FCRA

Friday, Apr 19, 2024 | Last Update : 07:47 PM IST

NGOs do a lot of the work government ought to be doing. (Representational image)

Aakar Patel | Several NGOs trying to uplift India might be forced to shut

Today India invites foreign investment in arms and ammunition but it restricts investment in health, education and people’s rights

29 Sep 2020 12:39 PM

The government on Monday cancelled the FCRA registration of the Bengaluru-based NGO, Infosys Foundation, for alleged violation of norms in receiving foreign grants, officials said on Monday.

Centre cancels FCRA registration of Infosys Foundation

Infosys Foundation, however, said its de-registration from the FCRA followed a request it proactively made to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

14 May 2019 2:32 AM

"Foreign contributions declined by about 40 per cent. This comes amid a government crackdown on NGOs for violation of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) of 2010," says the report. (Photo: pixabay.com)

Crackdown has NGOs' foreign funding reduce 40 pc in four years: Report

Over 13,000 non-government organisations have been acted against by the Union home ministry by cancelling their licences.

11 Mar 2019 11:07 AM

Talwar was deported from Dubai on January 30 and was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. (File Photo)

CBI moves to Delhi HC in Deepak Talwar's case seeking custodial interrogation

The CBI on Tuesday approached the Delhi High Court seeking custodial interrogation of lobbyist Deepak Talwar.

19 Feb 2019 12:51 PM

Netas’ conspiracy? Change in FCRA sinister

Using a sub-account of a foreign institutional investor or foreign portfolio investor, one could mask the identity of the actual investor.

21 Mar 2018 2:04 AM

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday adopted the annual Budget for 2018-19 by passing the Appropriation Bill, which authorises government departments to spend money from the Consolidated Fund of India, and Finance Bill, which contains taxation proposals. (Photo: PTI)

LS passes Bill to exempt political parties from foreign funding scrutiny

The Lok Sabha has passed a bill that will exempt political parties from scrutiny of funds they have received from abroad since 1976.

18 Mar 2018 6:22 PM

Since these organisations failed to file their returns despite repeated warning the home ministry has now issued a final showcause notice to them.

Nearly 6,000 NGOs may lose licence to get foreign aid

According to FCRA norms, it is mandatory for NGOs receiving foreign donation to file their annual return every financial year.

11 Jul 2017 3:08 AM

The parties have now been given 15 days more to give details of their overseas funding, a home ministry spokesman said. (Photo: Representational/File)

Centre gives BJP, Cong, AAP 15 days more to furnish details of overseas funding

The AAP had alleged that the central government's move was a clear case of 'political witch-hunt' and it was very dangerous for democracy.

17 May 2017 8:21 PM

The officials made it clear that these were 'not show cause notices' and a decision in this regard would be taken only after the replies were received from the political parties. (Photo: PTI)

Provide details of overseas funding, Centre tells BJP, AAP and Congress

The parties have been asked to give details of their sources of funding, including from foreign business enterprises, official sources said.

09 May 2017 8:50 PM

Teesta Setalvad gets bail in FCRA case

CBI alleges their organisation violated FCRA rules in using funds.

04 Feb 2017 1:39 AM

1 of 1

Columns

Mohan Guruswamy