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Congress nominates Sonia to select Presidential nominee
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) today nominated party president Sonia Gandhi to select partys candidate for the next Presidential and Vice Presidential polls. ANI

Surrendered Tripura insurgents seek rehab packages at par with Kashmiri militants
Over 700 surrendered insurgents from Tripura have threatened to go on agitation from June 8, if the State Government fails to grant them rehabilitation packages at par with those given to surrendered Kashmiri militants. ANI

Visiting German Defence Minister pushes for military sales
German Defence Minister Franz Jospeh Jung, who reached here today, met his Indian counterpart A K Antony. ANI

Ground zero of Gujjar protests faces acute water crisis
The weeklong protests by Gujjar community which began from here left the epicentre of the violent agitation reeling under acute water crisis. ANI

Six injured in Srinagar grenade blast
At least six people, including a woman were injured in a grenade blast in Srinagar on Monday. ANI

Lula Da Silva conferred J L Nehru award for international understanding
Visiting Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva was today conferred Jawahar Lal Nehru award for international understanding for his contribution to strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations. ANI

CBI Court questions clean chit verdict on Pandher, frames charges against Koli
A Special CBI Court has dismissed a petition against the clean chit given by the agency to Nithari killings accused Maninder Singh Pandher in the murder of a 14 year-old girl, while framing charges against co-accused Surender Koli in two cases. ANI

Gujjars withdraw agitation, 3-member Committee to look into their demand(Lead: Gujjars)
In an important breakthrough the Gujjar community leaders today announced to withdraw their agitations after the Rajasthan Government agreed to set up a high-level three-member committee to look into the Gujjars demand of Scheduled Tribe status to reap the benefits of reservation. ANI

Quattrocchis extradition plea to be heard on June 7
The extradition proceedings against Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi, an accused in Bofors kickback case, would begin on June 7, CBI told a city court on Monday. ANI

Homai Saha to be next Ambassador to Slovak Republic
Homai Saha, currently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Slovak Republic. ANI

Four militants killed in Rajouri
The Army on Monday shot dead four armed militants trying to infiltrate the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammus Rajouri District. ANI

Herbal flavoured hookahs back in Lucknow
Hookah, the traditional tobacco smoking pipe, long known as an integral part of the royal lifestyle, is making a comeback in Lucknows social circles. The new breed of hookah lovers are fascinated by herbal flavoured hookahs. ANI

SC issues notice to Amarinders son in land scam
nder Singh, son of former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh in connection with the multi-million-rupee real estate Ludhiana City Centre scam. ANI

Learn yoga in Dharamshala
Dharamshala, which is known for its Buddhist culture, is attracting a large number of yoga enthusiasts, especially foreign tourists. ANI

Cook your chapati and keep it fresh for a year
Many of us wish to relish fresh homemade chapatis everyday, but cannot do so for practical reasons. ANI

Shimla Declaration sans Kashmir reference released
A day after the mention of Jammu and Kashmir issue was dropped from the final draft, the Shimla Declaration was released here today by Imtiaz Alam, Secretary General of the South Asian Free Media Association (SAFMA). ANI

Brazilian President holds talks with PM over trade
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva began talks with Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today to strengthen business and diplomatic ties between the two countries. ANI

Kashmirs golf courses a major attraction among tourists
Srinagar is fast emerging as a major destination for golfers, who visit Kashmirs capital for a holiday as well as to play golf in one of the best gold courses in the country. ANI

Taiwan for mutually beneficial ties with India
Indias one China policy is not a deterrent for Taiwan to intensify its all round interaction with New Delhi, said Andrew J C Kao, the representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre (TECC) here. ANI

Russian army chief on five-day India visit
General Alexei Fedorovich Maslov, Commander-in-Chief of Russian Land Forces, arrived here on a five-day visit today. ANI

Goods worth millions gutted in UP fire
Goods worth millions were gutted in a fire that broke out at the storage facility of a factory in Jagmau, in Uttar Pradesh, on Monday. The fire started at around 3:00 a.m. this morning, and spread across the storage facility of a plywood factory. ANI

Development of India, Brazil key to our relations: Brazilian President
Visiting Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva today said that India and Brazil should work together for the development of both countries. ANI

Gujjars disrupt traffic in National Capital Region, Bainsla sticks to communitys demands
Hundreds of Gujjars, demanding Scheduled Tribe status for their community, blocked highways linked to Delhi and clashed with police at some places on Monday, even as Gujjar Arakshan Sangharsh Samiti Convenor Colonel (retired) Kirori Bainsla said the agitation would not be withdrawn until their demand for ST status was met. ANI

Supreme Court declines to hear Dera Sacha Sauda petition
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear a petition of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect, seeking protection of its properties and its followers across the country. ANI

Gorakhpurs mimic artist attracts both birds and animals
Athar Ali Khan, a driver by profession in Uttar Pradeshs Gorakhpur District, possesses the ability to mimic bird and animal calls. ANI

Why things we fear become a phobia
Ever wonder just why some people get anxious, or really scared when faced with situations that may not turn out to be dangerous? Well boffins at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Italy have unearthed a clue to this question in a new research they conducted on mice. ANI

In Karnataka, English being taught to over 42 lakh first standard kids
The Government of Karnatakas decision to introduce English from the first standard has evoked mixed reactions, but over 42 lakh children are learning the language from this month. ANI

Young drivers perform at Tamil Nadu car rally
A strong grid of drivers in single-seater Maruti cars competed for honours at the JK Tyre Junior Cup Championship finals at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu on Sunday. ANI

Medha Patkar slams Centre for its SEZ policy
Social activist Medha Patkar has described Special Economic Zone (SEZs) policy of the Central Government as unconstitutional, and criticised the West Bengal administration for going ahead with its proposed industrial hub in a location other than Nandigram. ANI

Bainsla- Raje talks to start
A Gujjar leaders delegation headed by Gurjar Arakshan Sangharsh Samiti convenor Colonel (retired) Kirori Bainsla will meet Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhra Raje Scindia at her Civil Lines residence in Jaipur in a short while. ANI

Supreme Court to hear Dera Sacha Sauda petition
The Supreme Court will today hear a petition seeking protection for the properties of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect and its followers across the country in view of an alleged ultimatum issued by the Akal Takht, the highest religious body of the Sikhs, to close down Dera camps. ANI

Gujjars call for shutdown in Delhi today
Gujjar Mahasabha has called for a shutdown in Delhi today to show solidarity with the Gujjars agitating in Rajasthan over a demand for Scheduled Tribe status. ANI

Nominations Invited for Second Edition of Proto.in 20 Venture Capital Firms Representing More Than $1.5 Billion Confirm Participation
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Satyam Computer Services Wins Frost & Sullivan Competitive Strategy Leadership Award for Offshore Testing Market
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Rai Foundation Becomes the First Indian Partner of IBM's Academic Initiative
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Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on June 4, 2007

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 8890
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 8840
Silver (Kg): Rs. 18855

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 18475
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 8860
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 8210

Bullion Rates on June 4, 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 June 4, 2007

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 40.47 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 80.28 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 54.43 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 33.17 Indian National Rupees (INR)

All Forex Rates of June 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.