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Drug regulator oversight sought for nutraceuticals; NGO flags quality, pricing concernsA Gujarat NGO is pushing the government to regulate nutraceuticals like medicines. They cite concerns about product quality and unregulated...- What is the FCRA Amendment Bill? Government proposes new authority to take over assets of NGOs that lose licenceThe Indian government has introduced a new bill in Lok Sabha to strengthen regulations on foreign-funded organizations. The Foreign Contrib...
- Govt sends notices to wake up 'inactive' NGOsNon-profits face potential FCRA registration cancellation for inactivity since 2021, with the MHA invoking a rarely used law. Notices cite ...
- Survey finds hazardous chemicals in garments, surface water of five rivers near textile hubsA recent report by Toxics Link reveals the presence of hormone-disrupting chemicals in Indian textiles and river water. The study found non...
- PIL in Delhi HC; seeks direction for re-framing of guidelines for coaching institutesThe petition requests the court to mandate that the Centre and Delhi Government establish specific rules and regulations for the operation ...
- Awareness about air pollution-related terminologies low among urban poor in Delhi-NCR: StudyLow awareness of air pollution terms among urban poor in Delhi-NCR. Survey reveals PM 2.5 health risks and main pollution sources. Measures...
- Hewlett Foundation in FCRA 'watchlist'The Foundation, which was established by William R Hewlett - co-founder of the American MNC Hewlett-Packard - and his wife Flora Lamson in ...
- New FCRA rules choking NGO funding, stalls Covid relief workNon-profit organisations are knocking on several doors, trying to convince authorities of the urgent need to relax the regulations — which ...
- No foreign funds for farmer or student organisations participating in party politicsThe rules require all entities seeking registration or prior permission under FCRA to be in existence for three years and having spent a mi...
- Can a new ship-recycling law help India regain its status as the world’s top dismantler of vessels?India used to be the world leader in the industry before competition from Bangladesh became too hot to handle.
- Paradise Papers: Sebi lens on firms for fund diversionSebi is already probing various aspects about Mallya and his erstwhile listed firms.
- Study finds toxins in toothpastesAs part of the study, 11 samples each of toothpaste and soap were randomly collected from different markets in Delhi and sent to the Shrira...
- Foreign funding for NGOs: After inputs from IB, PMO tells Home Ministry to tighten FCRA regulationsPMO is said to be keen to have the new measures in place by June 15 in the interest of India’s “economic security”.
- Greenpeace funding: Home ministry to serve notice to 10 more NGOs under FCRA within a week10 more NGO’s to be sent notices by the Union Home Ministry, asking them to explain their funding and spending pattern
- Don’t allow mining in Western Ghats: PanelAround 60,000 sq km of Western Ghats, spread across six states, should be turned into a no-go area for commercial activities like mining, t...
- ADB policy consultations end with proposals for major revisionsThe intensive three-day ADB consultation on it latest safeguards policy statement draft ended last Friday on a note of concern and hope, wi...
- Experts cast doubts over GM crops' role in inflation controlGenetically modified (GM) crops do not help increase the production level and therefore are not an effective solution to check inflation th...
- GM crops not the solution for fighting inflation: ExpertsGenetically modified crops do not help increase the production level and therefore are not an effective solution to check inflation that ha...
- 'Pepsi follows one quality across globe'n a strong bid to clear the company’s name and products that have been mired in controversy over the presence of pesticides in its soft dri...
- Attention shifts to norms, protocolsWith both Coke and Pepsi expressing their willingness to accept verifiable standards for pesticide residue in cola, the ball is now in the ...
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