India News / Press Releases on February 6, 2008

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India, Kyrgystan for early conclusion of cultural exchange agreement(lead: Kyrgystan)
Stressing the need for greater people-to-people interaction, particularly through academic and cultural exchanges, India and Kyrgyzstan called for early conclusion of the Cultural Exchange Agreement. Foreign Affairs Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Ednan Karabaev and External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee held delegation level talks on bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual concern. ANI

Shahabuddin chargesheeted for poaching
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Mohammed Shahabuddin has been chargesheeted for poaching cheetals at the Valmiki National Park in Bihar in 2003 by the forest department. ANI

More troops needed to combat Taliban, al Qaeda in Afghanistan
International analysts have demanded an increase in number of international troops to combat the Taliban and the al Qaeda-spawned insurgency in war torn Afghanistan. ANI

Congress responsible for inaction in Afzal Guru case: Advani
Leader of Opposition L K Advani on Wednesday criticised the Congress-led UPA Government for not putting Afzal Guru - the main convict in the Parliament attack case - to gallows. ANI

Frosty weather adversely affects crops in northern India
Frosty weather has adversely affected crops in northern India that is reeling under severe cold wave. ANI

Mayawati demands reservation in private sector, wants amendment in Constitution
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and BSP supremo Mayawati has asked the Union Government to amend the Constitution in order to provide reservation to backward classes in the private sector. ANI

Suresh Nanda fails to appear before CBI again
Businessman Suresh Nanda, who is alleged to have received kickbacks worth over Rs.400 crore in two defence deals, today failed to appear before Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials for interrogation. ANI

Election Commission to convene state poll officials meeting tomorrow
The Election Commission will convene a high-level meeting of poll officials of all states on Thursday to make strategies for free and fair electioneering process. ANI

M Chandrasekharan appointed Additional Solicitor General of India
The Union Government has appointed senior advocate M Chandrasekharan, as Additional Solicitor General of India in the Supreme Court with immediate effect for a period of two years. ANI

India, Kyrgyzstan to enhance cooperation in tourism and culture
India and Kyrgyzstan have agreed to enhance levels of cooperation in the tourism and culture sectors. ANI

Tribal areas of Tripura gear up for elections
Political parties are gearing up for the forthcoming elections in the tribal area of Takarjala in Tripura on February 23. ANI

Experts moot rehabilitation plans for circus animals
Wildlife experts in Rajasthan have advocated the proper rescue and care measures for circus tigers and lions. ANI

NSCN (K) abducts 39 from Arunachal Pradesh
The rebel outfit National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) has reportedly abducted 39 youths from Arunachal Pradeshs Tirap district. ANI

Body of Uma Bhartis uncle found on roadside in Madhya Pradesh
Bhartiya Janshakti Party chief Uma Bhartis maternal uncle Swami Bhandaris body was found beside a road in Madhya Pradesh. ANI

200 leave Raj Thackerays party to join Shiv Sena
At least 200 members of the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) on Wednesday left the party and joined the Shiv Sena. ANI

Ban marriage below 18 years of age recommends Law Commission
The Law Commission has proposed today that marriage below 18 years should be prohibited and marriage below 16 years be declared void. ANI

A dignified Iraqi official turned painter living a hand to mouth life in Capital
A former Iraqi official under Saddam Husseins regime, who could have easily been a great resource for many short story writers, publishers or media organizations in India, is struggling to eke out a living in the capital as a painter. ANI

166 Forward Bloc activists arrested as violence rocks Kolkata, parts of West Bengal(Lead:Foward Bloc shutdown)
Violence rocked most parts of Kolkata on Wednesday during a Left Bloc shutdown, a day after police at Dinhata opened fire on protesters demanding jobs and the cancellation of plans to set up industrial zones on farming land, killing at least four villagers and seriously injuring 25 people. ANI

Danish PM meets Pratibha Patil, Pranab Mukherjee
Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen met President Pratibha Patil and External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee here today. ANI

Danish Prime Minister to push for stronger business ties with India
Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen today said Denmark looked for further enhancement of business ties with India. ANI

Underground meditation in Uttar Pradesh
Ascetics in India have long been known for performing various dare-devil acts by developing self-control through Yoga. But in Uttar Pradesh a man has gone underground in a pit to meditate for a week. ANI

Goa carnival concludes
The three-day long Goa annual carnival concluded on a note of fun and frolic on Tuesday. ANI

