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...
At 5 she lost her parents, collected garbage for one meal and lived on the streets. Meet Delhi woman who is now a chef at a popular restaurant. Her journey is a reminder: ‘Have courage to move ahead in life’Lilyma Khan's life was marked by profound loss from a young age. She faced extreme hardship, including scavenging for food. An NGO provided...
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed today (Monday, June 15, 2026)?Bank holiday: Banks in some states will be closed today, June 15, 2026, due to regional holidays. Mizoram observes YMA Day, commemorating t...
Thousands rally at Jantar Mantar as CJP escalates exam accountability campaignThousands gathered at Jantar Mantar for a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party. The youth-led movement demanded accountability for examinat...
Clean energy sector to add over 44 lakh jobs by 2030: StudyIndia's clean energy sector is set to generate over 44 lakh jobs by 2030. Rooftop solar will be the biggest job creator, accounting for nea...
CSR norm tweak to boost social stock exchangesCompanies can now allocate up to 10% of their annual CSR spending via zero coupon zero principal instruments from not-for-profit organizati...
"Will you take help from foreign powers to break country?": Nishikant Dubey alleges AAP seeking support from foreign entities through DipkeBJP MP Nishikant Dubey has raised concerns over the digital activist Abhijeet Dipke, highlighting the controversial 'Cockroach Janta Party'...
Is India Inc's CSR truly driving systemic change or just shifting funds?Corporate India is entering a new phase of CSR. Spending is expected to cross ₹1.2 lakh crore by 2035. Companies are shifting towards syste...
No Constitutional embargo on State legislature in giving benefits to MLAs, ex-MLAs: Allahabad HCThe Allahabad High Court has upheld the legality of pension and benefits for former MLAs and MLCs, deeming them within the legislature's pu...
Indian travellers get a new Southeast Asia circuit via MakeMyTripMakeMyTrip has expanded its partnership with Vietravel Corporation to include Cambodia and Laos, enhancing travel options for Indian touris...
AI showing discrimination, inherent bias towards poor: CJI Surya KantSpeaking at the 8th Dinkar Memorial Lecture on "Rashmirathi: The Epic of Social Justice" organised by NGO Respect India, CJI Kant said the ...
Classroom by day, cowshed by night: No toilets, drinking water in 19 schools near India's millennium city GurugramIn Haryana's Nuh, numerous government primary schools lack buildings, forcing children to learn in cattle sheds, open fields, and village c...
West Bengal polls: 17% rise in 'red alert' constituencies, 23% candidates with criminal cases, says reportWest Bengal Assembly polls see a 17% rise in "red alert" constituencies, with 129 seats having three or more candidates with declared crimi...
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...
Drug regulator oversight sought for nutraceuticals; NGO flags quality, pricing concernsA Gujarat NGO is pushing the government to regulate nutraceuticals like medicines. They cite concerns about product quality and unregulated...
Once in 5 years, NGOs must declare members haven’t violated FCRA normsMove aimed at reducing close monitoring of NGOs by government, a home ministry official said.
India trashes US claim of opaqueness in banning NGOExternal Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Gopal Baglay also trashed suggestions in the US media about RSS' involvement in getting the NGO bann...