Arup Roychoudhury &Amp;Amp; Archis Mohan

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How BJP plans to win Patnaik's Odisha

How BJP plans to win Patnaik's Odisha

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2017

Beyond welfare politics, the BJP has assiduously worked to appropriate regional icons.

BJP welcomes 'clean, strong' leaders to gain footing in Odisha, Kerala

BJP welcomes 'clean, strong' leaders to gain footing in Odisha, Kerala

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2017

In Odisha and Kerala, the BJP is being accused of engineering splits in the BJD and the Congress

India is running out of time on NPAs: K V Kamath

India is running out of time on NPAs: K V Kamath

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

New Development Bank plans to issue $300-500 mn worth masala bonds in rupee: K V Kamath.

IDS-II nets only Rs 4,600 crore

IDS-II nets only Rs 4,600 crore

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2017

This amount is just about 10% of the previous IDS

Modi wants Trump to deliver on US visit

Modi wants Trump to deliver on US visit

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2017

Delhi doesn't want Modi to invest his substantial political capital to help Trump without the visit yielding positive results for India.

BJP's strategy for 2019 will target women voters

BJP's strategy for 2019 will target women voters

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

The BJP's win in the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls has emboldened the top leadership to pursue a pro-woman agenda.

How Amit Shah plans his election victories

How Amit Shah plans his election victories

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

Behind the BJP's astounding electoral success is a small army of dedicated lieutenants marshalled by Amit Shah.

'We expect some hiccups with Trump'

'We expect some hiccups with Trump'

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

'There will be some issues of contention, especially on H1B visa and on trade policy.'

FDI cap tweak in print media, retail in the works

FDI cap tweak in print media, retail in the works

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2017

This can mean companies like Apple, Zara can sell in India through wholly-owned subsidiaries

Modi sarkar to mark third anniversary with fanfare

Modi sarkar to mark third anniversary with fanfare

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2017

Keeping an eye on the 2019 elections, the PM has asked leaders to connect with the youth and hold events in each panchayat and municipal ward across the country.

With eye on next assembly polls, Modi preps for Cabinet rejig

With eye on next assembly polls, Modi preps for Cabinet rejig

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2017

The reshuffle is likely to take place after the ongoing Budget session ends on April 12, reports Archis Mohan.

'Growth has to take place through private investments'

'Growth has to take place through private investments'

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2017

'We need to further catalyse economic growth and the government needs to increase revenue,' says G K Agarwal, BJP's national spokesperson on economic affairs.

UP battle won, BJP eyes return to reform agenda

UP battle won, BJP eyes return to reform agenda

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2017

UP is an important state to roll out the government's agrarian reforms and job growth policies.

The 'Shah' of Uttar Pradesh

The 'Shah' of Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2017

Except drubbing in Delhi and Bihar, the BJP president has had a good record since he took over the reins of the party in June 2014, says Archis Mohan.

Anandiben Patel is headed for TN Raj Bhavan. Here's why!

Anandiben Patel is headed for TN Raj Bhavan. Here's why!

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2017

Archis Mohan decodes Bharatiya Janata Party's pre-presidential poll manoeuvres.

BSP war room is turning up the heat on BJP and SP

BSP war room is turning up the heat on BJP and SP

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

Faceless Ambedkarite groups from across the country are running BSP's election war rooms, writes Archis Mohan.

Drafting regulations is nothing new for new Sebi chief

Drafting regulations is nothing new for new Sebi chief

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2017

'He is positive and likes to get work done,' is how a retired bureaucrat described him. 'I assume he will push the reform agenda with strength.'

Kanpur Muslims wary of BJP's promise to shut abattoirs

Kanpur Muslims wary of BJP's promise to shut abattoirs

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2017

Amit Shah's sustained campaigning against slaughterhouses has unnerved UP's leather and meat export industry.

Why UP's numbers are so important for Modi in the Rajya Sabha

Why UP's numbers are so important for Modi in the Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2017

A defeat in UP will, therefore, dent the Modi government's efforts to win more seats in the Rajya Sabha.

Measures likely to protect electoral donor's anonymity

Measures likely to protect electoral donor's anonymity

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2017

Under the scheme coming into effect from April 1, 2018, a donor could purchase bonds from authorised banks against cheques or digital payments. These would be redeemed only in the designated account of a registered political party.