The recent amendment to the FCRA reflects the Indian government’s growing concern over the actors shaping public discourse — and the geopolitical interests they may represent. This article critically examines the implications of such foreign-funded influence on national sovereignty, public opinion, and the regulation of civil society.
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In a significant development, the Modi government has now announced a commitment to return every penny invested in Sahara's chit fund, making it a significant campaign promise in Jharkhand.
A notable feature of India's Vision Statement with the Maldives is its emphasis on maritime security, a topic not explicitly addressed in the nation-specific aspects of economic cooperation with Sri Lanka.
In a fresh announcement coming in from the MEA, it is being known that for the Swearing-in ceremony of PM Modi , leaders from India's neighbourhood & Indian Ocean Region have been invited.
Pakistan and the IMF have reached a preliminary agreement for the release of $1.1 billion from a $3 billion bailout package, following days of intense negotiations in Islamabad
The move comes 2 days after the Bill On Temple was passed in the state assembly, mandating the govt to collect taxes from temples that have revenues of more than Rs 1cr
A day after 14 lives were lost and several injured in a boat capsize in Vadodara , an FIR was filed against 18 persons in connection with the incident, the police said on Friday
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has so far identified 80 of them which received more than Rs 100 crore as donations from several countries over the past two years.
NIA on Tuesday (Dec 5) conducted raids at eight locations in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a terror funding case. The agency sleuths are carrying out these raids at Shopian and Baramulla, among other areas.
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CBI carried out raids at the residence and office of Prabir Purkayastha, founder of NewsClick, after registering a case to probe violation of foreign contribution violation act
A day after the arrest of two people, including the founder and Editor-in-Chief of NewsClick, Prabir Purkayastha and Human Resources Head Amit Chakravarty were sent to seven days of police remand on Wednesday after being quizzed for hours.
In a significant development, the Delhi Police had raided several locations including journalists in connection with the online portal NewsClick, which had reportedly received several crores in funding from China.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked NGOs registered under FCRA to provide details of moveable and immovable assets created by them using foreign funds.
In shocking revelations, Hungarian-American businessman and self-proclaimed philanthropist George Soros has been financing several Gen-Z TikTokers to help US President Joe Biden with the spread of anti-conservatism ideas.
Union Minister Nityanand Rai said that Cyclone 'Biparjoy' has affected 1.33 lakh hectare area and projected a total economic loss of Rs 1212.50 crore in agriculture and horticulture crops in Gujarat.
The security of the Supreme Court of India was "compromised" on Friday as the Supreme Court Judges were "shocked" to see that Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik was present in the Apex Court to appear before it in person.
The value of defence production has crossed the figure of Rs 1 lakh crore for the first time ever during financial year 2022-23. Centre has taken several policy initiatives in the past few years and brought in reforms.
Pakistan, which recently secured a bailout package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to contain its crumbling economy, has decided to spend a whopping PKR (Pakistani rupee) 40 crore to hoist a 500-foot-tall flag mast.
NIA attached two properties of a separatist leader named Mohammad Akbar Khanday alias Ayaz Akbar in Maloora Shalteng region of Srinagar in 'terror funding' case
Amid a deepening economic crisis and stalled talks with International Monetary Fund to get loans, Pakistan has expressed its interest in joining the BRICS
Secretary Department of Defence R-D and Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation ( DRDO ) Samir V Kamat assured all possible support to make India a net defence exporter.
Margadarsi Chit Fund Private Limited's deemed deposits ( As mentioned by the State Government CB CID ) and mutual fund investments have gone up to Delhi for conducting a press meet by the chief of AP CB CID and the government has become a laughing stock in front of the National media.
Oxfam India received Rs 1.5 crore directly into its Foreign Contribution Utilisation account instead of the designated bank account between 2013 and 2016.
India played a crucial role in the International Monetary Fund (IMF's) clearance of a 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) worth USD 2.9 billion to crisis-hit Sri Lanka . India has earnestly supported Sri Lanka .
Against the backdrop of Dr S Jaishankar's criticism of George Soros, there were speculations that while New Delhi was adopting a hardline position against the businessman and OSF domestically, it is not taking the same approach at the UN Democracy Fund on the foundation benefiting from its funding.
