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Gold rebounds Rs 600 to Rs 1,24,700/10g amid firm global cues

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Gold rebounds Rs 600 to Rs 1,24,700/10g amid firm global cues

New Delhi, Nov 06: Snapping the two-day losing streak, gold prices on Thursday rebounded by Rs 600 to Rs 1,24,700 per 10 grams in the national capital on a fresh wave of buying by traders and firm global cues.

The precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity increased by Rs 600 to Rs 1,24,100 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes), according to All India Sarafa Association. The metal had closed at Rs 1,23,500 per 10 grams on Tuesday.

In the local bullion market, gold of 99.9 per cent purity had ended at Rs 1,24,100 per 10 grams in the previous market session.

Silver prices rallied by Rs 1,800 to Rs 1,53,300 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) on Thursday. It had settled at Rs 1,51,500 per kg on Tuesday.

Bullion markets were closed on Wednesday on account of the Prakash Gurpurb Sri Guru Nanak Dev holiday.

Globally, spot gold rose USD 28.96, or 0.73 per cent to USD 4,008.19 per ounce while spot silver was trading 1.22 per cent higher at USD 48.60 an ounce.

“Gold advanced on Thursday buoyed by safe haven demand and a modest decline in the US dollar. The ongoing government shutdown has become the longest in US history, with no resolution in sight.

“This prolonged shutdown has created uncertainty in financial markets, which is benefiting safe-haven precious metals,” Saumil Gandhi, Senior Analyst – Commodities at HDFC Securities, said.

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, retreated by 0.29 per cent to 99.97, after surging to a multi-month high in the previous session, which also acted as a tailwind for precious metals.

Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities, said, “Optimism around the US-China trade deal could limit further upside in gold prices. Market participants will closely watch the upcoming US Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing PMI data for cues”.

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Daily wagers march to CM’s residence in Jammu, demand regularisation, pending wages

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Daily wagers march to CM’s residence in Jammu, demand regularisation, pending wages

Jammu, Nov 06: Demanding regularisation, implementation of minimum wages and release of pending payments, daily wagers marched towards Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s residence here on Thursday, prompting police to stop them and detain their leader.

All Daily Wagers Jammu Kashmir Sangarsh Samiti, a conglomeration of daily wagers, daily-rated employees, and ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) workers, has been demanding regularisation, the release of pending payments, and the implementation of minimum wages.

Led by Samiti’s Chairman Sunny Kant Chib, scores of daily wagers and casual workers from several departments, including women, took to the streets to protest against the Omar Abdullah-led government for failing to address their long-pending “genuine demands”.

Raising slogans against the chief minister and the government, they marched towards the CM’s residence on the Residency Road but were stopped by a large police contingent at Shaheedi Chowk.

The police detained Chib, prompting women workers to sit on a dharna at the chowk, seeking an audience with the chief minister to address their demands.

“We have been demanding regularisation of hundreds of daily wagers, release of wages of a large number of casual workers and implementation of minimum wages, but the government has done nothing,” Chib told reporters before his detention.

He said that injustice has been done to hundreds of daily wagers and casual workers for years. “We wanted to meet the CM to urge him to address this concern,” he said.

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J&K police chief reviews valley security; orders stronger surveillance, rapid response measures

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J&K police chief reviews valley security; orders stronger surveillance, rapid response measures

Srinagar, Nov 06: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K, Nalin Prabhat today chaired a high-level security review meeting at the Conference Hall of PCR Kashmir to assess the prevailing security situation in the Valley and to strategize measures for further strengthening the security and intelligence grid.

The meeting was attended by Spl. DG Coordination J&K S.J.M. Gillani, IGP Kashmir Zone, IG CRPF (KOS), IG CRPF (Srinagar Sector), range DIsG of J&K, DIG SSB Srinagar, DIsG CRPF (South and North Srinagar), all district SSsP of Kashmir Zone, SSP PCR Kashmir, SP PC Srinagar, and other senior officers.

At the outset, participating officers briefed the DGP on the current security scenario and operational preparedness in their respective jurisdictions. The DGP reviewed the existing arrangements and issued directions aimed at enhancing overall coordination, efficiency, and field readiness.

DGP Nalin Prabhat emphasized strengthening the city’s security grid through advanced surveillance, effective inter-agency coordination, and proactive field engagement. He directed officers to establish dynamic and surprise nakas at strategic and vulnerable points to enhance area domination and deterrence.

He further instructed officers to maintain seamless communication between adjoining districts for inter-district security coordination and real-time information sharing. Stressing on operational agility, the DGP directed districts to reinforce their Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) with improved mobility, training, and equipment. He also called for modernization and upgradation of the communication network to ensure uninterrupted and secure connectivity across all levels.

