India News / Press Releases on January 21, 2008

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Commerce Secretary says, his ministry is seeking Law Ministrys opinion on Goa SEZ issue
Union Commerce Secretary and Chairman of the Board of Approval (BoA), G K Pillai, on Monday said that the Commerce Ministry has sought the Law Ministrys opinion on the Goa Governments proposal to scrap Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in the state. ANI

Gordon Brown says, India-UK have a strategic partnership of equals
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Monday said that Britain and India shares a strategic partnership of equals. ANI

Srinagar remain tense after Muharram sectarian clashes
The situation in Srinagar is tense as sectarian clashes that broke out on late Saturday evening continued for the third day. ANI

Four militants killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir
Four militants were killed in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday in two separate encounters with security forces in Kupwara and Shopian Districts. ANI

India seeking investment from UK in infrastructure sector: Kamal Nath
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath on Monday said that the Centre is seeking investments from the United Kingdom (UK) in the areas like highway projects, bridges, expressways, ports, power generation, water plants and water management techniques. ANI

Former First Lady Usha Narayans condition critical
The condition of the wife of former President K R Narayanan, Usha Narayanan, is critical. ANI

India, UK begin talks on terrorism and climate change
The fourth India-UK Summit is in progress at Hyderabad House here. ANI

Anthony calls for further standardising of defence inventories
Defence Minister A K Anthony today announced that the Government is taking numerous initiatives towards liberalisation and modernisation of defence inventories. ANI

Bilkis Bano rape case: 11 get life imprisonment, one gets 3 years RI
A special court in Mumbai today awarded life imprisonment to 11 persons, who were convicted in connection with the 2002 Bilkis Bano gang-rape case related to the post-Godhra communal violence. ANI

India at a critical stage in balancing social and environment capital, says official
India is at a critical stage to balance social and environment capital with rapid economic growth, said Meena Gupta, Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Forests, today. ANI

Muslim Lac Bangle craftsmen adorn Hindu wrists
The colourful mirrored bangles that Hindu women wear as symbol of marital status, it also tells the story of communal amity in India. ANI

Traditional handmade paper industry flourishes in Rajasthan
Traditional handmade paper industry, patronized by erstwhile ruler Sawai Man Singh 400 years ago in Rajasthan, continues to flourish in modern times. ANI

Naval Chiefs of 30 countries to meet in Delhi in February
Naval Chiefs of 30 Indian Ocean Region (IOR) littoral countries will meet in New Delhi on February 14-15 to increase security, safety, stability and maritime cooperation in the region. ANI

No takers for Pakistan Radio allegation over misuse of anti-terror laws
The Government of Indian Punjab has strongly rebutted Pakistan Radio allegations that the Indian Government misused the anti-terror laws like POTA against minorities in the state. ANI

Gordon Brown conferred doctorate by Delhi University
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown was honoured today with a doctorate degree by Delhi University, in recognition of his achievements in the field of academics and public services. ANI

Chidambaram to lead 80-member team to Davos meet
An 80-member strong Indian delegation from CII will participate in the World Economic Forums Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, from January 23 to 27, 2008. ANI

Patil urges Asia to build robust disaster risk reduction system
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil today urged South Asian nations to use their strengths in science and technology to build a robust system of prevention, mitigation and preparedness to reduce risks of natural and man-made disasters. ANI

Displaced Kashmiri Hindus demand rehabilitation package
Displaced Kashmiri Hindus have demanded that they be rehabilitated wherever they live. ANI

Uddhav re-elected as Shiva Sena executive president
Bal Thackerays son Uddhav Thackeray was today re-elected as Shiv Senas executive president for his second consecutive term at the national executive meeting of the party at the Sena Bhavan here. ANI

Kamal Nath to address World Economic Forum in Davos
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath will address the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, tomorrow. ANI

Make IMF independent watchdog to prevent financial crises: Brown
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown today proposed turning the International Monetary Fund (IMF) into an independent watchdog that would form the heart of a global early warning system against financial turbulence. ANI

Punjabi NRI Sammelan 2008 offers diaspora a platform for discussion
The `Punjabi NRI Sammelan is fast emerging as a vital bridge between expatriates and their home State. ANI

NRIs cherish visiting their ancestral villages
Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), who recently attended the Punjabi NRI Sammelan 2008, have unanimously revealed that apart from participating in the event, their most cherished desire was to visit their ancestral villages. ANI

Greenpeace blames India for going slow on Ban the Bulb campaign
International environmental watchdog Greenpeace has blamed New Delhi for not doing enough to press the Ban the Bulb campaign. ANI

American college students learning Yoga in Chennai
For a group of American students visiting India on an education tour, one of the biggest charms has been learning Yoga at a Chennai college here. ANI

5 pilgrims dead as bus catches fire in Bhubaneswar
At least five persons were dead and 25 were injured when a Madhya Pradesh Road Transport Corporation bus caught fire near Kalpana square in Bhubaneswar this morning. ANI

ISRO successfully launches Israeli satellite Polaris
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) today successfully launched an Israeli satellite Polaris from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota. ANI

Top health officials will review anti bird flu projects in Bengal
Union Minister of State for Health, Pana Baka Lakshmi, will review health projects related to bird flu in West Bengal today. ANI

alam, Dalai Lama to launch new global initiative for conflict avoidance
The former President of India, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam, and Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, would be the chief guests at the formal launch of the Global Foundation for Civilisational Harmony [India], a global initiative for conflict avoidance with Indian and Eastern perspective, at the Chinmaya Mission Hall, Lodhi Road, in Delhi on Tuesday. ANI

ISRO to launch Israeli satellite Polaris today
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch an Israeli satellite Polaris from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota today. ANI

Quantum of sentence in Bilkis Bano rape case today
A special court in Mumbai will today pronounce the quantum of sentence to 13 persons, who were convicted in connection with the 2002 Bilkis Bano gang-rape case related to the post-Godhra communal violence. ANI

36 killed as bus falls into a deep gorge in Nasik
At least 36 passengers, including 12 women and four children, were killed and 40 were injured when a bus in which the victims were travelling fell into a deep gorge here last night. ANI

Idea Cellular Limited: Consolidated Q3 Results Revenue Rs 17103 mn, EBITDA Rs 5694 mn, PAT Rs 2368 mn
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Lavasa and University of Oxford Joint Initiative to Develop India's 21st Century Business Leaders
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Apeejay School, Noida, Wins 2007-2008 Future Cities India 2020 Student Design Competition
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Tanla Solutions Announces Q3 Results for FY 08
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Amul Launches CALCI+ (High Calcium Milk)
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Rediff.com India Limited Schedules Third Quarter Earnings Results Conference Call for January 28, 2008
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It's not the AK 47 that kills, but, the polluted mind
Foster Human Values lead a peaceful life: Observed speakers at a Seminar on Degradation of Human Values-Is there a future? Solus Media

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Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on January 21, 2008

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 11240
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 11190
Silver (Kg): Rs. 20470

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 20200
Sovereign: Rs. 9100
Standard gold: Rs. 11350

Kolkatta Bullion Market

Gold: Rs. 11385
Silver: Rs. 19750

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 21050
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 11230
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 10410

Bullion Rates on January 21, 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 January 21, 2008

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 39.38 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 76.9 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 57.27 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 36.92 Indian National Rupees (INR)

All Forex Rates of January 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.