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Smriti Irani: News

Smriti Irani is the current Union Cabinet Minister for Textiles and Women and Child Development. She is also a MP representing Amethi Lok Sabha constituency, which was a Congress stronghold once. In 2019, she defeated former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi by a huge margin of 55,120 votes, which was called a surprising feat. In the earlier BJP government, formed in 2014, Smriti was the HRD minister, which was mired with controversies. She was then given the textile ministry, after which she was made the Information and Broadcasting minister. She is also an actress, who shot to fame in the role of Tulsi Mihir Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, her third TV series that spanned for 8 long years, from 2000.

30 Jul 2025
TV News

'Kyunki Saas Bhi... 2' premieres: Here's what fans thought

The iconic Indian soap opera Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi returned with a reboot on Tuesday. The new season marked the show's 25th anniversary.

28 Jul 2025
Mouni Roy

'Kyunki Saas...' reboot: Cast, plot, and release date

The iconic television show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is ready to charm viewers once again!

28 Jul 2025
Star Plus

'Kyunki...' reboot: This star was 'most underpaid' on OG show

Actor Jaya Bhattacharya, who played Payal Parikh in the iconic soap opera Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, recently opened up about her experience on the show.

27 Jul 2025
Akhilesh Yadav

'Not my responsibility to attack Rahul Gandhi anymore': Smriti Irani

Former Union Minister Smriti Irani has said that it is no longer her responsibility to attack Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

23 Jul 2025
Star Plus

Amar Upadhyay reveals he thought 'Kyunki...2' was a prank

Amar Upadhyay, who played Mihir Virani in the original Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, is back for the upcoming Season 2.

19 Jul 2025
Mouni Roy

'Kyunki Saas Bhi...' reboot: Will Mouni-Pulkit return for cameos?

The much-anticipated reboot of the classic television series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is set to air soon, with Pulkit Samrat and Mouni Roy returning in cameo roles.

18 Jul 2025
Ektaa Kapoor

'Kyunki...' reboot will discuss relevant issues, change mindset: Ektaa

Ektaa R Kapoor is bringing back Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (KSBKBT) to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

10 Jul 2025
Ektaa Kapoor

'Never compete with nostalgia,' admits Ektaa Kapoor amid 'Kyunki...' reboot

Ektaa Kapoor's iconic television show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is returning with a new season after 25 years.

08 Jul 2025
Star Plus

Smriti Irani bags huge pay rise for 'Kyunki Saas...' reboot

Actor-turned-politician Smriti Irani has received a huge pay hike for the upcoming reboot of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.

08 Jul 2025
Star Plus

'Kyunki Saas...' reboot: Smriti Irani's Tulsi returns, teases show

The highly anticipated reboot of the iconic soap opera Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is set to premiere on July 29.

07 Jul 2025
Star Plus

Smriti Irani returns to 'Kyunki Saas...'; first promo drops tonight

Smriti Irani, who shot to fame with her role as Tulsi Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, will reprise her iconic character in the show's upcoming second season.

05 Jul 2025
TV News

Apara Mehta joins cast of 'Kyunki Saas...' reboot

The buzz around the upcoming reboot of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (KSBKBT) continues to grow every day.

17 Jun 2025
Star Plus

'Their relationship has evolved': Amar Upadhyay on 'Kyunki Saas... 2'

Amar Upadhyay, who is set to reprise his role as Mihir Virani in the upcoming Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, recently spoke about the show's return.

14 Jun 2025
Ektaa Kapoor

When is 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' reboot releasing?

The much-anticipated reboot of the iconic Indian television show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi is set to premiere on July 3, 2025, per a report by Times Now.

30 May 2025
Star Plus

Smriti Irani kicks off 'Kyunki Saas... 2' with Z+ security 

BJP leader and former Union Minister Smriti Irani will be shooting for the upcoming season of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi under Z-plus security, reported India Forums.

10 Apr 2025
Ektaa Kapoor

'Kyunki Saas' reboot will complete unfinished story in 150 episodes

The much-awaited reboot of the iconic television show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, starring Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay, will reportedly have only 150 episodes.

02 Apr 2025
TV News

Smriti Irani set for TV comeback as 'Kyunki Saas...' returns

Ektaa Kapoor is all set to revive her iconic TV series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, with original cast members Smriti Irani and Amar Upadhyay.

12 Nov 2024
Karnataka

MVA promises menstrual leave in manifesto, what it means

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has promised two-day menstrual leave for women employees in its election manifesto, "Maharashtranama."

08 Nov 2024
Article 370

Modi reacts to J&K Assembly chaos over Article 370 resolution 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a scathing attack on the Congress and Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDI) at a rally in Maharashtra's Dhule.

17 Oct 2024
Anupamaa

Smriti Irani making a TV comeback? Here's what she says

Smriti Irani, who is famous for playing Tulsi Virani in the hit series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, has quashed rumors of her return to television.

12 Jul 2024
Rahul Gandhi

'Don't use derogatory language against Irani...': Rahul's appeal on X

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi urged his supporters and critics against using derogatory language against former Amethi MP Smriti Irani.

14 Jun 2024
Lok Sabha Elections

US praises India's historic election; dodges question by Pakistani reporter

The United States State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller has praised the recent Lok Sabha elections in India, calling them the largest exercise of electoral franchise in any country in history.

