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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.

In bid to boost connectivity, Ayodhya to get 'Dashrath Path' before Deepotsav at over Rs 418 crore
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 09, 2026, 11:18 PM IST
The Dashrath Path is aimed at improving the connectivity within Ayodhya and mitigating traffic issues. The work on the four-lane road is on a war footing, with 92% of construction completed, and the rest is expected to be finished before Deepotsav 2026.
Rahul Gandhi at 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event urges students to change system with love and affection
India | Aug 08, 2026, 11:56 PM IST
Addressing the youth, Rahul Gandhi said your families spend crores of rupees on your education and you receive a certificate, yet that certificate fails to secure you a job. Here, exam papers get leaked. Wealthy students buy the papers.
Sunny Deol, Preity Zinta meet UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow ahead of Batwara 1947 release
Entertainment | Aug 08, 2026, 07:43 AM IST
Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta met UP CM Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow ahead of their upcoming film Bantwara 1947. The CM gifted them idols and shared pictures from their meeting on social media. The Hindi period drama is slated to hit big screens on August 14, 2026.

UP CM Yogi directs officials to prepare integrated 'Youth Policy' focusing on education, employment
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 06, 2026, 07:00 PM IST
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that before formulating a youth policy, it is important to understand the expectations, aspirations, and needs of the youth of Uttar Pradesh aged between 16 and 35.
BSP's only MLA Umashankar Singh passes away, UP Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana expresses grief
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 05, 2026, 11:16 PM IST
The Assembly Speaker noted that even while battling a serious illness like cancer, Umashankar Singh displayed indomitable courage and strong willpower.
Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway declared toll-free until restoration work is completed
Business | Aug 05, 2026, 05:11 PM IST
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) said that the loss of toll revenue will be recovered from the concessionaire.

UP govt transfers 13 IAS officers in bureaucratic reshuffle, check who gets which responsibility
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 04, 2026, 05:06 PM IST
The Uttar Pradesh government has transferred and reassigned 13 IAS officers to strengthen the administrative system. New divisional commissioners have been appointed in several divisions, including Gorakhpur, Basti, Bareilly, and Prayagraj.
First VHP-RSS meeting with Ayodhya saints today after Ram Temple donation theft: What's the agenda
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 23, 2026, 12:54 PM IST
Saints, VHP and RSS leaders will hold their first major meeting in Ayodhya after the Ram Temple donation theft case. The gathering is expected to focus on restoring devotees' confidence, demanding strict action against the accused and discussing key administrative issues.
Ram Temple Trust meeting today: What key decisions are expected after donation theft row
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 22, 2026, 11:00 AM IST
A meeting of the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is expected to announce the names of the new General Secretary and trustees. The Trust earlier had 11 permanent members, but three positions have now fallen vacant.

Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approves Rani Laxmi Bai Scooty Yojana: Know eligibility and other key benefits
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 21, 2026, 02:04 PM IST
Meritorious girl students in Uttar Pradesh will be provided with scooties as the Cabinet approved the Rani Laxmi Bai Scooty Yojana.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath to lay foundation for Lodheshwar Mahadev Temple Corridor on July 20
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 19, 2026, 04:08 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will lay the foundation stone for the Lodheshwar Mahadev Temple Corridor in Barabanki on July 20, with the project targeted for completion before the 2027 Assembly elections.
CM Yogi urges all to maintain discipline during Kanwar Yatra after hooliganism video goes viral
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 17, 2026, 02:47 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appealed to pilgrims to maintain discipline and decorum during the Kanwar Yatra and said any kind of disturbance could lead to opponents trying to defame the yatra.

UP Speaker clarifies amid row over 'donation stolen wasn't offered with devotion' remark
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 15, 2026, 06:27 PM IST
Satish Mahana has clarified that his controversial remark about the Ram Temple donation theft was aimed specifically at Congress leader Digvijaya Singh.
Bulldozer action in UP's Sambhal, illegal Eidgah, mosque razed from over 10.5 bighas of govt land
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 15, 2026, 02:11 PM IST
The Uttar Pradesh administration demolished an allegedly illegal Eidgah, mosque, two minarets and houses in Sambhal while clearing over 10.5 bighas of encroached government land worth more than Rs 5 crore. The six-hour operation was carried out following court directions.
Lucknow to Kanpur in just 35 minutes: All about the new Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway opening tomorrow
Business | Jul 12, 2026, 02:24 PM IST
The Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway is set to be inaugurated on Monday, marking a major boost to road connectivity in Uttar Pradesh. Stretching 63 km, the expressway is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities to just 45 to 50 minutes.

20 IAS officers transferred in major bureaucratic reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh | Check list here
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 10, 2026, 07:48 AM IST
The Yogi Adityanath government has transferred 20 IAS officers in a major bureaucratic reshuffle across Uttar Pradesh. Several senior officers have been assigned key responsibilities in departments including Medical Education, Labour, Culture and Child Development.
'Whoever has committed this sin...': Ram Temple Trust chief breaks silence on donation theft case
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 06, 2026, 02:56 PM IST
Ram Temple Trust president Mahant Nritya Gopal Das has expressed deep anguish over the alleged donation theft and called for strict action against those responsible. His statement comes ahead of a crucial Trust meeting that is expected to decide on the resignations of Champat Rai and Dr Anil Mishra.
Ram Temple Trust crucial meeting to begin shortly amid donation theft row; here's what's on agenda
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 06, 2026, 03:02 PM IST
A major decision is likely to be taken today in connection with the alleged donation theft case at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, as the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is scheduled to hold a crucial meeting.
UP TET cheating racket busted, 15 impersonators arrested; 6.84 lakh appear on Day 1 of test
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 02, 2026, 10:01 PM IST
AI-enabled cameras deployed at UP TET examination centres continuously monitored candidates throughout the test. Based on alerts generated by the AI system and subsequent verification by officials, seven impersonators were apprehended during the first shift and eight more during the second shift.
UPTET paper one concludes; check difficulty level, candidates' reactions
Jobs | Jul 02, 2026, 12:58 PM IST
The UPTET paper one just concluded, the candidates who had appeared in paper one analysed it as moderately easy. The UPTET paper one was held from 9:30 am to 12 noon.