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January 25, 2008

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Karnataka High Court orders Ramoji Rao to appear in Ballari Court

BJP, Left and JD (S) condemn bomb blasts in Bangalore

No one has power to dissolve assemblies: Pak PM

Speed 2: Cruise Control voted as Worst Ever Sequel

Japan-US alliance should be expanded by including India, Australia

Kalmadi hopeful of India wining medals in tennis, boxing and shooting

Hubble finds largest sample of very distant galaxies seen to date

Adult stem cells finding provides foundation for brain injury cure

India News / Press Releases on January 25, 2008

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Foundation stone laid for 16 projects in Amritsar
The border district of Amritsar today witnessed a development wave, as Sukhbir Singh Badal, MP and the Working President of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), laid the foundation stone of 16 projects in Majitha constituency in Punjabs Amritsar District, to be completed at the cost of Rs. 32 crores. ANI

Left Front splits after 30 years in Tripura
The Forward Bloc, a key constituent of the ruling alliance in Tripura, on Friday decided to quit the Left Front after being denied the preferred number of seats to contest in the upcoming Assembly election in the State by the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M). ANI

Take collective action to counter terrorism: Pratibha Patil
President Pratibha Patil today called for a collective action to counter terrorism, while cautioning that terrorism constituted a grave threat to the civilized world. ANI

Sikhs protest against French law banning turbans
A Sikh organisation has organised a street protest here today against French President Nicholas Sarkozy to express resentment against the French legislation that bars Sikhs from wearing turbans in France. ANI

Police unearth huge kidney racket in Gurgaon
A huge organ transplant racket involving the sale of kidneys, has been unearthed in the heart of Gurgaon by a joint team of the Uttar Pradesh Police and the Gurgaon Police late tonight. ANI

Security beefed up in north-east as militants call R-Day boycott
Security in the northeastern region has been tightened in the wake of Republic Day boycott call given by four militant groups. ANI

India, France sign five pacts
India and France today signed five pacts, including on defence and civil nuclear energy, to boost bilateral ties. ANI

India, France issue joint declaration on global warming
France and India have decided to unite their efforts to work against the major challenge of climate change. ANI

France acknowledges importance of India-EU strategic partnership
India and France today reiterated the importance of strategic partnership between India and the European Union. ANI

France to facilitate setting up of Indian Cultural Centre in Paris
France today agreed to facilitate an early establishment of an Indian Cultural Centre in Paris. ANI

Indian, France to boost civil nuclear cooperation
France and India today decided to give a new impetus to their cooperation for the development of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes as an expression of their strategic partnership. ANI

Carla Bruni to join President Sarkozy at Taj Mahal on Jan 26
After intense speculation, ultimately Italian-born supermodel turned singer Carla Bruni is finally coming to India and will visit the monument of love -- Taj Mahal -- on Saturday along with French President Nicholas Sarkozy. ANI

France supports Indias inclusion as UN Security Councils permanent member
France today said that it supports Indias inclusion as a permanent member of UN Security Council, thus making the UN more relevant to the needs of the 21st century and enabling India to play its role in world affairs. ANI

Gen Kiyani wants to rebuild Pak Armys tarnished image
Admiral William Fallon, chief of US Central Command, which includes Pakistan in its area of responsibility, has said that Pakistan Army Chief General Ashfaq Kiyani is a professional soldier who wants to rebuild an army whose reputation was tarnished during the Musharraf regime. ANI

India and France to set up a joint research laboratory on sustainable chemistry
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the French National Science Research Institute (CNRS) have entered into an agreement for the creation of Joint Research laboratory on sustainable chemistry at Interfaces. ANI

Dr. Manmohan Singh condoles the demise of Usha Narayanan
The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has condoled the passing away of the former first lady of India, Usha Narayanan. ANI

Rare collection of antique lamps on display in Coimbatore
A unique collection of antique lamps is on display in Coimbatore. ANI

