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New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) CPI(M) MP John Brittas alleged on Wednesday that the government is treating even basic information related to the regulation of NGOs under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) as "secret", raising concerns over transparency and parliamentary accountability. In a post on X, the Left leader said his repeated attempts over the last two years to seek data on cancellations, suspensions and non-renewals of FCRA licences have gone unanswered. He said since 2024, he ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday witnessed sharp exchanges between Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, who accused the opposition of indulging in politics at a time when the country should be united in the face of the West Asia conflict. Tempers flared up as Kharge questioned why the government was not holding a discussion on the West Asia crisis in Parliament and attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not being present ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Union Parliamentary Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday dismissed allegations that the government did not take up the Foreign Contribution (Amendment) Regulation Bill, 2026, for passage in the Lok Sabha due to political pressure. Rijiju reasoned that many bills are taken up for consideration after seeing the situation. He also stated that the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, seeking to recognise Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andh ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, triggered a political storm on Wednesday, with several Opposition MPs strongly criticising the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill and accusing the Centre of attempting to centralise control over institutions while "legalising bulldozer raj." Speaking to the media outside Parliament, Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Dimple Yadav stated that the introduction of the Bill aims to force conformity across both government a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Congress MP Manish Tewari on Wednesday criticised the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, calling it "arbitrary and malicious". He said it violates several constitutional provisions, including Articles 14, 19, 21, and 301(A), and must be strongly opposed. Speaking to the reporters, Tewari said, "When the FCRA Amendment Bill was introduced, I had opposed it on the principles of constitutionalism. The bill is arbitrary and malicious. It offen ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, triggered a political storm on Wednesday, with several Opposition MPs strongly criticising the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill and accusing the Centre of attempting to centralise control over institutions while "legalising bulldozer raj." Speaking to the media outside Parliament, Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Dimple Yadav stated that the introduction of the Bill aims to force conformity across both government a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, saw a sharp political divide on Wednesday, with the BJP defending the move as necessary for national security and transparency, while the Opposition alleged it will curb minority rights and tighten government control over NGOs. Defending the amendments, BJP MP Dinesh Sharma rejected the Opposition's charge that the bill targets minorities. "The government does not differentiate between minorities and majorities a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday accused the Congress and Communist Party of misleading people in Kerala over the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Amid uproar by Opposition MPs, the Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon. Also Read | New Income Tax Act: Know How Your Take-Home Salary Changes in FY 2026-27. Rijiju said there was "misinformation" around the FCRA Amendment Bill, asserting that it is not against any ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday accused the Congress and Communist Party of misleading people in Kerala over the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Amid uproar by Opposition MPs, the Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon. Rijiju said there was "misinformation" around the FCRA Amendment Bill, asserting that it is not against any religion or organisation and is aimed at regulating foreign funding in the national in ...Read More >
New Delhi: Several Opposition MPs led by the Congress staged a protest in Parliament House complex on Wednesday against the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, and demanded that the proposed legislation be withdrawn. Displaying a huge banner which had 'Stop Targeting NGOs and Institutions' written on it, the MPs raised slogans against the government and demanded the withdrawal of the Bill. Also Read: 'False, fabricated': Rijiju slams oppn over claims on FCRA amendment Bill ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Several Opposition MPs led by the Congress staged a protest in Parliament House complex on Wednesday against the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, and demanded that the proposed legislation be withdrawn. Displaying a huge banner which had 'Stop Targeting NGOs and Institutions' written on it, the MPs raised slogans against the government and demanded the withdrawal of the Bill. Several Congress MPs, SP's Dimple Yadav and Ram Gopal Yadav, IUML's ET Mo ...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 >
Thiruvananthapuram: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is aiming to expand its footprint in Kerala in the upcoming Assembly elections with the support of the 19% Christian population in the state alongside its core Hindu vote, is on the defensive in the wake of some Christian denominations opposing the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) amendment bill moved by the Union government in the Lok Sabha. The bill, introduced by Union Minister of State (Home Affairs) Nityanand Rai in th ...Read More >
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh (left) and Home Minister Amit Shah (right) The Congress on Tuesday took a swipe at Home Minister Amit Shah, saying he performed a "miracle" in the Lok Sabha by speaking for 90 minutes without using what it called his favourite term of abuse. The jibe came a day after Shah asserted that the country is now largely free of Naxalism, with the Maoists' top leadership and central structure nearly dismantled, while accusing the Congress of doing "nothing" to c ...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 >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tennis legend Leander Paes has expressed his gratitude towards Home Minister Amit Shah for inducting him into the Bharatiya Janata Party and said he will strive to live up to his faith with dedication and sincerity. In a post on X, Paes said, "Deeply honoured and grateful to Shri Amit Shah Ji @AmitShah for inducting me into the Bharatiya Janata Party @BJP4India and reposing his trust in me. I will strive to live up to his faith with dedication and sincerity. ...Read More >
