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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 >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday questioned the Centre's intentions behind the proposed "rigged" Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday criticised the Centre's proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, calling it "rigged" and raising questions about the legitimacy of funds received by the BJP through the PM CARES Fund, electoral bonds an ...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 >
LUCKNOW: Launching a sharp attack on the BJP over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday questioned the ruling party over its alleged foreign funding and accused it of attempting to "control" NGOs through legislation. In a post on X, Yadav noted that there was a "serious contradiction" in the BJP's stand on foreign funds and demanded clarity before bringing the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 ...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 [India], April 1 (ANI): Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Wednesday launched a sharp critique at Centre, accusing it of "weaponising" laws in order to "stifle opposing voices of civil society." Speaking to ANI, Chidambaram stressed that just like PMLA, the government wills to "weaponise" FCRA, which will have a chilling effect on the NGOs. "This government is prone to weaponising the laws to stifle opposing voices of civil society. The way they weaponised the PMLA, they are attempting ...Read More >
Lucknow, Apr 1 (PTI) Launching a sharp attack on the BJP over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday questioned the ruling party over its alleged foreign funding and accused it of attempting to "control" NGOs through legislation. In a post on X, Yadav noted that there was a "serious contradiction" in the BJP's stand on foreign funds and demanded clarity before bringing the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendmen ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Opposition MPs on Wednesday protested at the Makar Dwar of Parliament, demanding the withdrawal of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Congress MP Hibi Eden called it a "draconian law" that could affect minorities and NGOs across the country. Also Read | 'Memorable Experience': PM Narendra Modi Visits Tea Garden in Assam's Dibrugarh, Lauds Workers for Their Hardwork (See Pics). Speaking to ANI, Eden said, "It is a draconian law which w ...Read More >
Lucknow, April 1: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday questioned the Centre's intentions behind the proposed "rigged" Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday criticised the Centre's proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, calling it "rigged" and raising questions about the legitimacy of funds received by the BJP through the PM CARES Fund, electoral bonds and NGOs. In an X post, Yadav as ...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 >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Opposition MPs on Wednesday protested at the Makar Dwar of Parliament, demanding the withdrawal of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Congress MP Hibi Eden called it a "draconian law" that could affect minorities and NGOs across the country. Speaking to ANI, Eden said, "It is a draconian law which will hamper the interests of not just the minorities but many NGOs running in India...We will strongly condemn and object, and demand withdr ...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 >
NEW DELHI: Amid fierce objections from opposition parties and various civil society organisations, Lok Sabha may take up the controversial Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill for passage on Wednesday. According to the revised list of business of Lok Sabha for April 1, the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 will be moved by Union Home Minister Amit Shah for further passage in the Assembly. The bill has sparked a row, as the proposed amendment gives the Centre the ...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 >
PUNE: The Maharashtra government has retained the ready reckoner (RR) rates for the upcoming financial year; joint inspector general of registration (IGR) Rajendra Muthe said on Tuesday. This, despite the state's IGR department marginally missing its revenue target for 2025-26, collecting ₹60,568.94 crore -- about 95.38% of its target of ₹63,500 crore. Officials said that the RR rates have been retained after consultations with builders, citizens and NGOs owing to inflationary pressures and glob ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Gig workers on Tuesday thanked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his commitment towards their welfare, which has now been translated into policy action after the Telangana Assembly passed a law for the purpose. The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union also appreciated the efforts of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the Congress government in the state for the passage of the Gig Workers Welfare Bill, 2026. The union stated, "We extend our sincere appreciation to Chief Minister Reva ...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 >
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 [India], March 31 (ANI): The Congress on Tuesday said that the BJP-led government is planning to "bulldoze the FCRA Amendments" in Parliament on Wednesday and that the party "will not allow this legislation to be passed under any circumstances". The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has been listed for consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha tomorrow. In a post on X, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal said it is "a blatantly unconstitutional law"and the ...Read More >
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 25, has become the latest flashpoint between the central government and the Opposition. In Kerala, the ruling Left Democratic Front and the Congress have alleged that if passed, the legislation would target institutions of minority communities. Ahead of the state assembly election on April 9, both parties have hit out at the BJP over the Bill. What is FCRA? The Bill, which was introduced ...Read More >
Guwahati, Mar 31 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday challenged state Congress president Gaurav Gogoi to divulge details of his property in Pakistan and the UK. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the BJP's manifesto release programme here, Sarma asked the Jorhat Lok Sabha MP to give the list of his properties outside the country to the Election Commission. "Gogoi has not given the details of his wife's income from Pakistan, nor has he mentioned her bank account in ...Read More >
Guwahati, March 31: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, accused the Congress of "politicising" cultural icon Zubeen Garg, alleging that a political consultancy firm has advised the party to leverage the issue for electoral gains ahead of the Assembly polls. Addressing a press conference at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhawan following the launch of the BJP's manifesto, Sarma claimed that a viral video purportedly shows members of the firm, Inclusive Mind, suggesting that the Congress ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 31: Mohamad Safa, a prominent Lebanese diplomat and long-standing representative to the United Nations, has sparked international controversy following his sudden resignation on March 27, 2026. Safa, who served as the Main Representative of the Patriotic Vision Association (PVA) to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), announced he was suspending his duties after nearly 12 years. His departure is tied to a viral allegation that senior UN officials are overseeing preparations ...Read More >
Lucknow: UP has to set a 100-100-60 target to improve childhood cancer care in the state. The plan aims to ensure 100% access to treatment, 100% financial protection, and a 60% survival rate among children with cancer by 2030. This was discussed during a consultation programme -- Change for Childhood Cancer in Uttar Pradesh 'From Challenge to Change' -- organised by CanKids KidsCan on Monday.Over 100 govt officials, doctors and representatives of non-govt organisations attended the programme.Add ...Read More >
New Delhi: The CPI(M) on Monday demanded the rescinding of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, citing concerns over "constitutional morality" and warning that the proposed law could lead to excessive government control and erosion of federal principles. In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, party general secretary MA Baby expressed "deep concern" over the proposed amendments. "We demand, in the interest of constitutional morality and democratic principl ...Read More >
"We demand, in the interest of constitutional morality and democratic principles, that the government immediately rescind this legislation," Baby said in the letter. The CPI(M) leader said the proposed amendments "cross the threshold from reasonable regulation to excessive control, enabling executive overreach", even as he acknowledged the state's prerogative to regulate the flow of foreign contributions to ensure transparency and national security. Baby pointed out that the bill proposes the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI): The CPI(M) on Monday demanded the rescinding of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the interest of "constitutional morality," warning that it may bring excessive government control and erode federalism. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, party general secretary MA Baby expressed "deep concern" over the proposed amendment. "We demand, in the interest of constitutional morality and democratic principles, that the government immediate ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 30 (PTI) The BJP's efforts to court Christian voters in Kerala have suffered a setback following opposition from Church leaders to the proposed amendments to the FCRA. With the Assembly elections approaching, the opposition Congress and the ruling CPI(M) have seized on the issue, labelling the Centre's Bill as "anti-Christian" and demanding its immediate withdrawal. Church leaders have expressed concern that tighter regulations on foreign funding would disproportionatel ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite ...Read More >
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