13 January 2017

US Firms Want More Clarity in India's Tax Policies

US Firms Want More Clarity in India's Tax Policies


"US companies are optimistic about doing business in India. They see the reforms as a positive sign of India's willingness to make the needed improvements to its business climate," US Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets, Arun Kumar said.

Amazon Sorry Over India Flag Doormat Fiasco

Amazon Sorry Over India Flag Doormat Fiasco

Amazon removed the product from its website on Wednesday, and apologized the following day after Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj's strong criticism of the firm.

12 January 2017

France for ‘Decisive Action’ Against Terror Groups Targeting India



France for ‘Decisive Action’ Against Terror Groups Targeting India


France pressed for “decisive action” against Pakistan-based terror groups such as the LeT, JeM and HuM, which “are targeting” India and vowed to work with New Delhi to get terrorist and JeM chief Masood Azhar proscribed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

Not just Amazon doormat: Websites sell Indian flag, emblem as shoe, dog coat

Not just Amazon doormat: Websites sell Indian flag, emblem as shoe, dog coat

Amazon might have withdrawn Indian flag-themed doormats that angered foreign minister Sushma Swaraj but the online retail giant’s troubles appear far from over.


Amazon’s United States arm sells shoes and shoe lace metal hoops bearing a likeness to the Indian Tricolour.

PM's Office Asks For Information On BSF Jawan's Videos On Poor Food



PM's Office Asks For Information On BSF Jawan's Videos On Poor Food


A huge controversy over a Border Security Force (BSF) soldier's Facebook videos alleging bad food for the troops has seized the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office, which has reportedly asked the Home Ministry for information.

Donald Trump Tells CNN Reporter During Presser - 'You Are Fake News'



Donald Trump Tells CNN Reporter During Presser - 'You Are Fake News'

Donald Trump today got into a shouting match with a CNN reporter during his press conference as the President-elect refused to allow him a question and slammed the news network as "fake news".

Sushma Swaraj's Visa Threat - Amazon Drops Indian Flag Doormats

Sushma Swaraj's Visa Threat - Amazon Drops Indian Flag Doormats

Sushma Swaraj said in tweets that Amazon must apologise unconditionally and withdraw all products insulting the flag or Amazon officials would not be granted Indian visas.