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Cabinet allows procurement by cooperatives through GeM portal

The move will help over 8.54 lakh registered cooperatives and their 27 crore members as they would get products at competitive rates from the GeM portal.

Govt agencies doing their job: Anurag Thakur on ED summons to Gandhis

Reacting to Congress' allegation of 'vendetta politics' with regard to the ED summons to Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case, Union minister Anurag Thakur said on Wednesday that the government agencies just do their work.

Man's fight to get Rs 35 refund on cancelled railway ticket benefits 300k

The Railways has approved Rs 2.43 crore in refunds to 2.98 lakh IRCTC users -- many of whom might have brought multiple tickets, according to an RTI reply received by Kota-based engineer Sujeet Swami.

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur likely to attend IPL 2022 final in Ahmedabad

With IPL 2022 final scheduled to take place between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals Anurag Thakur is likely to be present at the Narendra Modi Stadium here for the summit clash

IAS couple row: AAP MLAs slam Anurag Thakur for remarks against Delhi govt

AAP MLA Naresh Balyan on Saturday accused the minister of shamelessly telling white lies in front of everyone.

'By transferring IAS couple over stadium misuse Centre gave strong message'

Union home minister (Amit Shah) and the department took action against them and they were transferred to give a strong message that stadiums are meant for sportspersons, Union Sports minister said.

PM hosts Deaflympics contingent, says 'you brought pride, glory for India'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hosted India's Deaflympics contingent which produced its best-ever performance in the event held in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, from May 1 to 15.

India set to add 30 crore more OTT users, says Minister Anurag Thakur

India's OTT market is set to grow at 21 per cent every year, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said on Thursday even as he invited foreign producers to shoot films in the country. Speaking at the "India Forum" in Cannes, Thakur said the government will take all measures to speed up co-production from around the world and also offer the best locations in India for film shoots. "We are poised to take another leap as 300 million (30 crore) citizens are set to connect online as India marches ahead in cementing its space in the media and entertainment sector," the minister was quoted as saying in a press release. Thakur said Indian startups in the media and entertainment sector will showcase their technological prowess and pitch to the best in the animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) industry. He said the government has envisioned major initiatives over the last eight years to boost co-productions, film shoots and film facilitations in India. The minist

Cannes: Anurag Thakur offers big boost to foreign film shoots in India

Information and Broadcasting, and Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anurag Thakur announced a slew of initiatives to promote India as an international film shooting destination.

India becoming 'content hub' of the world: Anurag Thakur at Cannes Festival

IT minister Anurag Thakur made a pitch for India becoming a "content hub of the world" as he led a star-studded delegation at the 75th Cannes Film Festival

Indian delegation led by Anurag Thakur lights up red carpet at Cannes

Dressed in traditional attire, the 11-member Indian delegation led by I&B Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday walked the red carpet at the inaugural of Cannes Film Festival in France, where India has been named as the 'country of honour' at the Marche du Film, the business counterpart of the marquee event. Mame Khan, the traditional Manganiyar singer from Rajasthan, became the first folk artiste to open the red carpet event for the Indian contingent at Cannes. Donning a cream-coloured bandhgala, Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Thakur, along with music maestro A R Rahman, composer Ricky Kej, lyricist and poet Prasoon Joshi, and veteran director Shekhar Kapur, walked the red carpet to attend the screening of opening film "Coupez" (Final Cut) by French director Michel Hazanavicius. The ten celebrities, who accompanied the minister, included musical maestros, renowned film makers and actors who represent a kaleidoscope of diversity from various regions, languages, ...

Anurag Thakur asks Ashok Gehlot to ensure communal harmony in Rajasthan

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday called upon the Rajasthan government to maintain communal harmony in the state in the wake of violence over the past two months between groups.

Aim to turn India into a top sporting nation by 2047, says Amit Shah

He also said initiatives like Khelo India and Fit India were aimed at achieving the goal of India becoming a top sports nation

Cabinet clears Rs 2,426 cr to upgrade 2G mobile sites in naxal areas to 4G

The project is spread across naxal area in 10 states and the task has been assigned to the state-owned telecom firm BSNL

Govt approves Rs 60,939 crore subsidy for phosphate-based fertilizers

The decision to raise the fertilisers subsidy was taken after a spike in the prices of crop nutrients in global markets, mainly due to supply chain disruption after Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Will see what needs to be done to ensure interest of Indian players: Thakur

The highly-anticipated second edition of the Khelo India University Games 2021 is set to kick off with the opening ceremony on Sunday

Rahul Gandhi has no right to guide BJP govt on China: Anurag Thakur

On the sidelines of a function on Monday, Thakur told reporters those who 'had soup with Chinese officials should not try to guide the BJP leaders on how to work'

40th edition of 'Hunar Haat' to be inaugurated in Mumbai on Sunday

The 40th edition of "Hunar Haat", a platform to preserve, protect and promote local artisans and craftsmen, will be inaugurated here by Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday.

CCEA approves Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan with outlay of Rs 5,911 cr

Cabinet has today approved continuation of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan till 2025-26 with outlay of Rs 5,911 crore, says I&B Minister Anurag Thakur

Cabinet nod to distribute fortified rice under central schemes

According to an official statement later, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state agencies have procured 88.65 metric tonnes of fortified rice for supply and distribution