Indian Statistical Institute Bill, Bankers' Books Evidence Bill likely to be introduced in Lok Sabha on MondayThe government plans to advance its legislative agenda during the monsoon session. Two bills are scheduled for introduction in the Lok Sabh...
02 Aug, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Tighter regime proposed: FCRA Bill seeks custodian for NGO assetsA new bill proposes safeguarding foreign-funded assets when NGO registrations lapse or cease. Revised rules link registration to specific p...
23 Jul, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Rajeev Chandrasekhar accuses CPI(M), IUML of spreading fear over Waqf ActKerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has accused the CPI(M) and the IUML of spreading "fear and misinformation" over the amended Waqf ...
19 Jul, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Friends to foes, controversial bills, agitation at its door: Parliament braces for stormy Monsoon sessionParliament's Monsoon Session begins Monday amid expectations of a stormy showdown, with the government pushing key bills, including a renew...
18 Jul, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Government proposes mandatory energy ratings for large buildings above 20,000 sq metresMandatory energy performance ratings are set to be introduced for sizable commercial buildings over 20,000 square metres in India. This piv...
18 Jul, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
EPFO launches six-month 'VISHWAS 2026' scheme to settle employer penalty disputes, promote complianceThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has launched 'VISHWAS, 2026', a one-time dispute resolution scheme aimed at encouraging e...
17 Jul, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Lok Sabha Monsoon Session: Government likely to push five new bills, prioritises pending FCRA billParliament's Eighth Session will focus on legacy bills and new government legislation. Opposition leaders will meet to finalize their strat...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Opposition leaders to meet on July 20 to finalise strategy for Monsoon SessionLeaders of Opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha will meet on July 20 (Monday), the opening day of the Monsoon Session of Par...
17 Jul, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Bill to prevent insults to Vande Mataram, amend FCRA Act listed for Parliament's Monsoon sessionSeveral significant bills are slated for introduction during the Lok Sabha Monsoon session. The Vande Mataram national song will receive st...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
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...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
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...
11 Jul, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Tax department steps up scrutiny of charitable trusts over disclosure mismatchesThe Income Tax Department is intensifying its review of charitable trusts and non-profits, demanding detailed fund utilisation and governan...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
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...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Kerala Assembly urges Centre to withdraw proposed FCRA amendmentsKerala Assembly unanimously passed a resolution demanding the Centre withdraw proposed FCRA amendments, citing severe impacts on voluntary ...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
KCBC urges centre to address FCRA concerns, welcomes transparency measuresThe Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC) has urged the Centre to address concerns regarding recent FCRA amendments, while supporting the...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
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...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
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...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST