George Soros's remarks direct attack on democratically elected govt: Union Minister Smriti Irani
New Delhi: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday slammed Hungarian investor George Soros for his remarks against Prime Minister Modi, and said his intention is not only targeting the Prime Minister but the democratically elected government.
Mayawati's birthday cake celebration video draws Smriti Irani's jibe
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): A video has emerged where Bahujan Samaj Party members could be seen fighting to grab a piece of cake on party supremo Mayawati's birthday, earning a jibe from Union Minister Smriti Irani.
Union Minister Smriti Irani's board exams' results to be made public
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IBNS): Union Textiles Minister Smriti Zubin Irani's board exams' results are likely to be made public, media reports said.
Mega exhibition-cum-sale at Handloom Haat inaugurated
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IBNS): The Union Minister of Textiles, Government of India Smriti Zubin Irani, in the august presence of Minister of State for Textiles, Government of India, Ajay Tamta and Meenakshi Lekhi, Member of Parliament, inaugurated the Mega Exhibition-cum-Sale at Handloom Haat, Janpath, in New Delhi on Saturday.
Patiala House court refuses to summon Smriti Irani in the fake degree case
New Delhi, Oct 18 (IBNS) : In a relief to Smriti Irani, the Patiala House Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking summoning the Union Minister in the fake degree case, reports said.
Urgent need for branding of Indian silk in India and abroad: Smriti Zubin Irani
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IBNS): Union Textiles MinisterSmriti Zubin Irani said that there is an urgent need to brand Indian Silk both in India and abroad, so that branded products attract more overseas buyers and yield better value realization.
Rohit Vemula not a dalit, ended life due to frustration: probe panel tells HRD ministry
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IBNS): Rohit Vemula, the dalit student of Hyderabad University, whose suicide earlier this year caused massive uproar in the country resulting in anti-establish demonstrations, ended his life because he was frustrated and did not belong to the backward class, a one-man enquiry panel told the HRD Ministry, according to media reports.
PM rejects Smriti Irani's choice for CBSE chief
New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi rejected the selection of Dr. Sarvendra Vikram Bahadur Singh as the chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the media reported on Wednesday.
AEPC expresses optimism about new Textile Minister Irani
New Delhi, July 8 (IBNS): Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has expressed optimism about the newly appointed Textile Minister Smriti Irani and lauded her for her dedication.
New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS): Since the Cabinet reshuffle performed by the Narendra Modi-led Centre government on Tuesday, twenty ministers assumed office on Wednesday.
Mahendra Nath Pandey takes charge of the office of Minister of State (HRD)
New Delhi, July 6 (IBNS) Minister of State Mahendra Nath Pandey took charge of office of MoS (HRD), on Wednesday.
Irani wishes good luck to successor Javadkar, says she is eager to work in new capacity
New Delhi, Jul 6 (IBNS) Removed from the high profile HRD Ministry in Monday's mega cabinet rejig, Smriti Irani on Wednesday conveyed best wishes to her successor Prakash Javadkar, saying she was looking forward to working in her new capacity as Textile Minister and strengthening the sector.
In a major Cabinet reshuffle, Smriti Irani dropped as HRD minister
New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): In a major Cabinet reshuffle at the Centre, the Narendra Modi government on Tuesday removed Smriti Irani as the Human Resource Development Minister and instead appointed Prakash Javadekar to hold the portfolio.
Smriti Irani launches teacher education portal 'Prashikshak'
New Delhi, June 30 (IBNS): Union Minister for Human Resource Development Smriti Zubin Irani dedicated 'Prashikshak'- a teacher education portal, to the nation at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Thursday.
Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani launches ISBN portal
New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS): Union Minster of Human Resource Development Smriti Zubin Irani launched a portal for registration and allotment of International Standard Book Number (ISBN) at a function held in New Delhi on Thursday.