Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Advertisement
  1. You Are At:
  2. News
  3. Profile

Anurag Thakur 260x260 image

Anurag Thakur

Anurag Thakur

DOB: October 24, 1974

Anurag Thakur is a member of 16th Lok Sabha from Hamirpur in Himachal. He was first elected to Lok Sabha in May 2008 in a by poll as a candidate of Bharatiya Janata Party.He is three time MP, being a member of 14th, 15th and 16th Lok sabha. He was the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) from May 2016 to February 2017. He stepped down from his position of BCCI president after the Supreme Court ordered him to cease and desist works within BCCI. On 29 July 2016 he became the first serving BJP Member of Parliament to become a regular commissioned Officer in the Territorial Army.

Read More

NEWS

Anurag Thakur

Union Cabinet gives nod to creation of 'Mera Yuva Bharat' autonomous body: Know all about it

India | Oct 11, 2023, 04:59 PM IST

The prime objective of 'Mera Yuva Bharat' is to make it a complete government platform for youth development. The autonomous body would be dedicated to the nation on October 31, the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Union Minister for I&B and Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag

'People are laughing at Arvind Kejriwal': Anurag Thakur taunts AAP, says all leaders are in jail

Oct 05, 2023, 03:56 PM IST

AAP Rajya MP Sanjay Singh was arrested by Enforcement Directorate in connection with Delhi's liquor policy scam after a day-long raids at his premises.

Union Minister Anurag Thakur

BJP alleges Mamata govt allotted houses under PMAY to those with 'multi-storeyed' buildings

India | Oct 02, 2023, 09:31 PM IST

BJP and TMC traded barbs over the PM Awas Awas Yojana funding. The TMC staged a protest in the national capital while Union Minister Anurag Thakur slammed Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal.

VISHAL CBFC

Vishal reacts to I&B Ministry 'prompt' action against CBFC; says 'has to be nipped in the bud'

Sep 29, 2023, 10:54 PM IST

I&B MInistry on Friday took cognizance of the corruption charges levelled by actor Vishal against CBFC's Mumbai office and said that the government has zero tolerance for corruption and strictest action will be taken against anyone found involved.

suresh gopi

Actor-politician Suresh Gopi to assume charge of Kolkata-based SRFTI as chairman

Sep 28, 2023, 10:19 PM IST

Suresh Gopi is a National Award-winning actor known for films such as Kaliyattam, Manichitrathazhu, Commissioner, and Ekalavyan. He contested previous Lok Sabha Elections in 2019 on BJP's ticket from Thrissur constituency.

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

Asian Games: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur opens up on visa denial to wushu players

Other Sports | Sep 26, 2023, 01:42 PM IST

The Union Sports Minister of India Anurag Thakur has shared his thoughts on the denial of visas to India's three wushu players who belong to Arunachal Pradesh. Earlier, the Chinese authorities denied the visa requests and it has led to a massive controversy.

Yogi Adityanath presents trophy to winner of MotoGP Grand

WATCH | Yogi Adityanath, Hardeep Puri hand over trophy to winners of MotoGP Grand Prix event

India | Sep 24, 2023, 08:46 PM IST

The event took place at the Buddh International Circuit in the Greater Noida district of Uttar Pradesh.

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag

Asian Games: Anurag Thakur cancels China visit over visa denial to Arunachal players

India | Sep 22, 2023, 03:02 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs criticised China for violating the spirit of the Asian Games and the rules prohibiting discrimination against competitors from member-states.

anurag thakur

WATCH: Thank You For Coming cast visits new Parliament building with Union Minister Anurag Thakur

Bollywood | Sep 20, 2023, 11:54 PM IST

The star cast of the upcoming film was accompanied by the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur.

Rajasthan election 2023, Anurag Thakur on ram rajya, Rajasthan election DATE, Anurag Thakur, bjp in

Rajasthan Election 2023: BJP to establish ‘Ram Rajya’ after poll victory, says Anurag Thakur | VIDEO

Sep 15, 2023, 08:03 AM IST

Rajasthan election 2023: "Congress is ashamed of Sanatana Dharma, they want to end it, they want to insult Hindus and they want to crush the Constitution of India," Anurag Thakur further said.

Union Minister Anurag Thakur

Centre has approved free 75 lakh LPG connections, Rs 7,210 cr for paperless courts: Anurag Thakur

India | Sep 13, 2023, 07:29 PM IST

"Rs 7,210 crores has been approved for E-courts mission mode today. The goal is to establish online and paperless courts," said Anurag Thakur.

Anurag Thakur, union sports minister

Watch: Union Minister Anurag Thakur's dance video at LPU in Punjab's Phagwara goes viral

Trending | Sep 04, 2023, 05:52 PM IST

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur received a warm welcome during his visit to Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara, Punjab.

Anurag Thakur targets Opposition parties

No plans to call early Lok Sabha elections, says Anurag Thakur

India | Sep 03, 2023, 08:26 PM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur's clarification comes after a buzz over early election in the wake of the government's call for a special session of Parliament between September 18 and 22, without mentioning the agenda.

R. Madhavan nominated as President of FTII

R. Madhavan nominated as President of FTII, Anurag Thakur congratulates

Celebrities | Sep 01, 2023, 09:03 PM IST

R. Madhavan nominated as President of FTII. Know more details.

R Praggnanandhaa meets Anurag Thakur

'To beat Carlsen at 16 is huge achievement': Anurag Thakur felicitates R Praggnanandhaa

Other Sports | Sep 01, 2023, 04:51 PM IST

'To beat Carlsen at 16 is huge achievement': Anurag Thakur felicitated Chess Prodigy Anurag Thakur after his return from FIDE Chess World Cup in Baku.

Himachal Pradesh weather, himachal pradesh rains, severe rainfall alert, 16 august 2023, himachal pr

Himachal Pradesh weather: Centre, state government trying every possible help, informs Anurag Thakur

India | Aug 16, 2023, 09:49 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh weather: India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours in several parts of the state today.

Union Minister Anurag Thakur

'He supports anti-India elements': Thakur targets Rahul over Chinese funding report in NewsClick

India | Aug 07, 2023, 02:32 PM IST

Union I&B Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday (August 7) slammed Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi over the Chinese funding issue into News Click alleging that an anti-India, 'Break India' campaign is being run through the organisation.

Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023

Rajya Sabha passes Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill: Know about its key features

Aug 04, 2023, 08:36 PM IST

The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023 was passed by a voice vote in Rajya Sabha. The bill was presented by Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur.

Union Minister Anurag Thakur slams Mamata

'Bengal has seen far more bloodshed than Manipur,' Anurag Thakur asks Rahul to visit Mamata's state

Jul 29, 2023, 10:22 PM IST

Anurag Thakur has come down heavily on Mamata Banerjee alleging that West Bengal has witnessed "far more bloodshed" than Manipur. He also asked Rahul Gandhi to visit Bengal soon.

Anurag Thakur

Will India host 2026 CWG? Anurag Thakur comes up with 'want to host Olympics' response

Cricket | Jul 28, 2023, 09:28 AM IST

Victoria recently withdrew as hosts of Commonwealth Games 2026 citing budget going out of hands as the reason. There were speculations of India bidding to host the event but this is what Anurag Thakur has to say...

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement