Foreign Contribution Regulation Act

To ensure a harmonious living environment, NIT Silchar has officially prohibited religious gatherings in common hostel spaces. This measure follows accusations from the Bajrang Dal about potential 'jihadi activities' and allegations of favoritism towards Hindu students. Though private prayer sessions are still allowed, those who disregard this directive may face disciplinary consequences.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged Kerala's Christian community to support the NDA for a prosperous state, highlighting the government's stance against appeasement. He criticized the LDF and UDF for alleged ties with controversial outfits and their silence on the Munambam land dispute, asserting that neither front ensures Kerala's safety.

Church-run daily Deepika has criticized "political opportunists" for their statements on the FCRA amendments, warning against attempts to silence discussions on laws that could be used to target minorities. The editorial drew historical parallels to highlight the Church's long-standing stance against oppression and tyranny, emphasizing that such threats will be opposed regardless of their source.

In a heartfelt meeting, Meghalaya's Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, joined by esteemed Catholic Bishops, sat down with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to discuss their apprehensions surrounding the proposed FCRA amendments.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed skepticism regarding reports of the Centre withdrawing the FCRA Amendment Bill, warning of its potential reintroduction. He stated the opposition will remain vigilant to prevent amendments causing anxiety among religious minorities. Opposition MPs had previously protested the bill, citing concerns for NGOs and minority groups

In Kerala's election landscape, it's a fierce 'guarantee showdown' as parties roll out extensive welfare schemes to woo voters. This race isn't just about the choice between maintaining the status quo and seeking change; it also unveils shadowy allegations of 'unholy alliances' and complex triangular dynamics.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured southern states that their Lok Sabha seats would be protected, even as the total number of seats might increase nationally. He also criticized Kerala's LDF and UDF for alleged "fake hostility" and targeting the Sabarimala temple, promising action if NDA forms the government.

The government is introducing a bill to amend the FCRA, enabling the takeover of foreign-funded assets when an organization's registration is cancelled or lapses. These assets can be used for public purposes or transferred to government bodies. The bill also introduces a new section for registration cessation and reduces jail terms for FCRA violations to one year.

Justice Nooty Ramamohana Rao of the AP High Court issued a series of directions to ensure that hookah centers are run in accordance with law.

The Union home ministry is preparing to tighten its grip on non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that receive funds in foreign exchange with a proposed draft amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) making it mandatory for banks to report to the ministry within 48 hours of forex remitted to accounts of such entities that lack FCRA registration.

Cracking down on erring NGOs, government has cancelled licences of 1,142 NGOs belonging to undivided Andhra Pradesh, under which they get foreign funds, for not filing their annual returns for three consecutive years.

The government on Thursday choked all foreign funding to Greenpeace India by suspending its registration under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), 2010 for six months.

The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) division of the Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) has issued show-cause notices to as many as 378 Gujarat-based NGOs and trusts for the violation of the FCRA norms and asked them to comply with the non-submission of their financial accounts for years from 2009 to 2012.

NGO accuses the govt of lack of application of mind and using provisions of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act retrospectively against it.

The BJP on Friday followed the Congress to the Supreme Court to challenge a Delhi high court order holding both political parties prima facie guilty of violating Foreign Contribution Regulation Act by receiving donations from Vedanta and its subsidiaries.

The government may soon require all NGOs registered or granted prior permission to receive foreign funds under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, to allow the Centre to access details of their FCRA accounts in real time.

Representatives of 85 non-governmental organisations (NGOs), in an act of introspection, called for a course correction in their activities to gain greater acceptance among foreign donor agencies as well as Central and state governments.

In a major development, the anti-corruption sleuths of Trichy nabbed the deputy superintendent of police, Lalgudi at the latter's camp office while he was receiving an amount of Rs 25,000 in cash from a complainant.

The CBI recorded statements of activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand in connection with an FIR registered against them under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act.

Enforcement directorate (ED) probing the Life Mission Case recorded the arrest of Unitac Builders MD Santhosh Eappen on Monday. Eappen was the first accused in the case registered by CBI that probed the alleged Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) violations in Wadakkancherry Life Mission project. ED had considered the CBI case as a predicate offence while registering its case and had questioned Eappen multiple times.

The home ministry on Thursday suspended the registration of activist Teesta Setalvad's NGO Sabrang Trust under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010, besides serving it a notice for cancellation of FCRA licence.