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Mumbai: Rates of precious metals in futures opened lower on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as investors remained cautious amid ongoing volatility. The gold August 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a fall of Rs 387 or 0.25 per cent at Rs 1,54,397 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,54,784. It fell a bit further to touch an intraday low of Rs 1,54,396, a fall of Rs 388 or 0.25 per cent. However, it witnessed some buying at these levels and gained to touch an intraday high of Rs 1,55,400, representing a surge of…

New Delhi: Today marks a milestone in the history of Indian engineering marvels by connecting two ends of the 13-kilometre-long main section of the Zojila Tunnel, making it the world's longest single-tube bi-directional bypass built at record height. The tunnel, 9.5 metres wide, 7.57 metres high, and 13.153 km long, is a horseshoe-shaped tunnel built at an elevation of around 11,578 feet above sea level. The breakthrough blast was witnessed by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. This achievement not only demonstrates the indomitable courage of Indian engineers but also marks the beginning of a new era…

Mumbai: Shares of telecom operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) surged over 3 per cent to trade near its 52-week high after a relief by the Bombay High Court. The court has quashed the Centre's 2012 decision to impose a one-time spectrum charge on telecom companies. Following this development, the stock opened higher at Rs 14.81 on the BSE, up from the previous close of Rs 14.28. It surged further to touch the intraday high of Rs 14.90, representing a gain of Rs 0.52 or 3.61 per cent from the last closing price. This is just 4.23 per cent away from the…