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Union minister Smriti Irani and Congress President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Smriti’s patriarchy on show?

While men have always been questioned for their sexist remarks, it is time to hold women accountable for their sexist nature too.

09 Jan 2019 6:30 AM

Rahul Gandhi had Saturday hit out at Modi over demonetisation, farm distress and job losses, alleging the PM was an 'incompetent man who listens to nobody'. (Photo: File)

Rahul achieved everything due to family, not competence: BJP

BJP said it was ridiculous for an 'incompetent' person like him to give certificate of competence to others.

06 Jan 2019 6:25 PM

Union minister Smriti Irani (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Irani raises Ram Temple issue in Rahul’s Amethi

Irani attacked the Congress president for apparently delaying his visit to his parliamentary constituency by a few hours.

05 Jan 2019 12:50 AM

Smriti Irani is on a day's visit to Congress president Rahul Gandhi's parliamentary constituency and was talking to media persons on way to Amethi. (Photo: File | PTI)

‘Did he wore janeu only for 3 states?’ Smriti Irani jibes at Rahul over Ram temple

Smriti Irani blamed Congress for 'creating hurdle' in judicial process in Ram temple case through its lawyers.

04 Jan 2019 4:16 PM

Anti-Shah propaganda has failed, claims Smriti Irani

Both Congress president Rahul Gandhi and Ms Irani will be in Amethi on January 4 in the first face-off of this crucial election year.

02 Jan 2019 1:13 AM

The Union Textiles Minister was speaking at the 48th edition of IIT Bombays annual cultural festival 'Mood Indigo' here. (Photo: File)

There is no role of religion in government, says Smriti Irani

Irani said every religion and temples have their own practices and the freedom to follow one's own faith is enshrined in the Constitution.

29 Dec 2018 10:11 AM

Can we be patriotic the way we want to?

What Smriti Irani and others of her type want us to do for our country begins and ends with crying at the national anthem.

23 Dec 2018 12:10 AM

'In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the people will give blessings to the BJP after seeing the development under the BJP regime,' Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani said. (Photo: File)

Rahul Gandhi takes tuition to dream, what to speak: Smriti Irani

'It is a warning for the people of this country to know that he is not eligible for any electoral post,' Smriti Irani added.

19 Dec 2018 11:10 AM

‘Rahul Gandhi should reveal his source of information,’ Union minister Smriti Irani said. (Photo: File | ANI)

'Lies of Rahul Gandhi on Rafale deal have been exposed’: Smriti Irani

‘The Congress has not only spread lies but has also tried to malign the Indian Air Force and the defence establishment,’ Smriti Irani said.

17 Dec 2018 3:43 PM

Irani alleged that the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi had 'failed' to take the central schemes to people at the grassroot level. (Photo: File)

Rahul Gandhi becomes 'shiv bhakt' when elections approach: Smriti Irani

Smriti Irani said the Modi government at the centre was committed to the development of Telangana.

05 Dec 2018 11:36 AM

From bananas to saris, sops shower in Amethi

Rahul sends bananas for farmers, Irani sends saris for women.

18 Nov 2018 12:10 AM

Guests attend the wedding of Indian Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh at the Villa Balbianello in Lenno, Como lake, northern Italy, on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Here's how Smriti Irani describes 'long' wait for DeepVeer wedding pics

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh got married at Villa del Balbianello in Italy's scenic Lake Como on Wednesday.

15 Nov 2018 9:19 AM

The complaint against Union Minister Smriti Irani was lodged before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Sitamarhi, Saroj Kumari by advocate Thakur Chandan Singh. (Photo: ANI)

Complaint against Smriti Irani in Bihar court over sanitary pad remark

At an event in Mumbai on Tuesday Smriti Irani said women had a right to pray but 'not desecrate' places of worship.

26 Oct 2018 12:32 PM

The still shows Smriti Irani gagged and tied up to a chair, and she captioned the image 'hum bolega to bologe ki bolta hai... (If I speak then you will say that I am blabbing)'. (Photo: Instagram | smritiiraniofficial)

Smriti Irani gives ‘quirky’ response to her critics with old “Kyunki…” photo

Responding to her critics, Smriti Irani posted picture from her decade-old show 'Kyunki… Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi'.

25 Oct 2018 2:52 PM

Illegal migrants not same as refugees: Smriti Irani

The issue flared a few months ago when the draft published by NRC said that 40 lakh people lacked valid papers.

24 Oct 2018 2:16 AM

Can’t take used sanitary pads to friend’s home, says Smriti Irani

Smriti Irani indirectly supported the side that is against women entering the shrine.

24 Oct 2018 1:31 AM

Addressing an event, Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani also shared an anecdote when she had to wait outside a temple, with her son inside. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'Not free to have own view as woman,' says Smriti on sanitary pad comment

The Union Minister commented along the lines of the ban on women of menstruating age entering Sabarimala shrine.

23 Oct 2018 7:44 PM

‘Will you take blood-soaked pad to friend’s?’: Smriti Irani on Sabarimala row

Union Minister Smriti Irani said that everyone has to right to pray but not right to desecrate.

23 Oct 2018 2:36 PM

Cable hub licence won’t require MHA nod

It is understood that over 100 licenses are pending before the I&B ministry since 2017.

16 Oct 2018 2:13 AM

Union textiles minister Smriti Irani on Thursday came out in support of the women who have come out to speak of harassment as part of India’s #MeToo movement. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Ahead of polls, Modi govt feels heat to drop Akbar

After the Congress sought his resignation, the CPI(M) on Thursday also demanded Mr Akbar resignation over the allegations against him.

12 Oct 2018 1:48 AM

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