India News / Press Releases on January 29, 2008

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Five injured during leopard rescue operation in Pune
At least five people, including three forest officials, were injured while trying to save a leopard, which had strayed into the parking area of residential society here today. ANI

NDA can come back to Centre if BJP remains the party with a difference: Advani
Bharatiya Janata Party senior leader L.K. Advani on Tuesday said the National Democratic Alliance can come back to the Centre if the BJP continues to be the party with a difference. ANI

Republic Day celebrations conclude with Beating Retreat ceremony
The 59th Republic Day celebrations concluded here today with the Beating Retreat ceremony. ANI

Poultry deaths due to bird flu declined in West Bengal: Ramadoss
Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss on Tuesday said that poultry deaths due to bird flu in West Bengal have declined. ANI

Muttukadu Boat House near Chennai offers an unforgettable joy
Located 36 kilometers off Chennai, Muttukadu Boat House is an unusual spot in backwaters for tourists and holidaying families. ANI

Patiala court defers verdict in Kandahar hijacking case
A special court here today deferred its verdict in connection with the Indian Airlines plane IC-814 hijacking case till February 5. ANI

Sale of chicken and eggs banned in Kolkata
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation has banned the sale of chicken and eggs in all municipal markets except 14 government-approved hatcheries like Arambagh Chicken and others. ANI

UN hails Indian peacekeeping troops contribution
The United Nations Assistant Secretary General for Mission Support in the peacekeeping operations department, Jane Holl Lute, who is here on a visit, on Tuesday appreciated the role played by the Indian peacekeepers in various parts of the world. ANI

CBI to probe kidney transplant racket: Ramadoss
Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss today said the multi-crore kidney transplant racket would be probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), citing international links to the scam. ANI

Kanpur girl relishes eating five kilograms of paddy a day!
A teenaged girl from Kushalpur village near Kanpur has developed a liking for paddy so much, that she must have five kilograms of raw paddy along with its husk to eat every day. ANI

Migrant birds make a beeline for Ranthambore
Popularly known as a tiger reserve, the Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan is also a sustainable habitat for migratory birds that arrive here even during the winters in large numbers, courtesy surrounding water bodies. ANI

North India continues to reel under intense cold wave
Northern India continued to shiver under intense cold wave conditions on Tuesday as mercury levels dipped to sub-zero temperatures, disrupting normal life. ANI

BJP accuses UPA Govt of compromising national security
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government of compromising national security and of not taking necessary steps to strengthen internal security. ANI

Rose blooms witness sales boom ahead of Valentines Day
The business in rose blooms is witnessing a mega boom ahead of Valentines Day in Tamil Nadus Krishnagiri District. ANI

Motorbike rally thrills sports enthusiasts in Shimla
Braving the shivering cold, young bikers and sports enthusiasts in Shimla took part in an adventurous motorbike rally. ANI

11 injured in train collision in Gorakhpur
At least eleven people were injured when the Amritsar-Darbhanga Jan Nayak Express collided with a goods train at the Bodarwar Station on the Narkatiyaganj-Gorakhpur section early this morning. ANI

Ancient porcelain kilns discovered in China
Chinese archaeologists have discovered a large ceramic porcelain kiln site dating back as far as 1,000 years ago in the southwest Sichuan Province. ANI

RSP leader Baby John passes away
Former All-India General Secretary of Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) Baby John passed away at a hospital here on Tuesday. He was 88. ANI

West Bengal poultry owners dodge culling officials
Veterinary staff in West Bengal are facing opposition from Rampurhat villagers who complain of meager compensation for birds being offered for culling. ANI

A German scientist turned Indian dancer
Impressed by the classical splendour of Bharatnatyam, Simone Brero, a German scientist, has devoted her life to this dance form by running a school in Munich to teach Indian dance. ANI

Jhansi schools shutdown for Mayawatis BSP rally
A majority of schools in Jhansi, Madhya Pradesh, have been closed to allow Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati to address a rally of her Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) workers. ANI

Jesse Jackson calls for national reconciliation in Pakistan
US civil right activist Jesse Jackson has called for peace and reconciliation in Pakistan, which has been roiled by violence after the assassination of former premier Benazir Bhutto. ANI

Jairam Ramesh to visit Maldives for intensifying economic cooperation
Union Minister of State for Commerce airam Ramesh will begin a three-day visit to the Maldives from oday as part of his drive to expand trade and investment ties ithin SAARC. ANI

Indian IT Companies Leverage Open XML Format to Deliver Innovative Solutions
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Havells India Limited - Summary of Financial Performance for Q3, FY 2007-08
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Strong Performance by India Glycols
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Impressive Performance by Phoenix Lamps Limited
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Results for the Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended 31 December 2007
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HOV Services, Ltd Q3 FY'2008 Consolidated Operating Income Up Year Over Year 292%
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Godrej unveils dynamic plan to be No. 3 Air Conditioner Brand in Andhra Pradesh by next year
Launches stunning range of Navigator Air Conditioners with i-Flow Technology; "Cool Zones" across Andhra Pradesh to provide expert AC Advise for consumers Solus Media

Gift your valentine a perfect gift from Hakoba!!
The sensation is building; the feeling is getting intense as cupid spreads the spirit of love in the air ICPAR

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Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on January 29, 2008

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 11895
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 11845
Silver (Kg): Rs. 21080

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 20750
Sovereign: Rs. 9275
Standard gold: Rs. 11900

Kolkatta Bullion Market

Gold: Rs. 12015
Silver: Rs. 20300

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 21825
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 11785
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 10920

Bullion Rates on January 29, 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 January 29, 2008

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 39.4 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 78.28 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 58.23 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 36.91 Indian National Rupees (INR)

All Forex Rates of January 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.