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India’s new buzzword: “Policy Paralysis”

‘Policy Paralysis’ is the new exhortation echoing in the news media. According to news search conducted via Factiva, the catchphrase hit over 590 mentions in June 2012. The...

July 2, 2012

Advance Pricing Agreement Scheme gets clearance of FM

Finance ministry approved the Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) scheme, related to transfer pricing regulations. The APA scheme, proposed in Budget 2012-13, is being considered as one of the...

July 2, 2012

US court blocks Apple in Google battle

As per the ruling from Chicago federal court, US: Apple Inc. cannot pursue an injunction against Google’s Motorola Mobility unit. – The court dismissed the lawsuit b/w Apple...

July 2, 2012

Indian fishermen again attacked by Sri Lankan Navy

Sri Lankan Navy attacked four Indian fishermen off Katchatheevu. A few days before it had detained nine others for "straying" into their waters The four fishermen were allegedly...

July 2, 2012

India displaying delayed effects of anti-inflation policies: Fitch

According to Global rating agency Fitch, India, China and Korea — three most powerful emerging Asian economies — are exhibiting delayed effects of tight monetary policies introduced in...

July 2, 2012

Market regulator SEBI fine-tunes norms for OFS, IPP

Working in the direction of making the process of disinvestment hassle free, capital market regulator SEBI fine-tuned norms governing Offer For Sale (OFS) & Institutional Placement Programme (IPP)....

July 2, 2012

Centre planning for Sixth Economic Census as a Central Sector Plan Scheme

The Centre is planning to carry out the Sixth Economic Census as a Central Sector Plan Scheme in collaboration with all states and Union territories. Objective: It will...

July 2, 2012

Pakistan releases Surjeet Singh

Pakistan freed Indian prisoner Surjeet Singh who has served a life term following his arrest on charges of spying in the 1980s. Singh was freed from Kot Lakhpat...

July 2, 2012

Banking sector growth contingent on Innovative delivery model: PwC

According to a report by PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers): · Innovative service delivery models, including mobile banking and ATMs, and the ability to satisfy customers will drive the growth of...

July 2, 2012

Tamil Nadu will use biometric details for government exams

In order to make the recruitment process transparent, the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has decided to introduce an online interactive system, under which biometric details of...

July 2, 2012

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