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Sports Minister Anurag Thakur directs action following alleged assault on women footballers

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Amid escalating concerns over the alleged physical assault on women footballers during the Indian Women’s League (IWL) in Goa, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur took it to Twitter, prompting heightened scrutiny from the Ministry of Sports, on Saturday. “The ministry has further directed AIFF to take strong legal action and inform the ministry about actions taken. The safety and security of players are our utmost priority,” he wrote. The ministry of Sports has taken a serious note of an alleged physical assault upon women footballers by an official during the ongoing Indian Women’s League in Goa. All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been directed to take quick action and ensure the safety and security of… https://t.co/1s2lwCz98l — Anurag Thakur (मोदी का परिवार) (@ianuragthakur) March 30, 2024 Prioritizing player welfare, the Ministry has directed the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to urgently address the matter and prioritize the safety and security of athletes. The two women footballers from Khad FC in Himachal Pradesh have taken decisive action by initiating an official police complaint against AIFF official Deepak …

Anurag Thakur Blasts UN Body’s Unemployment Report In India

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New Delhi: The government today disputed the data put out by the International Labour Organisation which said that employment scenario in India is grim, especially among youth. ILO, in its report, stated that youth form nearly 83% of the unemployed workforce in India. The study also showed that the number of educated youth among all jobless people has gone up from 54.2% to 65.7% in 2022. “This indicates that the problem of unemployment in India has become increasingly concentrated among the youth, especially the educated ones in urban areas,” the report said. But Youth Affairs Minister Anurag Thakur said that the data by Indian agencies painted a different picture. “64 million people have registered on Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). It is a bigger number than the population of Australia, New Zealand, and many other countries,” Mr Thakur said at the NDTV Yuva Conclave. “The 34 crore mudra loans that were given out, these are also creating job opportunities. Now they are job givers from being job seekers,” he said. Elaborating on the ILO report, …

Union Minister Defines India’s Yuva

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Anurag Thakur said the youth is shaping the future of India. New Delhi: Union Minister Anurag Thakur today said the youth of the country or yuva is totally committed to India’s growth. “Yuva means empowerment, development, passion, growth and commitment,” Mr Thakur said at the NDTV Yuva Conclave. “India’s yuva is so committed that the country has become the third biggest start-up hub in the past 10 years,” he said. He said that the youth is shaping the future of India and that the term yuva has nothing to do with the age. “When I look at PM Modi, when he’s flying Tejas or doing deep-sea diving, I realise, being a yuva is about your thinking and work.” he said. There is a lot of awareness among today’s youth, Mr Thakur said, adding that they also know about their rights. Mr Thakur claimed that his boss, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is the best as he is strict at work, but kind towards the citizens of India. “Most people here have their bosses. But My boss, PM …

APSPA Can Be Revoked When Militancy is Completely Over in J&K: Anurag Thakur

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Union Minister Anurag Thakur. (PTI Photo/File) Shah had rightly said as Jammu and Kashmir under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is moving towards peace and prosperity, Thakur told reporters on the sidelines of a road show in Udhampur district The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) can be revoked when militancy is completely over in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said on Wednesday, as he highlighted a positive change in the overall security situation in the Union Territory. He was reacting to the statement of Home Minister Amit Shah that the central government will consider revoking the AFSPA in J-K. In an interview with the JK Media Group, Shah also said the government has plans to pull back troops in the UT and leave law and order to the Jammu and Kashmir Police alone. AFSPA is needed to fight terrorists but when there is no more militancy, it can be revoked. Shah had rightly said as Jammu and Kashmir under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is moving towards peace …

Centre Blocks 18 OTT Platforms for ‘Obscene, Vulgar, Pornographic Content’

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Last Updated: March 14, 2024, 12:12 IST Union minister Anurag Thakur, the I&B release stated, has repeatedly emphasized the responsibility of the platforms to not propagate obscenity. (Representative Image) A press release by the ministry stated that 19 websites, 10 apps and 57 social media handles of OTT platforms blocked nationwide. As many as 18 OTT platforms, “publishing obscene, vulgar, and, in some instances, pornographic content”, have been blocked by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B). A press release by the ministry stated that 19 websites, 10 apps and 57 social media handles of OTT platforms blocked nationwide. The content is said to be in violation of IT Act, Indian Penal Code, and Indecent representation of Women (Prohibition) Act. Union minister Anurag Thakur, the I&B release stated, has repeatedly emphasized the responsibility of the platforms to not propagate obscenity, vulgarity and abuse under the guise of ‘creative expression’. News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. …

