Sahil Makkar, Sanjeeb Mukherjee &Amp; Nirmalya Behera

Stories by Sahil Makkar, Sanjeeb Mukherjee &Amp; Nirmalya Behera

BJP's Delhi win will send a message to Gujarat, Himachal

BJP's Delhi win will send a message to Gujarat, Himachal

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2017

The emphatic victory in all three municipal corporations in Delhi will enthuse the party to keep its winning trajectory for the next polls, reports Sahil Makkar.

Why PM prefers Raisina Hill to Vigyan Bhavan

Why PM prefers Raisina Hill to Vigyan Bhavan

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2017

Modi believes that in the spirit of 'cooperative federalism' the venue for such meetings between him and the chief ministers should take place around the proverbial 'round table'.

NITI Aayog to come up with report card on Sunday

NITI Aayog to come up with report card on Sunday

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2017

Aayog to present its performance review - since its existence - before the governing council

Normal rain prediction lifts business sentiment

Normal rain prediction lifts business sentiment

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2017

The IMD attributed the projection to a weakening of El Nio and the Indian Ocean Dipole turning positive.

Amit Shah plans 95-day Bharat yatra to spread BJP's word

Amit Shah plans 95-day Bharat yatra to spread BJP's word

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2017

2,470 BJP workers from across the country would spend a year visiting polling booths, while another 1,441 workers would spend six months and 378,000 workers will spend 15 days to reach out to party cadres and ensure better polling management in areas outside their home districts.

GST rollout will not immediately boost FDI, say experts

GST rollout will not immediately boost FDI, say experts

Rediff.com   12 Apr 2017

Though FDI inflow has been on the rise in the past three years, it is mostly on account of services

Brace yourself for a major water crisis

Brace yourself for a major water crisis

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2017

The IMD has said temperatures in most parts of the country from March to May would be 'above normal'.

How the govt plans to keep sugar price steady

How the govt plans to keep sugar price steady

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

Government allows duty-free import of 500,000 tonnes raw sugar till June 12. At present, India levies an import duty of 40% on sugar

Why has Kejriwal promised to abolish property tax

Why has Kejriwal promised to abolish property tax

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

The poll promise is an attempt to woo the middle-class and rich voters in the wake of the party's growing unpopularity.

India has turned into fertile ground for ISIS

India has turned into fertile ground for ISIS

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

'We could crack IM modules in the country because one arrested member would spill beans on the other.' 'With ISIS, every module is different and is possibly being handled by different operators abroad.'

Centre won't share burden of farm-loan waivers

Centre won't share burden of farm-loan waivers

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2017

Uttar Pradesh and Punjab have announced loan waivers for farmers, while Maharashtra has not despite Opposition pressure. Sanjeeb Mukherjee reports.

OMCs to invest Rs 90,000 cr on fuel upgrade by 2020

OMCs to invest Rs 90,000 cr on fuel upgrade by 2020

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2017

There are about 23 oil refineries in India with a combined capacity of 230 million tonnes per annum.

How food firms in India plan to spread their wings

How food firms in India plan to spread their wings

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

Big Basket, Haldiram's & Amul among 101 cold chain projects okayed

Skymet offers no silver lining: Brace for weak monsoon

Skymet offers no silver lining: Brace for weak monsoon

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

The monsoon this year in India was likely to be 'below normal' at 95% of LPA: Skymet

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.

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.

Parrikar will be missed at defence ministry

Parrikar will be missed at defence ministry

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2017

His absence will be felt because of his decision taking ability and rapport with armed forces.

Now, Aadhaar is mandatory for crop insurance schemes

Now, Aadhaar is mandatory for crop insurance schemes

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2017

Those without Aadhaar can still avail of the scheme after producing proof of applying for Aadhaar

Farm sector may beat '16-'17 estimates, grow at 5%

Farm sector may beat '16-'17 estimates, grow at 5%

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2017

The final agriculture GDP numbers for 2016-17 are expected to be revised up, as rabi production is looking really good.