STT was brought in 2004 to remove LTCG tax: Now the government is collecting both; Tax on F&O trading increased by 150% in the budget

STT was brought in 2004 to remove LTCG tax: Now the government is collecting both; Tax on F&O trading increased by 150% in the budget

Date 1 October 2004. The then Finance Minister P. Chidambaram removed the Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax on stock market profits. In lieu of this he introduced Securities Transaction Tax (STT). The logic was simple – leave tax on profits, tax every transaction. Everything went well for 14 years, but in the 2018 budget,…

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Samsung’s 2026 OLED TVs and Odyssey gaming monitors get Nvidia G-sync support

    Samsung’s 2026 OLED TVs and Odyssey gaming monitors get Nvidia G-sync support

    Samsung 2026 OLED TVs and Odyssey Monitors Get Nvidia G-Sync Support: Samsung Electronics has announced that its 2026 OLED TV lineup and next-generation Odyssey gaming monitors are compatible with Nvidia G-Sync. According to the company, this helps make gameplay smoother, meeting the needs of both gamers and display enthusiasts. NVIDIA G-SYNC technology enables the display’s…

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    Night Raids, Mutilated Bodies: Baloch Group Reports Deepening Rights Crisis

    Night Raids, Mutilated Bodies: Baloch Group Reports Deepening Rights Crisis

    New Delhi: A new human rights report released by Paank, the human rights department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), paints a grim and disturbing picture of life in Balochistan during December 2025. The report documents a pattern of enforced disappearances, torture, and extrajudicial killings that, according to Paank, reflects an entrenched system of repression…

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    Four Families In Jharkhand Village Face ‘Boycott’ For Converting To Christianity, Barred From Pond & Forest

    Four Families In Jharkhand Village Face ‘Boycott’ For Converting To Christianity, Barred From Pond & Forest

    Last Updated:February 02, 2026, 17:18 IST The affected families alleged that the decision was made by Sarna faith members, who claimed that it was necessary to protect their religion, culture, and traditional belief system The affected families alleged that they were not being allowed to use public facilities like the village pond, well, handpump, and…

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    Grammy 2026 Winners Full List: Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga & more take home music’s biggest honours

    Grammy 2026 Winners Full List: Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga & more take home music’s biggest honours

    Grammy 2026 Winners: The 2026 Grammy Awards kicked off with the Premiere Ceremony in Los Angeles early Monday morning. Bringing together some of the biggest names in music for a night filled with unforgettable performances and star-studded moments, the 68th Annual Grammy Awards aired live on Sunday, February 1. The ceremony took place in Los Angeles,…

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    Gold, Silver Crash Up to 34% From Record Highs; Here’s What Triggered The Panic Selloff

    Gold, Silver Crash Up to 34% From Record Highs; Here’s What Triggered The Panic Selloff

    Last Updated:February 02, 2026, 14:49 IST Gold and silver crashed up to 34 percent from record highs, spooking investors and triggering mass ETF selloffs after Kevin Warsh’s Fed appointment and CME Group margin hikes. Gold and silver prices crashed sharply from record highs amid panic selling in global bullion markets. Gold, Silver Crash: The unprecedented…

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