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Bharat Ratna for Advani | PM Modi leads in congratulating senior BJP leader

Leaders cutting across several political parties sent their congratulatory message to senior BJP leader L.K. Advani

The Hindu · Feb 3, 2024

Modi govt suspends news channel Lokshahi Marathi’s licence for second time in 5 months

The broadcasting licence of Maharashtra news channel Lokshahi Marathi has been suspended by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry for 30 days, citing “blatant and continuous” violations of policy guidelines.  

Newslaundry · Jan 10, 2024

'My crime is that...': Deaf and mute wrestler Virender Singh expresses disappointment over Khel Ratna snub

NEW DELHI: Decorated Deafalympian and wrestler Virender Singh, affectionately known as Goonga Pahalwan, expressed deep disappointment after being overlooked for the prestigious Khel Ratna at the National Sports Awards 2023.

The Times of India · Jan 10, 2024

Sports Minister refuses to get embroiled in Bajrang Punia controversy

BENGALURU: Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday refused to involve himself in the boiling controversy over wrestler Bajrang Punia returning his Padma Shri in protest against the election of Sanjay Singh, a Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist, as the president of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).

The Times of India · Dec 23, 2023

Parliament passes Bill simplifying registration of periodicals

Parliament passed a Bill on Thursday to make the process of allotment of title and registration of periodicals simple and simultaneous through an online system without the requirement of any physical interface.

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

Union I&B Minister criticises West Bengal government for intimidating journalists

Anurag Thakur launched a broadside at the West Bengal government for allegedly intimidating journalists in the State. 

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023

Govt spent ₹967.46 crore on advertisements in print media from 2019-20 to 2023-24

Anurag Thakur said the CBC releases awareness/publicity campaigns.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

Modi govt has granted Rs 12.7 crore as aid to 274 journalists since FY 2020-21

The Narendra Modi government has granted a total of Rs 12.73 crore as financial aid to 274 journalists from the financial year 2020-2021 till November this year, according to a reply in the Lok Sabha.

Newslaundry · Dec 19, 2023

Modi govt spent over Rs 9 cr to monitor TV channels last year

In order to monitor content by private networks, the Narendra Modi government spent over Rs 9 crore in the last financial year to maintain equipment and pay salaries at the Electronic Media Monitoring Centre.

Newslaundry · Dec 12, 2023

Khelo Indian Para Games: Celebrating champions beyond limit

By Anurag Thakur

The Times of India · Dec 9, 2023