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January 7, 2008

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Praja Rajyam Party tour programme announced

BSF-Pakistan rangers meet in Lahore to combat rise in militant activities

McCain saw White House from a cell in Hanoi

Everything you ever wanted to know about sex but were afraid to ask

Sify Technologies wins brandon hall excellence in learning award for third consecutive year

Tendulkar, Team India to bat for children health and safety on Oct. 15

Worlds tiniest walking robot unveiled in Japan

Momail and JAJAH Introduce Innovative Calling Option

India News / Press Releases on January 7, 2008

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Vinod Rai becomes new Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
Former Financial Services Secretary in the Union Finance Ministry, Vinod Rai was today sworn-in as the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India. ANI

President Patil condoles passing away of Jaipur foot inventor
President Pratibha Devisingh Patil today condoled the passing away of the inventor of the Jaipur foot, Dr Pramod Karan Sethi. ANI

Minority panel visits riot-hit Kandhamal, finds people still living with fear
A two-member team of the National Commission on Minorities today visited riot-hit areas on Kandhamal district in Orissa and found that people here were shocked and scared. ANI

Dubai shopping festivals promotion begins in Kerala
The Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), being held for 32 days from January 24, has launched a promotional campaign here today. ANI

Basus remark on capitalism reported in contradictory manner: Prakash Karat
Supporting Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) veteran Jyoti Basus comments on capitalism, party general secretary Prakash Karat today said that Basus remarks were reported in a contradictory manner. ANI

CBI to submit report on Rizwanur Rehman to Calcutta High Court
The CBI will submit its final report on the death of computer graphic designer teacher Rizwanur Rehman to the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday. ANI

After devastating fire, its snowfalls turn in Himachals Malana Village
It seems for people in Malana Village that nearly gutted down recently due to inferno, the bad time is far from over. After suffering flames, its the turn of heavy snowfall here. ANI

Mayawati alleges threat to her life from Congress leaders; Congress refutes
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawatis allegation that certain Congress leaders were conspiring to eliminate her has been refuted by the Congress party. ANI

Voter ID issue in Delhi: Tejinder Khanna denies he made it mandatory
Taking a U-turn on his earlier announcement, Delhis Lt. Governor Tejinder Khanna on Monday said that it would not be mandatory for people in the National Capital to carry a photo identity (ID) card. ANI

India to test long range Agni-3 missile in 2009
India will test indigenously built long-range Agni-3 ballistic missile in early 2009. ANI

Nainitals High altitude zoo gaining popularity among tourists
The high altitude zoo in Nainital, situated at 2,075 meters above the sea-level, is fast becoming a major fascination for tourists visiting the picturesque region. ANI

Canadian Foreign Minister to visit India
Canadian Foreign Minister Maxime Bernier will travel to the Middle East and India between January 9 and 14. ANI

Sino-Indian relations are in good shape: Manmohan Singh
Expressing his satisfaction over the ongoing Sino-India boundary talks, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said that relations between the neighbouring countries are in very good shape. ANI

Manmohan Singh may not visit Sri Lanka in February
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday virtually confirmed that he would not be visiting Colombo next month on the occasion of Sri Lankas Independence Day on February four. ANI

1500 inmates set Jalandhar Central Jail afire
Around 1500 inmates of the Jalandhar Central Jail went on a rampage here on Monday, setting the prison on fire and pelting stones on police officials. ANI

Hamid Ansari inaugurates NCC Republic Day Camp
Vice President Hamid Ansari inaugurated the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp - 2008 here today. ANI

Hamid Ansari inaugurates NCC Republic Day Camp
Vice President Hamid Ansari inaugurated the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp - 2008 here today. ANI

Panchghagh waterfalls, a major tourist attraction near Ranchi
Panchghagh Waterfalls, about 52 kilometres off Ranchi on the Chaibasa Road in Jharkhand, is a major attraction for thousands of domestic and international tourists. ANI

Dog shows and races popularising in Ludhiana
Many of the Punjabis view dogs as a part of fashion and a status symbol and especially in rural Punjab, dog races are a tradition that continues even to this day. ANI

Jaspal Singh Sehgal, an inspiration from the pageant world for Sikhs
Having triumphed at the Grasim Mr. India 2002 contest, the Mumbai-born Jaspal Singh Sehgal is today a big inspiration for every Sikh youngster eager to enter the pageant world. ANI

CPI-M considering third alternative: Yechury
The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) is considering a third alternative, which essentially would have two fundamental issues -- opposition to communalism and opposition to anti-people economic policy. ANI

Drop in Consumer Price Index tops Chinese New Year wishes
A drop in headline-hogging inflation figures is the top of the New Year wish list for Chinese, a recent poll shows. ANI

Canadian lawmaker calls on Punjab to check domestic violence
A Canadian lawmaker has asked the Punjab Government to introduce stringent laws to prevent the abuse of married women, as many cases of this nature are reported by those who migrate to Canada. ANI

On Commonwealth Games, We are nervous and excited: Shiela Dixit
Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dixit has said that there is nervousness couple with excitement as the 1000-day countdown has begun for the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games. ANI

Fog disrupts flight schedules at IGI Airport
Flight schedules at the Indira Gandhi International Airport were disrupted this morning due to dense fog. ANI

Cranes Strengthens its Presence in the Engineering Simulations Domain - Diversifies its Offerings to Automotive Manufacturers with The Acquisition of Engineering Technology Associates (ETA)
Business Wire India

Cleartrip.com Launches Booking Counter at Hyderabad Domestic Airport
Business Wire India

Sify Technologies Limited Launches New Logo and Identity
Business Wire India

Oracle Grows India and Asia Pacific Relational Database Management Systems Market Shares
Business Wire India

The GVK BIO Clinical Pharmacology Unit Granted Major Accreditations
Business Wire India

Crest is set to WOW the Indian Animation Industry
he wow factor in animations has just gone up with Crest announcing its WOW (Work of Wonder) awards for 2008. Concept PR

It's time to go CT Racing with GOD!
Indiagames partners Games2win to distribute CT Racer online on its Games On Demand service Equator PR

Also see International News / Press Releases on January 7, 2008

Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on January 7, 2008

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 10980
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 10930
Silver (Kg): Rs. 19845

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 19450
Sovereign: Rs. 8900
Standard gold: Rs. 10975

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 20045
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 10870
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 10700

Bullion Rates on January 7, 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 7, 2008

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 39.28 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 77.33 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 57.8 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 36.05 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.

 

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