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1,023 fast-track courts financially supported under Nirbhaya Fund: Irani

A total of 1,023 fast-track courts are financially supported under the Nirbhaya Fund to provide assistance to victims of sexual abuse, Union Minister Smriti Irani said

TMC bhagao, BJP lao, Bangla bachao: Smriti Irani coins slogan for WB polls

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday said that the people of the state wanted 'TMC (Trinamool Congress) bhagao, BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) lao, Bangla bachao'

Assam Assembly polls: PM Modi, Shah, Nadda among 40 star campaigners of BJP

Union Ministers Smriti Irani and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Bihar minister Syed Shahnawaz Hussain will also campaign for the party

India to become Aatmanirbhar in silk production in two years: Smriti Irani

Union minister Smriti Irani on Sunday expressed confidence that India will become self-reliant or Aatmanirbhar in silk production in the next two years.The Minister for Textiles and Women and Child Development said the government aims to provide employment to over one crore people exclusively in the silk segment through the Krishi Vigyan Kendra programme according to a statement.She said that India's raw silk production increased by 35 per cent in the last six years.The Minister said that more than 90 lakh people have got employment in raw silk production.She made the statement while addressing a programme to announce a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Textiles Ministry and the Agriculture Ministry.On the eve of International Women's Day, the minister also distributed Buniyaad Reeling Machines to women silk reelers with an aim to eradicate unhygienic and obsolete thigh reeling practice.The Minister informed that 8000 women thigh reelers were identified for providing ...

India to become Aatmanirbhar in silk production in 2 years: Smriti Irani

Union minister Smriti Irani on Sunday expressed confidence that India will become self-reliant or Aatmanirbhar in silk production in the next two years. The Minister for Textiles and Women and Child Development said the government aims to provide employment to over one crore people exclusively in the silk segment through the Krishi Vigyan Kendra programme. She said that India's raw silk production increased 35 per cent in the last six years. Six years ago, 70 lakh people in India were employed in this sector whereas 90 lakh people are currently employed in the segment, she said. The minister was addressing a programme to announce an MoU between the Textiles Ministry and the Agriculture Ministry, an official statement said. In a tweet, Irani said the "@TexMinIndia-@AgriGoI MOU will focus on establishing tree based agro-forestry models in sericulture & exploring possibilities of activities through Krishi Vigyan Kendras(KVKs). This will enhance training, boost technology & create

Smriti Irani says Rahul Gandhi's 'north-south' remark an 'insult' to Amethi

Smriti Irani launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi here on Saturday, accusing him of "insulting" the people of Amethi by comparing voters in north India with those in Kerala.

Govt trying to cut fuel prices, but onus also on state govts: Smriti Irani

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday said the Centre is trying its best to reduce fuel prices and the Rajasthan government should also do its part.

'Locals' clash with protesters at Singhu border; Cong-BJP in war of words

The day saw police firing tear gas and resorting to baton charge to break up a clash between farmers and a large group of men claiming to be local residents who hurled stones at each other

Beti Bachao campaign led to improvement in sex ratio at birth: Smriti Irani

The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao movement has made a lasting impression on people, Irani said

Smriti Irani lauds textiles sector for production of masks, PPE kits

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday lauded the textiles industry for its commendable work in upping production of PPE kits and masks multi-fold amid the coronavirus pandemic

'Gupkar gang' hungry for power, deceiving J-K people, says Smriti Irani

The PAGD is a conglomerate of regional and national political parties in Jammu and Kashmir formed to demand the restoration of Article 370

Union minister Smriti Irani slams arrest of Republic TV editor Goswami

Union minister Smriti Irani condemned the arrest of journalist Arnab Goswami, saying if those in free press don't stand up in support of him then they are tactically in support of fascism

Smriti Irani tests positive for Covid-19; asks people to get tested

Union minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday said she has tested positive for Covid-19.

Rahul taking out yatra in support of middlemen not farmers: Smriti Irani

BJP leader and Union minister Smriti Irani said Rahul Gandhi was taking out his yatras not for farmers but in support of "middlemen who looted the country"

Yogi Adityanath has assured action in Hathras case, says Smriti Irani

Smriti Irani said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has assured her that "appropriate action" will be taken in the alleged gang-rape and death of a Dalit woman in Hathras district

Rahul Gandhi a 'VIP kisan', sits on sofa on tractor: Smriti Irani

Smriti Irani ridiculed Rahul Gandhi as a "VIP kisan" after photographs showed him sitting on a cushioned seat on a tractor during his party's protest rally in Punjab against new farm laws

Smriti: Yogi will do justice in Hathras case, Rahul just playing politics

Smriti Zubin Irani described the incident in Hathras as painful, "CM Yogi will do justice in this matter. But Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka going to Hathras is just playing politics."

India will build equal post-Covid world for our daughters: Irani at UN

The Indian Government took a series of measures for ensuring safety, security and wellbeing of women during the coronavirus pandemic, said Smriti Irani

India, Bangladesh looking to address logistics challenges for cargo: Irani

Union Minister Smriti Irani said various measures are being looked atto address the logistics challenges and reduce the turnaround time for seamless movement of cargo between India and Bangladesh

Centre spent Rs 393 cr on 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' ads since 2014: WCD

he government spent Rs 18.91 crore in 2014-15, Rs 24.54 crore in 2015-16, Rs 29.79 crore in 2016-17 and Rs 135.71 crore in 2017-18 and Rs 160 crore in 2018-19, according to the data