BJP reappoints Smriti Irani as national general secretary ahead of UP polls

‘Will try to live up to expectations’: Prashant Kishor takes oath as MLA

Ram Madhav Returns to BJP Core as National Vice President After Six Years

Ram Madhav has been appointed as a national vice president of the BJP, marking his return to the party's central organization. His reappointment comes after a six-year absence from the BJP's core structure. Madhav, who has longstanding ties with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), is seen as a key bridge between the RSS and the BJP. His return is being closely watched for what it signals about the current state of relations between the two organizations.

UP Dominates BJP's Leadership Revamp With 8 New Appointees Under Nitin Nabin

The BJP has carried out a significant organisational reshuffle, with Uttar Pradesh receiving the largest share of new leadership appointments. A total of 8 leaders from UP have been inducted as part of this revamp, giving the state a dominant presence in the party's restructured setup. The changes come under the watch of Nitin Nabin, who became BJP president in December and holds the distinction of being the youngest to lead the party. The reorganisation is seen as a strategic move to strengthen the party's ground-level structure ahead of future electoral challenges.

Hamas Leader Khalil Al-Hayya Holds Second Meeting with Kushner in Cairo

Senior Hamas leader Khalil Al-Hayya met with Jared Kushner, son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, in Cairo. This was their second meeting, with the first having taken place in October 2025. Al-Hayya led a Hamas delegation during negotiations that also involved US envoy Steve Witkoff. The talks are part of ongoing diplomatic engagement between US officials and Hamas leadership.