Sanjeeb Mukherjee, Archis Mohan &Amp; Arup Roychoudhury

Stories by Sanjeeb Mukherjee, Archis Mohan &Amp; Arup Roychoudhury

Will petro products finally come under GST?

Will petro products finally come under GST?

Rediff.com   27 May 2019

The new government may also introduce a separate scheme for revival of stranded gas-based power projects

How Modi govt plans to spur economic growth

How Modi govt plans to spur economic growth

Rediff.com   27 May 2019

There is talk of a fresh approach to a new labour code as well as reforming land acquisition laws in such a way as to be politically.

Young Dalits waiting for a new icon in UP

Young Dalits waiting for a new icon in UP

Rediff.com   26 May 2019

Jatav youth ask tough questions about surgical strikes, expenditure on statues and organising of the Kumbh festival.

Biggest challenge facing Modi 2.0

Biggest challenge facing Modi 2.0

Rediff.com   24 May 2019

The incoming government will have to encourage private investments, bring down cost of capital

Modi's new Cabinet: Shah may debut, Jaitley uncertain

Modi's new Cabinet: Shah may debut, Jaitley uncertain

Rediff.com   24 May 2019

Will it be home or defence for Amit Shah?

EC seized cash, liquor worth Rs 3450 cr during LS poll

EC seized cash, liquor worth Rs 3450 cr during LS poll

Rediff.com   20 May 2019

This is thrice of what agencies seized during the 2014 Lok Sabha poll process, reports Archis Mohan.

1500 candidates with criminal cases in fray

1500 candidates with criminal cases in fray

Rediff.com   14 May 2019

As many as 1,500, or 19 per cent, of all candidates contesting the Lok Sabha polls, face criminal cases, according to an analysis by election watchdog Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).

In 5 years Tata group's poll funding up 20 times

In 5 years Tata group's poll funding up 20 times

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2019

From disbursing Rs 25.11 crore to political parties in 2014-2015, the Tata group is learnt to have contributed Rs about Rs 600 crore towards the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

The rise of a nephew in Mayawati's BSP

The rise of a nephew in Mayawati's BSP

Rediff.com   30 Apr 2019

The journey for 24-year-old Akash Anand would be much tougher, because dynastic succession goes against the grain of Dalit politics that B R Ambedkar founded.

BJP woos NDA allies to keep numbers intact

BJP woos NDA allies to keep numbers intact

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2019

The BJP's rediscovery of its allies, including the PM touching the feet of Parakash Singh Badal, would be interpreted as the party's efforts to keep its flock together if it falls short of the majority mark on May 23.

What's up in India's second largest constituency?

What's up in India's second largest constituency?

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2019

BJP banks on Modi, Congress on its candidate Manvendra Singh in Barmer, India's largest constituency by area after Ladakh.

The Mahant keen to take on Modi in Varanasi

The Mahant keen to take on Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2019

One of Modi's foremost critics will contest if he is the common candidate of a united Opposition, but fielded by the Congress.

Will Jet finally end up in bankruptcy court?

Will Jet finally end up in bankruptcy court?

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2019

Government officials were struggling to understand why the lenders denied emergency funds even after giving verbal assurances on providing Rs 1,200 crore.

'India needs businessmen in Parliament'

'India needs businessmen in Parliament'

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2019

'When you come through the hassles and struggles of business life, your mind is wired differently.' 'You are more connected to reality,' Akali Dal MP Naresh Gujral tells Rahul Jacob and Archis Mohan

Arun Jaitley to attend annual IMF-World Bank meeting in April

Arun Jaitley to attend annual IMF-World Bank meeting in April

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2019

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das and Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg are also expected to attend the meetings.

CEC Sunil Arora's big test

CEC Sunil Arora's big test

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2019

'The EC is a sacred institution.' 'In the last few years, more than once, we have found the EC bending over backwards to accommodate the government.'

Will Priyanka contest from Varanasi?

Will Priyanka contest from Varanasi?

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2019

Will 'Bhaiyyaji', as Priyanka is called in UP, contest against Modi?

Rahul to contest from South where he leads Modi in polls

Rahul to contest from South where he leads Modi in polls

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2019

With Rahul showing a significant lead over Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi in opinion polls across southern India but lagging in the north, the Congress believes his contesting from the south will help galvanise cadres.

Jet lenders may move into cockpit, replace board

Jet lenders may move into cockpit, replace board

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2019

According to the revised plan, promoter Naresh Goyal, his wife Anita Goyal and the directors nominated by the promoter would be asked to step down from the board, and the lenders, as part of the resolution process, will infuse around Rs 1,200 crore into the airline as emergency funding.

Will banks bail out debt-laden Jet Airways?

Will banks bail out debt-laden Jet Airways?

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2019

Switching to a damage-control mode, bankers and government officials claimed that Jet Airways wouldn't fall even if Etihad refuses to back the resolution plan and exits.