Anurag Thakur

BJP MP Anurag Thakur honoured with Sansad Ratna Award

He is the first MP from the BJP, besides being the only Member of Parliament from north India, to have been awarded the Jury Committee Special Award.

Jan 20, 2019, 10:12 AM IST

BJP MP Anurag Thakur dons a 'Namo jacket' in Parliament, PM Narendra Modi says 'looking good'

Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thawar Chand Gehlot also posted his photograph of himself wearing the jacket.

Jan 09, 2019, 10:29 AM IST

She's still 'Italian lady' for world: Anurag Thakur on alleged link between Sonia Gandhi, Christian Michel

In a veiled attack on UPA chief Sonia Gandhi, Thakur said that even after India electing her as an MP so many times, she is still an 'Italian lady' for the world.

Jan 06, 2019, 13:00 PM IST

Sachin Tendulkar, Anurag Thakur launch sporting initiative

BJP MP Anurag Thakur and cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar on Friday launched 'Star Khel Mahakumbh' in the presence of 1500 athletes.

May 04, 2018, 19:12 PM IST

Ask Facebook to pledge not to allow meddling in our elections, Parliament panel demands

The parliamentary standing committee has asked the government to get an assurance from Facebook that it would not misuse the users' data to influence polls in India.

Apr 20, 2018, 00:01 AM IST

Parliamentary panel calls Sanjay Leela Bhansali over 'Padmavati' controversy

Top officials said Sanjay Leela Bhansali is "shying away" from making an appearance and is yet to confirm.

Nov 28, 2017, 23:02 PM IST

Cricket in northeast needs nurturing not humiliation, Anurag Thakur says taking a dig at Lodha reforms

In a BCCI's U-19 women's One-Day Super League match, Nagaland were shot out for an incredible score of just two against Kerala with as many nine batters getting out for duck.

Nov 24, 2017, 19:32 PM IST

Watch - BJP MP Anurag Thakur's scathing attack on the Congress

Himachal Pradesh on Thursday recorded its highest polling in Assembly elections.

Nov 09, 2017, 20:42 PM IST

Virender Sehwag's 'setting' remark should not be taken otherwise: Anurag Thakur

Sehwag had on Friday said he missed out on becoming the Indian cricket team's chief coach for the lack of patronage from the powers within the BCCI and will not apply for the position again.

Sep 18, 2017, 00:37 AM IST

Opposition leaders indulging in character assassination: HP CM Virbhadra Singh

The appointment to higher posts should be through elections only and as per the constitution of the Congress.

Aug 07, 2017, 21:47 PM IST

Law and order situation worsening in Himachal Pradesh: BJP MP Anurag Thakur

Due to the failure of government and police in handling the Shimla case, the public has lost faith in the state machinery and is resorting to protests.

Aug 01, 2017, 20:52 PM IST

Anurag Thakur expresses regret over mobile use; Sumitra Mahajan warns

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Wednesday warned BJP member Anurag Thakur for allegedly filming video inside the House, but a dissatisfied opposition demanded action against him as was taken against AAP's Bhagwant Mann.

Jul 26, 2017, 19:36 PM IST

Won't shy away from accepting responsibility for Indian cricket: Anurag Thakur

Recently, former India captain Sourav Ganguly, while accepting birthday wish from Thakur, urged him to make a comeback into cricket administration.

Jul 16, 2017, 14:46 PM IST

SC accepts Anurag Thakur's fresh apology in contempt case

Anurag Thakur had tendered apology in the top court after the three-judge bench, headed by Justice Dipak Misra and comprising of Justices A.M. Khanwilkar and D.Y. Chandrachud, had earlier asked the former president for the same.

Jul 14, 2017, 17:22 PM IST

Anurag Thakur tenders fresh unconditional apology before Supreme Court in contempt case

The apex court has fixed the matter for July 14 and asked Thakur to remain present before it on that day.

Jul 13, 2017, 16:58 PM IST

Need you back in Indian Cricket, says Sourav Ganguly to ex-BCCI chief Anurag Thakur

As for Thakur, Supreme Court has currently asked him to submit a fresh 'unequivocal' and 'categorical' apology in a contempt case initiated against him.

Jul 09, 2017, 17:13 PM IST

Supreme Court asks former BCCI boss Anurag Thakur to tender unconditional apology

The apex court has fixed the matter for July 14 and asked Thakur to remain present before it on that day.

Jul 07, 2017, 20:36 PM IST

Virat Kohli unreasonably being targeted in Anil Kumble controversy: Ex-BCCI president Anurag Thakur

Kumble stepped down at the end of the Champions Trophy earlier this month after acknowledging a rift with skipper Kohli, who has refused to divulge just what led to the fallout.

Jun 25, 2017, 15:42 PM IST

After leaking MS Dhoni's India Cements' offer letter, Lalit Modi takes on N Srinivasan and Anurag Thakur

Modi, who was sacked as IPL commissioner in 2010 over alleged charges of money laundering, said that Srinivasan's decision to scrap off Champions League Twenty20, had cost Indian cricket a revenue loss of $500 million.

May 10, 2017, 11:51 AM IST