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Anurag Thakur calls for introspection by media houses after CJI's remarks

Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday called for introspection by media houses of their functioning after Chief Justice of India N V Ramanna said kangaroo courts by media were detrimental to the health of democracy. Speaking at the National Broadcasting Day function at All India Radio here, Thakur said Ramanna's remarks raised questions on the credibility of media. "We need to introspect whether we have crossed the 'Lakshman Rekha' while delivering news," Thakur said. "I wish to urge friends in the media that if such an impression is being created, there is a need for introspection," he said. Agenda-driven debates and kangaroo courts being run by the media are detrimental to the health of the democracy, Ramana said in Ranchi. The CJI said media trials affect the fair functioning and independence of the judiciary. Addressing the gathering Thakur said that when some people surmised that Radio was going to have an existential crisis with the advent of ...

"Will Sisodia too lose memory?" Anurag Thakur attacks CM Kejriwal

Anurag Thakur attacked Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and accused him of shielding the "corrupt" after Delhi's lieutenant governor VK Saxena recommended a CBI probe into the Delhi Excise Policy

Cabinet okays rail link to three religious places in Gujarat, Rajasthan

The proposed rail line will traverse through the Sirohi district of Rajasthan and Sabarkantha, Banaskantha and Mahesana districts of Gujarat.

Anurag Thakur assures support for successful conduct of FIFA U17 Women's WC

Jaime Yarza, Director Tournaments, FIFA and Sunando Dhar, acting general secretary, All India Football Federation called on Sports minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday.

Centre provided free ration to 80 cr people during Covid: Anurag Thakur

Union minister Anurag Thakur on Monday said that the Centre provided free ration to 80 crore people for eight months without any discrimination during the Covid pandemic

Sports Ministry launches online portal for schemes, rewards, benefits

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur reiterated that procedures have been relaxed for the athletes so that they can get the benefits of welfare schemes without any delay

Govt approves deregulation of sale of domestically-produced crude oil

While contracts for oilfields awarded since 1999 gave producers the freedom to sell oil, the govt fixed buyers for crude produced from older fields, such as Mumbai High of ONGC and Ravva of Vedanta

Top headlines: GST on casinos deferred; marketing freedom to oil producers

Briefing reporters about deliberations at the two-day meeting of the GST Council, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said finance and other ministers of 16 states spoke on the compensation issue

Cong's internal rivalries has affected law and order in Rajasthan: Thakur

Union minister Anurag Thakur Wednesday slammed the Ashok Gehlot dispensation in Rajasthan over the killing of a tailor in Udaipur, as the Congress' internal rivalries affected law and order.

Govt approves Rs 2,516 cr for computerisation of 63,000 PACS: Thakur

This will improve the PACS' functioning and bring transparency, says Union minister Anurag Thakur

Sports to progress if Centre, states create plans together: Anurag Thakur

Anurag Thakur said that sports and players will progress if states and Centre create strategies and infrastructure and organise events and competitions together with the spirit of 'Team India

Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin meets Anurag Thakur in Delhi

Russian Sports Minister Oleg Matytsin on Wednesday met Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur, here in the national capital

'Apologise to PM Modi, country': Thakur slams Congress over Sahay's remark

Sahay, a former Union minister, on Monday kicked up a row when he said Modi is behaving like Adolf Hitler and "will die like Hitler" if he follows the path of the German dictator.

Agniveers to be considered for physical education teachers: Anurag Thakur

Amid the ongoing protests over the Agnipath scheme, Anurag Thakur said that after retirement from service, Agniveers will be considered for appointment as physical education teachers in schools

Govt taking all steps for safety of women athletes: Sports minister

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said that the government is taking all possible steps to ensure safety of women athletes

Anurag Thakur, Gautam Gambhir hail Neeraj Chopra as he sets national record

Sports minister Anurag Thakur and former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir lavished praise on "golden boy" Neeraj Chopra after the star thrower created a new national record on Tuesday.

Cabinet nod for development of new greenfield airport in Dholera: Thakur

Dholera Airport is to get Passenger and Cargo traffic from Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) and is expected to become a major cargo hub to serve the industrial region.

Prophet row: No place for violence in democracy, says Anurag Thakur on stir

The Union minister said law and order is a state subject and in order to maintain it, they should take strict possible action against the rioters

DCW writes to I&B minister to ban 'misogynistic' body spray advertisement

The Delhi Commission For Women has written to Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur demanding that a "misogynistic" advertisement being played on mass media be taken off air

Anurag Thakur launches nationwide 'Fit India Freedom Rider Cycle Rally'

Anurag Thakur, along with 750 young cyclists, covered a distance of 7.5 km during the cycle rally that started from Major Dhyan Chand Stadium