India News / Press Releases on November 26, 2007

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BJP demands permanent visa for Taslima Nasreen
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today urged the Union Government to grant permanent visa to Bangladeshi exiled author Taslima Nasreen in the wake of protests against her stay in Kolkata that has led to her shifting from one city to another. ANI

Parliament adopts resolution on imposing Presidents rule in Karnataka
The resolution imposing Presidents rule in Karnataka was adopted by the Parliament on Monday. ANI

EU doubtful of free and fair elections in Pak under emergency rule
The European Union Ambassador in India Daniele Smadja today said that the EU is doubtful that the general elections in Pakistan can be held in a democratic way under emergency rule. ANI

Centre plans to provide rape victims with monetary relief
The Union Government is considering a scheme for the relief and rehabilitation of rape victims under which a maximum compensation of Rs. 2 lakh will be given to the victims. ANI

Centre seeks cooperation of political parties to counter terrorism
The UPA Government today sought cooperation of all political parties, civil society, media and public to counter militant threat in the wake of growing terror attacks in the country. ANI

IAFs participation in US Red Flag exercise would cost Rs 80 crores
Stating that the participation of Indian Air Force in the Red Flag air exercise with the US would expose them to some of the best practices followed by other Air Forces in the world, Defence Minister A K Antony on Monday revealed that the participation would cost the exchequer rupees 80 crores. ANI

Fire erupts on a train in Allahabad
The stationary Nauchandi Express caught fire at the Allahabad railway junction today afternoon. ANI

Dalai Lamas intention to choose his successor gets exiled Tibetans support
Tibetans-living-in-exile in Dharamsala, have supported the Tibetan religious leader Dalai Lamas recent announcement suggesting that he might appoint a successor before his death instead of relying on reincarnation. ANI

Security forces, rebels fight gunbattle in Manipur
pur, Nov 26 (ANISecurity forces and the rebels belonging to the United National Liberation Front are engaged in a fierce gunbattle since Sunday in Manipurs Chandel District. ANI

Widow manages crematorium in Orissa
Compelled to arrange two square meals for her family after husbands death, a woman in Orissas Sambalpur area has opted to be a keeper in a local crematorium here. ANI

Buddhist monks in Bodhgaya protest against Myanmar junta
Buddhist monks, nuns and students staged a demonstration here on Monday against Myanmars military junta for continuing their crackdown on pro-democracy activities in Yangon. ANI

Rural youth trained as mountaineering guides in Himachal Pradesh
Considering the demand for local guides among domestic and international tourists visiting Himachal Pradesh for adventure sports, an eight-day training course was held here recently to prepare the local youth for this job. ANI

Sanagar villagers near Jammu still using rope bridge
Residents of Sangar Village in Jammu have been looking for a proper bridge for over decades. ANI

Opposition demands Shivraj Patils resignation over UP multiple blasts
The Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha today witnessed uproarious scenes over the Fridays near simultaneous multiple blasts in three different cities of Uttar Pradesh and the opposition parties demanded Union Home Minister Shivraj Patils resignation. ANI

UP lawyers strike work in protest against serial blasts
Lawyers in Uttar Pradesh struck work on Monday in protest against last weeks serial bomb blasts in Lucknow, Varanasi and Faizabad. ANI

Ranchi hit hard by an all-party shutdown against Guwahati blast
A twelve-hour shutdown called by major political parties brought normal life to a standstill in Ranchi on Monday. ANI

Rice-lifting stunt keeps man healthy!
Lifting up a cup of uncooked rice with a single chopstick keeps a man in his 60s healthy. ANI

Puducherry court defers Sankararaman murder case hearing to Jan 4
A Puducherry Sessions Court today deferred the hearing of the Sankararaman murder case to January 4, in which the Kanchi Sankaracharyas, Jayendra Saraswathi and his junior Vijayendra Saraswathi are the main accused. ANI

Congress announces candidates for second phase of Gujarat polls
The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has announced a list of 50 candidates for the second phase of Gujarat polls. ANI

All Adivasi Students Association calls for Assam shutdown
The All Adivasi Students Association of Assam (AASAA) has called for a 36-hour Assam shutdown today in protest against the attack on tribals demonstrators during a rally here on Saturday. ANI

Oscar Fernandes to open 10th National Conference on Safety in Mines
Union Labour Minister Oscar Fernandes will inaugurate the 10th National Conference on Safety in Mines here today. ANI

Sankararaman murder case hearing today
A Puducherry Sessions Court will today hear the Sankararaman murder case, in which Kanchi Sankaracharyas, Jayendra Saraswathi and his junior Vijayendra Saraswathi are the main accused. ANI

Minor earthquake shakes Delhi
An earthquake, measuring 4.3 on the Richter Scale, shook the national capital and adjoining areas early on Monday morning. ANI

Amul Launches Fresh Paneer
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Sustainable Real Estate Development in India Starts to Gain Momentum
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Invis Multimedia Develops Innovative Web Based Video Encyclopedia of India
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'India's Hooked' to TIMES NOW
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Madura Garments Wins the Prestigious "Most Admired Company of the Year" Award
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Dev Ganesan Joins the Executive Management Team of Aptara
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Kingfisher Airlines Expands Route Network With the Introduction of Services on Four New Routes
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Amul Fresh Milk Now Available in Jaipur
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Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on November 26, 2007

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 10745
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 10695
Silver (Kg): Rs. 19765

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 19300
Sovereign: Rs. 8600
Standard gold: Rs. 10655

Kolkatta Bullion Market

Gold: Rs. 10930
Silver: Rs. 19400

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 19885
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 10515
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 9740

Bullion Rates on November 26, 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.

Forex Rates on November 26, 2007

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 39.68 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 81.95 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 58.79 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 36.58 Indian National Rupees (INR)

All Forex Rates of November 2007

Forex Rates presented here are historic data and for indicative purpose only. Please contact your Central Bank, Money Changers, Foreign Exchange Agent or Travel Desk for the correct and accurate convertion rates. Rates here are the closing rates in IST.