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November 29, 2012 7:28 PM

43rd International film festival of India ends tomorrow

Many international directors and other dignitaries have arrived in Goa to participate in the concluding ceremony of 43rd edition of International film festival of India at Panaji . All India Radio would broadcast it live from 3.55 pm. Security has been beefed up for smooth conduct of the event.AIR c...

November 29, 2012 7:27 PM

Govt: Scheme of direct cash transfer to usher in new revolution

Government says the scheme of direct cash transfer under various welfare schemes will usher in a new revolution in the country. Addressing a workshop on cash transfer in New Delhi today, Rural Development minister Jairam Ramesh, said it will also eliminate corruption by intermediaries. On the charge...

November 29, 2012 6:04 PM

LS passes Prevention of Money Laundering Bill 2011 by voice vote

The Lok Sabha today passed the Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill, 2011 by a voice vote. Replying to the debate, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram clarified that money laundering is different from black money. Money laundering must involve a predicate crime such as the violation of Indian...

November 29, 2012 4:59 PM

BJP not opposed to Aadhar-based cash transfer scheme

The BJP today said it is not opposed to Aadhar-based cash transfer scheme. Speaking to reporters, BJP spokesperson Prakash Javadekar said there was nothing new in the announcement as many state governments have been implementingsimilar schemes for years. Mr Javadekar said BJP is not opposed to the s...

November 29, 2012 4:59 PM

CBI plans to turn itself into multi-disciplinary agency

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) plans to turn itself into a multi-disciplinary agency by opening its closely guarded doors to chartered accountants, audit specialists and analysts. Speaking exclusively to All India Radio , the outgoing CBI director A P Singh today said, the government has ...

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