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IOCL to put on stream 3 more petrochemical units by 2020

Combined investment in the two units is pegged at around Rs 13,000 crore

Govt rejects Haldia Petro's plea of custom duty relaxation

Says rejection has been made on the basis of failing to meet export obligations under the advance licensing scheme

Wassup Ondemand, Mr Homecare in tie-up

The partnership would help the partners provide end-to-end services for homes

Cash-for-vote: SC refuses to cancel Revanth Reddy's bail

The apex court dismisses the petition filed by ACB, challenging bail granted by AP high court

Mullaperiyar dam: SC notice to Kerala for CISF deployment

The plea also sought that the Kerala government be not allowed to seek environmental clearance from the MoEF for constructing a new dam

Doha Bank eyes India exposure at $5 billion in three years

The bank has three branches in the country at Mumbai and Kochi and is also planning a subsidiary in India to scale up its operations here

Groundnut exports rise by 40% in 2014-15

Lower price in domestic market and good demand for the Indian product mainly pushed exports from the country

Medical students make a beeline to Philippines

Island nation turns favourite as China cuts intake by almost half

PE investment grows 80% in June quarter

11 deals saw investments worth over $100 mn

Clean chit to minister over alleged murder

BJP walks out of Karnataka Assembly

Social activist nominated to varsity senate

Karnataka govt has nominated social activist U T Ifthikar Ali as a senate member of the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru

Flipkart ties up with 3 major home retailers

The tie-ups will introduce a new range of products from these retail brands

Spices Park likely in Kodagu district

If the Karnataka govt provides 50 acres, there is possibility of the park in Kodagu

Lokayukta corruption row: Opposition mounts pressure for CBI probe

Accuses the government of shielding the corrupt

'Scorching of plants in Kerala coastal areas due to salt spray'

Sientists, who tested the sea water, soil and plants collected from the affected areas, have ruled out any chances of heat burst in Kerala's coastal belt

Jaya dismisses DMK's claims of starting Chennai Metro

Says only 3% of the work was completed during 2007-11 by the DMK regime

TN to ink pact for 2,000 Mw solar power

The state is expected to announce procurement of 1,000-Mw solar power this month, including 700-Mw from the Adani Group's upcoming operations in the state

Ola reduces cab fares in Chennai, Hyderabad

This price revision is a result of increased efficiencies from the scale of operations

Hyderabad to host 2nd edition of Indian Gadget Expo in September

Four-day event will include seminars on current, engaging and much talked about topics, covering smart cities, mobile technology, future gadgets and gaming

NCDEX launches gold delivery centre in Hyderabad

To facilitate settlement of forward contracts of gold being offered on its futures platform beginning last month