New Delhi, Mar 4 (ANI): The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) launched its foundation in New Delhi to strengthen the link between the United Nations (UN) and the civil society in India. Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj, Director for UN Information Centre for India and Bhutan, Kiran Mehra-Kerpelman, Indian foreign ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin and dignitaries of the UN delegation were present at the event, where the logo for WFUNA was also launched. WFUNA is an independent, non-governmental organisation and a global network of people linked together through United Nations Associations (UNAs) in over 100 member states of the United Nations. These networks enable people to connect with each other on critical global issues, from peace and human rights to the spread of democracy, equitable development, and international justice. 

World Federation of United Nations Associations sets up foundation in India

SBI-SG Global Securities Services on Friday settled a case related to an alleged violation of FPI (foreign portfolio investors) rules and other regulatory norms with Sebi by paying Rs 29.25 lakh towards settlement charges.
SBI-SG Global Securities Services Pvt Ltd (applicant) is a Sebi-registered designated depository participant (DDP).
The order came after SBI-SG Global Securities Services submitted a settlement application, requesting for settlement of the adjudication proceedings under the Sebi's settlement regulations.
"In view of the acceptance and the compliance of the settlement terms by the applicant, the instant adjudication proceedings initiated against the applicant (SBI-SG Global Securities Services) vide show cause notice dated May 08, 2024, is disposed of in terms of the settlement regulations," Sebi's chief general manager and adjudicating officer N Hariharan said in the order.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) had undertaken an inspection of the SBI-

The order came after SBI-SG Global Securities Services submitted a settlement application, requesting for settlement of the adjudication proceedings under the Sebi's settlement regulations

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A series of administrative reforms, the passage of a record 46 Bills in the assembly within the first year of the ZPM dispensation and strong opposition to the central government's decision to fence the Myanmar border and scrap the free movement regime took centre stage in Mizoram in 2024.
The ripple effect of the ethnic violence in neighbouring Manipur and the boundary dispute with Assam remained a matter of concern for the Christian-majority Mizoram.
The northeastern state continued to bear the brunt of refugee influx from Myanmar, Bangladesh and Manipur due to crises in the neighbouring countries and the state.
Soon after the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) assumed charge in December 2023, Chief Minister Lalduhoma decided to deal with an illegal and decades-long practice of hiring proxies by government employees with an iron fist.
"In June, the government identified over 3,600 employees, who hired proxies on their behalf to work at their places of posting. The government directed 

Ripple effect of the ethnic violence in neighbouring Manipur and the boundary dispute with Assam remained a matter of concern for the Christian-majority Mizoram

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World Federation of United Nations Associations sets up foundation in India

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