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NABARD sets up research chair at IRMA
To encourage applied and empirical research in agriculture and rural development
 "NABARD sets up research chair at IRMA")
Indian crop protection industry will grow at 12%, predicts FICCI
According to Indian Journal of Ecology report, major crop losses due to non usage of pesticides were about 17.5 per cent of the yield amounting to Rs 90,000 crore per annum (2011 estimated)
GSFC plans capacity expansion
The company is coming up with an additional plant of 40,000 MTPA to its existing capacity of 15,000 MTPA
Vajpayee was a good PM but partymen didn't allow him to work: Mulayam
Asking workers to work hard for party's success and without naming Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Yadav said, "yeh bhi dekho apni mehnat se yeh Pradhan Mantri ban gaya"
 "Vajpayee was a good PM but partymen didn't allow him to work: Mulayam")
German delegation visits NDDB in Anand
The visit took place between Jan 18 to 20 to explore possible avenues of cooperation in the areas of training and development, genomics and product formulation
 "German delegation visits NDDB in Anand")
Formula Group plans serviced apartments for expats in A'bad
The group is looking to provide hassle-free, ready-to-use services such as workspace at its incubation centre, serviced apartments for residential purposes
Centre to pump Rs 50,000 cr in to UP road infra
Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has backed proposals to connect all district headquarters with four-lane all weather roads
 "Centre to pump Rs 50,000 cr in to UP road infra")
KPIT Technologies' net up 7.5% y-o-y, at Rs 65 cr
On sequential basis, net profit was down 7.4%
 "KPIT Technologies' net up 7.5% y-o-y, at Rs 65 cr")
Naveen rolls out rural housing project at his home turf
Patnaik unveiled the logo of the scheme at a public meeting held at Sheragada, under his home constituency Hinjili in Ganjam district
 "Naveen rolls out rural housing project at his home turf")
OSPCB to make inventory of e-waste
The e-waste generation is pegged at 7,000-8,000 tonne annually in the state unofficially
Can Nikhil Nanda turn around Escorts?
His plan revolves around new products, a renewed thrust on exports and some serious cost savings
 "Can Nikhil Nanda turn around Escorts?")
Odisha logs 53% spurt in exports in 2013-14
To support exports the state government has taken up 29 infrastructure development projects
 "Odisha logs 53% spurt in exports in 2013-14")
Odisha projects 10% drop in revenue in current fiscal at Rs 60,347 cr
Plans to receive adhoc dividend from OMC, pending dues from CPSUs
 "Odisha projects 10% drop in revenue in current fiscal at Rs 60,347 cr")
Rocket launch your start-up
TechHub Bangalore launched an initiative that aims to be a platform to identify dynamic and innovative ideas from entrepreneurs across the world
Supreme Court grants bail to Janardhana Reddy
The court granted bail after CBI submitted that the probe in the case involving Reddy is complete and chargesheet has been filed
 "Supreme Court grants bail to Janardhana Reddy")
ABB joins Solar Impulse 2 on its round-the-world flight
Plane, powered by solar energy, will stop at Varanasi, Ahmedabad on its 40,000-km journey
Karnataka got $1.4 bn investment from IT sector during FY14
As many as 175 new IT firms have set up shop during 2013-14
 "Karnataka got $1.4 bn investment from IT sector during FY14")
IIT-Gn to nurture technology-based entrepreneurship among women
The initiative will create a strong network of women professionals, women entrepreneurs and others who want to support creation of such ventures
 "IIT-Gn to nurture technology-based entrepreneurship among women")
Govt considering privatisation of four airports: Raju
Says there is immense scope of development in the sector. Govt is committed to provide world class facilities to passengers
 "Govt considering privatisation of four airports: Raju")
Demand from renovation segment clocking fast growth: NITCO
Demand from real estate sector is on a slow lane