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On-Site Child Care: It's Paying Off at Clif Bar

Clif Bar & Co. is among only 5% of U.S. employers that offer a child care center on-site or near its offices. Kate Torgersen, an 18-year employee, explains how bringing her three children to the company's "Base Camp" child care center has benefited her as a working mother. Photo: Tim Hussin for The Wall Street Journal




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How Confidential Documents Get Stored at the White House

The transcript of President Trump's call with Ukraine shed light on a method for classifying documents that's even more top secret than top secret. WSJ spoke to a former National Security Council official to understand the intricacies of the White House server security system.




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Women Hit Obstacles on the Way to the First Promotion

Men outnumber women nearly 2 to 1 on the first move up the management ladder. WSJ’s Vanessa Fuhrmans explains how this can hurt women right out of the gate.




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Women Are Less Likely to Delegate Than Men

Women are less likely to delegate than men and that might hurt their careers. WSJ's Michelle Ma explains why women have a harder time passing off work to others.




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Will ensure patents are given within 18 months of application: Amitabh Kant

At the Make in India event, the DIPP secretary said some of this work will be outsourced to the IITs




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GSK Pharma plans Rs 500-cr expansion of its Nashik unit

This investment is in addition to Rs 1,000 crore investment for a greenfield plant in Bengluru announced last year




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We are increasing our footprint in India: Pratyush Kumar

Interview with President, Boeing India




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Want 100% FDI in multi-brand retail in food: Harsimrat Kaur-Badal

Food Processing Minister pushes for national e-platform bypassing mandis for farmers, food producers




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Pepsi, Monsanto to set up units in Maharashtra

Soft drink maker to put in Rs 500 cr to set up juice factory; Monsanto identifies Buldhana district for a seed plant




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Make in India: Nitin Gadkari unveils grand plan for logistics hubs and ports

Policy to boost logistics, ports and e-toll collection on anvil




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Tale of 2 states: Maharashtra & Gujarat

Chief ministers promise ease of doing business and highlight industry-friendly policies




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Jharkhand attracts Rs 62k crore investment at Make in India Week

The state has signed MoU worth Rs 50,000 crore with Adani Group




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IRB Infra to sign concession agreement on Zozila pass by March

The scope of the project includes constructing approaches on NH-1 (Srinagar-Sonmarg-Gumri Road) on design, build, finance, operate and transfer (annuity) basis




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Govt to bring in law for construction vehicles industry

Motor Vehicles Act does not adequately address concerns of construction, mining and earth moving equipment makers




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Karnataka gets Rs 9,700-cr investment commitment at Make in India Week

Solar cell manufacturer First Solar is looking to setup a manufacturing unit with an investment of Rs 6,000 cr




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FTAs may hurt Make in India drive, says auto parts industry

The government is in discussion with the European Union (EU) and Australia for FTAs. The country already has such trade pacts with Asean




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11 Maharashtra villages to pool land for integrated township

Villagers to form SPV for planning and development




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NHAI to add 50,000 km in next six years

Govt initiatives have eased path to construct roads, says NHAI chief




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Jharkhand signs MoUs for Rs 62,000 crore

Releases new industrial and investment promotion policy




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Infra woes mar Mumbai's chance to emerge as global financial hub

However, experts believe Mumbai for all practical purposes is already an International Financial Centre




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Single-table system to clear investment proposals faster: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Interview with Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh




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Volkswagen used defeat device in India too: Geete

Emission nine times more than cap; firm denies claim




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Govt sees 67% increase in disbursal through textile fund in 6 years

Eyes disbursal of Rs 30,000 crore under the Amended Technology Funds Scheme




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Make in India Week nets Rs 15.2 lakh crore investment commitments

Of the total commitments, 30% have come from foreign players




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Rs 15-lakh cr investment promises at Make in India

Maharashtra, which was the host state, alone received investment proposals of Rs 7.94 lakh cr and 3,294 MoUs




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Govt to set up MSME units at Mumbai's NTC land

Centre denies selling NTC land in Mumbai; units to be allied sector of textile industry




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Modi's $222-billion Make in India haul masks challenges to come

Right now, the campaign launched in 2014 is best known for its logo - a lion made of cogs - that has shown up on billboards from Hanover to San Francisco




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New textile policy to reap Chinese slowdown benefits

The textile sector employs, at present, 35 million people, and aims to double the number by 2022. The government is focusing on training youths in different skills to meet this target




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Foxconn delay leaves Maharashtra jittery

State worried over the delay as despite marathon meetings, several visits, the company is still conducting due diligence on various sites




