India News / Press Releases on July 2, 2009

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National Intelligence Grid, NCTC to be set up by September
The Union Home Minister on Thursday said that it would set up a National Intelligence Grid (NIG) and National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) by September end in order to strengthen the intelligence sharing and analysing mechanism in the country. ANI

UPA Govt. says 81 attacks on Indians in Australia since May 23
The UPA Government today informed the Rajya Sabha that a total of 81 confirmed cases of attacks on Indians, including students, in Australia have been reported since May 23. ANI

India to give 240-mn dollars for South Asian University
The Union Cabinet today approved payment of Indias contribution of 239.930 million dollars to the South Asian University, which is around 79 percent of the total cost of the full establishment of the University until 2014. ANI

Operation plan for sustained action against Maoists to be final by September
The Union Home Ministry on Thursday said that it has decided to finalise a plan for sustained operations against the ultra Left wing extremists by September-end. ANI

Union Cabinet decides to extend Presidents rule in Jharkhand
The Union Cabinet on Thursday decided to recommend the extension of President Rule beyond July 18 for second six month spell, as no party or group has been able to form a government in the state.nformation and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni said after a Cabinet meeting that the decision was taken on the basis of the report of Governor Syed Sibte Razi sent on June 16. ANI

No plans to retrench AI employees: Praful Patel
Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel on Thursday clarified that there will be no retrenchment in Air India, and added that Air India has been asked to provide a restructuring plan in next 30 days. ANI

Cabinet approves providing free education to children aged 6-14
The Union Cabinet today approved providing free and compulsory education to children aged 6-14 by giving its nod to the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Bill 2005. ANI

2 killed, 3 injured in Mysore communal clash
Two persons were killed and three others injured, as two communities armed with batons and weapons clashed over an alleged desecration of a religious school in Mysore district of Karnataka on Thursday. ANI

Air India employees to go on strike over non-payment of salaries
Employees of Indias flagship carrier Air India have announced they will be on strike for two hours on Friday in protest against the non-payment of salaries. ANI

Andhra bank union calls off agitation over Slapgate
The Andhra Pradesh Regional Rural Banks Employees Association (APRRBEA) has welcomed Congress MP M Jagannaths unconditional apology to the bank manager, whom he slapped on Monday for allegedly denying loans to Dalits. ANI

Seven injured in fresh Kashmir clashes
At least seven persons, including a policeman were injured during fresh clashes across the Kashmir Valley on Thursday. ANI

Month-long Buddhist pilgrimage concludes in Ladakh
A grand reception was organised by Buddhist monks of Hemis Monastery in Ladakh to welcome the pilgrims on a month-long pilgrimage on foot from Manali in Himachal Pradesh. ANI

Mixed reactions to Delhi HC ruling to decriminalise homosexuality
The landmark judgement of the Delhi High Court to decriminalise homosexuality has received mixed responses. ANI

Meet the calf born with five legs
In an unusual incident, a young calf was born with five legs in China. ANI

Inflation in negative for third consecutive week
Inflation stayed at -1.3 percent for the third consecutive week ended on June 20. ANI

Two young Indian delegates to meet G-8 world leaders
A 16-year-old girl from Koraput, Orissa and a 17-year-old boy from Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, will be representing India at the Junior 8 summit in Rome this year. ANI

Kalyan Singh ready to face charges in Babri mosque case
Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh today said that he is ready to face charges levelled against him in the Liberhan Commission report. ANI

UPA fuel price hike move forces parliament adjournment
The UPA Government and the opposition on Thursday traded charges over the fuel price hike on the first day of the Budget Session of Parliament. ANI

Farmers oppose fuel price hike
Farmers have reacted strongly to the hike in the prices of petrol and diesel. ANI

Dharamsala reels under acute water shortage
Residents of Dharamsala are facing a severe water shortage. ANI

Jayalalithaa says Union Minister Raja threatened Madras HC judge
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Thursday accused Union Communication Minister A. Raja of threatening the Madras High Court Judge R Reghupati. ANI

Liberhan report should be made public soon: Lalu
RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Thursday called upon the government to make the Liberhan Commission report on the Babri Masjid demolition public at the earliest. ANI

Strike is an injustice to common people: Omar Abdullah
As the strike call given by the hardline faction of the separatist Hurriyat Conference continued for the third consecutive day in Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah termed it a grave injustice to the common people whose earnings have been seriously affected. ANI

