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Google Faces Antitrust Suit in India

India’s Competition Commission confirmed that Google is undergoing an antitrust investigation after a match-making website filed a complaint against its “alleged discriminatory practices” in AdWords. An Indian dating website has filed the complaint against the search engine giant, alleging that it has breached the country’s antitrust laws for its advertising unit, AdWords. The complaint accused Google of luring 2 Indian dating sites into a bidding war over its ad keywords in online search.

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Google Faces Antitrust Suit in India

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    1. Google Faces Antitrust Suit in India

    2. Indias Competition Commission confirmed that Google is undergoing an antitrust investigation after a match-making website filed a complaint against its alleged discriminatory practices in AdWords. An Indian dating website has filed the complaint against the search engine giant, alleging that it has breached the countrys antitrust laws for its advertising unit, AdWords. The complaint accused Google of luring 2 Indian dating sites into a bidding war over its ad keywords in online search. Insert a map of your country.Insert a map of your country.

    3. Consim Info, the company operatingBharatMatrimony.comhas filed the antitrust suit with the Competition Commission of India in February against Google, which, according to CCI, could last from 2-12 months. The probe aims appears to be aimed at determining if there is any merit on the complaint filed against Google after the discovery of prima facie evidence showing how it had allegedly abused its market position by selling adwords to the complainants rival. We have asked the Director General (Investigations) to complete the probe and give a report on it within 60 days. Prima facie, we found evidence that suggests that Google did abuse its dominant market position, said a senior official of CCI. Like what had happened in other markets, Google has become a target by competitors who wish to crack its prominent ranking. Insert a picture of one of the geographic features of your country.Insert a picture of one of the geographic features of your country.

    4. On the other hand, Google defended itself by saying that it has always cooperated with investigators. It has given a statement to Springhill Group Counselling: Though competition is always a click away, we understand that with success comes scrutiny. We have not received any communication from the CCI, but were always happy to answer questions about our business, and were confident that our products are compliant with competition law in India. Google seems to be getting used in being the subject of regulatory scrutiny worldwide as more companies become irked by its business in online advertisement. In February, a separate investigation into Googles business was started by Springhill Group Counselling financial law enforcement agency in view foreign exchange regulations being allegedly violated. Insert a picture illustrating a season in your country.Insert a picture illustrating a season in your country.

    5. Environment of Your Country Describe some of the native animals and plants that can be seen in your country. Insert a picture of an animal and/or plant found in your country.Insert a picture of an animal and/or plant found in your country.

    6. History of Your Country Add key points in the history of your country to the timeline.Add key points in the history of your country to the timeline.

    7. Customs and Traditions Tell about the important customs and traditions celebrated in your country. Include information about who celebrates and when they celebrate. Insert a picture illustrating a custom or tradition.Insert a picture illustrating a custom or tradition.

    8. Government of Your Country Explain how laws are made and changed in your country. Tell how people are chosen to lead the country. Insert a picture of the head leader of your country.Insert a picture of the head leader of your country.

    9. Economy of Your Country Explain which goods and services are produced in your country. How do people typically provide for the needs of themselves and their families? Insert a picture that illustrates some part of your countrys economy.Insert a picture that illustrates some part of your countrys economy.

    10. Tourism in Your Country Tell about the points of interest in your country that people from other countries may be interested in visiting. Insert a picture of one of the points of interest for your country.Insert a picture of one of the points of interest for your country.

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