Shreya Nandi, Archis Mohan

Stories by Shreya Nandi, Archis Mohan

How Will Mo-Shah Treat Omar Abdullah?

How Will Mo-Shah Treat Omar Abdullah?

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2024

Omar Abdullah will have to negotiate at every step with the lieutenant governor's office and the Modi government at the Centre.

India cuts arbitration time for foreign investors in UAE pact

India cuts arbitration time for foreign investors in UAE pact

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2024

India has reduced the time period for foreign investors to seek international arbitration from five years to three years as part of the recently signed investment pact with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a departure from its model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT). Under the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanism, if the Indian judicial system is unable to resolve a dispute within this shortened period, investors can resort to international arbitration. The investment pact, signed on February 13 in Abu Dhabi, came into force on August 31, replacing the previous pact.

Dalits Votes Matter In Haryana Elections

Dalits Votes Matter In Haryana Elections

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2024

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has reached out to the SCs and the poor with the accelerated implementation of various schemes, especially the B R Ambedkar housing scheme.

US tariffs risk Chinese goods flooding India

US tariffs risk Chinese goods flooding India

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2024

India stares at the risk of an influx of Chinese products as US tariffs on a range of Chinese goods, including solar panels, electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, syringes, and steel, are set to take effect from September 27. With higher tariffs reducing China's access to the US market, there is concern that China may divert its exports to other markets, including India, which could lead to potential dumping of goods. This situation could challenge Indian industries, particularly in sectors where competition with Chinese products is already fierce.

How Many Days Did Haryana Assembly Meet Every Year?

How Many Days Did Haryana Assembly Meet Every Year?

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2024

The outgoing Haryana assembly met for 72 sitting days over five years, or 14.4 days a year on average, against the national average of 23 days for state assemblies in the 2017 to 2023 period, according to an analysis by PRS Legislative Research.

In export push, govt steps in to raise container capacity

In export push, govt steps in to raise container capacity

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2024

Concerned over the fallout of the Red Sea crisis and severe shortage of containers against the backdrop of a steep decline in merchandise exports in August, the Union government is pulling out all the stops to find a solution. To begin with, the government has devised a strategy aimed at boosting container supply and supporting exporters.

'PLI Has Been A Big Boost To Manufacturing'

'PLI Has Been A Big Boost To Manufacturing'

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2024

'We can hope to see a lot of creation of jobs in the days to come.'

Can Kejriwal Reconnect With Delhi Voters?

Can Kejriwal Reconnect With Delhi Voters?

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2024

As leaders in both the BJP and Congress concede, neither has within their parties a leader to match Arvind Kejriwal's charisma in Delhi.

Haryana Polls Promise Thrilling Contests

Haryana Polls Promise Thrilling Contests

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2024

The BJP has fielded as many as 10 turncoats, including those who joined the party from the JJP in recent weeks.

The Political Mystique Of Sitaram Yechury

The Political Mystique Of Sitaram Yechury

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2024

Sitaram Yechury strived to have the country's Left movement shed its doctrinaire approach to India's socio-cultural complexities and stitch electoral and social alliances to fight the Sangh Parivar.

'We Have To Defeat The BJP'

'We Have To Defeat The BJP'

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2024

The Congress has proposed AAP should contest five seats while the Samajwadi Party and Left parties could contest one seat each.

Modi To Stay Put In New York On US Visit

Modi To Stay Put In New York On US Visit

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2024

Over 24,000 people have registered for the 'Modi & US Progress Together' event in Uniondale, New York.

BJP Close To 100 Mark In Rajya Sabha

BJP Close To 100 Mark In Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2024

The only occasion when the BJP had 100 seats in the Upper House was in 2022.

India To Fast-Track Visas For Chinese Nationals

India To Fast-Track Visas For Chinese Nationals

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2024

The new guidelines, effective from August 1, aim to expedite visa approvals for nationals from China and other countries sharing land borders with India.

No rethinking on support for Chinese for investments in India: Piyush Goyal

No rethinking on support for Chinese for investments in India: Piyush Goyal

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2024

India is not "rethinking" supporting investments from China, said Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday, referring to a proposal made in the Economic Survey 2024. The survey by India's chief economic advisor last week said India had two "choices" to benefit from the so-called China plus one strategy, either by integrating into that country's supply chain or by promoting foreign direct investment (FDI). "Chief economic advisor's report speaks about new ideas and gives out their own thinking. It is not at all binding on the government and there is no rethinking to support Chinese investments in the country," Goyal told reporters in Delhi.

'Wealth Is Concentrated In A Few Hands'

'Wealth Is Concentrated In A Few Hands'

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2024

'The top 10 per cent of the population should adopt and handhold the bottom 20 per cent of the population as a social responsibility.'

BJP States Go All Out With Populist Schemes

BJP States Go All Out With Populist Schemes

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2024

Several BJP-backed state governments have unveiled schemes targeting the poor, women, farmers and students, following the party's setback in the Lok Sabha polls.

Who Is To Be Blamed For BJP's UP Loss?

Who Is To Be Blamed For BJP's UP Loss?

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2024

There was an 8% decline in the BJP's vote share across six regions in UP, and that some OBC castes moved away from the BJP.

Guess Who Scuttled Karnataka Job Quota Bill?

Guess Who Scuttled Karnataka Job Quota Bill?

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2024

A Congress source termed the process of drafting and presenting of the Bill before the state cabinet on Monday as a "unilateral" effort by the chief minister's office and ministers that are close to him.

Siddaramaiah Goes Backfoot On Local Quota Bill

Siddaramaiah Goes Backfoot On Local Quota Bill

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2024

Sources within the Congress, including those who have been members of the teams that drafted its 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha poll manifestos, said the Karnataka government decision lacked any empirical basis.