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NDA leaders aware of the matter said that legislators have been asked to be in the state capital at a short notice. "The dates are not yet final but it may happen any day after April 10," said a JD(U) legislator. The BJP state president, Sanjay Saraogi, denied that any dates have been finalised for the NDA meeting. "No dates have been finalised. There is no development on this count," he said. A senior JD(U) leader said that CM Kumar, who would leave for New Delhi on April 9, will return to th ...Read More >
Patna, Bihar: A leadership shift in Bihar now appears near, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar set to move to the Rajya Sabha, leading to speculation over who will take charge next. According to sources, Nitish Kumar will go to Delhi on April 10 to take the Rajya Sabha oath of office. He is anticipated to return to Patna that same day, following which political activity is probably going to pick up speed. A Cabinet meeting is expected around April 13, where discussions on the next chief minister ...Read More >
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday urged voters in Assam to remove the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in the state, terming it the country's most corrupt, and attacked chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for enriching himself instead of working for the people. He referred to a mood change in the state and said it reflected in his interactions with voters. Kharge cited feedback from the ground and added that it indicates that Congress will come to power and win 72-73 of the ...Read More >
Patna: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar is set to take oath as Rajya Sabha member on Friday even as Bihar BJP's core group is also likely to deliberate over his successor the same day. Confirming the schedule, senior JD (U) leader and Bihar parliamentary affairs minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary said that the process for the formation of new NDA government would start once Nitish resigned from his CM post. He said that a meeting of NDA legislators would be held after that to elect a new leader. ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant move for Andhra Pradesh, the long-pending plan to establish Amaravati as the state's capital received a major push after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026. With this, Amaravati has now been accorded statutory status as the sole and permanent capital of the state. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu confirmed the development, declaring on X, "The capital of Andhra Pradesh is Amaravati." Expressing grat ...Read More >
Congress leader K C Venugopal criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accusing the UDF of spreading misinformation on FCRA amendments, calling the remarks "problematic" and "humiliating" to a community. Congress leader K C Venugopal has expressed disappointment over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement accusing the UDF of "spreading lies" about the FCRA amendments for "political gain". Venugopal, the MP from Alappuzha Lok Sabha constituency, said that the PM's statement made in Kerala ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Voice of the People Party (VPP) in Meghalaya has urged the Centre to adopt a "balanced approach" to the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), warning that some provisions could affect property rights and disrupt welfare services. In a representation submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party expressed "deep concern" over clauses that may allow the government to take over or control assets of organisations whose FCRA registration is canc ...Read More >
The Voice of the People Party (VPP) in Meghalaya has called on the Centre to adopt a "balanced approach" to the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), warning that certain provisions could affect property rights and disrupt welfare services. In a representation submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party expressed "deep concern" over clauses that may allow the government to take over or control assets of organisations whose FCRA registration is cancell ...Read More >
Shillong, Apr 6 (PTI) The Voice of the People Party in Meghalaya urged the Centre to adopt a balanced approach over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), ensuring protection of property rights and continuity of social welfare services. In a representation sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party expressed "deep concern" over certain proposed provisions, particularly those relating to the takeover or control of assets of organisations whose FCRA regi ...Read More >
With an eye on the upcoming Tamil Nadu election, Chief Minister MK Stalin has sharpened his attack on the centre over the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill 2026, writing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urging its immediate withdrawal. In a letter dated April 3, Stalin flagged "serious concerns" over the new law, warning that it could disproportionately affect minority-run charitable institutions and trigger unrest among sections of the Christian community, a politicall ...Read More >
Kochi/Thiruvananthapuram, April 5: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday reached out to the Christian community on the occasion of Easter, requesting them to stand with the BJP-led NDA and help it form a government in Kerala where assembly elections will be held on April 9. Campaigning for the BJP-led NDA, Shah, on the occasion of Easter, wished the Christian community and requested them to stand with the NDA. His appeal comes amidst concerns among the Christian community with regard to the r ...Read More >
Addressing a press conference at his Undavalli residence, Baidu said now that the Parliament had passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 providing legal backing for Amaravati as the only capital city of the state, all hurdles in the way of its development as a sustainable, green, and technologically advanced urban centre had been crossed. He said the Centre's support, including the involvement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in earlier foundation events, reflects a colle ...Read More >
Patna: Amid continuing suspense over CM Nitish Kumar's next move, Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi on Sunday said the JD(U) president would take oath as a Rajya Sabha member on April 10, setting the stage for a major political transition in Bihar."After his oath in the Parliament, the BJP's central leadership and NDA allies will sit together and take a decision over the next CM of Bihar," Saraogi said. The development is expected to bring an end to Kumar's record-breaking tenure as Bihar's lon ...Read More >
Idukki: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday alleged that the Centre is planning to use amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) to target Christian institutions, non-governmental organisations and civil society groups involved in welfare activities. Speaking at a UDF rally in the Idukki Assembly constituency, he said the proposed changes reveal the BJP government's "true intentions". "This is not a reform measure but an attack on institutions working for public ...Read More >
Idukki (Kerala), Apr 5 (PTI) Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to amend the FCRA to attack Christian institutions, NGOs and civil society working in the field of public and social welfare. Kharge, at a UDF public meeting in Idukki assembly constituency, said the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) shows the real intent of the BJP and Modi. He alleged that "it was not a reform, but an attack on the Chr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai and Principal Secretary to Prime Minister P K Mishra participated in the Census 2027 exercise on Saturday by self-enumerating on the special portal launched by the Registrar General of India (RGI) for the maiden initiative. In a post on X, Rai said the process will further accelerate India's development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's inspiring leadership and play an important role in effectively delivering government ...Read More >
