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Sergio Gor, Agrawal Talk Trade Deal

Sergio Gor, Agrawal Talk Trade Deal

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

While both sides have announced the decision to restart talks for a trade deal, government officials said discussions are continuing virtually.

What The Next Census Will Discover

What The Next Census Will Discover

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The next Census' findings will help identify the extent of India's ageing population and vulnerability levels.

'There's A Cost To Supporting Terrorism'

'There's A Cost To Supporting Terrorism'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

'Whatever we do, the purpose will be to re-establish deterrence.'

India set to take back 18,000 illegal migrants from US

India set to take back 18,000 illegal migrants from US

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

During his inauguration on Monday, President Trump declared a national emergency at the US southern border.

'Engaging With The US Is Important'

'Engaging With The US Is Important'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

'But I don't think the government is in a great hurry to sign the BTA.'

'Investments Of Over Rs 4 Trillion To Create 100,000 Jobs'

'Investments Of Over Rs 4 Trillion To Create 100,000 Jobs'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

'The size of the investments is important, but equally crucial is the number of jobs that these proposals create.'

'Trump Respects India's Friendship'

'Trump Respects India's Friendship'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'The cooperation in technology is one of the most important aspects of the visit.' 'It will have a long-lasting impact because it will shift the entire paradigm in the context of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.'

'Trump's Win Won't Affect Skilled Immigrants'

'Trump's Win Won't Affect Skilled Immigrants'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

'As far as skilled immigration is concerned, the US needs Indian skills and Indian talent, and there are no two opinions about it even among US companies.'

Why BSP Wants To Go Solo In Lok Sabha 2024 Polls

Why BSP Wants To Go Solo In Lok Sabha 2024 Polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The BSP has not entered into any alliances and has also been keen to shed the tag of being a 'B-team' of the BJP.

Hindutva outfit demands stringent OTT laws 'as in UAE'

Hindutva outfit demands stringent OTT laws 'as in UAE'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The outfit suggested that the government amend the Information Technology Act to classify all such content as pornography, which people should only be able to access by punching in their Aadhaar details or their fingerprints. Archis Mohan reports

Why V K Pandian Is So Valuable To Naveen Patnaik

Why V K Pandian Is So Valuable To Naveen Patnaik

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Naveen Patnaik is known as an "absentee landlord" who needs bureaucrats like Pandian to run his government.

How much will Congress's election guarantees cost?

How much will Congress's election guarantees cost?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

'Right to apprenticeship means that anyone below the age of 25 years with a diploma or other qualifications can demand an apprenticeship with a private, a public sector company or a government organisation. And when he/she demands this, it is the obligation of the government to provide it.'

'Karnataka does not survive on Centre's largesse'

'Karnataka does not survive on Centre's largesse'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'Karnataka's finances are much healthier than the Union government's, which is indebted to nearly twice the extent of the state.'

Meet the backroom boys in the battle for Bihar

Meet the backroom boys in the battle for Bihar

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Archis Mohan & Satyavrat Mishra take a look at the silent strategists in the two rival alliances

BJP finally realises 'Modi-jaap' won't be enough

BJP finally realises 'Modi-jaap' won't be enough

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's intelligence reports show its biggest strength turning into a weakness in UP, Bihar. Archis Mohan reports

Modi's mantris: Overworked, sleep-deprived and under stress

Modi's mantris: Overworked, sleep-deprived and under stress

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

A Cabinet expansion is on the cards before the Budget session to take away additional portfolios from those unable to keep up with the pace of work.

Modi displeased by lobbying: BJP sources

Modi displeased by lobbying: BJP sources

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Efforts to tout technocrats as handling key ministerial portfolios have been deeply resented, reports Archis Mohan

Is the Sangh Parivar shifting gears?

Is the Sangh Parivar shifting gears?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

BJP sources deny that the party is working on a plan to introduce 'communal' element at a time when LS elections are entering a crucial phase. But actions say otherwise, says Archis Mohan

Understanding the Amit Shah phenomenon

Understanding the Amit Shah phenomenon

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Amit Shah, the Bharatiya Janata Party's Lok Sabha elections incharge for Uttar Pradesh, has turned a moribund state party unit into a battle-hardened machine in less than a year.

