New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Political leaders across the country joined citizens in listening to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, as the 133rd episode drew participation from multiple states, reflecting the programme’s continued national outreach. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan listened to the broadcast from his ancestral village, Nalam, in Odisha’s Angul district, where he was accompanied by party leaders, workers, and local villagers.The gathering …
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Kolkata, April 20 (IANS) Former Union Minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani on Monday intensified the party’s attack on the West Bengal government, questioning the state’s investment climate and alleging that conditions on the ground would deter potential investors. Her remarks came in support of BJP Rajya Sabha member Samik Bhattacharya, who launched a sharp attack on the West Bengal government, alleging a large-scale “exodus” of capital, investment and opportunities, and claiming that the state…
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday targeted Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over her remarks on the outcome of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha.Smriti Irani accused the Congress leader of “being happy” following the Bill’s defeat, which seeks to provide 33 per cent reservation for women.Her reaction came after Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, during a press conference, described the defeat of the…
Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) Television superstar turned politician Smriti Irani recently visited the holy shrine of Baba Vishwanath at Kashi situated in the Uttar Pradesh state of India. The actress shared a few pictures of herself immersed in prayers and also from the vicinity of the temple, on her social media account.She wrote, “Om Namah Parvati Pateh, Har Har Mahadev!!! #kashi #babavishwanath.”In the pictures, Smriti Irani was seen offering prayers, dressed in a maroon saree with traditional…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Former Union Minister and veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Irani on Thursday launched a sharp counteroffensive to Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav’s remarks during the ongoing special session of the Parliament, where the Women’s Reservation Act and the Delimitation Bill are being debated.Akhilesh Yadav, while supporting the principle of one-third reservation for women, took a swipe at the BJP’s internal dynamics.He remarked that reserving sea…
Kolkata, April 16 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress on Thursday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against BJP leaders Smriti Irani, Suvendu Adhikari and others for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and indulging in corrupt practice and offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.In a letter to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and the state’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Agarwal, the Trinamool Congress said, “This is to bring t…
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Television superstar and politician Smriti Irani recently indulged in a delectable spread of traditional and authentic Bengali sweets. Smriti shared a glimpse of the same on her social media account with a playful note highlighting on giving in to her cravings.“When the mishti calls you … literally & says loudly .. Khene,” she wrote alongside a picture of a tray full of authentic and lipsmacking Bengali sweets.The picture shared by Smriti featured. Tray full of …
Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) As Barkha Bisht’s journey in ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2’ as Noina comes to an end, her co-star Amar Upadhyay wrote a farewell note for the actress, who shared that people loved to hate her character and she couldn’t have asked for more. Barkha first took to Instagram, where she shared a video montage featuring her alongside Amar, Smriti Irani and many others from the show.She wrote in the caption: “We’ve created history with this show and I can’t than…
Thiruvananthapuram, April 3 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union Minister Smriti Irani, on Friday, expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Women’s Reservation Act. On the Central government’s declaration of almost eradicating Naxalism in the country, she said the “Left Party” in India stood for “mayhem and constitutional anarchy”.Speaking to IANS, Smriti Irani said, “Women, specially those who wanted political emancipation of fellow citizens have st…
Mumbai, April 2 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, many Bollywood celebrities have taken to their respective social media handles to extend heartfelt wishes. Suniel Shetty shared a picture of Lord Hanuman, and wrote, “Every difficulty becomes easy when Lord Hanuman is with you. May Bajrangbali grant strength and protection to all of us. Best wishes on Hanuman Jayanti.”Actress Kangana Ranaut wrote, “Auspicious greetings on the occasion of Hanuman Janmotsav.”Actor Anupam…