India News / Press Releases on February 18, 2008

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Sonia Gandhi slams CPI-M led Govt in Tripura
Campaigning for the forthcoming Tripura Assembly elections, Congress party President Sonia Gandhi here today slammed the Communist Party India-Marxist (CPI-M)-led Government for failing on various fronts in the State. ANI

Joginder Singh Vedanti seeks suggestions on Nanakshahi Calendar
Akal Takht jathedar Joginder Singh Vedanti has sought suggestions from members of the Sikh community on the Nanakshahi calendar, which has been objected by some Sikh oganisations. ANI

PM assures Mayawati of Central help to promote Uttar Pradeshs development
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today assured Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati of all possible Central help to promote the development of the State. ANI

11 Naxals, 6 CRPF personnel killed in Chhattisgarh
At least 17 people, including 6 CRPF personnel, were killed in a fierce gun battle between security forces and Maoists in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh this afternoon. ANI

Military ties vital tool of foreign policy: Antony
Union Defence Minister AK Antony today said that the most visible manifestation of a strategic relationship between two countries is cooperation in the sphere of defence. ANI

Farmers in Maharashtra hope for mega bonanza in forthcoming budget
Farmers in Maharashtras Vidarbha region, ahead of the annual general budget, harbour huge expectations from Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram. ANI

Mauritius PM unveils statue of Seewoosagur Ramgoolam in Patna
Mauritius Prime Minister Navin chandra Ramgoolam who is on a three-day visit to Bihar unveiled a larger-than-life-size bronze statue of the first Premier of Mauritius, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, here at Gandhi Maidan. ANI

Bodies of policemen killed by Maoists handed over to their families
Bodies of the slain policemen killed during the on-going combing operations against Maoists in Orissa were handed over to their families on Monday. ANI

Senior journalist Upendra Vajpeyi cremated
Senior journalist Upendra Vajpeyi (86), who died on Sunday was cremated today at the Lodhi Road electric crematorium this morning. ANI

Kidney racket kingpins brother sent to CBI custody
A court here today remanded Dr Jeevan Kumar, the brother and key aide of alleged kidney transplant racket kingpin Amit Kumar, to CBI custody till February 29. ANI

Romesh Sharma, five others get life sentence in Kunjum murder case
A Delhi court on Monday sentenced to life term former politician Romesh Sharma and five others for conspiring to murder his fashion designer girlfriend Kunjum Budhiraja. ANI

Samjhutta Express blast victims buried in an unkempt graveyard
The graveyard in Panipat, Haryana, where 29 Pakistani victims of the Samjhauta Express train blast lie buried, continues to be in a state of neglect even a year after the incident. ANI

Election in Pakistan to restore democracy, say Kashmir residents
As Pakistan went to polls on Monday, residents in Kashmir said the elections were a step towards restoring democracy in that violence-hit country. ANI

Gurdas Maan, the uncrowned king of Punjabi music
Gurdas Maan, the name that draws ultimate respect from all Punjabi music lovers and singers, is today known for his great contribution to popularise Punjabi culture in the world. ANI

Gem and Jewellery exhibition beguile jewellery lovers in Chennai
Jewellery lovers in Chennai had a visual delight on the weekend. Over 150 jewellery manufacturers from India and abroad showcased their designs during the Gem and Jewellery India International Exhibition (GJIIE) here. ANI

Jalandhar, a major draw for childless non-resident Indians
For a large number of childless non-resident Indian couples, Jalandhar city in Punjab is a place where they have found the biggest joy of their lives--a child. ANI

Low carbon economy key to sustain competitiveness: Dr Pachauri
Indian industry should shift its focus towards low carbon economy to sustain its competitiveness said Dr R K Pachauri, Chairman, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute, in his inaugural address (Via Video Link) at the 4th Young Indians National Summit organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here on Saturday. ANI

Designer J.J Valaya hosts unique fashion show of dogs
Dogs walked the ramp here on Sunday to raise funds for destitute girls. ANI

Indian doctors advocate promotion of sex education in schools
Indian doctors believe sex education should be taught in schools like any other subject. ANI

Mauritius PM visiting Bihar today
Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Chandra Ramgoolam will arrive on a three-day visit to Bihar this afternoon. ANI

Manipuris protest against militants extortion demands
Businessmen in Imphals Lilong Bazar recently came out on the streets to protest the killing of shopkeeper Talibur Rehman for his failure to meet the extortionist demands of militants. ANI

West Bengals snake charmers close to starvation
Snake charmers in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal have said that they are on the verge of starvation following a government order to ban the keeping of snakes. ANI

Pakistani parties training workers to rig polls, Expert
Pakistan has gone to polls today, but what must not be missed is the fact that political parties are preparing their workers to rig the elections of fudge the results, media personality Saeed Naqvi has claimed. ANI

GVK Biosciences Licenses its Toxicity Database to AstraZeneca
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Cambridge Technology Enterprises (CTE) Announces the Appointment of Ravi Joseph as Senior Vice President and Head of Outsourcing Business Unit
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Asset Magazine Awards Citi Best Bank in Asia for Eighth Year Running
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3rd National Quality Conclave on Quality for National Well Being Concluded at Le-Meridian, New Delhi
Business Wire India

Facing Recession, Leaders Debate 'Creative Capitalism' at the 2nd Global Business Leaders Forum 2008
Business Wire India

ISA's Vision Summit 2008 has Brought Together the Global Semiconductor Leadership in Bangalore
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Indian Online Branding Company C3CUBE Blazes New Trail - Revolutionizes the US Real Estate Market
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Steria Boosts its Indian Operations to Fuel European Growth
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Creative Capitalism- The Path to Responsible Profiting
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