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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
TopicSmriti Irani

Topic: Smriti Irani

WCD ministry refutes survey that claims maternity scheme missed 51% of beneficiaries

The WCD Ministry has said the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana has had 10 million or 1 crore beneficiaries since 2017 launch. 

Sonia, Mamata, Mayawati era receding. India is only grooming men as gen-next politicians

Indira days gone. Don’t count on Smriti Irani, Nirmala Sitharaman and Priyanka Gandhi to take the baton for women in Indian politics.

Lady Gaga’s Sanskrit, Harsimrat’s Imran Khan insult, Rahul attacks Piyush Goyal

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

Smriti Irani says govt will train women in water scarce villages to ensure clean supply

The efforts is part of the Centre's conservation plans at a time when about 70% surface water is unfit for consumption.

Smriti Irani – controversial in Modi’s first term, ‘disinterested & aloof’ in second

Smriti Irani made headlines almost every day as HRD and I&B minister, but this time she’s missing in action — from her ministry as well as the news.

Mungerilal Ke Haseen Sapne: India’s Walter Mitty and a popular political tool

The Doordarshan show about an adventurous daydreamer made Raghubir Yadav a star.

Sanjay Jha’s ‘kool’ moment, Priyanka Chaturvedi’s karma message & Smriti Irani’s ‘discovery’

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

Smriti Irani assures no Indian will be left out of NRC, hits out at Mamata Banerjee

BJP MP Smriti Irani criticised Mamata Banerjee and said the West Bengal CM was stalling the Centre's welfare benefits meant for farmers, women and children.

Tharoor jokes on $5 trillion economy, Irani praises Gujarat police, Tripura CM cheers BJP

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

Smriti Irani’s Unnao update, Prashant Bhushan’s Nirbhaya comparison, & Kiran Bedi on life

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

On Camera

Should the govt get involved in Harjinder Singh case? He’s no victim

The more support Singh has received from Indian-origin people in the US, the greater has been the uproar against immigrants and their supporters.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Op Sindoor lesson: IAF chief bats for joint planning & coordination centre in Delhi, not theaterisation

Contrary to claims regarding implementation of theaterisation, ThePrint first reported on 17 June 2021 that it will be delayed. Now, ACM Singh bats for different structure.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.