Archis Mohan

Delhi

Journalist and National Affairs Editor at Deccan Herald

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Articles

'There's A Cost To Supporting Terrorism'

1 week ago | rediff.com | Bhaswar Kumar |Archis Mohan

'Whatever we do, the purpose will be to re-establish deterrence.'IMAGE: An Indian Army soldier looks out from an armoured vehicle on a highway leading to south Kashmir's Pahalgam, April 23, 2025. After the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam killed 26 people, mostly tourists, India-Pakistan relations have sharply deteriorated.
'India must blend coercion with diplomacy to shift Pakistan's stance'

1 week ago | business-standard.com | Archis Mohan |Bhaswar Kumar

Given the threat Pakistan poses, India's goal should be to manage the relationship with the neighbouring country in a way that reduces volatility as much as possible, especially after the Pahalgam terror attack.
Optimistic about impact of Trump tariffs, RBI tells parliamentary panel

2 weeks ago | rediff.com | Archis Mohan

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) brass, including its Governor Sanjay Malhotra, on Tuesday told a Parliamentary panel that it was “optimistic” about the impact of the US tariffs on the Indian economy and, in long-run, it could benefit the country due to dipping trade relations between the US and China.
India's purpose should be to re-establish deterrence, says Ajay Bisaria

2 weeks ago | business-standard.com | Bhaswar Kumar |Archis Mohan

After the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam killed 26 people, mostly tourists, India-Pakistan relations have sharply deteriorated. The attack has prompted diplomatic downgrades and treaty-level measures, and raised the spectre of escalation amid a widely anticipated Indian military response to Islamabad's continued support for cross-border terrorism.
US Visa Cancellations: Indians Hit Hardest

3 weeks ago | rediff.com | Archis Mohan

'If you follow the law, America offers opportunities. But those who violate the law will face the consequences.'Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes.
'Engaging With The US Is Important'

1 month ago | rediff.com | Indivjal Dhasmana |Archis Mohan

'But I don't think the government is in a great hurry to sign the BTA.'IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump at a media interaction at the White House, February 13, 2025.
India Is A Good Neighbour. Find Out Why

1 month ago | rediff.com | Archis Mohan

India's disaster relief assistance has increased substantially in recent years, from Rs 1.60 crore in FY23 to Rs 41.18 crore in FY24, and Rs 27.88 cr in FY25 (until January 2025). IMAGE: Indian Navy ship INS Ghariyal departs with 442 metric tonnes of essential food items for Myanmar under Operation Brahma, April 1, 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6.
Can Baby Revive CPM?

1 month ago | rediff.com | Archis Mohan

M A Baby faces several significant challenges: Helping the CPI (M)-led LDF secure a third consecutive term in Kerala's 2026 assembly elections and regaining ground lost in the party's traditional strongholds of West Bengal, Tripura and other regions. IMAGE: Mariam Alexander Baby, right, succeeds the late Sitaram Yechury, centre, as the Communist Party of India-Marxist's general secretary.
Majority Of Police Support Use Of Force And Torture

1 month ago | rediff.com | Archis Mohan

The Kerala police were the most sensitised to the rights of those arrested while that of Jharkhand and Gujarat the least. IMAGE: Police personnel conduct a flag march in Prayagraj on the day of the tabling of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Parliament.
'Waqf Bill Targeted, Unfair Legislation'

1 month ago | rediff.com | Archis Mohan

'It is not as if Hindus are not being touched at all, and only Muslims are.'IMAGE: Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju moves the motion for consideration of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Rajya Sabha, April 3, 2025. After the Lok Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill by a 288-232 vote in the early hours of Thursday following 12 hours of debate, Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju tabled the Bill in the Rajya Sabha.