On Monday, the EC stripped the national party status of Trinamool Congress, NCP and the CPI, and recognised AAP as a national party.
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G20 can contribute to finding solutions to global challenges: Anurag Thakur
Speaking at the inaugural session of the G20 Second Finance and Central Bank Deputies (FCBD) Meeting here, he noted that the theme of India’s G20 Presidency is ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (one earth, one family, one future).
Anurag Thakur slams AAP for spreading rumours about caste, religion certificates in Agnipath scheme
The Agnipath Scheme approved by the Union cabinet on June 14 was launched in an effort to bring a change in the recruitment process of the Armed Forces.
Anurag Thakur launches Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 to celebrate 75 years of Independence
Thakur administered the ‘Fitness Pledge’ to make New India a Fit India by participating in Fit India Freedom Run.
80 Chinese companies working in India: Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur in Rajya Sabha
On question about restricting the Chinese companies, the government said that the rules are already in place and all companies will have to comply to the same.
No impact on Indian economy due to COVID-19: Anurag Thakur
The minister said India’s near-term macroeconomic outlook is also vulnerable to disruption of trade with China and second-round effects arising from the expected slowdown in global growth.
Kolkata’s Shahid Minar ‘purified’ with ‘Gangajal’ after Amit Shah’s rally
Besides the ground, they also washed the base of the landmark Shahid Minar (Martyr’s column) after which the ground gets its name.
Anurag Thakur launches SMILE initiative, appeals “Gift books not bouquets”
MoS Finance & Corporate Affairs under the Modi government, Anurag Thakur in a tweet said, the books gifted will be made available for children in his Lok Sabha constituencies through to the SMILE – Sansad Mobile Library for Education initiative.
Lessons for India as Twitter refuses to attend House panel hearing
New Delhi: When Google CEO Sundar Pichai refused to attend a US Senate hearing on September 5 last year and instead let an empty chair and a nameplate represent him, the gesture left many lawmakers fuming. Google instead sent a letter to the Senate Intelligent Committee on why the company[Read More…]
Twitter CEO, other top officials decline to appear for hearing called by Anurag Thakur
As per the recent developments, Twitter India CEO and other top officials on Saturday have declined to appear before the Parliamentary Committee on IT, headed by Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anurag Thakur. Thakur had sent a summon to Twitter India via an official letter on February 1, over the issue of safeguarding[Read More…]
BJP’s Anurag Thakur summons Twitter India to ‘secure citizens’ rights’
Parliamentary Committee on Information Technology, which is headed by the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Anurag Thakur summoned Twitter India officials over the issue of safeguarding citizens’ rights on social media platforms. The panel has also asked the representatives of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to appear before it during its meeting[Read More…]
Dhumal as BJP’s CM face has cleared confusion: Anurag Thakur
Having settled the issue in his family’s favour, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anurag Thakur now says declaring his father Prem Kumar Dhumal as the chief ministerial face in Himachal Pradesh has cleared all “confusion” and has swung the voters in the party’s favour in the assembly elections. Against the[Read More…]
Sumitra Mahajan warns of mobile phone usage inside Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha speaker, Sumitra Mahajan on Wednesday gave a strict warning to members against using mobile phones inside the House after BJP member Anurag Thakur expressed regret for allegedly shooting opposition protests in the Well using his mobile two days ago. Some opposition members had complained about Thakur shooting video[Read More…]
Former BCCI president Anurag Thakur tenders unconditional apology in Supreme Court
Former BCCI president, Anurag Thakur on Thursday tendered a fresh unconditional apology in the Supreme Court. Thakur, Member of Parliament from Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh, was asked by the Supreme Court on 7 July to tender an apology in explicit terms to get relief from the contempt proceedings initiated against[Read More…]
Ex- BCCI chief Thakur apologises before SC in contempt case
Saurav Ganguly frontrunner to become next BCCI President: Reports
Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has emerged as the front-runner to take over as BCCI president after former president Anurag Thakur and secretary Ajay Shirke were sacked from their respective posts by the Supreme Court on Monday. Ganguly is currently president of the Cricket Association of Bengal; one of the[Read More…]
Not a personal battle but for the autonomy of BCCI: Thakur on SC’s verdict
Reacting on Supreme Court’s verdict, Ousted BCCI President Anurag Thakur on Monday said it was not a personal battle but for the autonomy of the sports body. Thakur and BCCI Secretary Ajay Shirke were shown the door by apex court on Monday after the body failed to comply with a[Read More…]
Anurag Thakur sacked as BCCI President by SC; Ajay Shirke also removed
The Supreme Court on Monday removed Anurag Thakur from the post of BCCI President for not complying with the orders of the apex court with regards to implementation of the Lodha committee reforms. The Supreme Court also removed Ajay Shirke from the post of Secretary. The Lodha committee had asked[Read More…]
MCC recommends sendings off be introduced into laws of cricket
Cricket umpires at all levels of the sport will soon be given the power to eject players from the field of play for threats or acts of violence as part of a raft of recommendations announced by the MCC World Cricket Committee on Wednesday that also included a restriction on[Read More…]
No question of playing cricket with Pakistan, says BCCI chief
Coming down heavily on the neighbouring country, BCCI chief Anurag Thakur on Friday ruled out the possibility of reviving bilateral cricket ties with Pakistan in near future, saying even considering such a thought is not appropriate. Thakur struck a combative note, saying India can decimate Pakistan anytime but it is[Read More…]
Anil Kumble is the new Indian cricket team coach
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the appointment of former captain Anil Kumble as the 11th coach for the India cricket team for one year. The appointment of bowling, batting and assistant coaches will follow, board president Anurag Thakur said. His first assignment will[Read More…]