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Modi government sends FCRA Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee amid Opposition protest

India | Aug 12, 2026, 11:53 PM IST

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks to empower the government to create a "Designated Authority" to take over the management of foreign contributions and assets created using foreign contributions when an organisation's FCRA registration is cancelled.

FCRA Bill, Joint Parliamentary Committee,

Modi govt likely to send FCRA Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee for detailed scrutiny: Sources

India | Aug 11, 2026, 11:52 PM IST

The FCRA Bill seeks to establish a comprehensive framework for the supervision, management, and disposal of foreign contributions and assets through a designated authority.

India says govt had no role in Hasina press meet, tells US leaders Parliament will decide FCRA Bill

India | Aug 07, 2026, 11:50 PM IST

The MEA clarified that the Indian government had no role in Sheikh Hasina's press briefing, calling it a private event. India also responded to criticism over the FCRA, commented on regional defence developments and reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Indian seafarers in the Gulf.

Congress issues whip to its MPs to be present in Parliament on August 10, 11 and 12 without fail

India | Aug 07, 2026, 05:06 PM IST

In the three-line whip, chief whip of the Congress in the Rajya Sabha said, "Very important issues will be taken up for discussion in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday i.e. 10th, 11th and 12th August, 2026."

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FCRA bill to be debated in Parliament on August 12 as Centre continues outreach to end deadlock

India | Aug 07, 2026, 01:14 PM IST

The FCRA amendment bill will be taken up for discussion and passage in Parliament on August 12 and will not be implemented retrospectively, Mizoram CM Lalduhoma said after meeting Home Minister Amit Shah.

Why churches, Christian organisations in India oppose FCRA Bill

Why churches and Christian organisations in India are against the FCRA Bill | Explained

India | Aug 06, 2026, 11:46 PM IST

The churches and Christian organisations in India strongly oppose the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 as they are raising concerns that the proposed legislation targets their institutions and threatens their civil liberties.

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No consensus on FCRA Bill as Opposition calls it 'draconian'; Parliament deadlock to continue

India | Aug 06, 2026, 10:20 AM IST

The government has reached out to the Opposition over the FCRA Bill, with sources saying that the Centre wants a proper debate over it. However, no consensus has been reached till now and the deadlock is likely to continue on Thursday.

New FCRA 2.0 portal launched with advanced features, here's what special about this

Business | Jul 01, 2026, 04:14 PM IST

Amit Shah also launched the Electronic Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) Card. Under this system, applicants can complete the entire OCI process online.

Govt tightens FCRA rules for NGOs, revises penalties on foreign funding violations: Check details

India | Jun 23, 2026, 10:31 PM IST

The orders were notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday under powers conferred by section 41(1) of the Act.

Vrindavan's Banke Bihari temple gets FCRA licence, to receive foreign funding: Sources

India | Jan 25, 2025, 02:06 PM IST

Banke Bihari temple is currently managed by the court and the court has formed a management committee. This management committee under court approval had applied for an FCRA license.

Govt cancels more FCRA licences of NGOs over ‘violations’, second time in a month

India | Apr 30, 2024, 05:34 PM IST

With the cancellation of their Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) registration, these NGOs will no longer be able to receive foreign contributions nor utilise the existing available funds.

Trouble mounts for NGO Oxfam India after MHA recommends CBI probe into foreign fund allegations

India | Apr 06, 2023, 05:35 PM IST

Oxfam India allegedly routed funds to the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) through its associates and employees in the form of a commission.

RBI modifies NEFT, RTGS systems to accommodate FCRA transactions

Business | Feb 17, 2023, 04:29 PM IST

RBI introduces changes to NEFT and RTGS systems for FCRA related transactions following the Home Ministry's mandate for SBI to report all donor details. SBI must capture donor details and report them daily to MHA, while other banks must make necessary changes by March 15, 2023.

the CBI lodged a case against 36 accused, including seven

FCRA violations: CBI arrests 14, including 6 MHA officials, for graft

India | May 11, 2022, 09:31 PM IST

The CBI on Tuesday conducted searches at 40 locations in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Manipur.

FCRA violations: CBI raids 40 locations in countrywide crackdown; NGOs, MHA officials under scanner

India | May 10, 2022, 10:23 PM IST

According to reports, 6 officials, NGO representatives being questioned by CBI over alleged FCRA violations and Rs 2 crore hawala transactions detected so far.

No more foreign funding for 12,580 NGOs as registrations under FCRA expires today

India | Jan 01, 2022, 08:56 PM IST

On Friday, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had extended the validity of FCRA registration of those NGOs that were expiring between September 29, 2020, and September 30, 2021, till March 31, 2022.

CBI raids senior advocate Anand Grover's properties

India | Jul 11, 2019, 05:48 PM IST

The action came almost a month after the CBI registered a case against Mumbai-based NGO Lawyers Collective and its President Anand Grover for alleged violation of the Foreign Contribution (Regulations) Act (FCRA), criminal conspiracy and criminal breach of trust.

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