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"Over-Nutrition And Obesity Rising In Children", Says Minister
Raising concern over childhood obesity, Union minister Savitri Thakur on Tuesday said over-nutrition and obesity have become grave problems with children consuming too much oily food.
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At Davos, Smriti Irani Credits PM Modi For Prioritising Women's Dignity
Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi prioritised sanitation and women's dignity.
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Over 2,000 Children Adopted By Indians, 224 By Foreigners This Year: Centre
More than 2,000 children have been adopted by Indians in the financial year 2023-24 so far while 224 children have been adopted by foreigners, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani informed the Parliament on Wednesday.
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"No Proposal At Present": Smriti Irani On Mandatory Paid Menstrual Leaves
There is no proposal under the consideration of the government to make provision for paid menstrual leave mandatory for all workplaces, Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani informed Lok Sabha on Friday.
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"When Boss Meets Father": Smriti Irani's "PTM" Post Featuring PM Modi
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani shared a special picture on her Instagram handle which featured her father and her "boss" Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Smriti Irani To Host Weekly Radio Show On Akashvani From Tomorrow
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani will host a show for Akashvani celebrating the incredible tales of empowerment of women with the aid of initiatives of the Government, and their role in shaping the lives of women in India.
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"If You Stop Eating Tomatoes, Prices Will Come Down": UP Minister
Amid a sharp spurt in tomato prices across the country, Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Women Development and Child Nutrition Pratibha Shukla on Sunday advised people that if tomatoes are expensive, grow them at home or stop eating them.
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"A Dangerous Plot": Congress Leader On Proposal For New Term For Widows
Former Maharashtra minister and Congress leader Yashomati Thakur said the state government's proposal to refer to widows as 'Ganga Bhagirathi' was a "dangerous plot" and conspiracy, and alleged that "Manuwadi" forces were constantly trying
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Smriti Irani Asks Meta To Work With Child Helpline For Emergencies
Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Monday asked social media major Meta to work in sync with the child helpline to provide quick relief to children in an emergency situation.
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"Natural For Rahul Gandhi To Shed Tears...": Smriti Irani Hits Out
Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday hit out at former Congress president Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks in the UK, saying he apprehends defeat in the 2024 general elections.
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Argument Between Congress, BJP MP In Lok Sabha For Using Word "Gentleman"
Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani and Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury indulged in a spat in Lok Sabha on Friday over the use of the word 'gentleman'.
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Children Fit For Adoption Will Not Have To Wait Now If...: Government
A child will not have to get adopted if there are more parents who are ready to do the procedure, Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani told the Rajya Sabha.
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No Waiting Period For Adopting Child With Special Needs: Government
There is no waiting period for those who desire to adopt a child having special needs and also from the immediate placement category which includes mostly older children, the government said today.
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Exclusive: Massive Scam On Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister's Watch, Finds Auditor
The Madhya Pradesh Accountant General has found large-scale fraud and irregularities in the ambitious free food scheme for girls and women.
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Karnataka Readies To Implement By November NEP For Children Over 3 Years; Pilot Project In 20,000 Anganwadis
In the first phase, the NEP would be rolled out in 20,000 anganwadis and schools. School Education and Literacy Minister B C Nagesh and Women and Child Development Minister Halappa Achar said this on Thursday in a joint press conference.
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"Over-Nutrition And Obesity Rising In Children", Says Minister
Raising concern over childhood obesity, Union minister Savitri Thakur on Tuesday said over-nutrition and obesity have become grave problems with children consuming too much oily food.
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At Davos, Smriti Irani Credits PM Modi For Prioritising Women's Dignity
Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi prioritised sanitation and women's dignity.
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Over 2,000 Children Adopted By Indians, 224 By Foreigners This Year: Centre
More than 2,000 children have been adopted by Indians in the financial year 2023-24 so far while 224 children have been adopted by foreigners, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani informed the Parliament on Wednesday.
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"No Proposal At Present": Smriti Irani On Mandatory Paid Menstrual Leaves
There is no proposal under the consideration of the government to make provision for paid menstrual leave mandatory for all workplaces, Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani informed Lok Sabha on Friday.
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"When Boss Meets Father": Smriti Irani's "PTM" Post Featuring PM Modi
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani shared a special picture on her Instagram handle which featured her father and her "boss" Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Smriti Irani To Host Weekly Radio Show On Akashvani From Tomorrow
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani will host a show for Akashvani celebrating the incredible tales of empowerment of women with the aid of initiatives of the Government, and their role in shaping the lives of women in India.
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"If You Stop Eating Tomatoes, Prices Will Come Down": UP Minister
Amid a sharp spurt in tomato prices across the country, Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Women Development and Child Nutrition Pratibha Shukla on Sunday advised people that if tomatoes are expensive, grow them at home or stop eating them.
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"A Dangerous Plot": Congress Leader On Proposal For New Term For Widows
Former Maharashtra minister and Congress leader Yashomati Thakur said the state government's proposal to refer to widows as 'Ganga Bhagirathi' was a "dangerous plot" and conspiracy, and alleged that "Manuwadi" forces were constantly trying
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Smriti Irani Asks Meta To Work With Child Helpline For Emergencies
Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Monday asked social media major Meta to work in sync with the child helpline to provide quick relief to children in an emergency situation.
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"Natural For Rahul Gandhi To Shed Tears...": Smriti Irani Hits Out
Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday hit out at former Congress president Rahul Gandhi over his recent remarks in the UK, saying he apprehends defeat in the 2024 general elections.
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Argument Between Congress, BJP MP In Lok Sabha For Using Word "Gentleman"
Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani and Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury indulged in a spat in Lok Sabha on Friday over the use of the word 'gentleman'.
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Children Fit For Adoption Will Not Have To Wait Now If...: Government
A child will not have to get adopted if there are more parents who are ready to do the procedure, Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani told the Rajya Sabha.
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No Waiting Period For Adopting Child With Special Needs: Government
There is no waiting period for those who desire to adopt a child having special needs and also from the immediate placement category which includes mostly older children, the government said today.
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Exclusive: Massive Scam On Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister's Watch, Finds Auditor
The Madhya Pradesh Accountant General has found large-scale fraud and irregularities in the ambitious free food scheme for girls and women.
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Karnataka Readies To Implement By November NEP For Children Over 3 Years; Pilot Project In 20,000 Anganwadis
In the first phase, the NEP would be rolled out in 20,000 anganwadis and schools. School Education and Literacy Minister B C Nagesh and Women and Child Development Minister Halappa Achar said this on Thursday in a joint press conference.
