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Ruchi Kumar

Ruchi Kumar is a Senior Associate Editor at India TV with over three decades of experience in journalism. She studied journalism at the Times Centre for Media Studies, Delhi, and began her career in 1993 with Navbharat Times. She has worked for Vinod Dua's Parakh, Pritish Nandy's News Watch, Maneka Gandhi's Heads and Tails, and Doordarshan. Since 1999, she has been associated with Rajat Sharma. At India TV, she leads coverage of Uttar Pradesh and has extensively reported on politics, culture, sports, and social issues.

Akhilesh Yadav meets Azam Khan: Why meeting holds significance for SP ahead of 2027 UP polls?
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 22, 2026, 11:46 PM IST
Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the meeting between Azam Khan and Akhilesh Yadav has drawn considerable attention. The key question is whether the meeting will help the Samajwadi Party consolidate Muslim support.
Shoes thrown at UP Congress HQ during swearing-in ceremony of Aradhana Mishra | Watch
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 11, 2026, 11:47 PM IST
It is being reported that a fight broke out between supporters of Congress Awadh Zone president Mamta Chaudhary and Ajay Rai. During this, Mamta Chaudhary was accused of using abusive language, after which Ajay Rai's supporters created a huge ruckus.
IndiGo flight hit by lightning at 17,000 feet, aircraft's nose damaged, plane lands in Lucknow
India | Oct 07, 2026, 11:58 PM IST
The lightning strike prompted an emergency landing at Lucknow airport and all passengers were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported in the incident.

BJP announces 8 candidates for UP Rajya Sabha elections, fields Dharampal Singh; drops Hardeep Puri
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 05, 2026, 11:55 PM IST
Senior leaders Dharampal Singh, Radhakant Ojha and Shruti Gangwar are among the eight candidates fielded by the BJP for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. Interestingly, the party has dropped Union Ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and BL Verma.
Mukhtar Ansari's MLA son Abbas Ansari meets Akhilesh Yadav, stirs buzz over UP Rajya Sabha seat
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 01, 2026, 10:12 PM IST
Earlier today, Akhilesh Yadav stated that he was mobilising the necessary numbers for a third Rajya Sabha seat and would field a third candidate once the required support was secured. The elections for ten seats are scheduled for October 16.
Schools in UP's Lucknow to be closed tomorrow amid heavy rainfall alert
Education | Sep 25, 2026, 08:57 PM IST
The District Magistrate has ordered the closure of all schools and colleges—from pre-primary to Class 12 on Saturday, September 26.

Debt-ridden, money-hungry son plotted Kanpur businessman's murder, told hitman to frame wife
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 24, 2026, 04:35 PM IST
Police have arrested Subrat Minocha, son of slain Kanpur pharmaceutical businessman Vineet Minocha, alleging that he orchestrated his father's murder and instructed the alleged hitman to implicate his wife, Shalu, if caught.
Akhilesh Yadav kicks off SP's PDA Rath Yatra campaign for 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 24, 2026, 01:38 PM IST
The high-profile tour aboard the 'PDA Rath' is seen as part of the Samajwadi Party's broader campaign across central Uttar Pradesh, focusing on its backward, Dalit, and minority (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) coalition ahead of the 2027 state assembly elections.
Akhilesh says SP to work to 'reduce BJP's vote by 27,000' in every seat; ruling party hits back
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 20, 2026, 04:10 PM IST
Addressing an event in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh's former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said the Samajwadi Party will work to reduce BJP's vote by 27,000 in each assembly constituency. However, the BJP has hit back at him and said his party has panicked.

Mayawati to bring Ishan Anand forward in BSP, Akash and sister kept away: 'Can go to any extent...'
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 20, 2026, 12:15 PM IST
BSP chief Mayawati has announced that Ishan Anand will be given a respectable responsibility in the party, while Akash Anand and his sister will remain away from organisational roles.
Rajnath Singh, CM Yogi, offer prayers on PM Modi's birthday, distribute prasad in Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 17, 2026, 02:33 PM IST
In Varanasi, Rajnath Singh, Chandrababu Naidu, Chirag Paswan, and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed puja. During this time, prayers were offered at 11 havan kunds for the long life and well-being of Prime Minister Modi.
PM Modi turns 76: 'Seva Sankalp' bike yatra to begin from Kashi; cover 10 states, 1,159 villages
India | Sep 17, 2026, 07:44 AM IST
The 'Seva Sankalp' campaign will begin from Varanasi on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, with a 22-day bike journey to Vadnagar covering 10 states, 193 districts and 1,159 villages. CM Yogi Adityanath and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will flag off the journey in Kashi.

Mayawati targets Akash Anand over health rumours, says 'he is not working with his own mind'
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 13, 2026, 01:38 PM IST
BSP chief Mayawati hit out at expelled party leaders over rumours about her health and criticised Akash Anand, while welcoming the BRICS joint declaration and calling for a resolution to the India-China border issue.
Mayawati expels Akash Anand from BSP in big move, remains unhappy despite Ashok Siddharth's exit
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 10, 2026, 01:03 PM IST
Earlier in the day, former Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddharth announced his retirement from politics and social life after Mayawati linked his retirement to any future reinstatement of responsibilities to her nephew and his son-in-law Akash Anand.
Ayush intern doctors stage protest with posters and banners over stipend increase in Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 09, 2026, 12:38 PM IST
These protesting doctors announced to continue protest till demands are met. Heavy police force deployed in Hazratganj during the demonstration of Ayush intern doctors.

Eyeing 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls, BJP announces new teams for all six regions | Full list
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 04, 2026, 08:49 AM IST
Eyeing the 2027 assembly elections, the BJP has unveiled its new teams for all six regions of Uttar Pradesh: Awadh, Kanpur-Bundelkhand, Braj, Paschim, Kashi and Goraksh. The teams were announced following an approval by BJP's UP unit chief Pankaj Chaudhary.
UP govt's big crackdown on negligent doctors; 26 sacked over duty lapses, action against nine others
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 03, 2026, 11:50 PM IST
The Uttar Pradesh Health Department has terminated the services of 26 doctors accused of prolonged absence and negligence in their duties. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak has also ordered departmental proceedings against nine other doctors for alleged negligence and disobedience of senior officials.
Ram Temple Trust announces new treasurer, general secretary in key reshuffle: Check names
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 02, 2026, 11:41 PM IST
Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust has assigned key responsibilities to Mahesh Bhagchandka and Swami Govind Dev Giri following new trustee appointments. Bhagchandka will serve as treasurer, while Swami Govind Dev Giri will be the general secretary of the trust.
Who will be the Ram Temple CEO? Announcement today as 4 names remain in contention
Uttar Pradesh | Sep 02, 2026, 01:42 PM IST
More than 5,500 people applied for the post, with 16 candidates ultimately appearing for interviews. Former IPS officers Rajesh Pandey and Paresh Saxena, along with former IAS officers Dinesh Chandra and Yogeshwar Ram Mishra, are among possible contenders.
UPSSSC PET 2026 application deadline extended to September 7: Here's how to apply
Jobs | Sep 01, 2026, 07:34 PM IST
The online application process for UPSSSC PET 2026 began on August 3. The commission has given candidates additional time to complete the application process and advised them not to wait until the last date.