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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

Southern states will gain seats, says Rijiju

Union minister Kiren Rijiju said there is nothing to worry about, affirming that every state, region and community has been taken care of.

Updated on Apr 15, 2026 01:59 IST

BMS rejects uniform national wage; calls for fair pay amid Noida unrest

Heavy police deployment in Noida’s Phase 2 industrial area after workers’ protest over wage hike demands turned violent in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on April 13 (HT Photo/Sunil Ghosh)

Updated on Apr 14, 2026 13:47 IST

Women can’t be asked to wait endlessly for what’s rightfully theirs: Modi on quota

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (ANI)

Updated on Apr 14, 2026 04:47 IST

Push to roll out women’s quota in line with Opposition demands: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Updated on Apr 14, 2026 24:57 IST

Move to fast-track 33% women quota in line with Opposition’s demand: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI)

Updated on Apr 13, 2026 09:04 IST

BJP plans outreach on Women’s Bill

BJP plans outreach on Women’s Bill

Updated on Apr 11, 2026 01:30 IST

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha reject Opposition's notices seeking removal of CEC

In the past two years, the Opposition had moved impeachment notices against judges, the vice-president, the Lok Sabha Speaker, and the CEC.

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 24:59 IST

Cong may back amendments to women’s reservation bill

Lok Sabha proceedings underway during the second part of the Budget Session of Parliament in New Delhi.

Updated on Apr 4, 2026 01:36 IST

Congress may back amendments to women’s reservation bill

Both Houses will meet on April 16 likely for amendments to the women reservation bill.

Updated on Apr 4, 2026 01:35 IST

BJP’s vision document to counter TMC’s welfare vows

BJP’s vision document to counter TMC’s welfare vows

Updated on Apr 4, 2026 01:10 IST

‘Bengal can do better’: Leander Paes joins BJP

“I want to focus on sports and on the youth. Ours is a young nation; 74.5 million people are under the age of 26. The focus in the next 20-25 years should be on sports education, sports infrastructure, medicine and architecture,” Leander Paes said.

Updated on Apr 1, 2026 01:48 IST

'Deeply emotional': Leaders lament Nitish Kumar’s exit from Bihar upper House

Frontrunners to replace Nitish Kumar in Bihar include Samrat Choudhary and Nityanand Rai.

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 01:41 IST

BJD walks out of Rajya Sabha over BJP’s Nishikant Dubey remarks on party founder

Biju Janata Dal MP Sasmit Patra speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the second part of the Budget session of Parliament. (Sansad TV)

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 08:00 IST

BJP president Nitin Nabin resigns as Bihar MLC after election to Rajya Sabha

BJP president Nitin Nabin. (X)

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 05:59 IST

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

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