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Smriti Irani on why she chose to participate in Miss India 1998: 'I thought that if someone questioned me on stage...'

April 16, 2024 9:27 am

According to Irani, who started as a model, back then one did not need to have good conversation skills or general knowledge to participate in Miss India. All that was needed was a "good face"

Smriti Irani accuses Rahul Gandhi of neglecting development of Amethi for 15 years

April 12, 2024 8:28 pm

Irani defeated Rahul Gandhi in Amethi in the 2019 polls. The Congress party is yet to announce its candidate for the 2024 Lok Sabha election from the seat.

A house for Smriti Irani in Amethi: Why the House doesn't ask for it

April 15, 2024 12:56 am

Domicile has never been a criterion for Lok Sabha candidates, who are allowed to contest from multiple seats; the requirement in case of Rajya Sabha is also gone now

Smriti Irani accuses Rahul Gandhi of taking PFI support in Wayanad

April 08, 2024 8:01 pm

"Now again the Modi government is being formed and there is a Yogi government in the state, what will Rahul Gandhi be able to do now?" Irani, who had caused a major upset in the 2019 general election by defeating Rahul Gandhi in Amethi, asked.

Smriti Irani refused to audition for Farhan Akhtar's Dil Chahta Hai, said no to pan masala ads: 'Didn't want to embarrass my family'

April 05, 2024 3:08 pm

Smriti Irani also said that she didn't want to become an embarrassment for her family and hence she said no to doing pan masala ads and dancing at weddings.

Smriti Irani targets Congress over PFI-linked outfit supporting party in Kerala

April 03, 2024 7:48 pm

Irani also hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remark made at a rally in Delhi recently that if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wins the election through "match-fixing" and changes the Constitution, then the country would be on "fire" and would not survive.

Rahul Gandhi ran away from Amethi, but even Wayanad going to be tough: Ravi Shankar Prasad

April 03, 2024 5:08 pm

Notably, while the BJP has announced that Irani will be seeking re-election from Amethi, the Congress is yet to declare its candidate for the seat, fuelling speculations that Gandhi might be reluctant this time, having tasted defeat in the 2019 general elections.

‘Kingpin’ of crime finally brought to justice: BJP minister Smriti Irani hits out at Delhi CM

March 23, 2024 9:54 am

Smriti Irani said on September 4, 2020, then Deputy CM Manish Sisodia issued an order for the constitution of an expert committee to suggest measures with regard to the excise policy.

This is Smriti Irani's no oil iron-rich soup recipe

March 19, 2024 6:07 pm

According to Nupuur Patil, nutritionist, Nupuur Patil Fitness, it is particularly suggested for individuals with iron deficiency anaemia or those at risk of developing it, such as pregnant women and vegetarians.

Rahul Gandhi insulted Amethi people in Wayanad: Union minister Smriti Irani

March 17, 2024 8:47 am

The minister was addressing a programme at Kaliji Maidan in Visheshwarganj after laying the foundation stone of doubling of Amethi to Kithawar road.

PM Modi, Rajnath Singh, other political leaders observe 9th International Yoga Day

June 21, 2023 3:40 pm

Political leaders participated in International Yoga Day celebrations on June 21.

Vikram Gokhale (1945-2022): A look at the actor’s life and work

November 26, 2022 4:39 pm

Vikram Gokhale, who made his Bollywood debut in 1971, has acted in more than 80 films and 17 TV shows. The veteran actor passed away on November 26.

MPs ride down from Red Fort to Vijay Chowk at Tiranga bike rally

August 03, 2022 1:59 pm

The Tiranga bike rally for MPs across parties was organised by the Culture Ministry from the Red Fort to Vijay Chowk in Delhi for the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.

Vijay Deverakonda, Deepika Padukone, Varun Dhawan: 10 celebrity photos you should not miss today

July 04, 2022 8:01 pm

Here are the latest photos of Vijay Deverakonda, Deepika Padukone, Varun Dhawan, Sara Ali Khan, Kriti Sanon, Smriti Irani, Tusshar Kapoor, Maniesh Paul, and Mouni Roy among others.

Big fight: Rahul Gandhi, Nitin Gadkari, Kanhaiya Kumar among key candidates

May 24, 2019 11:09 am

Spread across seven phases, the bitterly contested Lok Sabha election spanned from April 11 to May 19. As the results start pouring in, let's take a look at some of the prominent candidates.

Gujarat Rajya Sabha elections: Ahmed Patel wins, a look at all that happened

August 09, 2017 12:02 pm

The Election Commission of India (ECI) invoked Article 324 of the Constitution to revoke the decision of its Returning Officer (RO) in the state and declare invalid the votes cast by two Congress MLAs.

