Anurag Thakur: News
Anurag Thakur is a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) politician and a four-time Lok Sabha Member of Parliament from Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. HAs of 2021, he is the Minister of Information & Broadcasting as well as Youth & Sports Affairs in the Government of India. Thakur did his BA from Doaba College, Punjab. Son of BJP leader and former two-time Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Prem Kumar Dhumal, Thakur contested elections for the first time in the 2008 Hamirpur Lok Sabha bypoll and won. He has successfully retained the seat from 2008 onwards and won the 2019 election with a record margin, defeating Congress's Ram Lal Thakur. He was the President of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) from 2011 to 2016. Earlier the Chairman of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA), he took over as the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) chief in 2016, but was sacked from the post in 2017 by the Supreme Court of India for having failed to carry out the required reforms in the sports body and for not satisfying the criteria for the top office as set out by the court earlier. Thakur had worked as MoS for Finance & Corporate Affairs during 2019-21.
26 Mar 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP fields all 6 ex-Congress MLAs in Himachal assembly bypolls
The Bharatiya Janata Party has nominated six former Congress MLAs to contest the upcoming bypolls in Himachal Pradesh, each from the constituencies they previously served.
23 Mar 2024
Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh: 6 ex-Congress MLAs, 3 Independents join BJP
In a major political shift in Himachal Pradesh, six former Congress MLAs and three Independent legislators formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday.
14 Mar 2024
Ministry of Information and BroadcastingCentre bans 18 OTT platforms for 'vulgar content'
India's Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has blocked 18 OTT platforms like Dreams Films, Voovi, and Yessma, on Thursday for "publishing obscene, vulgar, and, in some instances, pornographic content."
22 Feb 2024
Farmers Protest'Delhi Chalo' march paused for 2 days after farmer's death
Farmer leaders have put the "Delhi Chalo" march on hold for two days after a protester was killed during clashes with the police at the Haryana-Punjab border.
22 Feb 2024
Narendra Modi'Committed to farmers,' PM Modi says after sugarcane FRP increase
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that his government is dedicated to fulfilling all promises made to the farmers.
14 Feb 2024
Central GovernmentFarmers resume 'Delhi Chalo' march after a day of chaos
Protesting farmers resumed their "Delhi Chalo" march on Wednesday, undettered by clashes with the police at the Punjab-Haryana border a day earlier.
15 Jan 2024
Rahul GandhiWant to bring peace back to Manipur, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on Monday, said that his party wants to bring peace back to strife-torn Manipur.
27 Dec 2023
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)WFI suspension: IOC announces 3-member ad-hoc committee to run affairs
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday formed an ad-hoc committee to manage the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)'s affairs.
25 Dec 2023
Sakshee MalikkhWFI election: Sakshee Malikkh hints at reconsidering retirement decision
Former wrestler Sakshee Malikkh has hinted at reconsidering her recent retirement decision following the dissolution of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI)'s newly-elected governing body on Sunday.
13 Nov 2023
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones to attend Bollywood party: Report
Hollywood stars Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are set to visit India and attend the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Reportedly, Douglas accepted the invitation during the 76th Cannes Film Festival.
11 Oct 2023
Central GovernmentCentre unveils Mera Yuva Bharat platform for youth engagement, development
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur on Wednesday unveiled Mera Yuva Bharat, an autonomous platform for youth development and social engagement.
11 Oct 2023
OTT releases'Bharat Hain Hum': Anurag Thakur unveils trailer and release date
Union Minister Anurag Thakur recently unveiled the trailer for Krish, Trish and Baltiboy - Bharat Hain Hum, an animated series that shares stories from the Indian freedom struggle.
04 Oct 2023
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala YojanaCentre hikes LPG subsidy for Ujjwala beneficiaries by Rs. 100
The Centre on Wednesday raised Ujjwala subsidy from Rs. 200 to Rs. 300 per LPG cylinder.
03 Oct 2023
Delhi PoliceDelhi Police raids NewsClick journalists' homes in China funding case
The Delhi Police is reportedly carrying out multiple raids at the residences of journalists and employees working with the news outlet NewsClick on Tuesday.
01 Oct 2023
LPG CylinderCommercial LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs. 209
The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a government-owned oil and gas company, has hiked the price of commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders by Rs. 209 starting Sunday, The Economic Times reported.
26 Sep 2023
Waheeda RehmanWaheeda Rehman to get Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year
On Tuesday, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur announced that veteran actor Waheeda Rehman will be felicitated with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award this year.
15 Sep 2023
Pakistan NewsNo cricket with Pakistan until it stops terrorism: Anurag Thakur
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said that it has been India's long-standing decision not to engage in bilateral cricket relations with Pakistan until it stops promoting cross-border terrorism.
29 Aug 2023
LPG CylinderCentre cuts domestic LPG price by Rs. 200/cylinder
In a major relief for consumers amid the festive season, the central government on Tuesday announced a reduction in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for domestic use.
