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Kozhikode (Keralam) [India], April 2 (ANI): Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday strongly criticised the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, calling it a "severe" measure which increases anxiety among minority communities. The Bill provides for the cessation of the FCRA certificate of an organisation upon expiry, non-renewal or refusal of renewal by the government. The amendments also establish a designated authority for "a comprehensive framework for vesting, ...Read More >
Kozhikode: Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday said the reason for suspecting a "hidden agenda" behind the proposed amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) is that it has been brought forward by the BJP-led government and reflects the ideology of the RSS. Addressing the media in Kozhikode, the Chief Minister alleged that the move by the Centre could adversely affect hundreds of institutions run by minority communities across the country. He said the propose ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Thursday called the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, "extremely dangerous" and said it is not in the interest of the country. He accused the government of introducing it without discussion or consultation and pursuing a hidden agenda. Speaking to ANI, Tiwari said, "The way this bill has been introduced, it is becoming clear that this bill is extremely dangerous. It is not in the interest of the country, and t ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 2 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday strongly condemned the proposed amendment to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act and alleged it was a direct attack on Christian NGOs, churches and other minority institutions. Stalin, also the president of the ruling DMK, said: "I strongly condemn the Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposed by the Union BJP Government, which is a direct attack on Christian NGOs, Churches and other minority inst ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 2 (ANI): DMK MP Kanimozhi on Thursday asked the Centre to "abandon" the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, stating that it empowers the government to "unjustly block foreign funding." In an X post, Kanimozhi said that the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance will oppose the Bill, terming it an attempt to undermine equal rights to minority communities. "The Union BJP government is set to introduce the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Bil ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Opposition protests against the bill to amend the foreign contribution regulation law rocked Parliament on Wednesday, forcing adjournment of proceedings in Lok Sabha amid allegations that the BJP was trying to control independent NGOs.Opposition MPs also held a protest in the Parliament complex. As LS was convened, opposition members started raising slogans against the FCRA (Amendment) Bill. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said the bill seeks to protect national security a ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 2 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin, who is contesting the upcoming Assembly elections from the Kolathur constituency, has strongly condemned the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, calling it "a direct attack on Christian NGOs, Churches and other minority institutions." In a post on X, Stalin wrote, "I strongly condemn the Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, propos ...Read More >
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill will be passed in Parliament only after allaying the apprehensions raised by various Christian denominations, BJP State president Rajeev Chandrasekhar said here on Wednesday. Speaking to mediapersons, Mr. Chandrasekhar said that he had discussed the proposed Bill with various church leaders over the last three days. However, there still seemed to be a lot of apprehension, following which he made a recommendation to the Home Ministe ...Read More >
New Delhi: With an eye on the Kerala assembly elections and amid pushback from the Opposition, the Narendra Modi government on Wednesday deferred the discussion and passage of the contentious Foreign Contribution (Amendment) Regulation Bill in the Lok Sabha. As soon as the House assembled, Opposition MPs raised slogans against the bill and demanded its withdrawal. Although the bill was listed for discussion and passage, parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju informed the House during Quest ...Read More >
Thiruvalla | Kottayam | Pala: While BJP is making an ambitious electoral outreach in central Kerala, which comprises major Christian belts, the party is also facing tricky curves in fully gaining the confidence of the minority community it has been wooing for some time now. The proposed amendment to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) has emerged as the latest sticking point, with sections of the Church questioning its intent. The Left-led LDF and Congress-led UDF, already cautious ...Read More >
