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Gold slips Rs 110 to Rs 97,670 per 10 g; silver plunges Rs 1,000 to Rs 1.07 lakh per kg

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Gold halts record rally, drops Rs 2,400 to Rs 99,200 per 10 g amid easing US-China tensions

New Delhi, June 10: Gold prices slipped Rs 110 to Rs 97,670 per 10 grams in the national capital on Tuesday due to persistent selling by jewellers and stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association.

The precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity fell Rs 100 to Rs 97,250 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes).

Snapping a seven-day winning streak, silver prices plunged by Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,07,100 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) on Tuesday.

The white metal had soared Rs 1,000 to hit a fresh peak of Rs 1,08,100 per kilogram in the local markets on Monday.

In the overseas markets, spot gold rose marginally to USD 3,329.12 per ounce.

“Gold prices eased on Tuesday morning trading as optimism over easing US-China trade tensions dampened safe-haven demand,” Reliance Securities’ Senior Research Analyst Sriram Iyer said.

Chinese and US officials on Tuesday extended the new round of trade talks in London to a second day, fuelling hopes for a deal between the world’s two largest economies.

Meanwhile, spot silver fell 0.3 per cent to USD 36.64 per ounce in the global markets.

“Traders expect increased volatility in gold prices this week, driven by significant macroeconomic events, including the US inflation print and consumer sentiment data.

“Any unexpected deviations in these data figures could influence the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rate cuts, potentially impacting bullion prices in the near term,” Deveya Gaglani, Senior Research Analyst, Commodities at Axis Securities, said.

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Police arrest man for impersonating SSP Counter Intelligence Kashmir

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3 drug peddlers held with 22 gm heroin worth lakhs in J-K's Udhampur

Srinagar, June 10: Jammu and Kashmir Police apprehended a suspect involved in impersonation and masquerading as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) CI Kashmir, an official said on Tuesday.

The official said that CI Kashmir received a credible input suggesting that one individual namely Barkat Ali Parray @ BK, S/O Ghulam Mohammad Parray R/O Gundhassi Bhat, Sheltang, Srinagar is indulging in impersonation, using the photograph of SSP CI Kashmir on his WhatsApp as profile picture and threatening people.

He said that following the digital footprints, CI Kashmir apprehended the suspect at Jahangir Chowk, Srinagar on 09.06.2025 and on casual inspection of his mobile device; the suspect was found using the profile picture of SSP CI Kashmir on his WhatsApp account linked to mobile number 60xxxx7711, subscribed in the name of said suspect.

During preliminary verification, it was found that the suspect has downloaded the photograph of SSP CID CI Kashmir from the internet and has put it as his WhatsApp profile picture with the intent to falsely portray himself as a police officer, he said.

The further verification revealed that the suspect has been involved in online gambling, including platforms such as ‘Aviator’, ‘777’ etc. for the past one year and had made some advance payment on the ‘777 Gambling Platform’. When quizzed, it came to surface that the suspect has misused the profile picture of SSP CI Kashmir, and threatened the Organizers of ‘777 Gambling Platform’ seeking refund of his advance payment, the official said.

Further verification and analysis of his digital device is in progress to ascertain whether the suspect has any involvement in other anti-social and anti-national activities, he added.

Police appealed to general public especially youth of Kashmir valley not to fall prey to any online gambling Apps/platforms, as such gambling Apps are mostly used as a tool to dupe gullible youth and compel them to indulge in anti-social and anti-national activities.

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Altaf Bukhari expresses concern over recurrence of mysterious illness in Rajouri

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Altaf Bukhari expresses concern over recurrence of mysterious illness in Rajouri

Srinagar, June 10: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Tuesday expressed deep concern over reports that 35 people have been hospitalized after falling ill due to a mysterious disease in a village in Rajouri. He urged for a thorough investigation and immediate medical response in the affected village.

