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Over 75 crore COVID vaccine doses administered in India

News | September 15, 2021 11:31 IST

Under the National COVID Vaccination Program, over 75 crore vaccine doses have been administered in the country.Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on this achievement said, "This is a big achievement. I express my gratitude to the public, Corona warriors, state govts and the PM who provided free vaccines to all. India has surpassed many countries in terms of vaccinating its population".

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur felicitates triumphant Paralympians, hopes for better show in 2024

Other Sports | September 08, 2021 19:16 IST

The Indian para-athletes registered their best-ever performance in the Tokyo Games by winning an unprecedented 19 medals, including five gold, eight silver and six bronze.

PM Narendra Modi to host Tokyo Paralympic contingent on their return: Sports Minister

Other Sports | September 05, 2021 21:21 IST

Sports Minister also urged all the sports federations to formulate big plans for 2024 and 2028 Olympics so that India improves its position further.

India's medal tally highest in this edition of Olympics, Paralympics: Anurag Thakur

News | September 05, 2021 19:20 IST

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur attended Teachers' Day celebrations at Sports Authority of India in Bengaluru.

Javelin will become as popular as cricket bat: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

Other Sports | September 03, 2021 17:26 IST

Thakur was referring to the four javelin throw medals won by Indians in the Paralympic Games soon after Neeraj Chopra's historic gold medal in the Olympics.

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Sports Minister Anurag Thakur shows off his skipping skills during Fit India app launch

India | August 29, 2021 16:16 IST

The Union Sports Minister showed off his skipping skills during the launch event without skipping a beat, by even displaying some of the complicated rope techniques.

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur launches Fit India Mobile App on National Sports Day

Other Sports | August 29, 2021 13:55 IST

Thakur said the app was a gift from the government to the people of India on the National Sports Day, which is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.

U-20 World Athletics C'ships: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur interacts with athletes and medallists

Other Sports | August 25, 2021 14:50 IST

Thakur expressed confidence that the young athletes will excel in future international competitions like Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and the Olympics.

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'Anti-India, absurd': Anurag Thakur on Mehbooba's Taliban remarks

India | August 23, 2021 14:58 IST

Anurag Thakur has termed "anti-India" and "absurd" PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti's statement referring to the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan to call upon the Centre to restore Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

Sports Minister congratulates Shaili Singh for clinching silver

News | August 23, 2021 8:20 IST

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur was elated after Long Jumper Shaili Singh grabbed silver in the World Athletics U20 Championships in Nairobi on August 20.

Death of Kalyan Singh end of an era, personal loss for me: Anurag Thakur

News | August 22, 2021 10:40 IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur and BJP leader expressed his condolences on the death of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh who passed away at the age of 89 at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences in Lucknow on August 21.

Centre prepared to tackle possible third wave of COVID-19: Anurag Thakur

India | August 20, 2021 13:10 IST

The Centre is fully ready to tackle a possible third wave of COVID-19 and a provision of Rs 23,123 has been made for this purpose, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said.

No place for violence in democracy: I&B minister Anurag Thakur

News | August 19, 2021 18:00 IST

The Calcutta High Court on August 19 ordered a court-monitored Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the incidents of post-poll violence in West Bengal. Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur welcomed the decision and said that there is no place for violence in democracy.

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Anurag Thakur meets World Youth Archery winners; congratulates them for big medal haul

Other Sports | August 17, 2021 18:35 IST

Team India registered a total of 15 medals - 8 gold, 2 silver, and 5 bronze, from the archery championships in Wroclaw, Poland.

Anurag Thakur launches 'Fit India Freedom Run 2.0'

News | August 13, 2021 14:40 IST

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Thakur launched 'Fit India Freedom Run 2.0' on August 13 via video conferencing.

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur launches Fit India Freedom Run 2.0

Other Sports | August 13, 2021 13:34 IST

Anurag Thakur flagged off the event at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi.

Table in Rajya Sabha not meant for dancing, protesting: Union Minister Anurag Thakur

India | August 12, 2021 16:04 IST

Anurag Thakur said that anarchy from streets to Parliament was the Opposition's only agenda during Monsoon Session.

Anurag Thakur to launch nationwide programme of Fit India Freedom Run 2.0 on Aug 13

India | August 11, 2021 7:13 IST

Union Minister of State of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Nisith Pramanik will also join the launch event, where organizations like BSF, CISF, CRPF, Railways, NYKS, ITBP, NSG, SSB would also join virtually from iconic locations across the country.

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Success at Tokyo Olympics reflects New India's desire to dominate: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

Other Sports | August 09, 2021 22:03 IST

Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday felicitated the Tokyo Olympic medallists who brought laurels to the country

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur calls Olympics medal winners 'New Heroes of a 'New India'

News | August 09, 2021 20:08 IST

From Neeraj Chopra, Bajrang Punia, Lovlina to others, all our athletes represent a new India. They are 'New Heroes of a 'New India'... We will ensure that all possible (sports) facilities are arranged from our end: Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

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