India News / Press Releases on October 9, 2007

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Trade to dominate Indias agenda at IBSA Summit
India will call for greater trade relations with South Africa and Brazil at the second IBSA Summit beginning October 17 in Johannesburg. ANI

Mayawati already in poll mode
The UPA and the Left may have been able to avert the polls temporarily, but the BSP supremo and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Mayawati has begun her election campaign. ANI

Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana to continue in XIth Plan
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today gave its approval to the continuation of the Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutkaran Yojana (RGGVY) in the XI Plan. ANI

Manmohan is first Indian PM to visit Nigeria in 45 years
When Prime Minister Manmohan Singh leaves for Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, on October 14, he will become the first Indian Prime Minister to land there since Pandit Jawaharlal Nehrus historic visit to the African nation in 1962. ANI

Cabinet approves Presidents rule in Karnataka
The Union Cabinet today approved the recommendation of Presidents rule sent by the State Governor, Rameshwar Thakur as no party was in a capacity to form the next government. ANI

India, Singapore ink pact for joint air exercises, training
India and Singapore today signed an agreement on a long-term arrangement for conducting joint training and exercises between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Singapore Air Force. ANI

Sikhs celebrate birth anniversary of Guru Ram Das
Sikhs today celebrated the 473rd birth anniversary of Guru Ram Das, the fourth of the ten gurus by taking a dip in the pond of the Golden Temple here. ANI

Bijnores glass manufacturing units a brand of its own kind
The glass bottle manufacturing industry of Kiratpur in Uttar Pradeshs Bijnore District has made its own special recognition in the country due to its good quality and variety of bottles. ANI

National Cadet Corps holds 10-day adventure camp in Rampur
About a thousand young girls and boys of the National Cadet Corps are enjoying the thrills of outdoor adventure at the 10-day camp at Rampur, a place 130 kilometers from Shimla. ANI

India has no intentions of sending army to Kathmandu, says Menon
India today categorically rejected suggestions made by a retired Major General of the Indian Army on BBC Nepali Service radio that New Delhi might send troops to Kathmandu in case Maoists seize power there. ANI

India ready to heal the world, says Apollo Hospitals chief
Addressing a Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)-sponsored conclave on healthcare services here today, Dr. Pratap C Reddy, Chairman, CII National Committee of Healthcare and Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group, said that India is ready to heal the world. ANI

Overseas media get closer view
Overseas media will enjoy greater access to cover the upcoming 17th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) as well as more convenient media services. ANI

Chinas richest person is a 26-year old woman
The 26-year-old daughter of a rags-to-riches property developer is now mainland Chinas wealthiest person, with a 16.2 billion dollar fortune. ANI

School kids to promote disaster response on International Day for Disaster Reduction
Thousands of school children and teachers living in some of Indias most disaster prone states will put their school safety and evacuation plans into practice tomorrow, demonstrating how people of all ages can prepare for disasters like floods and earthquakes. ANI

Visiting Commander of Lesothos Defence Forces to visit Northern Command
Visiting Commander of Lesothos Defence Forces, Lieutenant General E T Motanyane, will be visiting the Northern Command of the Indian Army and training schools. ANI

Chinese mobile phone industry growing at over 22 percent annually
The mobile industry in China is growing at over 22 percent annually. ANI

Police must change from a force to a service
Will the Indian police, which has been a force used by colonial rulers and their successors to execute their orders, will change to become a Peoples Service, as envisaged by the founding fathers of our Constitution? One of the main problems faced by the police has been constant interference in their working by the new breed of politicians. It has been difficult for the police to work independently, and serve the people of the country. There is hope that things would change. Much of the credit should go to Prakash Singh, former retired Director General of Police of Uttar Pradesh, who has been able to get a directive from the Supreme Court earlier this year to insulate the police from political pressure. But not all police personnel know about these directives. Singh has written an open letter to all police personnel in the country to make them aware of these directives. He has used Gfiles, the magazine that reaches all bureaucrats, including police personnel to convey his message. He has pointed out that the Supreme Court has, in its directive visualized three new institutions at the State level. ANI

Nuclear deal Committee to meet again on October 22
The UPA-Left Committee on Indo-US nuke deal, which met here today and held discussions, has decided to meet again on October 22. ANI

Indian, American agricultural scientists discuss water management strategies
A rapid decline in ground water levels and increasing toxic water pollution is a cause of concern for people across the world. For Indias agriculture-dominated states like Punjab, it is a challenge to manage the water for food security and safe environment. ANI

Bihar CM cannot meet AIDS victims
Apathy towards HIV patients reared its ugly head again, as people suffering from the dreaded disease, alleged that they were denied an opportunity to meet Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. ANI

UP land case: Allahabad High Court to hear Amitabhs petition
The Allahabad High Court will hear Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchans writ petition today challenging the Faizabad Commissioners order quashing the allotment of agricultural land at Daulatpur village in Barabanki district to him. ANI

Rural Development Minister to hold regional performance review committee meeting
Rural Development Minister Raghuvansh Prasad Singh will hold a two-day Regional Performance Review Committee Meeting here today. ANI

New Boyden Report Explores how India's Executives are Changing the World's Economic Axis
Business Wire India

Google SMS Launches in India
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Kingfisher Airlines Partners with Paymate to Launch FLYBUYSMS™, the First of its Kind Sms- Based Mobile Flight Ticketing Service
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Indian Overseas Bank Selects Misys Midas Plus for International Branch Operations in Singapore
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Maidoindia Presents the First Annual All-India Japanese Fusion Sushi Contest
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Inner Space offers upto 50% discount
Over 100,000 models in exquisite varieties of furniture Hanmer PR

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Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on October 9, 2007

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 9395
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 9345
Silver (Kg): Rs. 17855

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 17700
Sovereign: Rs. 7800
Standard gold: Rs. 9485

Kolkatta Bullion Market

Gold: Rs. 9515
Silver: Rs. 17700

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 17535
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 9390
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 8700

Bullion Rates on October 9, 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 October 9, 2007

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 39.55 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 80.44 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 55.49 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 33.72 Indian National Rupees (INR)

All Forex Rates of October 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.