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Bank branches to be closed on 2nd, 4th Saturdays
IBA signs pact with unions, settles for 15% wage hike
 "Bank branches to be closed on 2nd, 4th Saturdays")
Cochin port to engage consultant for ICTT
A core committee will also be constituted, which will study and evolve a strategic plan for diversion of more containers through the ICTT
Kerala extends last date to submit Vizhinjam port bids
The proposed port project is to come up near the world- famous Kovalam beach and is expected to be completed in three phases, with the first phase to be ready in 2019
 "Kerala extends last date to submit Vizhinjam port bids")
US institute developing universal vaccine
'There is a need to develop a new vaccine every year to deal with different types of virus strains'
 "US institute developing universal vaccine")
Nasscom, Telangana govt to jointly churn out 15,000 industry-ready engineers
An MoU was signed between Nasscom, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) and the state government's Academy of Skill and Knowledge in this regard
 "Nasscom, Telangana govt to jointly churn out 15,000 industry-ready engineers")
CommonFloor launches virtual reality experience for home buyers
The company believes that this device would help consumers to significantly cut down the time and effort spent on buying a house
 "CommonFloor launches virtual reality experience for home buyers")
RBI eases rules for change in shareholding in ARCs
Under existing rules, ARCs have to obtain prior approval of RBI for any substantial change in its management
 "RBI eases rules for change in shareholding in ARCs")
Tata Nano crowned most trusted brand
The hatchback has thus achieved this feat for the third year in a row
 "Tata Nano crowned most trusted brand")
Highlights of the 14th Finance Commission Report
As compared to total devolutions in 2014-15, the total devolution of states in 2015-16 will increase by over 45 per cent
BUDGET WISHLIST: Industry for continued emphasis on preventive health care
In the run-up to Union Budget for 2015-16, Business Standard looks at major developments and industry expectations in key sectors of the economy
 "BUDGET WISHLIST: Industry for continued emphasis on preventive health care")
 "Kelkar panel report on oil sector reforms: 'Link gas price to market'")
Land law: Government ready to negotiate
The Act was revised through an ordinance and tabled in Parliament on Monday
 "Land law: Government ready to negotiate")
Valuation game: India's Micromax nowhere close to China's Xiaomi
Micromax founders reportedly seeking Rs 21,000 crore valuation, five-yr old Xiaomi was valued at $45 billion in December
 "Valuation game: India's Micromax nowhere close to China's Xiaomi")
Indian tablet market sees steady increase in Q4
iBall climbs to No.1 position, displacing Samsung
 "Indian tablet market sees steady increase in Q4")
Financial, spending reforms top govt's economic agenda
President seeks support to avoid the use of ordinances, defends stance on land acquisition amid mounting opposition
 "Financial, spending reforms top govt's economic agenda")
Lupin shares slip 5% after FDA alert on MP plant
The company has received one drug approval and two site-transfer approvals from same plant since FDA audit
 "Lupin shares slip 5% after FDA alert on MP plant")
TRAI reduces interconnect charges
A service provider has to pay an interconnection usage charge to its counterpart to link a customer's call to the latter's network
 "TRAI reduces interconnect charges")
Tribunal sets aside Competition Commission order against BCCI
COMPAT says BCCI is not allowed detailed hearing in CCI's order, which held the Board guilty of anti-competitive practices
 "Tribunal sets aside Competition Commission order against BCCI")