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"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 ...
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...
Social Stock Exchange: How it works and why investors should careEvery SSE listing goes through months of due diligence, financial and social audits. It connects credible social enterprises, both non-prof...
Tata Trusts plans 40-50 hospitals, pushes for more world-class universities in IndiaTata Trusts plans to build 40-50 general hospitals nationwide. The organization will also focus on creating world-class educational institu...
Assam flood toll rises to 75, Himanta unveils Rs 9 lakh relief packageAssam floods have tragically claimed seventy-five lives, with seven new fatalities reported recently. Seven districts remain severely affec...
Draft final probe report of AAIB in Ahmedabad plane crash will be filed in October, SC toldThe Supreme Court will receive the draft final report on the Air India flight AI-171 crash in October. The Aircraft Accident Investigation ...
Air India Express waives cargo costs for NGOs sending Assam flood aidAir India Express announced waiving cargo charges for flood relief materials. This waiver applies to flights traveling to Guwahati from Del...
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...
Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 7,834 crore for 4 major schemes; 20% reservation for retired Agniveers in state policeArunachal Pradesh's Cabinet approved Rs 7,834 crore for four comprehensive schemes. This investment will improve roads and rural connectivi...
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...
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...
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...
MHA notifies FCRA rules defining religious activities, tightens complianceNew rules from the Home Ministry now define what qualifies as religious activity for foreign-funded organizations in India. The updated fra...
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...
Karnataka: Priyank Kharge asks RSS to register, disclose finances and pay taxesKarnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has written to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat requesting the organisation to register formally and disclose...
JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability
Over 2,400 Indians repatriated from Myanmar cyber scam compounds, 150 still trapped: MEAIndia has successfully brought back over 2,400 citizens from Myanmar's cyber scam compounds. These individuals were trapped in fraudulent o...
I-T department to move Supreme Court against HC relief in public trust rowThe rift stems from the Income-tax department's demand that deeds of these religious and charitable trusts must categorically state that th...
US allocates extra $80 mn to tackle EbolaThe United States announced Thursday that it was allocating an additional $80 million to help combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic R...
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...