Mumbai, Jan. 13 -- Silver futures slipped below $85 per ounce on Tuesday, on profit taking after yesterday's record rally on concerns over US Federal Reserve independence and rising geopolitical risks boosted safe-haven demand. The metal surged nearly 10% in the previous session to a lifetime high of $86.34 per ounce, supported by rate-cut expectations and escalating global tensions. In the domestic market, March silver futures eased 0.6% on profit-taking after hitting a record high of Rs.271,352 per kg. Investor sentiment stayed cautious amid threats to indict Fed Chair Jerome Powell, renewed pressure on the Fed to cut rates, unrest in Iran, and fresh trade warnings from President Trump, all of which continued to underpin precious metals....