India News / Press Releases on October 5, 2007

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Nuclear capable Agni-I missile test fired
Nuclear capable missile Agni-1 was test fired successfully today from a military base in Bhadrak in Orissa at 10.40 a.m. ANI

75-yr-old IAF wants to widen its horizon
The Indian Air Force (IAF), which has turned 75 years old, wants to expand its reach in future up to the South China Sea to secure the countrys energy needs, due to the changing global scenario. ANI

Left, UPA to meet on Oct 9 over nuke deal
The Left parties and the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) will meet again on October 9 to further discuss and sort out the differences over the proposed Indo-US civil nuclear deal. ANI

Gowda, Rajnath to meet tomorrow over Karnataka power crisis
The meeting between Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) chief H D Deve Gowda and Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh to discuss the power transfer issue in Karnataka will take place tomorrow. ANI

Pipili appliqué work lures curio lovers
Famous appliqué work of Orissa used for decorating deities is now widely being used by the masses to adorn their homes. ANI

Women potters in Manipur struggle to keep traditional art alive
pur), Oct 5 (ANIWomen potters in Manipur are struggling to keep alive the traditional craft of coil pottery, the main source of their meagre income. ANI

Manasbal Lake in Kashmir attracts tourists to valley
The Manasbal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir is attracting tourists to the valley following promotional efforts by the State Government. ANI

Karnataka Assembly to meet for trial of strength on October 18
The Karnataka Cabinet met here on Friday morning and decided to hold special session of the State Assembly on October 18 for a trial of strength. ANI

Reuters launches SMS crop service for farmers
News and information company Reuters Group Plc has launched an exclusive SMS service for farmers in Pune that will provide them with vital information on crop prices, weather and other related issues. ANI

Amul Pro-Biotic Ice-Cream Gets No. 1 Award at World Dairy Summit
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  McDowell's No.1 Spreads the Cheer Through the Cheers India Tour
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NDTV Good Times Powers ACTVE Cooking on TATA Sky
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Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 9480
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 9430
Silver (Kg): Rs. 18075

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 17800
Sovereign: Rs. 7800
Standard gold: Rs. 9550

Kolkatta Bullion Market

Gold: Rs. 9595
Silver: Rs. 17850

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 17850
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 9425
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 8730

Bullion Rates on October 5, 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.

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 39.49 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 80.41 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 55.76 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 33.88 Indian National Rupees (INR)

All Forex Rates of October 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.

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