India News / Press Releases on December 2, 2008

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Deshmukh meets Sonia Gandhi
Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh held talks with Congress President Sonia Gandhi and other senior leaders here this evening at her residence following the Mumbai terror attacks. ANI

Raman Srivastava takes charge as Special Secretary (Internal Security) MHA
Raman Srivastava took charge as Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday. ANI

Indian Navy joins the nation, calls off Navy day celebrations
Indian Navys Southern Naval Command, in the wake of recent terror attacks in Mumbai cancelled all its glamorous programmes associated with Navy day celebrations.The Naval Command in Kochi, which is famous for its variety of entertainment activities including the Navy ball fashion show, calls off to somber national mood in the wake of the terror attacks all over the country. ANI

Around 70 percent turnout in Mizoram Assembly polls
Around 70 per cent voter turnout was witnessed in the elections for the 40-member Mizoram Assembly today. ANI

Pressure mounting on Centre to be tough with Pakistan after Mumbai attacks
Various organizations in the country on Tuesday continued to mount pressure on the Centre to act tough with Pakistan in the wake of reports of alleged involvement of its elements in last weeks Mumbai terror attacks. ANI

John Mccain makes a stopover visit to New Delhi
US senator John Mccain met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here on Tuesday, to show solidarity with India in the wake of terror attack in Mumbai. ANI

Naval Chief admits to systemic failure in Mumbai terror attacks
Navy Chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta has admitted to systemic failure in last weeks Mumbai terror attacks. ANI

Pakistani students pay homage to Mumbai terror victims
Pakistani students who are in Lucknow on a goodwill visit, paid obeisance to victims, the brave commandoes and security personnel who laid their lives in fighting militants in the recent terror attacks in Mumbai. ANI

Lalu Yadav demands Kerala CMs resignation
Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav demanded Kerala Chief Minister V.S Achuthanandans resignation here today. ANI

Bhopal gas tragedy victims rue government apathy even after 24 years
Even after 24 years of the Bhopal gas tragedy, victims affected by it are still awaiting help and support. ANI

Three suspects arrested in Coimbatore
In the wake of recent Mumbai terror attacks, the State police have beefed up security in Coimbatore and arrested three suspects during regular checking of lodges on Tuesday. ANI

Let the police forces do their job professionally
The events in Mumbai have shown us how the police forces in the metropolis have been ineffective as the first line of defence against terrorists. The reason is that over the years the police has unfortunately lost its moorings and credibility. ANI

Shiv Sena demands removal of Maharashtra government
Maharashtras main opposition party Shiv Sena met the President, Pratibha Devisingh Patil, here today and urged her to remove the State Government in the wake of last weeks militant attacks in the city. ANI

India Arab League to form joint cooperation forum
India and Arab league on Tuesday signed a memorandum of cooperation to set up Arab-India Cooperation Forum, which will act as a joint mechanism to boost mutual cooperation. ANI

India demands Pakistan to handover fugitives
As India stepped up pressure on Pakistan in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks, New Delhi has demanded Islamabad to handover about 20 fugitives. ANI

Coast Guards had intelligence about use of sea to attack Mumbai
Navy chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta today said the Coast Guards had intelligence inputs about the use of the sea route by terror outfits to attack Indias financial capital, Mumbai. ANI

Deshmukh to meet Sonia Gandhi
Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh will meet Congress President Sonia Gandhi and other senior leaders here this evening in the wake of his offer to resign following the Mumbai terror attacks. ANI

India cannot deliver what Rice wants
This is probably one of the last crises that U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice has been tasked to handle, and it is a fruitless task. ANI

Karmapa Lama calls for peace in wake of Mumbai attacks
His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Trinley Thaye Dorje led the prayers for world peace and liberation for all sentient beings here at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya. ANI

Secretary General of Arab League meets Manmohan Singh
Arab League General Secretary General Amre Moussa met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here today. ANI

Seven killed in road accident in Uttar Pradesh
At least seven people were killed and 17 others were injured when a jeep rammed in a stationary truck on the Gangdungwara road in Etah District this morning. ANI

President Patil meets Deshmukh, visits families of martyred police officers
President Pratibha Devisingh Patil today met Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh here and discussed the recent terrorist attacks in the city. ANI

