Government outlines measures to tackle black money
August 10th, 2012 - 9:56 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The government Friday released details of its initiatives for unearthing and curbing black money, even as yoga guru Baba Ramdev's fast to demand the government ... Read more...
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Asian poll panel association to increase information exchange
August 1st, 2012 - 12:52 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA), an multi-nation organisation working for open and transparent elections, will work towards establishing a global association and strengthening ... Read more...
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Dubai customs attends Google meet in US
July 29th, 2012 - 1:20 am ICT by IANS
Dubai, July 28, 2012 (IANS/WAM) Dubai Customs has called on the international community to strengthen cooperation through information exchange on illicit networks.It has said such a step can help curb ... Read more...
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Both brain halves vital for problem solving
March 2nd, 2012 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, March 2 (IANS) Whenever we are engaged in a task, one half of our brain is more active than the other -- but some problems require both halves to ... Read more...
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Dubai, Sudan police sign cooperation protocol
February 10th, 2012 - 12:53 am ICT by IANS
Khartoum, Feb 9 (IANS/WAM) Police of Dubai and Sudan have signed a protocol for extending cooperation in the technological, technical, training and information exchange areas.The deal was signed between Lt. ... Read more...
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India, US to cooperate on labour issues
February 3rd, 2012 - 12:34 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 3 (IANS) India and the United States have signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a framework for conducting a dialogue and to cooperate on future labour and employment ... Read more...
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‘Vietnam a huge business opportunity for India’
October 13th, 2011 - 7:59 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Oct 13 (IANS) Inviting Indian business and technical expertise in various sectors, Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang Thursday said the demand for material and machinery is high in ... Read more...
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India renegotiating tax treaties to curb black money: Pranab
September 29th, 2011 - 9:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) India is renegotiating tax treaties with 75 countries to broaden the scope of exchange of information, especially banking information, that would help tighten control ... Read more...
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India amending double taxation avoidance accord: Pranab
August 19th, 2011 - 2:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The government is amending the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement it has with four countries and is also negotiating with 16 entities to improve information ... Read more...
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Tax evaders need to brought to justice: President
July 15th, 2011 - 6:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Emphasising on the need for mutual cooperation between countries to track down tax evaders, President Pratibha Patil Friday said her government would take strict ... Read more...
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Ramdev plans fast against corruption
May 22nd, 2011 - 12:15 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Demanding a strong anti-graft Lokpal Bill and the recovery of black money parked in foreign banks, yoga guru Baba Ramdev will sit on an indefinite ... Read more...
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Indian tax board to open eight overseas offices
May 17th, 2011 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
Chandigarh, May 17 (IANS) In a bid to keep a tab on cross-border money transactions and to curb cases of tax evasions, India's Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is ... Read more...
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Ramdev to fast unto death in New Delhi against corruption
May 4th, 2011 - 8:47 pm ICT by ANI
Mumbai, May 4 (ANI): Demanding that the black money deposited in foreign banks be brought back, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday vowed to fast unto death in New Delhi on June ... Read more...
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Expedite tax information exchange between countries: Pranab
May 4th, 2011 - 6:38 pm ICT by IANS
Hanoi, May 4 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday said countries need to expedite the process of signing agreements that will allow them to swap information on tax ... Read more...
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Govt. serious on tackling corruption: Pranab Mukherjee
April 10th, 2011 - 6:06 pm ICT by ANI
Thiruvanathapuram, Apr 10 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday said the Central Government is taking all measures to tackle and eradicate the menace of corruption."Corruption is a serious issue. ... Read more...
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Border officials of India, Bangladesh discuss security issues in Delhi
March 12th, 2011 - 8:12 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar. 12 (ANI): Border officials of India and Bangladesh met for the 33rd Border Co-ordination Conference here to discuss security issues and measuresAddressing a news conference on Saturday, Border Security ... Read more...
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India to open income tax offices in 8 countries
March 11th, 2011 - 8:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) India plans to open income tax offices in eight countries including United States, Britain, Germany and the UAE to trace tax evaders, parliament was told ... Read more...
