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Myanmar attracts Japanese housing companies and car manufacturers

Tokyo, Nov 12 (ANI): Myanmar's transition to a democracy has opened new vistas for foreign companies. The country is now looking for better urban infrastructure and rapid economic development. Recently, "The Building and Housing Seminar between Myanmar and Japan" was held in Yangon to deepen cooperation between the two countries. Japanese companies have shown great interest in Myanmar's growing building and housing business. The delegates exchanged information about areas that could be tapped. Rinnai, a Japanese gas appliances company, produces the most efficient water heater in the market. It plans to contribute to the local society by promoting its energy efficient products in Myanmar. Nov 12, 2013
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Biocon Sets Up Advanced Learning Academy for Engineering and Science Graduates

Biocon, Asia's leading biotechnology enterprise, has set up the Biocon Academy - a centre of excellence for advanced learning in applied biosciences with an aim to train and develop industry-ready talent for India's Biopharma sector. The academy will offer a 16-week full time certificate program for engineering and science graduates in biosciences. Nov 11, 2013
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BSE closes points 163.27 down on November 11

New Delhi, November 11 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 163.27 points down to stand at 20502.88. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 61.95 points down to stand at 6,078.80. Tata Communications and Divi's Lab were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 9.65% and 8.00% along with Adani Enterprises Ltd and Zee Entertainment with an increase of 7.26% and 5.44% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include HDIL and Dena Bank with a decrease of 8.69% and 6.88% along with GMR Infrastructure Ltd and Yes Bank with a decrease of 6.20% and 5.95% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 141.28 points at 11,887.96, while the banking sector is down 173.33 points at 12,285.62 and the realty sector is down 40.97 points at 1,302.70. The Indian currency is down 1.26% at Rs 32.36 per dollar. Nov 11, 2013
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Chhattisgarh Assembly polls: BJP releases manifesto

Raipur, Nov 06 (ANI): Ahead of Assembly election in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Raman Singh on Wednesday released BJP’s election manifesto in Raipur. Singh attempted to lure the voters especially the youth by announcing freebies for the college entrants. Singh also announced food grains at cheap rates for large number of families. Singh also highlighted that schemes would be implemented to improve the state infrastructure. The first phase of polls in Chhattisgarh will be held on November 11 for which the notification will be issued on October 18. The last date of filing nominations will be October 25 and the last date of withdrawal will be October 28. The second phase of elections will take place on November 19 for which the notification will be issued on October 25. Nov 6, 2013
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BSE closes points 287.65 down on November 5

New Delhi, Nov 05 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 287.65 points down to stand at 20951.71. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 71.90 points down to stand at 6,245.45. Jubilant Foodworks Ltd. and Torrent Power Ltd. were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 15.06% and 12.89% along with Shriram City University and IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd. with an increase of 11.80% and 11.16% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include Shriram Transport Finance Company Ltd. and Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. with a decrease of 5.11% and 4.41% along with Reliance Communications Ltd. and United Breweries Ltd with a decrease of 4.36% and 3.94% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is down 45.10 points at 12,291.51 while the banking sector is down 160.23 points at 13,099.73 and the realty sector is up 1.95 points at 1,385.78.The Indian currency is up 0.07% at Rs 61.70 per dollar. Nov 5, 2013
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Assam's Boko block office gets ISO certification

Assam, Nov 4 (ANI): Situated in the Kamrup district, the Boko block was once a hub of insurgents. However, with the efficient implementation of welfare schemes and the active participation of villagers in the development process, the block has made steady progress. In a rare accomplishment, it recently received the ISO certification which recognized the block office's efficiency. The International Organization for Standardization or ISO develops standards to ensure that companies and organizations consistently provide products and services of good quality. The block office has extensively used various schemes to undertake a series of development works for livelihood generation and infrastructure development. Nov 4, 2013
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PM Manmohan Singh’s Message to China’s Youth

While addressing the youth of China at the Central Party School in Beijing, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh insisted on the future of both the countries be 'defined by cooperation and not confrontation'. Oct 24, 2013
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Rahul Gandhi wants to bring change in country: Ashok Gehlot

Churu, Oct 23 (ANI): Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday praised Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi who is addressing locals in Churu, Rajasthan. Gehlot said that Rahul Gandhi wants to bring change in the country. Gehlot further explained the Rajasthan government’s flagship programs and ongoing projects to develop infrastructure in the state. He also urged the locals not to be carried away by the misleading statements of BJP. Oct 23, 2013
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Regrettable multiple ceasefire violations by Pak is no way to move forward: Khurshid

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Sunday termed the multiple ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) as 'regrettable', and said the only constructive way forward for the relationship between the two countries was if Pakistan dismantled its infrastructure of terrorism, delivered justice in the Mumbai terror attacks of 2008 and made a sincere effort to comply with the ceasefire along the border. Oct 21, 2013
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Will be happy if Narendra Modi becomes PM: Advani

Ahmedabad, Oct 16 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and senior BJP leader LK Advani on Wednesday inaugurated Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research and Management (IITRAM) in Ahmedabad. While addressing a gathering there, Advani praised Modi and said that he always thinks about doing something new. He also said that he will be very happy if Modi becomes the Prime Minister of the country. Oct 16, 2013
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Communal harmony at Urs of Baba Tajuddin in Nagpur

Nagpur, Oct 14 (ANI): India is country of several faiths, languages and cultures, where there are many examples of strong bonds between different communities. One such instance of friendship and communal amity between Hindus and Muslims is visible at the annual Urs in Nagpur in the western state of Maharashtra. Oct 14, 2013
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Manmohan Singh stresses on transnational crime during ASEAN meet

Brunei, Oct 10 (ANI): While addressing the ASEAN leaders at the Summit in Brunei on Thursday, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that the nation, along with other ASEAN countries would formulate steps to combat transnational crime and militancy. Singh also talked about stronger economic ties with the ASEAN nations as well as cooperation in sectors like Science and Technology, Security, Infrastructure and Tourism. Further, Singh also stressed that ASEAN is an integral part of India's Look-East policy that stresses the need of a new cooperation between India and the Mekong nations for the economic development of both regions. Oct 10, 2013