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  Govt will take a call on Ratan Tata's lobbying complaint: Union Minister

  February 23, 2016 10:15 IST

  New 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

  Politics | February 22, 2016 23:23 IST

  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 call

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  'Lobbying' helping animal welfare sector: Maneka Gandhi

  Politics | July 15, 2015 21:16 IST

  New 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 | February 22, 2015 14:38 IST

  New 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

  February 15, 2015 16:13 IST

  New 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 | August 20, 2013 23:04 IST

  New 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

  December 11, 2012 8:26 IST

  Washington, 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 | June 15, 2011 9:36 IST

  Albany, 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