NSE and nine former senior executives, including ex-MD Vikram Limaye, settled a case with Sebi for Rs 643 crore over allegations of brokers bypassing a trading access point to facilitate faster trades. Alongside the settlement, eight officials are required to perform 14 days of pro bono community service. This is Sebi’s largest settlement in...
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India is projected to nearly double its per capita income in the next five years, driven by government reforms, dynamic geopolitical changes, and strong growth in consumption, innovation, and a robust financial system. However, challenges such as geopolitical risks and economic impacts from new technologies remain critical.
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Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar is set to visit Pakistan for the first time in nine years to attend the SCO heads of government meeting in Islamabad on October 15-16. This visit, although bound by the SCO summit context, raises prospects of re-engaging at a high diplomatic level amid strained relations since August 2019.
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The Kerala High Court found seven IUML workers guilty of murdering DYFI activist Shibin in 2015, overturning their earlier acquittal. Shibin’s death and injuries to six CPM workers were due to political and communal rivalry. Sentencing is scheduled for October 15.
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Amid rising global conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, PM Narendra Modi voiced optimism about the Indian economy, highlighting decade-long transformative changes. Speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave, he noted global confidence in India’s growth, citing upgraded projections by the World Bank, IMF, and Moody’s. Modi emphasized ongoing reforms and potential investment opportunities, particularly...
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Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence reported detecting 13 Chinese military aircraft and 3 naval vessels encircling the island after a short lull. Eight aircraft crossed the median line into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone. This follows a pattern of increased Chinese military activities near Taiwan, involving regular air and naval incursions since September 2020.
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