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US ambassador Nancy Powell quits amid strained bilateral ties
Powell's two-year stint saw one of the worst periods in India-US diplomatic and bilateral relationship
 "US ambassador Nancy Powell quits amid strained bilateral ties")
Rupee rally to hit exports
But, overseas demand, sector-specific factors to play equally important role
 "Rupee rally to hit exports")
Foreign multi-brand retailers avoid India, at least for now
DIPP has not received a single application post British retail major Tesco's $110 million proposal
 "Foreign multi-brand retailers avoid India, at least for now")
MFN status to India: Pakistan to hold special Cabinet meet on Friday
Trade of all goods via Attari-Wagah border also likely to be approved
 "MFN status to India: Pakistan to hold special Cabinet meet on Friday")
US judge rules Khobragade had diplomatic immunity
But her problems haven't gone away as she may face fresh charges; standoff in relations remains
 "US judge rules Khobragade had diplomatic immunity")
No headway in India-US civil N-deal
US urges New Delhi to align its nuclear liability law with the international convention
 "No headway in India-US civil N-deal")
EC questions railway FDI proposal
DIPP yet to respond to queries
 "EC questions railway FDI proposal")
US leaders to woo Indian industry amid trade spat
Delegation visit ahead of patent law report
 "US leaders to woo Indian industry amid trade spat")
India asks Bangladesh to open direct sea routes to boost trade
Land customs stations choked with cargoes; shipping through Singapore and Colombo costly
 "India asks Bangladesh to open direct sea routes to boost trade")
Revised BIPPA model: Holding company concept likely to be scrapped
The revision also seeks to define the difference between Central and state govt in order to iron out any differences
 "Revised BIPPA model: Holding company concept likely to be scrapped")
Experts doubtful of meeting FY14 exports target
FinMin had pegged merchandise exports for 2013-14 at $326 billion, 6.3% more compared to 2012-13
 "Experts doubtful of meeting FY14 exports target")
Law in the works to regulate lobbying
Lobbyists might come under Companies Act; could be asked to register with RoC
 "Law in the works to regulate lobbying")
India-US trade ties hit a new low
The delicately balanced economic relations between the two countries have slipped further since the diplomatic row over Devyani Khobragade. A tug of war is on in several sectors, especially pharmaceut
 "India-US trade ties hit a new low")
Apple wants to open own stores in India
Seeks easing of sourcing norms for retail FDI; govt unwilling to make exception
 "Apple wants to open own stores in India")
India set to take on US over probe into IPR laws
To deny visa to trade officials planning to scrutinise country's trade & industrial practices
 "India set to take on US over probe into IPR laws")
Export model need to be changed: Commerce Secretary
Says from a purely incentive based export model we have to move out to a competitiveness based export model
Solar mission: US takes India to WTO, again
Industry says US violating norms
 "Solar mission: US takes India to WTO, again")
US business pressure again on Indian IPR
Tells trade representative's office that New Delhi's already bad record got worse last year; wants action, even as bilateral investment treaty being negotiated
 "US business pressure again on Indian IPR")
Peer pressure might delay Anand Sharma's Pakistan visit
Home, foreign ministries want 'proper outcome' from trip
 "Peer pressure might delay Anand Sharma's Pakistan visit")
MEA push to resolve cross-LoC trade issue
Asks commerce ministry to step in
 "MEA push to resolve cross-LoC trade issue")
