important allies like India.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

Indian firms sanctioned by US didn’t violate laws, says MEA. Hyderabad firm that supplied to Army on list

Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.