Shiney Ahujas judicial custody extended till July 16
The judicial custody of Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja, who was arrested for allegedly raping his domestic maid, has been extended till July 16. he DNA test report of Ahuja confirmed that he sexually assaulted the victim. Earlier, medical reports had confirmed that Ahujas maid was indeed raped. ANI

Chinese rapist who gave online number to victim busted
Two Chinese rapists were taken into custody after one of them left his number on QQ, most popular free instant messaging computer program in Mainland China, for the woman after attacking her. ANI

Andhra parliamentarian Jagannath apologises for slapgate
Andhra Pradesh Congress MP MS Jagannath on Thursday apologised for slapping a bank manager on Monday. ANI

Decriminalise homosexuality says Delhi High Court
In a landmark judgement the Delhi High Court today decriminalised homosexuality. ANI

Army soldier embarks on a cycle expedition
Undeterred by handicaps, a former Indian Army soldier, Probhojit Singh embarked on a bicycle tour across the country to spread the message of peace and harmony. ANI

Industrial waste generated poisonous crops in Aurangabad
Lack of incinerating industrial units in Aurangabad has led to dumping of industrial waste into water bodies, poisoning the crops. ANI

Assam has high incidence of cancer
A study by Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute in Guwahati has indicated that Assams Kamrup district recorded the highest number of cancer patients in the country. ANI

Visually impaired kids perform adventure sports with ease
A group of visually challenged kids amazed everyone with their grit and determination when they performed activities like rock climbing, river crossing and trekking with apparent ease. ANI

Fuel price hike unpopular all over India
Petrol and diesel prices rise by as much as 10 percent in India, on Wednesday, the first increase this year and one of the steepest ever. ANI

Noted artist Tyeb Mehta passes away
Noted artist Tyeb Mehta passed away at his residence here on Thursday morning. ANI

Security forces gun down three militants in Doda
Three militants were killed in a fierce encounter by security forces in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda District on Wednesday evening. ANI

Curfew continues in Baramullah, Sopore
The towns of Baramullah and Sopore in North Kashmir continued to be remain under indefinite curfew on Thursday. ANI

Australian lawmakers visit Dharamsala to meet Dalai Lama
A group of Australian lawmakers arrived here to meet the exiled Tibetan leader, the Dalai Lama and representatives of Tibets government-in-exile. ANI

S.M Krishna to visit Australia
External Affairs Minister S.M Krishna has said that he would visit Australia soon. ANI

More water to be released from Bhakra Nangal
Authorities at the Bhakra Nangal dam have assured that they would release an extra 6,000 cusecs of water for irrigation to paddy farmers in Punjab and Haryana. ANI

India for continuing international focus on Afghanistans rehabilitation: Krishna
India favours greater and continuing international focus and attention on developmental and security issues concerning Afghanistan and its neighbours, saying this is necessary and would be helpful in the long term. ANI

Andhra Pradesh Bank Association to approach state HRC on Slapgate
The Andhra Pradesh Bank Association on Thursday announced that it would approach the State Human Rights Commission (APHRC) to look into the Slapgate case involving Congress and Dalit Member of Parliament M. Jagannath. ANI

Rain prayers in Rajouri
Residents offered prayers for rains at a shrine in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri District, putting all their hopes on divine intervention. ANI

S M Krishna to begin two-day visit to Japan from today
External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna will begin his two-day official visit to Japan from today. ANI

Shiney Ahujas judicial custody ends today
The judicial custody of Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja, who was arrested for allegedly raping his domestic maid, ends today. ANI

Parliament session begins today
The next session of Parliament will begin from today. ANI

Wipro Appoints Martha Bejar as President - Global Sales and Operations
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Hill & Knowlton Expands its Global Footprint into India with IPAN
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Worlds most prestigious film institute, The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute to open campuses in Hyderabad and Mumbai
Indian operation will be launched in the first quarter of January and Anna Strasberg would like to have the alumni of the school, from USA and India Solus Media

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Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on July 2, 2009

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 14490
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 14580
Silver (Kg): Rs. 22150

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 22100
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 14750
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 14580

Kolkatta Bullion Market

Gold: Rs. 14695
Silver: Rs. 22200

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 22610
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 14545
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 13480

Bullion Rates on July 2, 2009 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 July 2, 2009

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 47.79 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 78.5763 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 67.47 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 49.47 Indian National Rupees (INR)

All Forex Rates of July 2009

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.