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ED raids 13 locations in Rohingya, Bangladeshi illegal infiltration and terror funding probeThe Enforcement Directorate has launched extensive searches in multiple states concerning a terror-funding investigation that reportedly in...
FCRA renewal data: CIC says blanket denial appears 'misplaced', flags obstruction of RTI rightThe Central Information Commission found the Home Ministry's denial of FCRA renewal data misplaced. It stated the CPIO obstructed the appli...
Congress to strongly oppose Delimitation Bill if reintroduced; make every effort to keep Opposition united: Jairam Ramesh"Congress Party' we will strongly oppose the Delimitation Bill and continue to do so. We will make every effort to maintain unity among all...
ED uncovers alleged FCRA-linked network aiding Rohingya, Bangladeshi infiltrationThe Enforcement Directorate uncovered a network using charitable trusts for illegal infiltration. Funds from UK entities allegedly facilita...
FCRA amendments meant for transparency, security: BJP leader Rajeev ChandrasekharRajeev Chandrasekhar stated FCRA amendments ensure transparency and national security. He thanked Amit Shah for addressing Catholic Bishops...
72 websites got FCRA clearances in 2026 so far, shows government dataKakinada-based Seva Bharathi, which runs blood banks and helps in disaster relief and education, has been registered under the "Economic, E...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launches FCRA 2.0 portal, e-OCI card to streamline servicesUnion Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled two digital initiatives: the FCRA 2.0 Portal and the e-OCI Card. These aim to streamline public serv...
Congress calls new FCRA rules 'draconian', seeks rollbackThe Congress party has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to retract new Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act rules. These regulations...
Systemic assault on civil society: Congress' Venugopal writes to PM on amendments to FCRA rulesCongress leader K.C. Venugopal has strongly criticized the government's new Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act rules, calling them a "sy...
Regulating charity without stifling it: The case for clearer rulesIndia's charity sector, vital for social needs, faces evolving regulations aimed at transparency. While scrutiny is accepted, current rules...
Govt revises penalties under FCRA involving receipt of foreign contributions by NGOsNew penalties are now in place for NGOs misusing foreign funds. The Home Ministry has revised compounding penalties for various FCRA violat...
Validity of FCRA licence of NGOs extended till September 30, 2023: MHA noticeValidity of those entities which were registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) and whose five year validity period i...
Rs 5 crore in home ministry kitty as penalty from erring NGOsFiling of annual returns by NGOs within the stipulated date is mandatory under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).
Government asks 3,768 NGOs to validate bank accountsIn a circular, the ministry said all NGOs which were registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act should receive donations from...
NGOs not furnishing annual returns to be penalised, orders Home MinistryA penalty equivalent to five per cent of total foreign funds received in a year or Rs five lakh will be imposed for non-furnishing of annua...
Officer steals Teesta Setalvad's file, CBI nabs himThe accused is said to have walked away with the file on Sabrang Trust, whose registration under the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act (...
Government cancels registration of 4,470 NGOs in fresh crackdownThe decision to cancel the registration of these entities under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act has been taken by the Union Home Mi...