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68th National Film Awards, Winners List In Main Categories
The main categories of the National Film Awards are Feature Films, Non-Feature Films, Best Writing on Cinema and the Most Film-Friendly State. In the 68th edition, Most Film Friendly State was Madhya Pradesh, Colour Photo(Best Telugu-Film,) Thinkalazcha Nischayam (Malayalam film), Toolsidas Junior … read-more
Tags: Film Awards, Main Categories, National Film Awards, Anurag Thakur, Winner List
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Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur Inaugurates Khashaba Jadhav Sports Complex In Pune
Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, initiated the Khashaba Jadhav Sports Complex on the campus of Savitribai Phule University in Pune on May 28. According to Thakur, every university in the country can perform a significant role in the development of sports by developing world-class facilities to assist athletes. The sports facility spans 27 acres and offers facilities to accommodate athletes from a variety of… read-more
Tags: sports, Union Sports Minister, Anurag Thakur, Khashaba Jadhav, Pune
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Baseless Allegations By Opposition, Says Anurag Thakur
Union Minister Anurag Thakur denied the allegations of the opposition over PM Modi's silence in communal violence incident. On April 16, Thakur said, opposition leaders are trying to spread hatred in the country and urged people to not listen to them and maintain peace and harmony. He further questioned Congress about the violence and hate speech in Rajasthan, asking to take strict action against such violence in Congress-led Rajasthan.
Tags: Anurag Thakur, Opposition Leaders, PM Narendra Modi, Riots, Communal Violence
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Anurag Thakur Warns Online News Channels For Spreading 'Fake News'
Information and Broadcasting Minister of India Anurag Thakur issued a strict warning against news channels and media houses, for spreading 'fake news and misinformation. On April 5, Thakur said, in the past, the Government of India blocked multiple YouTube channels, Twitter accounts, and Facebook handles, responsible for fake news. He further added, "We won't shy away from taking such actions in the future". So far, Government blocked 78… read-more
Tags: News Channels, Youtube, Social Media, Anurag Thakur, Fake News
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Akhilesh Yadav's Party Has Links With Ahmedabad Blast Convicts: Anurag Thakur
BJP leader Anurag Thakur, on February 19, alleged the Samajwadi President Akhilesh Yadav's links with 2008 Gujarat blast convicts. Addressing a meeting ahead of UP third phase elections, Thakur said, "One of the mastermind is Mohammed Saif, the son of Shahbaad Ahmed, who is a Samajwadi Party leader". The BJP leader even termed SP as Samajvirodhi party. Notably, the statements came when UP is conducting 2022 Assembly elections.
Tags: Ahmedabad blast case, Samajwadi Party, Akhilesh Yadav, Anurag Thakur, UP assembly election
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Punjab Will Never Accept Arvind Kejriwal & AAP: Anurag Thakur
The BJP Union Minister Anurag Thakur, on February 18, took a dig at the Arvind Kejriwal led Aam Aadmi Party. Ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections, Thakur said, "Several members of AAP who were also the founding members levelled serious allegations against Arvind Kejriwal. And he has not responded yet". He also termed AAP as "Arvind Anti Punjab". He added, Punjab people will never accept them over the BJP Government.
Tags: Punjab Assembly Election, Anurag Thakur, Arvind Kejriwal, Aam Aadmi Party, Bharatiya Janata Party
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Anurag Thakur Warns To Block YouTube Channels, Sites ‘Conspiring Against India’
Any website or YouTube channel that is found to “conspire against India” will be blocked, said Union Minister Anurag Thakur. On January 19,Thakur warned strict action against those "hatching conspiracy” and spreading hatred towards the country. Previously, the I&B Ministry had ordered the blocking of 20 YouTube channels and two websites… read-more
Tags: India, Information and Broadcasting Ministry, Anurag Thakur, Ban, press conference
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Union Cabinet Approves Rs 76,000 Crore For Manufacturing Semiconductor Chips
The Union Cabinet, on December 15, approved Rs 76,000 crore for designing & manufacturing of semiconductor chips in India. Launched to enhance display manufacturing ecosystem, it will bring about a $5 trillion economy by 2025. The project will reportedly have effect on various sectors including electronics field. "In the next six years we will reach USD 300 billion in electronic and manufacturing," said Union Minister Anurag Thakur.
Tags: Union cabinet, Anurag Thakur, Electronics, Designing, Central Government
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Center To Invest Rs 11,040 Crore For Domestic Production Of Palm Oil
The Indian government on August 18 authorized the implementation of the National Mission on Edible Oils Oil Palm (NMEO-OP). The move will help in promoting the cultivation of palm oil in India for the coming five years. "Cabinet approved the NMEO-OP with a focus on the northeast region and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands with a financial outlay of Rs 11,040 crore," said Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur.
Tags: Palm oil plantation, Indian government, Anurag Thakur, Andaman and Nicobar
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Tokyo Olympics: Anurag Thakur Praises Golfer Aditi Ashok On Finishing 4th
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur applauded golfer Aditi Ashok for an impeccable performance at the Tokyo Olympics. Thakur tweeted, "India's first woman golfer to finish 4th at the Olympics Games! Aditi Ashok, deserves a standing ovation for her exemplary performance". Law and Justice Union Minister Kiren Rijiju praised the 23-year-old wishing her the best for her future journey. Meanwhile, the official Olympics account also praised her fight for… read-more
Tags: Aditi Ashok, Tokyo Games, Golf, Anurag Thakur
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