72 websites got FCRA clearances in 2026 so far, shows government dataKakinada-based Seva Bharathi, which runs blood banks and helps in disaster relief and education, has been registered under the "Economic, E...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Kerala Assembly urges Centre to withdraw proposed FCRA amendmentsKerala Assembly unanimously passed a resolution demanding the Centre withdraw proposed FCRA amendments, citing severe impacts on voluntary ...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Stitching the Value Chain: How PM MITRA parks are rewriting India's textile destinyIndia's textile sector, a vital economic pillar, is undergoing a transformative shift with the PM MITRA scheme. This initiative aims to ove...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
RBI opens bank lending for acquisitions under new frameworkIndia's banking sector is set for a major overhaul with the RBI's new acquisition finance framework, effective today. This move integrates ...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Banks NPA at multi-decadal low of 1.8%, Indian financial system remains resilient: RBI reportIndia's financial system remains robust, with bank NPAs hitting a multi-decade low of 1.8%. Despite global uncertainties and rising oil pri...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Cashfree Payments bets on cross-border push with travel, investment paymentsCashfree plans to begin pilots this year for overseas investment, travel and business-to-business payment services, expanding beyond online...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Indian economy remains exposed to energy price shocks: RBI reportIndia's economy faces potential exchange rate volatility due to rising oil prices and supply chain issues, an RBI report revealed. Despite ...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launches FCRA 2.0 portal, e-OCI card to streamline servicesUnion Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled two digital initiatives: the FCRA 2.0 Portal and the e-OCI Card. These aim to streamline public serv...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
India's SBI-backed Cashfree Payments bets on cross-border push with travel, investment paymentsIndian fintech firm Cashfree Payments is set to significantly expand its cross-border operations, aiming to capture growing international t...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
KCBC urges centre to address FCRA concerns, welcomes transparency measuresThe Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC) has urged the Centre to address concerns regarding recent FCRA amendments, while supporting the...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
RBI nudges banks to offer better forex rates to retail customersThe Reserve Bank of India is pushing banks to offer better foreign exchange rates for individuals and small businesses. A new platform allo...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Congress calls new FCRA rules 'draconian', seeks rollbackThe Congress party has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to retract new Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act rules. These regulations...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
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...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Regulating charity without stifling it: The case for clearer rulesIndia's charity sector, vital for social needs, faces evolving regulations aimed at transparency. While scrutiny is accepted, current rules...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
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
Indonesia plans to embed AI in key programmes, including $15 billion free-meal drive, document showsIndonesia's progress on AI has been slow when compared with Singapore and Malaysia. They are pushing to establish themselves as developme...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.02 PM IST