'PM had said I won't be forgiven': Pragya Thakur after ticket denial from Bhopal
BJP has chosen not to field its sitting MP from Bhopal, Pragya Singh Thakur, in the upcoming elections. The decision follows a history of controversial remarks made by Thakur. Key Points
India TodayWho is Mamata Bala Thakur & why TMC wants this Matua leader in Rajya Sabha
Matuas form the second-largest bloc of SC voters in West Bengal. Mamata Bala Thakur's late husband Kapil Krishna Thakur had won Bongaon Lok Sabha seat for TMC in 2014. Key Points
ThePrintBharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur’s last interview hours before his demise
Read the last interview of Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur before his demise. Learn about his contributions to affirmative action and his concerns about inequality in Bihar. Key Points
Times Of IndiaWhen Lalu Yadav flatly refused to lend his jeep to Karpoori Thakur, said had no fuel
Karpoori Thakur, former Bihar Chief Minister, was awarded the Bharat Ratna. The RJD rushed to claim credit for advocating the award for the Socialist leader. However, RJD patriarch Lalu Yadav had refused to lend his vehicle to an unwell Thakur even for a brief while. Key Points
India TodayHow Bihar parties are fighting it out to claim Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur's legacy
While BJP goes all out against Lalu, CM Nitish Kumar takes swipe at PM Modi. Other parties also observe birth anniversary of socialist leader. Key Points
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Karpoori Thakur, quota politics pioneer, awarded Bharat Ratna
India News: Read about Karpoori Thakur, the socialist icon who implemented the OBC quota with a sub-quota for MBCs in Bihar. Learn about his contributions to social justice and empowerment. Key Points
Times Of IndiaWhy ex-CM Karpoori Thakur, now honoured with Bharat Ratna, still defines Bihar politics 36 yrs after death
Thakur announced quota for backward castes in 1978, a year before Mandal commission was set up. He was known to be a simple man with a legendary disdain for worldly pleasures. Key Points
ThePrintPadma Awards 2024: Former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur to be conferred with Bharat Ratna
Padma Awards 2024: The Rashtrapati Bhavan has announced that the late Karpoori Thakur, former Chief Minister of Bihar, will be awarded the prestigious Bharat Ratna. Thakur, affectionately known as 'jannayak', held the position of Chief Minister from December 1970 to June 1971 and again from December 1977 to April 1979. Key Points
Economic TimesCentre extends this scheme by another 5 years, 81 crore Indians will benefit
The government will spend a total of ₹ 11.80 lakh crores over next five years, Union minister Anurag Thakur announced. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesNewsclick Funding: BJP’s 10 charges against Congress
'In Rahul Gandhi's 'Nakli Mohabbat Ki Dukaan' Chinese goods can be seen clearly. His love for China can be seen. They were running an anti-India agenda,' Union Minister Anurag Thakur said Key Points
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Sheetal Thakur pens a relatable note on saying goodbye to 20s: ‘Should love every single moment of this hot mess of a decade’
As 20-somethings we’re constantly moving - apartments, relationships, cities, jobs. Anything is possible. People are ready for you, said actor Sheetal Thakur in a note on Instagram Key Points
The Indian Express'Mamata Didi is sleeping...Jungleraj has returned,' Anurag Thakur on communal clashes in West Bengal, Biha
Attacking the Mamata Banerjee government, Anurag Thakur said, Mamata Didi is sleeping. She is providing security to one section. On the incidents of stone pelting, arson and violence during the 'Shobha Yatra' of the Hindu community, she kept on taking a selective stand. It is very unfortunate that Hindus are attacked under the protection of a Chief Minister, and she only plays the role of an audience Key Points
Economic TimesRahul ‘thinks he is above the law’; disqualification from Lok Sabha as per rules: BJP
Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Anurag Thakur called Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a “habitual offender”, adding that neither the BJP nor the government had any role in Mr. Rahul’s disqualification from Lok Sabha. Key Points
The HinduShardul Thakur, Mittali Parulkar opt for exquisite traditional wedding looks; see pics
For the big day, Thakur sported an embroidered beige-toned sherwani, while Parulkar wore an all-red bridal lehenga. They both looked absolutely stunning. Key Points
The Indian ExpressWhy was Abhishek Banerjee barred from Matua temple in Bengal? Decoding the M-Factor
Ahead of the Bengal panchayat polls, scheduled on July 8, the TMC and the BJP got involved in a scuffle where the supporters of the saffron party debarred TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's entry into a Matua temple. Let's unfold what Matua Factor is. Key Points
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In Opposition’s visit to Manipur, Anurag Thakur’s challenge and a request
As 21 MPs from the Opposition bloc I.N.D.I.A visited Manipur to assess ethnic violence, Aurag Thakur challenges it to speak against incidents in West Bengal and Rajasthan. Key Points
mintKargil Vijay Diwas: During an assault on Tololing, lost my second-in-command in my arms: Brig Kushal Thakur
Brig Kushal Thakur, a veteran of the Kargil war, reflects on the sacrifices made by his comrades and emphasizes the importance of honoring their families and sharing their stories to inspire future generations. He also emphasizes that patriotism goes beyond war, and includes contributing to nation building. Key Points
Hindustan TimesThakur slams INDIA bloc in Varanasi
“Earlier, nepotism and corruption were prevalent in Jammu and Kashmir. Ever since prime minister Narendra Modi abrogated Section 370 and 35A from Jammu and Kashmir, incidents of terrorism, separatism, and stone pelting have stopped there. Today, tourism has gained wings and the industry has gained momentum in the state,” he said. Key Points
Hindustan TimesMrunal Thakur Shares A Teary-Eyed Pic, Opens Up About Being "Naive" And "Vulnerable"
"Everybody has pages in their stories they don't read out loud but...," wrote Mrunal Thakur Key Points
NDTV.comProbe against Brij Bhushan Singh by June 15: Anurag Thakur after talks with protesting wrestlers
Sports Minister Anurag Thakur held a six-hour-long discussion with wrestlers protesting against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Anurag Thakur assured that the investigation into the sexual harassment allegations levelled against the WFI chief will be completed by June 15. Key Points
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Government to build foodgrain godowns in every block
The scheme will utilise funds already allocated for other schemes, Thakur said. Under this scheme, a godown of a capacity of 2000 tonnes will be constructed in every block, or district subdivision. An inter-ministerial committee will be formed for this. The initiative will help reduce damage of foodgrains due to a lack of storage, check distress sales by farmers, reduce import dependence, and create employment opportunities in rural India, the minister said. Key Points
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