The European Aeronautic Defence and Space (EADS) on Friday said India would be the fastest-growing country for air travel in the next 10 years as there is enough scope for its economy to develop.

'India will be fastest-growing nation for air travel in 10 yrs'

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While cotton prices may have been stabilising in recent times, it is the indigo dye that has been pinching denim makers' pockets. With the industry having to import almost 100 per cent of the raw material from China, input costs for indigo dye has risen by 25-30 per cent in last one month, forcing denim makers to pass it on to consumers.

Spiralling indigo prices burn hole in denim making companies' pockets

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Posters indirectly targeting Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi appeared once again in different parts of Ahmedabad on Friday, leaving the state BJP members in a tumble.

Posters targeting Modi appears once again in Ahmedabad

The IT and ITeS Industry Association of Andhra Pradesh (ITsAP), a registered apex body with over 300 members representing the software industry in the state, is drafting a note with recommendations to ensure more growth in the IT sector.

ITsAP drafts note to guide future growth of IT sector 

Former CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP Sarala Maheshwari&rsquo;s husband Arun Maheswari and son-in-law Amitabha Kejriwal were on Sunday arrested from near here for allegedly forging documents to buy land.

Former MP's husband, son-in-law arrested

The Union ministry of food processing industries (MoFPI) is focusing on schemes to scale up infrastructure projects for the food processing industry, and would invest around Rs 241 crore in setting up new abattoirs and modernising the existing ones, said a senior official from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

Food processing ministry to invest Rs 241 cr in abattoirs

Amid pressure from the unions, West Bengal transport department has decided to set up a committee to look into the problems of the taxi operators, including there long-standing demand for hike in fare.

Govt to set up committee to address taxi-operators' problems

Security has been beefed up in Darjeeling, Kurseong and Mirik, in the Darjeeling hills to check any relapse of violence following recommendation of the expert committee on inclusion of new areas in the proposed Gorkhaland Territorial Administration.

Security strengthened in the Darjeeling hills

The state government will table the Lake Development Authority Bill in the next session of the Assembly.

Lake Development Authority Bill will be tabled in next session, says minister

In an attempt to woo invest-ors and speed up investment processes in the tourism sector the state government is planning to come out with a Tourism Trade Act. The government has almost finalised the draft Act and is planning to circulate it among industry bodies for their feedback.

Karnataka plans to come out with Tourism Trade Act

Under its health systems project, the Tamil Nadu government has earmarked Rs 158 crore to enhance infrastructure facilities for early detection and treatment, and awareness creation on non-communicable diseases during the current financial year.

TN earmarks Rs 158 cr to check non-communicable diseases

Post hue and cry as well as representations from the Surat based synthetic textile industry, the state government has tweaked the proposed textile policy to include the man-made fibre segment. With the draft policy almost ready, Gujarat government is set to release the same by next month, inviting suggestions from stakeholders.

Gujarat govt to launch draft textile policy next month

The two major components of the plastic, polymer and allied cluster proposed at Balasore- integrated logistics hub and common facility hub have been targeted to be completed by December 2012 as the state government is committed to put the cluster development work on the fast track.

Major components of plastic cluster may be ready by Dec

After limiting movement of mineral laden trucks in the Joda-Koira mine rich belt, the state mining department has issued fresh set of guidelines for trucks plying on all mining routes to stop overloading and curb illegal ore ferrying.

Mines dept issues guidelines to combat illegal ore movement

A joint team of India and Bangladesh consisting five members from each country are visiting Tripura to study the trade related issues between the two countries, official sources said on Sunday.

Indo-Bangla team in Tripura for trade opportunities

The Institute of Cost Accountant Of India (ICAI) has drawn up plans to set up 100-150 CMA support centres across the country. "We have decided to set up 100-150 CMA Support Centres in a year and the first will be in Gulbarga in Jammu &amp; Kashmir," ICAI central council member Manas Kumar Thakur told PTI.

ICAI plans 100-150 CMA support centres across country

A CBI Special Judge on Monday sentenced an ONGC engineer to four years of Rigorous Imprisonment and a fine of Rs 10,000 for submitting forged reimbursement bills.

ONGC engineer sentenced to four years RI by CBI court

Assam government was aiming to turn Guwahati into a regional hub for healthcare catering to patients not only from the North East but also from neighbouring countries of Bhutan and Bangladesh.

'Guwahati to be health care hub'

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has ruled out any electoral tie-up with the BJP, putting to rest all speculation that had gained ground on a possible alliance between the formidable regional outfit- BJD and the saffron party, ahead of the 2014 parliamentary polls.

Naveen rules out alliance with BJP

Gram Tarang, a social entrepreneurial outreach of city-based Centurion University, which operates in some of the most difficult terrains of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, was adjudged with the overall best performer award for 2011-12 financial year by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).

Gram Tarang bags national skill development award

The Odisha government will create one million new job opportunities for youths in the state during the 12th five year plan (2012-17).

One million job opportunities in 12th Plan

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