Youngsters with ideas for a mobile or web-based application can pitch it to senior professionals and build it up with their peers at the Startup Weekend, set to take place for the first time in Hyderabad at the Indian School of Business.

Startup Weekend comes to Hyderabad

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In a major setback to the Gujarat government's move to protest against appointment of a Lokayukta for the state by Governor Kamla Beniwal, the Gujarat High Court on Monday directed the former to delete Beniwal's name as one of the respondents in its petition.

Governor cannot be named respondent in petition: HC

Villeroy &amp; Boch, which entered India in 2008, has aggressive plans to tap the growing Indian market and set up stores in Tier I and Tier II cities, including the four metros. Of the 14 existing stores it has now, two are HOF (House of Villeroy &amp; Boch), exclusive stores housing all products of the brand.

Villeroy & Boch to expand India ops

Even as gold prices are hitting newer heights with every passing day, jewellers are increasingly turning towards newer schemes to make it convenient for their customers to buy yellow metal even at peak prices.

More jewellers turn to save-for-gold scheme

The Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL), a state-owned nodal agency for promotion of renewable energy, has floated a request for proposal (RFP) from the power-producing companies for setting up of 80 Mw grid connected solar PV and solar thermal power projects.

Karnataka for a major push on solar power 

A Geographical Indication (GI) tag is on the cards for the colourful Kutchi shawls, woven with motifs by artisan communities for past several generations in Kutch district of Gujarat. Claiming a 500-year-old history linked with the weaving of Kutchi shawls in Gujarat, the Kutch Weavers' Association (KWA) has filed an application for grant of GI with the Registrar in Chennai.

Kutchi shawl likely to get GI tag

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Gujarat government will soon request the Union Environment Ministry to lift the ban on the expansion, development and diversification of industries in Ankleshwar and surrounding areas, about 100 km from here, a senior state government official said.

Lift ban on expansion in Ankleshwar: State govt

Despite a very nominal demand, groundnut oil prices have created a new high just a few days after the local markets opened post Janmashthami festive season. The groundnut oil price has increased by Rs 55 per 15 kg tin during the last four days. According to industry sources groundnut oil may touch Rs 1,800 per tin in the coming days.

Groundnut oil prices firm up further

The Gujarat High Court on Monday slammed the CBI for its &quot;botched up&quot; investigations in the Haren Pandya killing case and dropped murder charges against the 12 accused. The Gujarat HC upheld the trial court's decision to convict them for criminal conspiracy, attempt to murder, and offences under Prevention of Terrorism Act.

HC drops murder charges in Haren Pandya case

High inflation and increased interest rates are taking a toll on the credit demand. However, public sector lender Union Bank of India (UBI) continues to focus on key growth areas in farm and consumer sectors. In his recent visit to Ahmedabad, M V Nair, chairman and managing director, UBI shared the bank's plans for current fiscal and impact of current economic condition on industry with Rutam Vora.

Q&A: M V Nair, Chairman & MD, UBI

Science-based products and services company DuPont India has set up an innovation centre in Pune to fuel collaboration in the automotive segment in the areas like lightweight, improved performance, sustainability, alternative drive, safety and comfort and design. The DuPont India Innovation Center is one among four new global DuPont Innovation Centers in Asia Pacific, while the other three centers in Asia Pacific are located in South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.

DuPont to fuel local collaboration in automotive segment

United Technologies, the US-based $54 billion diversified aerospace and building systems provider, is likely to acquire Bangalore-based Firepro Systems for around $200 million. FirePro Systems, with a topline of Rs 700 crore is among the established players in India offering integrated solutions for fire protection, security and building management systems.

United Tech may buy Firepro for $200 mn

The Manipal Education and Bank of Baroda (BoB) on Monday announced the launch of the Baroda Manipal School of Banking (BMSB) which was inaugurated in Bangalore on Monday.

Manipal starts corporate varsity programme for BoB

Gulbarga, south India&rsquo;s dal bowl, will soon have a Dal Park set up under the public private partnership (PPP) mode at an estimated cost of Rs 100 crore to support tur dal growers and farmers. This first of its kind park, will be set up through a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to be floated between the dal mill owners, state and central government agencies.

Millers plan 'dal park' in Gulbarga for Rs 100 cr

A dispute over a land sale is not the only problem facing HM. Declining sales and an inability to meet its capacity have hobbled the car maker.

A rocky road for Hindustan Motors

The Supreme Court-appointed team to study the impact of mining on environment in Karnataka&rsquo;s Bellary district has found violation of rules by those engaged in mining.

SC finds violation of mining rules

The state government on Monday urged the Union ministry of Railways to allocate 291 rakes to the fertiliser companies to transport the allotted stocks to the state for August and September. The Central government has allocated 448,900 tonnes of fertiliser to Karnataka for August and the state requires another 503,800 tonnes for September.

State aks Rlys to provide rakes to move fertiliser

The milk producers in Orissa have urged the government to increase the procurement price of milk by at least Rs 6 per litre.

Milk producers want hike in procurement price

After initiating several steps to preserve and conserve the ecologically-sensitive spots, the Western Ghat Task Force has come forward with plans to preserve and conserve the natural forests on the &lsquo;inam&rsquo; lands.

Forest on gifted lands to be preserved

In keeping with the &lsquo;Ma Mati Manush&rsquo; spirit, West Bengal Finance Minister, Amit Mitra, on Monday tabled a Finance Bill that sought to raise taxes on liquor and tobacco related products while keeping other items untouched.

West Bengal raises taxes on tobacco, liquor

Even as several districts in the state are in the grip of drought, the Orissa government has decided to wait till August 31 before officially declaring some areas as drought-hit and announcing special package for the affected farmers.

Package for drought hit farmers after 31 Aug

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