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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

Modi meets Rajya Sabha MPs over breakfast, asks them to stay away from lobbyists

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Rajya Sabha members. (PTI)

Updated on Aug 6, 2026 17:08 IST

‘No proposal to extend Parliament session’: Union minister Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi

Updated on Aug 6, 2026 04:59 IST

Govt-opposition stand-off continues as Rahul sticks to demand for Shah’s statement

Rahul Gandhi had a 40-minute meeting with Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju.

Updated on Aug 5, 2026 11:10 IST

Modi, Nitish meet day after Bankipur defeat

The JDU is a key ally of the BJP led National Democratic Alliance and the two parties run a coalition government in Bihar. (Nitish Kumar official X account)

Updated on Aug 5, 2026 04:25 IST

Nitish Kumar meets PM Modi after big BJP upset in Bihar's Bankipur bypoll

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Rajya Sabha MP Nitish Kumar during a meeting at the Parliament House, in New Delhi

Updated on Aug 5, 2026 02:07 IST

India doing well on economic front, has better employment rate: Mansukh Mandaviya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the meeting of the ruling BJP-led NDA lawmakers. (ANI)

Updated on Aug 4, 2026 06:29 IST

Paper leaks, caste factors: What led to BJP loss in Bankipur and Datia?

Jan Suraaj Party’s Prashant Kishor wrested Bankipur from the BJP.

Updated on Aug 4, 2026 06:14 IST

Opposition stages 'chanda chori' protest in Parliament, BJP hits back

Opposition MPs stage a symbolic 'chanda chori' protest with donation boxes in the Parliament complex over the alleged theft of offerings at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Updated on Aug 1, 2026 04:40 IST

Oppn steps up Ram Temple donation row; BJP accuses them of insulting faith

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan (Pappu Yadav) and other opposition MPs protest in Parliament premises over the alleged donation theft in Ram Temple. (ANI)

Updated on Jul 31, 2026 09:55 IST

Modi orders ‘whole of govt’ plan to protect oil supplies, Indians in West Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Union home Minister Amit Shah and defence minister Rajnath Singh at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI FILE)

Updated on Jul 31, 2026 02:01 IST

Govt aims to pass key bills including FCRA amid fears of parliamentary logjam

The government fears another day of parliamentary logjam as it pushes to pass key bills such as the FCRA and the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill.

Updated on Jul 30, 2026 03:08 IST

Post-2014 FTAs stronger, more balanced than earlier deals: Govt presentation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ministers attends the NDA parliamentary party meeting, where the assessment of India's free trade agreements presented

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 06:40 IST

BJP seeks to regain control over narrative after student protests

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Updated on Jul 28, 2026 03:11 IST

Parliament to debate tougher anti-paper leak bill today after days of protests

Opposition MPs stage a protest in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi. (Photo for representation)

Updated on Jul 28, 2026 03:24 IST

PM Modi announces task force on exam reforms, day after Pradhan's resignation

In a video message shared on X, which he recorded using a front-facing camera, PM Modi said the government was taking several measures keeping in mind the future of students.

Updated on Jul 27, 2026 02:02 IST

'To stop anti-national forces': Dharmendra Pradhan on why he resigned

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said his resignation was aimed at safeguarding students' interests amid the NEET controversy.

Updated on Jul 26, 2026 05:13 IST

Dharmendra Pradhan steps down, Gen Z steps up

Dharmendra Pradhan, the longest serving education minister in almost two decades, announced his dramatic resignation on X.

Updated on Jul 26, 2026 01:33 IST

Fear of losing Gen Z, poll math forced BJP's hand in Pradhan's resignation

Supporters of India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) celebrate after India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following days of protests in New Delhi, India, July 25, 2026.

Updated on Jul 26, 2026 05:12 IST

Pralhad Joshi gets education ministry charge as Pradhan's resignation accepted

Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi, Dharmendra Pradhan seen together

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 16:20 IST

‘Not a matter of personal prestige’: Dharmendra Pradhan quits over paper leaks

Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan submits his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, July 25, 2026 (PTI)

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 09:24 IST

Dharmendra Pradhan resigns as education minister amid massive uproar

Dharmendra Pradhan officially resigns from his post as Education Minister, in New Delhi.

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 11:02 IST

Govt steps up bid to end impasse, CJP firm on Dharmendra Pradhan’s exit

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke addresses the crowd at Jantar Mantar next to National Spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka.

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 02:14 IST

'Have a heart': Wangchuk's wife urges people to not judge him for breaking fast

On how the government convinced Sonam Wangchuk to relent and break his fast, a third government functionary privy to the details said, his wife, Gitanjali Angmo was instrumental,

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 06:51 IST

CJP calls for nationwide stir today, firm on Pradhan’s exit

Thousands of young people continued to pour into Jantar Mantar to be part of the ongoing protest.

Updated on Jul 24, 2026 02:16 IST

PM Modi promises new law to tackle paper leaks; cabinet meet today

In the message, the PM said that following his direction to set up fast-track courts, he was given the draft bill to be discussed in the cabinet on Friday.

Updated on Jul 24, 2026 03:23 IST

‘Genuine concerns’: Murli Manohar Joshi criticises use of ‘brutal force’ against protesters

Murli Manohar Joshi’s outreach comes amid escalating tensions at Jantar Mantar, where thousands of students and youth representatives continue to stage a sit-in (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jul 23, 2026 15:29 IST

Union minister says govt approached CJP 4 times, ready to talk and find solution

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke speaks following a protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Updated on Jul 23, 2026 12:45 IST

PM orders fast-track courts for paper leak cases, says culprits won't be spared

PM Modi's 1st reaction on paper leak, protest: 'Those who try to harm future of youth...'

Updated on Jul 23, 2026 06:00 IST

Parliament stays in deadlock; brief clashes in central Delhi

Students and protesters gather in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Updated on Jul 23, 2026 03:20 IST

Govt says ‘ready to discuss’ paper leaks; Oppn insists on Pradhan's exit

The opposition MPs held protests wearing black clothes against the government on Parliament premises.

Updated on Jul 23, 2026 02:27 IST

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