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Monday, August 11, 2025
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Topic: FCRA

IT dept alleges Sonu Sood, associates evaded Rs 20 crore tax, violated FCRA

According to the CBDT, the main modus operandi followed by the actor had been to route his unaccounted income in the form of bogus unsecured loans from many bogus entities.

Kerala-based Islamic NGO ‘clearly violated’ foreign currency Act, so govt suspended its licence

Markazul Ighasathil Kairiyathil Hindiyya, a Kozhikode-based NGO, allegedly did not inform Centre of details of foreign funding, or maintain proper account.

Delhi HC asks Centre to not take coercive action against NGO for non-filing return under FCRA

Petitioner Swaminarayan Mandir said the NGO is carrying out social, medical and religious charitable activities & is unable to file return for FY 2019-20 due to technical problems.

NGOs expected to adhere to our laws, says MEA on action against Amnesty International

Amnesty International Tuesday said it is halting all its activities in India due to freezing of its accounts and claimed that it is being subjected to an 'incessant witch-hunt'.

NGO group VANI calls FCRA amendments ‘death blow’, wants them referred to Parliament panel

VANI says India needs international collaborations for Covid battle, but FCRA Bill, now passed by Lok Sabha, will stifle the NGO sector.

FCRA Bill not against NGOs, meant to stop misuse of foreign funds, says minister Nityanand Rai

MoS Home Nityanand Rai tells Lok Sabha that FCRA amendment is required for Atmanirbhar Bharat, will ensure foreign funds are spent in the right direction.

UPA made Indira’s draconian FCRA tougher, Modi govt’s amendments will now make it worse

In episode 572 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about the introduction of FCRA in 1976 and subsequent amendments, and explains why it’s a case of everybody being complicit.

Modi govt tables FCRA amendments, opposition & NGOs call it fatal blow to civil society work

FCRA amendment bill introduced in Lok Sabha Sunday proposes reduction of foreign funds for admin expenses to 20%, mandates use of Aadhaar as ID.

Don’t listen to VHP and panic. Christianity is a failed project in India

Even if one accepts the assumption that Christian missionaries in India lure people to convert them, just look at their success rate.

Kerala minister Jaleel faces Customs probe for receiving food & Quran copies from UAE

Jaleel allegedly violated the FCRA, though he distributed the gifts. His link to gold smuggling scam accused Swapna Suresh is also under scanner.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.