Page 2 - Latest Updates on Anurag Thakur
Financial inclusion important for economic empowerment of women: Thakur
Addressing the 40th Annual Session of the FICCI Ladies Organisation, Thakur said financial inclusion and going digital was critical to achieving the economic empowerment of women
 "Financial inclusion important for economic empowerment of women: Thakur")
New age-based ratings for films in Cinematograph (Certification) Rules 2024
The Cinematograph (Certification) Rules 2024 were notified by the Centre on Friday, introducing an updated mechanism for film certification process in India
 "New age-based ratings for films in Cinematograph (Certification) Rules 2024")
Defence exports to more than double to Rs 40,000 cr by 2026: Anurag Thakur
Swedish think-tank SIPRI's recent report revealed India was world's biggest arms importer in 2019-23, with a 9.8 per cent share of all arms imports
 "Defence exports to more than double to Rs 40,000 cr by 2026: Anurag Thakur")
Shah informing people about CAA from different platforms: Anurag Thakur
"Home Minister Amit Shah has been briefing people about the CAA from Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and other platforms that no one should get worried about it. It is a law that gives citizenship," he said
 "Shah informing people about CAA from different platforms: Anurag Thakur")
Cabinet approves Rs 8,400 cr for two corridors of Delhi Metro under Phase-4
The corridors, which are already at pre-bid stages by DMRC, are expected to be completed by March 2026
 "Cabinet approves Rs 8,400 cr for two corridors of Delhi Metro under Phase-4")
I&B minister Anurag Thakur launches 'Swaraj' series on OTT platform
He said the series will help the national and international audience understand the spirit of the country's 500-year-long relentless struggle to gain independence from colonial rulers
 "I&B minister Anurag Thakur launches 'Swaraj' series on OTT platform")
Anurag Thakur announces two National Centre of Excellence for women
The NCOE cover 23 focused and priority disciplines where Indian athletes have a chance to win medals in global competitions like the Asian Games and the Olympics
Khelo India medal winners now eligible for government jobs: Anurag Thakur
Thakur said the move is in keeping with Prime Minister's 'vision of a robust sports ecosystem, nurturing talent at grassroots level and turning sports into a lucrative and viable career option'
 "Khelo India medal winners now eligible for government jobs: Anurag Thakur")
Registered athletes to be issued digital certificates: Anurag Thakur
The digital certificate will have dates of the athletes' participation in competitions and serve as proof of their achievements
 "Registered athletes to be issued digital certificates: Anurag Thakur")
We must embed sports science into every layer of athletic framework: Bindra
Sports minister Anurag Singh Thakur said sports science plays an important role in the development of players.
 "We must embed sports science into every layer of athletic framework: Bindra")
Things have changed from UPA to UPI, says Anurag Thakur at FICCI event
The senior BJP leader said the prime minister was empowered to make tough decisions because of the clear mandate he received in the elections
It makes sense for IOC to give 2036 Olympics to India, says Anurag Thakur
'Then, the target I have set for 2036, India will be among the top-10 medal winning countries, and (by) 2047, among the top-5 to win medals,' he said
 "It makes sense for IOC to give 2036 Olympics to India, says Anurag Thakur")
Congress will not be able to open its account in UP this time: Thakur
Thakur said the people of Uttar Pradesh have elected four generations of the Nehru-Gandhi family and sent them to the Lok Sabha
 "Congress will not be able to open its account in UP this time: Thakur")
Anurag Thakur hits out at TMC, condemns atrocities in restive Sandeshkhali
Earlier in the day, Thakur said that 'Ek Se Shresth' centres were working well to impart education to students
Sports infra worth Rs 3000 cr established under Khelo India: Anurag Thakur
Thakur added that Khelo India and Target Olympics Podium Scheme (TOPS) had "revolutionised" the sports landscape in India
Govt modifies National Livestock Mission, includes various activities
The Centre will provide Rs 10 crore for the establishment of semen station and nucleus breeding farm for horse, donkey, and camel under the modified National Livestock Mission
Ready for talks with 'our brothers': Anurag Thakur on farmers' protest
At a cabinet briefing, Thakur said the government is committed to doubling of farmers' income and has taken several steps toward this end
 "Ready for talks with 'our brothers': Anurag Thakur on farmers' protest")
Anurag Thakur condemns attack on media freedom amid Sandeshkhali incident
The stifling of freedom of expression in West Bengal is unfortunate and amounts to the murder of democracy; the TMC government is flouting constitutional norms, he added
450 mn Jan Dhan accounts have accumulated Rs 2.1 trillion: Anurag Thakur
Addressing an audience of the officials and employees of the bank, the Minister at the very outset, congratulated Federal Bank for an all-time high share price
 "450 mn Jan Dhan accounts have accumulated Rs 2.1 trillion: Anurag Thakur")
Anurag Thakur welcomes release of 8 Navy vets facing death row in Qatar
The Court of Appeal in Qatar on December 28 commuted the capital punishment and sentenced them to jail terms for varying durations