Shivraj Patil asks Maharashtra to see that no individual is intimidated
Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil today said that the Maharashtra Government has been asked to see that no individual or group of persons is intimidated, attacked or their properties are targeted and damaged. ANI

Shutdown affects normal life in West Bengal
The 24-hour state-wide shutdown called by the Forward Bloc has affected normal life in West Bengal. ANI

Organic fruit and vegetable cleanser
A Kerala based company has come out with an organic bio fresh fruit and vegetable cleanser, which they claim, is totally non-toxic and takes off any kind of pesticides, chemicals, wax coating, handling contaminants or surface grime and germs from fruits and vegetables. ANI

Workshop to sensitise senior officials towards gender budgeting
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is organising a workshop to sensitise senior officials of various Central Ministries towards gender responsive budgeting. ANI

British Minister to visit Mumbai on Thursday
British Immigration Minister and Minister of the West Midlands, Liam Byrne, will visit Mumbai on Thursday. ANI

Maldivian President to arrive today; climate change, security on agenda
Talks on climate change and security will be the highlight of the visit of Maldivian President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, who will arrive here on a week-long visit later in the day. ANI

Baba Ramdev teaches Shilpa Shetty yoga
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty learned a few yogic asanas (postures) from Baba Ramdev during the yoga camp here today in which thousands of people participated. ANI

Last day of nomination for Tripura assembly polls
Today is the last day for the filing of nomination papers for a single-phase Assembly poll in Tripura, which is scheduled to be held on February 23. ANI

Budget session of UP assembly begins on Friday
Uttar Pradesh State Legislatures budget session will start from Friday. ANI

Northern India enveloped in dense fog
Most of northern India was enveloped by a dense fog on Wednesday, which disrupted normal life and flight movement. ANI

Hyderabad cleric bats for Sania Mirza
A prominent cleric here has said that ania Mirza should rise above trivial controversies nagging her n the last two months and return to the court on the domestic ennis circuit.Qazi Mir Muhammad Khadir Ali of Shariat Panah hoped Sania would eview her decision not to play in the Bangalore Open. ANI

Hyderabad cleric bats for Sania Mirza
A prominent cleric here has said that Sania Mirza should rise above trivial controversies nagging her in the last two months and return to the court on the domestic tennis circuit.Qazi Mir Muhammad Khadir Ali of Shariat Panah hoped Sania would review her decision not to play in the Bangalore Open. ANI

Anthrax kills cows even as West Bengal battles bird flu
Atleast 13 cows have died of anthrax in West Bengals Siliguri District even as the state administration battles bird flu. ANI

Finnish Prime Minister to arrive in Mumbai today
Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen will arrive here today on a two-day visit to take forward the bilateral relations with India. ANI

Forward Bloc calls for West Bengal shutdown
The Forward Bloc, a member of the ruling Left Front in West Bengal, has called for a day-long state-wide shutdown today in protest against the killing of four of their activists in police firing during a party agitation in Cooch Behar District. ANI

Advanis first rally in Jabalpur today
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L K Advani will launch the Sankalp Yatra from Jabalpur today. ANI

Finnish Prime Minister to arrive in Mumbai today
Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen will arrive here today on a two-day visit to take forward the bilateral relations with India. ANI

Forward Bloc calls for West Bengal shutdown
The Forward Bloc, a member of the ruling Left Front in West Bengal, has called for a day-long state-wide shutdown today in protest against the killing of four of their activists in police firing during a party agitation in Cooch Behar District. ANI

Advanis first rally in Jabalpur today
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L K Advani will launch the Sankalp Yatra from Jabalpur today. ANI

WNS Appoints Alok Misra as Chief Financial Officer
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TCE Consulting Engineers Ltd. Joins Bentley's Enterprise License Subscription Program
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Triple-digit Growth in 2007 Makes SAP India the Fastest Growing SAP Subsidiary Worldwide
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Cisco Clarification on Media Reports Stating 'Cisco India to hire 360000 people'
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India and Japan Vow to Promote Energy Efficiency in Industry, Power and Renewable Energy Technologies
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QuestNet India's Tribute to Shri Jagannath Medallions Now Sold Out!
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Maveric Systems Unveils Testac in India
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TERI and Canadian High Commission Organized "Youth Dialogue on Climate Change"
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TERI and Canadian High Commission Organized "Youth Dialogue on Climate Change"
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