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Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on derivatives will rise from April 1, 2026, after the Finance minister Sithraman in her 9th budget speech proposed higher rates on futures and options trading as part of Budget 2026 changes to the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the move while presenting the Budget, saying: “I…
In a crowning moment for her illustrious career, pop powerhouse Taylor Swift has received an exclusive induction into the revered Songwriters Hall of Fame. This honor places her alongside iconic artists like KISS’s Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, as well as the incomparable Alanis Morissette, all celebrated for their significant contributions to the music scene….
Mahindra has launched the XEV 9S in India at a starting price of Rs 19.95 lakh, ex-showroom. This model marks its entry into the three-row electric SUV space. Essentially, the XEV 9S is the EV counterpart to the XUV700, but comes with several enhancements and changes. Test drives will begin on December 5, while bookings…
M F Husain painted the mural in 1963 after winning a competition. He was paid Rs 1,000 for the work MUMBAI: Pablo Picasso famously said that “art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life,” but at the Yogakshema Building at Nariman Point, which houses the headquarters of the Life Insurance Corporation of…
TOI Correspondent from London: A British Sikh man who founded the UK’s first memorial to Sikhs who served during World War I has received an OBE from the Princess Royal at St James’s Palace for services to the commemoration of Commonwealth soldiers who served Great Britain.Capt. Jay (Jagjeet) Singh-Sohal, who founded the WW1 Sikh Memorial…
A proposed High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat will examine balance sheet constraints faced by public sector banks and ways to better leverage their capital, Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju said on Friday, PTI reported.The government is expected to announce the terms of reference for the panel soon.“This committee is expected to review the…
A viral video revealed that fur-lined hoods on coats are meant for function, not just style. Content creator Jessica Alzamora demonstrated folding the hood inward to create a warm, wind-blocking cocoon. This practical styling hack, originally for extreme cold, can also look chic and intentional, proving winter fashion can be both warm and stylish. If…
Kuldeep Yadav ties know with Vanshika Chadha (ANI Photo) Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav has tied the knot with longtime partner Vanshika Chadha in a grand ceremony held in the scenic hill town of Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. The wedding comes shortly after Kuldeep was part of India’s victorious campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, making…
India’s highways are all set to get a tech boost. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) reportedly plans to install AI-based dashcam systems on approximately 40,000 kilometres of Indian roads. The initiative appears to be an attempt to make the management of Indian highways more data-driven and forward-thinking. Rather than waiting for complaints or…
Exit polls in India are often treated as an election-night tamasha. This is not the case in many developed democracies, where the science and art of studying elections is becoming more refined and rigorous with every cycle. When polls fail there, it becomes a national scandal. In the UK, following a series of high-profile failures,…
