NEW FCRA REGIME
NRIs, OCI cardholders, PIO, foreigners can donate to Ayodhya Ram Mandir; here's how
Many individuals are not aware that even non-Indian passport holders or ‘devotees living abroad’ like OCIs (Overseas Citizen of India), PIOs (Person of Indian Origin) and foreigners can also now donate money to the Ram Mandir.
FCRA hinders educational collaboration with US: US-India task force
Days before India finalises it foreign varsity regulations, a US-India task force report has identified foreign exchange restrictions in India and tight US visa rules as key barriers to greater educational and research collaboration between the two countries.
Kailash Satyarthi Foundation gets FCRA licence
The number of organisations registered under FCRA has dropped to 16,325 on April 2, 2023 from 16,352 on March 26, following the overhaul carried out by the Union home ministry, as per MHA.
Govt extends FCRA registration date for NGOs till September 30
Another order issued by the ministry said the non-government organisations (NGOs) can open their FCRA accounts to receive foreign donations at the main branch of the State Bank of India (SBI) at Sansad Marg in Delhi till June 30.
Ministry of Home Affair extends validity of FCRA registration of NGOs till May 31
In a notification, the MHA said it is mandated to administer the FCRA and section 12(6) of the act provides that the certificate granted shall be valid for a period of five years from the date of issue.
No foreign funds for farmer or student organisations participating in party politics
The rules require all entities seeking registration or prior permission under FCRA to be in existence for three years and having spent a minimum Rs 15 lakh on its core activities for the benefit of society during the last three financial years.
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View: The FCRA 2020 amendment deepens a licence raj that could throttle civil society
The passing of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2020, in both Houses of Parliament, without any real deliberations, poses deeply troubling and ominous messages for civil society and democracy in India.
Praful Patel 'dear friend' of lobbyist Deepak Talwar: Enforcement Directorate
Praful Patel was questioned by the ED in connection with a money laundering probe related to the losses suffered by national carrier Air India as part of an alleged multi-crore aviation scam.
Govt may 'EQUIP' students with direct fee transfers
Modi govt is planning to replace fee subsidy across top institutes with direct transfers to students.
ED summons former minister Praful Patel in UPA-era aviation scam
The agency had recently filed a charge sheet in the case naming Deepak Talwar. It has said that Talwar was in regular touch with Patel.
Supreme Court seeks senior lawyer’s response on foreign funds receipt as ASG
A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Deepak Gupta issued notices to the Centre, Jaising, Grover and Lawyers Collective.
Delhi High Court seeks ED's response on Deepak Talwar's plea challenging deportation
Talwar, in Enforcement Directorate custody after being deported from Dubai on Thursday, has challenged his deportation before the court.
VHP seeks ‘judicial action’ against evangelists on tourist visa in Andamans
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has urged the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) to press for "severe judicial action against evangelists operating in India.
Explosion of NGOs leaves Supreme Court startled
The bench appointed Rakesh Dwivedi as amicus curiae and asked him to examine whether the SC could lay down a legal framework to monitor their activities.
Zakir Naik row: Colleagues back officer in dock, say joint secretary did not clear NGO's licence
Sources, however, indicated that Mehrishi, while hearing the agitated officers on Saturday, justified the action against Dwivedi.
US-based NGO, Compassion International, put on government watch list
Ten of these NGOs were put on the list by the NDA government and the rest have been under watch since the time of the previous UPA regime.
Three American NGOs, including one patronised by George Soros, put on government watch list
This means donors can no longer send money directly to these outfits in India. Prior clearance from the home ministry will be required.
2015 in review: Odd-even, AAP vs BJP, National Herald kept Delhi High Court busy
The high court passed several orders against cab companies, including Internet-based taxi service firms like Uber and Ola, directing them to operate only CNG vehicles.
2015: Yakub Memon's pre-dawn hearing, NJAC made Supreme Court eventful
Besides, the apex court in an activist mode dealt with the aspect of pollution and other issues of fundamental rights with path-breaking verdicts on freedom of speech.
RTI: Over 2 lakh cases pending in 23 information commissions
RTI is a popular tool for ordinary citizens, but in the last decade, many RTI users and whistleblowers have faced physical, financial and psychological harassment.
Vice-President Hamid Ansari lays stress on right to dissent
Vice-President Hamid Ansari said: "Every citizen of the Republic has the right and the duty to judge. Herein lies the indispensability of dissent."
Foreign-funded NGOs will now have to conduct transactions and dealings online
The draft FCRR uploaded on the home ministry website in June have been refined based on comments received from NGOs and others.
E-system: Home ministry to go hi-tech to simplify FCRA regime
The applicant needs to upload the digitally signed signed application, along with scanned documents as specified by the Centre from time to time.
DU, JNU among 4,000 bodies barred from foreign funding
The Union home ministry has cancelled the FCRA registration of over 4,000 organizations over the last couple of months
Crackdown on NGOs was long overdue: Home Ministry
On September 30 last year, the Union Home Ministry, in an unprecedented move, issued showcause notices to 10,331 organisations receiving foreign aid in one go.
Government bans foreign funding for 69 NGOs, 30 of them work for minorities
Home ministry regularly reviews and audits flow of funds in NGOs from abroad and issues notices to those not filing their returns properly.
Supreme Court put to task Centre, CBI, BCCI & Sahara for their acts
Sinha faced embarrassment in twilight of his career as court not only removed him from 2G scam cases but also observed charge against him of protecting some accused.
Greenpeace funding: Home ministry to serve notice to 10 more NGOs under FCRA within a week
10 more NGO’s to be sent notices by the Union Home Ministry, asking them to explain their funding and spending pattern
Budget 2013: Expect reduction in STT to attract investors, says Joseph Massey, MCX-SX
"Ever since the STT has come, the entire business has migrated to options and away from both cash equity and futures," says Joseph Massey.
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