India News / Press Releases on April 22, 2008

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Kupwara District Sessions Court awards life imprisonment to convict after 18 years
The District Sessions Court in Kupwara has awarded life imprisonment to an accused who had killed a person 18 years ago. ANI

Munde withdraws resignation as BJP general secretary
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gopinath Munde on Tuesday withdrew his resignation as general secretary, and said: I have been with the BJP for the last 30 years and I will stay in the party. I have never thought of joining any other platform, I will never think of it. ANI

Tamil Nadu hosts weeklong transgenders festival
Tamil Nadu is playing host to a weeklong festival dedicated to transgenders with the objective of facilitating their eventual entry into the existing social mainstream. ANI

Government may crackdown on cement and steel producers: Chidambaram
Finance Minister P Chidambaram told the Rajya Sabha today that the Government is looking at legal and administrative measures to deal with cement manufacturers and steel producers to contain inflation. ANI

SIMI has links with Lashker: Sriprakash Jaiswal
Minister of State or Home Affairs Sriprakash Jaiswal told the Rajya Sabha today that the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) has links with several terrorist groups, including Lashker-e-Toiba.Jaiswal said the links have been revealed in investigations into a number of cases. The State Governments have arrested over 181 SIMI activists with arms, ammunition and other items since 2006. ANI

EC issues notification for second phase of Karnataka polls (Lead:Karnataka polls)
The Election Commission today issued a notification for the second phase of the three-phased Karnataka Assembly elections, which is scheduled to be held on May 16. ANI

Rahul Gandhis Karnataka visit, an inspiration for state Congress youth brigade
Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhis five-day visit to Karnataka last month, is being seen as a source of inspiration for the partys young brigade in the state. ANI

Missing Norwegian tourists body found in Kashmir
Police have found the body of a Norwegian skier on the slopes of a popular ski resort in Kashmir. ANI

PM to lay foundation stone for BSL expansion programme
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will lay the foundation stone for the Rs 9000 crore modernisation and expansion project of Bokaro Steel Plant here today. ANI

Abu Salem trial in 1993 serial blasts to continue today
The trial of extradited gangster Abu Salem in the 1993 serial blasts case will continue here today. ANI

EC to issue notification for second phase of Karnataka polls today
The Election Commission will issue the notification for the second phase of the three-phased Karnataka Assembly elections today. ANI

National convention of heads of panchayats to begin today
Union Minister for Panchayati Raj Mani Shankar Aiyar will inaugurate a three-day national convention of presidents of zilla parishads and intermediate panchayats here today. ANI

MakroCare Announces the Completion of Oracle Clinical Implementation
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Biocon Group Delivers Healthy Performance for FY 2007-08
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Hilton Hotels Corporation Announces Multi-Unit Hotel Development Franchise Deal in India
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ProCurve Networking Strengthens Network Security, Integrates with Microsoft NAP Technology
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India Retail Witnesses Advent of Highly Specialized Mall and Asset Management Services
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Jubilant Organosys Reports Q4 and FY 2008 results
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Ocimum Biosolutions Launches Genowiz 4.0, A Comprehensive Gene Expression Analysis Software
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Zero Friction Announces Vixture Gaming Championship
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School Children Create Awareness on "Use of Public Transport" on Earth Day
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UltraTech Announces Financial Results for the Quarter and Year ended 31st March, 2008
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Hindustan Zinc Limited to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results on 24 April 2008
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Max New York Life Continues High Growth
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Sterlite Industries (India) Limited to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results on 26 April 2008
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Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on April 22, 2008

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 11955
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 11900
Silver (Kg): Rs. 23595

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 22960
Sovereign: Rs. 9875
Standard gold: Rs. 12000

Kolkatta Bullion Market

Gold: Rs. 12325
Silver: Rs. 23800

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 23450
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 11940
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 11060

Bullion Rates on April 22, 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 April 22, 2008

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 39.94 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 79.03 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 63.39 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 38.78 Indian National Rupees (INR)

All Forex Rates of April 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.