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...
MHA notifies FCRA rules defining religious activities, tightens complianceNew rules from the Home Ministry now define what qualifies as religious activity for foreign-funded organizations in India. The updated fra...
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...
ED to file money laundering case over ₹95 crore foreign funds routed to Maoist areasThe Enforcement Directorate will file a money laundering case. This probe will investigate foreign funds allegedly sent into Left-Wing Extr...
US-based Christian missionary organisation, others booked under UAPABengaluru Police have filed an FIR against US-based NGO The Timothy Initiative (TTI) and six others after the Enforcement Directorate alleg...
'Very serious': Kiren Rijiju asks Rahul Gandhi to disclose details of his foreign travelsUnion minister Kiren Rijiju has called questions surrounding Rahul Gandhi's foreign trips and their funding very serious. He urged the Cong...
Mismatch between Rahul Gandhi's income, foreign trips' expenses, says BJPThe BJP has turned the spotlight on Rahul Gandhi's extensive global travels, calling for transparency over the sources of funding for these...
Kerala Assembly election results on May 4 after high-stakes triangular fightThis Monday, the political landscape of Kerala is set to shift as the counting of votes begins for the Assembly elections held on April 9. ...
Puducherry exit polls 2026: NDA likely to win 16-19 seats, TVK may gain youth votePuducherry exit polls 2026: Exit polls indicate the NDA is poised for victory in the Puducherry Assembly elections. The ruling alliance sho...
BJP’s Kerala strategy: Betting on select pockets to force a three-corner contestBJP Kerala Elections Strategies: Bharatiya Janata Party is intensifying its electoral push in Kerala. The party is focusing on select const...
HDFC Bank exit spotlights board failures; from Satyam Computers to Tata Trusts, governance gaps hit corporates and nonprofits alikeCorporate and social sector boards face governance challenges. Recent events highlight the need for competent, diverse, and cohesive boards...
NGOs lose foreign donation nod for failing to use fundsThe Indian government is taking action against non-profits holding unused foreign funds. Registrations are being cancelled for organization...
Venugopal writes to PM Modi, expresses disappointment over allegations against UDF on FCRACongress leader K C Venugopal criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accusing the UDF of spreading misinformation on FCRA amendments, ...
Tamil Nadu polls 2026: FCRA Bill targets Christians; introduced during Easter to cause fear, DMK MP Wilson saysTamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: A Member of Parliament from the DMK party has voiced strong opposition to the Foreign Contribution (Reg...
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: FCRA Bill 'draconian', Centre failed in foreign policy as fishermen face attacks from Sri Lanka, CM Stalin allegesTamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has strongly criticized the Centre's proposed FCRA Amendment Bill 2026. He described the bill as 'drac...
No concern among churches over FCRA amendment: Union Minister Suresh GopiUnion Minister Suresh Gopi on Wednesday dismissed concerns raised by church leaders over proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Re...