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April 4, 2008

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Chiranjeevi launches names his new political party - Praja Rajyam

W. Bengal Governor hopes for a result on Singur impasse by Monday

Why Sarah Palin is different from other female world leaders

Aquarians and Cancerians make bad drivers

First of its kind Youth Assembly sensitizing youth towards community service and social entrepreneurship to be held in Hyderabad city

Now, Stephanie Rice copies ex by going on a marathon booze bender!

Software that lets a chopper learn aerial tricks by watching another

Mechanism behind how immune cells help tumors grow blood vessels uncovered

India News / Press Releases on April 4, 2008

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West Bengal police arrest three suspects in Siliguri blast
The West Bengal police on Friday arrested three persons suspected to be involved in the bomb blast that took place in Siliguri, killing three people. ANI

IAF aerobatics team demonstrates breathtaking air stunts
Surya Kiran, the aerobatics team of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday demonstrated breathtaking air stunts in Gorakhpur. ANI

20 killed in Kolkata bus accident
At least 20 passengers were killed after a bus fell into the Kestopur Canal off VIP Road. ANI

This stray dog is a life saviour at Marina Beach
A stray dog at the Marina beach has drawn a lot of attention here after it started assisting the patrolling policemen and thus sharing their workload to some extent. It has provided help in preventing many people from drowning. ANI

Vasectomy gets you a gun in Madhya Pradesh
sh Srivastav, Collector for the Shivpuri District in Madhya Pradesh. ANI

5 Kg RDX recovered in Poonch District
In a search operation based on specific information, Jammu and Kashmir police and Army officials recovered five kilograms of RDX and other explosives in Poonch District today. ANI

Marriott International opens new area office in Mumbai
Marriott International has opened an area office in Mumbai to oversee operations across India, Pakistan, Maldives and Malaysia. ANI

International leaders to examine Indias rise as a great power
Nearly 200 prominent individuals in government, business, academia, policy, media and the armed forces from India and the world will gather at the India Global Forum, organised by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), in association with Citi (formerly Citigroup), between April 18 and 20 here to examine factors responsible for Indias emergence as a Great Power. ANI

India to send 70 space missions by 2012: ISRO chief
India plans to undertake 70 space missions in five years, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, G Madhavan Nair, told reporters here on the sidelines of a function. ANI

Ambassadors of Brazil, Nepal, Gabon, Benin present credentials to President Patil
Ambassadors of Brazil, Nepal, Gabon and Benin presented their credentials to President Pratibha Devisingh Patil at a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. ANI

BJP re-inducts Madan Lal Khurana
Former Delhi Chief Minister Madan Lal khurana was re-inducted into the party on Friday after he expressed regret for his comments against senior leader L K Advani. ANI

Petition challenging Lalus election dismissed by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition challenging Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadavs election from Bihars Chapra Lok Sabha constituency. ANI

Entrance Tests for professional courses in Puducherry scrapped
The Puducherry Government has scrapped Common Entrance Test (CET) for students seeking admission to various professional courses from this academic year. ANI

Fire at Gujarat chemical factory brought under control (Update-Gujarat fire)
After nine hours of fire fighting, fire officials brought under control the devastating fire, which had broken out at a chemical factory in Gujarat. ANI

Locals and environmentalists tussle over illegal mining
The illegal mining in Himachals Sirmour district has been causing concern to environmentalists. ANI

Jammu festival lures tourists with a cultural bonanza
Organized by the Tourism Department of Jammu and Kashmir, the first day of the fortnight long Jammu festival showcased a variety of traditional and cultural programmes, performed by prominent artistes in the Jammu festival. ANI

Dipika Patel of Varanasi new teenage shooting star
Teenaged sharp shooter Dipika Patel from Varanasi is doing Uttar Pradesh proud with her superb marksmanship, as she is poised to participate in an international shooting competition to be held at Sulh in Germany later this month. ANI

Footballers support Bhutias refusal to carry Olympic torch
Footballers in Sikkim have supported national soccer skipper Baichung Bhutias decision not to carry the Olympic torch. ANI

Swedish students ride bullock carts in global warming drive
Swedish students rode bullock carts here on Thursday as part of their nationwide campaign to spread awareness about global warming. ANI

Centre announces massive hike in rentals for land hired by armed forces in J-K
The Centre today decided to give a big hike in rentals for the land hired or requisitioned by armed forces in Jammu and Kashmir. ANI

Fire destroys Gujarat chemical factory
A major fire destroyed a chemical factory in Ankleshwar, Gujarat on Thursday, causing a huge loss of property. ANI

Burney pledges support for Sarabjit Singh
Pakistans human rights activist Ansar Burney has assured support in the fight for Sarabjit Singhs release, but said the final decision rested with President Musharraf. ANI

India deliberates on Olympic torch route
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is busy deliberating on the route the Olympic torch will take through the country.We have discussed about the routes, but we are yet to finalize on that. Once the decision is taken, it would be made public. Fifty sportsmen will participate in this run. Security precautions will be there definitely. It is an Olympic torch, a global torch relay and it will be monitored by the International Olympic Committee, said Suresh Kalmadi, the President of the Indian Olympic Association. ANI

Vice-President begins his Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan tour today
Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari will begin his week-long tour to Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan from today. This will be his first visit to any foreign countries after assuming the post in August last year. ANI

Incredible India to depict India as a fast moving economy in Singapore
A high powered delegation of political and business leaders, led by Union Commerce and Industries Minister Kamal Nath, will begin their four-day tour to Singapore from today as part of the Incredible!India@60 event. ANI

Election Commission team to arrive in Karnataka today
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) N. Gopalaswami alongwith two Election Commissioners Dr. S Y Qureshi and Navin Chawla will arrive here on a two-day visit today to review preparations for the ensuing Karnataka Assembly elections. ANI

Manipal Cure and Care to Launch in Mumbai in May
Business Wire India

Cisco Organizes its First Developer Forum in India
Business Wire India

Marriott International Opens its New Area Office in India at Mumbai
Business Wire India

Jubilant to Acquire DRAXIS Health
Business Wire India

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Forex Rates on April 4, 2008

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 39.97 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 79.78 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 62.6 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 39 Indian National Rupees (INR)

All Forex Rates of April 2008

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.

 

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