Page 3 - Latest Updates on Smriti Irani
Reorienting policy towards West Asia, chasing the Hindu vote at home
India's alignment with the US-Israel axis, especially after October 7, has been difficult for the Arab world to swallow. Hence, the pressure felt by India to modify its international stance
 "Reorienting policy towards West Asia, chasing the Hindu vote at home")
Smriti Irani challenges Rahul Gandhi for debate on UPA rule vs Modi govt
Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani has dared Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to have a debate on the "difference" between the 10 years of UPA rule and the Narendra Modi government
 "Smriti Irani challenges Rahul Gandhi for debate on UPA rule vs Modi govt")
Rahul Gandhi, Smriti Irani to visit UP's Amethi on Monday for public events
This will perhaps be the only second time since 2019 that the two leaders will be in Amethi at the same time. They had been in the town at the same time in February 2022
 "Rahul Gandhi, Smriti Irani to visit UP's Amethi on Monday for public events")
830,000 women have received help from one-stop centres: Smriti Irani
She said one stop centres have been established in over 700 districts to help the women and added that more than 8.3 lakh women have received help through these centres
 "830,000 women have received help from one-stop centres: Smriti Irani")
Centre releases advisories, surveys to boost female workforce participation
Key recommendations from the central government's advisories include promoting women in leadership and management roles, crafting gender-neutral job advertisements, among others
 "Centre releases advisories, surveys to boost female workforce participation")
President Murmu to present Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on Monday
This year, the WCD ministry took special measures to increase nominations by issuing advertisements in regional and national newspapers, the statement said
 "President Murmu to present Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar on Monday")
Indian economy has transformed in last one decade: Union ministers at WEF
Speaking at a session on 'Can India seize its moment' at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024, union minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India has already seized the moment
 "Indian economy has transformed in last one decade: Union ministers at WEF")
India's G20 Presidency ensured gender issue not reduced to sidelines: Irani
While representing the Confederation of Indian Industry at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Minister noted India's growth in the technological sector and mentioned the launch of the COWIN app
 "India's G20 Presidency ensured gender issue not reduced to sidelines: Irani")
India, Saudi Arabia ink Haj agreement with 1,75,025 pilgrim quota for 2024
Irani on Sunday arrived here on a two-day visit. She was received at the Jeddah Airport by Ambassador Dr Suhel Khan, Consul General Mohd Shahid and officials of the Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah
 "India, Saudi Arabia ink Haj agreement with 1,75,025 pilgrim quota for 2024")
WCD ministry launches several projects in 2023, impact to be seen next year
From establishing G20's working group on women's empowerment to integration of the child helpline with the Emergency Response Support System 112, 2023 saw the beginning of several initiatives
 "WCD ministry launches several projects in 2023, impact to be seen next year")
Venture capital funds backing fewer women startups than men-led ones: Irani
"Even today, risk taking by VCs for women-led initiatives which are based on innovation is far lower as compared to those by men," Irani said
Smriti Irani opposes menstruation leave policy, says it's 'not a handicap'
Union Minister Smriti Irani warned that menstrual leave could lead to discrimination against women in the workforce
 "Smriti Irani opposes menstruation leave policy, says it's 'not a handicap'")
Dharmendra Pradhan to move Central Universities Amendment Bill in RS today
The Winter Session, 2023 of Parliament commenced on December 4 and will continue till December 22 and will be having 15 sittings spread over 19 days
 "Dharmendra Pradhan to move Central Universities Amendment Bill in RS today")
Union ministers Vaishnaw, Irani, Puri, 2 CMs likely to attend WEF meet
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das, India's G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant and some ministers from Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana may also be in Davos for the annual gathering
 "Union ministers Vaishnaw, Irani, Puri, 2 CMs likely to attend WEF meet")
Centre committed to making Haj inclusive, accessible: Smriti Irani
The government of India is committed to making Haj inclusive and accessible towards all segments of society, especially women and specially abled persons, she said
CM Baghel using hawala transactions for Assembly elections: Smriti Irani
Union minister Smriti Irani said that the Congress in Chhattisgarh has been utilising funds from hawala transactions to fund its election campaign in the poll-bound state
Baghel will now be operated by remote from Dubai: Irani in Chhattisgarh
Addressing a rally in Kondagaon assembly constituency of the poll-bound state on Sunday, she said the Congress has cheated the women of Chhattisgarh by not fulfilling its promise of banning liquor
Madhya Pradesh polls: PM Modi, Amit Shah in BJP's star campaigners' list
The BJP released a list on Friday, featuring names of prominent party leaders for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh elections
 "Madhya Pradesh polls: PM Modi, Amit Shah in BJP's star campaigners' list")
Congress leader Deepak Singh booked for remarks against Smriti Irani
A case has been registered against local Congress leader Deepak Singh here for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Union Minister Smriti Irani
Upcoming polls battle between 'dharma' and 'adharma': Smriti Irani in MP
She was speaking at a public rally in Sehore as part of the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra'. MP Assembly polls are set to be held at the end of the year
 "Upcoming polls battle between 'dharma' and 'adharma': Smriti Irani in MP")