Mumbai: The All India Catholic Union (AICU) has called for the complete withdrawal of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, expressing deep concern over its alleged implications for religious freedom and institutional autonomy. No Mere Deferral In a press statement issued on Friday, the AICU said the Christian community would not be satisfied with a mere deferral of the Bill and demanded its full withdrawal from Parliament. The organisation also urged the Union Government ...Read More >
CHENNAI: DMK Rajya Sabha MP P Wilson has strongly criticized the Centre's Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill, alleging that it targets Christian institutions and undermines minority rights. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, Wilson claimed the government introduced the Bill during Easter to create fear among Christians. He said the amendments, particularly the retrospective divestment of properties, were "draconian, like staging a robbery at gunpoint in someone's house." " ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday termed the Centre's proposed FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 as "draconian", and alleged it targeted minorities, especially Christian service organisations and demanded that it be dropped. Addressing a rally in Nagercoil for the April 23 Assembly polls, Stalin, recalling that his government had increased the fishing ban period special relief assistance to Rs 8,000 from Rs 5,000, said, "Hereafter, the assistance will be Rs 12,00 ...Read More >
Chennai: The Centre brought the FCRA Bill targeting the properties of Christians and there can be no obvious national interest in the intention to divest the minorities of their properties, DMK Rajya Sabha MP P Wilson claimed here on Saturday. The Centre's intention of introducing the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill was to target Christians during Easter, causing them to apprehensive, the senior advocate further claimed. Also Read: 'Hindi imposition': M K Stalin alleges ...Read More >
Nagercoil (Tamil Nadu), Apr 4 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday termed the Centre's proposed FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 as "draconian", and alleged it targeted minorities, especially Christian service organisations and demanded that it be dropped. Addressing a rally here for the April 23 Assembly polls, Stalin, recalling that his government had increased the fishing ban period special relief assistance to Rs 8,000 from Rs 5,000 said, "hereafter the assistance will be Rs 12,00 ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 4 (PTI) The Centre brought the FCRA Bill targeting the properties of Christians and there can be no obvious national interest in the intention to divest the minorities of their properties, DMK Rajya Sabha MP P Wilson claimed here on Saturday. The Centre's intention of introducing the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill was to target Christians during Easter, causing them to apprehensive, the senior advocate further claimed. Condemning the FCRA Bill, 2026, intro ...Read More >
The categorisation forms the basis for allocation of central funds and security resources to states fighting Naxalism The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), in its latest categorisation of Left-Wing Extremism-affected districts under the Security Related Expenditure (SRE) Scheme, has classified Bijapur in Chhattisgarh and West Singhbhum in Jharkhand designated as the only two 'LWE Affected Districts' in the country. Kanker in Chhattisgarh has been placed in the 'District of Concern' category. The ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 3 (PTI) Reaching out to the Christian community on Good Friday, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju who is in Kerala campaigning for the BJP said there was no cause for concern regarding the proposed FCRA amendments. The Union Minority Affairs Minister held discussions with representatives of the various churches and Christian organisations in the state in the evening and said that they raised concerns with regard to cancellation of FCRA licenses. The concerns raised by them we ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 3 (PTI) Reaching out to the Christian community on Good Friday, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju -- who is in Kerala campaigning for the BJP -- said there was no cause for concern regarding the proposed FCRA amendments. The Union Minority Affairs Minister assured that minority communities, especially Christian missionaries, need not worry, as the Narendra Modi-led government will protect their interests and offer support wherever possible. Rijiju claimed that the Communists ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Parliament on Thursday passed a bill seeking to recognise Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod to it with a voice vote, and all political parties except the YSRCP supporting the proposed legislation. Replying to the debate on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Upper House, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said the AP Legislative Assembly on March 28 passed a resolution requ ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sentiments ran high on Thursday when Parliament passed a bill seeking to recognise Amaravati as the sole and new capital of Andhra Pradesh with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod to it with a voice vote. All parties barring the YSRCP supported the proposed legislation. Replying to the debate on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the upper House, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said, the state Assembly on March 28, 2026 passed a proposal requestin ...Read More >
The bill had evoked sharp reactions from Opposition leaders, particularly the Kerala lawmakers, as it was feared that Christian groups might be targeted under the new law. A controversial provision stated that the government can appoint a "designated authority" to take over, manage, or sell assets created from foreign funds by an non-governmental organisation whose licence under FCRA was cancelled, suspended, or simply not renewed. (check) The bill was listed for passage on Wednesday. Amid prot ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Parliament on Thursday passed a bill seeking to recognise Amaravati as the sole and new capital of Andhra Pradesh with the Rajya Sabha giving its nod to it with a voice vote, and all parties except the YSRCP supporting the proposed legislation. Replying to the debate on the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the upper house, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said, the state Assembly on March 28, 2026 passed a proposal requesting the Ce ...Read More >
YSR Congress Party president and former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy came out with an alternative proposal to Amaravati, describing it as a "Plan B" for the capital region, as the Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the AP Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeking to declare Amaravati as the permanent capital city of Andhra Pradesh, . Addressing a press conference at the party office, Jagan suggested that instead of confining the capital to Amaravati, the government should consider declar ...Read More >
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