Sudheer Pal Singh, Archis Mohan

Stories by Sudheer Pal Singh, Archis Mohan

Indian Oil fights back airlines' allegation

Indian Oil fights back airlines' allegation

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2016

Refuting all the allegations, IOC has clarified that no monopolistic situation exists in supply and pricing of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) to airlines.

The challenges that await Mehbooba

The challenges that await Mehbooba

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2016

The BJP will focus on the dozen constituencies that eluded it in the 2014 assembly elections. A better performance in these seats could help it reach as close as possible to the halfway mark of 44 seats by the time the next elections are held and have its own chief minister.

Govt mines tax data to prune LPG subsidy list

Govt mines tax data to prune LPG subsidy list

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2016

Officials said the oil marketing companies had provided data to the Income Tax department.

India clinches stake in Russian oilfields

India clinches stake in Russian oilfields

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2016

The move is expected to bolster India's energy security.

BJP cracks whip on party's ignorant UP MPs

BJP cracks whip on party's ignorant UP MPs

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2016

The party finds Uttar Pradesh members of Parliament unaware of govt schemes.

How the tide turned for the BJP in Ishrat case

How the tide turned for the BJP in Ishrat case

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2016

'Amid the different versions of truth on the Ishrat case, what is certain is that Ishrat's mother Shamima Kausar, who has continued to maintain that Headley's confession was nothing but an attempt by powerful people to save themselves in the case, is unlikely to find a closure anytime soon.'

Mallya attended Parliament on March 1, left India a day later

Mallya attended Parliament on March 1, left India a day later

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2016

Vijay Mallya has not informed Rajya Sabha secretariat about his whereabouts or that he would be leaving country.

ABVP's fight for the next generation

ABVP's fight for the next generation

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2016

BJP-supported students' union, aided by a friendly government, is aggressively settling historical scores with Leftist students' organisations.

High speed trains: Will the railways tilt the Talgo way?

High speed trains: Will the railways tilt the Talgo way?

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2016

Locally manufactured coaches can achieve similar speeds as Talgo trains.

Allow Parliament to function, says PM, but Congress defiant

Allow Parliament to function, says PM, but Congress defiant

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2016

Ahead of the budget session, PM Narendra Modi appealed to the opposition to allow Parliament to function. While his call was taken positively by most of the parties, the Congress signalled that disruption will be their main weapon to raise several issues.

'AAP has been a letdown in transforming business of politics'

'AAP has been a letdown in transforming business of politics'

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2016

Yogendra Yadav, expelled co-founder of the Aam Aadmi Party, on the party's performance in the last one year.

Kejriwal's 'swaraj', a year on

Kejriwal's 'swaraj', a year on

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2016

From his run-ins with the Centre to his political knack to sail through choppy waters, the Delhi CM has shown uncommon talent in running a 'common man's' government.

Modi in India for 46 days and counting

Modi in India for 46 days and counting

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2016

The prime minister is all set to break his record of spending most days in the country without travelling abroad.

Rahul's Hyderabad protest casts shadow over Budget session

Rahul's Hyderabad protest casts shadow over Budget session

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2016

The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs will meet on February 4 to decide the Budget session schedule. Venkaiah Naidu says the government is willing to advance the session if the Opposition agrees.

'The Rafale deal will go through'

'The Rafale deal will go through'

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2016

'The India-France relationship has been that of the elites of two countries, who appreciate each other's philosophical traditions -- whether it is ancient Indian civilisation and Sanskrit texts or the French tradition of Rene Descartes, Albert Camus, (Jean-Paul) Sartre... This is a drawback. It doesn't create the buzz, the excitement necessary for a relationship. We need more people-to-people contact, especially among students,' says former Ambassador to Paris, Rakesh Sood.

BJP readies for grand alliance of its own in Assam

BJP readies for grand alliance of its own in Assam

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2016

The party has forged ties with Bodo People's Front; continues talks with AGP.

Regulatory hurdles slowing down transport projects

Regulatory hurdles slowing down transport projects

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2016

Urban mass transit authority to be set up; it will act as nodal agency for planning and coordination of project related works.

Will Kashmir see a new dawn under Mehbooba Mufti?

Will Kashmir see a new dawn under Mehbooba Mufti?

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2016

The new PDP chief will have to work hard to keep everyone in the state happy.

Govt tightens purse strings: Only schemes that spent well to get more funds

Govt tightens purse strings: Only schemes that spent well to get more funds

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2016

Finance ministry's drive is meant to meet fiscal deficit target and improve overall efficiency in government spending.

Pvt operators for bullet train on RailMin radar

Pvt operators for bullet train on RailMin radar

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2016

DMRC-like SPV to be floated in a month for the Rs 98,000 crore Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor.