Ladakh rings in new excise policy- wider choice in low alcohol content; hard liquor also at retail vendsThe administration’s decision comes in the wake of growing concerns raised by civil society, religious organizations, and medical experts r...
31 May, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
After journalist's human rights query, India rejects allegations, defends democratic valuesIndia has firmly rejected claims of human rights violations. A senior diplomat highlighted the nation's constitutional commitment to justic...
19 May, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Who is Sibi George? MEA diplomat defending India's Press Freedom as PM Narendra Modi gets heckled by Norwegian journalistSibi George: Senior Indian diplomat Sibi George has gone viral after a sharp exchange with a Norwegian journalist over India’s democracy, h...
19 May, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Helle Lyng reaches out to Rahul Gandhi amid PM Modi controversy in Norway, asks, “Would you be available for a phone interview?”Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng sought an interview with Rahul Gandhi after Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly avoided her questions i...
19 May, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Who is Helle Lyng, the journalist who asked PM Modi, “Why don’t you take questions from the freest press in the world?”A Norwegian journalist raised questions about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's limited media engagement during a joint press event. She highl...
19 May, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Tax shadow over charitable trusts with 'profit' motiveThree top-notch hospitals in Mumbai and a famous international spiritual organisation-all functioning as charitable trusts-have been denied...
04 May, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
HCLFoundation to give grants of Rs 5 crore each to 3 winning NGOs in environment, health, education spacesTheir work includes transformative projects, including biodiversity conservation in the Sundarbans, eradication of childhood blindness and ...
29 Apr, 2025, 09.29 PM IST
No room for Indian NGOs at WHO meet in Delhi?The list of participants, speakers and delegates is not on the conference website and most Indian activists and lawyers who have worked on ...
20 Nov, 2017, 11.38 AM IST
US concerned over foreign NGOs 'facing challenges' in IndiaIn December last year, the Indian Home Ministry said it was unlikely to reconsider its decision banning the US-based donor from funding Ind...
10 Mar, 2017, 01.36 AM IST
US welcomes move to lift curbs on NGOsThe State Department official said the US supports the work of many of these NGOs in strengthening civil society.
19 Oct, 2016, 08.09 PM IST
Action on status of Indian NGOs deferred after Pakistan seeks informationWith Pakistan seeking more information on Indian NGOs' funding and operational activities, UN committee has deferred action on recommending...
27 Jan, 2015, 07.02 PM IST
- SMERA launches a grading product for NGOs
SMERA’s product assesses the key risk factors affecting the sustainability and operational viability of the NGO by evaluating an NGO’s inte...
05 Sep, 2014, 06.42 PM IST
- Rs 31,900 cr received by Indian NGOs in 2008-11
More than Rs 31,900 crore was received by over 68,000 NGOs operating in different parts of the country during 2008-11, Rajya Sabha was info...
06 Mar, 2013, 03.45 PM IST
- NGOs’ foreign aid: 31,000cr in four years
Govt said in the Rajya Sabha that more than Rs 31,000 crore has been received as foreign contribution by 65,500 Indian NGOs from 2007 to 20...
15 Mar, 2012, 05.47 AM IST
- No scrutiny of foreign NGOs, 12-13 Indian NGOs being probed, says home secretary
Home secretary R K Singh today said fundings of around 12-13 Indian voluntary organisations are being probed but made it clear that no such...
02 Mar, 2012, 10.57 PM IST
- NASSCOM Foundation facilitates free access to Microsft Windows
NASSCOM Foundation has tied up with TechSoup Global, USA, to announce the availability of Windows 7, the latest version of Microsoft Window...
05 Nov, 2009, 06.22 PM IST
- Google announces aid for Indian NGOs, institutions
Google's philanthropic arm announced more than $ 25 mn in grants for a wide-ranging environmental, energy and poverty combating efforts.
18 Jan, 2008, 12.08 PM IST