Forget the DOJ. For a Trump pardon, call "Bobby" and other influencersPresident Donald Trump's pardon system has shifted dramatically. Influence now hinges on personal networks and narratives of victimhood, by...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Banks seek easing of guarantee curbs to draw more NRI fundsIndian banks are asking the Reserve Bank of India to remove a guarantee restriction. This move aims to attract money from the Indian diaspo...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
ISI asks terror sympathisers to join national political parties to escape crackdown: OfficialsPakistan's ISI is pushing its operatives into mainstream political parties in Jammu and Kashmir. This move aims to evade security crackdown...
31 May, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
DK Shivakumar: The future CM wears Prada; Gucci, LV and Ferragamo tooKarnataka leader DK Shivakumar stands out for his open display of luxury brands. He is known for wearing designer scarves and watches. Shiv...
29 May, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
Sports development fund pilferage demoralising sportspersons: CongressThe Congress has alleged that funds from the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), intended to support athletes, were diverted for the c...
22 May, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Grok falls flat in Washington, undercutting SpaceX's AI growth storySpaceX's AI chatbot Grok faces significant challenges gaining traction within the U.S. government. Federal agencies show a strong preferenc...
21 May, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
'Am I out?' Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmersAmerican farmers in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Nebraska face immense challenges. Rising fuel and fertilizer prices, linked ...
20 May, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Explained: What is US Senate’s CLARITY Act and why does it matter for crypto investors?The Republican-led Senate Banking Committee has advanced the long-awaited CLARITY Act, a landmark crypto regulation bill aimed at defining ...
15 May, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Vande Bharat TTE caught asking Rs 380 to arrange Rs 750 seat for passenger, Railways responds after viral videoA Traveling Ticket Examiner (TTE) with Indian Railways was suspended after a viral video showed him allegedly offering an unofficial discou...
13 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Indian banks pause gold imports as renewed FinMin notification on IGST hangs fire in FY27Banks in India have paused gold and silver imports since April 1, pending an annual government notification that provides tax clarity for b...
01 May, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Another trade war? EU fires first shot in economic clash with ChinaEU is planning a major shift in its industrial policy through the proposed “Made in Europe” framework under the Industrial Accelerator Act,...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
AI firms flex lobbying muscle on both side of AtlanticAI companies are spending heavily to shape new regulations in Europe and the United States. They are also engaging the public, promoting AI...
25 Apr, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
BJP to raise Walmart lobbying issue in Parliament"We will raise in both Houses reports of Wal-Mart spending huge money to lobby for entry the Indian market.
11 Dec, 2012, 11.55 AM IST
Did Walmart bribe its way into India? Opposition seeks independent probeAs per the lobbying disclosure reports filed by Wal-Mart with the US Senate, the company has spent close to Rs 125 cr since 2008 on its var...
10 Dec, 2012, 07.21 PM IST
Disclose names of recipients of Walmart lobbying money: BJPBJP demanded a fair probe be conducted to find out the names of recipients and insisted that till this is done the retain giant should not ...
10 Dec, 2012, 06.08 PM IST
Storm in Rajya Sabha over Wal-Mart lobbying disclosure; BJP seeks probe"Lobbying is illegal in India. If Wal-Mart has said that hundreds of crores of rupees were spent in India, then it is a kind of bribe," Rav...
10 Dec, 2012, 04.31 PM IST
- Bailed out US firms spent over $10 mn for political lobbying
Firms like GM, Citi and JPMorgan Chase, who have got billions of dollars as bailout money, shelled out over $10 million for political lobby...
22 Apr, 2009, 10.14 PM IST