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Quid pro quo: On electoral bonds and political funding

The recent disclosure of electoral bond funding by corporate houses to political parties raises pertinent questions about the influence of corporate entities on political decision-making processes and ... read more

Videos show ‘quid pro quo’ offer by DKS for voting bro

Bengaluru: Two videos that have gone viral showing deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar offering Cauvery water supply and occupancy certificates to res. read more

Jails banned visits in “quid pro quo” with prison phone companies, lawsuits say

Two lawsuits filed by a civil rights group allege that county jails in Michigan banned in-person visits in order to maximize revenue from voice and video calls as part of a "quid pro quo kickback ... read more

Can we manage a US/Israel quid pro quo?

At this point, one should hope that U.S. and Israeli leaders are able to remain on a path where the differing needs of both sides are met. This means clearly articulating one’s own red lines and ... read more

What India’s ‘quid pro quo’ strategy for trade talks

they must offer a quid pro quo. Switzerland and Tesla Motors last week each managed to get India to lower its high, jealously guarded tariff walls and offer improved access to its market of 1bn ... read more

Clark Street’s Outdoor Dining Shelved After Quid Pro Quo From Mayor’s Office, Downtown Alderman Says

As neighborhood groups and nearby restaurant owners lobbied against the program, Ald. Brendan Reilly says he was pressured to write a letter agreeing to end it or permits wouldn't have been approved ... read more

No quid pro quo? China suggests otherwise

Whatever the Chinese translation is for the Latin quid pro quo there is no doubt Beijing is working on the basis that Australia is giving ground on trade and other concessions, and that China is ... read more

Twenty20 party chief Sabu M. Jacob says no quid pro quo involved in electoral bond of ₹25 crore donated to BRS in Telangana

Sabu M. Jacob, chief coordinator of the Kitex Group-backed political outfit Twenty20, has justified the donation of ₹25 crore made through electoral bond to the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), ... read more

Foreign Minister Penny Wong denies trade quid pro quo with China, claims there is 'no relationship' between wine and anti-dumping disputes

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has denied a quid pro quo on trade after it was revealed Australia had quietly dropped an anti-dumping case on imported Chinese wind turbines shortly before the arrival ... read more

India’s quid pro quo trade strategy

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann ... read more

India’s ‘quid pro quo’ strategy for trade talks

they must offer a quid pro quo. Switzerland and Tesla Motors last week each managed to get India to lower its high, jealously guarded tariff walls and offer improved access to its market of one ... read more