Modi's now selling har ghar Hindutva

Modi's now selling har ghar Hindutva

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

In his speeches and interviews, Modi has suggested that his becoming the PM was a foregone conclusion. Archis Mohan reports

At 28, NDA is NOT really healthy

At 28, NDA is NOT really healthy

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Only six of the 28 parties had any presence in the outgoing Lok Sabha. Archis Mohan reports

Is the BJP more sinned against than sinner?

Is the BJP more sinned against than sinner?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

BJP workers and leaders are enjoying each bit of abuse thrown at them. It tells them the party is winning the elections. Archis Mohan reports

Why Kejriwal could drown in Varanasi

Why Kejriwal could drown in Varanasi

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party will find it difficult to repeat its Delhi success in Uttar Pradesh as it will have the Bahujan Samaj Party to contend with, says Archis Mohan

Why Muslims still see BJP with suspicion

Why Muslims still see BJP with suspicion

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Muslims say the Bharatiya Janata Party has been half-hearted in its outreach to the community. Archis Mohan reports

A Muslim voter in Uttar Pradesh has very few options

A Muslim voter in Uttar Pradesh has very few options

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

The bleakness of being a Muslim in Uttar Pradesh depresses both its youth and community leaders alike, says Archis Mohan

What BJP wants in Budget: Not tax cut, but solutions to 'real problems'

What BJP wants in Budget: Not tax cut, but solutions to 'real problems'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Sources said much has been done to ease the tax burden of the middle classes in the last five years, and that such a measure affects only a limited segment of people when the focus should be to put money in rural areas. Archis Mohan reports.

Atheist Siddaramaiah and God's changing role in politics

Atheist Siddaramaiah and God's changing role in politics

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Karnataka Chief Minister K Siddaramaiah's 'atheism'is not a new trend in Indian politics, points out Archis Mohan.

Blow to BJP in Jharkhand as alliance with AJSU collapses

Blow to BJP in Jharkhand as alliance with AJSU collapses

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

The 19-year-old partnership ended after the ruling party refused to accede to the ally's demand for 17 of 81 seats.

BJP may lose 70 seats, says new app

BJP may lose 70 seats, says new app

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Neta app claims BJP is down to 212 seats from its 2014 tally of 282.

Assam floods: The China connection

Assam floods: The China connection

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

China violates agreement, didn't share Brahmaputra hydrological data.

17 Sanghis killed in 17 months: BJP ups the ante in Kerala

17 Sanghis killed in 17 months: BJP ups the ante in Kerala

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Arun Jaitley will visit Kerala on Sunday. The same day, Kerala Governor P Sathasivam will discuss law and order with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

Manmohan retires from Rajya Sabha

Manmohan retires from Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

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

SARC & Associates appointed as auditors of PM CARES Fund

SARC & Associates appointed as auditors of PM CARES Fund

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The firm, headed by Sunil Kumar Gupta, was appointed auditors of the PM's National Relief Fund in 2019, reports Archis Mohan

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

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

Rediff.com20 May 2019

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

Revealed: BJP wants to form J&K govt led by Hindu CM

Revealed: BJP wants to form J&K govt led by Hindu CM

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

The BJP can only form a government if the PDP splits.

Yashwant Sinha to campaign against BJP in Gujarat

Yashwant Sinha to campaign against BJP in Gujarat

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

He is likely to speak on economic issues, particularly the impact of GST and demonetisation.

Amit Shah to address rally in Rae Bareli

Amit Shah to address rally in Rae Bareli

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Shah's rally and other events will be attended by party workers from neighbouring constituencies, including Amethi.

Young Dalits waiting for a new icon in UP

Young Dalits waiting for a new icon in UP

Rediff.com26 May 2019

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

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

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

Rediff.com1 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.

How triple talaq bill cleared Rajya Sabha hurdle

How triple talaq bill cleared Rajya Sabha hurdle

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

On paper, as many as 136 members should have opposed the Bill in a House of 241 members, reports Archis Mohan,