Mohammed Zubair, the so-called fact checker misled public by claiming that India, which has anti-Soros views, is the fourth country that give donations to the UN Democracy Fund, which funds at least 68 projects worldwide linked to George Soros's Open Society Foundation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 5th International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) 2023. He said that CDRI arose from a global vision that in a closely connected world, the impact of disasters will not just be local.
A division bench consisting of Justice Cyriac Joseph and Justice Harun-Ul-Rashid heard the case but could not come to a unanimous decision due to difference of opinion.
China's Belt and Road Initiative is losing its credibility in Bangladesh as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her government is cautious. In an interview with CNN, on Mar 21, Hasina said her government was "very much careful".
In September 2017, the Cambodian government announced plans to reintroduce tigers in the country with the help of the WWF. "Recently, India signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Cambodia, which is seeking our support for tiger reintroduction. The country has lost all its tigers due to poaching, habitat loss and other issues.
According to NIA, Khurram Parvez is propagating secessionist agenda and collecting funds from various international entities based abroad and channelizing the money for funding terror activities in the Kashmir valley.
Irfan Mehraj was a close associate of Khurram Parvez and also working with his organization, Jammu and Kashmir Coalition of Civil Societies
The NGOs based in Delhi received the highest amount of foreign funding at Rs 13,957.84 crore, followed by Tamil Nadu – Rs 6,803.72 crore, Karnataka – Rs 7,224.89 crore and Maharashtra – Rs 5,555.37 crore.
The central government approved Rs 1,816.162 crore of additional central disaster assistance to Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Meghalaya and Nagaland as they faced natural disasters in 2022.
In a huge setback to the so-called journalist Rana Ayyub, the Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by her challenging the Enforcement Directorate (ED) case being proceeded against her before a Ghaziabad court
As per the reports, funds allotted for madrasas and minority education reduced from ₹160 crores in 2022-2023 to ₹10 crores in 2023-24 which is a massive cut of 93%.
West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for giving compensation to the kin of the victims of Bogtui carnage from mid-day meal funds.
Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda today met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and discussed matters pertaining to India-Sri Lanka relations. India's Foreign Minister will be arriving in Sri Lanka next week.
West Bengal government has decided to serve chicken and seasonal fruits in mid-day meals for four months starting January and has allotted Rs 371 crore for introducing the same. Meanwhile, hitting out at the Mamata Banerjee government over its decision, the Opposition has called it a "financial scam".
No rhino poaching incident was reported in Assam in 2022. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while interacting with reporters on the first day of 2023 on Sunday (Dec 31), apprised the people of this positive news.
10 years ago on 16th December 2012, the entire nation was in shock. Something horrific has happened in India’s Capital Delhi. A heinous rape happened to an innocent girl, who was at the wrong place at the wrong time. Her mistake was she took a bus with her friend at 8:30 PM in Delhi. That was her only fault. And still, after 10 years, after so many debates and controversies, conversations, and law amendments the question remains the same, are girls safe in Delhi?
A total of 5,637 applications have been received under the DRDO organized three Dare to Dream Contests to promote individual and start-ups for innovation in the area of Defence and Aerospace in last three years.
Claiming that SUVs bought out of Nirbhaya fund are being used against the purpose, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi alleged the Maharashtra govt led by CM Shinde of ignoring the safety of women in the state.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has described India as a "natural partner" that she believes will move alongside Germany to sail through "this rough sea", as the world continues to face uncertainty
Are you in your 20’s of just passed that 20’s age bar? If yes then you can relate to this the most. How many times in your 20’s you have decided to save and failed miserably? I know many times. Because that happens with me as well. We make some ‘Money Mistakes in the early stage of our career’. Sometimes we know how much it will cost us in the future and sometimes we do these mistakes unknowingly. Whatever may be the reason. We can avoid such mistakes, save as much as we can, and live a fulfilling life, Eve
The contribution of crime-terror hybrid organizations has led to further expansion of the terror funding trade. Pakistan-based D Company and the Haqqani network are the best examples of these organizations.
India has emerged as the second most coveted investment market after the United States for sovereign wealth funds and public pension funds in 2022, according to a study by asset manager Invesco published on Monday.
Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on Wednesday (Nov 2) attend the official ceremony to commemorate the 188th anniversary of the "Arrival of Indentured Labourers" in Mauritius from India.
