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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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Microcontrollers in EVMs, VVPATs do not recognise party and candidate, observes Supreme Court
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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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: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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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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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces