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U.S. lawmaker voices concern on FCRA amendments; says could hit bilateral ties with India

U.S. Congressman Riley Moore said the amendments to FCRA would permit the Indian government to takeover churches and rel

The Hindu 5 Aug 2026 11:04 am

'Concern For India-US Ties': Team Trump Leader On Foreign Funding Rule Change

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, seeks to empower the government to create a Designated Autho

NDTV 5 Aug 2026 9:32 am

US Congressman Riley Moore voices concern on FCRA amendments; could hit bilateral ties

US lawmaker Riley Moore voiced concerns regarding India's proposed FCRA amendments. These changes could allow government

The Economic Times 5 Aug 2026 6:29 am

US Congressman warns FCRA Bill could affect India-US ties

The Times of India 5 Aug 2026 2:50 am

India's FCRA Changes May Make India-US Ties Worse

Amid growing influence of Christian groups in US politics, the issue could become another flashpoint for India.

The Quint 3 Aug 2026 4:12 pm

Opposition Voices Concerns Over FCRA Bill Set to Be Introduced Next Week

New Delhi, August 1: Opposition parties have expressed strong opposition to the central governments plan to introduce th

Morningstar 1 Aug 2026 7:29 pm

NHRC registers private case over FCRA Bill 2026

A private pro bono case has been initiated by Hyderabad-based advocate Yennam Balachander Reddy before the National Huma

The Siasat Daily 31 Jul 2026 7:52 pm

Punarjani scheme promoters Manappat Foundation faces legal scrutiny in Kerala over alleged FCRA violations

Officials say Kerala government is legally examining VACB report to Home department in 2025 which stated that the NGO vi

The Hindu 30 Jul 2026 11:52 am

HYC questions intent of FCRA amendment

The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) has expressed concern over the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment

The Shillong Times 30 Jul 2026 5:51 am

NPP unsure if central govt accepted FCRA proposals

SHILLONG, July 29: Even as Parliament prepares to take up the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulatio

The Shillong Times 30 Jul 2026 5:49 am

FCRA Bill 2026, a threat to civil society organisations

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 expands state control over NGOs and civil society

The Hindu 30 Jul 2026 1:34 am

FCRA Bill-ni bidingo Parliament-o kurang onna NPP-o kadongtokenga

VPP-ba FCRA Amentment Bill-ko jegalata SHILLONG: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)-ko taridapani bidingo, dao

The Shillong Times 29 Jul 2026 9:16 am

Can the government take control of foreign-funded assets? FCRA Bill explained

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, introduced in the Lok Sabha in March, proposes a new framewo

The Times of India 26 Jul 2026 3:46 pm

Tighter regime proposed: FCRA Bill seeks custodian for NGO assets

A new bill proposes safeguarding foreign-funded assets when NGO registrations lapse or cease. Revised rules link registr

The Economic Times 23 Jul 2026 12:45 am

Government allays fears over FCRA Bill, clarifies on designated authority

PIB says the Bill wont alter religious character of places of worship attached by designated authority

The Hindu 23 Jul 2026 12:02 am

Derek O'Brien Urges Modi to Hold All-Party Meet on Delimitation, FCRA Bills

The TMC Rajya Sabha MP says the proposed legislations require wider political consultations and warns against introducin

Deccan Chronicle 19 Jul 2026 6:08 pm

New bills, old battles, changed equations: What awaits Parliament this Monsoon Session

Parliament's Monsoon Session begins Monday with a packed legislative agenda. The government aims to pass the Women's Res

The Times of India 19 Jul 2026 2:33 pm

Centre Tightens FCRA Rules A Strong Blow To Conversion

Newly tightened FCRA regulations serve as a direct blow to religious conversion efforts in India. The government amended

Our Voice WeRIndia 17 Jul 2026 3:00 pm

Lok Sabha Monsoon Session: Government likely to push five new bills, prioritises pending FCRA bill

Parliament's Eighth Session will focus on legacy bills and new government legislation. Opposition leaders will meet to f

The Economic Times 17 Jul 2026 10:01 am

Monsoon Session: MSME, FCRA, tax reforms on govt's house agenda

Parliament will consider the Foreign Contribution Amendment Bill and Income-tax Amendment Bill. A major MSME reform pack

The Economic Times 17 Jul 2026 12:36 am

Bill To Prevent Insults to Vande Mataram, Amend FCRA Act Listed for Parliaments Monsoon Session

A bulletin issued by the Lok Sabha secretariat said the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jul 2026 10:05 pm

FCRA renewal data: CIC says blanket denial appears 'misplaced', flags obstruction of RTI right

The Central Information Commission found the Home Ministry's denial of FCRA renewal data misplaced. It stated the CPIO o

The Economic Times 16 Jul 2026 7:17 pm

ED raids 13 locations across four states in money laundering probe linked to Bangladeshi-Rohingya infiltration

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches across four states in a money laundering investigation. This probe target

The Times of India 16 Jul 2026 3:12 pm

ED uncovers alleged FCRA-linked network aiding Rohingya, Bangladeshi infiltration

