All stories by Virendra Singh Rawat
Adityanath's last chance to prove himself?
Rediff.com26 Mar 2019The BJP's losses in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, where the UP CM had addressed nearly 75 rallies, has put a big question mark on his ability to deliver in high-octane contests, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.
How govt's apathy is hurting potato farmers
Rediff.com22 Mar 2019From output surge to lack of cold storage, not much attention has been given to the potato farmers. The export market, too, is bleak, due to unsuitable domestic varieties and an underdeveloped food processing value chain.
Can 'PM Kisan' help BJP in UP?
Rediff.com20 Mar 2019Over 10 million farmers have received Rs 2,000 crore under the flagship scheme says Virendra Singh Rawat.
Sugarcane economy sets the tone for Uttar Pradesh's LS election
Rediff.com18 Mar 2019The RLD has aligned with the Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party in UP and is attacking the state government on farm distress and the outstanding sugarcane dues.
Lok Sabha polls: No political tweets, or 'likes' for UP police
Rediff.com13 Mar 2019In a poll related advisory, the cops have been asked not to be seen or perceived as favouring a particular political party or candidate through their social media updates.
Can Priyanka take Congress beyond its 2 bastions in UP?
Rediff.com7 Feb 2019Congress leaders are confident that Priyanka would act as a catalyst for the party and boost the sagging morale of cadres to put up a spirited fight against the BJP and also the SP-BSP pre-poll alliance which had already shut its door on the Congress, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.
Why IIM-Lucknow grads are celebrating!
Rediff.com5 Feb 2019147 domestic and international recruiters -- including Ola, Amazon, Flipkart and Xiaomi -- hired all 460 graduates.
BSP or SP: Who will benefit more from alliance?
Rediff.com28 Jan 2019Statistics show the BSP has always gained from pre-poll alliances, reflecting in the party winning more seats in subsequent elections and largely retaining the vote share too. Virendra Singh Rawat reports.
Under fire on all fronts, 2019 polls a chance for Yogi Adityanath to prove himself
Rediff.com14 Jan 2019The Hindutva poster boy has lost his sheen following the BJP's poll reverses in Hindi heartland states and his style of governance, reports Virendra Singh Rawat.
Ayodhya 2.0: Old story, new actors
Rediff.com28 Dec 2018The Ayodhya issue is unlikely to die out anytime soon with parties vying to appropriate majority sentiments in varying proportions to suit their political agendas.
Ikea's Rs 5,000 crore mega plan for Uttar Pradesh
Rediff.com14 Dec 2018The company is likely to sign a MoU with the Yogi Adityanath government for opening retail stores in the important towns of the state.
Thomas Cook to invest Rs 30 cr; to focus improving tourism in UP
Rediff.com19 Nov 2018Thomas Cook India's internal data had highlighted Lucknow region as a high potential source market for holiday business.
Assembly polls 2018: UP CM to add firepower to BJP arsenal
Rediff.com21 Oct 2018'Star campaigner' to address election meetings in poll-bound Chhattisgarh, MP, Rajasthan.
Cyber security: SBI Gen Insurance eyes 30% jump in premium income
Rediff.com12 Oct 2018Firms in which IP is critical, such as pharma and research and knowledge-based organisations, were taking the lead in seeking cyber covers to protect their computer systems from hack attacks
UP's Rs 2-trillion plan to boost infrastructure before 2019 polls
Rediff.com11 Sep 2018While, projects, including Rs 23,000 crore Purvanchal Expressway, totalling Rs 60,000 crore have already been launched, the Yogi Adityanath government is fast paving the way for laying the foundation of the remaining projects before the general election dates are announced.
How Yogi plans to develop Gorakhpur as regional air travel hub
Rediff.com7 Sep 2018Although Gorakhpur is the largest urban centre and trading hub in Eastern UP, catering not only to the neighbouring district but also the adjoining Bihar and Nepal, it had been lacking in proper infrastructure of road and air connectivity, impeding the harnessing of its socioeconomic potential.
UP's Jewar International Airport skids on land woes
Rediff.com5 Sep 2018Only 50 per cent land acquisition consent received by August 31 deadline, despite state government's offer of thrice the circle rate
Distressed Kanpur leather industry now faces Kumbh trouble
Rediff.com5 Sep 2018Ahead of the Kumbh Mela from January-March 2019 at Prayag, the tanneries have been asked to shut down to stop discharge of effluents into the Ganga.
Ram temple makes it back on BJP's agenda
Rediff.com3 Sep 2018With the 2019 Lok Sabha polls less than eight months away, the party has resumed stoking the emotional issue through its second-and third-rung leaders.
To finish 350 stalled rojects, UP too adopts land pooling
Rediff.com15 Aug 2018Land pooling refers to amassing small land parcels for infra development and returning approximately 60% of the redeveloped land to the original owners