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Public sector banks delay action against nearly 100 corrupt officers

Public sector banks have delayed action against nearly 100 corrupt officers despite the uproar over cases of bank fraud and non-performing assets, according to a CVC report.

Apr 10, 2016, 12:07 PM IST

Add topics like vigilance, anti-corruption in curriculum: UGC to universities, colleges

Following a suggestion from the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), the UGC has advised Universities and Colleges to add topics like ethics, vigilance and anti-corruption to curb graft in their curriculum.

Mar 16, 2016, 23:08 PM IST

Don't take action on anonymous graft complaints: CVC to depts

There is no need to take action on anonymous or pseudonymous complaints of corruption against government employees, the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has said. In its directive to all ministries and public sector undertakings, the Commission said that such complaints only needed to be filed.

Mar 08, 2016, 18:40 PM IST

Over 50% decline in corruption complaints in last 2 years: Govt

There has been over 50 per cent decline in the number of complaints of corruption received by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) in past two years, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thurday.

Feb 25, 2016, 17:21 PM IST

CVC probes Rs 580 cr alleged excise duty evasion by Cadbury

In the second major case involving a foreign company under its probe, the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is investigating alleged excise duty evasion to the tune of about Rs 580 crore by confectionery giant Mondelez, maker of Cadbury chocolates.

Feb 23, 2016, 19:19 PM IST

CVC for random scrutiny of private contracts by ministries

The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has asked all ministries to randomly choose contracts of both large and small values for a detailed examination in an effort to check corruption.

Jan 19, 2016, 20:04 PM IST

CVC highlights need to protect witnesses, says Whistleblowers Act should be changed

There is a need to bring some provisions in Whistleblowers Act to protect witnesses that would provide confidence to those who expose corruption,

Jan 18, 2016, 15:54 PM IST

Need to change Whistleblowers Act to protect witnesses: CVC

CVC said a whistleblower is the one who has the direct and personal information or leads which are very useful in an investigation.

Jan 18, 2016, 15:50 PM IST

Digvijaya Singh complains to CVC against Nitin Gadkari's 'crony capitalism'

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Monday wrote to Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) accusing union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari of crony capitalism and nepotism in awarding the contract of Rs.10,050-crore Zojila Pass Tunnel project in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jan 11, 2016, 23:28 PM IST

Lack of awareness about vigilance results in corruption: CVC

Lack of awareness about vigilance procedures has resulted in corruption and misconduct in India, Central Vigilance Commissioner said on Wednesday.

Jan 07, 2016, 00:44 AM IST

Blackmoney: CVC, Natgrid get access to blackmoney related info from FIU

The Central Vigilance Commission and National Intelligence Grid have been given access to information on blackmoney and money laundering related transactions from Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).

Dec 20, 2015, 13:20 PM IST

CVC, CBI's anti-corruption wing be under Lokpal: Parl panel

A Parliamentary Committee on Monday recommended integrating Central Vigilance Commission and anti-corruption wing of the CBI to work directly under Lokpal.

Dec 07, 2015, 15:28 PM IST

Formula One sale decision by start of next season: Bernie Ecclestone

When asked whether he would sell his own stake of 5 percent, Ecclestone said he hadn`t thought about it.

Dec 03, 2015, 15:18 PM IST

CVC examines Wal-Mart's top executives over corruption charges

Top executives of the US-based world's biggest retailer Wal-Mart have been examined by Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) amid allegations that the company gave bribes to government officials to get customs clearances and obtain permits to set up stores in India.

Nov 25, 2015, 18:40 PM IST

CVC summons Wal-Mart India head over graft charges

It is for the first time that the probity watchdog has started investigation involving a private company.

Nov 04, 2015, 15:42 PM IST

Banking secrecy laws shouldn't become obstacle in getting black money back: CVC KV Chowdary

In another push to India's bid to bring back black money stashed abroad, CVC KV Chowdary has asserted that all state parties should ensure cooperation in dissemination of information without any impediment of bank secrecy laws, to the requesting country.

Nov 04, 2015, 05:43 AM IST

Remain alert on smaller forex transfers from single accounts: CVC to RBI, IBA

The Central Vigilance Commissioner has asked the Reserve Bank of India and Indian Banking Association to remain alert on smaller forex transactions from single accounts

Oct 23, 2015, 15:50 PM IST

CVC seeks report from CBI, BoB in Rs 6,100 crore forex scam

The CBI and ED are probing transactions of Rs 6,100 crore to Hong Kong from a Bank of Baroda's Ashok Vihar branch in Delhi which is believed to be trade-based money laundering as the amount was transferred in garb of payments for imports, that never took place.

Oct 22, 2015, 16:22 PM IST

Efficacious governance key to achieve growth, development: CJI

Terming "deep-rooted malaise" of corruption as biggest challenge faced by the country, Chief Justice of India HL Dattu has advocated for an efficacious governance through independent political and administrative institutions to achieve goals of growth and development.

Oct 21, 2015, 19:07 PM IST