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Rahul Gandhi takes a sabbatical
Especially of seniors, quite a few of whom say in private that it's better if he doesn't return; none prepared, off the record, to defend either timing or move
 "Rahul Gandhi takes a sabbatical")
India's ratings hinge on how govt delivers on reforms: S&P
The ratings agency had upgraded India's credit rating outlook from'negative' to 'stable' in September on hopes of reforms
 "India's ratings hinge on how govt delivers on reforms: S&P")
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")
Mukesh Ambani's brother-in-law Shyam Kothari passes away
54 year-old, who succumbed to cancer, was part of $100-mn H C Kothari Group with interests in sugar, chemicals and petrochemicals
Although pick up of projects is on the rise, execution remains tepid : ICRA
NHAI set itself a target of 5,500 km for FY 15 but they will have to award around another 3900 km by March to meet their target
 "Although pick up of projects is on the rise, execution remains tepid : ICRA")
WTC to start ops at Infopark soon
The Rs 250-cr project is expected create 8,000 new jobs
Sensex slips below 29k as Budget week commences
Investors turn cautious after Standard & Poor's report; indices fall nearly one per cent
 "Sensex slips below 29k as Budget week commences")
Defence firms seek simplification of norms to achieve Make in India goals
Aequs SEZ, a Belagavi-based aerospace SEZ, has urged the defence minister to create Single Window Agency for private firms to register with defence agencies
Pearson English to launch flipped classroom course globally this year
The programme, called One Focus, has been developed based on the feedback provided by 74 Indian clients of PEBS
South Africa upbeat on 'Make in India' to boost trade
30-member South African team in India to exploring partnerships in pharma, manufacturing and IT
 "South Africa upbeat on 'Make in India' to boost trade")
OncoStem ties up with Sapien for breast cancer recurrence diagnostic test
The diagnostic test is planned to be launched first within the Apollo network in India, followed by a worldwide launch in a phased manner
Discoms can run well in both govt and private sectors: WB official
In Andhra Pradesh, discoms continue to be state-owned utilities, especially in bringing efficiencies and reducing technical losses
 "Discoms can run well in both govt and private sectors: WB official")
Rajiv Vastupal new chairman of FICCI Gujarat council
Says his aim is to render useful services to business
Gujarat govt looks to rope in more hospitals for swine flu treatment
Several pvt hospitals including six major hospitals in Ahmedabad have been roped in to offer varied kind of services to check the virus outbreak
 "Gujarat govt looks to rope in more hospitals for swine flu treatment")
Jyoti Ltd seeks legal route amid possible hostile takeover bid
Says legal channels will also include the Company Law Board, among other options
 "Jyoti Ltd seeks legal route amid possible hostile takeover bid")
Ahmedabad-based Intas Pharma launches biosimilar in EU
The product has recently been introduced under the brand Accofil and has already won two tenders, in Netherlands and UK
 "Ahmedabad-based Intas Pharma launches biosimilar in EU")
International maritime conference in city
The first of its kind conference is expected to witness participation of 20 nations from the region, popularly known as Indian Ocean Rim countries
Odisha govt yet to submit UC for Rs 7,940 cr central assistance
The report said UCs for grants in aid to the tune of Rs 16,829.84 cr were outstanding against 34 grantee institutions (as of March 2014)
Bank NPAs in Odisha mount to 8.78% by Dec-end
The SLBC has expressed concern on the rising bad loans in the state