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Wal-Mart improves lobbying disclosure after shareholder push
Wal-Mart Stores said it will start disclosing directly to investors what it spends on lobbying on a state-by-state basis, responding to shareholder pressure to improve transparency on how the retailing giant seeks to influence public policy.
May 13, 2015, 21:11 PM IST
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May 09, 2015, 20:46 PM IST
Google lobbying spending reached new high in early 2015
Google Inc, already one of Washington`s biggest spenders, set a company record for its lobbying activity in the first quarter of 2015 when it spent $5.5 million, according to a government database.
Apr 21, 2015, 22:35 PM IST
Lobbying exposes EU to corruption risk says watchdog
EU governments and institutions must adopt robust rules for powerful lobbies seeking to shape laws and policy or face the risk of corruption, anti-graft watchdog Transparency International warned Wednesday.
Apr 15, 2015, 16:51 PM IST
Discrimination in conferring Bharat Ratna: Are they entirely fair?
While choosing the recipient for the prestigious Bharat Ratna, are the selectors entirely fair? Are their decisions just a matter of convenience or are they politically motivated?
Dec 24, 2014, 22:35 PM IST
Italian players hound referees, says Nemanja Vidic
Inter Milan defender Nemanja Vidic has admitted he is still getting used to the nuances of the Italian game, including seeing fellow players lobbying match officials for favourable decisions.
Sep 20, 2014, 23:11 PM IST
Walmart: Govt discloses file notings on Mudgal panel
The government has disclosed confidential file notings related to setting up of Justice Mukul Mudgal panel that probed alleged lobbying activities by retail major Walmart in India.
Sep 04, 2014, 23:15 PM IST
Amazon steps up US lobbying for Indian FDI; Walmart on halt
After supermarket giant Walmart, it is online retail major Amazon which appears to be lobbying hard with the US lawmakers to seek their support for facilitating its "foreign direct investment in India".
Apr 27, 2014, 14:15 PM IST
Sri Lanka lobbying in US ahead of key rights resolution
Sri Lanka has intensified lobbying in the US Congress ahead of a resolution that the country is expected to face in the UN rights body next month over alleged war crimes during the military campaign against LTTE rebels.
Feb 14, 2014, 12:48 PM IST
Google tops ten US tech firms in spending $61mn lobbying Washington
Google has yet again topped amongst the ten largest US technology companies in collectively spending more than 61 million dollars lobbying Washington in 2013, a report revealed.
Jan 24, 2014, 19:24 PM IST
Niira Radia questioned by CBI
Former corporate lobbyist Niira Radia has been questioned by CBI in connection with the ongoing probe related to her tapped telephone conversation with industrialists and others.
Dec 05, 2013, 22:03 PM IST
At last, BBMP has standing committees
The much-delayed election for the various standing committees of the BBMP was finally completed on Monday, amid intense lobbying by corporators for plum posts and much give-and-take by political leaders.
Sep 20, 2013, 18:27 PM IST
Lobbying through illegal means can't be permitted: Pilot
Advocating a transparent system for stakeholders to put across their viewpoint on policy matters, Corporate Affairs Minister Sachin Pilot says lobbying needs to be defined to differentiate it from influencing the policymakers through illegal means.
Aug 04, 2013, 17:51 PM IST
US Immigration Bill: Nasscom hires lobbyist, PR and law firms
With the USD 87 billion software export industry being hit by the new US immigration law, IT services industry body Nasscom has hired influential lobbyist, public relation and law firms to plead the case of Indian firms with Congressmen.
Jul 28, 2013, 15:20 PM IST
Lobbying should be done in public, not behind doors: Pilot
"I think, there should be a very clear definition of what constitutes corporate lobbying in India, given the arrival of large number of foreign companies on Indian landscape.
Jun 17, 2013, 17:07 PM IST
MCA examining reports on Walmart lobbying
Government is examining reports on Walmart's lobbying activities with American lawmakers so as to enter the Indian market, Corporate Affairs Minister Sachin Pilot said Monday.
May 20, 2013, 21:14 PM IST
Probe panel on Walmart lobbying to meet Monday
The government-appointed panel looking into Walmart's lobbying with American lawmakers for its entry into the Indian market is likely to meet Monday and deliberate on information provided by the retail giant.
May 05, 2013, 10:52 AM IST
Boeing, Pfizer, Dow among US entities lobbying on India issues
At least a dozen US-based entities, including giants like Boeing, Pfizer, Dow Chemicals and Morgan Stanley, have indulged in lobbying among the American lawmakers here regarding India-related trade issues since the beginning of this year.
Apr 21, 2013, 14:51 PM IST
The Lobby Against Lobbying
One should not think that lobbying is restricted to organized groups. Even individuals try to influence others in their favour.
Dec 26, 2012, 13:06 PM IST
