India News / Press Releases on November 13, 2007

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Govt can go to IAEA provided no pact on nuke deal is finalised: Bardhan
The Communist Party of India (CPI) General Secretary A B Bardhan today said that the government can approach the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as long as they dont finalise any agreement on the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal. ANI

Buddhadeb appeals for help to Nandigram villagers returning their homes
West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya today appealed for help to the villagers returning to their homes in trouble-torn Nandigram in the States East Midnapore District. ANI

Dialogue is the only way to resolve a dispute: Dalai Lama
Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama today said that dialogue and compromise alone offer a realistic solution to problems in todays world. ANI

CPI (ML) New Democracy activists protest in Delhi against Nandigram violence
Activists of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) New Democracy (CPI (ML) ND) held a protest demonstration here today against the West Bengal government for alleged aggression on villagers, who are opposed to the acquisition of land for setting up economic zones in the state. ANI

Vice President Ansari releases Maheep Singh Rachnavali
Vice President Hamid Ansari today released the 10 volumes of the books by noted writer Dr. Maheep Singh titled Maheep Singh Rachnavali at a function here. ANI

Abu Salem appears before Bhopal court in fake passport case
Underworld don Abu Salem was produced before a local court here today in connection with a fake passport case. ANI

Sohrabbudin fake encounter: Bail pleas of Vanzara, six others rejected
An Ahmedabad court today rejected the bail petitions of IPS officer D G Vanzara, and six others, who are the prime suspects in the 2005 Sohrabbudin Sheikh fake encounter case. ANI

Himachal Pradeshs highest village hails State polls before snow
Residents of Komik Village in the Spiti Valley, that undergoes elections for the State legislature on Wednesday in Himachal Pradesh, are enthusiastic about polls, which are being held when the area is not under snow. ANI

Pawar says wheat import required to boost buffer stock
Union Agriculture and Food Minister Sharad Pawar today said the buffer stock of wheat needs to be augmented to meet any demand. ANI

Delhi High Court restrains YouTube from showing T-Series albums
The Delhi High Court has in an interim order, restrained YouTube, an audio-video sharing website owned by Google Inc, from infringing in the exclusive copyright works ofthe well known T-Series label. ANI

Karnataka Governor asks BJP-JD (S) coalition to prove majority by Nov 20
Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur today asked Chief Minister B S Yeddiyurappa to prove his majority on the floor of the State Assembly by November 20. ANI

Vidharbhas cotton growers taking up soyabean farming
Disappointed at the low returns from cotton production over the years, farmers in Vidharbha region of Nagpur in Maharashtra are taking up soyabean production. ANI

Winters bring in foreigners to Shimla
A large number of foreign tourists start arriving in Shimla with the onset of winter. The scenic hill station has an unusual fascination not just due to its environs but also due to the historical significance linked to this place. ANI

Meet the granny whos hooked to computer games!
A 72-year-old Chinese woman has gotten so hooked to computer games that she starts playing them at 9 am every day. ANI

Arjun Singh to inaugurate Childrens Assembly on Wednesday
Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh will inaugurate a Childrens Assembly and Integration Camp on Childrens Day on Wednesday. ANI

Advani seeks discussion on Nandigram in Parliament
Leader of Opposition L K Advani today said that what has happened in Nandigram was shocking beyond words. ANI

Stage set for polling in Himachal Pradesh
The stage is set for the first phase of polling in three tribal constituencies of Kinnaur, Lahaul Spiti and Bharmour in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday. ANI

Nandigram peaceful a day after shutdown
Life is fast returning to normal in Nandigram, a day after a state-wide shutdown was called by the Opposition in protest over the acquisition of land for a industrial zone. ANI

Canines win hearts of animal lovers in Kerala
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Two UK Hawk jet trainers arrive in Jamnagar
The first two of the sixty-six Hawk jet trainers contracted for the Indian Air Force (IAF) landed in Jamnagar on Monday from the United Kingdom.The aircraft were given an enthusiastic welcome on their maiden landing on Indian soil. ANI

Sanwer under curfew for second day over communal clash
Curfew continued for the second day in the town of Sanwer near Indore following clashes between two communities in which at least three people were killed and another two were injured. ANI

National Workshop on Forest Fires to begin today
Minister of State for Environment and Forests S. Regupathy will inaugurate a two-day National Workshop on Forest Fires here today. ANI

Mitsui Chemicals Group To Set Up Manufacturing Unit At Neemrana-Phase III, Rajasthan
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Tadiran Telecom to Partner with HCL Infosystems, One of India's Leading IT Companies
Business Wire India

City's Lions Club's distinction
Ist Lions Club to have been formed in A.P, 3rd in South Indian and one of the six in India, Lions Club of Hyderbad completes 50 years and celebrates Golden Jubilee Year Solus Media

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Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on November 13, 2007

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 10335
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 10225
Silver (Kg): Rs. 19490

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 19200
Sovereign: Rs. 8500
Standard gold: Rs. 10030

Kolkatta Bullion Market

Gold: Rs. 10445
Silver: Rs. 19000

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 19370
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 10240
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 9490

Bullion Rates on November 13, 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 November 13, 2007

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 39.39 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 81.31 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 57.44 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 35.77 Indian National Rupees (INR)

All Forex Rates of November 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.