India News / Press Releases on July 9, 2007

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Commission on unorganised sector recommends penal interest on delayed wages
The National Commission for Enterprises in the Unorganised Sector (NCEUS) in a report submitted to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has recommended penal interest on delayed payment of wages to unorganised workers. ANI

India facing shortage of leadership with nobility: Kalam
President APJ Abdul Kalam today said that the country is facing the shortage of leadership with nobility due to which society is going through a unique dynamics. ANI

Punjab police halts Sikhs march demanding Dera chiefs arrest
Punjab police on Monday halted a march by hundreds of Sikhs here protesting delay in the arrest of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Raheem Singh, charged with blasphemy. ANI

Omar Abdullah escapes bid on life
National Conference chief Omar Abdullah today had a narrow escape when suspected militants lobbed two rifle grenades targeting him, which exploded 300 metres away from the leader. ANI

Bangalore police seize high capacity disc belonging to Kafeel
Bangalore Police on Monday said it was checking the hard discs of a computer seized from UK bomb plot suspect Kafeel Ahmed for clues. ANI

Former PM Chandra Shekhar cremated with full state honours(lead:Shekhar)
The mortal remains of Indias eleventh Prime Minister, Chandra Shekhar, were consigned to flames at Ekta Sthal, on the outskirts of the capital New Delhi, on Monday afternoon with due solemnity and pomp befitting the occasion. ANI

Delhi High Court defers hearing of plea against Pratibha Patil
The Delhi High Court today deferred the hearing of a petition that directed the Election Commission to withdraw the nomination papers of United Progressive Alliance (UPA)-Left Presidential candidate Pratibha Patils till September 24 ANI

Thousands affected as many parts of Orissa, West Bengal remain submerged
Thousands of people were marooned in the States of West Bengal and Orissa on Monday as several parts of the States remain submerged in the floodwaters. ANI

Displaced Kashmiri Pandits demand immediate resettlement
Hundreds of displaced Kashmiri Pandits, took to streets on Monday, ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singhs visit to Jammu, demanding immediate rehabilitation. ANI

Editors Guild condemns threats issued to Mathrubhumi editor
The Editors Guild of India today strongly condemned the threats issued to K. Gopalakrishnan, Editor, Mathrubhumi Malayalam, by leaders of the CPI(M) and its frontal organisations in Kerala. ANI

Amarnath yatra resumes
The annual Amarnath Yatra resumed this morning after a temporary suspension due to inclement weather. ANI

Search, rescue operations on for Samudrika-10 crew
Search and rescue efforts are on for the crew of the sunken ONGC-owned Offshore Supply Vessel Samudrika-10. ANI

Chattisgarhs Kosa weavers living in penury
The Kosa saris are facing competition from the powerlooms and artificial silks that are flooding the market here. ANI

Pakistani train passengers stranded in Rajasthan due to floods
Pakistani train passengers, stranded at the Bhagat Ki Kothi railway station due to floods, today complained rail authorities disdain. ANI

Global warming threatens Tibet
A group of scientists, organized by World Wildlife Fund (WWF), has expressed fears about global warming having a delibitating impact on Tibet in the near future. ANI

Superstitious Uttar Pradesh villagers throng well for cure
Superstitious people are flocking to Bishnupura village in Uttar Pradeshs Maharajganj District for treatment for animal bites, with water drawn from a well. ANI

Election Commission issues notification for Vice-Presidential election
The Election Commission (EC) today issued a notification for the Vice-Presidential election, scheduled for August 10. ANI

Nagaland in peace now showcased on canvas
Youngsters of Nagaland recently organised a painting exhibition to demonstrate the changing canvas of a state experimenting with peace and normalcy after decades of violence. ANI

One killed, 24 injured as mini-bus overturns in East Delhi
One person was killed and 24 students injured when a mini-bus in which they travelling, overturned in the Preet Vihar area of East Delhi this morning. ANI

Chandigarh makes a pitch for cycle tourism
Keen to bring down the level of vehicular pollution, the administration in the Union Territory of Chandigarh is promoting Cycle Tourism.Vivek Atray, Director, Tourism and Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration said that cycling is ideally suited to Chandigarh, not only for tourism but also for lifestyle in the city because of less traffic congestion. ANI

Kalam to launch National e-Courts Project today
President Dr. A.P. J. Abdul Kalam will launch National e-Courts Project for extensive computerisation of courts here today. ANI

Chandrashekhars state funeral today
Full state funeral of former Prime Minister Chandrashekhar will take place at 5.00 p.m. at Ekta Sthal today. ANI

Mr. Azim Premji launches Jalebi Management in Bangalore
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Ajay Srinivasan Appointed as CEO, Financial Services and Director, Corporate Strategy & Business Development Aditya Birla Group
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Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on July 9, 2007

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 8670
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 8625
Silver (Kg): Rs. 17525

Indore Bullion Market

Gold (10 grams): Rs. 8910
Silver (1Kg): Rs. 18750

Bhopal Bullion Market

Gold (10 grams): Rs. 9150
Silver (1Kg): Rs. 18750

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 17235
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 8665
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 8330

Bullion Rates on July 9, 2007 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 9, 2007

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 40.41 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 81.23 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 55 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 32.69 Indian National Rupees (INR)

All Forex Rates of July 2007

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.