Govt mulling relaxing security rules for Chinese investment

Last Updated: Sunday, February 8, 2015, 21:23

India is mulling relaxing tough security conditions applicable for investment from China and extend visa on arrival facility to Chinese tourists ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to that country in May.

For Google, new FCC rules may bring unfamiliar government oversight

Last Updated: Thursday, February 5, 2015, 18:31

Aiming to set "net neutrality" rules that guide how Internet service providers manage traffic on their networks, the FCC will vote Feb. 26 on whether to impose tighter regulations by classifying them more like traditional telephone companies.

Sebi norms for reclassifying promoter as public shareholders

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 30, 2014, 19:08

The new norms can have a significant impact on the way some merger and acquisition deals are structured, as also in cases involving corporate restructuring that take place due to disputes among members of business families or after settlements between rival corporates.

Taiwan says Xiaomi, other smartphone brands don't breach privacy rules

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 30, 2014, 13:43

Taiwanese mobile phone makers HTC Corp and Asustek Computer Inc, were also among the dozen brands tested and cleared by the NCC.

Govt weeding out unnecessary rules to improve ease of biz: Nirmala Sitharaman

Last Updated: Saturday, December 27, 2014, 23:51

"We actually wanted to put an end to the control mechanism or licence quota Raj and totally remove the residual impact of such Raj, as done in the Defence sector," she said.

CAIT to CMs: States losing revenue, frame rules for e-tailers

Last Updated: Thursday, December 25, 2014, 19:22

Alleging that states are losing revenue due to online retail business, traders body CAIT has asked Chief Ministers to frame rules and regulations for e-tailers.

Rs 2179.41 cr penalty imposed on telcos for violating CAF rules

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 10, 2014, 18:18

A total penalty of Rs 2,179.41 crore was imposed on telecom operators till September 30, 2014, for violation of customer verification guidelines, the government said Wednesday.

WTO rules against US on steel dispute; India says major victory

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 9, 2014, 20:31

The WTO has ruled against the US imposing high duty on imports of certain Indian steel products, an order hailed by India as a "significant victory" that will help domestic manufacturers and exporters.

Companies not fully aware of anti-corruption rules: Survey

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 9, 2014, 18:37

Companies in India are not fully aware of anti-corruption regulations and a lack of anti-graft programme has a negative impact on cost of doing business in the country, a business survey said Tuesday.

Sebi, exchanges tighten noose on SMS tipsters

Last Updated: Monday, December 8, 2014, 16:10

As investors and general public get bombarded with SMS tips promising huge stock market gains, regulator Sebi and stock exchanges have beefed up their surveillance to keep these scamsters in the check.

Taiwan probe finds 12 smartphone brands violate privacy rules

Last Updated: Friday, December 5, 2014, 15:13

Taiwan has identified 12 smartphone brands that do not conform with privacy standards, and the handset makers could face fines or a ban unless they address the breaches, an official at the telecoms regulator said on Friday.

China defends South China Sea fishing rule

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 13:20

Beijing on Friday rejected US criticism of a measure requiring foreign fishing vessels to secure permission to enter much of the South China Sea, which it claims almost in its entirety.