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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.

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PM asks NDA MPs to 'win the trust of youth', counter Opposition's 'conspiracies'

PM Modi called for strong action against those involved so that no one played with the future of the youth.

Updated on Jul 22, 2026 08:22 IST

Wangchuk, govt set to talk days after activist’s removal galvanised CJP protest

Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike and forcible removal from Delhi’s Jantar Mantar galvanised the CJP protest. (PTI)

Updated on Jul 22, 2026 06:44 IST

Open to talks, govt tells Oppn; gives no timeline on discussion with CJP

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Updated on Jul 22, 2026 03:07 IST

Congress, allies take NEET protest to PM’s doorstep; Rahul Gandhi detained

Security personnel detain Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi during a sit-in protest near the Prime Minister's residence over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination.

Updated on Jul 22, 2026 13:26 IST

Those involved in NEET paper leak will be punished: PM Modi speaks at NDA meet

In his customary address ahead of the session, the PM had referred to the strides being made by youth in India.

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 14:07 IST

After CJP's march, govt opens talks, seeks end to stir, but offers no assurances

Union Minister JP Nadda, left, meets Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka amid an ongoing protest by CJP over the alleged NEET paper leak, in New Delh.

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 02:30 IST

Chaos on Parliament streets echoes in House on opening day of monsoon session

Delhi Police carry out a mild lathi-charge to disperse supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) after they gather in large numbers and breach security barricades near Parliament House.

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 02:21 IST

Amid Skyroot praise, PM Modi's '56-year-old youth' jibe at Rahul Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, centre, arrives with members of his Cabinet to address the media outside Parliament House on the opening day of the monsoon session.

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 06:27 IST

Oppn walkout, objection to TMC rebels' invite sets stage for Parliament Day 1

Union Minister of Minority Affairs & Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, holds a meeting with floor leaders of Political Parties at Parliament House, in New Delhi

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 02:21 IST

BJP keen on NCPs' merger, but Sunetra Pawar, son Parth not in favour

India News

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 03:15 IST

BJP keen on NCPs' merger, but Sunetra Pawar, son Parth not in favour

File photo of NCP Rajya Sabha member Parth Pawar with mother and deputy chief minister of Maharashtra Sunetra Pawar.

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 08:01 IST

Modi expected to set tone for Punjab assembly polls during upcoming visit

A second BJP leader said the party will have to focus more heavily on development and economic issues, particularly in the absence of a chief ministerial face, since it was unlikely to revive its alliance with the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) (AFP FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 03:02 IST

‘Will back delimitation bill if all states get seat increase each’: Sule’s remarks spark buzz

India News

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 02:49 IST

‘Will back delimitation bill if…’: NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule's remarks spark buzz

NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule also said the bill must clearly define the proposed formula for delimitation in every constituency.

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 03:08 IST

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

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