Bukhari wrote on his X handle: “It’s happening again in Rajouri. The reports indicate that as many as 35 persons were hospitalised after falling ill due to a mysterious illness in the Kotliparran village in Manjakot Rajouri during the past few days. This brings back the painful memory of Badhaal village, where we lost 17 precious lives—including 13 children—just a few months ago to a similarly unexplained disease.”

He further said, “I urge the administration to ensure a comprehensive medical team, including the concerned specialists, is deputed to the affected village to investigate and provide necessary care. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected. Wishing them a swift and full recovery.”

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West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran retires from international cricket

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West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran retires from international cricket

New Delhi, June 10: West Indies’ highest-ranked T20I batter Nicholas Pooran has called time on his nine-year international career.

The Trinidadian represented the West Indies 167 times, scoring 1983 ODI runs at 39.66 at a strike rate of 99.15. Pooran, who has never played Test matches for West Indies, leaves the game as the most capped West Indian in T20 Internationals with 106 matches and the leading T20I run scorer with 2,275 runs. He last played for the West Indies in December 2024.

“After much thought and reflection, I’ve decided to announce my retirement from international cricket. This game we love has given and will continue to give so much – joy, purpose, unforgettable memories, and a chance to represent the people of the West Indies. Wearing that maroon, standing for the anthem, and giving everything I had each time I stepped on the field… it’s hard to put into words what that truly means to me. To have led the team as captain is a privilege I will always hold close to my heart,” Pooran wrote in his statement on Instagram.

“Though this International chapter of my career closes, my love for West Indies Cricket will never fade. I wish the team and the region nothing but success and strength for the road ahead,” it read.

Pooran represented the West Indies at the 2014 U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, before making his senior international debut two years later in a T20I against Pakistan. An ODI debut in 2018 followed, and the left-hander was named in the West Indies Cricket World Cup 2019 squad.

He was named vice-captain for the Caribbean side for the 2021 Men’s T20 World Cup and took the captaincy reins in both white-ball formats across a six-month period in 2022, which included the team’s Men’s T20 World Cup campaign.

“Cricket West Indies extends sincere gratitude and appreciation to Nicholas Pooran for his outstanding contributions to West Indies cricket. Nicholas officially informed the leadership of his decision to retire from international cricket, bringing to a close a significant chapter in his career,” Cricket West Indies said in a statement.

“We salute his achievements and thank him for the moments he has given fans across the region and beyond. We wish him all the very best in the next phase of his journey,” it added.

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Iran warns it will target Israel’s ‘secret nuclear sites’ if attacked

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Iran warns it will target Israel's 'secret nuclear sites' if attacked

Tehran, June 10: Iran’s top security body warned that its armed forces would immediately target Israel’s “secret nuclear facilities” if the Islamic Republic comes under military attack, following claims it has obtained “sensitive Israeli intelligence.”

The Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) issued the statement days after Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib said Iran had acquired a “significant cache” of Israeli documents through intelligence operations, Xinhua news agency reported.

According to the council, months of intelligence gathering had enabled Iran’s armed forces to identify high-value Israeli targets for potential retaliatory strikes, should Israel initiate military action against Iranian interests.

“This forms part of a broader strategic initiative aimed at countering disinformation by hostile actors and reinforcing Iran’s deterrent capabilities,” the SNSC said.

Tehran’s access to Israeli intelligence would allow it to swiftly target “concealed nuclear sites” in the event of an Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear infrastructure, the council said, adding that the information also supports proportionate retaliation against attacks on Iran’s economic or military assets.

Israel is believed by many to possess nuclear weapons, though it has never officially confirmed or denied this, maintaining a longstanding policy of strategic ambiguity.

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Elderly woman hacked to death by son

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Body with bullet injury found in Jammu park, suicide suspected

Jamshedpur, June 10: A man allegedly hacked his septuagenarian mother to death in Jharkhand’s East Singhbhum district, a police officer said.

Seventy-year-old Vinita Bhagat was at home in Upar Tola area about 25 km from here when her son Srinath Bhagat (40) rushed in and attacked her with a sharp weapon without provocation on Sunday night, Officer-in-Charge of Kowali police station Dhananjay Kumar Paswan said.

