Archis Mohan And PTI

Stories by Archis Mohan And PTI

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Wrestler Ravi carries hopes of Nahri village to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2021

The villagers have pinned their hopes for development on Ravi, whose success has much to do with the sacrifices and moral guidance of one man -- his father Rakesh Kumar Dahiya.

'I just want a fair chance'

'I just want a fair chance'

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2021

'My ethnicity has been my biggest struggle in the industry, a setback in getting me work.'

Use tech to scale up COVID-19 vaccination: Nilekani

Use tech to scale up COVID-19 vaccination: Nilekani

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2021

'We are the only country in the world where everybody gets a digital vaccination certificate immediately... Then as we open up, as they did yesterday, which I think is a welcome move, you will have lots and lots of points where people will come in'

COVID-19: Rajnath asks armed forces to help states

COVID-19: Rajnath asks armed forces to help states

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2021

It was decided that the senior-most Army officer in a state would get in touch with the chief minister to understand the requirement and take forward the process, including offering to treat civilians wherever possible

Bharat Biotech to produce 700 mn Covaxin doses annually

Bharat Biotech to produce 700 mn Covaxin doses annually

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2021

The Hyderabad-based manufacturer uses a proprietary adjuvant Algel-IMDG, which has now proven to be a safe and effective adjuvant, especially to stimulate memory T cell responses.

10 states account for over 77 per cent of new COVID-19 cases

10 states account for over 77 per cent of new COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2021

Maharashtra has reported the highest daily new cases at 58,924. It is followed by Uttar Pradesh with 28,211 while Delhi reported 23,686 new cases, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

The Politics behind the Budget

The Politics behind the Budget

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2021

The BJP would want that by March 2022, when UP votes, the economy starts looking up and it heads into the polls with no other issue distracting from its main poll plank of the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

'Congress has shifted from general ward to ICU'

'Congress has shifted from general ward to ICU'

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2020

It is likely that the party's allies in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, two of the five states going to the polls in April-May, might insist on allocating fewer seats than they did in 2016, reports Archis Mohan.

Chirag Paswan has the BJP-JD-U worried, and rightly so

Chirag Paswan has the BJP-JD-U worried, and rightly so

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2020

Insiders say the BJP is now concerned the LJP putting up a good fight against the JD-U would mean benefitting the MGB in those seats. Moreover, Chirag and Tejaswi are known to be friends, and the former is battling for his political survival.

Why Amarinder backs Rahul to lead Congress

Why Amarinder backs Rahul to lead Congress

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2020

While it made sense for Capt Amarinder Singh to support the Gandhis since none of the 23 'rebels' had any mass base, the truce was important for his ambition to lead the party in the February 2022 state elections. Archis Mohan reports.

Amid Raj crisis, Union minister to face credit scam probe

Amid Raj crisis, Union minister to face credit scam probe

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2020

Court orders probe into Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat's role in a complaint linked to Sanjivani Credit Cooperative Society, in which thousands of investors allegedly lost Rs 900 crore a year ago.

Parliament's monsoon session likely in September

Parliament's monsoon session likely in September

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2020

The plan involves the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha seating half of their members in their respective chambers, reports Archis Mohan.

SARC & Associates appointed as auditors of PM CARES Fund

SARC & Associates appointed as auditors of PM CARES Fund

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2020

The firm, headed by Sunil Kumar Gupta, was appointed auditors of the PM's National Relief Fund in 2019, reports Archis Mohan

Social distancing throws spanner in holding monsoon session of Parliament

Social distancing throws spanner in holding monsoon session of Parliament

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2020

Officials have said the national capital lacked a convention centre big enough to seat so many MPs and adhere to social distancing norms. Additionally, holding a 'virtual session' looks slims as any change in the rules requires a motion to be carried in both the Houses of Parliament.

'Centre takes decisions without consulting states'

'Centre takes decisions without consulting states'

Rediff.com   17 May 2020

'The spirit of cooperation between the Centre and states has been diluted in many ways.' 'The level of consultation which used to be there earlier has reduced significantly.'

Privatisation against national interest: RSS-backed union

Privatisation against national interest: RSS-backed union

Rediff.com   17 May 2020

The government was going in the "wrong direction" and it was "highly condemnable" that it did not discuss the proposed changes with trade unions and other stakeholders, says BMS, trade union arm of the RSS.

Centre likely to extend lockdown with more relaxations

Centre likely to extend lockdown with more relaxations

Rediff.com   12 May 2020

During his interaction with the chief ministers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that more economic activities would resume; he also said that zone identification may be left to the states.

Delhi govt asks trade unions to help find labour

Delhi govt asks trade unions to help find labour

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2020

The Centre and state governments are struggling to restart at least some industrial activity as it becomes apparent that the 21-day nationwide lockdown imposed to check the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) could be extended beyond April 14, and stocks of essential commodities need replenishing across the country. State governments, particularly those like Delhi that witnessed an exodus of migrant workers after the lockdown was announced, say there are not enough labourers in the city to work in factories and warehouses.

Many MPs not keen to donate funds to PM CARES

Many MPs not keen to donate funds to PM CARES

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2020

Many feel that the money from their MPLADS should go directly to a district hospital in their respective constituencies rather than a central fund like PM CARES. Archis Mohan reports.

The coronavirus flight: How Indians helped Indians

The coronavirus flight: How Indians helped Indians

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2020

Bureaucratic insensitivity gave way to compassion with the state administration, police and passersby joining forces to help the stream of Indians fleeing Delhi.