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July 18, 2008

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India News / Press Releases on July 18, 2008

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At least 32 persons including six security men injured in grenade attack in J-K
At least 32 persons including six security personnel were injured in a grenade attack at Banihal bus stand on Jammu Srinagar National Highway today. ANI

Sai Baba statue a big attraction in Bangalore
A large number of devotees has started thronging a house in Bangalores Hanumanthnagara after learning that a miracle which has occurred in a revered Sai Baba statue. ANI

Congress reiterates its confidence of proving majority
The Congress party has expressed confidence about having majority ahead of trust vote amid reports that one of its key supporters, Samajwadi Party is struggling to keep its flock together due to dissatisfaction among some of its 39 lawmakers over the partys decision to back the government. ANI

Tension prevails in Dabwali (Update-Dabwali-protest)
Situation remained tense and a curfew was imposed in Dabwali town of Sirsa District, as the Sikh community continued its protest over the death of a member of Sikh community after a clash with the supporters of controversial Dera Sacha Sauda on Friday. ANI

Congress refutes allegations of horse-trading ahead of vote count (Update-Congress)
All India Congress Committee General Secretary and the in-charge of the partys Uttar Pradesh affairs, Digvijay Singh and External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee today separately refuted allegations of horse-trading of MPs made by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of Tuesdays vote of confidence in Parliament. ANI

Asaram supporters attack mediamen in Ahmedabad
Supporters of spiritual Guru Asaram Bapu today allegedly attacked mediapersons and damaged their cameras to prevent them shooting near Gurus Ashram. ANI

SGPC demands arrest of Dera Sacha Sauda chief
Condemning the killing of a Sikh in a clash between followers of the Dera Sacha Sauda Sect and a group of Sikhs in Haryanas Dabwali town today, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandhak Committee (SGPC) demanded the immediate arrest of Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the chief of the sect. ANI

Indian Air Force to launch independent website
The Indian Air Force placement cell will launch its website www.iafpe.co.in on July 22 at the Air Force Auditorium. ANI

CPI (M), SP issue whips to their MPs ahead of vote of confidence date
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Samajwadi Party today issued a three-line whip to their Members of Parliament to be present in the Lok Sabha on July 21 and 22. ANI

Tibetan in exiles celebrate Guru Purnima in Dharamsala
Scores of Tibetan exiles, gathered in Dharamsala on Friday to offer prayers to Lord Buddha and their religious leader Dalai Lama on the occasion of Guru Purnima, a festival dedicated to ones spiritual guru. ANI

Congress refutes allegations of horse-trading ahead of vote count
All India Congress Committee General Secretary and the in-charge of the partys Uttar Pradesh affairs, Digvijay Singh and External Affairs Ministerranab Mukherjee today separately refuted allegations of horse-trading of MPs made by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of Tuesdays vote of confidence in Parliament. ANI

For Indian wrestlers, the Olympics means practicing for an alien turf
Indian wrestling, which dates back to 5th century B.C, has undergone several changes over the centuries. The most recent changes have been the influence of western methodologies and expectations for international competitions like the Olympics. ANI

Worlds highest cricket ground in Himachal awaits official matches
Located at an altitude of 7,500 feet above sea-level, the Chail cricket ground in Himachal Pradesh is described to be the highest cricket ground in the world. ANI

Indefinite curfew imposed in Sirsa over Dera-Sikh clash
An indefinite curfew has been imposed in Dabwali town of Sirsa District today following clashes between a group of Sikhs and Dera Sacha Souda followers. ANI

Security beefed up in Haridwar ahead of monsoon festival
Security has been beefed up in Haridwar ahead of the Monsoon Festival during which thousands of pilgrims set out to carry water from the river Ganges to offer it to temples of the God Shiva. ANI

Zorbing ball attracting tourists in Himachal Pradesh
Zorbing ball, a game popular in New Zealand that was introduced four years ago in Himachal Pradesh, is attracting domestic and international tourists. ANI

Uttrakhand woman has 50 stray dogs in her house
For the past 25-26 years, a woman at Almora in Uttrakhand has been providing shelter to stray dogs in her house. ANI

Devotees celebrate Guru Purnima
A large number of devotees across India thronged temples to celebrate Guru Purnima, coinciding with the full moon day. ANI

Bengal farmers protest against falling prices of potatoes
In a novel protest, farmers here threw potatoes on the national highway, demanding that the government should intervene to arrest falling prices. ANI

Eight people feared dead in building collapse in Visakhapatnam
At least eight people were feared dead in a building collapse in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. ANI

KFC accused of cruelty to chickens in Chandigarh
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) activists staged a demonstration in front of American fast food outlet Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) here against cruelty towards chicken. ANI

Political parties opposing nuke deal gear up for crucial trust vote
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is sensing an opportunity to bring down the UPA Government during the trust vote on July 22, a chance it had been waiting for over four years. ANI

Soren meets NDA MPs
Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Shibu Soren is holding meetings with several leaders from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) camp here today. ANI

Rahul Gandhi arrives in Nagpur
Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi arrived here today on a visit to the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. ANI

India to brief IAEA on safeguards agreement in Vienna today
India will brief the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors in Vienna on the India-specific safeguards agreement without which the Indo-US civil nuclear deal cannot be operationalised. ANI

Varanasi silk industry trying to regain foreign markets
Silk industry in Varanasi is trying to regain foothold in international markets as China imposes restrictions on the export of silk products. ANI

Rahul Gandhi to begin Vidarbha tour from today
Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi will begin his three-day tour to the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra from today. ANI

Astral Polytechnik Posts 81% Jump in Topline for Q-1 (YOY)
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UltraTech Cement Announces Results for the Quarter ended 30th June, 2008
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Biocon and Abraxis Bioscience Launch Abraxane in India for Treatment of Breast Cancer
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Hyd Dist Collector Inaugurates Deep Mela 2008
Exhibition organised by all women club Deepshikha Mahila Club in aid of a school Solus Media

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Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on July 18, 2008

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 13000
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 13300
Silver (Kg): Rs. 25600

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 25700
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 13350
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 13100

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 25800
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 13400
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 13150

Bullion Rates on July 18, 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 July 18, 2008

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 42.78 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 85.51 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 67.9 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 40.33 Indian National Rupees (INR)

All Forex Rates of July 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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