Archis Mohan

Stories by Archis Mohan

How the GST deal was clinched

How the GST deal was clinched

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2016

Top Congress sources said they would not hold up the Bill.

GST prospects get ambiguous again

GST prospects get ambiguous again

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2016

Last week, a Rajya Sabha committee had allocated five hours for discussion on GST.

Dalit bomb blows up BJP's election strategy

Dalit bomb blows up BJP's election strategy

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2016

Series of controversies related to Dalit issues have come at a time when the BJP has launched a massive campaign to win back Uttar Pradesh.

After blaming UPA for 'groups of ministers', Modi brings them back

After blaming UPA for 'groups of ministers', Modi brings them back

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2016

In its manifesto for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had criticised the Congress-led UPA regime for "policy and decision paralysis".

'FDI policy should be seen in light of Make in India'

'FDI policy should be seen in light of Make in India'

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2016

With EU, it is part of the FTA that we will need to negotiate.

Modi does like to spring surprises

Modi does like to spring surprises

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2016

Though the Cabinet reshuffle on July 5 has a clear stamp of the Prime Minister's Office, the changes have also increased the coherence between the Bharatiya Janata Party, the government and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

Does Swamy think of himself as Kautilya reborn?

Does Swamy think of himself as Kautilya reborn?

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2016

Trying to guess Subramanian Swamy's motives or next step has been a rather difficult exercise for decades, says Archis Mohan

With new RS arithmetic, government hopes to pass GST bill in monsoon session

With new RS arithmetic, government hopes to pass GST bill in monsoon session

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2016

Singling out the Congress as the only opponent to the GST, the government hopes to pass the bill after the altered numbers in the Upper House, reports Archis Mohan.

The politics behind Rajan's exit

The politics behind Rajan's exit

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2016

Rajan's departure from the RBI is an end to 'outside interference' in policy making, government insiders feel.

Why UP is vital for BJP to win presidential polls

Why UP is vital for BJP to win presidential polls

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2016

Its current majority of 22,078 votes for the purpose of the presidential elections is considered thin, particularly when BJP might not be able to predict voting behaviour of its allies like Shiv Sena.

Modi government retreats on labour laws

Modi government retreats on labour laws

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2016

On the eve of the Modi government's two years in office, the RSS-linked Bharatiya Mazdoor Sabha leadership met Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. After the meeting, the BMS claimed the FM told its delegation 'the government has realised that labour reforms are not essential for industrial growth in the country.'

Modi to take up black money issue with Switzerland

Modi to take up black money issue with Switzerland

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2016

In touch with the Swiss government under the DTAA mandate

Modi's foreign policy: A bag of old tricks

Modi's foreign policy: A bag of old tricks

Rediff.com   26 May 2016

Two years of Modi's foreign policy can be best remembered for its flip-flops on Pakistan and the PM's blockbuster speeches to delirious non-resident communities and the grand receptions he has received.

PM for cashless society, shield for water resources

PM for cashless society, shield for water resources

Rediff.com   23 May 2016

Modi said there was a need to make transactions 'transparent' in India.

Modi's ministers: Who will stay, who will go?

Modi's ministers: Who will stay, who will go?

Rediff.com   21 May 2016

PM to launch outreach campaign with a rally in UP on May 26, ministers to visit 200 cities in 2 weeks.

How Rahul let Assam slip from Congress' hand

How Rahul let Assam slip from Congress' hand

Rediff.com   20 May 2016

The BJP, on the other hand, learnt from past mistakes to clinch power.

Why BJP's plans for Modi@2 bash centre around UP

Why BJP's plans for Modi@2 bash centre around UP

Rediff.com   18 May 2016

The party is using the two year occasion to launch its election campaign in the state, which was key to them reaching simple majority in the Lok Sabha in 2014.

'For better growth figures, we need healthier banks'

'For better growth figures, we need healthier banks'

Rediff.com   16 May 2016

Arun Jaitley interview.

Has Mallya slipped the net of ED and CBI?

Has Mallya slipped the net of ED and CBI?

Rediff.com   12 May 2016

Mallya might continue to elude ED, CBI interrogation in the short term but could still be extradited to India

Govt not averse to giving Rajan a second term

Govt not averse to giving Rajan a second term

Rediff.com   10 May 2016

There is also a lobby within the bureaucracy that wants to see Rajan's influence curtailed