India News / Press Releases on July 31, 2007

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Fans feel let down by Sanjay Dutts imprisonment
Fans of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt are a disappointed lot after a special TADA court today sentenced him to six years of rigorous imprisonment for illegal possession of arms in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts case. ANI

Detained Al-Qaeda suspect claims to hail from Tripura
A team of West Bengal police visited Tripura in connection with the detention of an suspected Al-Qaeda terrorist, who has claimed to be a resident of the State. ANI

Past aerial survey, Gogoi orders fresh relief measures for flood victims
After making an aerial survey of the seven worst flood-hit districts of Assam, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today issued fresh instructions to provide relief to the flood-affected people on a war-footing. ANI

Sujatha Singh to be next Indian High Commissioner to Australia
Sujatha Singh, who is presently Joint Secretary in the External Affairs Ministry, was today appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Australia. ANI

Vijay Singh takes over as Defence Secretary
Vijay Singh today took over as Defence Secretary from his predecessor Shekhar Dutt, who has now been appointed as Deputy National Security Adviser. ANI

Kashmiri Pundits given a warm welcome by Muslims in Kashmir
About 300 Kashmiri Hindu Pundits were given a warm welcome in Sugaam Tehsil of Kashmirs Kokernag constituency by Muslim families on Monday on arrival during a Mahayagna ceremony. ANI

Kanwarias to take up 105 km journey in Jharkhand during Shravan
Thousands of pilgrims are traversing about 105 kilometres (65 miles) journey on foot from Sultanganj to the temple town Deogarh in Jharkhand to worship Lord Shiva. ANI

String of combined exercises by Navy this Autumn
The Indian Navy will be taking part in a series of bilateral and multilateral exercises, beginning this August, with a host of countries including the United States, France and the United Kingdom at different places ranging from Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Aden and the Bay of Bengal. ANI

Naga-Centre cease-fire extended for indefinite period
In a landmark development in the Naga talks, the cease-fire agreement between the rebel NSCN(IM) (National Socialist Council of Nagaland) and the Central Government was extended for an indefinite period. ANI

No agenda of joining UPA or Union Cabinet: Mayawati
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati today said her party will not join the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) or the Union Cabinet. ANI

Manmohan Singh condoles death of first Sikkim CM Kazi Lhendup Dorjee
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today condoled the death of Kazi Lhendup Dorjee Khang Serpa, the first Sikkim Chief Minister, who passed away on Monday of cardiac failure. ANI

Manmohan Singh approves action plan to boost Andhras agriculture output
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday approved a ten-point action plan to boost agriculture in Andhra Pradesh. ANI

Now, select post offices to provide railway ticket reservation
The Department of Posts and the Indian Railways signed a Memorandum of Understating (MOU) here today to provide computerized rail travel tickets through select post offices. ANI

Paswan to take stock of fertiliser sector performance
The Fertiliser Advisory Forum will meet here tomorrow to discuss some key issues plaguing the sector. ANI

Supreme Court defers Centres plea on OBC quota to August 7
The Supreme Court today deferred to August 7 the Centres application seeking removal of a stay on the implementation of 27 per cent reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) students in institutions of higher education. ANI

Two get death sentence, three life term in Beant Singh assassination case
A special court here today awarded death sentence to two out of the six convicts in the 1995 Beant Singh assassination case, while there others were given life imprisonment. ANI

Floods paralyze Bihar
Floods continue to wreak havoc in Bihar, as the region experienced its worst natural calamity in three decades. ANI

Jaipur artist paints gory picture of female foeticide in Rajasthan
An artist in Jaipur has held a painting exhibition to highlight the widespread problem of female foeticide in the State despite it being considered a crime in the country. ANI

Uttarakhand facing shortage of medical doctors, facilities
Uttarakhand, a major tourist hub of the country, is facing a crisis in the health sector. The hilly region of the State is lacking medical facilities and witnessing shortage of doctors. ANI

Sanjay Dutt gets six-year rigorous imprisonment
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was today awarded six-year rigorous imprisonment by a special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) court for illegal possession of arms. ANI

Pak Law Secretary and PTV MD responsible for killings in Lal Masjid
A petition filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) has demanded that the Federal Law Secretary, the Federal Information Secretary and the Pakistan Television (PTV) managing director (MD) be held responsible for the Lal Masjid killings. ANI

GDA to challenge conduct of confidence vote in Supreme Court
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led Goa Democratic Alliance (GDA) will today move the Supreme Court to challenge the victory of the Congress-led Digamber Kamat Government in the state Assembly. ANI

Pain and rain incapacitates Keralas rubber farmers
As Kerala is faced with a severe Chikunguniya epidemic, rubber farmers and tappers are in the grip of starvation. ANI

Sanjay Dutts fate to be decided today
Fate of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt will be decided today, as the court will pronounce the quantum of punishment in connection with the 1993 Mumbai blasts case. ANI

Indo-Pak trade talks to begin today
The two-day Secretary-level talks between India and Pakistan on trade and commerce will begin here today. ANI

Supreme Court to hear Centres quota issue petition
The Supreme Court will today hear the Centres application seeking removal of a stay on the implementation of 27 per cent reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) students in admission to institutions of higher education. ANI

Beant Singh case: Court to pronounce quantum of sentence
A Chandigarh court will pronounce the quantum of sentence to the six convicts in connection with the 1995 Beant Singh assassination case today. ANI

Raksha Group Takes 3D Animation to a New Level
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Citibank Venture Capital International Growth Funds is Investing USD 118 Million into the Singapore Subsidiary of JBF Industries Limited by Way of Fully Convertible Securities.
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Reduced Costs and Superior Efficiency Propel Growth of Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
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Frost & Sullivan to Host 2nd Annual Health IT Executive Summit: IT Advancements in Healthcare Delivery
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NDTV Labs Ltd Announces New COO Appointment
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Cisco launches Select Certification Program for SMB Partners
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Hindalco Industries Limited Q1 FY 2007-2008 Results
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REI Agro Ltd Posts Impressive Performance
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Citibank, Jet Airways Enhance Co-Branded Card to Newer Heights
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India Semiconductor Association Presents Technovation Awards 2007
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Wipro, IAOP and ITAA Announce the Global Applied Innovation Awards 2007
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Sunil Hi-Tech sees a 135% increase in its Net Profit
Net Sales rise by 51% in Q1 FY08
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