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...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
India has one sixth of world's population but not one sixth of world's problems: MEA Secretary Sibi GeorgeIndia reiterated its firm stance on human rights protection, maintaining its belief in democracy and the country's constitution after a Nor...
19 May, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
People 'misunderstand' India by reading reports by 'ignorant NGOs': MEA over question concerning human rightsThe Ministry of External Affairs defended India’s record on press freedom and human rights, saying many people misunderstand the country ba...
19 May, 2026, 06.54 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
Govt plugging gaps to block foreign 'funding' of newsFor the first time, several non-profit entities, backed by foundations and philanthropists abroad, have been asked to give sworn declaratio...
19 May, 2025, 12.08 AM IST
Sleeper cells of certain agencies sitting abroad: Shehzad Poonawala on allegations against foreign-funded NGOsBJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala criticised foreign-funded NGOs, alleging they are stalling development projects in India. He claimed the...
04 Oct, 2024, 01.21 PM IST
Indians' trust increases in govt and business, dips in media, NGOs, says surveyTrust in business has declined in 15 countries and improved in eight countries including India. India is also among 11 countries where trus...
18 Jan, 2023, 06.14 PM IST
Gap between internal and external security reducing: Defence Minister Rajnath SinghThe defence minister said social media, NGOs, judiciary and democracy of a country can be misused by forces working to destroy its security...
17 Oct, 2022, 04.35 PM IST
US-based NGO, Compassion International, put on government watch listTen of these NGOs were put on the list by the NDA government and the rest have been under watch since the time of the previous UPA regime.
01 Jul, 2016, 05.49 AM IST
NCP raises eyebrows over Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar criticising NGOsThe NCP in Goa has alleged that Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar who has "shared stage with NGOs" on several occasions, was now criticisin...
04 Jan, 2016, 02.25 PM IST
- Vedanta Group's social media campaign for deprived kids, 'Khushi', completes one year
Vedanta Resources first social media campaign, 'Khushi', aimed at underprivileged children, is poised to complete one year.
08 Apr, 2013, 08.07 PM IST
Kudankulam row: Government has problems with foreign-funded NGOs, but is comfortable with corporate lobbyingWhile the development sector, represented by NGOs, has difficulty in accessing policymakers, commercial or market forces have no such probl...
03 Apr, 2012, 02.06 AM IST
- CEOs slip to fourth place on credibility index: Study
The top-three spots are now occupied by academicians, technical experts and the "person like me" or the common people, the survey found.
24 Feb, 2012, 05.53 PM IST
- Lokpal draft report: Team Anna disappointed over exclusions
Team Anna expressed disappointment over exclusion of lower bureaucracy & CBI's investigation wing under the Lokpal's purview
30 Nov, 2011, 09.47 AM IST