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Published on: Jul 15, 2023, 16:56:08 IST

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Smriti Irani calls Rahul Gandhi ‘frustrated dynast’ over PM Modi tweet; Congress reacts: ‘Keeps mum on…’

Rahul Gandhi's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday over his “silence” on the Manipur violence has triggered a war of words between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress, with Smriti Irani calling him a “frustrated dynast”, while Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate hitting back at the Union minister with “a frustrated soul” jibe. Read More

Union Minister Smriti Irani (HT File Photo)

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India bowling coach namedrops Bumrah in major 'workload management' verdict after 1st Test: 'We've not decided...'

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