The DGP concluded the meeting by reiterating the importance of professionalism, alertness, and people-friendly policing while maintaining the highest levels of operational readiness.

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PIL in SC over ‘nationwide public health emergency’ from rising air pollution

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PIL in SC over ‘nationwide public health emergency’ from rising air pollution

New Delhi, Nov 06: A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking urgent judicial intervention in the “nationwide public health emergency” caused by escalating air pollution across India.

The petition, filed by wellness advocate and Fit India Movement champion Luke Christopher Countinho, said that despite a dense statutory framework and repeated policy announcements, air quality in both rural and urban regions continues to remain “consistently poor, dangerous, and violative of the fundamental right to life”.

“The situation has reached a point where over 1.4 billion citizens are compelled to inhale toxic air every single day — a direct infringement of Article 21,” the plea added.

The writ petition highlighted that annual averages of PM2.5 and PM10 in major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, and Patna regularly exceed the permissible limits prescribed under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), notified by the Central Pollution Control Board under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.

It further noted that records PM2.5 concentrations of around 105 microgrammes/cubic metre, nearly 20 times the WHO’s recommended safe limit of 5 microgrammes/cubic metre.

“This persistent and systemic failure has occurred despite the Air Act, the Environment Protection Act, the National Clean Air Programme (2019), and multiple regulatory bodies, including the Commission for Air Quality Management,” the petition contended, adding that monitoring infrastructure remains “inadequate” and implementation “weak, fragmented, and largely symbolic”.

“Air pollution is no longer merely an environmental issue — it is a rapidly growing industrial and policy sector, reflecting both the severity of the crisis and the opportunity for systemic intervention,” the petition said.

It contended that even for citizens who follow wellness practices centred on yoga, nutrition and lifestyle modification, “the very foundation of health — access to clean air — is denied”, undermining national health initiatives and exposing millions to severe respiratory, cardiovascular and neurological risks.

The PIL has urged the Supreme Court to issue time-bound directions to ensure meaningful reduction of ambient air pollution, strengthen the country’s monitoring infrastructure with adequate coverage in both urban and rural regions, and effectively enforce the Air Act and other environmental laws.

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Baramulla Police launch safety app to safeguard vulnerable sections of society

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Baramulla Police launch safety app to safeguard vulnerable sections of society

Baramulla, Nov 06: The Baramulla Police today launched a safety application aimed at ensuring the protection and security of the most vulnerable sections of society.

The vulnerable groups include people from minority communities, PM package employees, politicians, families of terror victims, as well as labourers from outside Jammu and Kashmir working across Baramulla district.

While speaking to reporters, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, said the app is revolutionary in its kind.

He said the application ensures that once the SOS button is pressed by any individual from the vulnerable group fearing a threat, an alert will immediately appear on the police dashboard, and help will reach the person within two minutes.

SSP Baramulla said that so far 6,000 people have enrolled for the app, and the number is likely to increase.

Among those registered so far are 42 Christians, 132 Buddhists, 2,258 Hindus, 2 Jains, 2,232 Muslims, 609 KP migrants, 416 non-Kashmiri government and semi-government employees, 19 non-KP minority migrants, 133 protected persons, 538 non-Kashmiri employees in the private/primary sector, 566 non-KP non-migrant Sikhs, and 223 terror victim families.

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Omar approves used water management project, heritage courses in J-K

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Omar approves used water management project, heritage courses in J-K

Jammu, Nov 06: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday approved a used water management project, which includes a Rs 19.99 crore sewage treatment plant for Ganderbal town in central Kashmir.

“This will ensure proper treatment of used water, keep our rivers clean and improve public health and sanitation,” the Office of the Chief Minister, J-K, said in a post on X.

The J-K government has also approved the chief minister’s scheme for introduction of heritage courses under the skill development department.

“The scheme will revive seven traditional craft courses across 25 units in government ITIs and polytechnics, with an intake capacity of 500 students, along with stipends for trainees and honorarium for instructors,” another post said.

“A step towards preserving heritage and promoting skill-based livelihoods in J&K,” it added.

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Shopian police secure three convictions under new criminal laws

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Shopian police secure three convictions under new criminal laws

Shopian, Nov 06: Police in south Kashmir’s Shopian district have secured three convictions under newly enacted criminal laws, marking a significant step in the enforcement of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and related statutes.

According to a police statement, the convictions were recorded in three separate cases registered at Zainapora and Heerpora police stations. The first case, FIR No. 90/2024, was filed at Police Station Zainapora under Sections 281, 125, and 324(3) of the BNS, along with Sections 4/181 and 5/180 of the Motor Vehicles Act. The second, FIR No. 34/2025, was registered at Police Station Heerpora under Sections 281, 125(b), and 324(3) of the BNS. The third, FIR No. 40/2025, was lodged at Police Station Zainapora under Section 329(3) of the BNS.

