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Chargesheet filed against DU students for ‘stalking’

The medical examination of the accused had confirmed the presence of alcohol in their blood.

18 Apr 2018 5:35 AM

The incident had occurred near the US embassy. (Photo: File)

Delhi police files charge sheet against four DU students for 'stalking' Smriti Irani

In April 2017, police had alleged that the drunk students had followed Irani's car in Lutyens' Delhi, following which they were detained.

17 Apr 2018 1:13 PM

Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala (Photo: PTI/File)

DTH chip an assault on privacy, says Congress

The Congress had already been attacking the government for intruding into the personal space of citizens.

17 Apr 2018 2:26 AM

Netas create false news; the Press is their victim

The order was withdrawn the very next day — on the directions from PM Narendra Modi’s office — after outrage from the media and the public.

15 Apr 2018 6:11 AM

Regional cinema is the future: Shekhar Kapur

As for Sridevi’s best actress award for Mom, Shekhar candidly admits he had reservations.

15 Apr 2018 12:15 AM

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani said, 'The law and the administration will work according to the constitution. As a woman, I would request that victim shaming should not be done.' (Photo: File)

Smriti Irani condemns victim shaming, alleges politicisation of rape cases

Earlier, Union min Maneka Gandhi in a video said she was 'deeply, deeply' disturbed by Kathua rape case.

13 Apr 2018 2:43 PM

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

Now, Smriti offers free Hardwar trips to Amethi voters

Irani will be visiting Amethi on April 13, Congress president Rahul Gandhi will visit his constituency three days later on April 16.

09 Apr 2018 12:49 AM

Smriti Irani, the information and broadcasting minister, has expressed her desire to fight fake news. (Photo: PTI)

Fake news is dirty politics, not journalism

In fact, the word “news” in its name is misleading. It should plainly be called what it is — “false information”.

09 Apr 2018 12:17 AM

The term fake news has entered the lexicon of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), whose leaders commended the work done by their governments in countering its spread. (Photo: File | Representational Image)

Opinion: Combating post-truth, fake news, false news and censorship

Governments have been consistently striking at the concept of press freedom in name of curbing fake news.

05 Apr 2018 11:05 AM

Govt should give up bid to police media

The I&B minister seems not to have understood her remit.

05 Apr 2018 12:59 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)

PM Modi snubs Smriti Irani, forces U-turn on ‘fake news’ move

The I&B ministry decision drew sharp criticism from the Opposition parties as well as from press bodies.

04 Apr 2018 1:06 AM

Earlier on Tuesday, Modi directed that the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting be withdrawn and the matter should only be addressed in Press Council of India. (Photo: PTI)

Editors Guild condemns I&B ministry's fake news order, thanks Modi for intervening

The guild was discontent over the fact that Centre’s faith rests only on the Press Council of India to deliver justice in such cases.

03 Apr 2018 7:13 PM

On Monday, the government said the accreditation of a journalist could be permanently cancelled if the scribe is found generating or propagating fake news. (Photo: File/PTI)

Smriti Irani responds to Cong on measures against ‘fake’ news

Cong asked who will determine if a reported news item is 'fake' and showed apprehension that rules might be misused to harass reporters.

03 Apr 2018 8:02 AM

Replying to queries on Rahul Gandhi, Irani claimed that his own constituents don't want to give him a chance, and for the first time in the past three years all the local body elections and assembly seats have been lost by the Congress in his constituency. (Photo: PTI)

Smriti Irani attacks Rahul on data privacy issue, to make announcement on digital news policy

In another jibe at Gandhi, she called herself a 'self-made woman' and said her identity is not defined by who her father is.

30 Mar 2018 9:35 AM

Smriti Irani questions Rahul Gandhi over Sibal’s land deal

She also cited a South African media report, which alleged that the businessman was involved in money laundering.

30 Mar 2018 2:50 AM

Smriti Irani set to distribute 10,000 cows in Amethi

The cows are being purchased by Narmada Fertilisers under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) scheme.

29 Mar 2018 4:07 AM

Union Minister of Textiles and Information and Broadcasting Smriti Irani on Sunday lashed out at Congress president Rahul Gandhi for terming Goods and Services Tax (GST) the second highest in the world and one of the most complex taxes. (Photo: File)

Smriti Irani asks Rahul to read on GST after latter's 'coronation drill' ends

Cong is holding a 3-day plenary session in Delhi, wherein AICC members have gathered to ratify Gandhi's appointment as their chief.

18 Mar 2018 6:44 PM

Ashoke Pandit slams Smriti Irani

Ashoke feels saddened by Smriti’s insinuations.

09 Mar 2018 12:14 AM

Modi’s 2014 social media strategist put in charge of shaping govt image for 2019

Gupta is often given credit for his political acumen in gauging the pulse of social media users on political, governance and social issues.

06 Mar 2018 1:00 AM

Prasar Bharati Chairman A Surya Prakash had earlier said that the public broadcaster had to pay staff salaries for January and February out of its contingency funds as the ministry led by Smriti Irani had not released the funds. (Photo: PTI)

After debate over salaries, Prasar Bharti CEO defends Smriti Irani

The Wire had earlier claimed that the delay in release of funds was due to alleged standoff between the Prasar Bharati and the I&B ministry.

05 Mar 2018 9:02 AM

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