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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

Focus on ‘Team India’: PM Modi to CMs in key West Asia war meeting

The prime minister said there is a need for paying special attention to states along the border areas and coastal regions.

Updated on Mar 28, 2026 01:07 IST

India doesn’t engage in ‘dalali’: EAM on Pak’s negotiator offer

In the all-party meeting chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh, questions were raised on Pakistan and its field marshal Asim Munir positioning as a key negotiator between Iran and the US. Jaishankar, however, sharply hit back at Pakistan, saying, “India doesn’t do dalali like Pakistan.”

Updated on Mar 26, 2026 24:50 IST

Parliament may adjourn early, meet after state elections

File photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other cabinet ministers in Lok Sabha during the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi.

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 01:54 IST

PM: Empowered groups formed to deal with fallout from Iran war

File photo ot Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament.

Updated on Mar 25, 2026 24:32 IST

Centre working to delink women's quota from census, delimitation process

The move could see the number of seats in the Lok Sabha increase to 816, one of the people cited above added on condition of anonymity

Updated on Mar 24, 2026 02:32 IST

Govt begins process for consensus on delinking women quota from census, delimitation

The amendment is expected to be introduced during the ongoing Budget session of Parliament that ends on April 2. (ANI)

Updated on Mar 23, 2026 08:39 IST

‘No end in politics’: PM Narendra Modi tells retiring Rajya Sabha MPs

PM said the discussions that take place on various issues in the Upper House leave an imprint as each member has a unique role.

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 01:48 IST

BJP bets on loyalists to avoid infighting in West Bengal polls

PM Narendra Modi greets BJP leaders Suvendu Adhikari and Sukanta Majumdar during a poll rally at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on March 14, 2026.

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 01:24 IST

Kharge, Nadda trade barbs in Parliament amid disruptions in LPG supply

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 24:30 IST

Assembly elections 2026: BJP's litmus test in 3 traditional weak spot states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a public meeting, in Ernakulam, Kerala. BJP state President Rajeev Chandrasekhar and others are also seen.

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 01:28 IST

Kharge attacks govt over bid on Abdullah’s life, triggers heated exchange in RS

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge demanded the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 12, 2026 08:59 IST

No-trust motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla defeated

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Updated on Mar 12, 2026 24:20 IST

BJP to start Yatra for change in WB

BJP to start Yatra for change in WB

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 15:00 IST

Kerala to become Keralam: Union Cabinet approves decision to rename state

Kerala to become keralam: The name change comes ahead of the assembly polls in the state.

Updated on Feb 24, 2026 11:35 IST

Top RSS body to meet in Haryana on March 13

Top RSS body to meet in Haryana on March 13

Updated on Feb 24, 2026 24:30 IST

Don’t overlook development issues, BJP cautions its cadre

Don’t overlook development issues, BJP cautions its cadre

Updated on Feb 22, 2026 23:30 IST

Rajya Sabha polls on March 16, BJP-led NDA tally to go up

The ruling coalition holds 15 of the 37 seats and is expected to add at least “seven-eight” more, according to BJP leaders.

Updated on Feb 19, 2026 01:07 IST

BJP’s Nishikant Dubey moves motion against Rahul Gandhi over ‘unethical conduct’

Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi with sister and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi at the Parliament premises. (ANI)

Updated on Feb 12, 2026 08:59 IST

‘Realised what the guy was’: Hardeep Puri says met Epstein as part of delegation

New Delhi: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri addresses a press conference, at BJP headquarters, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.

Updated on Feb 12, 2026 09:37 IST

‘Laid siege of Prime Minister’s seat’: Women BJP MPs write to LS speaker Om Birla

The MPs said as Speaker of the Lok Sabha, he has always displayed impartiality. (ANI photo)

Updated on Feb 10, 2026 05:48 IST

DMK’s Tiruchi Siva submits notice of breach of privilege in RS against Piyush Goyal

Siva said it is “ highly objectionable that Mr Piyush Goyal, has gone against the parliamentary convention. (PTI photo)

Updated on Feb 9, 2026 07:51 IST

Redouble efforts to win local polls: BJP leadership to cadre

BJP workers celebrating the party lead in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections (BMC) at party office, in Lucknow.

Updated on Feb 9, 2026 01:42 IST

PM Modi praises Kerala MP for showing prosthetic limbs in House

BJP MP C Sadanandan Master in the Rajya Sabha in New Delhi on Monday. (Sansad TV)

Updated on Feb 7, 2026 07:09 IST

PM Modi defends India's global position, slams Congress over governance issues

In a speech spanning nearly 100 minutes, Modi repeatedly questioned the mindset of the Congress, saying it insulted the President and Constitution.

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 12:46 IST

PM Modi hails US, EU trade deals at NDA meeting: ‘World tilting towards India’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting, at Parliament premises in New Delhi, Tuesday.

Updated on Feb 4, 2026 01:10 IST

PM Modi felicitated for US trade deal; warns MPs against electoral complacency

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (centre), with defence minister Rajnath Singh (left), BJP national president Nitin Nabin (right) and NCP MP Praful Patel (extreme right) during the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting at Parliament in New Delhi on Tuesday. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 3, 2026 06:19 IST

Budget to give new speed to India ‘Reforms Express’: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives to address the media during the Budget session of Parliament (PTI FILE)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 16:26 IST

Union Budget: No big bang proposal for poll-bound states

The minister has also announced the setting up of a new National Institute of Design to boost design education and development

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 23:50 IST

‘Historic, a highway of opportunities’: PM Modi on Union Budget 2026-27

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks on the Union Budget 2026, in New Delhi on Sunday. (DD)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 14:31 IST

Agri boost among key demands of RSS’ bodies

Agri boost among key demands of RSS’ bodies

Updated on Jan 29, 2026 01:40 IST

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