India News / Press Releases on January 30, 2008

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CCEA approves recapitalisation of 27 regional rural banks
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today gave its approval for recapitalisation of 27 regional rural banks (RRBs) whose net negative worth is assessed at Rs 1,796 crore. ANI

Cabinet extends term of national commission to study developmental aspects of denotified, nomadic, semi-nomadic tribes.
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for extension of the term of the National Commission for denotified tribes and semi nomadic and nomadic tribes from February 2 to August 5 this year. ANI

Cabinets extends tenure of Commission for Economically Backward Classes not covered by existing reservation policy
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for extension of tenure of the Commission for Economically Backward Classes not covered by the existing reservation policy for a period of six months with effect from February 1 this year on the existing terms and conditions. ANI

CCEA approves minimum support price for raw jute at Rs 1,250 per quintal
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today approved the minimum support price (MSP) for raw jute at Rs 1,250 per quintal. ANI

CCEA approves implementation of Project Tiget at Rs. 6 billion
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today gave its approval for continued implementation of the ongoing centrally sponsored Project Tiger during the XI Five Year Plan at an estimated cost of Rs.600 crore (Rs 6 billion). ANI

Centre to introduce second MI 172 helicopter service in Arunachal
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to provide subsidy to the Arunachal Pradesh for operating an exclusive MI 172 helicopter service between Guwahati and Tawang initially for a period of one year. ANI

Cabinet approves merger of industrial dearness allowances portion with basic pay
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to merging a portion of Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) equalling 50 per cent of the existing basic pay of public sector employees with their basic pay with effect from January 1 last year. ANI

Cabinet approves construction of Afghanistans Parliament Building, Indian chancery complex in Kabul
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for allowing the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) to proceed with the tendering process for the combined projects of construction of the Afghanistans Parliament Building and the Indian Chancery Complex in Kabul. ANI

Nation pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 60th death anniversary
President Pratibha Patil led the country today in paying homage to Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi on his 60th death anniversary. ANI

Mahatma Gandhis ashes immersed in Arabian Sea
An urn containing ashes of Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, was immersed in the Arabian Sea here today on his 60th death anniversary. ANI

Meet Ludhianas child prodigy in classical music
At a time when most of the kids are glued to television watching dance shows or serials, a nine-year-old Ludhiana girl has prepared herself to master the art of playing musical instruments. ANI

Nizamabad man can withstand 230 volt of electric current!
Believe it or not, a man in Nizamabad has developed immunity to electric current and can let it pass through his body that acts as a conductor when he lights any electric bulb. ANI

Telgi gets 10 years rigorous imprisonment
A special CBI Court in Chennai has sentenced Abdul Karim Telgi, the main accused in the fake stamp paper scam to 10 years rigorous imprisonment on Wednesday. ANI

Vegetable vendor lady asked to pay rupees 70 lakh as income tax!
A vegetable vendor Parvatibai Salvi of Kalyan area near Mumbai is spending sleepless nights since getting a notice from the income tax department asking her to pay nearly rupees 70 lakh (seven million rupees) as tax for selling a property. ANI

21 people killed in separate bus mishaps in Meghalaya, Assam
At least 21 people, including 10 members of a marriage party, died in two separate accidents in Meghalaya and Assam on Wednesday. ANI

China to build third station on top of Antarctica by 2009
China is expected to complete the construction of its third station around the highest point on Antarctica by 2009, the captain of a Chinese expedition team told Xinhua on Tuesday. ANI

EC to issue notification for Tripura assembly polls
The Election Commission (EC) will today issue formal notification for a single-phase Assembly poll in Tripura to be held on February 23. ANI

Congress and BJP activists clash in Shivpuri over Afzal Guru
Activists of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress party clashed here during a demonstration by the BJP, demanding execution of a death sentence handed down to Afzal Guru, the prime accuse in the Parliament attack case of December 13, 2001. ANI

Harbhajans family celebrates victory of truth
Unbridled happiness erupted into spontaneous song and dance in typical Punjabi style as friends and relatives of off-spinner Harbhajan Singh visited his home and celebrated what they hailed as a victory of truth. ANI

Axed teachers protest in Patna
Teachers staged a protest in Patna on Tuesday against the State Governments decision to rescind their appointment. ANI

World is anxious about Pakistan crises: Jesse Jackson
US civil right activist Jesse Jackson has said the world is anxiously watching how Pakistan tackles its present state of instability and uncertainty, ANI

CBI court to decide on plea against Pandher in Jyoti murder case
A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court will decide whether Nithari killings accused Moninder Singh Pandher is to also be named an accused in the rape and murder of 14-year-old Jyoti. ANI

Sify Launches end-to-end Managed Security Services
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Cisco Unveils Nexus 7000 Series Data Center-Class Platform
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Bhiwadi Industrial Cluster Attracts Three Brand New Projects
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Aditya Birla Nuvo Limited Reports Results for Q3 FY 2008
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Hindalco Industries Limited Q3 FY 2007-2008 Results
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Business Wire India is the Official News Distribution Partner for the CII CFO Summit 2008
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Maxim on it's 2nd Anniversary Launches the Internationally Acclaimed Maxim Calendar 2008 First Ever in India with Yana Gupta & Miss Maxim India-Asia Pacific
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Himalaya's New Neem Foaming Face Wash for Clear, Soft and Supple Skin!
The Neem and Turmeric combination are a potent formula for good, healthy and blemish-free skin. Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide

Vision 2k+ Inc. expands its operations
Minister of IT & Communications Mr. R. Damoder Reddy to inaugurate Warangal branch tomorrow Solus Media

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Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on January 30, 2008

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 11840
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 11785
Silver (Kg): Rs. 21020

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 20800
Sovereign: Rs. 9275
Standard gold: Rs. 11890

Kolkatta Bullion Market

Gold: Rs. 11965
Silver: Rs. 20250

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 21895
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 11775
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 10910

Bullion Rates on January 30, 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 30, 2008

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 39.43 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 78.45 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 58.26 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 36.94 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.