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03-Jan-2021 | Archis Mohan
Explained: How the Punjabi diaspora is influencing farmer agitation
The agitation is a massive alliance of unions - as many as 472 unions are associated with the movement, of which 32 are leading it upfront, and at least 40 involved in the talks with the governments
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22-Nov-2020 | Archis Mohan
Facing unsparing dissent within the party, Congress on the edge, again
The latest crisis the party is facing stems from its disheartening performance in the Bihar Assembly elections, and dismal showing in the Assembly bypolls for 59 seats in 11 states
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14-Nov-2020 | Archis Mohan
Dipankar Bhattacharya: The revolutionary statistician in Left's Bihar rise
Bhattacharya is the general secretary, or the chief, of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation - popularly known simply as Bhakapa Maalay, or just Maalay
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10-Nov-2020 | Archis Mohan
Tejashwi makes his presence felt in Bihar even as Congress pulls him down
With over 23 per cent vote share and nearly the single largest party in the Assembly, Yadav accomplished crystallisation of social justice 2.0
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05-Nov-2020 | Archis Mohan
BJP's Bengal play
Book review of Mission Bengal: A Saffron Experiment
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18-Oct-2020 | Archis Mohan
Bihar elections: Why Chirag's ploy on JD(U) boss Nitish has BJP worried
Insiders say the BJP is now concerned that the LJP putting up a good fight against the JD(U) would mean benefitting the MGB in those seats
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06-Sep-2020 | Archis Mohan
Dissent letter row: Amarinder backing Rahul may help him lead Cong again
Amarinder strongly backing Rahul in the dissent letter row may help him lead the Congress again in the 2022 Assembly elections
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04-Sep-2020 | Archis Mohan
RSS at the crossroads
From Mr Narayanan's book, RSS appears to be searching for answers, and is keen to change
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26-Aug-2020 | Archis Mohan
States should be allowed to levy, collect taxes: Chhattisgarh CM Baghel
I believe there should be a review of how GST has been implemented. My view is that there needs to be a rethink on GST, the CM said
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22-Aug-2020 | Archis Mohan
Signals from Shaheen Bagh: Not all battles are fought in electoral arena
The Shaheen Bagh protest lasted 101 days, inspired many similar protests across India, and drew parallels with the Khilafat movement of a century back
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04-Aug-2020 | Archis Mohan
Ram temple ceremony to miss key players of the movement amid Covid-19
The Ram temple foundation stone laying ceremony tomorrow will miss key players of the movement
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30-Jul-2020 | Archis Mohan, Viveat Susan Pinto & Arnab Dutta
Unlock 3: Night curfew ends, no schools till August 31, gyms can reopen
The government ignored demands by cinema hall owners for reopening. Theatres, bars, and places of congregation will also remain shut
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29-Jul-2020 | Archis Mohan
Govt should revisit proposed social security code, says labour panel
The panel is set to ask the government to specifically mention the source of the social security fund it has proposed for workers in the unorganised sector
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29-Jul-2020 | Archis Mohan
Nikah Halala: A proxy scandal
The book is an attempt 'to take the lid off this legalized form of prostitution, encouraged under the garb of faith by men of religion'
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25-Jul-2020 | Archis Mohan
Rajasthan crisis: Ashok Gehlot, MLAs squat at Raj Bhavan for early session
Submit letter of support of 102 MLAs, but governor not in a hurry; Pilot camp gets relief from HC
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24-Jul-2020 | Archis Mohan
Congress finally remembers Narasimha Rao on 29th anniversary of 1991 budget
Move comes nearly a month after Telangana CM Chandrasekhar Rao launched his govt's year-long celebrations to mark the birth centenary of the former prime minister
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24-Jul-2020 | Archis Mohan & PTI
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat faces probe over alleged credit society scam
The development comes amid allegations by the Congress that the minister is involved in a bid to topple the Ashok Gehlot government.
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24-Jul-2020 | Archis Mohan & PTI
In relief to Sachin Pilot, SC says voice of dissent cannot be suppressed
Apex court refuses to stay verdict on rebel MLAs' petition
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22-Jul-2020 | Archis Mohan
At 112 seats, BJP-led NDA is now just 10 short of majority mark in RS
If the trend of BJP increasing its tally continues, NDA can hope to gain majority by November when 10 seats from UP and one from Uttarakhand fall vacant
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22-Jul-2020 | Archis Mohan
Only send proposals with para on Atmanirbhar Bharat: Cabinet Secretariat
Justify if there are no such details, and ensure details are specific and quantifiable and not perfunctory, says Cab Sec
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21-Jul-2020 | Archis Mohan
PAC to focus on India-China border roads, other defence issues this year
The high number reflects the concerns over India's defence preparedness in the context of recent Chinese intrusions in Ladakh, sources said
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20-Jul-2020 | Archis Mohan
Monsoon session plan: LS and RS to sit by turns, use each others' chambers
Venkaiah Naidu and Om Birla hold two-hour long meeting, inspect chambers and galleries of both Houses to take stock of seating capacity as per social distancing norms
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19-Jul-2020 | Archis Mohan
Chhattisgarh CM to launch 'Godhan Nyay Yojana' to boost rural economy
In an interaction with Business Standard, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel says the scheme will generate additional income and increase employment opportunities
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15-Jul-2020 | Archis Mohan
MPs ask govt to promote inexpensive drugs, tighten reins on pharma lobby
A dozen of the 30 MPs, who are members of the parliamentary standing committee on home affairs, headed by Congress's Anand Sharma, attended the meeting
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13-Jul-2020 | Archis Mohan
Ireland keen to hire Indian health workers, fintech staff: Indian envoy
In a Q&A, Sandeep Kumar says Ireland, with its strategic positioning, can become the next 'speak-to country' for India, post-Brexit, for leveraging its business interests in EU institutional platforms
