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Ancillary, downstream norms amended
Odisha approves changes in IPR 2007, announces new land grant policy
 "Govt to abide by SC, CEC on 'C' category mines: Karnataka CM")
Coir Expo Kerala gets global repute
The fifth edition of the event has attracted more than 170 buyers from 53 nations
HLL arm launches affordable pentavalent, hepatitis B vaccine
This would primarily strengthen the country's immunisation programme
 "HLL arm launches affordable pentavalent, hepatitis B vaccine")
Biocon to invest 10% of biopharma revenues on R&D next fiscal
The Bengaluru-based company has spent Rs 47 cr on R&D in third quarter of this fiscal, an increase of 124% over the corresponding period a year ago
 "Biocon to invest 10% of biopharma revenues on R&D next fiscal")
Opposition set to corner Congress govt in legislature
The session also comes at a time when CM Siddaramaiah himself is facing the heat within his own party with complaints over his style of functioning
 "Opposition set to corner Congress govt in legislature")
Leather sector to clock $27 bn turnover in 5 yrs
Industry reported annual growth rate of around 14.77% in the last 5 years
 "Leather sector to clock $27 bn turnover in 5 yrs")
Telangana to build new secretariat complex in Hyderabad
State says vastu of existing secretariat buildings not good, will shift hospital to accommodate new structure
 "Telangana to build new secretariat complex in Hyderabad")
Telangana reverts to old rule on local status of students
Drops FAST (Financial Assistance to Students of Telangana) scheme
 "Telangana reverts to old rule on local status of students")
Chhattisgarh: Policy leads to 20% drop in paddy procurement
About 6.2 MT of paddy have been reportedly arrived in the societies across the state
 "Chhattisgarh: Policy leads to 20% drop in paddy procurement")
Mamata urges steps for electoral reforms
Says electoral reforms are urgently needed to maintain transparency and accountability in democracy and election process
 "Mamata urges steps for electoral reforms")
Coal India production jumps 6%, focus on evacuation
The coal PSU planning to bring a big push to production of 1 bn tonne coal by 2020
 "Coal India production jumps 6%, focus on evacuation")
Shiv Sena rubbishes talk of alleged differences with BJP in Maharashtra
Uddhav Thackeray asserts that whatever work needs to be done, both parties will do it together
 "Shiv Sena rubbishes talk of alleged differences with BJP in Maharashtra")
Onida expects 35% growth in AC business this season
The company bets on new range of smart phone controlled ACs based on based on Internet of Things technology
 "Onida expects 35% growth in AC business this season")
Row over choice of arbitrators
Disputes arose over a works contract and the foreign firm invoked the arbitration clause
Railways, Gujarat govt to set up SPV to expedite projects
The SPV is expected to cater to the development of Sabarmati and Surat railway stations and other projects
 "Railways, Gujarat govt to set up SPV to expedite projects")
Ministry of Railways in talks with NID for internal design of coaches
NID has been instrumental in designing railway coaches and train drivers' uniform, among other things
 "Ministry of Railways in talks with NID for internal design of coaches")
'Bilateral APAs eliminate double taxation'
According to the APA-related frequently asked questions (FAQs), no bilateral APAs are currently permissible in the absence of Article 9 in the respective double taxation avoidance agreement between In