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...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
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
US-based Christian missionary organisation, others booked under UAPABengaluru Police have filed an FIR against US-based NGO The Timothy Initiative (TTI) and six others after the Enforcement Directorate alleg...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Mismatch between Rahul Gandhi's income, foreign trips' expenses, says BJPThe BJP has turned the spotlight on Rahul Gandhi's extensive global travels, calling for transparency over the sources of funding for these...
14 May, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Kerala Assembly election results on May 4 after high-stakes triangular fightThis Monday, the political landscape of Kerala is set to shift as the counting of votes begins for the Assembly elections held on April 9. ...
03 May, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
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...
20 Apr, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
No concern among churches over FCRA amendment: Union Minister Suresh GopiUnion Minister Suresh Gopi on Wednesday dismissed concerns raised by church leaders over proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Re...
01 Apr, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Home Ministry warns NGOs flouting FCRA normsThe Union home ministry raised concerns over NGOs using foreign funds despite lacking registration or legal clearance under the FCRA. This ...
21 Jan, 2025, 11.54 PM IST
New amendments made to Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011On accounting treatment of TDS and its refund, the notice said, it is clarified that at the time of deduction, such TDS may be accounted as...
01 Jan, 2025, 11.55 PM IST
Interest, income from grants must be credited back to FCRA account: MHAThe Ministry of Home Affairs has instructed NGOs that interest income from foreign contributions must be credited to FCRA utilisation accou...
25 Aug, 2024, 11.37 PM IST
Ensure FCRA accounts opened for NGOs within 10 days of MHA approval: Delhi HC to SBIThe Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the State Bank of India (SBI) to ensure it opens FCRA accounts for NGOs within 10 days of receivi...
20 May, 2021, 05.50 PM IST
Govt extends FCRA registration date for NGOs till September 30Another order issued by the ministry said the non-government organisations (NGOs) can open their FCRA accounts to receive foreign donations...
19 May, 2021, 08.10 PM IST
MHA advises NGOs on switch to new FCRA regimeIn a table put on the FCRA website on Friday, the home ministry spelt out the requirements needed to be fulfilled under the amended Act and...
29 Nov, 2020, 11.48 AM IST
Home Ministry relaxes account norms for NGOs under the Foreign Contribution Regulation ActThe home ministry has set a deadline of March 31, 2021 for NGOs registered under FCRA to open an account at the specified branch of SBI. “F...
23 Nov, 2020, 10.26 PM IST
Delhi High Court allows NGO to utilise funds in FCRA accountINSAF is one of the over 11,000 NGOs which recently lost their foreign funding registration under FCRA after the Centre refused to renew th...
08 Nov, 2016, 03.43 PM IST
Greenpeace wants foreign donation sent to FCRA account; Delhi HC seeks Centre's replyDelhi HC sought reply from Centre on Greenpeace's application that a foreign donation of 148,608 Euros, sent by its head office, be credite...
10 Aug, 2015, 06.55 PM IST
MHA proposes linking FCRA accounts of NGOs to PFMS for real-time alert of fundsThe Home Ministry is set to notify a new set of FCRA rules stipulating that banks should inform MHA within 48 hours of any foreign donation...
20 Jun, 2015, 04.06 AM IST