On being informed, a police team rushed to the spot and shifted her to MGM Hospital, Jamshedpur, he said.

Vinita was referred to Rajendra Institute of Medical Science (RIMS), Ranchi following preliminary treatment.

The old woman succumbed to her injuries in the course of treatment at RIMS on Monday evening, the police officer said.

Srinath has been arrested after a case was registered on the statement of his father, he added.

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Security of people during Amarnath Yatra is Kashmir’s responsibility, says Mehbooba Mufti

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Security of people during Amarnath Yatra is Kashmir's responsibility, says Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar, June 10: Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti Tuesday said the security of the upcoming annual Amarnath yatra is the responsibility of the people of Kashmir.

Mufti held a meeting with various stakeholders and PDP workers at the Pahalgam tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district ahead of the yatra that begins next month.

“The security of the yatris is your responsibility. Every stakeholder has the responsibility to safeguard the yatra and yatris. More than the police and the security forces, it is you who have to secure them,” Mufti said addressing the meeting.

The PDP president said she had called those workers of her party who live along the route of the yatra and asked them to secure the pilgrimage.

“I told them that the people of Pahalgam have to secure the yatra so that it passes off well and confidence is restored among the tourists, by virtue of which tourism will be restored,” she said.

Mehbooba said the people of Kashmir, and especially Pahalgam, for centuries have welcomed Amarnath Yatris and the legacy will continue with the same spirit and sincerity.

“We want Amarnath yatris to come. The way in which the people of Kashmir have welcomed them for centuries, God willing, they will be welcomed this year as well. They will be served well and they will return safe and sound to their homes,” she added.

Mufti said the situation changed after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and tourism in the valley came to a halt.

Thousands of ponywallas, hoteliers, shopkeepers, and taxi and auto drivers suffered. They have taken loans from banks and they are in distress, she said.

She appealed to the Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and the elected government to reopen parks like Chandanwari, Aru, and Beetab Valley in Pahalgam so that tourists could visit these places and help the hoteliers and ponywallas to earn their livelihood.

The PDP chief appealed to the government not to “harass” the common people.

“I appeal to the government to stop calling ponywallas to Srinagar or Pahalgam for hearing. Do not do this to them. If you have to fight militants, do that, but do not harass common people. If you harass common people or make them your enemy, then it will not have good consequences,” she said.

“I had said this before to the Government of India that there was a time when leaders from Delhi came to the doors of the Hurriyat, but Hurriyat did not open the doors. Today, the people of Jammu and Kashmir want to lend a hand of friendship towards you, but you should not do what the Hurriyat did that time,” she said.

She was referring to the visit of an all-party delegation from New Delhi to Kashmir in the midst of the 2016 agitation over the killing of then-Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani.

The delegation visited the residence of Hurriyat leader late Syed Ali Shah Geelani, but the hardline Hurriyat chief did not open the doors of his residence and refused to talk to the delegation.

“Do not pull your hand back. Stop these arrests and locking parks. Own up the people here so that they become yours,” Mufti said.

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Cabinet sub-committee finalizes reservation report: Sakina Masood Itoo

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Cabinet sub-committee finalizes reservation report: Sakina Masood Itoo

Srinagar, June 10: Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Tuesday said that the Cabinet Sub-Committee formed to examine the issue of reservations in Jammu & Kashmir has completed its task and finalized the report within the stipulated timeframe of six months.

Education Minister Sakina Masood Itoo, in a post on X, confirmed the development, stating, “The Cabinet Sub-Committee constituted to examine the issue of reservations has drafted its report within the stipulated timeframe of six months. The report will be placed before the Cabinet when it meets.”

The reservation controversy in Jammu and Kashmir escalated after the 2023 amendments to the Reservation Act, which granted Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to communities like Paharis, Padaris, Kolis, and Gadda Brahmins. While the move was hailed as historic by the government, it triggered intense criticism and protests from students, aspirants, and opposition parties, including Omar Led Government’s own MP Aga Ruhullah protesting outside CM’ residence in Srinagar with thousands of students joining the protest, who accused the government of “killing merit” and sidelining genuinely deserving candidates.

