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Smriti Irani

Indian politician and former actress

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Smriti Irani: Indian politician and former actress
Smriti Zubin Irani is an Indian politician and former actress, fashion model and television producer. She has been Minister of Women and Child Development since 2019, and also Minister of Minority Affairs since 2022. She previously served as Minister of Human Resource Development, Minister of Textiles, and Minister of Information and Broadcasting. She was the youngest minister in prime minister Narendra Modi's second ministry in 2019.

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Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Smriti Irani Again from Amethi | Political Journey | Oneindia News [Video]

Lok Sabha Polls 2024: Smriti Irani Again from Amethi | Political Journey | Oneindia News

In this episode of Know Your MP, we talk about Smriti Irani. In 2014, Priyanka Gandhi dismissed Smriti Irani as 'Smriti Who?', unaware of his brotherā€™ impending defeat in Amethi in 2019. Irani's..

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Amethi, UP: Union Minister Smriti Irani Engages with Residents in Jan Samvad Yatra | Oneindia News [Video]

Amethi, UP: Union Minister Smriti Irani Engages with Residents in Jan Samvad Yatra | Oneindia News

Join Union Minister Smriti Irani as she interacts with elderly individuals and community members during the Jan Samvad Yatra in Singhpur block, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. Explore the highlights of the..

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Rahul Gandhi Receives Bail from Sultanpur Court in 2018 Defamation Case| Oneindia [Video]

Rahul Gandhi Receives Bail from Sultanpur Court in 2018 Defamation Case| Oneindia

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi received bail in a 2018 defamation case during his 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Amethi. The yatra briefly halted as he attended the Sultanpur Court hearing. Meanwhile, Union..

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High-Stakes Showdown in Amethi: Smriti Irani Challenges Rahul Gandhi to Return | Oneindia News [Video]

High-Stakes Showdown in Amethi: Smriti Irani Challenges Rahul Gandhi to Return | Oneindia News

As the political arena heats up in Amethi, BJP's Smriti Irani throws down the gauntlet, daring Rahul Gandhi to re-enter the fray. Will Amethi witness another high-profile contest? Join us as we delve..

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Lok Sabha Election 2024: Smriti Irani to contest from Amethi

Smriti Irani, Minister for Women and Child Development has been fielded again from Amethi. Whereas Defence Minsiter Rajnath Singh will be contesting from Lucknow.
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Rahul Gandhi and Smriti Irani to visit Amethi today

Today, Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is expected to reach Amethi. Rahul Gandhi will lead a road show and hold a public meeting in the town.
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From Rairangpur to Raisina Hills: President Droupadi Murmu shares her inspiring journey

In an interview with Union Minister Smriti Irani on All India Radio, President of India Droupadi Murmu described her journey from being just another tribal in Rairangpur, Odisha, to being appointed to..
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Mass rape of Hindu women in West Bengal under state aegis, says BJP

A group of women in Sandeshkhali accused TMC leader Sheikh Shahjahan and his supporters of forcibly capturing land and sexually assaulting them. The women demanded the immediate arrest of Shahjahan...
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'Mamata known for genocide of Hindus': Smriti Irani over Sandeshkhali issue

In a no-holds-barred attack on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over the Sandeshkhali issue, Union Minister Smriti Irani alleged on Monday that the TMC chief is known for the 'genocide' of Hindus. "The..
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India sets up global alliance to push women empowerment, gender equality

In a huge achievement, India successfully established a "Global Alliance for Global Good- Gender Equity and Equality" to promote women's empowerment and gender equality at the 54th annual World..
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Sonia Gandhi showed lack of faith in Lord Ram by declining temple invite: Smriti Irani


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Union Minister Smriti Irani visits Madinah, meets Indian Haj volunteers, Umrah pilgrims

The visit shall help provide a first hand insight into the arrangements required to be made for ensuring a comfortable Haj 2024 for the Indian pilgrims.
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WEF Davos meet: Smriti Irani, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hardeep Singh Puri to represent India


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Rahul Gandhi ignored Amethi's development but built guest house for himself: Smriti Irani


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Smriti Irani accuses Gandhis of land grabbing in Amethi, says they 'rented 30 acres for...'

