Readers writing to The Hindu have cautioned that the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act amendments risk making executive discretion disproportionate to alleged violations. A letter from Kulgam warns that automatic forfeiture of…
The Union government on Wednesday moved a motion in Lok Sabha to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). The motion, moved by Minister…
India’s ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has issued a 'Myth vs Reality' defence of the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, amid criticism from a US lawmaker and sections of civil…
India's Ambassador to the U.S., Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Sunday dismissed five 'myths' about the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, calling regulation of foreign funds a sovereign step. He cited similar…
The government has proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, including a designated authority to supervise and dispose of assets when an NGO's FCRA certificate is cancelled or surrendered. The move…
The Jammu and Kashmir Civil Society Forum (JKCSF) has expressed grave concern over rising unemployment among the region's youth, calling it a serious social and economic challenge. Chairman Abdul Qayoom Wani said…
Manipur's home minister said the state has told the Centre it is willing to conduct the National Register of Citizens (NRC) exercise within the constitutional and legal framework. Chief Minister Y Khemchand…
The Cockroach Janta Party will begin its nationwide ‘Kya Bolti Public’ listening tour on September 1, focusing on education reform, unemployment, institutional accountability and alliances with civil society groups. The campaign will…
