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To avoid FATF grey list, Pakistan used lobbying firms for US government helpPakistan is often seen as having a chequered past when it comes to illicit money flow. At a proposed FATF meet next month, there will be sc...
Why beer in Goa costs you Rs 100 but Rs 305 in Karnataka, Rs 229 in Telangana?Alcohol prices in India vary significantly across states due to differing excise duties and taxes, with Goa having the lowest levies. This ...
Greek Member of European Parliament Eva Kaili mired in corruption scandal, read details hereThe Greek Member of the European Parliament, Eva Kaili, was arrested on the charges of corruption and money laundering.
Former Trump fundraiser charged with illicit lobbying on 1MDB, ChinaElliott Broidy was charged in Washington federal court with one count of conspiracy to act as an unregistered foreign agent after allegedly...
Budget 2018: Crypto cash not legal; but wait, it’s not illegalJaitley made it clear that the government is not against blockchain, the technology that underpins cryptocurrencies.
22% shrinkage in legal cigarette sales in IndiaTobacco farmers are very disturbed because of declining off-take from domestic manufacturers.
Bitcoin is gold 2.0, can transform remittances: Brock PierceBrock Pierce said that Bitcoins could transform the remittances business in the country and the digital currency could gain increasing acce...
Online marketplace emerging as a hub for smuggled and counterfeit products: Grant ThorntonE-commerce business might be a hot sector among investors, but the online market place might be emerging as a hub for counterfeiting and sm...
India improves position in financial transparencyAccording to the global FSI report released by TJN, India ranked 45 in the list of 92 countries in 2015 in comparison to 32 in 2013, which ...
Tobacco industry lost Rs 13,130 crore to illicit trade in 2014: ReportThe report also warned that as much as 25 per cent of all tobacco sold in the country will be illicit trade over the next few years.
Government rejects demands from MPs to dilute black money billAs part of the crackdown on black money in local economy, FM Jaitley has also proposed banning advance payment beyond Rs 20,000 for real es...
Black money probe: Swiss banks mull anticipatory measuresBanks are lobbying to insist on putting in place necessary measures in their info-exchange and administrative assistance frameworks with In...
Sunday ET: Will controlling availability of booze restrict alcoholism in Kerala?The state, with almost half of its revenues coming from booming alcohol sales, is confronted by a question : is booze too freely available?
- Lobby group pushes Mauritius' clean image on black money
As per the existing treaty, any entity can be taxed only in Mauritius and not in India, but the local regulations spare them from any taxat...
- India wants to improve relations with neighbours: Antony
India believes improvement in relations with neighbouring countries, including China and Pakistan, could be brought about by solving disput...
- Exit Tharoor
Tharoor's exit reflects political expedience rather than principle.
- In AP, deluge of cash, liquor from Karnataka
Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s assertion that money and liquor emanating from the iron ore mining lobby will play a big role in Karnatak...