New Delhi/Alappuzha, April 1 (PTI) A discussion in the Lok Sabha on a bill to amend the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) scheduled for Wednesday was deferred amid a political slugfest, with the opposition alleging that the new measures could curb minority rights and tighten government control over NGOs. The BJP, on its part, defended the bill as necessary for national security and transparency, and asserted it does not target any religious organisation. As the rival parties traded ch ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 1 (PTI) The Centre will not proceed with the proposed amendments to the FCRA without addressing concerns raised by various sections, including Christians, Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday. He said the BJP's Kerala unit has requested the Centre not to pass the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) amendment bill at this stage, citing apprehensions among different groups. "Several people called me and I tried to explain to them. But still they ...Read More >
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, listed for discussion and passage in Lok Sabha, was not taken up Wednesday amid intense pushback from Opposition parties and concerns raised by Christian organisations and even BJP leaders of poll-bound Kerala. The Bill was dropped from the initially-announced List of Business for the day during an intervention by Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju. Advertisement He said the Bill was on the day's agenda of legislati ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 1 (PTI) Tasked with steering the NDA in the April 9 Kerala assembly polls, BJP state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday flatly dismissed Rahul Gandhi's charge of a BJP-CPI(M) understanding to make the state "Congress Mukt" as baseless. In an interview with PTI videos at his Nemom election committee office, Chandrasekhar countered Rahul's allegations and said he would not predict seat numbers in the elections but insisted the NDA is competitive across almost all cons ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: This week, millions of Christians worldwide are preparing to observe Good Friday, a pivotal day of reflection and penance leading up to Easter Sunday. In 2026, Good Friday falls on April 3, marking the anniversary of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Unlike many holidays characterized by celebration, Good Friday is defined by its solemnity, traditionally observed through fasting, church services, and the "Stations of the Cross" processions. The date of Good Friday changes annual ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: As billions of people around the world are preparing to observe Good Friday 2026 on April 3, a common social etiquette question resurfaces: is it appropriate to wish someone a "Happy Good Friday"? Unlike other major holidays on the Christian calendar, such as Christmas or Easter, Good Friday is defined by its somber nature, marking the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. For those looking to send greetings to friends, colleagues, or family members, understanding the cultural ...Read More >
Kozhikode (Keralam) [India], April 1 (ANI): Congress MP and General Secretary KC Venugopal on Wednesday criticised the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, saying it targets Christians, minorities, and NGOs. He said this law punishes organisations doing good work in India and vowed that Congress will oppose the Bill both inside and outside Parliament, calling it anti-Constitutional and against minority interests. Speaking to ANI in Kozhikode, Venugopal said, "FCRA is a targeted legislation against Christ ...Read More >
KOLKATA: Olympic bronze medalist and multiple doubles Grand Slam winner Leander Paes, who had joined Trinamool Congress in 2021, switched to BJP on Tuesday -- less than a month before Bengal goes to the polls.Paes's entry, BJP seniors said, is an articulation of the aspirations of Bengal's urban voters, especially the young generation, and an answer to the oft-repeated charge that the saffron party only espouses "Hindu" causes.Paes, 52, had met BJP's national president Nitin Nabin in Kolkata a w ...Read More >
=KOLKATA/NEW DELHI: Olympic bronze medallist and multiple Grand Slam doubles champion Leander Paes crossed over to the BJP on Tuesday, exiting the Trinamool Congress after a brief stint.At BJP headquarters in New Delhi, Paes, 52, framed the move as a new "responsibility" after four decades in sport. "I have played for the country... I wish to serve youth and countrymen now," he said, thanking PM Narendra Modi for the opportunity. Party functionaries pitched the tennis legend's entry as a signal ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 31 (PTI) The Congress has directed its MPs to urgently reach Delhi and attend the Parliament session, as the union government is set to introduce the FCRA Amendment Bill, AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal said on Tuesday. Describing the proposed law as "completely unconstitutional," Venugopal, in a statement, alleged that the central government is trying to introduce the bill at a time when MPs from states going to Assembly elections are busy with campaign activities. ...Read More >
