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KCR’s family has a hand in every scam in Telangana, thunders Smriti Irani at women’s conclave in Medak

Smriti Irani urges Telangana to oust "corrupt BRS regime" and vote for BJP to ensure clean govt. She accuses KCR of failing to provide water, funds and employment, and cheating people. PM Modi has provided free COVID-19 vaccine, food grains, built highways, etc. Vote for BJP to get free benefits.

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Bill on increasing age of marriage of women gets fresh extension to submit report

Parliamentary committee granted 3-month extension to examine bill increasing women's marriage age from 18 to 21. Committee under Rajya Sabha Secretariat to present report by Jan 24, 2024. Bill seeks to bring parity between men and women, overriding existing laws.

The Hindu

‘Previous MP visited Amethi only in elections’, U.P. CM slams Rahul Gandhi

The U.P. CM also dedicated and laid foundation stone of development projects worth roughly ₹700 crores

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Centre launches protocol to manage malnutrition in children at Anganwadi

Centre launches new protocol to identify and provide extensive care to malnourished children. It includes 10-step guidelines, appetite testing, nutritional management and follow-up care. Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani launched the protocol as part of 'Poshan Abhiyan'. 17 crore activities have taken place during 'poshan maah'.

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Former Congress MLC in U.P. booked for remarks on Union Minister Smriti Irani

Former Congress MLC Deepak Singh booked by Amethi police for derogatory remarks against Union Minister Smriti Irani. BJP leader Keshav Singh filed NCR in Gauriganj police station. Video circulating of Singh using crass words against MP. Congress calls filing of complaint "nervousness" of BJP, terms ruling dispensation "dictatorial".

The Hindu

FIR against Amethi district chief of Congress' youth wing for assaulting Dalit man

“A case has been registered against Indian Youth Congress’ Amethi district president Shubham Singh and his associates for allegedly assaulting and threatening a Dalit man,” police said on August 27.

The Hindu

UP : No development in Amethi during Cong govt at Centre: Smriti Irani

Union Minister and local BJP MP Smriti Irani on Friday attacked the Gandhi family and said that even though Amethi people elected the Congress MP for most of the time, the district remained a laggard in terms of development. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Why has Women’s Bill not been passed in Lok Sabha since 2010, Kavitha seeks answer from BJP, Cong.

The BRS MLC said she would hold another dharna in New Delhi in December demanding the passage of the Bill in Lok Sabha and invite leaders like Priyanka Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Smriti Irani to participate.

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Rahul Gandhi is like family for people in Amethi: UP Congress chief Ajay Rai

"Rahul Gandhi has connected with local people by doing the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and people now believe that it is the Gandhi family." Read further on Dynamite News:

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NDA spokespersons resolve to have a common strategy for most issues in the media

A workshop of spokespersons of NDA constituents was inaugurated by Union Minister Smriti Irani and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader Chirag Paswan and was mainly organised by BJP’s media cell.

The Hindu

T.R. Baalu demands expunging of Modi and Smriti Irani’s remarks on Minister E.V. Velu’s speech

DMK's T.R. Baalu demands expunging of "misleading" and "defamatory" remarks made by PM Modi and WCD Minister Irani against TN PWD Minister Velu. Attached video of Velu's speech to prove their remarks were "against records, misleading, casting aspersions, defamatory, and incriminatory". Argued remarks were made without providing advance notice to…

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"He should be apologising...": BJP's Anil Antony over alleged 'flying kiss' by Rahul Gandhi

BJP's Anil Antony reacts to Rahul Gandhi's 'flying kiss' in Parliament, calls it "disrespectful" and "ridiculous". Union Minister Smriti Irani and BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad condemn the Congress leader. Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi calls it "affectionate". PM Modi to address Lok Sabha today.

The Hindu

‘Assassins of Bharat Mata in Manipur’: How newspapers reported Day 2 of no-confidence motion

Day two of the opposition’s no-confidence motion unfolded in the Lok Sabha yesterday. Rahul Gandhi said the BJP government had “murdered Bharat Mata in Manipur”, Amit Shah came to the Manipur chief minister’s defence, and Smriti Irani called Gandhi a misogynist for blowing a “flying kiss”.

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Irani’s remarks over Article 370 tantamount to contempt of court: Omar Abdullah

Omar Abdullah said the NC was hopeful of a positive outcome in the court.

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi ‘flying kiss’ row | Women BJP MPs submit written complaint to Speaker

A complaint to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla against Rahul Gandhi was signed by more than 20 women parliamentarians, including Union Ministers Shobha Karandlaje and Darshana Jardosh.

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On Sansad TV camera, Rahul Gandhi gets around 40% screen time, Smriti Irani over 90%

The Sansad TV camera focussed on the Lok Sabha speaker for nearly half the time Congress MP Rahul Gandhi spoke in Parliament on Wednesday. But Union minister Smriti Irani remained in focus for most of her speech.

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‘Bharat Mata’ had always stood tall in the face of attack, says Smriti Irani

In a counter-offensive, Union Minister Smriti Irani accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of trying to take “political advantage” by effecting a mass upsurge and alleged that he had travelled abroad to seek support.

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Manipur violence is a tribal conflict, not a religious one: BJP quotes Christian priest

NEW DELHI: Christian priest Oswald Cardinal Gracias has said the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur is a tribal and it is not a religious clash.

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When Smriti Irani shouted at opposition over Manipur in Parliament

NEW DELHI: The opposition has been alleging that not just Prime Minister Narendra Modi but also women and child development minister Smriti Irani have not spoken on the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur since May 3. Irani not just replied but she sought to put the opposition in the dock.

The Hindu

Muslim group objects to Minorities Ministry stand on Ahmadiyas

Muslim group in Hyderabad objects to Smriti Irani's statement on waqf boards not having authority to excommunicate. Group claims stance based on Islamic theology and consensus of Islamic scholars. Ahmadiya community challenged AP State Waqf Board's resolution in 2012. Indian Constitution speaks of diversity and right to follow faith. Telangana…

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Parliamentary privilege breached, says Congress chief Kharge

Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said that he was “insulted” when his microphone was turned off, calling it a breach of his Parliamentary privilege.

The Hindu

No Waqf Board has authority to expel community from a religion: Smriti Irani amid Ahmadiyya row

Minority Affairs Minister Smriti Irani said no Waqf Board has authority to expel a person or community from a religion.

The Times of India

Smriti Irani vs opposition over ‘report card’ about her on Manipur violence

NEW DELHI: Women and child development (WCD) minister Smriti Irani and the opposition engaged in a fierce war of words after the Congress released a “report card” on her response to the Manipur violence.

The Hindu

Under Opposition attack over Manipur, BJP highlights crimes in Rajasthan, West Bengal

The Opposition parties said that they would have a strategy meeting on July 24 and would assemble in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament to press for the Prime Minister’s statement.

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