Virendra Singh Rawat And Archis Mohan

Stories by Virendra Singh Rawat And Archis Mohan

Rahul to follow Rajiv's path to connect with people

Rahul to follow Rajiv's path to connect with people

Rediff.com   13 Aug 2019

Rahul Gandhi and young leaders close to him are planning to connect with party workers on the ground and are preparing to embark on a nationwide yatra, reports Archis Mohan.

Meet the Opposition's grand marshall in the Rajya Sabha

Meet the Opposition's grand marshall in the Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2019

Despite the Congress having nearly four times as many members in the Rajya Sabha as the TMC (48 to 13), Derek O'Brien has been informally leading the coordination of Opposition parties, rallying other parties to demand a discussion on electoral reforms and to protest the government's disinvestment plans, report Rahul Jacob and Archis Mohan.

Will this be the 'most productive' Parliament session?

Will this be the 'most productive' Parliament session?

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2019

Union ministers said Parliament passing over two dozen Bills was evidence of increased productivity of Narendra Modi government 2.0.

BJP's total assets swell by 22%, Cong sees 15% fall

BJP's total assets swell by 22%, Cong sees 15% fall

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2019

According to a report by the Association of Democratic Reforms, the ruling party's assets rose to Rs 1,483.35 crore in 2017-18 over its previous financial year's declaration of Rs 1,213 crore.

A rare politician with immense grace

A rare politician with immense grace

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2019

In her death, the Congress has lost a leader who brought old world grace to politics but was open to new ideas.

Major tax cut for UP's 'mom and pop' stores

Major tax cut for UP's 'mom and pop' stores

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2019

The purpose, behind slashing property tax on small commercial establishments by 70%, was to allow growth of small shops in residential areas, so that people do not have to travel long distances for their daily needs.

Will Congress see a non-Gandhi at its helm?

Will Congress see a non-Gandhi at its helm?

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2019

Senior leaders Sushil Kumar Shinde and Mallikarju Kharge could be elected as next party chief.

Despite all efforts, farmers are still not interested in growing maize

Despite all efforts, farmers are still not interested in growing maize

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2019

Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat account for 85 per cent of India's maize production.

Manmohan retires from Rajya Sabha

Manmohan retires from Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2019

Will DMK send former PM to the Rajya Sabha next month?

BJP membership drive to focus on Bengal, South

BJP membership drive to focus on Bengal, South

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2019

The exercise would culminate into the election of a successor to Amit Shah.

How Amit Shah delivered 303 seats to Modi

How Amit Shah delivered 303 seats to Modi

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2019

For the 2019 polls, the BJP chief deployed over 7,000 leaders to oversee the work of polling committees on the over 400 seats the BJP contested. These committees were asked to focus on 120 seats the party had lost in 2014, but believed it could win in 2019.

Sugar glut, a bitter pill for Paswan

Sugar glut, a bitter pill for Paswan

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2019

Three million tonnes of buffer stock, where the government bears the interest and insurance cost, was announced by the Centre only for a year and that period is ending in June.

Modi's message in portfolios for new ministers

Modi's message in portfolios for new ministers

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2019

He dropped those perceived to be non-performers or whose integrity came into question, and also where it was felt they needed to learn a lesson or two in humility.

More bad news for mango lovers!

More bad news for mango lovers!

Rediff.com   31 May 2019

The plucking of dussehri, which will hit the shelves next week at 50% premium, started late this season, because of poor crop and adverse weather conditions, including hailstorms, in the orchards of Malihabad.

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.

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).

Why BSP bets on door-to-door campaign

Why BSP bets on door-to-door campaign

Rediff.com   2 May 2019

The core BSP campaign continues to be 'cadre-based' and personal connect, such as knocking each door or through nukkad sabhas.

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.