2026 Tamil Nadu elections: Trichy East Assembly seat turns temple town into a high-stakes constituency for Vijay's political debut 2026 Tamil Nadu Polls: Steeped in a thousand years of history, Tiruchirappalli -- once a key centre of the early Cholas and later ruled by the Pallavas, Pandyas and the Madurai Nayaks -- is now witnessing a very different kind of battle. Not one of empires, but of narratives, personalities and political relevance. At the heart of it lies Trichy East -- a compact, d ...Read More >
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay opened his election campaign in Chennai on Monday with a rally in Perambur that drew an unusually large crowd for a first stop, underlining both the scale of his appeal and the harder political arithmetic that now awaits him. After filing his nomination from Perambur, the actor-turned-politician used his first major campaign appearance there to launch a direct attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and the ruling DMK, while the turnout itse ...Read More >
Pathanamthitta/Kottayam: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday raised the pitch for the UDF's campaign for the Kerala polls, targeting the CPI(M) by singing a line from a popular parody song about its leaders' reported role in the gold theft at the Sabarimala temple, while also questioning PM Modi's alleged silence on the issue. Addressing corner meetings for the Congress-led alliance's candidates in various constituencies in the Pathanamthitta and Kottayam districts, the Leader of the Opposit ...Read More >
Kochi: AICC leader Rahul Gandhi said the proposed changes to the foreign contributions (regulation) act would help only the RSS access overseas funds in a warning to Christians voters as the BJP seeks to covet them ahead of the April 9 assembly polls in Kerala. The leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha mentioned FCRA amendments during his campaign meetings in the Christian belt of Kottayam on Monday, as pressure mounts on the NDA regime from the Opposition parties to withdraw the amendmen ...Read More >
New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) have snowballed into a major political flashpoint in Kerala ahead of the Assembly elections, with Church leaders and the Congress raising strong objections, even as the Centre firmly rejected allegations of targeting minorities. Supreme head of the Orthodox Church Baselios Marthoma Mathews III Catholicos led the criticism from the Christian community, warning that ...Read More >
The decision comes days after a delegation of Pentecostal church leaders met chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan at the latter's official residence in Thiruvananthapuram with the same demand. The Church leaders had also handed over the same memorandum to leader of opposition VD Satheesan. The cabinet has also decided to form a three-member committee of senior officials to examine various problems faced by communities including Pentecostal church members and Scheduled Caste Converts to Christianity ...Read More >
Delhi (AsiaNews) - A significant step towards religious freedom and worship in the southern Indian state of Kerala, one of the most tolerant in terms of worship with a significant Christian (and Muslim) presence, capable of coexisting with the Hindu majority. A note from the Chief Minister's office points out that the local government, with a measure made official on 9 March, has granted maximum recognition to Pentecostal churches as part of the Church and as a Christian denomination. The decis ...Read More >
Actor Priyanka Chopra has reminded everyone that it is often the simplest moments that leave the deepest impact. The global star recently delighted fans by sharing a carousel of pictures from her time at home with husband Nick Jonas and daughter Malti Marie, offering a rare and heart-warming glimpse into her personal life that quickly won hearts online. On Monday, Priyanka posted a series of cosy family moments on Instagram. From intimate, loved-up frames with Nick Jonas to sweet snapshots of t ...Read More >
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar stated his aim to make Hindus in Telangana a significant vote bank. He alleged that non-BJP parties are trying to appease the Muslim population. Kumar expressed his desire to see Hindu dharma flourish. He also praised Pawan Kalyan for his support of Sanatana Dharma. The minister urged the Kapu community to prioritize national service. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Sunday alleged that non-BJP parties are trying to appease Muslims ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Sunday alleged that non-BJP parties are trying to appease Muslims and vowed to make Hindus in Telangana a key political vote bank. Speaking at a 'Karthika Vana Bhojanalu' (community meal) event organised by the Kapu community, Sanjay Kumar claimed that non-BJP parties are trying to appease the 12 per cent Muslim population in the state."My aim is to make the 80 per cent Hindus in Telangana a vote bank. I will create an at ...Read More >
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