News for 'Smriti Irani'

Priyanka to Amethi: Don't vote for 'outsiders'

Priyanka to Amethi: Don't vote for 'outsiders'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

Campaigning for her brother Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi on Saturday asked the electorate in Amethi not to vote for "outsiders", an apparent reference his rivals Smriti Irani of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Aam Aadmi Party's Kumar Vishwas.

'India will never forget': Tribute to Pulwama martyrs

'India will never forget': Tribute to Pulwama martyrs

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

At least 40 CRPF jawans were killed after the convoy of 78 buses, in which around 2,500 personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar, came under attack on February 14, 2019.

At Modi@1 talkathon, 'straight-talking' Smriti educates one and all

At Modi@1 talkathon, 'straight-talking' Smriti educates one and all

Rediff.com30 May 2015

During the 90-minute programme, the HRD minister rejected the charge of saffronisation of education.

BJP Parl party executive: PM Modi to be leader in LS

BJP Parl party executive: PM Modi to be leader in LS

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the deputy leader.

PIX: Katrina, Akshay, Big B at IFFI finale

PIX: Katrina, Akshay, Big B at IFFI finale

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Sidharth Malhotra presented a tribute to Mr Bachchan... Huma and Bhumi looked stunning... and more...

NCW treated Guwahati molestation case as photo op: BJP

NCW treated Guwahati molestation case as photo op: BJP

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday alleged that the Congress has reduced the National Commission for Women into a political tool and insisted that a team of the panel that visited Guwahati treated the molestation case as a "photo opportunity" instead of ensuring the culprits were punished.

NCW sacks member for naming Guwahati molestation victim

NCW sacks member for naming Guwahati molestation victim

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

Congress leader Alka Lamba was on Monday removed from a fact-finding team of National Women's Commission, which looked into the case of molestation of a 17-year-old girl in Guwahati, for making public the victim's identity.

Vote for the best-dressed minister in Modi's cabinet

Vote for the best-dressed minister in Modi's cabinet

Rediff.com27 May 2014

We are asking you for your take on the sartorial choices of these ministers.

Contest One Direct Poll: Modi Tells RS MPs

Contest One Direct Poll: Modi Tells RS MPs

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The BJP could ask at least a dozen of its 92 Rajya Sabha MPs, particularly those who have served more than one term, to contest the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

L Capital says it backs Fabindia

L Capital says it backs Fabindia

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

L Capital Asia is the largest investor in Fabindia.

Thackeray takes dig at BJP, says fake degrees have become 'political trend'

Thackeray takes dig at BJP, says fake degrees have become 'political trend'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Thackeray also said that corruption allegations against Pankaja Munde were "grave" but did not comment further on the issue.

BJP hits the campaign trail in Assam

BJP hits the campaign trail in Assam

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

Bharatiya Janata Party's Mahila Morcha president and popular small screen actor Smriti Irani is currently on a week-long visit to the North East with a mission to expand the party's base among women in the region.

Pranab heads for Russia; to attend Victory Day celebrations

Pranab heads for Russia; to attend Victory Day celebrations

Rediff.com7 May 2015

During the trip, Mukherjee will hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on civil nuclear cooperation, defence ties and partnership in higher education.

Ramdev crackdown: Now NWC seeks Centre's report

Ramdev crackdown: Now NWC seeks Centre's report

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

The National Commission for Women on Monday said it has sought a report from the Delhi Police on the midnight crackdown on Baba Ramdev's supporters at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan.

Zeenat Aman on the jury of TV awards

Zeenat Aman on the jury of TV awards

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

The awards show will be held on June 15.

HRD minister visits Hindu College to sort out fee waiver issue

HRD minister visits Hindu College to sort out fee waiver issue

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The Union HRD minister Smriti Irani visited Hindu college recently to sort the issue of non-extension of fee waiver for persons with disabilities.

'Why is the PM silent on Padmaavat?'

'Why is the PM silent on Padmaavat?'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

'Mr Narendra Modi and Smriti Irani should have spoken up long back.' 'Now when the matter has escalated out of hand, there is still time for them to speak out.' 'Better late than never.' Shatrughan Sinha tells Subhash K Jha.

Priyanka Gandhi emerges as non-playing captain for Congress

Priyanka Gandhi emerges as non-playing captain for Congress

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Priyanka Gandhi in large part was at the centre of the Congress's action, giving a number of enduring images from this election campaign.

Movies: Best of the week!

Movies: Best of the week!

Rediff.com16 May 2005

A look at the top movies stories last week.

Ronit Roy on the latest reality show

Ronit Roy on the latest reality show

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

The Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi actor will lead a team of white-collar workers in a new dance show, Yeh Hai Jalwa.

Smriti defends yoga day amid saffronisation charges. Is she right?

