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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...
Citywide safety inspections at coaching centres; hundreds of buildings sealed: Delhi MayorFollowing a tragic fire in Lucknow, Delhi authorities have launched a city-wide inspection of coaching centres and educational institutes. ...
US bill targets H-1B pipeline, seeks to end route to permanent residencyA Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation to overhaul the H-1B visa program, aiming to end its use as a pathway to permanent residen...
Migrant children separated under Trump policy face renewed family breakupsFederal agents are separating children from their families again in the United States. This is happening despite legal settlements meant to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
NGOs getting foreign funding won't be able to publish news content: MHAThe Centre has tightened FCRA rules, mandating NGOs seeking foreign funding to certify non-news publication status, follow FATF guidelines,...
NGOs to face more checks along foreign funding routeNon-profits in India must comply with stricter rules when renewing or applying for FCRA licenses, including detailed activity reports, sign...
Several foreign NGOs in Pakistan asked to shut shopMedia reports suggested that about 20 foreign aid groups, including Open Society Foundation of American billionaire George Soros and Action...
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...
China's PLA bans troops from joining foreign NGOsA new regulation issued by the PLA's General Political Department has banned people serving in the military from joining foreign NGOs, offi...
Make public every foreign donation within a week, Government tells NGOsThe main change is that all NGOs will have to make public each foreign contribution received by them within a week of the receipt, on their...
- 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...