India News / Press Releases on January 15, 2008

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If Centre agrees, Mayawati ready for Uttar Pradeshs division
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati today said that her Government would support the division of the State, if the Centre agrees. ANI

Defence exhibition proves a major draw at Guwahati
Thousands of people thronged the two-day defence exhibition which showcased technological advancement made in the field of military hardware by the country. ANI

Haridwar ascetics protest Shankaracharya status to NRI woman
Police in Haridwar had to intervene after a huge group of hermits staged a massive protest here on Tuesday against an NRI woman from the U.S being conferred status at par with that of five Shankaracharyas including the pontiff of Kanchi. ANI

Sonia Gandhi attends Army Day reception
In her first public appearance after a brief illness, Congress President Sonia Gandhi looked hale and hearty at the Army Day reception hosted by Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor at the Army House today. ANI

India marks 60th Army Day
The Indian Army on Tuesday commemorated its 60th Foundation Day by paying homage to martyred soldiers. ANI

SC allows bull-fighting in Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court today lifted the ban it imposed on Jalikkatu, a popular sport that involves bullfighting in Tamil Nadu, saying it must be held under the State Governments supervision. ANI

CBI tells SC: It failed to secure translation of Argentinean court order on Quattrocchi
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today informed the Supreme Court that it has failed to receive an official translation of the Argentinean court order in which an extradition plea for Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi, accused in the Bofors kickback case, was rejected. ANI

Meet the boy who called the cops to getaway from piano lessons!
A nine-year-old was so reluctant to go to piano classes that he called the cops. ANI

Zookeepers trying hard to make a chimp kick the butt!
Keepers of a zoo in China are trying really hard to make a resident chimpanzee quit smoking. ANI

Two former Uphaar cinema managers move Delhi HC
Two former Uphaar cinema managers, serving seven years rigorous imprisonment in connection with 1997 cinema hall fire tragedy case, today moved the Delhi High Court to challenge their conviction. ANI

Indian traders demand a passage to Afghanistan through Pakistan
Traders in Amritsar have demanded a passage through Pakistan to export Indian goods via Wagah land route to Afghanistan in view of the increasing trade between the two countries. ANI

Foreign tourists making merry in Jaipur despite harsh winter
While the chill in the evening continues to discourage Jaipur residents from moving out of their homes, international tourists are charmed by the weather.Many of the foreign tourists are enjoying visiting majestic monuments and other popular spots here despite the temperature being around 5 to 6 degree Celsius in the morning and evenings. ANI

Chinese food a rage in Kolkata despite containing harmful Ajinomoto salt
Many Kolkatans have not been able to give up relishing Chinese cuisine despite the fact that many of its delicacies contain Ajinomoto, a Chinese salt that is used for flavour but widely known for its harmful affects on health. ANI

IK Gujral emphasises on connectivity to make SAARC an economic bloc
Former Prime Minister I.K. Gujral, who has always seen SAARC as an economic bloc and way to have greater bonding among countries of South Asia, today said that connectivity has been the key issue from the beginning for the development of the South Asian region. ANI

Now, new mouse model to test efficacy of HIV prevention strategy
US researchers have developed a mouse model that can be used to test the efficacy of much-needed methods to prevent transmission of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. ANI

China to send buying missions to increase imports from India
Chinas Assistant Minister of Commerce Chen Jian has said that the Government will be sending buying missions this year to India in order to boost imports. ANI

Kolkata market fire continues
The fire at multi-storeyed market complex at Burrabazzar continued to rage for the fourth consecutive day today. ANI

Devotees take holy dip on Makar Sakranti
A large number of people in different parts of the country took a dip in the Holy Ganges on the occasion of the annual harvest festival of Makar Sakranti. ANI

Renuka Chowdhary to review Mumbai molestation case today
Union Women and Child Development Minister Renuka Chowdhary is likely to review the Mumbais New Year Day molestation case here today, at a meeting expected to be attended by concerned authorities. ANI

Mayawati (52) wants her birthday to be simple
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati turns 52 today, even as her party workers celebrate her birthday in a simple way because party supremo has given them clear instructions to provide relief to the downtrodden and destitute all over the state to mark the day. ANI

Pongal being celebrated today
President Pratibha Patil has greeted her fellow countrymen on Pongal, which is being celebrated today. ANI

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