Textiles Minister Smriti Irani gets additional charge of Information and Broadcasting Ministry

July 19, 2017 1:25 pm

With Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu now NDA’s Vice-Presidential nominee, his two ministerial portfolios have been given to Union Ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Smriti Zubin Irani.

February Top Pictures: JNU protest, Jaitley's budget, Thane mass murder

March 04, 2016 2:43 pm

JNU protest, Arun Jaitley's budget, Thane mass murder - Take a look at the top happenings in the month of February.

Massive landslide in Darjeeling, Indonesian plane crash, Digital India Launch

July 04, 2015 8:00 am

Narendra Modi launches Digital India campaign; Massive Landslide In Darjeeling, 38 Feared dead; Indonesian Air Force Plane Crashes, 100 Feared dead.

AAP protests in Delhi, demands Smriti, Sushma, Vasundhara's resignation

June 29, 2015 5:29 pm

Aam Aadmi Party activists stage a protest against BJP leaders Smriti Irani, Sushma Swaraj, Vasundhara Raje and Pankaja Munde in New Delhi.

Will you take sanitary napkins soaked in blood to a friend’s home: Smriti Irani on Sabarimala row

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani was once again in the spotlight on Monday when, during a conference, she said that if you don't go to friend's house in a blood-soaked sanitary napkin, would you do the same going to a God's house?

MJ Akbar and the #MeToo campaign: A timeline

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

Junior minister MJ Akbar has filed a case of criminal defamation against Priya Ramani, the first woman to have publicly accused him of sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour. Here's a timeline the case so far.

MJ Akbar better positioned to speak on allegations of sexual harassment: Smriti Irani

June 22, 2020 6:14 pm

At a FICCI event in Mumbai, Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani said the junior minister was better positioned to speak on the allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by at least 7 women journalists.

Four years of the Modi government: In education, what the HRD ministry did, is doing and failed to do

June 08, 2020 12:21 pm

Here’s what the many ministry of the HRD ministry did with education, in our series The Last Lap. 

Education Policy: Make Our Report Public Or I Will, TSR Subramanian To Smriti Irani

June 03, 2016 2:11 pm

Smriti Irani left despite ‘begging’ with folded hands, says daughter of accident victim

March 08, 2016 12:47 pm

I attended Mahishasura event in JNU: BJP MP

February 26, 2016 9:26 am

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Confirming his attendance at the ‘Mahishasura festival’ of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in 2011, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Udit Raj on Friday said that he changed his thoughts after joining the saffron party. Raj further stated that Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Smriti Irani’s remarks on the Mahishasura event were political and he attended the event as an activist then. Irani had yesterday created a huge uproar in the Rajya Sabha by reading out a document on the Mahishasur Puja, observed on the JNU campus every October since 2011.

Vemula suicide: Doctor rejects Irani's claim about scholar's death

February 26, 2016 5:29 pm

Hyderabad, Feb 26 (ANI): The on-duty Chief Medical Officer M. Rajshree, who confirmed Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula's death, has repudiated HRD Minister Smriti Irani's assertion in the Parliament, saying she had reached the scene in three-five minutes. She further said that a group of students took her to the room where Rohith had attempted suicide and the police asked her if she could predict the time of Vemula's death. Irani on Wednesday pointed out that according to a report submitted to the Telangana High Court, the police had reached the hospital at 7:20 pm when they found the body.

Irani slams Rahul Gandhi over Rohith Vemula case

February 24, 2016 4:49 pm

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Accusing the main opposition of practicing "political opportunism" Union Human Resource and Development Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday sought to know as to where was Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi when more than 600 students died during the Telangana movement. Irani said "Today I am being accused of discrimination. One student dies and there is political battle over it. In my 20 months as minister, I have served my country, people without any prejudice. I did my duty, and I won't apologise for it," said Irani in response to Vemula's suicide in Parliament's Budget Session. She added "I have been accused that with which authority, do I to write letters Universities? Just because I contested from Amethi, you would crucify me."

Strict action will be taken: Rajnath on JNU issue

February 12, 2016 8:18 am

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Speaking about an event at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) against the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that whatever happened at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) was inappropriate. He said strict action will be taken against the anti-national elements. He added that if anyone raises anti-India slogans and tries to raise question on nation's unity and integrity, they would not be spared. Union Minister for Human Resource and Development (HRD) Smriti Irani also echoed similar sentiments, saying that academic institutions have the responsibility of following principles and thereby it should be kept in mind that institutions are respected. She added, “Nation can never tolerate any insult to Mother India:”