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Smriti Kak Ramachandran

Smriti Kak Ramachandran

Smriti covers an intersection of politics and governance. Having spent over a decade in journalism, she combines old fashioned leg work with modern story telling tools.

Articles by Smriti Kak Ramachandran

BJP, RSS plan outreach to counter Ram Temple donation row ahead of UP polls

The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. (ANI)

Updated on Jul 8, 2026 06:18 IST

RSS speaks out on Ayodhya donation row; Bajrang Dal leader says 'spoke to PM'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed as RSS seeks thorough probe into Ram Temple donation theft case.

Updated on Jul 4, 2026 11:37 IST

'Anti-nationals maligning Hindu dharma': RSS seeks Ram Temple donation probe

RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale asked the Trust to take effective steps to rectify all shortcomings in temple management and operations.

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 10:54 IST

Ayodhya donation case, paper leaks to be discussed at upcoming RSS meet

RSS to discuss paper leaks and Ayodhya temple donation row in upcoming three-day Karnataka meeting

Updated on Jul 1, 2026 02:42 IST

'Split due to lack of leadership': BJP on recent defections in TMC, Sena UBT

The leader said the recent episodes of disgruntlement against TMC and Shiv Sena (UBT) chiefs, Mamata Banerjee and Uddhav Thackeray, respectively, illustrate the disconnect between the top brass and the cadre.

Updated on Jun 21, 2026 02:15 IST

BJP high command summons Karnataka unit over cross voting

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) high command has summoned the Karnataka unit chief Vijayendra Yediyurappa

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 01:47 IST

BJP leaders eye early assembly elections for Goa, Punjab, Uttarakhand and UP

In 2022, elections to all five states were held in February and the results were declared in March

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 02:45 IST

PM Modi sets out vision built on reforms, speed as he marks 12 years in office

Celebrations marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi becoming India's longest-serving elected prime minister, in Bengaluru.

Updated on Jun 11, 2026 01:19 IST

BJP plans to allay Gen Z concerns, sharpen outreach

BJP supporters celebrate the party's majority in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry on the counting day of the Assembly Elections 2026, in New Delhi.

Updated on Jun 10, 2026 24:07 IST

How PM Modi reshaped India’s political map

Modi’s colleagues also credit the PM for opening up new channels for communication through his monthly radio broadcasts, Mann Ki Baat, and his social media handles.

Updated on Jun 10, 2026 01:07 IST

TMC split to boost NDA in Parliament as rebel MPs wish to join BJP-led faction

The NDA has 293 members in the 543-member Lok Sabha and 149 in the 245-member Rajya Sabha.

Updated on Jun 9, 2026 06:01 IST

Nabin directs BJP Uttarakhand unit to intensify outreach initiatives

Nabin directs BJP Uttarakhand unit to intensify outreach initiatives

Updated on Jun 7, 2026 23:44 IST

BJP names 11 candidates for Rajya Sabha elections. Check full list

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi holds an election campaign ahead of the Rajya Sabha bye-elections 2026 at the Pipili area, in Puri on Thursday. BJP MP Sambit Patra also present.

Updated on Jun 5, 2026 03:40 IST

BJP sees gains in Punjab civic polls as big boost ahead of 2027 assembly battle

Women wait for their turn at a polling station in Amritsar during the Punjab municipal corporation elections on May 26. (PTI)

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Updated on Jun 3, 2026 09:35 IST

Buzz grows over Annamalai’s resignation

K Annamalai (right) with Union home minister Amit Shah in New Delhi.

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 01:24 IST

Red carpet for Nepal’s Rabi Lamichhane as New Delhi resets ties with Kathmandu

Nepal’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) president Rabi Lamichhane, centre, being welcomed on his arrival at the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in New Delhi on June 2 (PTI)

Updated on Jun 2, 2026 16:35 IST

Annamalai’s visit to Delhi stokes rumours of his exit from BJP

There are media reports suggesting that Annamalai will float a new political outfit even as party leaders declined to comment. (@annamalai_k)

Updated on Jun 1, 2026 23:54 IST

BJP announces state president for 3 states; Harsh Malhotra appointed Delhi party chief

Member of Parliament (MP) and minister of state (MoS), Harsh Malhotra has been given the post of party president in Delhi. (@hdmalhotra)

Updated on May 28, 2026 06:29 IST

BJP brass cracks whip, tells Odisha unit to get active ahead of panchayat polls

BJP chief Nitin Nabin was in Odisha last week. (X)

Updated on May 26, 2026 06:27 IST

Arrangements to procure oil, fertilisers in place, says govt

Arrangements to procure oil, fertilisers in place, says govt

Updated on May 26, 2026 24:56 IST

No traction for cockroach party : Haryana CM

No traction for cockroach party : Haryana CM

Updated on May 25, 2026 23:42 IST

Rajya Sabha polls for 24 seats on June 18; NDA eyes stronger Upper House numbers

Rajya Sabha seats in 10 states up for grabs as NDA inches towards key majority mark

Updated on May 23, 2026 01:16 IST

PM Modi's 3 messages to ministers as India battles fallout of US-Iran war

Prime minister Narendra Modi, Home minister Amit Shah and others during the meeting of the council of ministers, in New Delhi.

Updated on May 22, 2026 05:36 IST

Energy security, Viksit Bharat in focus at PM Modi's meeting with ministers

PM Modi told the council of ministers to ensure that work was not stalled and delivery remained quick.

Updated on May 22, 2026 02:09 IST

PM Modi’s five-nation visit secured key investments for India: Piyush Goyal

Five days, five countries, but one clear message - India is standing strong on the global stage and the world is looking at India with respect, Union minister Piyush Goyal said. (PTI)

Updated on May 21, 2026 11:57 IST

Buzz of rejig in Modi cabinet, BJP grows, lens on leaders from poll-bound states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves during the swearing-in ceremony of the new Assam government in Guwahati on Tuesday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP National President Nitin Nabin also president. (ANI)

Updated on May 16, 2026 09:22 IST

BJP targets Rahul Gandhi over ‘undisclosed’ foreign visits, Oman trip

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. (@INCIndia)

Updated on May 14, 2026 06:10 IST

BJP in review mode after Tamil Nadu loss

BJP in review mode after Tamil Nadu loss

Updated on May 12, 2026 22:54 IST

Suvendu joins modest cohort of non-RSS CMs

55-year-old Suvendu Adhikari was sworn in as chief minister

Updated on May 9, 2026 23:48 IST

Local pitch, softer tone, welfare focus: How BJP breached the Bengal fortress

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters celebrate the majority in the West Bengal assembly elections, in Kolkata on Monday.

Updated on May 5, 2026 03:48 IST

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