< %=imgalt%>
Panchang ~ Manmohan Singh ~ Sonia Gandhi ~ Stock Markets ~ Gossip
Home / India News / 2008 / January 2008
January 8, 2008

Top News

Chiranjeevi launches names his new political party - Praja Rajyam

Chinese Foreign Minister to meet Manmohan, Pranab today

Peshawar suicide blast death toll climbs to 35(Update-Bomb Attack)

Rock On rocks New Delhi

Meet on Climate Change: Issues and Concerns concludes

Commonwealth Youth Games to sport green tag

Living sensor in Canadian mine can warn of arsenic pollution

Plastic bottles, cans are hazardous for human health (Re-issue)

India News / Press Releases on January 8, 2008

You can filter News by Source: All News, from ANI or from BWI

Mumbai molestation case: 14 accused get bail
All the 14 men accused for molesting two NRI girls on the New Years Eve in Juhu were released on bail here today. ANI

EC to review poll preparedness in Karnataka from tomorrow
Chief Election Commissioner N Gopalswami and two Election Commissioners Navin Chawla and S Y Quraishi will visit Karnataka tomorrow to review the poll preparedness for the State Assembly elections that are likely to be held soon. ANI

Delhi is still far for Narender Modi
Keeping in view the 10 state elections slated for 2008 and the 2009 General Elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party has decided to get into election mode. ANI

Frozen water bodies in Himachal Pradesh lead to power crisis
Power crisis looms over Himachal Pradesh as the water level in reservoirs has fallen steeply with water flows in rivers and rivulets getting drastically reduced due to sub-zero temperatures. ANI

Kerala comes alive with onset of Theyyam season
The northern parts of Kerala have virtually come alive with the onset of the much-awaited Theyyam season that witnesses festivities and ritual dances. ANI

After 20 years, the DRDO announces the Akash Air Defence Weapon System
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) today announced that it is ready with its low-volume, low-weight, -- around 700 kg launch weight-- surface to air missile system Akash for the Indian Air Force (IAF), which can travel at a speed of 25 km in 35 seconds and can easily hit supersonic targets, including aircraft of the F-16 class. ANI

Madhya Pradesh villagers believe mythological Garuda has arrived!
The recent sighting of an unidentified bird in Lahori Village near Bhopal has many villagers believing that it is the mythical bird Garuda. ANI

Supreme Court not to interfere in spectrum allocation
The Supreme Court today refused to intervene on the issue of spectrum allocation. ANI

Winters prove a windfall for Ludhianas shawl industry
Winters bring that time of the year when Ludhianas businessmen dealing in hosiery, especially the shawls manufacturers, have brisk sales. ANI

Allahabads popular guavas hit by Ukta
Allahabad guavas enjoy a heavy demand across the country due to their delicious taste. But this year, orchard owners have suffered a major setback after plummeting temperature damaged about 75 per cent of guava crop here. ANI

Security, welfare of NRIs, a top priority: Manmohan Singh
The security and welfare of Indian residents living abroad is a top priority of our diplomatic missions, said Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh while inaugurating the Sixth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), here today. ANI

Malaysian Indian Minister Samy Vellu to meet with Indian leadership
Malaysian Works Minister S Samy Vellu will eet Indian leaders, including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, to xplain the real situation concerning the Indian community in alaysia. ANI

Rizwanur Rehman case: CBI submits final report to Calcutta High Court(Lead:Rizwanur)
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today submitted its final report on the mysterious death of Rizwanur Rehman to the Calcutta High Court. ANI

People of Tamil Nadu take part in bullock cart race
The residents of Tamil Nadu have participated in the annual bullock cart race with full fervour and zeal. ANI

GENERAL K. M. CARIAPPA, THE MAN WHO MADE THE INDIAN ARMY TRULY INDIAN(RECOLLECTIONS OF A COMMUNICATOR)
accent, which was understood by the soldiers. I was told that his Hindustani vocabulary was very limited. ANI

Wildlife authorities rescue a trapped leopard in Nasik
Wildlife authorities rescued a leopard in Nasik, which was trapped inside the bathroom of a house. ANI

Mauritian Prime Minister meets Pranab Mukherjee
Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramagoolam met External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee here on Monday. ANI

CBI to submit final report on Rizwanur Rehman today
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will submit its final report on the mysterious death of Rizwanur Rehman to the Calcutta High Court today. ANI

PM to open Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas today
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the Sixth Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) here today. ANI

Pump and Valve Manufacturers Hurt by Inability to Transfer Knowledge?
Business Wire India

Tholons Annouces Services Globalization Trends for 2008
Business Wire India

Ibibo.com Launched New Ad Commercial
Business Wire India

Defragmentation Joins the Amazing Progression of Technology
Business Wire India

Mindteck Assessed at SEI-CMMI Level 5
Business Wire India

English Club International Offers Linguistic Reflex Formula to Help People Speak Fluent English
Business Wire India

Also see International News / Press Releases on January 8, 2008

Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on January 8, 2008

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 11125
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 11080
Silver (Kg): Rs. 19915

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 19560
Sovereign: Rs. 8950
Standard gold: Rs. 11150

Kolkatta Bullion Market

Gold: Rs. 11285
Silver: Rs. 19300

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 20300
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 11025
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 10220

Bullion Rates on January 8, 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 8, 2008

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 39.27 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 77.44 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 57.73 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 35.87 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.

 

Related Topics

January 8 in History

Indian Stock Markets & MF Update

Get a complete roundup of the action from the Indian Stock Markets. Try GetPaidIndia.com

Focus sections: Equities - Mutual Funds

Sectoral Watch: Automobile - Banking & NBFC - IT & ITes