Gold futures opened higher at Rs 93,271/10 grams, while silver saw a slight increase to Rs 94,145/kg. Prices previously declined due to optimism surrounding US-China trade talks and a stronger dollar.
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Delhi police arrested the notorious pickpocket and knifer, Deepak, known as 'Potty Badmash', who evaded capture by soiling himself. Equipped with gloves and masks, officers thwarted his attempt near Eidgah Park, uncovering his 'lucky charm' knife and linking him to multiple thefts and knife-related crimes.
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