Prasar Bharati launches new platform to share news feed | Latest News India

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The Prasar Bharati has started a news sharing service that will allow registered news entities like newspapers, magazines, news channels and digital news publishers to pick news feeds uploaded by Prasar Bharati’s network of 1,500 reporters and stringers in different formats. Prasar Bharati launches new platform to share news feed Called PB-Shared Audio-Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination, or PB-SHABD, this platform will provide audio, video, text and photos. Prasar Bharati is India’s public broadcaster that includes Doordarshan and Akashvani. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Information and broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur announced that the service will be free for all registered entities for the first year. To be sure, the platform’s terms and conditions say that the service is free for use until September 2024. “We get thousands of stories from our network of reporters. We cannot put all of them in our programmes, especially those that are of local interest. [Those can be used by] smaller and local papers and channels,” Gaurav Dwivedi, the chief executive officer (CEO) of …

Sports minister Anurag Thakur launches KIRTI, a nationwide talent hunt scheme

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Anurag Thakur, the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, on Tuesday, launched KIRTI, Khelo India Rising Talent Identification, a first-of-its-kind nationwide talent hunt programme for youngsters aged between 9-18 using IT tools. The initiative aims to conduct 20 lakh assessments across the country throughout the year to identify, train and nurture the talents of the future through notified Talent Assessment Centers (TAC) thereby creating a pyramid-like structure starting at the grassroots level to push young talents into bringing laurels to the country at the national and international levels. 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: 𝐊𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐈 I am exhilarated to launch ‘𝑲𝑰𝑹𝑻𝑰’ – 𝑲𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒐 𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒂 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑰𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, an… pic.twitter.com/0aHwq2gHUj — Anurag Thakur (मोदी का परिवार) (@ianuragthakur) March 12, 2024 “In the first phase, 10 Khelo India disciplines have been identified, but for years to come, this list will keep expanding, incorporating and mainstreaming more sports for inclusive and comprehensive development, making India truly a sporting superpower,” Thakur wrote on X. Archery, athletics, boxing, football, hockey, kabaddi, kho-kho, volleyball, weightlifting and wrestling have …

New astroturf Hockey Stadium inaugurated in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur

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Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anurag Thakur inaugurated a state-of-the-art hockey astroturf via video conferencing on Monday. The newly built astroturf, costing Rs 7.50 crore, is located at the women’s hockey hostel in Majra, Sirmaur district. Present at the inauguration ceremony were Shimla MP Suresh Kashyap and Paonta MLA Sukhram Choudhari, who expressed their gratitude to Thakur for fulfilling a decades-old demand of the players in the area. According to a press statement, they highlighted that the hostel has been instrumental in nurturing numerous national and international hockey talents, including former Indian women’s team captain Sita Gosain. The officials emphasized that the establishment of this world-class astroturf stadium will play a pivotal role in producing more international-level hockey players from the region, marking a significant step forward in the development of sports in Himachal Pradesh. Source link

Khelo India medal winners will now be eligible for govt jobs: Anurag Thakur | Sport-others News

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Sports minister Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said that the Khelo India medal winners will now be eligible to apply for government jobs. “This groundbreaking step now extends eligibility to medal winners from the Khelo India Games — Youth, University, Para and Winter Games — to be eligible for government jobs. Additionally, games and events have been clearly defined to ensure inclusivity across various sports. These revised rules mark a significant stride in supporting our athletes in making Bharat a sporting superpower,” Thakur said on X, formerly Twitter. Individuals who excel in events such as the Khelo India Youth Games (for participants aged 18 and above), Khelo India Winter Games, Khelo India Para Games, and Khelo India University Games will now qualify for government employment opportunities. VIDEO | “There’s a big announcement for sportspersons. In keeping view with the PM’s vision of robust sports ecosystem, nurturing the talent at the grassroot level and turning sports into a lucrative and viable career option, Khelo India athletes will now be eligible for… pic.twitter.com/3Mpnuf0tbY — Press Trust of India …

India vs England: Captain arrives in a chopper, visitors feeling at home, & Jadeja preparing for a long innings | Cricket News

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Dramatic entry The serene atmosphere on the foothills of the snow-capped mountain range was disturbed by the whirring sound made by a helicopter’s blades. In a first of sorts, India captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid landed for the team’s net session in a chopper. The two were special invitees at the Himachal Pradesh khel mahotsav in Bilaspur, about 150 km from here. Sports minister and former BCCI president Anurag Thakur has organised the annual event that attracts thousands of schoolchildren. Rohit, in sharp aviators, would soon join the team for an intense training session. With the conditions wet and gloomy over the last few days, the players seemed keen to get into the groove ahead of the final Test of the series. Jasprit Bumrah, returning after skipping the fourth Test, was among the first to reach the nets. For the coldest Test of the series, he took his time to loosen up. He would start by bowling without a run-up. Gradually, he would increase the number of steps and before going to the …