Dilasha Seth, Archis Mohan

Stories by Dilasha Seth, Archis Mohan

Help is at hand for 'GST-afflicted exporters'

Help is at hand for 'GST-afflicted exporters'

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2017

A corpus of Rs 20,000-30,000 crore is under consideration, to narrow the input tax credit cycle and facilitate their working capital requirements.

BJP's social media warrior-in-chief

BJP's social media warrior-in-chief

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2017

Amit Malviya has been pilloried for allegedly threatening journalists, indulging in fake news and generally bringing a bad name to his party.

Centre likely to bring Women's Reservation Bill in winter session

Centre likely to bring Women's Reservation Bill in winter session

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2017

The move would help the PM Modi shape a women-centric narrative.

Yechury, Karat camps headed for a showdown before party congress

Yechury, Karat camps headed for a showdown before party congress

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2017

While Yechury feels CPI-M should unite with others to fight the 'growing danger of fascistic forces', Karat camp says it should fight the BJP, but not have any leaning towards the Congress or other opposition parties.

Modi's reshuffle: Who's in, who's out

Modi's reshuffle: Who's in, who's out

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2017

The theme of the reshuffle is to fulfill Modi's earlier promise of 'maximum governance, minimum government.' Some key ministries are likely to be merged.

Why Q1 GDP saw such dismal growth

Why Q1 GDP saw such dismal growth

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2017

The chief statistician feels there should be a rebound after companies integrate and adopt the GST system

3 smart moves to catch tax defaulters

3 smart moves to catch tax defaulters

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2017

The income tax department has a steep collection target of Rs 9.8 lakh crore during 2017-18, rising 15.7 per cent from a year ago.

Taxmen to receive a mystic touch

Taxmen to receive a mystic touch

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2017

Apart from Modi, Jaggi Vasudev to address 2-day tax officers' conference

Modi's blueprint for 2019: Building a 'New India'

Modi's blueprint for 2019: Building a 'New India'

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2017

The vision of a 'New India' would talk about constructing a nation where the so-called appeasement of religious minorities would stop, Hinduism would be accorded "due status" and there will be one law for all citizens, including for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Archis Mohan.

Assam floods: The China connection

Assam floods: The China connection

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2017

China violates agreement, didn't share Brahmaputra hydrological data.

How Amit Shah plans to win 350+ seats in 2019

How Amit Shah plans to win 350+ seats in 2019

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2017

The new 'Mission 350+' is to focus on 150 seats where the BJP was number two or three in 2014.

Two Indian companies and 10,000 kg gold!

Two Indian companies and 10,000 kg gold!

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2017

Of the 11,000 kg imported between July 1 and August 9, around 90 per cent was brought in by two business groups which took advantage of the favourable reduction in tax incidence under GST, routing their imports through Korea.

It's roll back time at Sebi

It's roll back time at Sebi

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2017

After initiating stern action against 331 companies, the market regulator seems willing to revoke its stringent restrictions for some entities.

What Ahmed Patel's win means for the Congress

What Ahmed Patel's win means for the Congress

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2017

Patel's victory, which came against heavy odds, has given the Congress and the rest of the Opposition the confidence that Modi and Shah weren't invincible.

GST impact: Gold import surge from South Korea alarms govt

GST impact: Gold import surge from South Korea alarms govt

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2017

Steps such as safeguard duty in the works to plug the route

Index of Opposition unity: Lalu may send Maya to RS

Index of Opposition unity: Lalu may send Maya to RS

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2017

Post Nitish's exit, 17 parties plan to meet on Friday to formulate their future course of action. Congress president Sonia Gandhi has invited Sharad Yadav to join them, reports Archis Mohan.

'Any party that aligns with Congress will die'

'Any party that aligns with Congress will die'

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2017

'You won't find such an apathetic indecisive party in the world.'

Why there's no stopping Amit Shah

Why there's no stopping Amit Shah

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2017

Some within the BJP see Amit Shah's entry into the Rajya Sabha as the party's succession plan for 2025 when Narendra Modi turns 75.

Chocolate mithais to attract 5% GST, Centre clarifies

Chocolate mithais to attract 5% GST, Centre clarifies

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2017

The clarification comes amid reports that sweet shops have discontinued chocolate barfis and chocolate sandesh.

17 Sanghis killed in 17 months: BJP ups the ante in Kerala

17 Sanghis killed in 17 months: BJP ups the ante in Kerala

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2017

Arun Jaitley will visit Kerala on Sunday. The same day, Kerala Governor P Sathasivam will discuss law and order with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.