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As soon as she was called for oath taking, ruling BJP members, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, other union ministers and MPs were seen enthusiastically thumping the desk for a long time. (Photo: ANI)

Smriti receives longest applause while taking oath as LS member

Smriti Irani defeated Congress President Rahul Gandhi in Amethi.

17 Jun 2019 1:32 PM IST

The veteran wicket-keeper batsman was seen donning the Balidan (sacrifice) badge on his glove during Indias first World Cup match against South Africa. (Photo: PTI)

Smriti Irani shows solidarity with Indian Army amid MS Dhoni gloves...

The BCCI has sought permission from the ICC to let Dhoni wear these gloves against Australia. But the request has been...

8 Jun 2019 2:50 PM IST

BJP president Amit Shah

Amit Shah ropes in Saket Kumar to aid in Home Affairs

IAS officer Saket Kumar's appointment has been approved till July, 2023, by the competent authority.

8 Jun 2019 9:29 AM IST

Soon after assuming charge, Irani held a meeting with all senior officials of the ministry. (Photo: Twitter I smritiirani)

Irani takes charge of WCD Ministry; vows to create better tomorrow

She had met her predecessor Maneka Gandhi on Saturday to discuss important issues in the ministry and the way forward in...

3 Jun 2019 2:23 PM IST

I do not want to prejudge the judgement of Indian people. We will take the decision on the basis of what people decide, Rahul Gandhi said. (Photo: ANI)

Congress reviews defeat of Rahul Gandhi in Amethi

Union minister Smriti Irani had defeated Gandhi with a margin of 55,120 votes.

1 Jun 2019 1:54 PM IST

Committed to ensure women empowerment, children welfare: Smriti Irani

Irani succeeds outgoing WCD minister Maneka Gandhi, who was dropped from the Union council of ministers this time.

1 Jun 2019 11:39 AM IST

Singh, former village head of Barauli, was shot dead at his residence in Amethi on May 25. He was referred to a Lucknow hospital but succumbed to injuries during treatment. (Photo: ANI)

Main accused in Smriti Irani aide murder case arrested

According to the police, the accused, identified as Wasim, was held in Shalhapur area on Friday night following an...

1 Jun 2019 10:10 AM IST

'He suffers from mental perversion': Swaraj hits out at Azam Khan over...

The incident drew the ire of leaders from across the spectrum, who have since demanded that Azam Khan face action or...

27 July 2019 9:54 AM IST

She should really apologise for having commented so badly both on the private life of the Prime Minister and in general about all women in the BJP, Sitharaman said. (Photo: ANI)

Nirmala Sitharaman, Smriti Irani seek exemplary action' against Azam...

Irani said remarks of Khan in during debate of Triple Talaq Bill were a 'blot' on all legislators, including men.

26 July 2019 1:31 PM IST

She interjected and asked Yadav to be decent while explaining his concerns. (Photo: File)

'Please be decent': Smriti Irani to BJP lawmaker on POCSO Act debate...

Yadav said: 'My friend came to visit me and he started talking about porn. I was confused. I have heard of popcorn, but...

25 July 2019 10:22 AM IST

Smriti Irani praises Derek O'Brien for sharing about sexual abuse

Smriti Irani, the Minister for Women and Child Development, began her reply to the debate by applauding O'Brien.

25 July 2019 10:11 AM IST

PM Modi urged citizens to hold discussions on books they read and why they like them. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi becomes India's most admired man of 2019

With a total audience of over 100 million across social media platforms, PM Modi is also the second most follower...

20 July 2019 4:32 PM IST