Lobbying
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Govt will take a call on Ratan Tata's lobbying complaint: Union Minister
Feb 23, 2016, 10:15 AM ISTNew Delhi: A day after industrialist Ratan Tata accused older airlines of lobbying to retain the rule allowing overseas flights by Indian carriers, Union minister Mahesh Sharma on Monday said the government would take a
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Government will take a call at 'right time' on Ratan Tata's complaint of lobbying: Mahesh Sharma
National | Feb 22, 2016, 11:23 PM ISTDelhi: A day after industrialist Ratan Tata accused older airlines of lobbying to retain the rule allowing overseas flights by Indian carriers, Union minister Mahesh Sharma on Monday said the government would take a call
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'Lobbying' helping animal welfare sector: Maneka Gandhi
National | Jul 15, 2015, 09:16 PM ISTNew Delhi: Union Minister Maneka Gandhi today said there were encouraging developments in the animal welfare sector due to "lobbying" by various groups.Gandhi, who runs the welfare organisation People for Animals (PFA), also lauded Union Transport Minister
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Legalise lobbying, says Assocham
India | Feb 22, 2015, 02:38 PM ISTNew Delhi: In the wake of a major crackdown on ‘corporate espionage' involving private sector companies allegedly procuring secret official documents illegally, Assocham has pitched for legalising lobbying to improve transparency in government-industry dealings.“Each of
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Budget 2015: Tax benefits, duty cuts top industry wish-lists
Feb 15, 2015, 04:13 PM ISTNew Delhi: As the Budget day approaches, various sectors are lobbying hard for tax benefits and duty cuts while a few others want the government to ensure a stable and predictable taxation regime.The groups and
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Intense lobbying by Poonia delays national sports awards
Other Sports | Aug 20, 2013, 11:04 PM ISTNew Delhi: Intense lobbying for getting female discus thrower Krishna Poonia the Khel Ratna, the highest sports award, delayed the scheduled announcement of the national sports awards here on Tuesday.The ministry was supposed to make
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No violation of American laws in lobbying by Walmart: US
Dec 11, 2012, 08:26 AM ISTWashington, Dec 11: Amid controversy over reports that Walmart spent nearly Rs 125 crore for lobbying with lawmakers to get access to Indian market, the US has said the global retail giant did not violate
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Gay Marriage Bill In New York Gains Support
World | Jun 15, 2011, 09:36 AM ISTAlbany, New York, Jun 15 : After a second day of a lobbying blitz and propelled by Gov. Andrew Cuomo's personal appeal to Republican state senators, a measure to legalize gay marriage in New York