Irani alleged that the Gandhis 'rented 30 acres of land for just Rs 600' and claimed they 'usurped' land from farmers in the name of 'industrialisation.'
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Smriti Irani says she opposed menstrual hygiene policy as she doesn't want women to face harassment, bias

Union WCD Minister Smriti Irani opposes the Menstrual Hygiene Policy to prevent discrimination and harassment of women in the workplace. She believes that menstruation is not a handicap and should not..
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Menstruation not handicap, no need for paid leave: Smriti Irani

Union minister Smriti Irani, in response to a question in Rajya Sabha, emphasized that menstruation is a natural part of a woman's life and not a handicap. She stated that women should not be denied..
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'Congress leadership dedicated to corruption': Union Minister Smriti Irani

ā€‹ Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani Saturday compared the Congress party with the BJP and said that on one hand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is trying to make every family prosperous, while..
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No proposal under consideration for providing menstrual leaves: WCD Minister Smriti Irani

There is no proposal under the consideration of the government to make provision for paid menstrual leave mandatory for all workplaces, Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani informed Lok..
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Results of assembly polls are symbol of 'Modi magic': Union minister Smriti Irani

Union minister Smriti Iron Sunday said that the results of assembly polls in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh are a symbol of "Modi magic". The BJP was confident in winning the polls, thanks..
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Guide will empower 'special' children: Smriti Irani

Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani highlights the significance of a guide on gender-inclusive communication and an anganwadi protocol for children with special abilities at the Global..
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In RJ's shoes Smriti Irani turns storyteller on radio show ā€˜Nayi Soch Nayi Kahaniā€™

Union Minister Smriti Irani has started hosting a radio show called "Nayi Soch Nayi Kahaani" on All India Radio. The show aims to share unheard stories of ordinary people and highlight the impact of..
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Gandhi family filled its coffers by destroying poor, alleges Smriti Irani in Chhattisgarh

Union Minister Smriti Irani criticized the Gandhi family during a rally in Chhattisgarh, accusing them of exploiting the poor by promoting betting and spurious liquor. She also condemned their alleged..
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Chhattisgarh CM Baghel will now be operated by remote from Dubai: Union minister Smriti Irani

Union Minister Smriti Irani has accused Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel of being controlled by a remote from Dubai, suggesting his involvement in the Mahadev betting app scandal. She claimed..
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Congress funding campaign with betting money: BJP

BJP on Saturday accused Congress of using hawala money from the illegally-run Mahadev betting app to fund its poll campaign in Chhattisgarh as it targeted chief minister Bhupesh Baghel over the..
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Chhattisgarh polls: Smriti Irani slams Bhupesh Baghel over Rs500 crore kickbacks

Union minister Smriti Irani has accused Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel of receiving a Rs 500 crore kickback for the Congress party's election campaign. Irani alleged that the party used..
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ā€˜Congress contesting Chhattisgarh elections using hawala operatorsā€™: Smriti Irani slams Bhupesh Baghel after ED's claims

Union minister Smriti Irani has accused Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel of receiving a Rs 500 crore kickback for the Congress party's election campaign. Irani alleged that the party used..
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Madhya Pradesh elections: Despite focus on female voters, BJP, Congress give under 15% seats to women

Both the BJP and Congress are targeting women voters in the Madhya Pradesh assembly election, but neither party has a strong female leader to influence the 2.72 crore women voters in the state. The BJP..
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Kanimozhi denounces Smiriti Irani's remark on Global Hunger Index

DMK Parliamentarian Kanimozhi criticized Union Minister Smriti Irani's comments on the Global Hunger Index, saying it raises doubts about the government's ability to tackle malnutrition and related..
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Oust 'corrupt' BRS government, support BJP, Union Minister Smriti Irani urges Telangana people


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Close to 4.46 lakh missing children found since 2015, most reunited with families: Smriti Irani

Since 2015, most of the 446,000 missing children in India have been reunited with their families through the government's Mission Vatsalya, according to Women and Child Development Minister Smriti..
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'Smriti Irani's portfolio to abuse Congress, Gandhi family': KC Venugopal

