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Topic: STT

Bad news for F&O traders: Markets wobble as FM Sitharaman announces STT hikes of up to 150%

Sampurna Panigrahi -
Second major increase in two years sees markets tumble; analysts say move aims to moderate excessive trading activity in derivatives segment.

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Opinion

A bride enjoying her wedding day is a radical act

Ratan Priya -
They say a happy bride is the best bride. To me, this once felt like a redundant statement. It’s her wedding, duh. Of course,...

India-EU FTA doesn’t mean cars will get cheaper. Read the fine print

Retinol vs Bakuchiol—which anti-ageing ingredient is right for your skin?

Economy

The Global Big Cat Summit is the only win for conservation in Budget 2026

Akanksha Mishra -
The biggest decrease was in the budget for the Indian Institute of Forest Management, which went from Rs 10 crore in 2025-26 to Rs 3 lakh in 2026-27.

Defence

Big Budget boost for Census as govt hikes allocation 6-fold, 50% jump for CAPF infra funds

Mayank Kumar -
Ahead of the nationwide Census exercise, government allocates Rs 6,000 crore for it; Rs 5,394 crore allocated for modernising infrastructure of internal security apparatus.

National Interest

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

Shekhar Gupta -
The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.

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