Police said the investigating officers pursued the cases with “utmost professionalism,” resulting in “substantial sentences” for the accused after successful prosecution.

The statement said the convictions highlight the police department’s adaptation to the reformed legal framework and its commitment to justice, accountability, and the rule of law.

Shopian Police reaffirmed its resolve to maintain order and ensure speedy justice under the new criminal laws.

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Pulwama administration asks Journalists to furnish Aadhaar, PAN, affiliation letters, digital platform details

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Pulwama administration asks Journalists to furnish Aadhaar, PAN, affiliation letters, digital platform details

Pulwama, Nov 06: The District Information Office (DIO) Pulwama has issued a formal circular directing all journalists and media personnel operating in the district to submit their professional credentials and identification details within seven days, as part of a verification and vigilance drive aimed at curbing the misuse of media identity cards.

The directive, issued by the District Information Officer Pulwama, follows the orders of the Joint Director Information, Kashmir (Vide No. INF/K-Estt.2091-98/2025. The circular emphasizes “vigilance, monitoring, and reporting of misuse of media identity and impersonation in District Pulwama,” seeking to establish a transparent system for bona fide media professionals.

According to the order, journalists have been asked to submit credentials, which include Aadhaar and PAN cards, appointment letters, organisation contact details, six months’ salary or bank statements, academic qualification certificates, and links to Facebook, YouTube, X (Twitter), and Instagram pages of the respective media outlets they represent.

Officials said the move is intended to protect the credibility of professional journalists and check the growing issue of impersonation and unverified media activity. “This step is not against any genuine journalist; it’s meant to safeguard responsible journalism and prevent misuse of media identity,” an official said.

Copies of the circular have been forwarded to the District Magistrate Pulwama, Director Information & PR J&K, Senior Superintendent of Police Pulwama/Awantipora, and the Joint Director Information Kashmir for necessary action and record.

The DIO Pulwama has urged all media professionals to comply within the stipulated time frame to avoid inconvenience and to help maintain the integrity of journalism in the district. [KNT]

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Kashmir MP Er Rashid shifted to Jail No.1 after August attack: Report

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Kashmir MP Er Rashid shifted to Jail No.1 after August attack: Report

Srinagar, Nov 06: Incarcerated Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) leader and Member of Parliament (MP) from Baramulla, Engineer Rashid, has been shifted from Jail Number 3 to Jail Number 1 of Tihar Jail by the Delhi authorities after he was allegedly attacked by some inmates in August this year, The Indian Express reported.

According to sources cited by The Indian Express, Rashid’s transfer from Jail Number 3 to Jail Number 1 was carried out as a precautionary measure after his security was reviewed following the alleged attack.

Sources said it is the same cell where former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia was lodged in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy scam in 2023.

“Regular checks are being conducted with the help of CCTV cameras installed around his ward. Warders have been instructed to keep a close watch outside the confinement area,” a source said.

Rashid, 58, has been shifted to Tihar’s oldest Jail Number 1, where he is lodged alone in a separate cell of Ward Number 9, according to a highly placed source in the Delhi government. As per the jail manual, an inmate can stay alone or with up to two other inmates in a cell, an official added.

Sources said the MP, who has been lodged in Tihar Jail since 2019, was attacked by some inmates and sustained a minor injury during an altercation that reportedly took place at the end of August. Rashid later disclosed his “narrow escape” during a legal meeting with his lawyer, Javeed Hubbi, in September.

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Kokernag teenager dies in road accident in Uttar Pradesh; family appeals for help in repatriation

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Kokernag teenager dies in road accident in Uttar Pradesh; family appeals for help in repatriation

Kokernag, Nov 06: A teenager from Adhal area of Kokernag in Anantnag district has died in a tragic road accident in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh.

The deceased has been identified as Zahoor Ahmad Malik, son of Mohammad Saleem of Adhal, Kokernag.

Family members said they received the shocking news on Tuesday night, leaving the entire locality in grief. They have appealed to the administration to facilitate the transportation of Zahoor’s mortal remains back to Kashmir at the earliest.

 

Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Students Association, in a statement issued to news agency JKNS, expressed deep sorrow over the incident and called for urgent government intervention.

“Heartbreaking news coming from Uttar Pradesh. Zahoor Ahmad Malik has died in a tragic road accident in Jaunpur. The family is devastated and requires immediate assistance in bringing the body back home so that the final rites can be performed with dignity,” the statement reads.

Association also appealed to Advisor to J&K Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, to take up the matter with the Uttar Pradesh administration and ensure all necessary support to the bereaved family during this difficult time. Further formalities are being processed. (JKNS)

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