"BJP and Prime Minister have given a portfolio for her (Smriti Irani) to abuse the Congress party and Gandhis. She is doing that duty to appease her master," Venugopal said. Earlier, on Tuesday, Smriti..
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Smriti Irani doesn't get angry over Manipur video, Bilkis Bano and wrestlers case: DCW chief on Smriti Irani

Swati Maliwal, chief of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), criticized Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani for not expressing outrage over the parading of naked women in..
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Where are your priorities, madam: Mahua Moitra hits out at Smriti Irani over 'flying kiss' row


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You have set Manipur on fire: Rahul Gandhi to govt; Amit Shah: You did drama there

Lok Sabha witnessed a heated exchange on the second day of the debate on the no-confidence motion moved by Congress, with Rahul Gandhi accusing the government of destroying ā€˜Bharat Mataā€™ and..
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Rahul Gandhi vs Smriti Irani, Amit Shah in Lok Sabha: How Manipur debate overpowered Parliament session

Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi and Smriti Irani had strong statements when it comes to the Manipur issue in Lok Sabha today.
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No-trust motion: Smriti Irani hits back at Rahul Gandhi says, 'You are not India because you define corruption, dynastic politics'


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'Misogynistic man': Smriti Irani slams Rahul Gandhi for 'flying kiss' gesture in Parliament

for allegedly blowing flying kiss to Parl that seats female members
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Alleged flying kiss sparks row in Parliament: Smriti Irani accuses Rahul Gandhi of 'undignified conduct'

Smriti Irani also claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi gave her a flying kiss while leaving Lok Sabha and said only a "misogynistic" man could do something like this.
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No-confidence motion: Manipur is not divided, Smriti Irani on Rahul Gandhi's remarks in Lok Sabha


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Irregularities found in minority scholarship schemes, says Smriti Irani


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When Smriti Irani shouted at opposition over Manipur in Parliament

The opposition has been alleging that not just Prime Minister Narendra Modi but also women and child development minister Smriti Irani have not spoken on the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur since..
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What is it that Congress, opposition want to hide on Manipur violence: BJP

The opposition is running away from a discussion in Parliament on the Manipur violence as it does not want certain facts to come to the fore, the BJP alleged on Monday.Addressing a press conference at..
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Smriti Irani vs opposition over ā€˜report cardā€™ about her on Manipur violence

Women and child development (WCD) minister Smriti Irani and the opposition engaged in a fierce war of words after the Congress released a ā€œreport cardā€ on her response to the Manipur violence.
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Muslim population in 2023 estimated to be 20 crore: Lok Sabha

In her written reply to a set of questions in Lok Sabha by Mala Roy of Trinamool Congress, minority affairs minister Smriti Irani said Muslims accounted for 14.2% of the total population as per Census..
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Rahul Gandhi hobnobbing with people funded by George Soros: Smriti Irani


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PM Modi's US visit has resulted in significant outcomes in defence, renewable energy: Smriti Irani


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International Yoga Day: Union Minister Smriti Irani performs yoga at Noida indoor stadium in UP


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Editors Guild voices concern over 'intimidation' of journalists by Smriti Irani, Kerala govt

The Editors Guild of India on Tuesday voiced concern over alleged intimidation and harassment of journalists by Union minister Smriti Irani and the CPI(M)-led government in Kerala.
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BJP leader Smriti Irani hits out Congress over Rahul's 'mohabbat ki dukan' remark


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'If Rahul Gandhi remains in Wayanad, it too shall suffer...': Smriti Irani takes dig at Congress leader

After Amethi, Rahul Gandhi should also be "kicked out" of Wayanad, said Cabinet Minister Smriti Irani while speaking about the development in the city.
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Desperate Congress getting people from Maharashtra to win polls in Karnataka border constituency: Smriti Irani


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Congress slams Smriti Irani for criticising its leadership, says 'sanskar' of RSS


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Rahul Gandhi 'pretends today not to be coward', Smriti Irani brings up his previous apology to Supreme Court


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