01 Aug 2023
Central Board of Film CertificationParliament greenlights Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill: What will change for industry
In a significant move to protect the film industry from piracy and unauthorized screenings, Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2023—following its approval by Rajya Sabha last Thursday.
30 Jul 2023
Buddhadeb BhattacharjeeEx-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee continues to be on ventilator support
Veteran Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM) leader and former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee reportedly continued to be on ventilator support at Kolkata's Woodlands Hospital on Sunday.
'Just an eyewash': Anurag Thakur on opposition INDIA's Manipur visit
Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday lashed out at the newly-formed opposition bloc Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), saying the opposition leaders never spoke up when Manipur used to "burn" during their rule.
26 Jul 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghWFI polls: Brij Bhushan, son excluded; son-in-law to represent Bihar
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) outgoing President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and his son, WFI vice president Karan Bhushan Singh, have been excluded from the electoral college for the upcoming WFI elections.
24 Jul 2023
Christopher Nolan'Oppenheimer' controversy: I&B Minister Anurag Thakur demands CBFC's accountability
The recently released Christopher Nolan film Oppenheimer starring Cillian Murphy has come under scrutiny in India following its release over a sex scene featuring Bhagavad Gita.
19 Jul 2023
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)#IFFI2023: Who's most likely to win Best Web Series Award
In a historic first, the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will see a separate category for web series, acknowledging the ever-expanding expanse of India's OTT sector.
17 Jul 2023
Igor StimacIgor Stimac appeals to Narendra Modi for Asian Games participation
Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac made an emotional appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur to allow the team's participation in the 2023 Asian Games.
12 Jun 2023
Ministry of Information and BroadcastingCentre bans over 150 'anti-India' YouTube news channels and websites
The Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has removed more than 150 websites and YouTube-based news channels since May 2021.
11 Jun 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghPolice ask wrestlers for pics, video to back allegations: Report
The Delhi Police has reportedly asked the female wrestlers who filed sexual harassment charges against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to produce videos, pictures, or WhatsApp messages to back their claims.
10 Jun 2023
Sakshee MalikkhWrestlers coerced to compromise, minor backtracked under pressure: Sakshee Malikkh
Sakshee Malikkh, one of the top wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, said on Saturday that the "minor" complainant changed her statement against him allegedly under pressure.
07 Jun 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghProbe to complete by June 15: Government assures protesting wrestlers
Top wrestlers, who have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, said on Wednesday that the Centre has assured them of the completion of the police investigation by June 15, reported NDTV.
07 Jun 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghGovernment ready for discussion with protesting wrestlers: Anurag Thakur
Union Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur in the wee hours of Wednesday tweeted that the government is willing to have a discussion with the wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for alleged sexual harassment.
31 May 2023
IndiaGovernment approves cooperative grain storage program worth Rs. 1L crore
The Centre on Wednesday approved a Rs. 1 lakh crore program to increase the foodgrain storage capacity in India's cooperative sector by 700 lakh tons, said Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur, terming it the world's largest such scheme.
16 May 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghWomen wrestlers flag faults in harassment probe, allege intimidation: Report
At least three women wrestlers—who testified before the government-appointed Oversight Committee—alleged panel members tried to influence them and sought "video or audio proof" of their sexual harassment, The Indian Express reported.
15 May 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghHave faith in law and order: Sports minister to wrestlers
Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has urged the wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh to have faith in law and order and end their agitation.
05 May 2023
Delhi PoliceAllow police to complete probe: Anurag Thakur to protesting wrestlers
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur stated on Friday that the Delhi Police were conducting an unbiased probe into the sexual harassment allegations against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) head Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
03 May 2023
Vinesh PhogatAnurag Thakur tried to hush up matter: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat
Ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Tuesday claimed that complaints related to sexual harassment had been hushed up by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) in the past, and Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur did the same.
28 Apr 2023
Bajrang PuniaSports minister only spent 2-4 minutes with us: Protesting wrestlers
Olympic medalist and renowned wrestler Bajrang Punia on Thursday dismissed Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur's claims that he spent 12 hours with the protesting wrestlers to discuss the matter.
23 Apr 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghWrestlers complain against WFI chief, no FIR yet; resume protest
Seven women wrestlers lodged a complaint in Delhi against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accusing him of sexual harassment, reported The Indian Express on Sunday.
10 Mar 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Anurag Thakur slams NYT for op-ed on Kashmir's press freedom
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday lashed out at news outlet The New York Times, also known as NYT, for its recent opinion piece on freedom of the press in Kashmir.
16 Feb 2023
BBCDay 3: I-T Department questioned BBC over financial transactions, subsidiaries
The Income Tax Department's alleged survey at the British Broadcasting Corporation's (BBC) offices in Delhi and Mumbai entered its third day on Thursday.
21 Jan 2023
Brij Bhushan Sharan SinghWFI President Brij Bhushan to step aside until probe ends
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur revealed on Friday that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh would step down as the president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) amid the allegations of sexual misconduct against him and his associates.
