India News / Press Releases on November 22, 2007

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Taslima Nasreen sent to Jaipur
Controversial Bangladesh author Taslima Nasreen was sent to Jaipur from Kolkata on Thursday, a day after violent protests in West Bengal capital led to the army being called in there. ANI

Beijing does not recognise Mac Mohan Line as Indo-China border: Pranab
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee today informed the Rajya Sabha that it is correct that China refuses to recognize the Mac Mohan Line as the border between India and China. ANI

Task force on Indias nuclear stand did not review 123-agreement, says Pranab
A task force which was set up to review Indias existing positions on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation issues has submitted its report to Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon. ANI

Operation Sahayata to carry relief materials to Bangladesh begins
Indias operation to assist thousands of Bangladesh nationals affected by Cyclone Sidr began today with Indian Air Forces (IAF) special IL-76 aircraft reaching Dhaka with relief materials. ANI

BJP, Left women Parliamentarians join hand for Women Reservation Bill
Women parliamentarians belonging to diametrically opposite sides of the political spectrum on Thursday demanded the introduction of the Women Reservation Bill seeking 33 per cent quota for women in Parliament and the State assemblies during the on going winter session. ANI

No classified data stolen in Kanpur computer theft case, says Defence Ministry
Three computers have been stolen from the premises of Defence Material Store Research Development andstablishment (DMSRDE), a unit of Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO), in Kanpur, but the Ministry says that stolen computers did not contain any classified information. ANI

BJP stings CPI (M), demands Presidents rule in West Bengal
The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched a hard-hitting criticism against CPI (M) for being unable to handle the situation in Nandigram, and demanded imposition of Centres rule in the State, alleging that it has no faith in the West Bengal government s sincerity in implementing directions of the Union Home Ministry. ANI

PMK, Left parties protest in Delhi demanding reservations for OBCs
Pattali Makkal Katachi (PMK) and the Left parties took out a rally here today demanding additional quota for students of the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in state-run colleges. ANI

Government to launch Skill Development Mission: Montek Ahluwalia
Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission, has said that the government plans to launch a Skill Development Mission to help release the latent entrepreneurial energies of the people. ANI

PM leaves for Uganda
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday left for Ugandan capital Kampala to attend the 53-nation Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) beginning on Friday. ANI

Buddhist devotees participate in 20th anniversary celebrations of Buddha statue in Gaya
Indian and Japanese Buddhist devotees participated in 20th anniversary celebrations of the 80-feet-tall Lord Buddha statue in Daijokyo Buddhist temple in Gaya. ANI

Film London and Bollywood sign agreement to promote ties
The Film and Television Producers Guild of India (FTPGI) and Film London signed an agreement to promote film ties. ANI

National water sports meet held in Himachal despite poor infrastructure
Sports lovers in Himachal Pradesh had a gala time this past week, as they attended the 18th All India Kayaking and Canoeing Water Sports championship held here for the first time. ANI

Saving the famous Bodhi Tree at Bodh Gaya
With over 2,000-year-old legacy attached to it, the Bodhi tree at Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya has been revered by Buddhists and people of different faiths across the world. But its existence had come under challenge recently. Following people chopping off its branches or taking twigs for keepsake, the Bodhi Trees existence was under grave threat. But thanks to experts from Dehradun-based Forest Research Institute, the revered tree is now safe. ANI

India sends relief to cyclone-hit Bangladesh
An Indian Air Force transport plane carrying relief material for cyclone victims in Bangladesh, left for Dhaka from New Delhi on Thursday. ANI

Uphaar case: Delhi court to pronounce quantum of sentence on Friday
A Delhi Sessions Court will pronounce the uantum of sentence to 12 persons, who were convicted in connection with the 1997 Uphaar Cinema Hall blaze case, on Friday. ANI

US-acquired landing ship Jalashwa steals show as Indian navy displays firepower
US-acquired landing ship Jalashwa stole the show as Indian navy displayed its firepower off southern Visakahpatnam, as part of the Navy-Week celebrations. ANI

Pranab meets Bangladeshi counterpart in Uganda
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee held talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury in Uganda on Wednesday, as New Delhi pledged to provide relief for cyclone-hit country. ANI

Green Investor Network Launched at the Investor Forum
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Construction Chemicals - The Future Building Blocks?
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Broadband Connectivity Essential to Steer India to Next Phase of Telecom Growth
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Hitachi to Enhance Focus on High-end LCD Space with Ultra Thin Panels
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Zoom Developers Partners with China's YAPP Automotive Parts Co
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Three Companies Receive Venture Funding at CII- Investor Forum '07
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Micro Entrepreneurship Celebrated with Presentation of Citi Micro Entrepreneur Awards 2007
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