11 Jun 2024
Rahul Gandhi

Gandhis to address 'thanksgiving' public meet for Amethi, Raebareli 

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is set to address an "Aabhaar Sabha," a thanksgiving meeting for party workers from Raebareli and Amethi in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.

09 Jun 2024
Anurag Thakur

Who is not in Modi 3.0 cabinet 

Ahead of his swearing-in ceremony, Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi hosted a tea meeting at his residence on Sunday.

05 Jun 2024
Rahul Gandhi

Irani to Chandrasekhar: BJP heavyweights lose ground in 2024 polls

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) heavyweights Smriti Irani, Arjun Munda, Ajay Mishra "Teni," Kailash Chaudhary, and Rajeev Chandrasekhar were among the 13 Union ministers who faced defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

04 Jun 2024
Congress Party

'Never had doubts…': Priyanka Gandhi as Congress leads in Amethi 

Senior Congress Party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has extended her heartfelt congratulations to Kishori Lal Sharma after latest trends showed the party loyalist leading in the Amethi seat in Uttar Pradesh.

04 Jun 2024
Rahul Gandhi

Raebareli BJP candidate concedes defeat to Rahul Gandhi 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Raebareli, Dinesh Pratap Singh, has conceded defeat to Congress candidate Rahul Gandhi midway through the counting of votes.

04 Jun 2024
Lok Sabha Elections

BJP's Smriti Irani trails Congress candidate KL Sharma in Amethi 

Union Minister Smriti Irani is currently trailing behind the Congress's Kishori Lal Sharma by 29,400 votes in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi.

04 Jun 2024
Jayant Chaudhary

Election results: Mega surprise in UP, trends show INDIA leading 

The Congress-led opposition bloc, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), is leading in the state with the most Lok Sabha seats, Uttar Pradesh.

29 May 2024
Chief Justice of India

Sikkim High Court introduces menstrual leave policy for women

The Sikkim High Court has introduced a menstrual leave policy for its female staff in the registry.

20 May 2024
Lok Sabha Elections

Voting concludes for the 5th phase of Lok Sabha elections

The voting for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections—for 49 constituencies in six states and two union territories—recorded 47.53% voter turnout until 3:00pm.

19 May 2024
Lok Sabha Elections

Polling kicks off for fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections

Polling for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections began at 7:00am on Monday.

19 May 2024
Allahabad

Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav forced to leave rally amidst chaos

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav were forced to leave a public rally in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday after a chaotic situation ensued.

09 May 2024
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Union Minister Smriti Irani invites Rahul, Priyanka to public debate

Union Minister Smriti Irani has challenged Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to a public debate after Priyanka claimed that the prime minister does not address pressing issues concerning the country.

06 May 2024
Congress Party

Congress's Amethi office attacked, cars vandalized

The Congress's office in Gauriganj area of Amethi, Uttar Pradesh was vandalized by unidentified people on Sunday around midnight, reports said.

03 May 2024
Rahul Gandhi

'Mother entrusted me with family's 'karmabhoomi'': Rahul after filing nomination

After filing his papers from Raebareli parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that it was an emotional moment for him to submit his nomination from a seat that was held by his mother for 20 years.

03 May 2024
Narendra Modi

'Congress has accepted defeat...': Irani on Rahul Gandhi's Amethi exit 

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Irani has claimed that the Congress party's decision to not field a member of the Gandhi family from Amethi is an admission of defeat.

03 May 2024
Sonia Gandhi

Who is KL Sharma, Congress's pick for Amethi seat 

After weeks of deliberations and talks, the Congress on Friday nominated Kishori Lal Sharma for the Amethi Lok Sabha seat, breaking the long-standing tradition of fielding candidates from the Gandhi family.

03 May 2024
Narendra Modi

Modi's 'daro mat, bhago mat' jibe at Rahul's Raebareli move 

After the Congress named Rahul Gandhi as its candidate from the Raebareli seat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took a jibe at the opposition party's decision.

03 May 2024
Rahul Gandhi

Rahul arrives in Raebareli with family to file nomination papers

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday traveled to Raebareli on a special chartered flight to submit his nomination from the parliamentary constituency, which will go to polls on May 20.

24 Apr 2024
Robert Vadra

Posters featuring Robert Vadra surface in Amethi amid candidate suspense 

Posters featuring Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, have surfaced in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, amid the suspense over Congress's candidate for the seat.

23 Apr 2024
Rahul Gandhi

'Jijaji ki nazar...': Smriti mocks Rahul, Vadra over Amethi candidacy

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Smriti Irani on Tuesday criticized Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Robert Vadra over the uncertainty surrounding the Congress's Amethi candidate.

20 Apr 2024
Congress Party

PM Modi predicts Congress defeat in Wayanad after Amethi loss

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a jab at Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, saying that in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, "Congress sahabzade" will lose from Wayanad constituency in Kerala after his loss in Amethi.

17 Apr 2024
Congress Party

'Will do what party decides...': Rahul Gandhi on Amethi seat 

Senior Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday that he will adhere to the party's decision regarding Amethi's candidacy for the Lok Sabha elections.

11 Apr 2024
Narendra Modi

Lok Sabha polls: Who are key faces in Uttar Pradesh

India's most populous state, Uttar Pradesh (UP), is preparing for the upcoming general elections.