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Smriti Irani says Rahul Gandhi's 'north-south' remark an 'insult' to Amethi

Smriti Irani launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi here on Saturday, accusing him of "insulting" the people of Amethi by comparing voters in north India with those in Kerala.

Smriti Irani says Rahul Gandhi's 'north-south' remark an 'insult' to Amethi
Updated On : 06 Mar 2021 | 8:01 PM IST

Govt trying to cut fuel prices, but onus also on state govts: Smriti Irani

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday said the Centre is trying its best to reduce fuel prices and the Rajasthan government should also do its part.

Govt trying to cut fuel prices, but onus also on state govts: Smriti Irani
Updated On : 07 Feb 2021 | 8:50 PM IST

'Locals' clash with protesters at Singhu border; Cong-BJP in war of words

The day saw police firing tear gas and resorting to baton charge to break up a clash between farmers and a large group of men claiming to be local residents who hurled stones at each other

'Locals' clash with protesters at Singhu border; Cong-BJP in war of words
Updated On : 30 Jan 2021 | 1:48 AM IST

Beti Bachao campaign led to improvement in sex ratio at birth: Smriti Irani

The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao movement has made a lasting impression on people, Irani said

Beti Bachao campaign led to improvement in sex ratio at birth: Smriti Irani
Updated On : 22 Jan 2021 | 5:31 PM IST

Smriti Irani lauds textiles sector for production of masks, PPE kits

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday lauded the textiles industry for its commendable work in upping production of PPE kits and masks multi-fold amid the coronavirus pandemic

Smriti Irani lauds textiles sector for production of masks, PPE kits
Updated On : 09 Jan 2021 | 9:33 PM IST

'Gupkar gang' hungry for power, deceiving J-K people, says Smriti Irani

The PAGD is a conglomerate of regional and national political parties in Jammu and Kashmir formed to demand the restoration of Article 370

'Gupkar gang' hungry for power, deceiving J-K people, says Smriti Irani
Updated On : 14 Dec 2020 | 7:46 AM IST

Union minister Smriti Irani slams arrest of Republic TV editor Goswami

Union minister Smriti Irani condemned the arrest of journalist Arnab Goswami, saying if those in free press don't stand up in support of him then they are tactically in support of fascism

Union minister Smriti Irani slams arrest of Republic TV editor Goswami
Updated On : 04 Nov 2020 | 11:31 AM IST

Smriti Irani tests positive for Covid-19; asks people to get tested

Union minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday said she has tested positive for Covid-19.

Smriti Irani tests positive for Covid-19; asks people to get tested
Updated On : 28 Oct 2020 | 7:28 PM IST

Rahul taking out yatra in support of middlemen not farmers: Smriti Irani

BJP leader and Union minister Smriti Irani said Rahul Gandhi was taking out his yatras not for farmers but in support of "middlemen who looted the country"

Rahul taking out yatra in support of middlemen not farmers: Smriti Irani
Updated On : 07 Oct 2020 | 6:36 AM IST

Yogi Adityanath has assured action in Hathras case, says Smriti Irani

Smriti Irani said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has assured her that "appropriate action" will be taken in the alleged gang-rape and death of a Dalit woman in Hathras district

Yogi Adityanath has assured action in Hathras case, says Smriti Irani
Updated On : 05 Oct 2020 | 8:48 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi a 'VIP kisan', sits on sofa on tractor: Smriti Irani

Smriti Irani ridiculed Rahul Gandhi as a "VIP kisan" after photographs showed him sitting on a cushioned seat on a tractor during his party's protest rally in Punjab against new farm laws

Rahul Gandhi a 'VIP kisan', sits on sofa on tractor: Smriti Irani
Updated On : 05 Oct 2020 | 6:36 PM IST

Smriti: Yogi will do justice in Hathras case, Rahul just playing politics

Smriti Zubin Irani described the incident in Hathras as painful, "CM Yogi will do justice in this matter. But Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka going to Hathras is just playing politics."

Smriti: Yogi will do justice in Hathras case, Rahul just playing politics
Updated On : 03 Oct 2020 | 4:06 PM IST

India will build equal post-Covid world for our daughters: Irani at UN

The Indian Government took a series of measures for ensuring safety, security and wellbeing of women during the coronavirus pandemic, said Smriti Irani

India will build equal post-Covid world for our daughters: Irani at UN
Updated On : 02 Oct 2020 | 10:05 AM IST

India, Bangladesh looking to address logistics challenges for cargo: Irani

Union Minister Smriti Irani said various measures are being looked atto address the logistics challenges and reduce the turnaround time for seamless movement of cargo between India and Bangladesh

India, Bangladesh looking to address logistics challenges for cargo: Irani
Updated On : 30 Sep 2020 | 5:09 PM IST

Centre spent Rs 393 cr on 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' ads since 2014: WCD

he government spent Rs 18.91 crore in 2014-15, Rs 24.54 crore in 2015-16, Rs 29.79 crore in 2016-17 and Rs 135.71 crore in 2017-18 and Rs 160 crore in 2018-19, according to the data

Centre spent Rs 393 cr on 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' ads since 2014: WCD
Updated On : 22 Sep 2020 | 6:09 PM IST

Smriti Irani asks big commercial brands to source directly from weavers

Irani has called upon big commercial brands like BIBA and Arvind Mills to source cloth directly from the weavers

Smriti Irani asks big commercial brands to source directly from weavers
Updated On : 08 Aug 2020 | 9:30 PM IST

Claims & counter claims over 'China donation to RGF': Story so far in pics

Amid an ongoing war of words over the Sino-India standoff in eastern Ladakh, the BJP on June 25 accused the Congress of receiving a huge donation of $300,000 from the Chinese Embassy in 2005-06

Claims & counter claims over 'China donation to RGF': Story so far in pics
Updated On : 28 Jun 2020 | 3:13 PM IST

Resort politics is back: Gujarat Congress moves MLAs ahead of RS elections

On Monday, the party moved 20 MLAs to a resort in Rajasthan fearing more defections ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections due on June 19.

Resort politics is back: Gujarat Congress moves MLAs ahead of RS elections
Updated On : 08 Jun 2020 | 11:29 PM IST

Policeman in MP lands in trouble after his stunt video goes viral

The cop was balancing himself on two slowly moving SUVs, with one foot on the roof of each vehicle

Policeman in MP lands in trouble after his stunt video goes viral
Updated On : 12 May 2020 | 11:17 PM IST

Provide wage support, save our textile industry: Telangana to Smriti Irani

The Minister said that steps should be taken to enable a wider market for the piled-up handloom fabric and finished products on national and international e-commerce platforms

Provide wage support, save our textile industry: Telangana to Smriti Irani
Updated On : 11 May 2020 | 12:15 PM IST