The Enforcement Directorate uncovered a network using charitable trusts for illegal infiltration. Funds from UK entities

The Economic Times 16 Jul 2026 1:44 pm

PM Modi flags FCRA nod for Golden Temple to woo Sikh diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted his government's initiatives for the Sikh community. He mentioned FCRA clearanc

The Times of India 12 Jul 2026 2:04 am

Amit Shah assures church leaders that FCRA Bill will not be applied retrospectively

In the meeting held with Mr. Shah, the Minister asked the church leaders to file FIRs in all cases of aggression against

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 11:28 pm

FCRA amendments meant for transparency, security: BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Rajeev Chandrasekhar stated FCRA amendments ensure transparency and national security. He thanked Amit Shah for addressi

The Economic Times 11 Jul 2026 1:14 pm

BJP calls Congresss charge against Union Home Minister on FCRA baseless and politically motivated

He said the Modi government did not operate on the low-trust policy of the Congress-led UPA government , but rather on h

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 6:00 am

Catholic body meets Amit Shah, flags concerns overFCRA Bill

The new Rules bar proselytisation; CBCI said inclusion of such words amounts to degrading the good intentioned charitabl

The Hindu 10 Jul 2026 10:59 pm

Meghalaya CM meets Amit Shah, conveys FCRA amendment concerns

Mr. Sangma highlights how the proposed changes could disrupt the functioning of religious, educational, and charitable i

The Hindu 6 Jul 2026 5:56 pm

FCRA-ni bidingo dingtang dingtang mondolini dilgiparang Amit Shah-ko gronga

SHILLONG: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)-ni niamrangko taridapna miksongenggipani bidingo Meghalaya adoko

The Shillong Times 6 Jul 2026 8:35 am

CM-led delegation meets HM, seeks safeguards for charitable institutions

FCRA ISSUE SHILLONG, July 5: Amidst growing concerns in Meghalaya over proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (

The Shillong Times 6 Jul 2026 6:02 am

NEICC optimistic on FCRA amendments

SHILLONG, July 5: The North East India Christian Council (NEICC) on Sunday expressed optimism over what it described as

The Shillong Times 6 Jul 2026 5:59 am

72 websites got FCRA clearances in 2026 so far, shows government data

Kakinada-based Seva Bharathi, which runs blood banks and helps in disaster relief and education, has been registered und

The Economic Times 1 Jul 2026 10:22 pm

Kerala Assembly Passes Resolution Against FCRA Amendments Amid BJP Opposition

Thiruvananthapuram, July 1: The Kerala Assembly passed a special resolution on Wednesday, demanding the central governme

Morningstar 1 Jul 2026 6:11 pm

Kerala Assembly Passes Resolution Against Union Govts FCRA Amendments

It criticised stricter restrictions on sub-granting of foreign funds and the operation of bank accounts, saying they wou

Deccan Chronicle 1 Jul 2026 5:18 pm

Home Minister Amit Shah launches new version of FCRA portal, e-OCI Card

When the intention is clear, the policy is transparent, and there is a mindset to embrace technology, then all forms of

The Hindu 30 Jun 2026 7:01 pm

Church forum flays FCRA curbs

The Hindu 28 Jun 2026 9:57 pm

KCBC urges centre to address FCRA concerns, welcomes transparency measures

The Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC) has urged the Centre to address concerns regarding recent FCRA amendments, w

The Economic Times 27 Jun 2026 6:40 pm

No community targeted by FCRA amendments: Kerala BJP Chief

Thiruvananthapuram: BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has defended the amendments to the FCRA, saying they were

The Siasat Daily 27 Jun 2026 9:26 am

FCRA rules not to regulate but strangulate: Congress

The Times of India 26 Jun 2026 7:34 am

Centre urged to roll back FCRA amendments

The Hindu 26 Jun 2026 2:19 am

Onerous rules: On the amended FCRA Rules, the fallout

The newly amended FCRA Rules point to a renewed attempt to stifle NGOs

The Hindu 26 Jun 2026 2:12 am

Opposition seeks rollback of new FCRA Rules, flags overreach and impact on civil society

Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal writes to PM Narendra Modi and CPI(M) Rajya Sabha leader John B

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 10:30 pm

Withdrawal amendment to FCRA Rules: CM

Satheesan says the amendment created conditions in which non-governmental organisations could not function in the countr

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 8:01 pm

FCRA rules mark shift from regulating foreign contribution to voluntary organisations: CPI(M)

CPI-M's Rajya Sabha leader John Brittas said the amendments represent one of the most far-reaching executive interventio

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 8:00 pm

FCRA debate rekindled as Orthodox Church questions new rules

Church airs concerns over the manner in which the revised regulations were introduced, maintaining that stakeholders sho

The Hindu 25 Jun 2026 6:58 pm

As FCRA restricts NGOs, Supreme Court had agreed that right to associate is not carte blanche for foreign funds

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026, notified by the Union Home Ministry on June 22, has introdu

