Archis Mohan And Amit Agnihotri

Stories by Archis Mohan And Amit Agnihotri

BJP readies for 2019, eyes 115 seats in 6 states

BJP readies for 2019, eyes 115 seats in 6 states

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2016

The seats identified are from Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and the Northeast.

'AAP is a myth that has started to explode'

'AAP is a myth that has started to explode'

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2016

'I have promised that I will eliminate the problem within four weeks.' 'We know -- in fact everybody in Punjab knows -- who are the people who control the drugs supply and trade.' 'We need to tackle them.'

Labour pangs for surrogacy law

Labour pangs for surrogacy law

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2016

The central government has drafted a law to restrict wombs for hire, and there is much to be said on all sides.

9 BJP-ruled states may ratify Bill on GST by end of August

9 BJP-ruled states may ratify Bill on GST by end of August

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2016

Government strategists are trying to ensure that the requisite 16 of the 31 states ratify the Bill by the end of this month

Centre may take money Bill route for next GST laws

Centre may take money Bill route for next GST laws

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2016

States are apprehensive of losing their rights to raise revenue during emergencies.

Steadfast Jaitley gets pat from Modi, colleagues

Steadfast Jaitley gets pat from Modi, colleagues

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2016

Jaitley remained steadfast in not caving in to sustained Opposition pressure.

GST: Miles to go for a smooth journey

GST: Miles to go for a smooth journey

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2016

For the government to meet its GST roll-out deadline of April 1, 2017, the states will have to ratify the Bill before Parliament's winter session, starting November.

In a first, PMO assigns work for junior ministers

In a first, PMO assigns work for junior ministers

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2016

Breaking a long tradition, the PMO has ensured that specific divisions in each ministry are allocated to junior ministers.

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