Discovery Channel to launch Discovery Atlas on Republic Day
Discovery Channel will launch Discovery Atlas, a portrait of the worlds greatest and unique nations seen through the lives of their extraordinary people, on Republic Day. ANI

Special oil massage for jumbos at Lucknow zoo
While the entire north India is under cold wave, the jumbos at a zoo here are being given a special oil massage to prevent them from chill. ANI

Shutdown in Bihar
Normal life came to a standstill in Bihar due to a state-wide shutdown called by the opposition in protest against the death of three demonstrators in police firing at Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur District. ANI

Rhino poaching on the increase in Assams Kaziranga Park
Despite claims of security measures being in place to prevent poaching activities in Kaziranga National Park, the recent incident of gouging out a horn of a female rhino and killing of a calf has served as a wake up call for the wildlife authorities here. ANI

Maharashtra to assist West Bengal to control bird flu
The Maharashtra Governments Animal Husbandry Department has sent a team of bird flu experts to West Bengal to help in curbing the outbreak of the disease. ANI

Jaipur witnesses real estate boom
Jaipur city has taken a leap forward from its historical heritage to join the ranks of modern technology centres of reckoning in the country. ANI

India, France to give new impetus to strategic ties
Giving a new impetus to strategic ties, India and France have finalized negotiations for a bilateral agreement on cooperation in the field of civil nuclear energy. ANI

North India continues to shiver under severe cold wave
ANI

425 gallantry awards for armed forces
President Pratibha Patil has approved awards of 425 gallantry and other Defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel and others. ANI

Ashoka Chakra for Major Dinesh Raghu Raman
President Pratibha Patil will confer the Ashok Chakra posthumously to Major Dinesh Raghu Raman at the Republic Day Celebrations at Rajpath on Saturday. ANI

Vice President greets nation on occasion of Republic Day
Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari today extended his warm greetings to fellow citizens on the occasion of Republic Day. ANI

Republic Day parade to showcase nations achievements
The 59th Republic Day parade will highlight the nations achievements in various fields such as military prowess, scintillating display of air power and also our rich and diverse cultural heritage. ANI

Kerela boy invents wireless and mobile voting machine
A 24-year-old boy from Kerala has invented a wireless and mobile voting machine to reach out to the remotest corners of the country. ANI

Employees of public sector banks on strike
Employees of nationalised banks are observing a one-day strike today in protest against the proposed merger between State Bank of India (SBI) and its associate banks and entry of large number of foreign banks. ANI

Security tightened for oppositions shutdown in Bihar
Security arrangements across Bihar have been tightened today in view of a state-wide shutdown called by the opposition in protest against the death of three demonstrators in police firing at Kahalgaon in Bhagalpur District. ANI

Himachal caps become popular
The caps of Himachal Pradesh have become a source of livelihood for thousands in the hill state. ANI

President to address the nation on Republic Day eve
President Pratibha Patil will address the nation on the eve of the 59th Republic Day. ANI

French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrives in India
French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived here today on a two-day official visit to further enhance trade and business ties between the two countries. ANI

Rajat Sharma Takes Enterprise Value To Rs 500 crore
Business Wire India

Hindustan Unilever Adds Provocateur to the Lux Bouquet
Business Wire India

D-Link (India) Limited Announces Results for the Quarter Ended 31st December, 2007
Business Wire India

Bihar Caustic and Chemicals Announces Results for Q3 FY 2008
Business Wire India

Carlsberg and Heineken Consortium to Acquire Scottish & Newcastle Plc
Business Wire India

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Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on January 25, 2008

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 11780
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 11725
Silver (Kg): Rs. 20970

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 20700
Sovereign: Rs. 9250
Standard gold: Rs. 11750

Kolkatta Bullion Market

Gold: Rs. 11915
Silver: Rs. 20300

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 21735
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 11635
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 10780

Bullion Rates on January 25, 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 25, 2008

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 39.4 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 77.95 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 58.14 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 36.65 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.

 

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