HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 - Caught on Camera

3 Bills passed in Rajya Sabha yet again in Opposition’s absence

Rajya Sabha passed 3 Bills without major discussion due to Opposition boycott over violence in Manipur. Coal & Mines Minister Pralhad Joshi said Modi govt created foolproof mechanism to auction minerals & metals.

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

‘Those involved in unlawful activities’ won’t get nod to start a paper: RS passes Press & Periodicals Bill

The Rajya Sabha today passed the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill 2023 by a voice vote. 

Newslaundry · Aug 3, 2023

Opposition’s Manipur visit a political tour: Thakur

Anurag Thakur alleged that violence in West Bengal during the recently concluded panchayat elections was carried out by TMC activists as per instructions of Chief Minister and party supremo Mamata Banerjee.

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

Centre issued directives to block 635 URLs since December 2021 for spreading fake news: Anurag Thakur

Government blocked 635 URLs, including 120 YouTube-based news channels, since December 2021 for publishing fake news and content not in interest of sovereignty and integrity of India

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

1,276 fact-checks by PIB unit, action against 635 URLs of 120 YouTube news channels: I&B ministry

The Press Information Bureau’s fact-check unit has carried out 1,276 fact-checks since it was set up in November 2019, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. 

Newslaundry · Jul 27, 2023

Government clears football teams for Asian Games

Sports Ministry grants relaxation to Indian football teams for Asian Games; Men's and Women's teams to participate despite not meeting existing criterion; AIFF president Kalyan Choubey holds meetings with Home Minister and Sports Minister to find solution; Indian football on rise, participation in Asian Games to boost morale.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Parliament Monsoon session, Day 6: INDIA alliance MPs to wear black clothes to protest over Manipur

All Members of Parliament from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will wear black clothes to the Parliament to register its protest over the situation in Manipur. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 27, 2023

Uncertainty ends: Football teams get green signal for Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The uncertainty surrounding the Indian men's and women's football teams' participation in the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou ended on Wednesday. The sports ministry decided to relax the selection criteria to facilitate the entries of both squads in the Asiad, scheduled from September 23 to October 8 in…

The Times of India · Jul 27, 2023

Four social media agencies chosen to popularise govt campaigns: Thakur in LS

The government has chosen four agencies to work with social media influencers for content about government schemes and campaigns, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. 

Newslaundry · Jul 25, 2023

Withdraw decision to shut down Ananthapuri FM channel: Sivankutty

General Education Minister V.Sivankutty has urged the the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur to withdraw Prasar Bharati’s decision to close down the All India Radio’s Ananthapuri FM channel

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023