Markets reforms: Govt to table Securities Markets Code Bill in Winter session; unified law to merge Sebi, Depositories & trading Acts

The government has listed the Securities Markets Code Bill 2025 for introduction in the Winter session of Parliament starting December 1, according to a Lok Sabha bulletin. The unified legislation is aimed at boosting ease of doing business and reducing regulatory friction across India’s financial markets. The Bill proposes merging key securities laws, including the…

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‘You have votes, I have funds’: Ajit Pawar tells voters; claims ‘if you reject’ NCP candidates then ‘I’ll reject you’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar sparked a political row after telling voters in Malegaon that while they “have votes,” he “has funds” and he will ensure that there was no shortage of it if his party’s candidates were elected.He further warned that if the voters did not back the NCP candidates, and…

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Manufacturing slowdown: US factory activity slows as tariffs push up prices; services sector cushions overall growth

US manufacturing slipped to a four-month low in November as tariffs pushed up prices and dampened demand. According to news agency Reuters, the slowdown caused a build-up of unsold goods, raising concerns that it may drag down wider economic growth. Manufacturing hit by rising prices and weak demand S&P Global said the flash US manufacturing…

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Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0 puts spotlight on Tamil learning for Northern youth | India News

NEW DELHI: The fourth edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam, beginning December 2, will place a strong emphasis on enabling students from North India — particularly Uttar Pradesh — to learn Tamil through an expanded set of language-learning initiatives in Tamil Nadu. The ministry of education, announcing the programme on Saturday, said this year’s edition…

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Governance reforms: CAG Murthy lays out roadmap for Viksit Bharat; stresses access, data-driven systems

CAG K Sanjay Murthy (ANI) Comptroller and Auditor General of India K Sanjay Murthy on Friday said expanding access, strengthening data-driven governance and advancing institutional maturity in financial management are key pillars for achieving the Viksit Bharat vision, PTI reported.Speaking at the Viksit Bharat talk during the 100th Common Foundation Course at the Lal Bahadur…

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Bitcoin (BTC) Treasuries Moving Beyond HODL to Yield, Hedging and Share Buybacks Amid NAV Discount

The great corporate bitcoin land grab of the summer has substantially cooled, and the latest batch of digital-asset treasury (DAT) stocks is showing the hangover. Many of the once-hot bitcoin treasury stocks now trade below the value of the crypto stash they hold, forcing companies to move beyond a simple “buy and hold” approach and…

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J&K: Man arrested in connection with ‘white collar’ terror module in Srinagar | India News

NEW DELHI: State Investigation Agency on Saturday arrested a man in Srinagar in connection with “white collar” terror module case, reported news agency PTI.Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have stepped up searches across hospitals and media offices as part of the widening probe into the Delhi blast, with investigators examining possible links between medical staff,…

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IPO market cools after shutdown: US listings slow as SEC backlog delays approvals; tech slump adds pressure

The strong run in US initial public offerings has lost momentum due to the government shutdown and increased investor caution, as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) works through a backlog of regulatory filings, according to market participants.Many IPOs expected in late 2025 are likely to be pushed to 2026 as the SEC clears “hundreds…

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