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India, Bahamas ink deal to share tax information
February 12th, 2011 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) India has signed a tax information exchange accord with the Bahamas, the fourth in a series of agreements intended to tighten the noose on tax evaders and ... Read more...
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India, British Virgin Islands to share tax information
February 10th, 2011 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) In a bid to tighten the noose on tax evaders and track black money stashed in tax havens, India has signed an agreement with the British Virgin ... Read more...
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Steps taken by India to tackle black money
January 25th, 2011 - 4:22 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Following are the steps spelt out by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, which India has already taken and initiated to tackle the issue of black money abroad, ... Read more...
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Black money abroad pegged at $500 bn to $1,400 bn: Mukjherjee (Lead)
January 25th, 2011 - 3:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday said $462 billion to $1.4 trillion in black money is estimated to have been stashed abroad by Indians and all steps ... Read more...
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Black money estimated at $462 billion to $1.4 trillion: Pranab
January 25th, 2011 - 2:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday said the estimate of black money stashed abroad by Indians and Indian entities was estimated at between $462 billion and $1.4 ... Read more...
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CII, French industry chamber sign accord
December 7th, 2010 - 9:20 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Dec 7 (IANS) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Tuesday signed an agreement with French industry representative, Mouvement des Entreprises de France-International (MEDEFI), to promote better dialogue and increase information exchange ... Read more...
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India signs pact with Bermuda on exchange of tax information
October 7th, 2010 - 5:47 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 7 (ANI): India and Bermuda on Thursday signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA).The agreement was signed by S. S. Palanimanickam, Minister of State for Revenue in the ... Read more...
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India, Bermuda ink pact on exchanging info on tax avoidance
October 7th, 2010 - 5:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) India and Bermuda Thursday signed an agreement on exchanging information on matters related to depositing of money by citizens of one country in other's banks and avoidance ... Read more...
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Russia, China agree to save tigers, leopards
August 29th, 2010 - 8:01 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia and China Sunday signed an agreement for setting up a trans-border wildlife reserve to save the endangered Siberian tiger and Amur leopard.
The agreement was sealed in ... Read more...
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Pakistan proposes common police force for SAARC
June 26th, 2010 - 6:09 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, June 26 (ANI): Pakistan on Saturday proposed the formation of a common police force for the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) countries.Addressing the SAARC Home / Interior Ministers' ... Read more...
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Pakistan proposes SAARC police force
June 26th, 2010 - 5:14 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 26 (IANS) Pakistan Saturday proposed a SAARC police force on the lines of Interpol to facilitate information exchanges in the region.
Addressing the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) home ... Read more...
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New e-service to promote business in UAE
June 2nd, 2010 - 4:58 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, June 2 (IANS) An industry lobby in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched an e-service to create awareness on the importance of communication in the modern business environment.
The Dubai International ... Read more...
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Government to introduce Direct Taxes Code in next Parliament session
May 19th, 2010 - 11:35 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said the Government intends to introduce the Direct Taxes Code in the forthcoming Monsoon Session of the Parliament.Addressing ... Read more...
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India, Finland sign MoU on information exchange
January 19th, 2010 - 9:18 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 19(ANI): India and Finland signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) here on Tuesday to promote cooperation and exchange of information relating to the Information Security Sector between the two ... Read more...
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From insects to whales, most animals have similar call signs
January 6th, 2010 - 5:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 6 (ANI): Scientists have found common denominators in the calls of hundreds of species of insects, birds, fish, frogs, lizards and other animals.Compiling data from nearly 500 species, researchers at ... Read more...
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India urged to ratify international anti-graft accord
November 4th, 2009 - 6:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) The government of India should ratify the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) if it is serious about recovering the nation's wealth stashed in foreign banks, global ... Read more...
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G20 nations to take counter measures against tax havens from March 2010
September 6th, 2009 - 12:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep. 6 (ANI): In order to prevent money laundering and terror financing, G20 countries have decided to take counter measures against non-cooperative tax heavens from March 2010.Following up on the ... Read more...
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Need for international crisis management plan to detect cyber crimes: Govt.
March 26th, 2009 - 6:51 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): Concerned over the growing number of cyber crime cases in the country, the Government on Thursday said that an international crisis management plan needs to be put ... Read more...
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