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India becoming 'content hub' of the world: Anurag Thakur at Cannes Festival

IT minister Anurag Thakur made a pitch for India becoming a "content hub of the world" as he led a star-studded delegation at the 75th Cannes Film Festival

Indian delegation led by Anurag Thakur lights up red carpet at Cannes

Dressed in traditional attire, the 11-member Indian delegation led by I&B Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday walked the red carpet at the inaugural of Cannes Film Festival in France, where India has been named as the 'country of honour' at the Marche du Film, the business counterpart of the marquee event. Mame Khan, the traditional Manganiyar singer from Rajasthan, became the first folk artiste to open the red carpet event for the Indian contingent at Cannes. Donning a cream-coloured bandhgala, Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Thakur, along with music maestro A R Rahman, composer Ricky Kej, lyricist and poet Prasoon Joshi, and veteran director Shekhar Kapur, walked the red carpet to attend the screening of opening film "Coupez" (Final Cut) by French director Michel Hazanavicius. The ten celebrities, who accompanied the minister, included musical maestros, renowned film makers and actors who represent a kaleidoscope of diversity from various regions, languages, ...

Anurag Thakur asks Ashok Gehlot to ensure communal harmony in Rajasthan

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday called upon the Rajasthan government to maintain communal harmony in the state in the wake of violence over the past two months between groups.

Aim to turn India into a top sporting nation by 2047, says Amit Shah

He also said initiatives like Khelo India and Fit India were aimed at achieving the goal of India becoming a top sports nation

Cabinet clears Rs 2,426 cr to upgrade 2G mobile sites in naxal areas to 4G

The project is spread across naxal area in 10 states and the task has been assigned to the state-owned telecom firm BSNL

Govt approves Rs 60,939 crore subsidy for phosphate-based fertilizers

The decision to raise the fertilisers subsidy was taken after a spike in the prices of crop nutrients in global markets, mainly due to supply chain disruption after Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Will see what needs to be done to ensure interest of Indian players: Thakur

The highly-anticipated second edition of the Khelo India University Games 2021 is set to kick off with the opening ceremony on Sunday

Rahul Gandhi has no right to guide BJP govt on China: Anurag Thakur

On the sidelines of a function on Monday, Thakur told reporters those who 'had soup with Chinese officials should not try to guide the BJP leaders on how to work'

40th edition of 'Hunar Haat' to be inaugurated in Mumbai on Sunday

The 40th edition of "Hunar Haat", a platform to preserve, protect and promote local artisans and craftsmen, will be inaugurated here by Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday.

CCEA approves Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan with outlay of Rs 5,911 cr

Cabinet has today approved continuation of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan till 2025-26 with outlay of Rs 5,911 crore, says I&B Minister Anurag Thakur

Cabinet nod to distribute fortified rice under central schemes

According to an official statement later, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state agencies have procured 88.65 metric tonnes of fortified rice for supply and distribution

BJP wary of AAP, wants Anurag Thakur as new Himachal CM: Sisodia

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday claimed that the BJP was considering replacing Jai Ram Thakur with Union Minister Anurag Thakur as the chief minister of Himachal Pradesh

'Congress does not look beyond Gandhi family,' says BJP's Anurag Thakur

Union minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday said that the Congress does not look beyond Gandhi family

Broadcast Seva Portal's launch will help in doing business- Anurag Thakur

Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur on Monday launched the Broadcast Seva Portal in New Delhi, and said that the ease of doing business will get promoted with its launch.

Govt discussing possibility of adopting 'one state, one sport' policy

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has held a meeting with the state ministers and officials on the possibility of adopting a policy of "one state, one sport" but no decision has been taken yet

Our aim is to make India the content subcontinent of world: Anurag Thakur

Anurag Thakur, on the third day of his Dubai visit, held a conversation with actor Ranveer Singh on "The Global Reach of Indian Media and Entertainment Industry" at the India Pavilion at Dubai Expo.

'My aim is to make India global hub of content creation': Anurag Thakur

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said his aim is to make India a hub of content creation which can generate "millions of jobs" in the country and also cater to global demand.

Around 17 lakh people visited India Pavilion at Dubai Expo: Anurag Thakur

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday said that around 17 lakh people visited the Indian Pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020.

Akhilesh will say 'EVM bewafa hai' on March 10, says Anurag Thakur

The Samajwadi Party chief had earlier in the day accused the ruling the BJP of trying to steal votes, saying that a truck carrying Electronic Voting Machines was "intercepted" in Varanasi

Goons, terrorists, corruption are Akhilesh's four friends: Anurag Thakur

Attacking the Congress, the BJP leader said, 'Why does Priyanka Gandhi not raise any question on Akhilesh and terror connection'