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Not an era for war, India reiterates, as G20 finance meet starts

India has kept a neutral stance on the war, declining to blame Russia for the invasion, seeking a diplomatic solution and increasing its purchases of Russian oil over the past year

G20 can contribute to finding solutions to global challenges: Anurag Thakur

Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur on Wednesday said the G20 can contribute significantly to find a solution to global challenges such as climate change and geo-political tensions. Speaking at the inaugural session of the G20 Second Finance and Central Bank Deputies (FCBD) Meeting here, he noted that the theme of India's G20 Presidency is Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (one earth, one family, one future). The world is facing the lingering effect of COVID pandemic, issues around food and energy security, and inflation, worsening climate change and geo-political tensions, the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, and Youth Affairs & Sports said in his address. He pointed out that the impact of these crises can affect the progress of key developmental paradigm. The G20 can make significant contribution to find pragmatic solutions to these challenges through a focused and thoughtful dialogue and deliberations, he told the gathering. The theme Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' reflects the ...

EC order on Shiv Sena made things crystal clear, asserts Anurag Thakur

Union minister Anurag Thakur has said the Election Commission's decision to recognise the Eknath Shinde-led faction as the real Shiv Sena has made things "crystal clear" and former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray should now understand who actually has the support of party workers. He also taunted Thackeray saying what was the use of repenting over what has been lost. The rival factions led by Maharashtra CM Shinde and his predecessor Thackeray are locked in legal battles over the control of the Shiv Sena. When asked about it, Thakur told reporters in Indore late on Tuesday night that the Election Commission (EC) has given a very detailed decision in this matter. "Iske baad doodh ka doodh aur pani ka pani ho chuka hai (everything is crystal clear now)," the Union Information and Broadcasting Minister said. "Thackeray should now understand who has the number (support) of Shiv Sainiks, party's MLAs, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs. This number alone tells the entire story,"

Netflix global CEO meets union minister Anurag Thakur in New Delhi

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur here on Friday met Netflix Chief Executive Officer Ted Sarandos and discussed the expanding creative economy of the country. During their meeting, Thakur highlighted how India had emerged as a content and post-production hub, backed by the talent of Indians. "Pleasure meeting you Mr Ted Sarandos @netflix, best wishes on your new role! India has emerged as a content & post production hub backed by talent; Our original content is being dubbed globally. Look forward to the story of India & Indians expanding even further across the world," Thakur tweeted. The two also discussed India's regional content which is amongst the most viewed content internationally. In 2022, the central government ministry had announced a partnership with Netflix to produce 25 short films on inspirational stories of individuals and the freedom struggle under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav that celebrated 75 years of independence of India. The first set ..

India now aid giver, lauded for relief operations worldwide: Anurag Thakur

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday said India has now emerged as an aid giver that rushes to help nations in need and its efforts in disaster relief operations have been lauded worldwide. "The new India is now extending help to others. India's stature and capabilities have changed. This is the face of transforming India, the face of an empowered India," Thakur said after releasing a book 'Operation Ganga' authored by senior IAS officer Tarun Pithode, on the relief operations mounted to evacuate Indian nationals, mostly students, after war broke out in Ukraine last year. Thakur said when Prime Minister Narendra Modi says this is not an era of war, the world pays attention. "Today, the world looks at India as a land of opportunities, whether it be the International Solar Alliance or our Mission LiFE," he said. In the time of crisis, India has extended help everywhere, be it Nepal, Afghanistan or Sri Lanka, Thakur said. The minister said during the Ukraine

Efforts afoot to have built-in satellite tuners in TV sets: Anurag Thakur

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday said efforts are afoot to have a built-in satellite tuner in television sets to offer access to over 200 channels, a move that could make set-top boxes redundant. He said there has been a humongous expansion of general entertainment channels on Free Dish, which has helped attract crores of viewers. "I have made a new beginning in my department. If your television has a built-in satellite tuner, then there will be no need to have a separate set-top box. One can have access to more than 200 channels at the click of the remote," he told reporters. The minister, however, made it clear that the decision in this matter is yet to be taken. In December last year, Thakur had written to Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to issue directions to television manufacturers to adopt the standards issued by the Bureau of Industrial Standards for built-in satellite tuners. Television sets with built-in satel

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Uttar Pradesh steadily becoming India's sports hub, says Anurag Thakur

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday said that Uttar Pradesh is steadily becoming a hub of sports in India as the state is building a strong foundation for athletes to bring medals to the country

Anurag to tour Mumbai South Central LS seat on Monday to shore BJP fortunes

Senior BJP leader Anurag Thakur will visit Mumbai on Monday to shore up the BJP's fortunes in Mumbai South Central Lok Sabha seat, currently held by Rahul Shewale of the Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde faction. The Union minister for Information and Broadcasting, and Sports will tour six assembly constituencies under the Lok Sabha seat and hold meetings with the district core committee to assess the political situation in the region, where elections to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) are long overdue. Of the six assembly constituencies, the BJP has legislators in two R Tamil Selvan in Sion Koliwada and Kalidas Kolambkar in Wadala. Mahim assembly seat is held by Sada Sarwankar of the Shinde faction of the Shiv Sena. NCP leader Nawab Malik and Congress leader Varsha Gaikwad represent Anushakti Nagar and Dharavi assembly seats respectively. Prakash Phaterpekar from the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of the Shiv Sena represents Chembur. This will be Thakur's second visit to Mumb

