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Smriti Irani recalls miscarriage during 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Bahu Thi', being asked to return while bleeding, fired after pregnancy

Smriti Irani has returned to the BJP’s national organisational team as a general secretary with responsibility for Uttar Pradesh. Her journey has included an early McDonald’s job paying Rs 1,800 a month, difficult experiences during her television career and a major political breakthrough in Amethi, where she defeated Rahul Gandhi…

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PM Narendra Modi meets BJP’s new office-bearers, urges stronger connect with people

Prime Minister Modi met the BJP's new national office-bearers, stressing public connection and organizational strength. The party announced a nationwide 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' from September 17 to October 17. This campaign aims to spread the spirit of service associated with Modi's public life. BJP workers will honor Anganwadi workers and…

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ET World Leaders Forum 2026: Smriti Irani on politics, power and the price of being a woman

Smriti Irani shared her journey from television to public service and its challenges. She highlighted the personal sacrifices made by working mothers in India. Women in politics face character assassination when competence cannot be challenged. Irani stressed the need for both youthful impatience and elder experience. Political relevance, she stated,…

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BJP reshuffle: Vinod Tawde, Satish Poonia, Tarun Chugh get BJP poll duties under Nitin Nabin

Nitin Nabin appointed new state in-charges for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Gujarat. Vinod Tawde will oversee Uttar Pradesh, while Satish Poonia takes charge of Punjab. Tarun Chugh has been appointed in-charge for Gujarat and will retain his national role. These appointments are effective immediately and reflect ongoing party restructuring. Further…

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Smriti Irani to Ram Madhav: New BJP team marks comeback of many sidelined faces

Several BJP leaders have returned to prominent roles in the party's new national team. Smriti Irani and Ram Madhav have been appointed to key organizational positions. Former chief ministers Biplab Kumar Deb and Tirath Singh Rawat also rejoin the national organization. Satish Poonia's appointment as national general secretary marks a…

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10 women, 6 minority leaders find place in BJP team; Smriti Irani, Vasundhara Raje, Prof Tariq Mansoor among key names

The BJP appointed ten women and six minority leaders to its new national team. Smriti Irani was named national general secretary, while Vasundhara Raje Scindia became vice-president. The party included representatives from major faiths and twenty-three states and Union territories. Three regional leaders from the North-East received distinct prominence in…

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BJP announces new national office-bearers team under President Nitin Nabin; Smriti Irani, Piyush Goyal among key names, check full list

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its new national office-bearers team. Several new faces have been assigned key organisational responsibilities within the party structure. Prominent leaders like Sunil Bansal and Vinod Tawde continue in their national general secretary roles. The party has appointed thirteen national vice presidents and sixteen national…

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Anand Mahindra gets teary eyed over Smriti Irani's 'you're raising someone to forget you' take on motherhood: Watch video

Anand Mahindra praised Smriti Irani's powerful speech on motherhood. He shared his own mother's enduring love and strength. Irani spoke about the challenges of working mothers and children growing up. She highlighted the bittersweet nature of preparing children for independence. Irani concluded by emphasizing a woman's tenacity and a mother's…

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Smriti Irani's name missing from Amethi panchayat voter list; DM orders probe

Former Union minister Smriti Irani's name is missing from the Medan Mawai village panchayat voter list in Amethi. This comes despite her presence in Lok Sabha and Assembly electoral rolls for the area. An inquiry has been ordered into the matter. Irani, who represented Amethi in Lok Sabha until 2024,…

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From J&K statehood to BHU polls: 699 Parliamentary assurances the government never delivered

In 2016, the petroleum ministry was asked in the Rajya Sabha if it would act against officials from the government-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and its regulator Directorate General of Hydrocarbons for “inaction”. This was a case of alleged gas flow from an ONGC block to a Reliance Industries…

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TV Newsance 309: Uttarkashi disaster, Trump dhokhaa and Godi media’s MIGA magic

This week on TV Newsance, Navika Kumar and Smriti Irani gave us a saas-bahu masterclass – replete with sly taunts, spicy metaphors, and ticker shade.

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Just like Kamala Harris! 6 Indian politicians with a deep interest in food

US President aspirant Kamala Harris's love for cooking and eating is well-known. Her interest in food also helps her connect with her voters. She has talked in detail about her diet schedule in interviews, which is a mix of healthy and delicious. Raisin Bran with Almond milk is her favourite…

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Activist whose RTI flagged ‘Smriti Irani-linked Goa cafe’ alleges home ministry ‘witch-hunt’

A Goa-based activist has alleged that he is being targeted for taking up public interest issues against “successive governments” and for trying to point to alleged illegalities surrounding BJP leader and former minister Smriti Irani’s daughter’s cafe in Goa through RTI applications.

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KL Sharma supports Rahul Gandhi for lambasting Smriti Irani trollers

Sharma backed Gandhi's remarks and said that it is not their value to use such language against someone. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Congress' KL Sharma wins Amethi seat defeating Smriti Irani

Congress candidate Kishori Lal Sharma won the Amethi Lok Sabha seat, as per the Election Commission. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Modi’s BJP loses majority in India election shock, needs allies for gov’t

Defying exit polls, opposition parties stun the BJP in vital states, resetting India’s political landscape.

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India election results: Big wins, losses and surprises

A tight Varanasi race and BJP’s Maharashtra downfall – here’s how India’s 2024 Lok Sabha polls defied expectations.

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Union Ministers Smriti Irani, RK Singh, Anupriya Patel, Sanjeev Balyan trailing, Know latest updates

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Phase 5 of India election held in Gandhi bastions, Ladakh, Ram Temple town

Voting held for 49 seats in six states and two union territories, the fewest of the constituencies going to the polls.

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Lok Sabha elections | Rahul, Smriti, Rajnath among key candidates voting in fifth phase today

Polling for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections began on May 20 across a total of 49 seats, including in high-profile constituencies of Amethi and Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh.

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India Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 5: Who votes and what’s at stake?

Voters to decide the fate of 695 candidates, including opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, in the fifth phase of polls.

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra leads a road show in Amethi as campaign draws to a close

Lok Sabha elections 2024: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra leads road show in Amethi, promising big changes and record-breaking victories for Congress.

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India’s biggest election prize: Can the Gandhi family survive Modi?

The pocket boroughs of Amethi and Rae Bareli have stood by the first family of Indian politics through ups and downs.

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All eyes on Rae Bareli, Amethi as 14 Lok Sabha constituencies go to the polls in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh's fifth phase of elections features key seats like Rae Bareli, Lucknow, and Amethi, with BJP aiming to maintain dominance.

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BJP's swipe at Rahul: He could not contest from Amethi but speaking of forming govt

BJP mocks Rahul Gandhi's debate readiness, questions his knowledge and leadership, while criticizing Congress and Opposition party members.

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