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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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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

India has emerged as bridge, amplified global south voice: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 29, 2026 01:28 IST

Parliament set for face-off as Centre rejects call for jobs Act, SIR debates

Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju virtually rejected both the demands.

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 24:18 IST

New BJP president Nitin Nabin’s first meet focuses on upcoming state polls

Nitin Nabin assumed charged as the BJP president in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP leaders earlier this week.

Updated on Jan 22, 2026 24:12 IST

Modi warns of risk from ‘urban naxals’, illegal immigration

Modi warns of risk from ‘urban naxals’, illegal immigration

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 01:10 IST

Affable Nadda scripted wins in over 30 state polls

Affable Nadda scripted wins in over 30 state polls

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 24:32 IST

I’m a BJP worker, Nitin is my boss: Modi hails party chief

I’m a BJP worker, Nitin is my boss: Modi hails party chief

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 24:30 IST

Party chief at 45, Nitin Nabin signals BJP generational shift

Nitin Nabin assumed charged as the BJP president in the presence of senior leaders, including PM Modi

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 24:28 IST

PM Modi says illegal immigrants and ‘urban Naxals’ threat to national security

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with newly elected BJP national president Nitin Nabin (left) and outgoing party president JP Nadda at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 10:45 IST

Nabin a millennial with vast experience, will carry forward BJP’s legacy: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitating new BJP chief Nitin Nabin. (ANI)

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 09:58 IST

Nitin Nabin era set to begin for BJP with youngest-ever president

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami meets BJP National Working President Nitin Nabin, in New Delhi on Monday. (@pushkardhami X)

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 02:37 IST

Nitin Nabin sole candidate for BJP president's post, receives 37 nominations

BJP National President JP Nadda, Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Kiren Rijiju, and other senior leaders proposing the name of Nitin Nabin for BJP National President during the nomination process for the new BJP National President election, at BJP Headquarters in New Delhi. (@JPNadda X/ANI Photo)

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 24:28 IST

BJP issues notification for party president election; Nabin set to succeed Nadda

BJP’s working president Nitin Nabin is expected to be announced as the new party president, replacing JP Nadda. (Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 07:07 IST

Eye on 2027 polls, BJP plans organisational rejig

Nitin Nabin’s elevation as BJP national president is likely to be on January 20. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 01:18 IST

Parliament session to be held from January 28 to April 1; Budget likely on February 1

Parliament session to be held from January 28 to April 1; Budget likely on February 1

Updated on Jan 9, 2026 23:04 IST

PMK, AIADMK tie-up for Tamil Nadu elections, EPS arrives in Delhi

PMK president and former Union Minister Anbumani Ramadoss meets AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami in Chennai on Wednesday. (AIADMK)

Updated on Jan 8, 2026 03:10 IST

Cong to stage protest over VB-G Ram G Act, BJP pushes outreach

The campaigns come ahead of assembly polls in four states and one Union Territory

Updated on Jan 4, 2026 02:45 IST

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