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Licences of 204 private TV channels revoked during 2016-20, says Govt

The government has revoked licences of over 200 private TV channels and issued warnings in 128 cases for violation of guidelines during 2016-2020, Union minister Anurag Thakur said on Monday

Mirabai Chanu created history, entire nation is proud of her: Thakur

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday hailed weightlifter Mirabai Chanu for creating history by winning a first day medal at the Tokyo Olympics

Need joint effort to make India a sporting powerhouse: Anurag Thakur

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur insisted that sports is a state subject but said if the centre and the respective states work hand in hand, the country can be a sporting powerhouse in the future.

'Agencies doing their work': Anurag Thakur on tax raids on media houses

As the Income Tax department carried out multi-city raids against two media organisations on Thursday, Union minister Anurag Thakur said agencies are doing their work, there is no interference in it.

Union Cabinet approves Rs 6,322-cr PLI scheme for specialty steel

The scheme has an employment generation potential of about 525,000 of which 68,000 will be direct and the rest will be indirect employment, says govt

First batch of 88 Indian athletes departs for Tokyo Olympics 2021

The eight disciplines comprised archery, badminton, table tennis, hockey, judo, gymnastics, swimming and weightlifting

Tokyo 2020: Anurag Thakur to send off first batch of Indian athletes today

With the Tokyo Olympics set to commence in a week's time, a formal send-off ceremony will take place on Saturday at New Delhi's Airport as the first batch of athletes departs from India to Tokyo

National Ayush Mission to continue as centrally sponsored scheme till 2026

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved continuation of the National Ayush Mission as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for another five years till 2026, Union minister Anurag Thakur said.

Sports min launches official song on Indian contingent at Tokyo Olympics

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday launched the 'Cheer4India' song of the country's Olympic contingent and urged the public to wholeheartedly rally behind its athletes during the Tokyo Games.

Anurag Thakur chairs high-level meet to review India's Olympic preparation

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday chaired the first review meeting after taking charge of his ministry as he took stock of India's preparation for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.

Anurag Thakur takes charge as sports minister succeeding Rijiju

The 46-year-old former Cricket Board President was given responsibility of sports and youth affairs along with the Information and Broadcasting ministry

Cabinet reshuffle: Full list of Modi govt ministers, and their portfolios

Among key changes in the reshuffle, Mansukh Mandaviya has become Union health minister, and Jyotiraditya Scindia civil aviation minister. Here's how the full list of ministers in the Modi Cabinet

Officials, Infosys working to resolve glitches in I-T portal: Anurag Thakur

Earlier today, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor had slammed the Centre over the reported glitches in the new Income Tax portal

In relief to taxpayers, govt announces extension of compliance deadlines

PAN-Aadhar linkage deadline is extended by another 3 months till Sept 30; payment without interest under dispute-resolution scheme is extended by 2 months

Financial inclusion a top priority for govt, says Union Minister Thakur

Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur on Thursday said financial inclusion is a top priority for the government and that promoting financial education would help in realising the collective potential. He was speaking at a virtual event to launch six modules of short films of Investor Education & Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) titled 'Hisaab Ki Kitaab', according to an official release. Thakur is the Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs. IEPFA comes under the corporate affairs ministry. The mandate of IEPFA is to build investor awareness among various stakeholders in the rural and urban areas. Due to the digital global community, the urban-rural divide in India is blurring. Yet the behaviour change in the rural populace with respect to investment and long term financial planning needs to be triggered, the minister said. Noting that financial inclusion is one of the top-most policy priorities for the government, Thakur said promoting and deepening financial education

Indian economy resilient, to rebound on strong fundamentals: Anurag Thakur

Thakur said reforms undertaken, and strong fundamentals ensured India is witnessing a 'swift' rebound from a contraction of 24.4 per cent in April-June 2020 to a growth of 1.6 per cent Jan-March 2021.

Thakur hits back at Chidambaram; says economy will rebound on reforms

Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said India's growth will rebound on the back of consistent reforms and strong fundamentals.

Minister responds to Kharge letter to PM, says states get 70% vax revenue

Union Minister of State (MoS) for Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur on Sunday gave point wise responses elaborating measures taken by the Centre and rectifying some of the "misconceptions"

175.6 mn free Covid-19 vaccine doses provided to states: MoS Anurag Thakur

Minister of State for Finance Anurag Singh Thakur on Sunday said the government has provided 175.6 million Covid-19 vaccine doses so far to states and union territories for inoculation of people

India open for stronger trade relations with EU, says Anurag Thakur

Union minister Anurag Singh Thakur on Thursday said India is open for stronger trade and investment with the European Union (EU)