India News / Press Releases on August 11, 2007

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AIMF for social boycott of ULFA, other rebel groups in Assam
All India Minorities Front President S. M. Asif on Saturday strongly condemned the activities of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the Karbi Longri National Liberation Front (KLNLF). ANI

Lucknow factory gas leak claims one life
One person was killed and dozens of workers fell sick as toxic gas leaked from a plastics factory in Lucknow. ANI

Schoolmates of kidnapped Patna boy pray for his release
School students here on Saturday offered fire rituals for the safe return of their twelve-year-old schoolmate, Akash, who was kidnapped on Friday. ANI

Deal is sealed, signed and non negotiable: PM
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Saturday categorically ruled out renegotiating the US-India civil nuclear deal, despite a threat from the governments Left allies that operationalizing the deal would be a national tragedy. ANI

Gujarats brass industry suffers huge loss in flood this year
The brass industry in Gujarats Jamnagar has been badly hit by floods caused by heavy rains. ANI

Police, blind students clash in Gwalior
Blind students and police clashed in Gwalior on Saturday after a water tanker spilled its contents outside a school compound. ANI

Hamid Ansari sworn-in as Indias 13th Vice President
Former diplomat Hamid Ansari was today sworn-in as the 13th Vice President of the country. The swearing-in-ceremony was held in Rashtrapati Bhavan. Ansari was oath of office by President Pratibha Patil. ANI

Andhra police charge Taslima for hurting Muslim sentiments
Controversial Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen was today charged here for allegedly hurting Muslim sentiments. A case was registered against her under Section 153(A) of the Indian Penal Code at the Panjagutta Police Station on complaints forwarded by the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). ANI

Rao Inderjit Singh justifies Indo-US naval exercise
Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh today said that issues relating to countrys defence and strategic importance should not be politicised. ANI

India, Africa need to come closer to defeat terrorism: Pranab
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said here that India would like to boost its cooperation with African countries to defeat international terrorism. ANI

25 army and fire personnel injured in arms depot fire
At least 25 soldiers, including fire services personnel, were injured in a major fire at the ammunition depot in Khandroo army camp of Anantnag District. ANI

Amritsar cricket needs a revamp
Even after producing a galaxy of great cricketers from Amritsar, who have brought fame to India, the city of Amritsar continues to lack appropriate infrastructure to provide cricketers with a launching pad. ANI

Manmohan Singh dares Left to quit support over US-India nuclear deal
The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, has decided to take on the Left leadership over its constant carping of the US-India civil nuclear deal, daring the Communists to go ahead with their threat of withdrawal of support to the ruling combine over the issue. ANI

14 killed in suspected militant attacks in Assam
Militants of the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the Karbi Longri National Liberation Front (KLNLF) have reportedly killed 12 to 14 people in Assams Karbi Anglong District on Friday night. ANI

Heavy rainfall wreaks havoc in Gujarat
Heavy rainfall in Gujarat wreaked havoc, causing heavy damage to the boats in the fishing business. ANI

Amitabh Bachchan ecstatic over winning National Award
All of sixty-four, and Amitabh Bachchan still sets hearts aflutter across the world. Men and women swoon when they see his larger-than-life portrayals on screen, making him one of the most sought after actors in Bollywood today. ANI

Kanwarias go on rampage near Gurgaon after an accident
Kanwarias went on a rampage here on Saturday, after two of them were hit and killed by a truck. ANI

Shanghai hosts Chinas first sex show
The Chinese city of Shanghai is hosting the fourth China International Adult Toys and Reproductive Health Exhibition, Asias largest adult show, a first in a largely conservative country. ANI

China to land man on the moon in 15 years
Chinas Commission of Science Technology and Industry for National Defence has predicted that the Chinese will land on the moon by the year 2022.It is our first attempt in exploring the Moon with technology wholly developed on our own. The project will be a milestone in our space technology, Zhang Yunchuan, the minister in charge. ANI

Indian Railways, an insignia for national integration
Indian Railways, a British legacy passed on to India, continues to expand its network as an insignia for national integration. ANI

Nation celebrate 103rd anniversary of national song
Scores of people came together here to celebrate the 103rd anniversary of a patriotic song Sare Jahan Se Achcha, written by philosopher poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal. ANI

India-US nuke deal under fire from Left and Right
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded a debate in Parliament on the Indo-US nuclear deal. ANI

Suspected Ayodhya attack mastermind killed in Jammu
A top Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant, who was suspected to have masterminded the 2005 Ayodhya attack, was arrested in Jammus Janipura area early on Saturday. ANI

Cross-voting inflated Ansaris victory margin in the Vice Presidential poll (Re-issue)
The victory margin of the ruling UPA-Lefts candidate Hamid Ansari in the Vice Presidential polls got inflated by a substantial amount of cross voting in his favour. ANI

Girl, who lost her father, wants to take revenge on the ULFA
The saga of ULFAs victims is the same for everyone. This time, Barkha, a young daughter, who wants to take revenge on the ULFA for depriving her of her fathers love and affection for life. ANI

Musical concert at Wagah to celebrate 60 years of India-Pak Independence
Celebrated performers from both sides of the border will participate in a musical concert to celebrate 60 years of Indian and Pakistani Independence on the nights of August 14 and 15 at the Attari-Wagah border. ANI

Hamid Ansari to be sworn-in as 13th Vice President
Former diplomat Hamid Ansari will be sworn-in as the 13th Vice President of the country here today. ANI

Dasmunsi to open Swatantrata Filmotsav today
Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs P R Dasmunsi will inaugurate the four-day festival of films on freedom movement - Swatantrata Filmotsav - here today. ANI

Lockheed Martin and Wipro Technologies Open Network Centric Operations Centre in India
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Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on August 11, 2007

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 8920
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 8870
Silver (Kg): Rs. 17845

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 17615
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 8910
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 8260

Bullion Rates on August 11, 2007 for All Major Indian Cities

Bullion prices presented here are indicative and are for general information only. Please check with your Gold Merchant or a local bank for latest and correct prices. All prices are in Indian National Rupees only.