The issue intensified following the NEET-PG 2024 and JKCCE 2023 results, where a significant decline in open merit selections was observed sparking protests across colleges and public platforms. Aspirants argued that the Open Merit quota had been drastically reduced, breaching the 50% ceiling set by the Supreme Court.

A petition was also filed in the J&K High Court, challenging the new reservation structure as unconstitutional.

In response, the government constituted a Cabinet Sub-Committee chaired by Education Minister Sakina Itoo. The committee held consultations with stakeholders and was mandated to examine all concerns regarding the revised quota system. The report has now been finalized and is awaiting cabinet review. (JKNS)

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Two held with narcotic substance in Jammu

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J&K Police arrest six persons for spreading misleading information on social media platforms

Jammu, June 10: Two persons were arrested after 350 grams of opium was allegedly recovered from their possession on Tuesday, police said.

Sudhir Singh and Surya Partap Singh, both residents of Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur district, were arrested from Talab Tillo area of Jammu, a police spokesman said.

They were booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and further investigation is underway to trace the source and network behind the illegal drug trade.

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We want to honour legends of past: Maharaj

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We want to honour legends of past: Maharaj

London, Jun 9: Keshav Maharaj is determined to follow in the famous footsteps of Graeme Smith and his world number one team of yesteryears at the World Test Championship final, beginning here Wednesday.

South Africa will face off against Australia for ownership of the ICC Test Championship mace at Lord’s, the same venue where the Proteas last got their hands on the trophy 13 years ago.

A legendary South Africa side comprising Jacques Kallis, Dale Steyn and Graeme Smith beat England at the fabled ground to rise to world number one that day, and Maharaj revealed those memories are fuelling motivation for his side to repeat the feat.

“I remember watching that when they lifted the mace,” he said.

“We know that apart from doing it for us, we want to honour the legends of the past, and hopefully we will one day be seen in the same calibre and light to win such a coveted title and hold the Test mace.”

South Africa arrive in London in strong form following seven consecutive Test victories, with their last defeat coming against New Zealand in February 2024.

That run took the Proteas to the top of the ICC World Test Championship table and has bred plenty of confidence in camp ahead of the decider against Australia.

“When we started the journey two years ago, a lot of people didn’t think we’d be in this situation, but with each and every series, we grew more and more,” added Maharaj.

“Our blend of youth and experience complements each other really nicely, and we find ourselves competing for another trophy. The boys have put in a lot of hard work. The excitement is building as we edge closer, and it’s now about letting it sink in and soaking up the occasion to allow us to play with freedom.”

Maharaj is one of a number in the South African squad who have come agonisingly close to ICC silverware in the past few years.

The spinner was part of the side that finished runners-up at the T20 World Cup 2024, while the Proteas also reached the semi-finals of both the ODI World Cup 2023 and Champions Trophy 2025.

While those near misses still sting, Maharaj is insistent on using those experiences in a positive way.

“In previous attempts, no one expected us to reach the knockout phases of any competition, but we have reached two semi-finals and two finals.

“Hopefully through all those misses we come right in this one. There is a lot of inspiration we can draw from in the brand of cricket we have played in the last three or four years.

“If we run with it and stay true to it, hopefully this is our opportunity to finally raise that most-coveted trophy that has eluded us for a number of years,” he said.

On a personal note, Maharaj is just two away from 200 Test wickets, and while the experienced spinner is happy to trade individual accolades for team success, the prospect of bringing up the milestone at Lord’s is one that he cannot escape.

“I don’t pay too much attention to the numbers; I just want to help ensure my team wins, so hopefully I can get a 10-fer.

“I’ve enjoyed my journey so far; hopefully I’ve got a long time left, but to get that feat in front of my family at Lord’s would be very special,” added Maharaj.

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