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"Government wants to reduce speculation," says NSE CEO Ashish Kumar Chauha
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
National Stock Exchange (NSE) MD and CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan spoke about the recent hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) during the FY 27 budget. He noted that the tax has been raised several times over the years, with the latest increase specifically targeting equity futures and option
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A 2,124-Year Insurance Policy Triggers RBI Action, and the Launch of NYVO
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New Delhi [India], February 11: A nationalised bank in Maharashtra sold a life insurance policy to a 90-year-old man. The annual premium was ₹2 lakh. The maturity date of the policy was the year 2124. This was not a hypothetical case or an isolated error, it happened. The Reserve Bank of Ind
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US designates Palau Senate president, Marshall Islands ex-mayor for "signi
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US designates Palau Senate president Hokkons Baules and Marshall Islands ex-mayor Anderson Jibas for "significant corruption". They and families face US entry ban over bribery from China-linked actors and misuse of US aid funds. Move aims to curb corruption and counter China's Pacific inf
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BRICS crucial for building greater Eurasian partnership, says Russian FM L
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Lavrov highlighted India's focus on food and energy security, as well as digital and ICT safeguards. He welcomed India's initiative to host an upcoming artificial intelligence summit, emphasising the need to establish international norms for AI, particularly in security and military contexts
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Lucknow Police deploy drones to curb kite flying and 'Chinese Manjha' use
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Lucknow authorities have intensified their crackdown on the use of "Chinese manjha" (kite string), deploying surveillance drones across the city to monitor people flying kites. The initiative aims to prevent injuries and enforce bans on the hazardous material.
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MP Board Class 12 exams to begin tomorrow; CCTV cameras installed at Bhopa
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In the state capital, Bhopal, special monitoring mechanisms have been introduced, including the constitution of inspection teams at both block and district levels. In addition, CCTV cameras have been installed at several examination centres, particularly those located in private schools,
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China deepened nationwide repression in 2025, says Human Rights Watch repo
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The Chinese government significantly intensified repression across the country in 2025, tightening ideological control and curbing fundamental freedoms under President Xi Jinping, according to the World Report 2026 released by Human Rights Watch (HRW).
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2013 batch IPS officer Gaurav Singh takes charge as new Shimla SP, pledges
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2013-batch IPS officer Gaurav Singh on Monday assumed charge as the new Superintendent of Police (SP), Shimla district, and outlined his priorities, with a strong focus on maintaining law and order, curbing crime, tackling drug trafficking, and easing traffic congestion in the state capit
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China tightens curbs on Tibetan religious life, bars children under 18 fro
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Notices stating "Children under 18 are not allowed in the monastery" were reportedly posted at the monastery entrance in Kham, indicating stricter enforcement of long-standing regulations restricting minors' involvement in religious life, according to Phayul.
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Migratory birds thrive in Kashmir as government strengthens ecological tou
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Government initiatives aimed at restoring wetlands, improving water management, curbing poaching and encouraging sustainable tourism have helped strengthen Kashmir's reputation as a major destination for nature lovers and bird watchers, particularly during the winter months.
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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announces plan to curb hate speech, highlights
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Participating in a programme organised by Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind in Hyderabad on Thursday, the Chief Minister said that the Congress party fought for the country's independence and the role of the Jamiat organisation for the development of the country, with the participation of majority and
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STT hike unlikely to curb speculation, says Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Zerodha founder and CEO Nithin Kamath has said the hike in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) announced in the Union Budget 2026 is unlikely to reduce speculative activity in India's derivatives markets.
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