Latest Anurag Thakur News & Updates

Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) The stage is set at the Narendra Modi Stadium for the ultimate clash of the IPL 2026 final! On one side, we have the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), riding a massive wave of emotion, havans, and prayers as they eye a historic back-to-back title defense. On the other side, the home favourites Gujarat Titans (GT), led by Shubman Gill, are back in front of their home crowd looking to reclaim the crown. From special poojas in Hubballi to havans in Vij…

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao and his wife Patralekhaa have pushed the release date of their production title. ‘Raftaar’, which was earlier set to release on July 24, will now bow in theatres on October 16 during the extended Dussehra weekend. Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa took to their Instagram, and shared a joint post as they notified their followers of their decision to push the film’s release.The couple wrote, “They say building a dream takes time, but living i…

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Wednesday criticised the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, likening his language to that of an “enemy nation”. They also called the Congress leader “frustrated” and the leader of “anti-India forces”.The reactions came amid a political row after Rahul Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were “traitors” who had worked to “sell India”.Union Minister Giriraj Singh alleged …

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Friday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after seven of the latter’s Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, quit the party to join the BJP. The BJP leaders said that since many of the founding members of the party have left it, AAP’s leadership needs to “self-introspect”.Speaking to reporters, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj said, “This is the moment when the AAP leadership needs to do self-introspection because when another one …

Kolkata, April 21 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anurag Thakur on Tuesday accused the West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee of “spreading mistruths” ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls in the state. BJP MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla also blamed the Trinamool Congress for not making enough investments in the state’s fishing industry.Both Anurag Thakur and Harsh Vardhan Shringla took part in the last leg of campaigning before the first phase of election on …

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Monday lauded the contribution of Samskrita Bharati at the inauguration of its central office in Delhi, calling its efforts over the past four decades “commendable and noteworthy”.Addressing the media, Thakur said, “Sanskrit Bharati has done excellent, commendable and noteworthy work across the country over the past four decades. The more it is praised, the less it seems…I have full faith that Samskrit Bharti will forward their work to e…

Kolkata, April 15 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anurag Thakur on Wednesday criticised Opposition parties for not supporting the Women’s Reservation Bill, alleging that those with an “anti-women ideology” are opposing the legislation.His remarks come a day before Parliament is set to reconvene for a three-day extended Budget session, during which amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, and a proposed delimitation Bill are expected to be discussed to facilitate one-thi…

Kolkata, April 15 (IANS) As the highly anticipated West Bengal Assembly elections approach, BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that law and order in the state has deteriorated and claiming that no one is safe there. He further asserted that political change is imminent, stating, “May 4 will come, Mamata Banerjee will go.”Speaking to reporters, Thakur accused the state government of protecting illegal activities and priorit…

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met members of the European Parliament led by Angelika Niebler here on Monday, discussing the new chapter in India-EU ties and the growing convergence between both sides. EAM Jaishankar expressed confidence that the European Parliament will be a pillar of support in this new era.”Pleased to interact with Members of European Parliament, led by Angelika Niebler, here in Delhi. Discussed the new chapter in 🇮🇳🇪🇺 tie…

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party in the Lok Sabha, accusing it of giving a “red carpet” welcome to Naxalites and strengthening the Red Corridor during its rule. He asserted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the government has successfully curbed the menace, reducing Naxalite influence from 126 districts to fewer than two.​“Today, Naxalites are being neutralised, and many are surrendering….