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India-Pakistan dialogue under terror cloud again
The foreign secretaries of India and Pakistan are to meet to structure the resumed dialogue on 15 January
 "India-Pakistan dialogue under terror cloud again")
Odisha exempts VAT on goods sold for SEZ works
Exemption also applicable to contractors and sub-contractors engaged by SEZ developer
 "Odisha exempts VAT on goods sold for SEZ works")
SLBC convenor banks to identify villages with below 5,000 population for bank branch opening: RBI
State Level Bankers' Committee came into existence under Lead Bank Scheme as per RBI guidelines
 "SLBC convenor banks to identify villages with below 5,000 population for bank branch opening: RBI")
Tata chief sees fresh opportunities in China, US
'We need to identify opportunities with a sense of urgency. These will then need to be converted by unleashing pioneering entrepreneurship'
 "Tata chief sees fresh opportunities in China, US")
Sebi permits ETFs to invest in Gold Monetisation Scheme
However, total exposure of gold ETFs has been capped at 20% of total assets under management
 "Sebi permits ETFs to invest in Gold Monetisation Scheme")
Sebi issues consultation paper for public issue of REITs
The allocation in the public issue to is proposed to be capped at 75%
 "Sebi issues consultation paper for public issue of REITs")
Sebi turns down Sahara AMC plea to renew portfolio management services
Sebi rejected this plea on the grounds that it was not 'fit and proper' for this business
 "Sebi turns down Sahara AMC plea to renew portfolio management services")
Give me big ideas in 2 weeks: PM to secys on New Year's Eve
Top civil servants will now ideate in eight groups and give inputs to Modi
 "Give me big ideas in 2 weeks: PM to secys on New Year's Eve")
2015 saw Indian equities end in the red
Sensex loses 5%, while the Nifty slides 4%; bank FDs seen as best asset performing class
 "2015 saw Indian equities end in the red")
PE inflow of $21 billion surpasses the highs of 2007: VCCEdge
Angels and VCs together contributed about 27.5% of the total private equity inflow
 "PE inflow of $21 billion surpasses the highs of 2007: VCCEdge")
Drugs Controller General cracks the whip on online sale of drugs
States asked to keep a vigil on violation of Drug and Cosmetic Act and Rules by Drug Controller General of India
 "Drugs Controller General cracks the whip on online sale of drugs")
 "Fiscal deficit touches 87% of BE in Apr-Nov")
Kolkata, Bengaluru suffer from slowest moving traffic: Ola
Bottlenecks worsen speed issues with these cities clocking a paltry 17-18 km/hr, says the aggregator
 "Kolkata, Bengaluru suffer from slowest moving traffic: Ola")
Qatar to reduce long-term gas price to $7 a unit
Petronet LNG avoids Rs 12,000 cr hit on offtake slippage from RasGas
 "Qatar to reduce long-term gas price to $7 a unit")
Congress should take a New Year pledge not to disrupt Parliament: PM
After laying foundation stone for 14-lane Delhi-Meerut expressway, he said those who ruled India for 60 years have no right to disrupt its functioning
 "Congress should take a New Year pledge not to disrupt Parliament: PM")
Core sector output contracts 1.3% in November
Cement, steel contributed the most to this de-growth
 "Core sector output contracts 1.3% in November")
 "RBI spells out debt strategy for medium term")
Petrol price slashed by 63 paise/ litre and diesel by Rs 1.06
A litre of petrol will now cost Rs 59.35 (including state taxes) in Delhi while diesel will cost Rs 45.03 per litre
 "Petrol price slashed by 63 paise/ litre and diesel by Rs 1.06")
OGPL reduces stake in Pallavi Power to 38.87%
Move to allot more shares to JV partner Shalivahana Green Energy seen as reason
 "OGPL reduces stake in Pallavi Power to 38.87%")
AP discoms propose lowest tariff hike of 4%
Andhra Pradesh power utilities have projected a revenue gap of Rs 5,148 cr for FY17
 "AP discoms propose lowest tariff hike of 4%")