Virendra Singh Rawat And Archis Mohan

Stories by Virendra Singh Rawat And Archis Mohan

What have UP's 1,350 encounters achieved?

What have UP's 1,350 encounters achieved?

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2018

With the state police pursuing only notorious criminals, petty thugs continue to prey on victims.

Congress banks on Siddaramaiah's 'Karnataka model of development' to see it through

Congress banks on Siddaramaiah's 'Karnataka model of development' to see it through

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2018

The IIM-B's 'Karnataka innovation report' has become the basis for the Congress party's election narrative, particularly to distinguish it from the 'Gujarat model of development', reports Archis Mohan.

Why this BJP Dalit MP chose to speak up now

Why this BJP Dalit MP chose to speak up now

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2018

Ahead of the 2019 elections, the race for consolidating the Dalit vote-bank has intensified among all the political parties, more so in Uttar Pradesh, where the community comprises almost 21 per cent of the population.

Can mahayagyas fight air pollution?

Can mahayagyas fight air pollution?

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2018

The ozone layer enveloping India remained largely undamaged through centuries due to frequent yagyas, organisers of a mahayagya in Meerut claim.

How this insurance company detects fraud

How this insurance company detects fraud

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2018

ICICI Lombard is utilising the latest technology and forensic methods to verify insurance claims.

'Was Siddaramaiah a Congressman?'

'Was Siddaramaiah a Congressman?'

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2018

'Let me narrate the background as to why Siddaramaiah was taken from my party to the Congress.' 'He belongs to a particular backward community. So by taking Siddaramaiah from my party, it was going to be more advantageous for the Congress.' 'Whatever may be the merits and demerits of the caste equation, it is a consideration for all the parties.' 'The BJP is also playing the caste guard.'

Oppn to move private members' bills on farm loan waiver, remunerative MSP

Oppn to move private members' bills on farm loan waiver, remunerative MSP

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2018

The opposition would push for the passage of the two bills -- the farmers' freedom from indebtedness bill and the farmers' right to guaranteed remunerative minimum support prices for agriculture commodities bill -- in the Rajya Sabha

BJP set to get working majority in Rajya Sabha

BJP set to get working majority in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2018

The BJP is still short of the halfway mark of 123 in the 245-member House, but can now muster a 'working' majority with help of allies, friendly parties, some Independents and nominated members.

To defeat BJP, Mayawati to back SP in UP bypolls

To defeat BJP, Mayawati to back SP in UP bypolls

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2018

The rapprochement could open the door to an anti-saffron alliance for the 2019 general elections, reports Archis Mohan.

Victories give Modi-Shah steam for Lok Sabha fight

Victories give Modi-Shah steam for Lok Sabha fight

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2018

BJP strategists know it may not repeat its 2014 performance in its traditionally strong bases in the north and the west. This is where the success in the north east and east is so important.

Investors Summit: Yogi govt spent Rs 65cr in 'make up' of Lucknow

Investors Summit: Yogi govt spent Rs 65cr in 'make up' of Lucknow

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2018

Mukesh Ambani said he had never seen any city decked up so strikingly as Lucknow

Yogi govt inks pact with Amazon to promote 'Uttar Pradesh Khadi'

Yogi govt inks pact with Amazon to promote 'Uttar Pradesh Khadi'

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2018

Team Amazon would also educate and train the khadi artisans to directly sell their products to online customers.

'Mamata will act as a catalyst to remove BJP'

'Mamata will act as a catalyst to remove BJP'

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2018

'We will have a big say in Delhi in 2018 or 2019 (whenever the elections are) in the Lok Sabha.'

What exactly happened at the Opposition meeting

What exactly happened at the Opposition meeting

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2018

Rahul Gandhi stressed the importance of an electoral understanding in UP if the BJP is to be defeated in the Lok Sabha polls.

Jaitley's Budget strains BJP ties with allies

Jaitley's Budget strains BJP ties with allies

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2018

The BJP leadership believes these parties are flexing their muscles in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls for better seat-sharing deals.

CPM headed for major showdown at party conclave

CPM headed for major showdown at party conclave

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2018

Yechury has dropped enough hints that a fight is in the offing at the Hyderabad conclave in April, where any member may move an amendment to the draft on the party's electoral line. Archis Mohan reports.

Davos: PM to meet 100 CEOs; FM to skip WEF

Davos: PM to meet 100 CEOs; FM to skip WEF

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2018

Budget forces last minute change in finance minister's plans.

'I've created 7 million jobs this year'

'I've created 7 million jobs this year'

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2018

'If you consider only demonetisation and GST as my government's work, it will be a big injustice to me.'

India to lay out red carpet for Netanyahu

India to lay out red carpet for Netanyahu

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be reciprocating the reception he received from the Israeli PM during his visit last July, report Archis Mohan & PTI.

Pranab Mukherjee, LK Advani will release book on Biju Patnaik

Pranab Mukherjee, LK Advani will release book on Biju Patnaik

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2018

Naveen Patnaik's guest list has been prepared with an eye on the forthcoming Lok Sabha and assembly polls, reports Archis Mohan.