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BJP-JDS alliance parades 125 MLAs before President Patil(Lead:BJP-JDS)
In a show of strength in the Karnataka State Assembly, the Bharatiya Janata Party-Janata Dal (Secular) alliance paraded 125 MLAs before President Pratibha Patil here today. ANI

UP Minister resigns following allegations in kidnapping case
Anand Sen Yadav, the Uttar Pradesh Minister of State with independent charge, on Tuesday resigned after his name was linked with kidnapping of a girl. ANI

Several bilateral documents to be inked during PMs Russia visit on Nov 11-12
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will embark on a two-day visit to Russia on November 11, during which several bilateral documents are expected to be signed. ANI

Allahabad lawyers protest against emergency in Pakistan
Lawyers in Allahabad staged a protest today condemning the crackdown on their Pakistani counterparts following President Pervez Musharrafs proclamation of emergency in Pakistan. ANI

Kalam advocates region-oriented approach to development in federal set-ups
Former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam today advocated a region-oriented approach to development in the countries that are following a federal set-up of governance. ANI

Policeman dies in clash with Meerut villagers as wedding ceremony turns ugly
A policeman was killed and at least six others were injured while trying to save two bridegrooms from the village mob angered by dowry demand in Uttar Pradeshs Meerut district in the wee hours of Monday. ANI

Manufacturers hopeful of bumper sale even as students say no to crackers
With just couple of days left for the festival of lights-Diwali-firecracker manufactures are confident about a bumper sale in spite of the increase in the prices of raw materials needed to make crackers and an untimely rainfall which affected the drying up of made up crackers. ANI

India to partner with African nations to achieve energy security: Pranab
Reiterating Indias high resolve at attaining energy security as a matter of national importance, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said that prospects in this direction were being relentlessly explored for sourcing energy from the countrys neighbourhood and beyond. ANI

Bangalore doctors start operating a two-year-old girl with eight limbs
A two-year-old girl with eight limbs is undergoing an over 40-hour long operation since Tuesday morning in Bangalore for the rectification of the defect by birth due to the headless conjoined twin. ANI

Hindu activists in Tamil Nadu protest demolition of temples in Malaysia
Activists of Hindu Munnani, a Tamil Nadu based religious and cultural organisation, staged a protest demonstration here today against the demolition of temples in Malaysia. ANI

Baalu approves road repair works in Tamil Nadu
Union Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, T.R. Baalu has approved a sum of Rs. 635.10 lakh for road improvement works on NH-208 in Tamil Nadu. ANI

Indian railways explore ways to open railway links with its neighbours
Indian Railways is exploring ways to open railway links with Nepal and Bhutan. ANI

Railways, NTPC join hands to set up a power plant in Bihar
The Railways and National Thermal Power Corporation today joined hands to set up a 1, 000 Mega Watt (MW) power plant in Nabinagar in Bihar. ANI

India wishes to see the beginning of democratisation in Pak: Pranab
External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said New Delhi wished to see the beginning of democratisation in Pakistan, adding that the people of that country would then be able to elect their government. ANI

Lunar probe enters moons orbit
Chinas first lunar probe, Change I, successfully completed its first braking at perilune and entered the moons orbit Monday morning, becoming Chinas first circumlunar satellite. ANI

Candles by the visually impaired a big hit at Diwali fair in Delhi
They may have difficulty in enjoying the upcoming festival of lights due to their visually-disability, but many of them in the Capital appear to have filled their all joy into the candles prepared by them for others who can see. ANI

Karnataka Governor briefs Shivraj Patil about Karnataka situation
Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur today met Home Minister Shivraj Patil and briefed him about the political situation in the State. ANI

Delhi to host Second Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the Second Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction tomorrow. ANI

President condoles passing away of Ramakrishna Mission President
President Pratibha Patil has condoled the passing away of the President of Ramakrishna Mission, Swami Gahanananda. ANI

Orissa boy collects 40,000 coins and notes!
A thirteen-year-old boy in Orissa has demonstrated how at times an ordinary looking hobby could ensure an everlasting joy in life. Pursuing his hobby to collect coins, he has amassed over 40,000 coins and currency notes!Debi Prasad Mangaraj is today the proud owner of rare coins belonging to 130 countries. Some of these coins are said to be 800 years old and might not be easily found in any museum. ANI

A mass marriage for Godhra riots victims
Sixteen Muslim couples, belonging to the families of 2002 Godhra communal riots, have tied the nuptial knot at a mass marriage ceremony in Vadodra. ANI

Assam small towns being developed
The Assam Government is now focusing on small towns to bring them to the developmental map. ANI

Mumbai Police on alert ahead of Diwali
Police in Mumbai have been placed on alert ahead of Diwali to prevent any untoward incidents, including terror strikes. ANI

BJP-JD (S) MLAs to meet President Pratibha Patil
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) legislators will parade themselves before President Partibha Patil this evening to demonstrate their right to be called to form a coalition government in Karnataka. ANI

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Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on November 6, 2007

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 10460
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 10410
Silver (Kg): Rs. 19685

Delhi Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 19350
Sovereign: Rs. 8350
Standard gold: Rs. 10500

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 19575
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 10285
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 8530

Bullion Rates on November 6, 2007 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 November 6, 2007

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 39.29 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 81.91 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 56.96 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 34.27 Indian National Rupees (INR)

All Forex Rates of November 2007

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.