New Delhi (IANS): Tennis icon Leander Paes formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, expressing his gratitude to Home Minister Amit Shah for the induction. Paes vowed to live up to the party's trust with "dedication and sincerity" as he pivots from the tennis court to the political arena just weeks before the West Bengal Assembly elections. In a post on X, Paes shared his excitement about the new chapter. "Deeply honoured and grateful to Shri Amit Shah Ji for inducting me int ...Read More >
Kolkata, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tennis legend Leander Paes said he is committed to working with a strong focus on youth development and growth of sport in the country after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) earlier on Tuesday, just ahead of elections in West Bengal. Paes, winner of multiple titles in Grand Slam doubles, who won a bronze medal in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, also thanked Nitin Nabin, the BJP's national president, for believing in him. "I sincerely thank Shri Nitin ...Read More >
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday (March 31, 2026) asserted that the FCRA Amendment Bill only seeks to stop the use of foreign funding against national security and interests and not to target any religious organisation. Speaking to reporters here at the BJP headquarters, Mr. Rijiju slammed the Congress and Left parties, accusing them of spreading falsehood on the proposed amendment in the FCRA. Their claims about the Bill are "completely false, fabricated and misleading," the senior BJP ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) The Congress on Tuesday claimed that the BJP is planning to "bulldoze" FCRA amendments in Parliament and said it would not allow the "blatantly unconstitutional" and "draconian bill" to be passed. Congress general secretary in-charge organisation K C Venugopal said party MPs have been urgently asked to reach Delhi and attend Parliament on Wednesday. A bill to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) was introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 25, with the gov ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31: Indian tennis great Leander Paes on Tuesday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, adding star power to the party's campaign ahead of the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly elections. Paes formally joined the BJP in New Delhi in the presence of senior party leaders, days after meeting state BJP chief Nitin Nabin in Kolkata, which had fuelled speculation about his political move. Welcoming him into the party, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "There is no need for a separate intro ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) After joining the BJP ahead of the assembly polls, Indian tennis legend Leander Paes hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and said West Bengal "deserves better". In a statement, Paes said India has witnessed a "transformative journey" over the past decade under Modi's "visionary leadership". The country has made remarkable strides across sectors, with a strong emphasis on empowering youth and women, which has been especially inspiring, he said. "I was born ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Union Minister Kiren Rijiju hit out at the Congress, asserting that its top leadership, including Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, should be questioned over their meeting with individuals associated with Left Wing Extremism. Speaking to ANI here, regarding the Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on Left Wing Extremism in the Lok Sabha on Monday, Rijiju said the Centre's position on Naxalism was "very clear" and rooted in years of violence caused by extremi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) Indian tennis legend Leander Paes joined the BJP here on Tuesday ahead of the West Bengal elections, saying it is "not just a formality but a responsibility" and also a big opportunity to serve the nation. Welcoming him into the BJP fold, Union minister Kiren Rijiju hoped he will "now play a bigger innings in politics" from the party's platform. Paes, 52, joined the party in the presence of senior party leaders, including Rijiju and cabinet colleague Sukanta Majumdar, n ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, alleging that several of its leaders had links with Maoists and Left-Wing Extremists (LWE). He claimed that some Congress figures had even interacted with such groups, calling it deeply ironic given the party's public stance against extremism. Rijiju told IANS that during the tenure of Sonia Gandhi-led National Advisory Council, there were individuals associated with Left-Wing ex ...Read More >
Modi's Kerala Blitz: PM Accuses LDF-UDF of Systemic Loot, Positions NDA as State's First Real Alternative In a significant political development ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, Indian tennis icon Leander Paes has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, adding considerable public visibility to the party's campaign efforts in a fiercely contested state. Paes was formally inducted into the BJP in New Delhi yesterday in the presence of Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and party MP Sukanta ...Read More >
New Delhi: Tennis legend Leander Paes formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, March 31, in the presence of Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Sukanta Majumdar, a move seen as a significant political signal ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections. Paes, who had previously aligned with the Trinamool Congress in 2021 and campaigned for it during the Goa assembly elections the following year, described his induction as a "responsibility to serve the nation." "I played for th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Indian tennis legend Leander Paes joined the BJP on Tuesday, expressing confidence in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The announcement was made in the presence of Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and other party leaders. Rijiju praised Paes's distinguished tennis career, noting his Olympic achievements and contributions to the nation. Paes had recently met BJP leader Nitin Nabin in Kolkata on March 24, after which he decided to ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): Olympic medalist and former ace Tennis star Leander Paes on Tuesday officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Sukanta Majumdar, marking his entry into the political arena ahead of the upcoming electoral season. The tennis legend Leander Paes previously debuted in politics with the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC in 2021, and has officially joined the BJP today. Expressing his gratitude for the new platform, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Veteran tennis player and winner of multiple Grand Slam titles, Leander Paes, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at its headquarters here on Tuesday. The tennis star had recently met BJP chief Nitin Nabin in Kolkata, setting off speculation about him joining the party. Paes, son of the late Dr Vaes Paes, had joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in 2021 and campaigned for the party during the Goa elections in 2022. He did not contest the elections. He joined the saffron party in ...Read More >
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