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Systemic assault on civil society: Congress' Venugopal writes to PM on amendments to FCRA rules

Congress leader K.C. Venugopal has strongly criticized the government's new Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act rules, calling them a "systemic assault" on civil society. He urged Prime Minister Modi to withdraw the amendments, which he claims are designed to strangulate NGOs by imposing rigid restrictions and punitive fines. Venugopal argued these…

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From safeguard to weapon: The slow and steady evolution of FCRA

The journey of India’s Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), from a law meant to shield domestic politics from foreign influence to one being weaponised to reprimand civil society, reveals a striking truth about India today.

Newslaundry

Govt ‘idiotically misinterpreted’ organisation’s reply: Sonam Wangchuk’s wife on FCRA license cancellation

While cancelling the FCRA licence of an organisation founded by Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on September 25 said that the Students’ Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (Secmol) received foreign funds to study the national sovereignty against the “national interest” and in violation…

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7-Year Background Check Rule: What's The Limit to See a Tenant’s Past?

Understand the 7 year background check rule, what it covers, state exceptions, and how far back tenant records really go in 2025.

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Sri Sarada Peetham in Andhra Pradesh granted FCRA license

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has granted Andhra Pradesh's Sri Sarada Peetham the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) license : Read full story on Dynamite News:

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Home Ministry grants FCRA license to Banke Bihari Temple

The Central Government has issued a license under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) to Banke Bihari Temple, citing its frequent receipt of foreign currencies through offerings and donations from abroad. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Weaponising FCRA’: Centre for Financial Accountability’s Joe Athialy on licence withdrawal, govt

The cancellation of the FCRA licence “has nothing to do with technicalities. It [the government] is weaponising FCRA and using it as a political tool against organisations that are critical of the government,” said Joe Athialy, executive director of the Centre for Financial Accountability. Last week, the FCRA licence of…

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FCRA registration of five NGOs cancelled by MHA for ‘violation’ of laws

The Union Home Ministry has cancelled the registration of at least five NGOs for alleged violation of various provisions of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, sources said

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Over 20,000 FCRA licences cancelled till date, most from Tamil Nadu | Data

FCRA Licence: Over 20,000 Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licences cancelled till date, most from Tamil Nadu

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Social Service Society, Tamil Nadu-based Christian social service organisation, loses FCRA registration

The Ministry of Home Affairs cancels FCRA registration of Tamil Nadu Christian organization for "violation" of regulations.

The Hindu

‘Who’s next?’: Modi government raids, arrests rivals before India election

Critics see a pattern in the arrests and raids — from academics to activists to opposition leaders.

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‘Arrest is imminent’: CBI raids on Harsh Mander, FIR filed

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed an FIR against human rights activist and former IAS officer Harsh Mander for alleged FCRA violations, Newslaundry learned today.

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Why was FCRA registration for several NGOs cancelled? | Explained

The FCRA registration of prominent NGOs CPR and WVI has been cancelled for alleged violations and misuse of funds.

The Hindu

Democratic backsliding: On the state wielding the FCRA as a weapon

Shutting off the finances of civil society organisations on flimsy grounds is a textbook example of civil liberties erosion

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Centre for Policy Research | Wrath of the state

The Indian government's suspension and subsequent cancellation of the FCRA licence of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) has severely impacted its finances and hindered research and independent judgment in the country, despite the CPR's non-profit, non-partisan dedication to conducting high-quality research for better policies and public discourse in India.

The Hindu

World Vision India loses FCRA registration

The Ministry of Home Affairs cancels the FCRA registration of World Vision India, a prominent NGO focused on children's issues.

Newslaundry

‘Operations forced to halt entirely’: Oxfam tells Delhi HC, seeking FCRA licence renewal

Oxfam India told the Delhi High Court today that its “operations have virtually been forced to halt” after the central government refused to renew its Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act licence, The Indian Express reported.

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Year after suspension of licence, Modi govt cancels CPR’s FCRA registration

The ministry of home affairs has cancelled the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act registration of New Delhi-based think tank Centre for Policy Research, The Hindu reported.

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After a record 1,111 NGOs got FCRA nod in 2023, 30 get clearance in January

The Fo Guang Shan monastic order originated in Taiwan in the 1960s and the Delhi centre was established in 2008.

Newslaundry

Reporters Without Orders Ep 294: NGOs losing FCRA licences, Mahua Moitra row

This week, host Tanishka Sodhi is joined by Newslaundry’s Sumedha Mittal and Pratyush Deep.

The Hindu

Several NGOs fail to show right area of work: Union Home Ministry data

Registration under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010, is mandatory to receive donations from outside of India.

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Over Rs 22 cr foreign funds under freeze after MHA action, confident of legal relief: CPR

More than Rs 22 crore in foreign funds has been “under freeze” at the Centre for Policy Research, according to the Delhi-based think tank’s latest annual report. The freeze emanates from the suspension of CPR’s Foreign Contribution Regulation Act licence by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in February this…

The Hindu

HC asks Centre to respond to plea by NGO challenging suspension of FCRA licence

CPR challenges Centre's suspension of its FCRA licence; HC asks Centre to decide on CPR's plea for release of 25% of frozen funds by Sept 5; Centre asked for records & replies which were given on May 15; HC asked to release funds as interim measure to enable NGO to…

The Hindu

‘Save The Children’ loses its FCRA permit

In 2022, Bal Raksha Bharat came under the government’s radar for a fundraising campaign on malnutrition, which was objected to by the Ministry of Women and Child Development

The Hindu

SC grants interim bail for two months to Sivasankar

SC grants 2-mo bail to Sivasankar on medical grounds in FCRA case. Bench directs he won't influence witnesses. SG opposed bail citing his closeness to high constitutional functionary. Kerala HC had denied bail citing risk of evidence tampering. CBI FIR in Kochi court on complaint by MLA.

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