GIS shows picture of new and developing Uttar Pradesh, says Anurag Thakur

Record-level investments are coming in different sectors of the Uttar Pradesh at the Global Investors Summit, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said on Sunday

Anurag Thakur unveils newly constructed hostel of SAI in Lucknow, UP

Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur unveiled the newly constructed hostel of Sports Authority of India Centre Lucknow on Sunday, said a press release

Khelo India has given platform to thousands of young players: Anurag Thakur

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur on Friday inaugurated the third Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg. The third edition of the Khelo India Winter Games will be held

No restrictions today in J-K for hoisting Tricolor, says Anurag Thakur

Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday said that he was once jailed for hoisting the Tricolor in the Union Territory

India ahead of America's Silicon Valley in the field of IT: Anurag Thakur

India is ahead of America's Silicon Valley in the field of IT, exemplified among other things by the fact the Covid vaccination certificate here is available digitally while the rest of the countries still have it on paper, Union minister Anurag Thakur has said. The country today is moving towards becoming a digital economy with "chaiwala to fadiwala (roadside vendors)" all doing their businesses with the help of Internet, he said. Digital transactions worth Rs 12.62 lakh crore have been recorded in the country since the BJP came to power in 2014, he said during a meeting of party functionaries at Una last night, according to a release issued on Sunday. Thakur said nine years ago when the Congress government was in power at the Center, inflation was 12 percent and "corruption" was rampant. Today when countries like the United States are struggling with an inflation rate of 8.3 percent, and India's inflation rate is 5.7 percent, he said. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narend

India ranks third in world start-up ecosystem, says Anurag Thakur

Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur on Saturday said India is now the hub of 'Start-up' ecosystem in the world, ranking third with 90,000 'Start-Ups' and 107 unicorn companies worth 30 billion dollars. The Minister for Information and Broadcasting, and Youth Affairs and Sports was speaking at the valedictory function of 36th Inter-University North Zone Youth Festival (Antarnaad) under the aegis of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) at the Jammu University. More than 1,000 participants from 18 universities across the country participated in the week-long festival. "India is now the hub of 'Start-up' ecosystem in the world, ranking third with 90,000 'Start-Ups' and 107 unicorn companies worth 30 billion dollars which has been possible only by the contribution of India's youth," the minister said. Thakur said the world is looking towards New India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi as India is now the biggest exporter of vaccines, biggest exporter of mobile phones and defence ...

Union Budget stands to benefit all sections of society: Anurag Thakur

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur described the Union Budget presented on Wednesday as "all encompassing" which benefits every section of the society. He said the budget stands firm on the foundation laid by the previous budgets presented by the Narendra Modi government. Due to the inclusive development and futuristic policies of the Modi government, the Indian economy is on the right track and moving firmly towards a bright future, he said in a statement. Because of the provisions made in the previous budgets of the Modi government, India has become the world's fifth largest economy with the fastest growth rate. Along with giving a boost to the country's economy, the current budget also presents the blueprint of a developed India from the 75th year of independence to the 100th year of independence, he said. Inspired by the prime minister's five vows, the seven pillars of this budget -- inclusive development, preference for the underprivileged, infrastructu

Britishers were afraid of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: Anurag Thakur

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said here on Sunday that the Britishers were afraid of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose who had left the Indian Civil Service (ICS) to join the freedom struggle.After independence, the ICS became the Indian Administrative Service (IAS)."Netaji left ICS and dedicated himself to the country's freedom struggle. Netaji stood alone in front of the Britishers. Britishers said they were not afraid of Mahatma Gandhi. Britishers were afraid of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. There were several freedom fighters on Bengal's soil so the Britishers had to move to Delhi," Thakur said while addressing the youth at the 'Yuvotsav 2023, Swavalambi Bharat Abhiyan' here.Thakur also stressed that it is the responsibility of the youth to fight against those trying to "murder democracy.""Many freedom fighters took birth on this land. If you can free this land from Britishers, you can also free this land from those who are murdering democracy. You have to save the name of Bengal," ..

Oversight committee will conduct probe against WFI chief: Anurag Thakur

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Creative autonomy necessary, but with safeguards: Anurag Thakur

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday made a strong pitch for creative autonomy and said there were adequate safeguards in place for monitoring content on OTT platforms. Creativity should not be reined in, it should have autonomy. But it should not be too much that anything can be shown. We have kept adequate provisions and till date they are working fine, Thakur said, participating in the 75th anniversary celebrations of 'Panchajanya' weekly, the RSS mouthpiece. Thakur said creative autonomy was necessary with adequate safeguards to ensure that it was not misused. He said the ministry does receive complaints about content on over-the-top (OTT) platforms, but almost 95 per cent grievances are settled at the level of producers, while others get resolved at the second stage of the association of publishers of the content. The minister said only one per cent complaints reach the inter-departmental committee and it is ensured that strict action is taken in such

PM Modi to inaugurate National Youth festival in Karnataka on Jan 12

This was announced by the Union Minister for Youth and Sports Affairs Anurag Singh Thakur at a media briefing in New Delhi on Tuesday