The Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Fapcci) on Tuesday emphasised the need to promote industries in the investment range of Rs 20 crore to Rs 100 crore, which provide greater employment opportunities compared with the very-large industries.

Fapcci for 100 new small industries in AP

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In the light of fact finding report submitted recently by the Union rural development secretary B K Sinha on the rampant corruption and irregularities in the implementation of the projects under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee, the Centre has warned the Jharkhand government that it would be compelled to discontinue to release funds for rural job guarantee projects under MGNREGS..

Centre's warning to Jharkhand on MGNREGS projects

Kolkata-based FMCG firm Emami today said it is setting up a new research and development (R&amp;D) centre as the company heads for a bigger play both in the domestic and overseas market.

Emami to strengthen R&D capability with new Rs 12-cr centre

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State Bank of India&rsquo;s specialised commercial branch (SCB) under the Mid Corporate Group has set a target of Rs 600 crore business during the current financial year, said SBI deputy managing director and group executive Shyamal Acharya.

SBI's specialised branch eyes Rs 600 cr biz in Guntur

Decks have been cleared for holding elections to the Panchayat Raj institutions in the state with the High Court declining to stay the election process at this juncture. The court on Tuesday dismissed a writ petition filed by one Ram Mohan Reddy challenging the government&rsquo;s decision to reserve 60.55 per cent of the seats in the local bodies to backward classes, scheduled castes and scheduled tribes.

Decks cleared for local bodies polls

With Posco India seeking to rework its project configuration and intending to build its proposed 12 million tonne per annum (mtpa) steel plant in three phases instead of four, the state steel &amp; mines department has sought the views of Industrial Promotion &amp; Investment Corporation of Orissa (Ipicol) on the matter.

Steel & mines dept seeks Ipicol&#39;s views on Posco's revised plan

The Orissa Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has called upon the Union home ministry to substantially increase financial assistance for security related infrastructure as well as deploy four more CRPF (Central Reserve Police Forces) battalions for the state to contain and prevent Left Wing Extremism (LWE) violence.

Naveen seeks central aid to combat Naxal menace

Buoyed by the good returns they got from Bt cotton last year, farmers of Dharwad district are after the &lsquo;Kanaka&rsquo; variety of Bt cotton this kharif. They have shifted from the traditional soyabean and green gram seeds.

Farmers crave for 'Kanaka' cotton seeds

The Congress MLA from Lanjigarh in Kalahandi district, Shivaji Majhi was today suspended from the party for not abiding by a party whip meant for Rajya Sabha election held last year. The PCC has hinted that another two MLAs may face similar action soon.

Congress suspends MLA for not obeying whip

An aide of Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today alleged that Rs 167 crore was transferred to various bank accounts of family members of JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy during 2006, barely four months after he became chief minister and demanded that he disclose details of the transactions.

Kumaraswamy faces new allegation over mining

Taking a new angle to attack the BJP government in Karnataka of a total failure in law and order situation, Congress MP A H Viswanath today demanded immediate change of Home Minister V S Acharya.

Congress MP alleges law and order failure in Karnataka

Bangalore-based intelligence software product firm, CustomerXPs Software has raised its first institutional round of funding with series A commitment upto $4 million from JAFCO (Asia) Investment Ltd, the company said in a release.

CustomerXPs set to secure $4 mn from JAFCO

The Karnataka State Women&rsquo;s Development Corporation (KSWDC) will introduce a micro-credit scheme for women street vendors shortly.

Karnataka state to expand micro-credit scheme

P V Satish, convenor, Millet Network of India (MNI) demanded that the government should provide an incentive of Rs 5,000 per acre to the farmers cultivating millet.

Provide incentives to millet growers, say farmers

The millet food festival organised jointly by Millet Network of India, Atmadeep Health and Environment Association and the Centre for Agricultural Media held in Dharwad on Tuesday attracted a large number of people.

Food fest aims to promote millets

In a bid to strengthen its bottom lines, Ahmedabad-based contract research and manufacturing services (CRAMS) major Dishman Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals Ltd is planning to shift its focus from low-margin to high-margin products. The company is also working on re-structuring its Swiss subsidiary Carbogen Amcis, to bring it back on a growth track.

Dishman to focus on high margin products

Mediaguru made its money by setting up news channels for others.

Getting into the picture

Taking its expertise in innovation internationally, the National Innovation Foundation (NIF) will sign an memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Malaysian Department of Science, Technology and Innovation next month. As per the MoU, NIF will help the department in Malaysia for scouting, documenting, dissemination, insulation and capacity building of innovations.

NIF to sign MOU with Malaysia for innovation

Scattered rains could be seen over the next few days in parts of Gujarat and the regular monsoon may set in from June 20 onwards, informed a senior official from Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) - Ahmedabad. &quot;Low pressure has weakened on the sea. We can see some scattered rainfall in the parts of the state over the next couple of days. The onset of normal monsoon across the state is expected by this week-end or by June 20,&quot; said Kamaljit Ray, director, IMD- Ahmedabad.

Scattered rainfall expected in Gujarat

Even as the work on its state level sports complex gets delayed, the Sports Authority of Gujarat (SAG) is on its way to set up five district level sports complexes. The sports infrastructure will be set up in districts like Rajkot, Porbandar, Valsad, Anand and Bhavnagar.

SAG puts state sports complex project on hold

German luxury car brand BMW is all set to tap the pre-owned luxury car selling market. The company is planning to launch its pre-owned car selling business in September this year, company announced in Pune today.

BMW India to sell pre-owned cars from Sept

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