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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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RSS centenary celebrations likely to conclude in Delhi on November 29

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Updated on Sep 1, 2026 02:59 IST

Nadda reaches out to group seeking income-based quotas over caste reservations

A crowd gathered during the “Reservation Reform Satyagraha” demonstration called by the Reservation Reform Alliance in New Delhi.

Updated on Aug 28, 2026 05:40 IST

Nadda meets anti reservation group

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Updated on Aug 28, 2026 02:54 IST

Nadda meets group seeking income-based quotas days after protest in Delhi

The protest for income-based quotas came ahead of the assembly polls in five states. (ANI)

Updated on Aug 27, 2026 10:47 IST

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

Updated on Aug 26, 2026 03:11 IST

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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

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.

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.

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)

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)

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,

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.

Updated on Aug 17, 2026 03:28 IST

RS Chair seeks probe into ‘purification’ claim

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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)

Updated on Aug 13, 2026 11:43 IST

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

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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)

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.

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)

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.

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)

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.

Updated on Aug 12, 2026 03:39 IST

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

Nagaland CM, Neiphiu Rio

Updated on Aug 11, 2026 03:56 IST

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

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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.

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.

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)

Updated on Aug 7, 2026 06:48 IST

Kiren Rijiju calls Rahul Gandhi in new bid to end logjam

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Updated on Aug 7, 2026 03:40 IST

FCRA bill debate likely on Aug 12: Mizoram CM

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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”.

Updated on Aug 7, 2026 03:07 IST

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