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US institute developing universal vaccine
'There is a need to develop a new vaccine every year to deal with different types of virus strains'
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Nasscom, Telangana govt to jointly churn out 15,000 industry-ready engineers
An MoU was signed between Nasscom, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) and the state government's Academy of Skill and Knowledge in this regard
 "Nasscom, Telangana govt to jointly churn out 15,000 industry-ready engineers")
US-based Digital Intelligence to invest $10-15 million in 3-5 yrs (ACCENT SOUTH)
Company inaugurates new facility in Chennai
 "US-based Digital Intelligence to invest $10-15 million in 3-5 yrs (ACCENT SOUTH)")
Vodafone Gujarat aiming to add M-Pesa customers
M-Pesa, a money transfer service, has a pan-India distribution network of 85,000 agents and more than 2.5 mn customers
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Equitas to raise Rs 300-400 cr
Company says one new investor every year would be roped in for next 3 years
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Maxx Mobilink plans to achieve 10-12% market share in three years
Plans to commence manufacturing of mobile handsets from April 2015
 "Maxx Mobilink plans to achieve 10-12% market share in three years")
Blue Star to set up manufacturing unit in south
The company proposes to set up a manufacturing unit either in Andhra Pradesh or Telangana at a cost of Rs 150-crore to cater to the markets of south and east India
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Yaduveer's adoption to herald more celebrations
Yaduveer was seated on the lap of Pramoda Devi as she whispered his new name and adopted him as her son in accordance with 'dattu sweekara' (adoption) rituals
Janalakshmi raises Rs 125 cr via bond issue
Janalakshmi intends to use the proceeds to fund its business expansion
ABB India achieves sales of 1Gw of solar inverters
The company commenced local manufacturing of solar inverters in 2012 and partnered with several customers
 "ABB India achieves sales of 1Gw of solar inverters")
WTC to start ops at Infopark soon
The Rs 250-cr project is expected create 8,000 new jobs
Vizag builders put new projects on hold
Cite high cement, sand prices as reason
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Maini to launch high capacity tow tugs
Company gearing up to exploit Make in India opportunities for manufacturing import substitutes
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
CPI(M) keeps VS out from state committee
This may be an end to the veteran leader's era in the party that lasted 75 years
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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
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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
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