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CIDCO inks MoUs worth Rs 30,000 crore during Make in India Week

CIDCO also inked an MoU with Transparency International India to combat corruption and for effective governance




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Make in India: 1,500 workers and a week to clear the junk

They'll be dismantling 27 pavilions spread over 2,30,000 sq mt of land owned by MMRDA




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Make In India Week: Odisha bags Rs 70,959 cr investment commitments

Around Rs 30,000 crore investments are from the mineral sector while the rest are from areas like food processing, electronics, textiles and renewable energy




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Make in India only a first step, say CEOs

Laud the central government for pro-active steps




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CERC issues regulations achieve clean energy target, sound grid operations

Advises Centre to ask states to execute energy accounting & implement availability based tariff




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Handset maker Lava looks to raise $100 million

The company is looking to dilute equity stake to strategic partners




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Maha forms panel to track MoUs signed at Make in India week

Event through Feb 13-18 at BKC in Mumbai brought in 2,594 MoUs entailing Rs 7.94 lakh cr investments




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Make in India nudges RPG Group to invest at home

Currently, the $2.9 billion RPG Group earns 42 per cent of its revenue from overseas




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Rupee extends losing streak

At 71.3125/3150 per dollar




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Rupee closes higher

At 76.3875/76.3900 per dollar




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India-Australia semi most watched match in ICC WC 2015

A record 309 mn Indians tuned in to watch India's semi-final clash with Australia




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Indian Ports Working At 70-80% Capacity

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Government Of India Announces Sale Of Three Dated Securities For Rs 19,000 crore

The government of India (GoI) has announced the sale (re-issue) of three dated securities for Rs 19000 crore. These include 6.18% GS 2024 9,000, 7.57% GS 2033 4,000 and 7.16% GS 2050 6,000. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 crore each against any one or more of the above security. The sale will be subject to the terms and conditions spelt out in this notification (called 'Specific Notification'). The auction will be price based (for all securities), using multiple price method. Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.




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RBI Announces Rs 50,000 Crore Special Liquidity Facility for Mutual Funds

Heightened volatility in capital markets in reaction to COVID-19 has imposed liquidity strains on mutual funds (MFs), which have intensified in the wake of redemption pressures related to closure of some debt MFs and potential contagious effects therefrom. The stress is, however, confined to the high-risk debt MF segment at this stage; the larger industry remains liquid. The RBI has stated that it remains vigilant and will take whatever steps are necessary to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19 and preserve financial stability. With a view to easing liquidity pressures on MFs, it has been decided to open a special liquidity facility for mutual funds of Rs 50,000 crore.




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RBI Announces Rs 50,000 crore Special Liquidity Facility for Mutual Funds (SLF-MF)

Reserve Bank will review the timeline and amount, depending upon market conditions




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Firms Facing Hurdles In Movement Of Workers And Raw Materials In Commencing Operations: CII survey

The CII survey indicates that permits for enterprises, passes for workers and supply chain movement are the key hurdles for industry in exit from lockdown. For facilitating restart of economic activities, CII has suggested that in non-containment zones, businesses should be allowed to function without requirement of permits and only through intimation to local authorities. While state governments have mostly clearly communicated restart guidelines to businesses, firms are facing hurdles in movement of workers and raw materials in commencing operations. These are the findings of a nation-wide survey conducted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).




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Procurement Of Wheat Progressing At Very Fast Pace In All Major States

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EPFO Settles About 13 Lakh Claims During Lockdown

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RBI Employees contribute ₹7.30 crore to PM CARES Fund

The employees of the Reserve Bank have decided to contribute one or more day's salary to the PM CARES Fund, in response to the call to support during the emergency situation. The total contribution from the employees amounting to ₹7.30 crore is being remitted to the PM CARES Fund. The COVID-19 pandemic and the related dislocation in normal economic activity has severely affected the economically weaker sections of the society and their means of livelihood. To help the people affected by any kind of emergency or distress situation, like the one posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Government of India has set up a public charitable trust named Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund) to receive contributions from various sources.




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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers Reports Record Fertilizer Sales During Lockdown

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India signs $1.5 billion loan with ADB to support India's COVID-19 immediate response

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $1.5 billion loan that will support the government's response to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, focusing on immediate priorities such as disease containment and prevention, as well as social protection for the poor and economically vulnerable sections of the society, especially women and disadvantaged groups. Earlier, the ADB's Board of Directors approved the loan to provide budget support to the government to counter and mitigate the adverse health and socio-economic impact of the pandemic.