SC bench recuses from hearing Niira Radia tape case

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 12:42

The Supreme Court bench headed by Justice G.S. Singhvi Wednesday recused itself from hearing the matter.

Tatas step up US lobbying on immigration, education issues

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 16:04

Tatas appear to have stepped up their lobbying in the US on various matters, including those related to immigration reforms and technical education issues, after remaining inactive on this front for over two years.

Walmart resumes US lobbying on FDI in India

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 15:52

Global retail giant Walmart has resumed its lobbying with the US lawmakers on matters related to FDI in India and it spent USD 1.5 million on about 50 specific issues, including those related to Indian market during the last quarter.

Radia Tapes: CBI registers four enquiries, 10 more soon

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 20:25

CBI Tuesday commenced its probe into four issues in connection with the tapped conversations of lobbyist Niira Radia with various high-profile individuals as part of its separate preliminary enquiries (PE) in 14 related cases.

Cabinet to soon take up Mudgal probe report on Walmart

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 17:21

The Cabinet is expected to soon discuss the findings of Mudgal panel which probed allegations of lobbying activities by Walmart to enter the Indian market, as well as the pursuant Action Taken Report.

Cabinet doesn't take up Mudgal probe report on Walmart

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 21:59

The Cabinet did not take up today the report of Justice Mukul Mudgal panel that looked into alleged lobbying activities by US retail giant Walmart for entering the Indian market.

At last, BBMP has standing committees

Last Updated: Friday, September 20, 2013, 18:27

The much-delayed election for the various standing committees of the BBMP was finally completed on Monday, amid intense lobbying by corporators for plum posts and much give-and-take by political leaders.

Walmart optimistic about growing wholesale business in India

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 21:42

US-based retail giant Walmart Monday said it is optimistic about growing its wholesale cash and carry business in India, which it runs together with Bharti Enterprises.

Walmart India plans possibly at final stage: Govt

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 22:15

Global retail giant Walmart is expected to soon firm up its plan to foray into India's multi-brand sector, a top government official Thursday said.

Govt examining probe panel report on Walmart lobbying: Pilot

Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2013, 15:02

The government on Monday said it is examining the report of the panel that probed US retail giant Walmart's lobbying activities in the country.

Lobbying through illegal means can't be permitted: Pilot

Last Updated: Sunday, August 4, 2013, 17:51

Advocating a transparent system for stakeholders to put across their viewpoint on policy matters, Corporate Affairs Minister Sachin Pilot says lobbying needs to be defined to differentiate it from influencing the policymakers through illegal means.

Pfizer, Boeing, other US firms lobbying hard on Indian issues

Last Updated: Monday, July 29, 2013, 19:16

At least two dozen American companies and industry groups are lobbying hard with the US lawmakers on issues related to their Indian business interests and bilateral trade issues between the two countries, even as retail giant Walmart has halted such activities.