Gujarat fishermen warned Government of probable misuse of captured Indian boats by Pakistan
Fishermen in Gujarat have said that they had repeatedly written and warned the Indian Government of a probable misuse of captured Indian boats by terrorist elements in Pakistan. ANI

Jews were tortured before being executed by Mumbai terrorists
Israeli hostages killed by Islamic terrorists during the attacks on Mumbaiwere tortured by their captors before they were bound together and killed, according to officials in both countries. ANI

DJ Bhuvi creating a personal space in music world
Disc Jockey Bhuvi, who is today known for the kind of energy he generates, has opted to enter youngsters hearts with his debut album DJ Bhuvi - 1 hundred %. ANI

A heart-rending story of a recent blast victims family from Assam
All dreams of Rajmi Lekha Borah of Jorhat appear to have been shattered since the day she lost her husband in the recent serial bomb blasts in Assam. ANI

Punjabi film actor Shivendar Mahal continues to grow in popularlity
Shivendar Mahal of Punjab has today created a distinct place for himself in the Punjabi cinema over the last three decades that he has spent in acting world. ANI

Campaigning for Rajasthan Assembly polls ends today
The campaigning for the Rajasthan Assembly polls in all 200 constituencies will come to an end today. ANI

Terrorism is a global threat, coordinated efforts required, says Farooq Abdullah
National Conference leader and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has said that terrorism has swept the world and a coordinated effort is required to tackle this threat. ANI

Candlelight vigil in Kolkata against Mumbai attacks
Intellectuals and celebrities led a candlelight vigil here last evening against the Mumbai attacks. ANI

Police claim Mumbai bombers took cocaine, LSD before carrying out attacks
The terrorists who struck prominent targets in Mumbai last week, killing 195 people and wounding a further 295, may have pumped themselves with cocaine and LSD to keep going during their murderous three-day rampage. ANI

Shiv Sena demands Presidents Rule in Maharashtra
President Pratibha Devisingh Patil met a Shiv Sena delegation here on Tuesday morning. ANI

Repolling in three Delhi constituencies begins
Re-polling at nine polling booths in three constituencies of Delhi Assembly began this morning. ANI

An Aussie pilot reveals how he saved 30 in a Mumbai restaurant
An Australian helicopter pilot has revealed how he saved the lives of more than 30 people at the popular Leopolds Café in Mumbai. ANI

Two killed, 30 injured in Assam train blast
At least two people were reportedly killed and 30 injured in a blast on a passenger train in Assams Karbi Anglong District early this morning. ANI

An Aussie pilot reveals how he saved 30 in a Mumbai restaurant
An Australian helicopter pilot has revealed how he saved the lives of more than 30 people at the popular Leopolds Café in Mumbai. ANI

Two killed, 30 injured in Assam train blast
At least two people were reportedly killed and 30 injured in a blast on a passenger train in Assams Karbi Anglong District early this morning. ANI

NSG to include Mumbai counter-terror experience in its training schedule
The National Security Guard (NSG) has decided to include their recent counter-terrorism experience in Mumbai in its new training module.It has also discussed with Union Homse Secretary Madhukar Gupta proposals for the setting up of four NSG hubs, drawing commandos from the three armed forces and a proposal for an air wing for the elite commando force. ANI

Elections underway in Mizoram amidst tight security
Elections began in the remote north-eastern state of Mizoram on Tuesday morning amidst tight security. ANI

CAG report says Maharashtra Government was callous on maritime security
The office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has in a report said that the Government of Maharashtra has been callous on ensuring proper maritime security. ANI

Consumer is King, Know Your Rights & Remedies book launched
Book written by Mrs. Rajyalakshmi Rao with inspiration from works of political activist in America Ralph Nader Solus Media

2500 years old renovated Jain Temple at Kolanpak to be opened on 7th December
16 years of effort put on the temple renovation process Solus Media

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Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on December 2, 2008

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 12600
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 12660
Silver (Kg): Rs. 16610

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 16700
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 12630
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 12480

Kolkatta Bullion Market

Gold: Rs. 13210
Silver: Rs. 17450

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 16800
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 12635
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 11710

Bullion Rates on December 2, 2008 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 December 2, 2008

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 50.52 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 75.0828 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 63.72 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 54.3 Indian National Rupees (INR)

All Forex Rates of December 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.