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People have rejected caste-based politics of Congress: Anurag Singh Thakur
Anurag Thakur further said that women in Rajasthan had made up their minds to vote against the Congress for allegations of corruption and poor handling of women's security in the state
 "People have rejected caste-based politics of Congress: Anurag Singh Thakur")
People will be freed from Rajasthan's Congress govt and its loot: Thakur
He also thanked the people of Rajasthan for extending their support to the BJP
 "People will be freed from Rajasthan's Congress govt and its loot: Thakur")
Cabinet approves 'terms of reference' for 16th Finance Commission
Chairman, members to be appointed 'as soon as possible'; commission to submit report by Oct 31, 2025
 "Cabinet approves 'terms of reference' for 16th Finance Commission")
Centre approves 'terms of reference' for the 16th Finance Commission
The recommendations would cover a five-year period commencing April 1, 2026, Anurag Thakur said
 "Centre approves 'terms of reference' for the 16th Finance Commission")
Union cabinet approves terms of reference for 16th Finance Commission
Thakur said the 16th Finance Commission will submit its report by October 2025 and the recommendations will be valid for a five-year period beginning April 2026
 "Union cabinet approves terms of reference for 16th Finance Commission")
Centre extends PMGKAY free ration scheme for another five years till 2029
At a cabinet briefing, Anurag Thakur said that the extension will cost the exchequer Rs 11.8 trillion
 "Centre extends PMGKAY free ration scheme for another five years till 2029")
Govt committed to boosting creative economy for cinematic quality: Thakur
He was speaking after inaugurating the '75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow' section on the sidelines of Film Bazaar of the ongoing International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2023 in Goa
 "Govt committed to boosting creative economy for cinematic quality: Thakur")
India to be 3rd largest media & entertainment mkt in 5 yrs: Anurag Thakur
The minister said similar to last year's edition when they initiated some firsts, the spirit continues with some more firsts in this edition also
Interest in IFFI growing across globe: Thakur says new film policy on anvil
Thakur said India's media and entertainment industry is clocking an annual growth rate of 20% and added post-production work is creating different kinds of interest in the country
 "Interest in IFFI growing across globe: Thakur says new film policy on anvil")
'Media must act as responsible pillar of democracy, call out fake news'
"It is our collective responsibility to challenge such narratives, expose the falsehoods, and ensure that truth prevails," Anurag Thakur added
 "'Media must act as responsible pillar of democracy, call out fake news'")
Chhattisgarh polls: Baghel failed to fulfill promises, says Anurag Thakur
Union minister Anurag Thakur said that the Bhupesh Baghel-led government in the state has been unable to fulfill any promise they made during 2018 Assembly elections
 "Chhattisgarh polls: Baghel failed to fulfill promises, says Anurag Thakur")
Chhattisgarh elections: Lotus ready to bloom in state, says Anurag Thakur
Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that the lotus is now ready to bloom in the mess spread by the Congress in Chhattisgarh
 "Chhattisgarh elections: Lotus ready to bloom in state, says Anurag Thakur")
Draft bill proposed to replace the Cable TV Networks (Regulation) Act
The regulation will require broadcasting and content platforms to form a self-regulating content evaluation committee to oversee content on their platforms
 "Draft bill proposed to replace the Cable TV Networks (Regulation) Act")
New Bill seeks to consolidate self-regulation in broadcast sector
"This pivotal legislation modernises our broadcasting sector's regulatory framework, replacing outdated Acts, Rules, and Guidelines with a unified, future-focused approach," Thakur said
 "New Bill seeks to consolidate self-regulation in broadcast sector")
Kaleshwaram is the biggest engineering blunder, says Anurag Thakur
The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) is a multi-purpose irrigation project on the Godavari River in Telangana's Kaleshwaram
AAP steeped in corruption from Delhi to Punjab, alleges Anurag Thakur
Anurag Thakur said, "Ever since they came to power, one leader after another has been found involved in corruption. Aam Aadmi Party has done widespread corruption from Delhi to Punjab
Who are these people who want to create chaos here: Anurag on Kerala blasts
"I condemn the bomb blast incident in Kerala...," Thakur told reporters in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur on late Sunday evening
SHGs products to be made available on e-commerce platforms: Anurag Thakur
He called upon the delf-help groups to take special care of the quality and packaging of the finished products so that these can compete with brands available in the market
Madhya Pradesh polls: PM Modi, Amit Shah in BJP's star campaigners' list
The BJP released a list on Friday, featuring names of prominent party leaders for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh elections
 "Madhya Pradesh polls: PM Modi, Amit Shah in BJP's star campaigners' list")
India vs New Zealand: BJP, Congress leaders attend match in Dharamshala
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur and BJP national president J P Nadda were in attendance
 "India vs New Zealand: BJP, Congress leaders attend match in Dharamshala")
