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Smriti Irani hikes subsidy by 30% for powerlooms, small weavers

Launches PowerTex India, a major powerloom development scheme in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra

Smriti Irani hikes subsidy by 30% for powerlooms, small weavers
Updated On : 01 Apr 2017 | 7:13 PM IST

Conspicuous by absence

Not long ago Smriti Irani was one of the contenders for the chief minister's seat in Lucknow

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Updated On : 21 Mar 2017 | 11:22 PM IST

India, Bangladesh need to increase business cooperation: Smriti Irani

She was speaking at the Indo-Bangladesh Multi-Sectoral Cooperation International Conference

India, Bangladesh need to increase business cooperation: Smriti Irani
Updated On : 24 Jan 2017 | 4:05 PM IST

'Smriti Irani asked DU not to reveal her educational qualification'

CIC has directed School of Open Learning to produce all the records related to her education

'Smriti Irani asked DU not to reveal her educational qualification'
Updated On : 18 Jan 2017 | 6:22 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi's comments against Modi reflects his worry: Smriti Irani

He is worried about the PM growing popularity and desperately looking to save his political legacy

Rahul Gandhi's comments against Modi reflects his worry: Smriti Irani
Updated On : 12 Jan 2017 | 5:46 PM IST

Never faced gender bias in TV, politics, says Smriti Irani

Irani spoke at a panel discussion on 'No Tulsi in the Aangan - Changing gender roles in film' at the Times LitFest

Never faced gender bias in TV, politics, says Smriti Irani
Updated On : 04 Dec 2016 | 12:51 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi won Lok Sabha polls with SP, BSP help: Smriti Irani

She adds that he has good relations with both the parties to ensure his victory

Rahul Gandhi won Lok Sabha polls with SP, BSP help: Smriti Irani
Updated On : 23 Oct 2016 | 5:50 AM IST

Delhi court dismisses complaint against Irani, says fake degree case filed to harass her

Court dismissed a complaint against her for allegedly giving false information on her educational qualification to EC

Delhi court dismisses complaint against Irani, says fake degree case filed to harass her
Updated On : 18 Oct 2016 | 7:43 PM IST

Court to decide n summoning Smriti Irani in fake degree row on Oct 18

Irani deliberately gave discrepant information about her educational qualifications in 2004, 2011, 2014, alleged complainant

Court to decide n summoning Smriti Irani in fake degree row on Oct 18
Updated On : 15 Oct 2016 | 3:58 PM IST

Smriti Irani's fake degree row: Court summons docs from EC

In earlier hearing court was being told that her educational qualification while filing nominations were not traceable

Smriti Irani's fake degree row: Court summons docs from EC
Updated On : 06 Oct 2016 | 7:05 PM IST

Smriti Irani fake degree row: Delhi court to pronounce order today

Complaint is filed against her for allegedly giving false information regarding her academic qualifications

Smriti Irani fake degree row: Delhi court to pronounce order today
Updated On : 06 Oct 2016 | 11:16 AM IST

Import of second hand machines hurting textile industry: Smriti Irani

Irani told students to make design interventions in areas like zero waste fashion, handcrafted products and self-defence garments

Import of second hand machines hurting textile industry: Smriti Irani
Updated On : 04 Oct 2016 | 4:23 PM IST

Govt trying to ensure grant reaches tribals directly: Smriti Irani

She spoke of the need for better protection of Indian soldiers through clothing

Govt trying to ensure grant reaches tribals directly: Smriti Irani
Updated On : 23 Sep 2016 | 5:23 PM IST

Fake degree row: Order reserved on plea to summon Smriti Irani

Metropolitan Magistrate Harvinder Singh fixed the matter for pronouncement of order on September 15

Fake degree row: Order reserved on plea to summon Smriti Irani
Updated On : 03 Sep 2016 | 6:28 PM IST

Smriti Irani celebrates Raksha bandhan with soldiers in Siachen

Irani visited the army base camp in Siachen and becaome the first woman minister to do that

Smriti Irani celebrates Raksha bandhan with soldiers in Siachen
Updated On : 18 Aug 2016 | 3:33 PM IST

Handicraft exports see 8.46% increase in 2015-16: Smriti Irani

She also said that Ministry is implementing various schemes with cluster and mega cluster level approach to develop and promote the sector

Handicraft exports see 8.46% increase in 2015-16: Smriti Irani
Updated On : 11 Aug 2016 | 2:13 PM IST
Updated On : 16 Jul 2016 | 3:48 PM IST

Textile industry welcomes new minister, seeks minimum GST merit rate

The industry body also extended gratitude towards the Prime Minister for a Cabinet minister for textiles to achieve the goal of creating 50 million jobs in next few years

Textile industry welcomes new minister, seeks minimum GST merit rate
Updated On : 07 Jul 2016 | 8:01 PM IST

5 key challenges for Smriti Irani as textiles minister

Irani will have to meet the prime minister's expectations on the job creation front

5 key challenges for Smriti Irani as textiles minister
Updated On : 07 Jul 2016 | 11:41 AM IST

Creating jobs is Irani's biggest challenge

The textile industry is the second-largest employer in the country, employing about 32 million and the government is banking on it to absorb millions of youth

Creating jobs is Irani's biggest challenge
Updated On : 07 Jul 2016 | 12:28 AM IST