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Sebi bans Sanjiv Bhasin, 11 others for stock manipulation, fraudulent gains
Sebi on Tuesday barred Sanjiv Bhasin, a former director at IIFL Securities, and 11 others from the securities markets for indulging in share manipulation in a case pertaining to providing stock recommendations on media channels and other social media platforms. Additionally, Sebi directed them to disgorge ill-gotten gains of Rs 11.37 crore. In its 149-page interim order, Sebi noted that Bhasin was a well-known media guest expert with a huge following on social media. While associated with IIFL as a director or consultant, Bhasin provided stock recommendations through media channels, Telegram, and IIFL platforms. Sebi's investigation revealed that prior to his appearances on media channels, Bhasin would take positions -- primarily buy orders-- in the trading accounts of Gemini Portfolios, Venus Portfolios, and HB Stock Holdings Ltd through dealers of the trading member RRB Master Securities Delhi Ltd. Given the significant viewership of these channels, his stock recommendations had
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Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' back on shelves: Why India banned it
After 37 years, author Salman Rushdie's 'The Satanic Verses' returns to Indian shelves following a court ruling in November that deemed original ban void
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WhatsApp bans over 8.5 million accounts in Sept, 33 reinstated: Report
WhatsApp received 8,161 complaints in September, which included 3,744 ban appeals
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Blacklists to bans: Why countries think Chinese firms are a security risk
Nations are increasingly imposing restrictions on Chinese companies like DJI, Hesai, and TikTok due to perceived threats related to privacy, security, and trade competition
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WhatsApp bans 2.9 mn accounts in India as country launches grievance panel
The IT Ministry last month notified to establish three Grievance Appellate Committees (GACs) as required under the recently amended IT Rules, 2021
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Govt bans 240 websites offering escort services
The industry source said most of the websites in the order are somewhere linked to Mumbai
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