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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· Apr 27, 2023 · 08:01 pm

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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· Apr 22, 2023 · 01:43 pm

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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· Apr 20, 2023 · 08:36 am

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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· Apr 07, 2023 · 12:33 pm

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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· Dec 21, 2022 · 08:10 pm

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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· Oct 20, 2022 · 10:01 am

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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· Jul 13, 2022 · 08:31 pm

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.

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· May 23, 2022 · 07:30 am

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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· Apr 27, 2022 · 08:29 am

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.

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· Aug 19, 2021 · 09:00 am

FCRA law: 15 international organisations condemn Centre’s move to freeze Amnesty India’s account

The central government’s actions ‘mimic that of authoritarian regimes’ that cannot take criticism and target those who speak out, the organisations said.

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· Oct 01, 2020 · 01:43 pm

NGOs getting foreign funds have 4 weeks to open accounts in any of 32 designated banks: Centre

MHA hopes the measure will bring more transparency and make procedural compliance easier.

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· Dec 25, 2017 · 04:48 pm