Bupa Insurance to raise stake in Max Bupa to 49%

Last Updated: Monday, January 5, 2015, 13:38

Through an Ordinance, the government has permitted foreign investment of up to 49 percent in the insurance sector, from a limit of 26 percent previously.

Italy puts a brake on new tax bill after Berlusconi-related uproar

Last Updated: Monday, January 5, 2015, 08:53

Italy`s government halted an overhaul of tax laws on Sunday after a controversy erupted over whether the proposed measures might annul the 2012 tax fraud conviction of former leader Silvio Berlusconi.

Changes in land laws balances development, compensation: Arun Jaitley

Last Updated: Sunday, January 4, 2015, 18:01

Brushing aside criticism against changes in land acquisition laws, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday said the amendments would ensure higher compensation to land owners while fulfilling developmental needs of the nation.

Crucial Insurance, Companies Bills to come up in Parliament

Last Updated: Sunday, December 14, 2014, 15:18

With the Lok Sabha already having passed 13 Bills and the Rajya Sabha clearing nine, the ongoing winter session of Parliament is set for good performance in transaction of legislative business.

Insurance Bill: 11 members of Select Committee in favour of govt

Last Updated: Monday, December 8, 2014, 17:41

A Select Committee meet on FDI took place on Monday, wherein 11 members, out of the 15 members have said to have agreed to support the government's move.

Steve Jobs emails featured in Apple iPod US antitrust trial

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 3, 2014, 08:58

The case in U.S. District Court, Northern District of California is The Apple iPod iTunes Anti-Trust Litigation, 05-37.

Not going to dilute J&K`s status by adopting all central laws: Omar Abdullah

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 22:30

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said he was not going to dilute the status of Jammu & Kashmir by "automatically implementing" all central acts and amendments.

Ukraine leader agrees to scrap anti-protest laws

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 04:12

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on Monday agreed to scrap anti-protest laws but said jailed protesters would be released only if barricades are taken down, in a new twist to a two-month crisis before a key EU-Russia summit.

Gay rights groups borrow Games message for campaign

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 14:13

International gay rights campaigners are using branded clothing inspired by the Olympic movement`s own values to show their opposition to Russian laws on homosexuality ahead of the Sochi Games.

US reviews law restricting aid to Pakistan

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 13:23

The US has said it was reviewing a law passed by the Congress last week which withholds USD 33 million in aid to Pakistan until the release of Dr Shakil Afridi, who helped CIA trace al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

Ukraine passes tough anti-protest laws

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 00:02

Ukraine`s pro-government lawmakers today pushed through parliament tough legislation in an apparent bid to suppress protests against President Viktor Yanukovych.

Laws are enacted in Parliament not on Ramlila Maidan: Digvijay

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 17:38

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh today said emergence of AAP on the national scene was testimony to the fact that issues cannot be resolved on streets but only through democratic ways.