FCRA Amendment Bill 2026: No ban on foreign funding, says India’s envoy to US as he counters ‘myths’ with ‘facts’India's proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill faces opposition and questions. Former foreign secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
FCRA Amendment Bill needed to curb anti-national activities: Maharashtra CM FadnavisMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended the FCRA Amendment Bill's necessity for curbing anti-national activities. He stated t...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
FCRA amendment is India's internal matter, says MEA, hits back at US lawmaker's church takeover claimIndia's Ministry of External Affairs stated proposed FCRA amendments are an internal legislative matter. US Congressman Riley Moore critici...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
Government preparing FCRA groundwork: Amit Shah assures Foreign Contribution Bill will not apply retrospectivelyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah assured leaders the Foreign Contribution Bill will not be retrospective. Discussions were held with Mizoram C...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.57 AM IST
"FCRA Bill in Parliament likely on August 12, "not going to be retrospective," says Mizoram CM Lalduhoma after meeting Amit ShahMizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma met Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill. Christian ...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
FCRA 2026: Three regulatory changes reshaping foreign funding in IndiaThe revised FCRA Rules 2026 introduce crucial changes tightening regulatory oversight on foreign funding in India. These reforms redefine k...
06 Aug, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
US Congressman Riley Moore voices concern on FCRA amendments; could hit bilateral tiesUS lawmaker Riley Moore voiced concerns regarding India's proposed FCRA amendments. These changes could allow government takeovers of relig...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
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
ED opens PMLA probe into foreign funds to NaxalsThe Enforcement Directorate has registered a money laundering case concerning foreign funds. Nearly ninety-five crore rupees in illegal for...
20 Jul, 2026, 12.31 AM 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
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...
16 Jul, 2026, 07.17 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