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In 1906, archaeologists clearing the ruins of Hattusa uncovered thousands of clay tablets: And a lost Hittite empire finally found its voiceArchaeologists unearthed 10,000 clay tablets at Hattusa, the Hittite capital. These ancient writings provided a direct voice for the Hittit...
Alberta’s move to secure independence from Canada fails, judge halts referendum bid despite 300,000 signatures, cites failure to consult First NationsAn Alberta judge has stopped a citizen-led petition for a provincial independence referendum. The court ruled the process violated legal du...
AI at war: The new arms raceArtificial Intelligence is revolutionising modern combat, as evidenced by Ukraine's deployment of intelligent drones and Iran's military st...
As Devas-Antrix case plays out in courts, India mounts defenceIndia is engaged in intense legal and diplomatic battles across Canada, the UK, and France following an unfavorable ruling in the Devas-Ant...
Government eases approval for minor bilateral MoUs and agreements, MEA clearance sufficesNew rules simplify approvals for international pacts. Agreements without financial or security risks now only need Ministry of External Aff...
Tiger Global saga: An interpretation of maladies that's open to more illsTiger Global may file a review petition following a Supreme Court verdict on the India-Mauritius tax treaty. The ruling alters how investor...
Why Pakistan's three-point way around India's Indus Waters Treaty suspension won't workFollowing India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty after a deadly terror attack in Kashmir, Pakistan is preparing to pursue multiple i...
Parliament's Justice Committee recommends scrapping controversial Treaty Principles Bill amidst public oppositionNew Zealand's Justice Committee recommends scrapping the Treaty Principles Bill after receiving nearly 300,000 submissions, mostly opposing...
Supreme Court stays Delhi HC order exempting Tiger Global from capital gains tax in Flipkart-Walmart dealThe Supreme Court has suspended a Delhi High Court exemption that allowed Tiger Global to avoid capital gains tax on its Flipkart stake sal...
Bilateral investment treaty and FTAs are two separate pacts; should continue to remain so: SourcesIndia argues against including investment protection within free trade agreements (FTAs), citing potential negative impacts on trade struct...
India-UK FTA talks: Good progress on rules of origin, bilateral investment treaty"Many things are moving very fast. Like rules of origin and bilateral investment treaty, there is a good progress. Negotiations are happeni...
Government weighs legal options in Vodafone tax arbitration caseLast month, an international arbitration court ruled that the Indian government seeking Rs 22,100 crore in taxes from telecom giant Vodafon...
Pak seeks US support in water dispute with IndiaPakistan is irked by the World Bank's recent pause in mediation to resolve differences over construction of two water projects by India.
'Improved legal standards needed to deal with trade disputes'Senior diplomat also talked about various steps like lowering cost of credit and helping businesses to restructure and recover in boosting ...
Parliamentary panel to suggest a new system for formulating international treatiesThe panel, headed by Congress's E M Sudarsana Natchiappan, which is looking at the proposal, also favours creation of a new wing--Departmen...
US unable to execute summons to websites including Facebook, Google: MHA tells courtThe MHA told a Delhi court that US authorities are unable to "execute" request for assistance in serving summons to 11 US-based websites, i...
Vodafone verdict: Need for extensive change in tax lawsVodafone verdict calls for extensive change in tax laws. The ruling is a setback not only for India's fight against tax havens but also for...
Govt not ruling out Headley's extraditionEven as the government vets the legal papers required to be submitted to the US authorities for seeking access to Lashkar operative David C...
- Hutch-Vodafone: The way forward
Vodafone has the option of filing a special leave petition in the Supreme Court. It can also seek redressal under Income Tax Act.
- HPCL seeks legal opinion as Mittal changes investment way
State-run Hindustan Petroleum Corp (HPCL) is seeking legal opinion on India-born billionaire Lakshmi N Mittal changing investment route for...