Ngo Funding
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Delhi HC stays IT department order cancelling tax exemption status of Oxfam India, Care India
The High Court directed both non governmental organisations to only accept domestic contributions.
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Centre’s refusal to renew FCRA licence forced operations to halt entirely: Oxfam India to Delhi HC
The organisation said it would be unable to pay salaries to its remaining staff members if its foreign funding licence is not restored.
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CBI accuses environmental lawyer Ritwick Dutta of targeting Adani Group
The actions of Dutta and his NGO hurt the economic interests of India, the central agency has alleged in a case of alleged violation of foreign funds.
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Trending
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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‘No Muslim can win, now or in the future’: In Assam’s Barpeta, delimitation fears confirmed
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‘Political conspiracy’, alleges HD Revanna on his arrest for alleged abduction related to rape case
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CBI books environmental lawyer Ritwick Dutta, his NGO for alleged foreign funding violations
The Centre alleged that the NGO, LIFE, was receiving funds from US-based non-profits to ‘take down’ India’s existing and proposed coal projects.
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CBI registers FIR against Oxfam India for alleged foreign funding violations
Searches were also conducted at the non-governmental organisation’s office in Delhi on Wednesday.
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Centre recommends CBI probe against Oxfam India for alleged foreign funding violations
A survey by the Income Tax Department showed the organisation to be a probable instrument of foreign policy, officials said.
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Video
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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Strict action will be taken against NGOs seeking to change country’s demography, says Amit Shah
While there are some NGOs that want to make India healthier, some seek to cause damage to society, said the home minister.
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Amazon India head summoned by child rights body over alleged funding to religious organisation
A non governmental organisation has alleged that All India Mission was involved in ‘unlawful practices’ by ‘illegally converting children’ in the country.
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Home ministry removes data on NGO licenses, funding deleted from FCRA website: Report
An official said the information on contributions from foreign entities was considered ‘unnecessary’ and therefore restricted for public viewing.
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The Reel
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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How the Supreme Court ruling on foreign contributions affects Indian nonprofits
If the government wants to discourage foreign contributions, it should start taking meaningful steps to encourage domestic charity.
Sanjay Agarwal
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Centre cancels foreign fund licence of NGO Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative
The organisation had violated the FCRA Act by failing to provide details about some projects for which it received the funds, the home ministry alleged.
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Trial by Covid: Despite the challenges for the nonprofit sector, six reasons for optimism
The sector is faced with uncertain finances and draconian government regulation. But there is cause for hope.
Ingrid Srinath
The Field
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Olympics, Athletics: India’s men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams make the cut for Paris Games 2024
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IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders move to the top spot after comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants
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IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja stars with all-round performance in Chennai’s win over Punjab
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India to face Pakistan on October 6 as ICC announce tournament schedule
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title