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    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 signals solo Punjab fight, but some eye SAD tie-up

    SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal's meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this month had stirred expectations of a possible Akali Dal-BJP alliance in the upcoming Punjab polls
    india news
    Updated on Aug 26, 2026 03:11 IST

    BJP asks cadre, MPs to step up outreach amid rising public criticism

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
    india news
    Updated on Aug 25, 2026 03:42 IST

    What BJP’s new Vande Mataram resolution says about Congress, 6 stanzas

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses BJP in a meeting
    india news
    Updated on Aug 23, 2026 01:04 IST

    BJP passes resolution on Vande Mataram, condemns Congress move to sing 2 stanzas

    BJP national president Nitin Nabin during an induction meeting with the party’s newly appointed national office-bearers at the BJP headquarter, in New Delhi on Saturday.
    india news
    Updated on Aug 22, 2026 10:36 IST

    Union ministers get report card on their Facebook, X, Instagram performance

    The PM has been vocal about using social media platforms.
    india news
    Updated on Aug 20, 2026 04:12 IST

    Youth connect, RSS roots, image reset: The calculation behind BJP's rejig

    Ram Madhav, Nitin Nabin and Smriti Irani (L to R)
    HT Explainers
    Updated on Aug 18, 2026 05:20 IST

    BJP brings back Smriti Irani, Ram Madhav in national team rejig: Who got what

    Ram Madhav, Nitin Nabin and Smriti Irani (L to R)
    india news
    Updated on Aug 18, 2026 04:55 IST

    BJP chief Nitin Nabin announces party reshuffle; Irani, Ram Madhav among list

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi with BJP National President Nitin Nabin during former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's death anniversary at his memorial 'Sadaiv Atal', in New Delhi, India, on Sunday,
    india news
    Updated on Aug 18, 2026 24:52 IST

    BJP starts youth outreach to change narrative against government

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with union ministers Amit Shah, second right, Nitin Gadkari at Parliament Building, in New Delhi.
    india news
    Updated on Aug 17, 2026 03:28 IST

    RS Chair seeks probe into ‘purification’ claim

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    india news
    Updated on Aug 14, 2026 03:25 IST

    Kharge raises Uttarakhand post-rally ‘purification’, RS chair seeks probe

    Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said he is capable of fighting. (PTI)
    india news
    Updated on Aug 13, 2026 11:43 IST

    Ruckus in Parliament over attire: John Brittas and Sushmita Dev trade barbs

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    india news
    Updated on Aug 13, 2026 03:20 IST

    BJP MP to move House resolution seeking to recognise digital creators as MSMEs

    The resolution is listed for consideration in the Upper House. (ANI)
    india news
    Updated on Aug 13, 2026 03:05 IST

    FCRA bill sent to JPC amid Opposition uproar, Amit Shah’s debate offer rejected

    Union home minister Amit Shah and Opposition leaders faced off over the FCRA bill and a proposed Parliament debate on student protests.
    india news
    Updated on Aug 13, 2026 05:56 IST

    Amit Shah writes to Speaker Om Birla, says govt ready to discuss student protest

    Union home minister Amit Shah. (ANI)
    india news
    Updated on Aug 12, 2026 09:55 IST

    ‘Ready to talk at 3pm’: Amit Shah's big remark amid Oppn uproar over ‘silence’

    Home minister Amit Shah said he will take notes in the House and respond to all the questions.
    india news
    Updated on Aug 12, 2026 07:33 IST

    RSS wing seeks bans, boycott of US firms for tariffs over Russian oil purchase

    US Senate legislation authorised President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries making significant purchases of Russian oil. (Bloomberg)
    india news
    Updated on Aug 12, 2026 08:24 IST

    Centre eyes consensus on sending FCRA Bill to JPC amid demands for withdrawal

    A ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker said the government has heard concerns of political parties, Church representatives and non-government organisations about the provisions of the bill introduced in the Lok Sabha in March.
    india news
    Updated on Aug 12, 2026 03:39 IST

    FCRA bill may impact Christian groups, Nagaland CM tells Amit Shah

    Nagaland CM, Neiphiu Rio
    india news
    Updated on Aug 11, 2026 03:56 IST

    Rijiju defends Shah amid Oppn persistent demand for HM’s statement

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    india news
    Updated on Aug 8, 2026 03:26 IST

    No direction from RS Chair to Amit Shah to attend House: Rijiju amid Oppn uproar

    On Thursday, Rajya Sabha chair CP Radhakrishnan had asked Kiren Rijiju to "echo the sentiments of the Opposition" to Amit Shah.
    india news
    Updated on Aug 8, 2026 02:59 IST

    PM Modi-Sukhbir Badal meet sparks buzz. BJP-Akali Dal to unite for Punjab polls?

    Neither the Prime Minister’s Office nor the SAD issued an official statement on the meeting till late Friday evening.
    india news
    Updated on Aug 8, 2026 12:03 IST

    No direction by the chair to HM to come to House, only observation: Rijiju

    Kiren Rijiju speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament on Friday. (Sansad TV)
    india news
    Updated on Aug 7, 2026 06:48 IST

    Kiren Rijiju calls Rahul Gandhi in new bid to end logjam

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    india news
    Updated on Aug 7, 2026 03:40 IST

    FCRA bill debate likely on Aug 12: Mizoram CM

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    india news
    Updated on Aug 7, 2026 03:15 IST

    ‘Echo sentiments to Shah': RS chair to Rijiju amid ruckus over protest crackdown

    Rajya Sabha chairman CP Radhakrishnan told Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju to to “echo the sentiments of the Opposition”.
    india news
    Updated on Aug 7, 2026 03:07 IST

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

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Rajya Sabha members. (PTI)
    india news
    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
    india news
    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.
    india news
    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)
    india news
    Updated on Aug 5, 2026 04:25 IST
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