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 10:39 pm

Government tightens foreign funding rules for NGOs

India's Home Ministry has introduced changes to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) which will impose highe

Web Dunia 24 Jun 2026 5:33 pm

MHA notifies FCRA rules defining religious activities, tightens compliance

New rules from the Home Ministry now define what qualifies as religious activity for foreign-funded organizations in Ind

The Economic Times 24 Jun 2026 12:13 am

Watch: HL: Lucknow building fire: FIR cites illegal commercial use | Above the Fold | 23.06.2026

In this episode, we look at the devastating Lucknow building fire and the broader questions it raises about fire safety

The Hindu 23 Jun 2026 11:48 pm

FCRA Rules tightened: NGOs must declare social media accounts, stick to specified activities; political content barred

All NGOs and associations registered under FCRA, 2010 are required to disclose specific activities and geographical scop

The Hindu 23 Jun 2026 1:16 pm

Centre Revises FCRA Rules, Allows Faith-Based Activities but Excludes Proselytisation

The amended rules carved an exception allowing the central government to specify such cases or circumstances through an

Deccan Chronicle 23 Jun 2026 11:54 am

Centre tightens FCRA rules, expands NGO disclosure norms

New Delhi: The government has amended the rules for receiving foreign funds, requiring NGOs to choose from a predefined

The Siasat Daily 23 Jun 2026 7:22 am

Centre amends rules for receiving foreign funds

The government has notified a number of amendments in the FCRA rules, 2011, tightening the accountability for how non-go

The Hindu 23 Jun 2026 1:59 am

FCRA Bill expanding state control over civil society

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, raises concerns that asset confiscation powers could disrupt

The Hindu 12 Jun 2026 2:06 am

NPP moves Centre calling for transparent FCRA framework

SHILLONG, June 9: The National Peoples Party (NPP) has urged the Centre to establish a transparent, consultative, and ti

The Shillong Times 10 Jun 2026 2:59 am

Meghalaya Seeks Central Support on ILP, Khasi-Garo Languages, Sixth Schedule, and FCRA Amendments

Shillong, June 4: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced that the state government has submitted a memorand

Morningstar 4 Jun 2026 11:11 pm

Right Wing Christian US Congressman Chris Smith Wants Rubio To Stop Indias FCRA Bill, Raises Modi, BJP? Why Hindu Superpower

Fearing the rise of Mola Ram from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, US Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), who is a devo

Hindu Human Rights 25 May 2026 10:13 pm

Lokesh to Visit RDT on Thursday

This, after the Union home affairs ministry renewed the foreign contribution regulation act (FCRA) licence of the trust,

Deccan Chronicle 12 May 2026 11:51 pm

Telangana High Court Dismisses Appeal in Criminal Probe; Warns Officials in Contempt Case

In separate matters, the Court holds intra-court appeal not maintainable against interim order in an FCRA-linked investi

Deccan Chronicle 3 May 2026 2:49 pm

Civil rights, Christian groups raise concern over new FCRA amendment

All India Christian Council to hold a meeting on May 12 to discuss FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 and its implication

The Hindu 30 Apr 2026 7:03 pm

Indian Organization Receives Approval for Foreign Donations

New Delhi, April 16: The central government has made a significant decision regarding the Baba Bageshwar Dham organizati

Morningstar 16 Apr 2026 1:06 pm

BJPs failed Christian outreach attempt in Kerala

Union governments push for amendments to FCRA Act deals the latest blow in Kerala

The Hindu 16 Apr 2026 12:57 am

Christian council flays Centres move on FCRA

The Hindu 15 Apr 2026 8:25 pm

BJPs P.C. George criticises bishops, says FCRA amendment Bill will be passed

P.C. George has claimed that among the candidates in Poonjar, he alone had worked for the Church's benefit

The Hindu 10 Apr 2026 2:17 pm

CBCI criticises Suresh Gopis remarks on FCRA Bill

Union Minister reportedly said that only thieves need to fear the proposed legislation

The Hindu 8 Apr 2026 9:27 pm

NGOs in A.P. and Telangana call for revisions to FCRA Bill, 2026

They express apprehensions about the proposed creation of a designated authority to take provisional and, in many cases,

The Hindu 7 Apr 2026 7:30 pm

Watch | Kerala: Centre is threatening minorities with FCRA Bill, says Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has criticised the Centre over the proposed amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation

The Hindu 7 Apr 2026 3:01 pm

Puducherry polls: Church raises community concerns

Christian voters in Puducherry express concerns over AINRC's alliance with BJP. The Catholic Church views changes to the

The Economic Times 7 Apr 2026 1:12 am

Kerala Assembly polls: State BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar says real deal between Congress and CPI(M)

Rajeev Chandrasekhar accuses Congress of spreading lies over proposed amendments to FCRA to make gains in the elections

The Hindu 6 Apr 2026 1:03 pm

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: FCRA amendment is an attack on minorities, says Kharge

He says the proposed amendment is not merely a legal change but a targeted strike against the Christian community; the A

The Hindu 6 Apr 2026 9:23 am