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Sebi Sees Surge in Settlements as Stronger Enforcement Pushes Offenders to Resolve Cases Quickly

New Delhi – Capital market violators are increasingly choosing to settle with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) rather than fight lengthy legal battles. Data from Sebi’s FY25 annual report shows a sharp rise in settlement applications, with an average of nearly three filed each working day — almost double the figure from…

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CM Flags Off ‘Tiranga Cyclothon for Girls’, Takes Pledge for a Bright Future for Daughters

New Delhi, 12 August 2025 – Delhi Chief Minister Mrs. Rekha Gupta today flagged off the “Tiranga Cyclothon for Girls” from the Delhi Legislative Assembly. On the occasion, the Chief Minister encouraged the participants, stating that when our daughters are given the wings to realise their dreams, the Tricolour will soar even higher with pride…

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Cabinet Clears ₹4,600 Crore Semiconductor Projects in Odisha, Punjab & Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi, August 12 — The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved four new semiconductor manufacturing projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) with a combined investment of approximately ₹4,600 crore. These projects, to be set up in Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh, are expected to generate employment for 2,034 skilled…

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CEA Holds First Consultative Meeting with State Cooperative Election Authorities in New Delhi

New Delhi, August 11 — The Cooperative Election Authority (CEA) today held its first consultative meeting with State Cooperative Election Authorities to develop a regular dialogue mechanism ensuring free, fair, and transparent elections in cooperative bodies. The meeting, chaired by CEA Chairperson Devendra Kumar Singh, saw participation from State Election Commissioners of Odisha, Bihar, Tamil…

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Indian Stock Markets Brace for Volatility as Trump’s 50% Tariff on Indian Goods Shakes Investor Sentiment

New Delhi, Aug 10: Indian equity markets are poised for another turbulent week as concerns mount over US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 50% tariff on Indian goods. Investors are also awaiting key domestic inflation data for July, with the Sensex and Nifty already reeling from six consecutive weeks of losses. During the week…

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Faridabad Police on Alert for Independence Day Security; Close Watch on Suspicious Persons and Vehicles

Faridabad – Police Commissioner Satender Kumar Gupta has issued necessary directions to strengthen security arrangements for Independence Day. He has instructed all Deputy Commissioners of Police to coordinate with police in neighboring states and districts to ensure proper exchange of information. Special checking is to be conducted in view of security concerns at tenants’ residences,…

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Brahma Kumaris NIT Service Centre honours over 100 blood donors

Faridabad: A felicitation ceremony for blood donors was organised at Brahma Kumaris NIT Service Centre, where more than 100 donors were honoured for their selfless contribution. Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Satbir Maan attended the event as the chief guest and lauded the donors, stating that “blood donation is a supreme gift, as it saves lives…

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Centre Ensures Price Stability for Tomato, Onion, and Potato Despite Monsoon Disruptions

New Delhi – The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has assured that prices of key kitchen staples—tomato, onion, and potato—remain largely stable across the country, with temporary fluctuations in some regions caused by weather-related disruptions rather than any fundamental supply shortage. According to the Department of Consumer Affairs, most monitored food commodities are…

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Haryana Government’s special focus on women empowerment: Women to be made self-reliant through Lakhpati Didi Yojana and Self-Employment initiatives

Chandigarh, August 7 – Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini said that the state government is prioritizing the implementation of Lakhpati Didi scheme with the aim of economically empowering women. He directed officials to link as many women as possible to the scheme and make them self-reliant. In addition, the Chief Minister also instructed officials…

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MDoNER Approves ₹45.31 Crore Mangoldoi–Mazikuchi Road Project to Boost Assam’s Connectivity

New Delhi – In a significant move to enhance road infrastructure in the Northeast, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) has approved a ₹45.31 crore project for the construction of the Mangoldoi–Mazikuchi Road in Assam. The project, sanctioned on August 6, 2025, will cover a 15 km stretch from KM 11+000 to…

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