McDonald’s Corporation’s battle with one of its two India franchisees escalated after the fast food giant moved to terminate an agreement involving more than a third of its restaurants in India.
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ECI poses query to Law Ministry of India over whether PIOs can join poll campaigns
Will people of Indian origin (PIOs) be violating their visa conditions if they campaign in Lok Sabha and assembly elections in the country, asked the Election Commission of India (ECI).
India to sign more extradition treaties, block escape routes of financial criminals
Assuring the Parliament there was no let up in hot pursuit of the financial criminals fleeing overseas, the Indian Government has said that it is entering into extradition treaties with as many countries possible so that there is no escape route left for offenders.
Late Om Puri’s last film ‘Mr Kabaadi’ to release on August 25
Late veteran actor Om Puri’s last film, Mr Kabaadi, is set to be released on August 25. A rib-tickling satirical comedy, the film is written and directed by Om Puri’s first wife Seema Kapoor.
Singer Mika Singh faces Twitter wrath after his statement on ‘HumaraPakistan’
Singer Mika Singh is expected to perform in Chicago and Houston on August 12 and 13 respectively, ahead of Indian Independence Day. He posted about it on Twitter.
Do’s and don’ts for NRIs filing tax returns before extended deadline of August 5
Indians who have settled abroad or are earning outside the country have been set an extended deadline to file their income tax return by August 5, 2017.
Criminal proceedings against people in Panama Papers claiming NRI status for taxes: FM Jaitley
Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley yesterday said in the Lok Sabha that criminal proceedings will be carried out in cases arising out of the Panama Papers disclosures.
Niti Aayog vice-chairman Arvind Panagariya to return to academia in US
Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya yesterday announced his impending resignation. He said he will leave the government think tank on August 31 and return to Columbia University.
Law on table to deal with child custody disputes involving NRI parents
The Indian Government plans to bring a law to settle disputes arising over children with NRI parents making competing claims over custody after the children have been taken to another country by one party.
Mukesh Ambani becomes Asia’s second richest man: Report
The success of Reliance Jio’s thunderous entry into the Indian telecom market has not only surprised experts but has also catapulted Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani to second spot on Asia’s rich list.