Smriti defends yoga day amid saffronisation charges. Is she right?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Taking a jibe at critics alleging saffronisation of education, Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Monday said the country's inherent strength in education, ancient concept and values is hailed and applauded abroad but is described as "saffron" back in the country.

Sonia, Priyanka meet Rahul amid grim news for Cong

Sonia, Priyanka meet Rahul amid grim news for Cong

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Even Priyanka's formal entry into politics could not act as a saving grace for the Congress. She was made in-charge of the party's fortunes in eastern Uttar Pradesh, but despite her high-octane election campaign, Congress is ahead on just one seat -- her mother Sonia Gandhi from Raebareli.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

A selection of the week's finest stories.

Movies: Best of the week!

Movies: Best of the week!

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

A look at the top movies stories this year.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

A look at the top movies stories last week.

He should be hanged: Father of accused held in MP for 12-yr-old's rape

He should be hanged: Father of accused held in MP for 12-yr-old's rape

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The father of the man arrested for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl in Ujjain on Friday demanded capital punishment for his son, while the local bar association appealed that no lawyer should defend him in the court.

'Kareena Ma'am Is My Favourite'

'Kareena Ma'am Is My Favourite'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Rediff.com's Mayur Sanap speaks to Sandeep Kumar Kharb, head of security at Lakme Fashion Week.

Protesters detained as they clash with police at IIT-Madras

Protesters detained as they clash with police at IIT-Madras

Rediff.com30 May 2015

Scores of volunteers belonging to the leftist of Democratic Youth Federation of India were detained on Saturday after they tried to stage a road blockade outside the Indian Institute of Technology Madras to protest the derecognition of a students' group for allegedly criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, even as some political parties expressed concern over 'threats' to freedom of expression.

Meet the first-time MPs in Lok Sabha

Meet the first-time MPs in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com25 May 2019

The new Lok Sabha will have 300 MPs who have been elected for the first time to the Lower House.

Jamiat backs Andhra waqf board, declares Ahmadiyyas as non-Muslims

Jamiat backs Andhra waqf board, declares Ahmadiyyas as non-Muslims

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Prominent Muslim organisation Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind on Tuesday backed the Andhra Pradesh waqf board's stance describing the Ahmaddiya community as non-Muslims, claiming that this is the "unanimous position" of all Muslims.

Second Phase: How Many Women Candidates?

Second Phase: How Many Women Candidates?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

100 of the 1,198 candidates are women.

Has BJP Lost Its Grip Over North India?

Has BJP Lost Its Grip Over North India?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Political observers lauded the SP's choices in fielding several non-Yadav and Scheduled Caste candidates, the party's alliance with the Congress, and Rahul Gandhi's campaign around the danger to the Constitution if the BJP won a big majority.

When Aditya Chopra beat Ekta Kapoor

When Aditya Chopra beat Ekta Kapoor

Rediff.com24 May 2007

Ekta Kapoor tells all in Koffee With Karan.

Relatives of 54 POWs meet Prez

Relatives of 54 POWs meet Prez

Rediff.com2 Oct 2005

Contests That Startled India

Contests That Startled India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Lok Sabha constituencies that sprung a surprise in the 2024 polls.

'BJP does not support cow vigilantes, other such groups'

'BJP does not support cow vigilantes, other such groups'

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Irani said: "Everyone should work within the ambit of law. If somebody flouts laws unconstitutionally they will not get support from the BJP."

577 Covid orphans reported so far since April 1

577 Covid orphans reported so far since April 1

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani said that the government is committed to support and protect every vulnerable child who lost both parents to Covid.

Shah, Nadda brainstorm with BJP brass, ministers on 144 'weak' LS seats

Shah, Nadda brainstorm with BJP brass, ministers on 144 'weak' LS seats

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party chief J P Nadda and Union home minister Amit Shah held a brainstorming session on Tuesday with key party leaders tasked with boosting its prospects in 144 Lok Sabha seats, considered difficult for it, in the 2024 polls.

Rohith's mother meets Sonia, Yechury, seeks support for enactment of Rohith Act

Rohith's mother meets Sonia, Yechury, seeks support for enactment of Rohith Act

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Rohith's mother and brother raised the demand for enactment of Rohith Act during the ongoing Parliament session to prevent discrimination and institutional atrocities towards Dalits, tribals and marginalised sections at the educational institutions.

BJP may send Jaishankar to Rajya Sabha from Gujarat

BJP may send Jaishankar to Rajya Sabha from Gujarat

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Two Rajya Sabha MPs from Gujarat -- BJP president Amit Shah, now Home Minister, and Smriti Irani, who has got the women and child development ministry -- have won the Lok Sabha polls, thus creating two vacancies in the Upper House of Parliament from the state.